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How Sweeney Miller LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 96%
National Average
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Sweeney Miller LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Sweeney Miller LLP. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 2%
Overpriced 2%
About Right 95%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 97%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Sweeney Miller LLP and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Sweeney Miller LLP performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 97%
No 3%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 98%
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You can use this data to see how Sweeney Miller LLP compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

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"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 98%
No 2%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Sweeney Miller LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    799
  • Very Good

    29
  • Average

    3
  • Poor

    5
  • Awful

    18

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
nyi nyi

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Residential Conveyancing

nyi nyi

December 18, 2024

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Dream home

Exceptionally perfect, very well organised, patience and perfect timing. Merry Christmas and Very Happy New Year to all hard working staff at Sweeney Miller.

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Anne-Marie

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Residential Conveyancing

Anne-Marie

December 09, 2024

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Seamless experience

Myself and my husband feel very fortunate to have gotten Chloe Cheeseborough as our solicitor when buying our home. Chloe kept us updated often through the duration of the purchase, which we were so grateful for. Chloe worked in a very timely manner, and we always had our questions answered. Chloe is fantastic at her job, and I would recommend her to anybody.

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Tomi

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Residential Conveyancing

Tomi

December 04, 2024

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Exceptional Service for a Smooth Property Purchase

We cannot recommend Sweeney Miller Law highly enough for their outstanding assistance in our recent property purchase. Special thanks go to Leanne Robb and Mitchell Miller, whose expertise and professionalism ensured the entire process was seamless and stress-free.

Leanne and Mitchell's attention to detail and proactive communication were exceptional. They kept us informed every step of the way, promptly addressing any queries and providing clear guidance throughout. Their knowledge and reassurance made the legal process straightforward and efficient.

Their dedication to excellence and client care exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a trustworthy and competent team to handle your property matters, Sweeney Miller Law is the one to choose!

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Dinah

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Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Dinah

December 01, 2024

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First Class Service - Highly Recommended

Sweeney Miller handled the recent conveyancing of my mixed-use residential/commercial property. From the outset their service was excellent. I was particularly impressed by the team's communications - all queries were responded to very quickly. They were completely 'on the ball' throughout the process, chasing up the other party as needed, thus concluding the sale expeditiously.
I was reassured at all times that my matters were in safe hands and I would, most certainly, use the firm again.

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Liam

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Residential Conveyancing

Liam

November 29, 2024

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Great, efficient service and communication

The sale of our property was dealt with in a professional, efficient and clear manner. From my first contact, the communications were clear and at each stage of the process, I was kept abreast of activity. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

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Anita

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Residential Conveyancing

Anita

November 29, 2024

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Professional, friendly and dedicated service.

I would highly recommend this law firm and it's staff, especially Reyhan Onay. We felt that we were in good, safe hands and that our interests were of their interest. Thank you very much for guiding us through this process as painlessly as possible.

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Marc

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Residential Conveyancing

Marc

November 26, 2024

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Property sale

I found the experience went really well, stress free, Reyhan was really helpful and on the ball and always there on the phone if needed.

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Andrew

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Residential Conveyancing

Andrew

November 21, 2024

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Fast, efficient and professional.

I had the pleasure of working with Chloe for the conveyancing of a property, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. From start to finish, Chloe demonstrated exceptional professionalism, handling every aspect of the process with expertise and care. She was consistently timely in her responses and actions, ensuring that nothing was delayed unnecessarily. Chloe’s proactive approach stood out, anticipating potential issues and addressing them swiftly to keep the purchase moving forward smoothly. Her dedication and efficiency made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. Thank you, Chloe, for your support with everything.

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Tim

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Tim

November 20, 2024

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Sale of 13 high oak hair salon

Totally professional service from. Start to finish
Wouldn’t hesitate to use them in the future
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Mr T Lloyd

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Christine

Matter Type:

Tenant Eviction

Christine

November 19, 2024

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kira Halliday was very professional and guided us throughout eviction

Very professional and knowledgeable thorough out our eviction of tenant

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Labib

Labib

December 10, 2024

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Labib

Sweeney Miller did my conveyancing for first home purchase a couple months back. They were recommended by my lender from their conveyancing panel.

From my experience I would say they are okay but I wouldn't recommend them to family/friends.

It started off well, the conveyancing assistant and solicitor I was initially assigned were very proactive and responsive and then due to staff being on holiday with it being the summer they assigned my file to another pair and this is where I feel as if the process started to go downhill.

Often I would send emails with multiple queries in and would get a response that answers half the things I asked.

On one occasion one of my emails was not responded to for over a week which had a knock on effect on the time of month when I had completed, I ended up paying a high first bill on my mortgage due to money being released to the sellers solicitors a couple weeks before completing, I was not made aware of the consequences/size of this first bill by the team when they asked If I am happy to complete at said date. (Despite me asking if they could give some clarity on how completing at a certain time of month would effect my first bill !)

Prior to this the searches done on the property were over a month later than forecasted times, but to this they responded they can't do anything about as its a third party company.

They did also make mistakes on the paperwork, minor errors which I pointed out and had ammended.

A big error they made was on my completion statement where they attempeted to charge me nearly £300 more than they were supposed to. Again I caught this error and had them ammend it. They conveniently 'forgot' my file was direct from the lender.

It is also worth noting they made me pay an admin fee of £60 for a £10 indemnity insurance policy which I thought was very cheeky.

End of the day they got the job done and I am grateful for that, I am sure I may have just been assigned not the best people for the task as I do genuinely believe my intial two solicitors would've been much better. But upon reflection I feel it is best I put my experience on here so people can avoid a chance of going through the same.

Regards.

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Robert

Robert

December 10, 2024

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Robert

Excellent service from start to finish. My Solcitor acting for my purchase was Stephanie Rutherford and her team. With my property being an auction property the timeline was quite tight. Every stage was so prompt and professional. Stephanie is super helpful and extremely knowledgeable. Nothing was every to much trouble. Thank you so much to you and your team for a fantastic experience.

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Jason

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Jason

December 05, 2024

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Jason

I have had the pleasure of working with Damien Todd for over six years, during which he has consistently delivered exceptional service in handling my property transactions. His responsiveness and attention to detail stand out, ensuring that every step of the process is smooth and efficient.

Damien provides quality advice that I can trust, always breaking down complex legal matters into clear, actionable insights. His modern approach to legal work, including the ability to electronically sign documents, has been incredibly convenient and aligns perfectly with my busy schedule.

I highly recommend Damien Todd to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable and forward-thinking property solicitor. His professionalism and dedication to his clients are truly commendable.

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Steph

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Investment purchases and Buy to Let

Steph

November 13, 2024

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Brilliant service again. I am a landlord and use Sweeney Miller each time I buy a property. The last 2 I completed last month, both within a 28 day timescale. Very friendly, organised, efficient and professional service every time. Highly recommend them for a simple easy process.

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We pride ourselves on being a friendly and approachable legal business. Yet we are also decisive and determined when it comes to providing our clients with representation. From divorce and family law to commercial issues or personal injury claims, you can turn to us for pragmatic, accurate and assured legal advice. Our Newcastle-Upon-Tyne & Sunderland solicitors support clients across a broad range of legal areas, with specialist teams working in their own field of expertise. Our North East based legal firm provides proactive, independent and practical advice to both individuals and businesses.

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Credit
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Malicious falsehood
    • Travel - Airlines going out of business
    • Travel - Volcanic ash disruption
    • Travel rights
  • Employment
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Employment Law
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
    • Military
    • Pay Issue
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Annulment
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Maintenance
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Divorce
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Violence
    • Elderly care
    • Elderly care home fees
    • Family Mediation
    • Financial Matters
    • Fixed Fee Divorce
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Injunctions
    • International Divorce
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Legal aid
    • Marriage and civil partnerships
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Planning
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Second charges
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Personal Injury
    • Back Injury At Work
    • Burns, Scars and Lacerations At Work
    • Car Passenger
    • Dog Bite
    • Fatal Accident
    • Head and Brain Injury
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Wills
    • Probate
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Planning law
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Commercial Contracts and Agreements
    • Commercial Law
    • Competition law
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Employment - business
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Insurance
    • Intellectual Property
    • Litigation for Holiday and Residential Parks
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Outsourcing agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Slander
    • Small businesses
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Regulations
    • Licensing