Walker Foster Limited

01943 609969

Walker Foster is a long-established and respected general practice law firm founded in 1919, with offices in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, Settle, Ilkley, Northallerton and Harrogate. Our vision is to always be the first choice for local legal expertise, creating a connection with the communities surrounding our offices as a trustworthy and caring company. We aim to provide valued and reliable legal services to generations both now and in the future. Read more...

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27 Riddings Road
Ilkley
West Yorkshire
LS29 9LX
01943 609969
www.walkerfoster.com

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Available lawyers at Walker Foster Limited

ANNA ROBINSON

Claire Collinge

Rachel Hanson

Private Client Associate

Claire Lodge

4.7 out of 5

(18)

Conveyancing Executive

Simone Robinson

Craig Williams

Director & Head of Business & Commercial

AMILIE THEWLIS

Ann Hallmark

Ian Haynes

Director & Head of Conveyancing

Beverley Atkinson

5.0 out of 5

(9)

Chartered Legal Executive

Cay Schofield

4.8 out of 5

(6)

Wills & Probate Executive

Alex Richardson

Allan Stewart

Catherine Ackroyd

Saffy Evans

How Walker Foster Limited Compares

Value for money

This firm - 95%

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 Walker Foster Limited on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Walker Foster Limited. 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 0%

Overpriced 0%

About Right 100%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 97%

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Walker Foster Limited and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Walker Foster Limited compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"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 97%

No 3%

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Rankings by area of expertise

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

Consumer

1st / 5

24th / 4681

Company & Commercial

1st / 11

49th / 4443

Housing & Property

1st / 9

17th / 4274

Family Law

1st / 7

91st / 3869

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 5

36th / 3542

Commercial Property

1st / 18

36th / 3358

Employment

1st / 8

117th / 3134

Regulations

1st / 8

15th / 2619

Money & Tax

1st / 7

26th / 1858

Professional Negligence

1st / 4

21st / 1215

Dispute Resolution

1st / 4

46th / 1037

Welfare & Benefits

1st / 3

24th / 821

Agriculture

1st / 6

35th / 598

Construction

1st / 2

14th / 583

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

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

625
Very Good

26
Average

2
Poor

1
Awful

22

Overall experience

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Roger James

October 30, 2024

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Power of Attorney

Very professional and helpful. P-of-A was obtained in the agreed timetable without problems.I would recommend them

Lawyer named in this review:
Rachel Hanson

Rachel Hanson

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 04 November, 2024:

Thank you for your kind words Roger! We're glad to hear that you found Rachel and the team professional and helpful. We appreciate your recommendation!

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Christopher Robert

October 12, 2024

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Friendly & Professional Service

Simone & Sharon were always friendly & professional in my dealings with them. They managed the conveyancing of my late Mum's property effectively & efficiently.

Lawyer named in this review:
Simone Robinson

Simone Robinson

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 15 October, 2024:

Thank you for your review, Christopher. We're glad Simone and Sharon were able to handle the conveyancing efficiently while being friendly and professional. Your feedback is much appreciated.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

David

August 02, 2024

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House move

Excellent service from Amelie and joe. Very professional and explained everything through the process. Would highly recommend and would use again in future

Lawyer named in this review:
AMILIE THEWLIS

AMILIE THEWLIS

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 05 August, 2024:

Thank you, David, for your positive feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Amelie and Joe provided excellent service and explained everything thoroughly during your Residential Conveyancing matter. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Probate

July 14, 2024

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Great support with executor work

I had good propfessional help from Rachel Hanson in dealing with executor duties in a complicated case involving multiple bank accounts.

Lawyer named in this review:
Rachel Hanson

Rachel Hanson

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 22 July, 2024:

Dear Ed, Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad Rachel Hanson could assist you effectively with the executor duties in your complex case. Your satisfaction is important to us. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Rebecca Anne

July 11, 2024

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Fabulous service

Thank you so much. Amelie and Joe went above and beyond to get my sale and purchase through.

Lawyer named in this review:
AMILIE THEWLIS

AMILIE THEWLIS

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 15 July, 2024:

Hi Rebecca. Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that Amelie and Joe went above and beyond to ensure your sale and purchase went smoothly. Your satisfaction is our priority!

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Anthony

June 27, 2024

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amazing communication throughout. Nothing was too much trouble.

I would not hesitate to use Beverly Atkinson again. It has been an absolute pleasure, and the process was made clear and straightforward. Beverley was happy to talk through any concerns at any point and was always quick to respond to any queries. Thank you for your exceptional service. Best wishes

Lawyer named in this review:
Beverley Atkinson

Beverley Atkinson

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 01 July, 2024:

Dear Anthony, Thank you for your feedback regarding your experience with Beverly Atkinson. We are delighted to hear that you found our service exceptional and that Beverly made the process clear and straightforward for you. Providing excellent client service is a top priority for us, and we appreciate your recognition of Beverly's responsiveness and willingness to address any concerns.

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Sherie

May 30, 2024

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Really pragmatic and honest advice

As always very happy with the service took longer than expected bit the end result was just as I wanted

Lawyer named in this review:
Sarah Buxton

Sarah Buxton

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 03 June, 2024:

Thank you, Sherie, for your feedback. We appreciate your patience throughout the process. We're delighted to hear that despite the delay, the end result Sarah provided you with aligned with your expectations. Your satisfaction is of utmost importance to us, and we're committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients.

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Family Law

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Family law

Susan

May 28, 2024

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Support and Confidence

When I went to Walk Foster, Ann Hallmark, I was pretty unsure and a little bit lost. However Ann handled my case professionally and empathetically, it gave me hope in a pretty dark time.
The case is still on going at this moment in time but judging by the level of competence and efficiency I hope to have a swift resolution to my situation.

Lawyer named in this review:
Ann Hallmark

Ann Hallmark

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 30 May, 2024:

Dear Susan, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are pleased to hear that Ann Hallmark has provided you with the professional and empathetic support you needed during your Family Law matter. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and reinforces our commitment to providing excellent service. We remain dedicated to resolving your case swiftly and efficiently.

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Consumer

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Litigation - Property litigation claims

Anonymous

April 02, 2024

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Excellent advice

I needed quick advice on a very sensitive business matter and I can not recommend Nick Dent enough!

Lawyer named in this review:
Nick Dent

Nick Dent

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 05 April, 2024:

We're glad to hear Nick provided the quick and sensitive advice you needed. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing us for your legal matter.

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Commercial Property

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Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Mark

March 22, 2024

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Excellence

I have dealt with Walker Foster Solicitors for approximately the last 8 years dealing with property sales, wills and unpaid rent etc. Most recently I have been liaising with Nick Dent in sorting various problems I’ve had with a comercial property. Thanks to Nick’s advice and knowledge this saga looks like it will come to a satisfactory conclusion. So I would highly recommend Nick for his knowledge on comercial matters.

Lawyer named in this review:
Nick Dent

Nick Dent

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 25 March, 2024:

We're delighted to have been able to assist you over the years, Mark, and glad to hear that Nick's expertise has been beneficial. Thank you for recommending us.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Matter Type:

Probate

David

February 04, 2024

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David

We instructed this firm to deal with the estate of our late mother. Rachel Hanson, assisted by Sarah Proctor, dealt with the matter sensitively, promptly and with great professionalism. They were always easy to contact and they kept my brother and I fully informed of developments throughout. We wholeheartedly recommend their services. Simply outstanding. Many thanks to them for their hard work.

Lawyer named in this review:
Rachel Hanson

Rachel Hanson

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 07 February, 2024:

Dear David, Thank you for your glowing feedback! We're delighted to hear that Rachel, Sarah and the team provided outstanding service in handling your late mother's estate. We appreciate your recommendation and trust in our team. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

jb3696

January 26, 2024

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jb3696

My wife and I would just like to express our sincere thanks to Rachel and Sarah at Walker Foster Solicitors for their professionalism in dealing with the completion of our new wills and lasting power of attorneys this week.

With the law and procedures having changed substantially in the intervening years since we last made these provisions, it was refreshing to sit with Rachel who took the time to not only explain all the changes, but she also spoke in layman's language which assisted my wife and I greatly in deciding exactly how we wanted to update these extremely important documents.

We now have peace of mind in the knowledge that we have everything in place to cover whatever (and whenever) life throws at us in our advancing years .. And you can't put a price on that !!

Lawyer named in this review:
Rachel Hanson

Rachel Hanson

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 29 January, 2024:

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that Rachel and Sarah were able to help with facilitating the writing of your new wills and lasting power of attorney efficiently. We appreciate your kind words. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Kevin

January 14, 2024

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Kevin

Rachel Hanson at Walker Foster in Ilkley drew up our wills, and we are very happy to recommend her. She was very professional and helpful, and there were no delays. She answered all our questions very clearly, and there were no problems.

Lawyer named in this review:
Rachel Hanson

Rachel Hanson

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 15 January, 2024:

We are delighted that you have had such a wonderful experience with Rachel. If there is anything further that we can help you with, do get in touch.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Carole

January 13, 2024

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Carole

Walker Foster have been my solicitor of choice for a few years.
I have recently updated my will guided expertly by Rachel. She has been extremely helpful and patient with me when I had important decisions to make.
Thank you Rachel and Sarah

Lawyer named in this review:
Rachel Hanson

Rachel Hanson

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 15 January, 2024:

Thank you for your kind review Carole. We are so pleased you have had such a positive experience with Rachel. We are delighted that you have managed to update your Will and Rachel was able to guide you through the process successfully.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

martin

January 10, 2024

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martin

Very helpful and very efficient , someone always got back to me quickly when I asked a question

Lawyer named in this review:
Simone Robinson

Simone Robinson

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 11 January, 2024:

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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