Partner and Head of Residential Property at Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

Gayle Fordham

Partner and Head of Residential Property

Gayle joined the firm in 2003 and has a wealth of experience, in all aspects of residential conveyancing including sales and purchases, remortgages, buy to let and small and medium development site acquisitions and onward plot sales for both freehold and leasehold transactions. Gayle has been at the forefront of technology initiatives and system changes at the firm, as they strive to move forward and keep up with the demands of the sector. In April 2024, Gayle moved to head up the Residential Property Department at Fisher Jones Greenwood. Away from the office, Gayle has a young family which keeps her busy. When time allows she also enjoys keeping fit, socialising with friends and family. She enjoys the odd weekend shopping trips too.

Charter Court, Newcomen Way, Colchester Business Park, CO4 9YA

Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property

4.6/5 15 Client Reviews 15
  • Housing & Property 100%
15 Client Reviews

4.6/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    13
  • Very Good
    0
  • Average
    1
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    1

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Geoffrey
Verified Geoffrey Added 2 days ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP
April 03, 2025 20250403093129

Conveyance

5

This was a very busy time in the housing market with the Stamp Duty deadline fast approaching and bearing in mind how busy and difficult a time this was, Fisher Jones did a great job!

Lawyer named in this review: Gayle Fordham

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Sandra
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April 01, 2025 20250401221028

House Sale

5

Very good service, from start to finish couldn’t fault anything. Have recommended to friends in the past and will continue to do so.

Lawyer named in this review: Gayle Fordham

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Jane
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March 13, 2025 20250313171153

Excellent service

5

Excellent service from Gayle and all the team!! Would 100% use them again Thank you for making my move go so smoothly!!

Lawyer named in this review: Gayle Fordham

A representative from Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP responded to this review on 14 March, 2025

Dear Jane, Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you were happy with the support you received and that you would recommend us to others and use us again! We aim to provide the best possible service and expertise to support you through difficult times. We will be sure to pass on your comments to Gayle and the Conveyancing Team. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further assistance. Best wishes, Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP.

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Simon
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January 28, 2025 20250128181526

Excellent support and efficiency.

5

We have used Fisher Jones and Greenwood for moving house before and we have found them to be reliable straight forward and efficient. Gayle Fordham and her team offer a 5 star service and I thoroughly recommend them.

Lawyer named in this review: Gayle Fordham

A representative from Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP responded to this review on 29 January, 2025

Dear Simon, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that our staff were friendly and professional and that you found the whole process to be good. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future. Fisher Jones Greenwood Solicitors.

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P
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November 28, 2024 20241128081943

Excellent service provided solicitor available

3

If our solicitor was in the office, communication and feedback was very good. However, when not available it was the opposite. We found that messages were (apparently) not passed on and non-communication extremely frustrating.
However, our solicitor was excellent - very tenacious and patient when dealing with other party.
The app was less than useful. After initial onboarding process (which was quite difficult to navigate) it was not updated, so couldn’t use it for progress updates, until completion- and then it showed the wrong date!
Would recommend but with caveats.

Lawyer named in this review: Gayle Fordham

A representative from Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP responded to this review on 28 November, 2024

Thank you for your feedback - we are pleased to hear that Gayle was supportive and patient during the process. We endeavour to take all feedback on board to ensure the best possible service to our clients. Kind regards, Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP.

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Tim Esden
Tim Esden Added 8 months ago Report to admin
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August 06, 2024 20240806111909

We highly recommend the residential conveyancing team @ FJG

5

Gayle at FJG was recommended to us by our estate agents and we would most definitely endorse this recommendation. Gayle and her colleagues were always on hand to provide prompt and clear advice/guidance throughout the sale/purchase. Gayle was always friendly, approachable, and responsive. We do not plan on moving house again any time soon but would definitely approach Gayle to act for us again if we did. We will be recommending Gayle & FJG to any friends or family looking to buy/sell a house.

Lawyer named in this review: Gayle Fordham

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thomas
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July 29, 2024 20240729103411

STAY AWAY !

1

i unfortunately got pushed into using these solictors for buying a new buy to let property. From start to finish the service was so poor. I rung 10 days in a row to speak to Gayle who was dealing with me and was never able to speak to her as i was always palmed off. The worst part was that i was completley lied to about cost, i was told verbally on the phone it would be no more then £600 as a previous solictor had done most of the work, then on completion i get a bill for over £1600 which was crazy. I then told them i would not be paying as i was never quoted this which they fully admitted they fogot to send to me which i think is embarrasing on there part as they are meant to be the professionals. They made no effort to try and talk about this and basically told me to like it or lump it. They also took far to long to get this project over the line. I would not ever recommend this firm to any one just stay well clear of them.

Lawyer named in this review: Gayle Fordham

A representative from Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP responded to this review on 29 July, 2024

Dear Thomas, We pride ourselves on the best possible client experience and are sorry that on this occasion you found it has fallen short of the usual positive feedback we receive. We always want to learn from the experiences of our clients, I understand the team has contacted you you to discuss this in further detail.

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Dr Htay
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May 09, 2024 20240509010206

House selling

5

Gayle Fordham and the team has given clear advice and very efficient and professional. It was really a pleasure and reassuring to work with Gayle .I would definitely recommend anyone selling to FJG team.

Lawyer named in this review: Gayle Fordham

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Ivars Plucis
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Collected whilst working at Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP
April 30, 2024 20240430122924

Sale of 114 Hanbury Gardens

5

Very pleased with how the sale of my property proceeded and the service that I received from all members of staff

Lawyer named in this review: Gayle Fordham

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Simkins
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November 23, 2023 20231123192951

House sale

5

Efficient, very helpful. Sorted any queries we had immediately. Very pleased with their service.

Lawyer named in this review: Gayle Fordham

A representative from Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP responded to this review on 04 December, 2023

Hi Simkins. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We really appreciate the positive feedback. If there is anything else we can help you with in the future please do not hesitate to contact us again.

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Amit
Amit Added 5 years ago Report to admin
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December 12, 2019
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Amit

5

I have used FJG and in particular Gayle and Hannah for years. I would highly recommend. Always a great service and very helpful. Thank you for all your help!

Lawyer named in this review: Gayle Fordham

A representative from Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP responded to this review on 12 December, 2019

Good Evening Amit, Thank you for your great review, I will pass your kind words on to Gayle and Hannah. Thanks. Rebecca Webber, Marketing Coordinator at FJG.

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Natalie Palmer
Natalie Palmer Added 6 years ago Report to admin
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July 09, 2018 20180709192743

Natalie Palmer

5

If anyone is moving home and needs a conveyancing team. Gayle and her team come thoroughly recommended by me and my family. Completely satisfied and costs advised up front. Thanks all!

Lawyer named in this review: Gayle Fordham

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About Gayle Fordham

Gayle joined the firm in 2003 and has a wealth of experience, in all aspects of residential conveyancing including sales and purchases, remortgages, buy to let and small and medium development site acquisitions and onward plot sales for both freehold and leasehold transactions. Gayle has been at the forefront of technology initiatives and system changes at the firm, as they strive to move forward and keep up with the demands of the sector. In April 2024, Gayle moved to head up the Residential Property Department at Fisher Jones Greenwood. Away from the office, Gayle has a young family which keeps her busy. When time allows she also enjoys keeping fit, socialising with friends and family. She enjoys the odd weekend shopping trips too.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Gayle Fordham

Address

Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

Charter Court

Newcomen Way

Colchester Business Park

CO4 9YA



Phone 01206835225

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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Name

Duration

Chartered Legal Executive

Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

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