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How Cygnet Family Law Ltd Compares

Value for money

This firm - 97%
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Poor Competitive Excellent

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 Cygnet Family Law Ltd on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Cygnet Family Law Ltd. 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 12%
About Right 87%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 98%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Cygnet Family Law Ltd 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 Cygnet Family Law Ltd 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 98%
No 2%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 98%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Cygnet Family Law Ltd 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 Cygnet Family Law Ltd 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 98%
No 2%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Cygnet Family Law Ltd 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

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    208
  • Very Good

    7
  • Average

    1
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    4

Overall experience

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

Matter Type:

Divorce

Barry

October 04, 2024

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Divorce Farce

An unprofessional service, take too long to complete simple tasks, do not admit to mistakes made. Over priced. I would not recommend this company and would discourage any sensible person into finding alternate representation.

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Athalie

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Athalie

May 06, 2024

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House sale

Absolutely great..from the start. Explaining what was required and keeping me informed and updated as things progressed.
I would like to personally thank Theresa Taylor and Michelle Bennison , for their very friendly service this was very much appreciated

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Amy

Matter Type:

Buying at auction

Amy

April 02, 2024

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Rachel Rix

We couldn’t recommend Cygnet more! Rachel was amazing from start to finish when helping us buy our first home. She dealt with issues very quickly ensuring a swift close.

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Child Law

Anonymous

February 17, 2024

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Family law

Mel is a very good solicitor who was extremely professional but at the same time realistic and put everything in simpler terms and explained everything to me. She was always available to contact and very approachable

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Julie

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Julie

December 07, 2022

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Very professional

I had the pleasure of Cygnet law’s Theresa, she was very professional and helpful from start to finish, she kept in touch every step of the way, always available if I had a question to ask. Nothing was to much bother, would highly recommend.

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ami

Matter Type:

Child Law

ami

June 05, 2025

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Supportive and Steady Guidance Through a Difficult Time & Complex Case

I would like to thank Joanne McKay at Cygnet Law for her support and guidance through what has been an incredibly difficult and emotionally demanding period.

Joanne approached my case with calm professionalism and empathy, which made a huge difference as I navigated complex and sensitive issues. Her clear advice and steady presence were hugely appreciated, and I felt well supported in reaching a safe outcome.

I'm grateful for the time and care she gave to my case, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and Cygnet Law to others facing challenging family matters.

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Jamie

Matter Type:

Separation

Jamie

June 02, 2025

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Family Law

"I was extremely impressed with Joanne’s service throughout my separation and house sale . From the initial consultation, they took the time to understand my situation and explain my options in a clear and concise manner. They were always available to answer my questions and kept me informed every step of the way. Joanne also demonstrated a high level of expertise in family law, which gave me confidence in their ability to handle my case effectively. Their support and understanding were invaluable during a difficult time. I highly recommend Joanne to anyone seeking legal representation in a family matter."

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Nick Dale

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Nick Dale

June 02, 2025

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Fantastic service

Zakia and Anna were fantastic throughout, great communication and a pleasure to deal with. Can not recommend this firm enough, they made a difficult time run smoothly and really took the hassle out of it. A huge thank you to them both.

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Alex Livingstone

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Matter Type:

Child contact

Alex Livingstone

May 30, 2025

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Family law solicitor

I rang Georgia having no experience with family court explain the situation I was in about seeing my daughter and Georgia couldn’t be more helpful. She explained the whole process for me and helped me with every document I needed to fill in and answered any questions I had. Highly recommend went above and beyond for me to be able to see my daughter. Can’t thank her enough for all the help and support through the entire process.

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Reviews collected from

Rob

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Rob

November 21, 2024

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Rob

We recently used Cygnet Law to act as the conveyancer for our sale/purchase and were dealt with by James and Melanie who we can't thank enough; they were highly professional and supportive throughout the whole process and none of it felt quite as stressful as we had expected.
We would highly recommend them and won't think twice about using Cygnet Law again, should we ever need to!

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craig

Matter Type:

Probate

craig

November 01, 2024

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craig

A relative passed away and we needed help with their will and probate. We were told by a friend that Gemma Brooke was the best at dealing with this. On our very first meeting with Gemma she was very friendly and made us feel at ease. She told us not to worry and that she would take care of everything. Well, I can honestly say that Gemma has gone above and beyond at keeping us informed every step of the way. When she hasn't been available her assistants Stephanie and Emily have been at hand for everything. Overall, outstanding and very much appreciated.

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Tamara

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Tamara

October 08, 2024

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Tamara

What a fantastic experience I’ve had with buying my first home. Huge thanks to Rachel Rix who was absolutely amazing. I cannot recommend Cygnet enough!

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Andrea

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Andrea

September 09, 2024

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Andrea

Simply amazing. Vicci, Kath and most recently Aimee, they have all been outstanding. Would not consider using any other firm. What has been a very stressful sale and purchase of two properties Cygnet have consistently delivered and pushed them both through which is all you could ask for. Thanks so much everyone X

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Amanda

Amanda

May 14, 2024

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Amanda

The first appointment was easy even though I am some distance away.. Clearly professional, knowledgeable and efficiently run. Thanks for help so far.

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About this branch

Description

Cygnet Law has been established for over 20 years and provides legal services throughout Redcar & Cleveland, Darlington and across the North East. Specialising in family and property law, Cygnet can cater for every legal problem a family could experience throughout their lifetime. The firm boasts a dynamic and progressive team of solicitors and barristers, who are knowledgeable, approachable and keen to assist with any legal problem you or your family may encounter. The team has a wealth of experience in many areas of law including conveyancing, domestic violence, child protection, divorce and separation, court of protection, wills and probate and mental health. Community is at the heart of Cygnet Law and positive relations have been built with a number of vital charities, businesses and Local Authorities in the North East. Such services offer crucial, specialist advice and assistance in respect of the safeguarding of children, domestic abuse, mental health and conveyancing. You can guarantee the firm will provide the best service to you, no matter what legal problem you have.

Practice areas

Buying & Selling Houses Wills, Probate & Estate Administration Court of Protection / Mental Health Lasting Powers of Attorney Divorce / Separation Children Matters Injunctions

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Personal areas of law

  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Change of name
    • Child Abduction
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Domestic Violence
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Legal aid
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills
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