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How Birkett Long LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 94%
National Average
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 Birkett Long LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Birkett Long 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 0%
Overpriced 5%
About Right 93%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Birkett Long 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 Birkett Long 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 99%
No 1%

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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 Birkett Long LLP 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 Birkett Long LLP 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 Birkett Long 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

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    626
  • Very Good

    16
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    1
  • Awful

    7

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
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July 29, 2025

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Fantastic

First class service given by Leah and her colleagues! I was recommended to Leah by my neighbour and I’m glad I listened to them! She was kind and professional throughout and went the extra mile for me

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July 28, 2025

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Zoe Hosking

Zoe is a confident solicitor and uses her professional view in the right direction. She firmly supports her client while having a warm, comforting, caring side to her character.

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June 08, 2025

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Estate of late M F Howlett

My family and I wish to thank Leah for her expert guidance and assistance with all matters relating to the above estate, and for her professional and sympathetic treatment. We would have no hesitation in
requesting her advice in the future should the case arise.

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JH

June 05, 2025

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Recommended

Karen listened well to my case and gave sensible advice. She was very responsive and took steps to make the law jargon easy to understand. I would use Karen, and this firm in the future

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Christopher Pilgrim

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Christopher Pilgrim

June 02, 2025

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Great service, very informative and efficient

I was executor for Uncle's estate. Ben and Jemma advised and helped me complete the Grant of probate and sale of his house very swiftly and kept me informed every step of the way. I had the up most confidence in them and felt privileged to have a very professional legal team assisting me. Thanks again.

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Divorce

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May 29, 2025

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Exceptional Support Through a Difficult Time

Philip has been a constant source of calm and reassurance throughout my divorce. From the very beginning, I felt completely supported — not just legally, but emotionally too. Every meeting left me feeling more grounded and safe, and I often joked that they felt more like therapy sessions than legal ones!

He explained everything clearly, never rushed me, and always made me feel like I was in capable hands. I honestly don’t know how I would have coped with anyone else guiding me through this process. Thanks to Philip, I’ve come out the other side with my home, my peace of mind, and a sense of closure.

I’m so grateful for everything he’s done and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone going through something similar.

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May 28, 2025

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Generally great service

Our family used BL for a complicated piece of work involving multiple trusts. The piece of work I have been asked to review is based on a loan agreement that didn’t go ahead through no fault of BL. Service was friendly and helpful. An ‘even better if’ would be if I’m contacted to ask for an update and then respond promptly then I would expect my contact at BL to acknowledge this and this didn’t happen on 2/3 occasions -this was both my experience and another member of my family.

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May 28, 2025

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House Sale

Good service and kept informed at all stages

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Mr. Ala H Mohamad

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Mr. Ala H Mohamad

May 26, 2025

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Working with Birkett Long LLP

I contacted this firm after my solicitor's firm let me down and disappeared. I talked to Francesca Cozens, senior consultant, and it was easy to explain my case and what I wanted to do. In this case a divorce, with Southend family court. She has done her best in the following communications and I was pleased with the results achieved. I found her helpful and quick to respond and available to reach.

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Diana Donoghue

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Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Diana Donoghue

May 19, 2025

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Excellent Service

Dear Hayley,

I just wanted to express my sincere thanks for your attentive and professional service throughout the sale of my pub. At times, the process was particularly challenging and stressful, as I’m sure you were aware, and I truly appreciate the care and support you provided.

With many thanks
Diana Donoghue

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January 27, 2022

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Jackie

Excellent service, professional and efficient. Would definitely recommend

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March 22, 2021

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Tom

We have used Alison Bear at Birkett Long for all of our conveyancing and have always been extremely happy with her work. In our most recent sale / purchase which was at no point straight forward she was nothing short of brilliant, she kept us updated, responded to various third parties extremely quickly at what must have been an incredibly busy time for solicitors with the stamp duty holiday deadline. We would certainly recommend Alison and Birkett Long for any conveyancing.

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February 25, 2021

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patrick

Friendly, efficient and knowledgeable!

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Spencer

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January 28, 2021

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Spencer

A few months ago I was contacted by Birkett Long asking me if I wished to review our joint wills. I put it off, hoping we could have a normal Christmas first. That didn't happen! I then went back to them and was invited to talk to David Feakins, a solicitor in the practice. As instructed by Boris the office was closed but David made all the arrangements to have Microsoft Teams meeting for my wife and I.
I think we all worry about how much it will cost to go to law but David made it quite clear up front how much the various options would cost and the fact that he wasn't charging by the minute for his time on line.
We now have two wills which I think will give the best deal for our beneficiaries and hopefully avoid swallowing up the whole estate in care home costs.
Incidentally he also gave me some free advice about LPAs which will save me a few bob!

Thanks David, and well done

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September 19, 2020

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We used Birkett Long’s conveyancing department for our recent house sale and purchase. The service was excellent - professional and thorough. Communication was great, Jemma and her team were always responsive and quick to deal with any queries.

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At Birkett Long, we are more than just a law firm - we are your trusted partner in navigating life’s legal complexities. Our strength lies in understanding the unique journeys of our clients, from individuals to dynamic businesses. With a relaxed yet confident approach, we prioritise your legal, financial, and personal wellbeing, ensuring that every interaction is both inspiring and empowering. We focus on your needs, not merely transactions. By cultivating genuine relationships, we take the time to understand your aspirations, delivering tailored guidance that reflects your unique circumstances. Our commitment to the local community is central to our ethos, as we actively support initiatives that resonate with you, knowing that together, we can create a lasting impact. With Birkett Long, you will find a law firm that blends expertise with a personal touch, dedicated to making your experience smoother and more rewarding and aligned with your long-term goals. From our base in Essex and a European reach, we’re setting a new standard in legal services by integrating legal wellness into your broader life and financial objectives.

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
  • Education
    • Education
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
  • Family Law
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • 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 After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' 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
    • Leasehold properties
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Property Disputes
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Immigration
    • Asylum and Deportation
    • Citizenship
    • Visas
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • Insurance brokers
  • Welfare & Benefits
    • Mental Health

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Equestrian property
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
    • Farming disputes
    • Veterinary negligence
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • 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
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Small businesses
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Construction
    • Building contracts and professional appointments
    • Construction
    • Construction and engineering dispute resolution
    • Contracts for the supply, installation and maintenance of specialist mechanical and electrical plant
    • Crane oversailing and scaffolding licences
    • Development agreements
    • Development loan facilities
    • Due diligence audits for banks and other financial institutions
    • Engineering contracts
    • Facility maintenance agreements
    • Framework agreements
    • Guarantees and bonds
    • In-house training
    • Warranties, third party rights and reliance letters
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Computer and IT Law
    • GDPR
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Regulations
    • Environment
    • Health and Safety
    • Licensing
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