Established in 1862 Clarke & Son is a law firm with a long established reputation for the quality of advice and service to its clients. At Clarke & Son we represent and advise a wide range of individuals and families on legal planning, as well as pressing legal issues. At Clarke & Son we represent and advise a wide range of businesses on legal planning, as well as pressing legal issues. We have an experienced and dynamic team of solicitors and legal experts, committed to applying their expertise to deliver advice and solutions to our client’s needs in a pragmatic way. Our primary focus is always our client. Read more...
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 Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited on ReviewSolicitors.
As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited. These questions include:
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.
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited 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 Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited 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:
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Clarke & Son Solicitors 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 Clarke & Son Solicitors 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:
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Client Reviews
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Residential Conveyancing
Paul Roberts
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Clarke and Son handled the conveyancing for a recent property purchase. They were prompt, clear, concise and polite when undertaking the work, and clarification or further explanation when requested was responded to quickly.
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Kim Evans
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Marie and team offered thr best service when dealing with the sale of my property. I highly recommend them.
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 01 April, 2025:
Thanks Kim - we are really glad we have helped and appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Let us know if you need us in the future.
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Residential Conveyancing
Lee Muir-Stokes
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Marie is super knowledgeable, this is the 2nd house purchase / sale with us and neither time can I fault Marie at all. I would recommend Marie over any other
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 01 April, 2025:
Thank you for leaving the feedback Lee. Marie is glad she has helped. Don't hesitate to contact us in future.
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Residential Conveyancing
Amanda Wood
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I decided to use Clarke & Son for the sale of my late mother’s house because I had previously dealt with them for my mother’s Will.
On both occasions they have been very efficient with great legal knowledge and sensible advice. Communication was excellent throughout, so I would not hesitate to use them again.
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 25 March, 2025:
Thanks Amanda, we appreciate your comments and time taken to provide the review. We are glad Simon could help - let us know if you need us in the future.
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Residential Conveyancing
Claire Watson
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Marie has acted on our behalf on a couple of occasions now and also for my mother. Marie is so conscientious and thorough and keeps you informed every step of the way. You can trust that she paying attention to the detail and managing the whole end to end process. I would highly recommend her to act on your behalf with no hesitation whatsoever.
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 25 March, 2025:
Thank you Claire for taking them time to leave a review. We are glad we could help and please let us know should you need assistance in the future.
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Residential Conveyancing
Anonymous
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Marie was great, always kept us informed and dealt very professionally with a lot of slow and painful responses (or lack of) on a consistent basis throughout the process. Not sure we would have moved by now if it wasn’t for the perseverance. Thank you!
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 06 March, 2025:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are glad Marie helped and please let us know if we can support you in future.
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Matter Type:
Wills
Anonymous
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We recently renewed our wills with Clarke & Son, Basingstoke. We wouldn't hesitate to use them again. We delt with Claire Redhead, who was very approachable, used easy to understand terminology. Our wills were received quickly and we have already recommended her to family and neighbours.
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 04 March, 2025:
Thank you for your review. It is great to hear your positive experience with Claire. Please do not hesitate to contact if you require assistance in the future.
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Residential Conveyancing
Manuka
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Marie provided an exceptional service, handling my property purchase with professionalism and efficiency. She kept me well-informed throughout the process, ensuring everything went smoothly and was always accessible for any queries. After experiencing issues with my previous solicitor, Marie’s expertise and dedication were a refreshing change. I was highly impressed with her attention to detail and commitment to her clients, making the entire experience seamless. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable solicitor.
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 28 February, 2025:
Thanks Manuka! Its great to hear Marie helped you and we appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. Let us know if you need us in future.
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Commercial Law
Colin Davison
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This firm of solicitors I’ve known for over 20 years and they have not let me down yet each one of the individuals has the right level of expertise to support my personal and business affairs and I’m only too happy to recommend them to others.
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 28 February, 2025:
Thanks Colin for the feedback. Its great to hear we have supported you so well and we appreciate you taking the time to leave the review. Don't hesitate to get in touch should you need us again.
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Commercial Leases
Malcolm,
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Engaged the to support us with our wills and our office lease - really pleased and would recommend
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 21 February, 2025:
Thanks Malcolm for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad the team could help you and please do reach out if there is anything else you need.
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Residential Conveyancing
Len
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Simon gave important and timely advice to keep our transaction on track during a long and challenging sale of property.
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 03 January, 2024:
Thanks for the review ! We really appreciate your feedback and are glad you had a great experience with Simon. Please do not hesitate to contact us in the future.
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Settlement Agreements
Gary
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Excellent service, proactive and efficient. Would highly recommend and reuse.
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 14 December, 2023:
Hi Gary thank you for your feedback! It is great to here your experience. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any assistance in the future.
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Corporate Law
Becky
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The team at Clarke & Sons are fantastic. We have worked very closely with Nigel Tranah on a number of transactions and he is fantastic. We always know we are getting sound advice, under pressure of deadlines he can absolutely perform and make what feels like miracles happen!
I can't recommend Nigel and the firm enough.
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 13 December, 2023:
Thank you for your review Becky! We really appreciate your feedback and are glad you had a great experience with Nigel and team. Please do not hesitate to contact us in the future.
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Residential Conveyancing
Luciano
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Excellent as always
A representative from Clarke & Son Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 14 November, 2023:
Thank you for the review Luciano!
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mark
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Fantastic service and explained all the complex legal documents clearly would highly recommend Clarke & Son for any one looking for a solicitor
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The firm was founded by Spencer Clarke who first set up an office in Whitchurch, Hampshire. In 1959 Clarke & Son moved to offices in Basingstoke before moving to the current Manor House offices in 1981. The firm now has four partners and over 40 members of staff. We cater for existing concerns you may have, including pressing legal issues that demand immediate action, as well as helping you plan for the future to protect your business and assets. We take a holistic approach when it comes to families and individuals. Clarke & Son provide a comprehensive service to businesses of all sizes. We cater for existing concerns you may have, including pressing legal issues that demand immediate action, as well as helping you plan for the future to protect those dearest to you and your personal assets.
