Warner Goodman LLP

01329 288121

Warner Goodman LLP is one of the leading law firms in the Hampshire and Solent area, delivering trusted legal services for over 170 years. The firm has received numerous accolades over the years, including LawNet Law Firm of the Year and Hampshire Venus Awards Company of the Year. Today, we employ over 160 people across five offices in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton, Chandler’s Ford and Waterlooville. We provide a vast range of legal services to both businesses and individuals, supporting a diverse portfolio of local, national and international clients. Read more...

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Portland Chambers
66 West Street
Hampshire
PO16 0JR
01329 288121
www.warnergoodman.co.uk

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Available lawyers at Warner Goodman LLP

Emma Gilliland

4.9 out of 5

(143)

Executive and Associate

Julia Beach

Jane Cox

Anne Mills

Sue Nicholson

Caroline Johnstone

Kevin Horn

Bella Scally

Isabelle Carpenter

Kim Efford

Chartered Legal Executive

Abigail Kennedy

Alexandra Savage

Brian Kirby

Head of Debt Recovery

Karon Walton

Amber Skerrett

How Warner Goodman LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 96%

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 Warner Goodman LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Warner Goodman 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 11%

Overpriced 0%

About Right 88%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 99%

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Warner Goodman 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 Warner Goodman 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 99%

No 1%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

Rankings by area of expertise

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

Consumer

1st / 65

20th / 4549

Company & Commercial

1st / 45

26th / 4334

Housing & Property

1st / 43

21st / 4225

Family Law

2nd / 13

90th / 3834

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 19

32nd / 3484

Commercial Property

1st / 42

40th / 3293

Employment

1st / 40

63rd / 3083

Personal Injury

1st / 43

13th / 2355

Money & Tax

1st / 13

46th / 1837

Professional Negligence

1st / 13

34th / 1187

IT & Intellectual Property

1st / 32

21st / 1049

Dispute Resolution

1st / 15

60th / 1035

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

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

1743
Very Good

82
Average

12
Poor

8
Awful

16

Overall experience

Value For Money
Communication
Initial Impressions
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Documentation Accuracy
Legal knowledge

Mark Hammacott

April 26, 2025

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Conveyancing

During my process of conveyance with Warner Goodman the entire experience was without stress and without any confusion.
I was so reticent and nervous in buying a house, but Warner Goodman made the whole procedure straight forward and explained everything with patience and understanding for a first time buyer.
I would also like to thank Karen Kinney for her professionalism and assistance in making sure the whole process moved forward. I never wanted for a update and was always aware regarding how the purchase was proceeding.
I will definitely look to Warner Goodman Portsmouth for my future solicitor’s requirements. First rate service.

Lawyer named in this review:
John Blake

John Blake

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Anonymous

April 25, 2025

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Conveyancing

Was very pleased with how the conveyancing was dealt with, especially as a dispute was going on, the staff were very patient and kind,

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Helen T

April 17, 2025

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Conveyancing

Absolutely fantastic. The whole team were professional, approachable and informative throughout the whole process. I felt like all my queries and needs were met every time, even when my job called me away from the UK for a time. This is the second time I've used Warner Goodman and they have consistently delivered excellent service.

Lawyer named in this review:
Emma Gilliland

Emma Gilliland

A representative from Warner Goodman LLP responded to this review on 22 April, 2025:

Thank you for your continued trust, Helen. We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience with Emma once again. We look forward to assisting you in the future!

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Reginald

April 03, 2025

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Excellent service could not have wished for better.

Lawyer named in this review:
Jane Cox

Jane Cox

A representative from Warner Goodman LLP responded to this review on 07 April, 2025:

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Reginald! We’re thrilled to hear that you were pleased with our service. It was a pleasure working with you!

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Brian

April 03, 2025

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Great service, and all explained very well. Professional and friendly - I couldn't ask for more.

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Jane Cox

Jane Cox

A representative from Warner Goodman LLP responded to this review on 07 April, 2025:

Thank you for your kind words, Brian. We're glad you found the service clear, professional, and friendly.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Catherine

April 03, 2025

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Conveyancing

Approachable, friendly, and knowledgeable team.

Lawyer named in this review:
Emma Gilliland

Emma Gilliland

A representative from Warner Goodman LLP responded to this review on 07 April, 2025:

Thank you for your kind words, Catherine. We're glad to hear that you found Emma and our team approachable, friendly, and knowledgeable.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Jacqueline

April 03, 2025

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Conveyancing

Warner Goodman employees are polite and always call back when they say - it is always easy to talk to someone. Expert service and good value - would always use again.

Lawyer named in this review:
Emma Gilliland

Emma Gilliland

A representative from Warner Goodman LLP responded to this review on 07 April, 2025:

Thank you for your kind feedback, Jacqueline! We’re so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with our team at Warner Goodman. Providing expert service, clear communication, and great value is always our priority, and we’re glad it made a difference for you. We look forward to working with you again in the future!

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Keith

April 03, 2025

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Conveyancing

A superb service. The most impressive part is that if anyone was out of the office anytime, there would always be someone on hand to take up the baton. A big thank you to Emma, Chloe, Immy, Tanya, Megan and Anita.

Lawyer named in this review:
Emma Gilliland

Emma Gilliland

A representative from Warner Goodman LLP responded to this review on 04 April, 2025:

Thank you, Keith, for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that you received superb service and that our team was always there to assist, even when someone was out of the office. We'll be sure to pass along your thanks to Emma, Chloe, Immy, Tanya, Megan, and Anita. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future!

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Jonathan

April 03, 2025

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Conveyancing

Everyone was approachable and friendly. Helped make our purchase go through smoothly. Always had our best legal interests in mind - flexible, very contactable and worked well around our work commitments.

Lawyer named in this review:
Emma Gilliland

Emma Gilliland

A representative from Warner Goodman LLP responded to this review on 04 April, 2025:

Thank you, Jonathan, for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear that Emma the team was approachable and flexible, making your purchase process smoother. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to have been able to support you around your work commitments. If you need any further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out!

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Housing & Property

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Susan

April 03, 2025

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Conveyancing

I have been astounded at the support and friendliness I have received in what has been a very stressful time with my house move. If only the bottom of the chain were as good, we wouldn't have had the problems we had!

Lawyer named in this review:
Emma Gilliland

Emma Gilliland

A representative from Warner Goodman LLP responded to this review on 04 April, 2025:

Thank you, Susan, for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that Emma could provide the support and friendliness you needed during your stressful house move. We truly appreciate your feedback, and we wish the rest of the process had been as smooth. If there's anything else we can assist with, don't hesitate to reach out!

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

March 08, 2022

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A client

We have been very impressed by the conveyancing process through Warner goodman. Emma Gilliland and Megan Barber are fantastic. They use clear language and stear clear of legal-ease when writing letters or talking to their clients. They are respectful, efficient, and do a thorough job. We have used them previously for the purchase of our first home. And are now using them for a sale and purchase. We would highly recommend.

Lawyer named in this review:
Emma Gilliland

Emma Gilliland

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August 27, 2021

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Polite professional people, dealt with my inquiry efficiently. I'll use their services again and again.

A representative from Warner Goodman LLP responded to this review on 27 August, 2021:

Many thanks for your review of the service you received from members of our Fareham office. We are delighted that you would return to us, should you need us again in the future. Warner Goodman LLP

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Gary

April 10, 2021

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Gary

We were first time buyers and a number of people recommended Warner Goodman and everyone was right to do so as they were absolutely brilliant. We never got to meet the team in person due to lockdown which was a shame but everything still went smoothly and they were very thorough. I would highly recommend Warner Goodman and would consider them for other services beyond home buying/selling based on my experience.

Lawyer named in this review:
Emma Gilliland

Emma Gilliland

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Dan

December 22, 2020

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Dan

The service we received from Emma and team at fareham was top class. They supported us this year for a sale and house purchase.
The service, response time and honesty was fantastic especially with a few ups and downs in the market.
It was so refreshing to receive this professional service and made it a lot easier for us.
We will definitely be using them again.
Thank you

Lawyer named in this review:
Emma Gilliland

Emma Gilliland

A representative from Warner Goodman LLP responded to this review on 22 December, 2020:

Hi Dan, Many thanks for your review of our Conveyancing team in Fareham; we shall ensure Emma and her team are made aware of your comments and we are delighted that we were able to assist with your move. We hope you are settling well into your new home and do let us know if we can help with anything further in the future. Warner Goodman LLP

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Sharon

August 21, 2020

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Sharon

Good service

A representative from Warner Goodman LLP responded to this review on 26 August, 2020:

Hi Sharon, Many thanks for leaving your review of our services, we are delighted we were able to assist. Do let us know if we can be of help again in the future. Warner Goodman LLP

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