Judge And Priestley LLP

020 8290 0333

Established in 1889, we’re a firm that has come a long way. Our business is now about servicing modern-day legal needs. With teams specialising in the major areas of business law, from corporate and commercial to property and employment, we have a loyal client base of sole traders, companies and partnerships who rely on us for our forward-thinking approach to their situation. We may be a different firm now, but we retain the values that built our success: personal service, strong relationships, expertise and professionalism. Ours is a service that respects and values clients. It’s one that makes your experience of using lawyers that much better. Read more...

Also known as - J&P, Judge & Priestley

Address
Justin House
6 West Street
Kent
BR1 1JN
020 8290 0333
www.judge-priestley.co.uk

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Available lawyers at Judge And Priestley LLP

Kavitha Rajah

Louise Hyland

Nimalee Bastian-Carter

Timothy Goodwin

Brian Tan

Peter Taylor

David Chandra

How Judge And Priestley 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 Judge And Priestley LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Judge And Priestley 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 4%

Overpriced 9%

About Right 85%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 96%

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Judge And Priestley 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 Judge And Priestley 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 96%

No 4%

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 Judge And Priestley LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Consumer

1st / 3

329th / 4486

Company & Commercial

1st / 3

369th / 4271

Housing & Property

1st / 33

285th / 4211

Family Law

1st / 4

502nd / 3805

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 2

419th / 3459

Commercial Property

1st / 2

417th / 3268

Employment

1st / 3

395th / 3049

Regulations

1st / 2

175th / 2494

Personal Injury

1st / 3

276th / 2330

Dispute Resolution

1st / 2

225th / 1033

Construction

1st / 1

108th / 581

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

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

336
Very Good

11
Average

2
Poor

2
Awful

11

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Julian

July 23, 2025

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Conveyancing services

We were supported in the acquisition of a residential property by Kavitha Rajah an her team and have no hesitation in recommending them based on the excellent service we had throughout the whole process . Our purchase of a new home was completed on time and exceeded our expectations for support and input. Kavitha and her team were timely, efficient, accurate and helpful in all communications. They proactively provided us with guidance and council in the process and acted upon our surveyors report to ask for clarifications and seek more information as needed. We found the whole buying process was much more manageable due to their support and partnership.

Lawyer named in this review:
Kavitha Rajah

Kavitha Rajah

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 24 July, 2025:

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and generous review. We’re delighted to hear that Kavitha Rajah and her team were able to support you so effectively throughout your home purchase. Ensuring that our clients feel confident, informed, and well-supported is at the heart of everything we do, so it’s wonderful to know that your experience exceeded expectations. Your kind words about the team’s timeliness, efficiency, and proactive approach truly mean a lot. We’ll be sure to pass on your feedback to Kavitha and everyone involved – it will be greatly appreciated. Congratulations on your new home! We wish you all the very best as you settle in, and we’re here should you ever need any assistance in the future.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Andrew

July 21, 2025

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The very good, the not so good and the downright disappointing

Kavitha Rajah and her conveyancing team did a sterling job at conveyancing both the property we were selling and the property I eventually moved into.

They were very polite, extremely professional and always quick to respond.

During what was sometimes a stressful process, they were generally helpful in explaining where things were at and able to offer appropriate support in regard any issues or concerns that arose.

I would highly recommend them.

For the record, our family also used Judge and Priestley for the process of probate after our mother died and that experience (which in the context of bad advice that was given to me by the designated member of staff initially dealing with the process, who mysteriously disappeared before completion, and which ultimately lost me a considerable amount of money) brings up one simple word in big, bold capital letters - AVOID!!!)

I would like to make it clear that all of my input in the additional areas of this review in the context of information requested are in direct response to my experience with Kavitha Rajah and her conveyancing team and are not in any way related to the very stressful, difficult, drawn out and downright disappointing experience I had with Judge and Priestley’s probate solicitors.

I have given Judge and Priestley an overall score of 4 stars, but in all honesty, it’s 5 stars for Kavitha Rajah and her team and 1 for the probate solicitors.

Lawyer named in this review:
Kavitha Rajah

Kavitha Rajah

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 21 July, 2025:

Dear Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We are truly delighted to hear about your positive experience with Kavitha Rajah and her conveyancing team. Your kind words regarding their professionalism, responsiveness, and support during a stressful process are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team – they’ll be pleased to know their efforts made a difference. We’re also very sorry to learn that your experience with our probate services did not meet your expectations. This is clearly a matter of deep frustration for you, and we take your feedback seriously. It’s disappointing to hear that the level of service you received fell short of the high standards we strive to uphold across all departments. We would like to review this case internally to understand what happened and identify how we can improve. If you can respond back to me at [email protected] please and state your full name and client number so we can look into this ? Thank you again for recognising the work of Kavitha and her team, and for your honesty about your wider experience.

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julie

July 18, 2025

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Exceptional service

My property had been under offer twice before with buyers pulling out at the last minute. The solicitors i had previously used just didn't deal with enquiries quickly enough and when they did they didn't seem to have the legal experience to resolve issues. With my third buyer i changed to Kavitha and her team at Judge & Priestly who were world's apart in term of professionalism, efficiency and their legal expertise. Issues came up which i was not even aware of as Kavitha dealt with them quickly without bothering me. I can not thank Kavitha and her team enough for making the whole process stress free and seamless, always going the extra mile to get things through. No other solicitors compare.

Lawyer named in this review:
Kavitha Rajah

Kavitha Rajah

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 24 July, 2025:

Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review. We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that Kavitha Rajah and her team were able to provide the professionalism, efficiency, and legal expertise you needed—especially after the challenges you faced earlier in the process. It means a great deal to us that we could turn things around for you and help make your property sale as smooth and stress-free as possible. Your feedback is a wonderful reflection of the dedication and commitment Kavitha and the team bring to every matter, and I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. Going the extra mile for our clients is always our goal, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that it made such a positive difference for you. Thank you once again for choosing Judge & Priestley. We wish you all the very best for the future, and we’re here should you ever need our support again.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Darren

July 08, 2025

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Property Conveyancing

We recently used Judge & Priestley for our property transaction, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the level of service I received. From the very beginning, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Judge & Priestley to anyone needing reliable and trustworthy conveyancing services. First-class from start to finish!

Lawyer named in this review:
Kavitha Rajah

Kavitha Rajah

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 24 July, 2025:

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you were so pleased with the service you received throughout your property transaction. Providing a professional, responsive, and knowledgeable experience is exactly what we strive for, so it’s incredibly rewarding to know we met those expectations. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Should you ever need assistance in the future, we’d be more than happy to help again.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

A customer

July 08, 2025

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Disappointing experience, poor communication and delays

I would not recommend this service. We experienced repeated delays and a complete lack of communication during our house purchase, despite there being no chain involved. The process was far more stressful than it needed to be.
Bromley office - CC

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 24 July, 2025:

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience with our Bromley office did not meet your expectations. We understand how stressful a property purchase can be, especially when delays and poor communication add unnecessary pressure — and even more so when there is no chain involved. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and I sincerely apologise for the frustration and inconvenience caused. Please can you email me at [email protected] so that I am able to share your comments with the relevant team so we can review what went wrong and take steps to prevent similar experiences in the future. We are committed to delivering a more efficient and communicative service to all our clients. If you would be willing to speak with us further about your experience, I would welcome the opportunity to understand more and offer any appropriate follow-up. Thank you again for your honest feedback.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Dee

July 02, 2025

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Conveyancing client

Kavitha and her team were highly professional and efficient. This was the second time I have used her in a year, I find them all very approachable and highly recommend.

Lawyer named in this review:
Kavitha Rajah

Kavitha Rajah

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 24 July, 2025:

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to work with Kavitha and her team again—it truly means a lot to us. We’re delighted to hear that you found the service professional, efficient, and approachable. Building lasting relationships with our clients is incredibly important to us, and it’s always a pleasure to support you through your property matters. Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to assisting you again whenever you need us.

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Sue

June 09, 2025

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House sale

Kavitha and the team were efficient, professional and very helpful during the whole process of our house sale. There were a few bumps along the way, from the other side, but the follow through from all at Judge Priestley was exemplary. Would highly recommend them and will most certainly be using them in the future.

Lawyer named in this review:
Kavitha Rajah

Kavitha Rajah

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 24 July, 2025:

Dear Sue, Thank you so much for your kind review and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so pleased to hear that Kavitha and the team were able to support you effectively throughout your house sale, especially when unexpected challenges arose. It's always our goal to provide a steady and reliable service, and we're glad the team's efforts made a positive difference. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate your trust. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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June 05, 2025

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Fantastic, professional service. Highly recommended.

Nimalee Bastian-Carter has helped us so much throughout this past year, cannot thank her enough.
We first engaged her to help my Mum sort her Will and LPA. My Mum couldn’t leave the house so Nimalee came out to her, talked through everything with her and made her feel so supported throughout the whole process. Mum was very happy with the service she received and was reassured to know it was being handled in such a kind and professional manner.
We then had to move my Mum to a care home, but sadly her health declined and she died a few months later. Although I was executor, I found everything a bit overwhelming as we had the house sale to deal with also. So again I turned to Nimalee and she helped us through the whole process, dealing with the estate which was quite a complicated process.
Nimalee is always professional but kind. Many times I didn’t understand the process and Nimalee would take time to explain things to me. She always replied promptly to my emails and kept me fully updated.
I would definitely recommend Nimalee and Judge and Priestley to someone needing help with these services. Nimalee has helped me through a difficult time in my life and I will always be grateful to her for this.

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Nimalee Bastian-Carter

Nimalee Bastian-Carter

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Christine

May 14, 2025

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Will Writing Experience

My husband and I wanted to renew our old, mirror wills. I 'Googled' solicitors, will writing and executors. I read a number of reviews, and eventually selected Judge and Priestley. I made contact with the firm by phone, and was given the name of the solicitor who would be dealing with our case. We met Russell Ali face to face in a couple of days or so. Everything went well. Every aspect was explained to us clearly. We were treated with respect. The solicitor was knowledgeable and attentive. The mirror wills were signed and finalised in less than a week.We were very happy with the service received.

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Russell Ali

Russell Ali

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Carole

May 09, 2025

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Updated Wills

Very professional and approachable we were very at ease with Russell Ali
In time we’re going back to him to do our POA

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Russell Ali

Russell Ali

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Nita

April 27, 2022

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Nita

We recently used Judge & Priestley's conveyancing services. Elizabeth Besufekad provided a 5* service assisting with the sale of our flat. She was quick to respond to any queries and very personable and friendly.

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John

April 06, 2022

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John

Dealings with Peter and Hannah, very professional and straight forward

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 06 April, 2022:

Dear John, thank you for your 5* review and comments we really appreciate it. We are glad that you were happy with the standard of service that you received and look forward to working with you again

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Don

March 21, 2022

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Don

Having been recommended by a friend I am extremely satisfied with the service I received from Judge and Priestley.
My will was dealt with in a very professional , courteous and friendly manner by Hannah Kirkpatrick and exceeded my expectations.
Above all it’s the peace of mind I feel.
More than happy to recommend to others.

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 22 March, 2022:

Dear Don, thank you for your 5* review and detailed comments we really appreciate it. We are glad that you were happy with the standard of service that you received and look forward to working with you again.

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Mike

March 04, 2022

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Mike

My family appointed Judge and Priestley to deal with the administration of my late mother’s estate. Our case was dealt with specifically by solicitor Hannah Kirkpatrick and was first-rate in every sense. Every query was dealt with promptly and with compassion – and we could not have wished for better advice and service. Highly recommended.

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 07 March, 2022:

Dear Mike, thank you for your 5* review and detailed comments we really appreciate it. We are glad that you were happy with the standard of service that you received.

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Valya

March 03, 2022

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Valya

Excellent service. I exchanged several emails with this business, and everyone I contacted were patient and courteous. The short meeting I had was also courteous and efficient. I would recommend this business to anyone.

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 03 March, 2022:

Dear Valya, Thank you for your 5* review we are delighted that you have been satisfied with the service you have received. Thank you too for your kind comments.

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