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Watson Ramsbottom Limited

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Watson Ramsbottom Limited

How Watson Ramsbottom Limited Compares

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This firm - 90%
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  • 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

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Would recommend to
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"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

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Yes 93%
No 7%

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outcome of matter

This firm - 93%
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Yes 93%
No 7%

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Rankings by area of expertise

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

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Consumer
1st / 23
376th / 4527
Company & Commercial
1st / 12
404th / 4303
Housing & Property
1st / 3
666th / 4220
Family Law
1st / 3
476th / 3827
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 15
561st / 3472
Commercial Property
1st / 12
240th / 3278
Employment
1st / 14
398th / 3068
Regulations
1st / 15
189th / 2517
Personal Injury
1st / 7
328th / 2351
Crime/ Criminal Defence
1st / 5
219th / 2090
Immigration
1st / 2
197th / 1995
Money & Tax
1st / 12
265th / 1834
Professional Negligence
1st / 9
181st / 1181
Welfare & Benefits
1st / 6
121st / 813
Notary
1st / 4
88th / 711
Charities
1st / 6
100th / 562

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

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May 31, 2025

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Exceptional Legal Support Through Every Stage of Family Law Proceeding

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I cannot thank my solicitors enough for their dedicated and professional support throughout what was one of the most difficult periods of my life. They handled every aspect of my case; from the occupational order and non-molestation order, through to child arrangements, financial settlement, and ultimately the divorce with clarity, compassion, and expertise.

They kept me informed at every step, explained complex legal matters in a way I could understand, and were always available when I needed guidance or reassurance. Their attention to detail and strategic advice gave me confidence during an incredibly emotional and stressful time.

Thanks to their hard work and commitment, I felt protected and represented throughout the process. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing strong and empathetic legal support in family law matters.

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Doraty

May 26, 2025

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How I reclaim my lost funds back.

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I engaged their services, hoping for investment and professional guidance, but I was let down when my experience didn't meet those hopes. I suffered a l o s s of $58,000 in less than a month, which was incredibly frustrating. Looking back, I realized I should have done more research before proceeding. Nevertheless, I'm thankful that I reached out to C_H_E_L_S_Y_D_E_S_A_R_A_I_S_5_4_A_T_G_M_A_I_L_C_O_M they offered timely assistance that helped me re-claim my funds. Chelsy Desmarais' support was invaluable and deeply appreciated. Get in c o n t a c t via WhatsApp>>>+1>>>859>>>436>>>4211.

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Balal

Balal

April 03, 2025

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Do not use them to buy a property

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DO NOT GO with these solicitors if you buying a property

SCAMMERS

i bought a property i disclosed all the details from the start they give a quotes based on the details and later when i sign the agreement few months later they added additional charges of 400 plus told me i have to pay them because they was listed on page 6.i called initially to to clarify all the charges they told me in the quote i was told that was right and that what i would be paying. No details have change since the quote but they add 400 plus charges on top of my bill when i told them im not happy to pay them they told me i have to pay and put the phone down


very UNPROFESSIONAL and DISHONEST

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Balal
Commercial Property

Matter Type:

Commercial mortgages

Balal

April 03, 2025

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Do not use them to buy a property

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DO NOT GO with these solicitors if you buying a property

SCAMMERS

i bought a property i disclosed all the details from the start they give a quotes based on the details and later when i sign the agreement few months later they added additional charges of 400 plus told me i have to pay them because they was listed on page 6.i called initially to to clarify all the charges they told me in the quote i was told that was right and that what i would be paying. No details have change since the quote but they add 400 plus charges on top of my bill when i told them im not happy to pay them they told me i have to pay and put the phone down


very UNPROFESSIONAL and DISHONEST

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Zoe

Zoe

March 11, 2025

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Friendly and professional

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The solicitors here at Watson and Ramsbottom have been helping me deal with my case now for almost 2 years. During this time they have been super understanding to my situation, professional and firm whilst being very friendly and efficient. I can not recommend April Stephenson and her team highly enough.
Thank you for all your help and hardwork.

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Ola

Ola

March 04, 2025

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Great experience

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Curtis Booth was my solicitor, he was amazing keeping me up yo date with everything, he tried his best to do things as quick as he could... He was amazing representing me in court, very polite and professional

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Hannah

Hannah

January 11, 2025

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Excellent service

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I have used Stacey Marshall from the Accrington branch several times now for selling and purchasing properties, she is friendly, helpful and great in her communication, always a pleasure to deal with, competitive fees and professional, thank you Stacey! Hannah.

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babu

babu

December 30, 2024

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Great Job

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I was involved with this firm at least for 2 years, I found them very helpful and they did a great job.

Thanks

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Kizz

Kizz

November 28, 2024

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Excellent Service

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My first ever experience with a law firm and I am totally grateful for making sure I was heard and understood.

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Victoria
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Victoria

November 13, 2024

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I do not recommend.

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I used this solicitor to sell my house and purchase another house. Hannah Pilkington was the solicitor and Amy was her assistant. It was always Amy that I had to deal with even though Hannah said she was my solicitor and she would be taking care of the case. The house I was going to purchase, I found out through independent research that the row of approximately a dozen trees at least 70 foot tall all had Tree Preservation Orders. This I feel should have been identified within the search as the trees lined the side of the drive of the bungalow. When I contacted Watson and Ramsbottom and said about the TPOs, Hannah said that nothing showed up in the searches!! I explained I did a simple search and identified that they all add TPOs. This should have shown up in the survey and I would not have continued with my purchase. I did tell Hannah this, and she said I still have to pay!! I also have to do my own research on who was responsible for the dry stone wall that extended down the side of the bungalow to the bottom of the garden, the garage and further down. Amy told me that nothing was on the deeds, and she presumed it was my responsibility!! I said this was not good enough and I proceeded to find out for myself. Amy also said that the deeds are gone ‘silent’ so again, she presumed it would be my responsibility!! It later transpired, it was the homeowner at the bottom of the private lane that was responsible for the Drystone wall. I am bitterly disappointed at the service I received and do not feel I should have paid for the purchase of the bungalow that I never proceeded with once I discovered everything myself. Also, I hand delivered all the requested signed legal documents. Amy telephoned me and asked if I would send them again. I explained I had already delivered them by hand and suggested that they find them. I received a phone call a couple of hours later to say that they had been located!!
Absolutely useless!! Avoid!

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • 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
    • Travel rights
  • 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
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • 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
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' 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
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Immigration
    • Applications for British citizenship
    • Asylum and Deportation
    • Asylum applications and appeals
    • Citizenship
    • EEA Family Permits
    • EEA Registration Cards
    • EEA Residence Permits
    • Human Rights
    • Refugee Family Reunion
  • Money & Tax
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
    • Property Holding Structures
    • Tax
    • Tax Advisory Services
    • Tax Compliance Services
    • Trusts
  • Notary
    • Notary
  • Personal Injury
    • Against The Council
    • Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
    • Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
    • Gym Injury Compensation
    • No Win No Fee
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional trustees
    • Valuers
  • Welfare & Benefits
    • Benefits
    • Housing
    • Mental Health
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Charities
    • Charities
  • 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
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • 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
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Regulations
    • Health and Safety