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How Forbes Solicitors Llp Compares

Value for money

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This firm - 95%
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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 Forbes Solicitors Llp on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Forbes Solicitors 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 0%
About Right 100%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 97%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Forbes Solicitors 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 Forbes Solicitors 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 97%
No 3%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 97%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Forbes Solicitors 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 Forbes Solicitors 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 97%
No 3%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Forbes Solicitors 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

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    878
  • Very Good

    29
  • Average

    5
  • Poor

    2
  • Awful

    23

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Nigel Pickering

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Matter Type:

Disputed Trusts

Nigel Pickering

June 04, 2025

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Forbes Will Service Team

Once contacted Forbes quickly explained process by phone then sent email that detailed the requirements for the promptly arranged meeting with Rebecca Rushworth the Solicitor appointment to lead on the procedure.

The meeting to start the Will was carried in a very friendly and professional manner. All the detailed legalities of the process were explained by Rebecca and any questions dealt with thoroughly.

Within a short period the draft Will was posted to me inviting me to freely check it for anything that I may need clarification on. This I did and my queries back to Rebecca were promptly explained to my satisfaction ; plus any and minor changes to the will were implemented before appointment arranged to sign the finalised will.

Even at the signing Rebecca took care to go through the will before the Will to make sure all was correct before the signing

The overall experience was one of confidence in Rebecca's high legal knowledge in this field of law & Forbes's efficient team in carrying the procedure through to it's conclusion.

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Javid

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Javid

June 01, 2025

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Fantastic Service

Fantastic Service provided by Kathryn and Jennifer. Refreshing to see efficient , friendly and high level of professionalism with solicitors who are willing to be available for clients.
I was kept informed throughout and felt that Kathryn had my best interest in mind at all times and provided honest advice at all times. A real pleasure to deal with and I would definitely recommend and use again.
Many Thanks- Javid

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Jamie

Matter Type:

Amputation

Jamie

May 30, 2025

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Highly Recommended

Lisa has supported me on two cases, demonstrating great legal knowledge with sound advice on both. Communication is frequent, providing regular updates and responding promptly and clearly to any questions. Would absolutely use again and recommend to anyone.

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Georgia

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Residential Conveyancing

Georgia

May 22, 2025

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Thank you Kathryn!

I cannot thank Kathryn enough for all her help and support throughout the process of buying my first home. As a first-time buyer, the experience could have been overwhelming, but Kathryn made everything feel smooth, clear, and manageable from start to finish.

She was incredibly responsive, always happy to answer my questions—no matter how small—and kept me updated every step of the way. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and reassuring manner gave me great confidence during the entire journey. It genuinely felt like she had my best interests at heart.

I’m so grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend Kathryn to anyone looking for a solicitor who is not only knowledgeable and efficient, but also kind and approachable. Thank you again, Kathryn—you made a stressful process so much easier, and I’m now happily settled in my new home!

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Difou

Difou

June 05, 2025

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Friendly Legal voice when in despair....

Had last year to unexpectedly face evil allegations made by ex partner.... Forbes Solicitors have been my only solace throughout all this ordeal.... Professional, non judgemental, accessible & friendly, especially their crime office manager, Mrs Johnstone- absolutely brilliant, does listen carefully, keeps you updated and most importantly I believe does humanely and naturally all of this, instigating a real sense of Hope in you (realising that yes, someone out there cares and is fighting with you!! THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART MRS JOHNSTONE, THANK YOU.
I cannot fault at all how they deal with my case (especially as really agonising and despairing at times...) BLESS ALL FOR ALL & PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR EXCELLENT WORK TO BE THE VOICE OF THE VOICELESS IN THIS INTIMIDATING LEGAL SYSTEM...

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Christine

Matter Type:

Accidents In Public Places

Christine

June 05, 2025

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C Metcalf - Personal Injury Claim

I am so pleased I went with Forbes solicitors because Lisa Atkinson, who dealt with my case, was both professional and empathetic from start to finish. She was both honest and informative all the way throughout and would not hesitate to recommend her services. Thank you so much Lisa.

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Daniel

Matter Type:

Criminal Damage

Daniel

June 02, 2025

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Bethany Wilson

Bethany was appointed to me as the duty solicitor and immediately made me feel more at ease with the situation that I was going through both with the way she communicated on a personal level and professionally when handling my case.

Bethany made the effort to take real interest in my case and make positive steps to get me the best results from the moment that I met her.

One of the best things about having Bethany on my side was that I was able to contact her personally at any time if I had questions.

The end result was better than I was expecting when it began and this was due to Bethany's hard work to get the best result possible. My barrister also mentioned when my case was concluded that Bethany was brilliant and looks forward to working with her again

Highly recommended.

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Colin

Matter Type:

Probate

Colin

June 01, 2025

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Don't reply to emails or phone calls

I've been dealing with this company, directly with Victoria, since August 2023. Within the past 4 months numerous emails & phone calls have been ignored. My dealings were passed over to them from a previous solicitors, as it had been a very complex case, therefore I trusted this company. However, now I am very disappointed due to the lack of communication.

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Shane

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Disputed Trusts

Shane

May 30, 2025

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Will adjustment

Nicola and the friendly Forbes team dealt with my case with compassion and professionalism throughout the process. Communications were very informative and handled promptly with any questions that arose being answered fully and explained clearly, which during such a stressful time helped a great deal in putting my mind at ease.
I would confidently recommend to anyone seeking legal assistance in similar circumstances to approach Nicola Smith at Forbes to be in your corner.

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Andrew

Matter Type:

Accidents In Public Places

Andrew

May 29, 2025

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Lisa Atkinson - compensation claim

I broke my ankle in a pothole and was looking for a local firm to help with legal action. Lisa Atkinson went above and beyond to help with my claim. Very knowledgeable, excellent communication - keeping me informed every step of the way. I have no qualms in recommending both Forbes solicitors and Lisa Atkinson to anyone.

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Herbie

Matter Type:

Business Crime

Herbie

June 01, 2025

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Herbie

Bradley Hayes is an absolute credit and asset to this firm. His demeanour, knowledge, communication and approachable personality is what a good solicitor must have to gain the trust and confidence of a client like me who was in a dark and stressful situatuin. An absolutely class act.

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Adrian

Adrian

April 10, 2025

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Adrian

A good experience with staff

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Z

February 14, 2025

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A client

They just not worth it!

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Lynn

Lynn

February 04, 2025

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Lynn

Not impressed with these. They charge for even a telephone conversation. Heard very little on updates on my dad's will and I'm the executive. If you want a expensive solicitor and get ripped off go with these. I've had more free advice from Farley and there not even dealing with it at no cost.

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Peter

Peter

December 11, 2024

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Avoid

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About this branch

Description

Forbes Solicitors has offices across the North but our roots are firmly based in Lancashire. We offer the full range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients and a number of specialist sectors where we excel nationally. Our clients tell us that we stand out from other firms. We are real people who are passionate about getting the best results. Working together and listening to our clients, we provide genuine and practical advice.

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Actions against the police
    • Actions against the police
    • Police negligence
    • Wrongful arrest or false imprisonment
  • Clinical Negligence
    • Clinical Negligence
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
  • Education
    • Education
  • Employment
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employment Contracts
    • Employment Law
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
  • Family Law
    • Family law
  • Housing & Property
    • Residential Conveyancing
  • Immigration
    • Immigration Law
  • Personal Injury
    • Personal Injury Law
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Banking
    • Banking
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • 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
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Credit Control
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Intellectual Property
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Share option schemes
  • 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
    • Engineering contracts
    • Framework agreements
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Advertising and Marketing Compliance
    • Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
    • Computer and IT Law
    • Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
    • Copyright
    • Dealing with intellectual property infringements
    • Design rights and product designs
    • Domain Names
    • GDPR
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
    • Patents
    • Personality and Image Rights
    • Trade Marks and Designs
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