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How Forrest Williams Legal Ltd 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 Forrest Williams Legal Ltd on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Forrest Williams Legal Ltd. 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 2%
Overpriced 7%
About Right 90%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Forrest Williams Legal Ltd 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 Forrest Williams Legal Ltd 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 99%
No 1%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Forrest Williams Legal Ltd 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 Forrest Williams Legal Ltd 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%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Forrest Williams Legal Ltd 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

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    214
  • Very Good

    5
  • Average

    2
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    2

Overall experience

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

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Driving without insurance

Nick

June 03, 2025

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Insurance matters!

I am incredibly grateful to Forrest Williams for their exceptional support and representation in my case involving a charge of driving without insurance.

I had been asked by a previous employer to drive a work vehicle and was assured multiple times that I was insured to do so. Unfortunately, this turned out not to be the case, and I was later arrested and charged, an extremely stressful and confusing experience, especially as I believed I was fully covered.

After seeking advice from several law firms, Forrest Williams stood out for their professionalism, understanding, and prompt communication. From the very beginning, they took the time to understand my situation and made me feel supported throughout.

A special thank you to Ian Morrell, who represented me in court. His calm, confident approach and thorough preparation made all the difference. Thanks to his efforts, the case was resolved successfully.

I highly recommend Forrest Williams to anyone facing a legal issue, particularly if you are feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. Their dedication, expertise, and genuine care for their clients truly set them apart.

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Dermot

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Matter Type:

Appeal driving conviction

Dermot

May 29, 2025

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My case.

This was my first (and last) experience of having to appear at court. Helen Newman was from the very beginning professional, thorough and cordial. Both solicitor and barrister that represented me at the initial court case and subsequent appeal were fantastic - I couldn’t have asked for better. But finally Helen interactions with me were superb always for which I was and am grateful.

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Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults

N/Q

April 19, 2025

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Very helpful and supportive through a very difficult time.

Oliver and the rest of the team were very supportive and helpful throughout a very difficult period in my life.

Their service is reliable, professional and dependable, and I would highly recommend their service to anybody in the same position.

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Sarah

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Matter Type:

Exceptional Hardship

Sarah

April 15, 2025

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Totting up ban

Very good , helped present a case from start to finish and provided a great solicitor to represent in court

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London Auto

London Auto

April 10, 2025

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Advise for driving offence

I recently received legal advice over the phone from Forrest Williams Legal Ltd, and I’m extremely grateful for their time and professionalism. Despite not charging me a penny, they answered all my questions clearly and offered helpful guidance during a stressful situation. It’s rare to come across a firm that genuinely cares and puts people first without immediately talking about fees. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking honest legal advice.

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Nik

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Matter Type:

Totting Up Driving Ban

Nik

April 08, 2025

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Successfully advised in “totting up” case

Oliver was extremely helpful and provided all the assistance required to help me successfully fight this case and avoid a ban

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David

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David

April 03, 2025

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A Difficult Time

I would highly recommend Forrest Williams for legal representation, I would personally thank Lucy and Kat for all the advice and representation. Thank you Forrest Williams.

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Ela

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Matter Type:

Criminal defence - All

Ela

April 03, 2025

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The best

Oliver is the best profesional person . He is kind , know to listen , handling our enquery in outstanding manner. Anytime I had a question , Oliver was there for me not matter if was morning , midday or evening . Oliver handled my case with high profesionalism , I could not ask for more .

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Martine

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Totting Up Driving Ban

Martine

April 03, 2025

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Exceptional Company and wonderful service!

When I realised I was in danger of losing my licence I was very anxious.
Looked online for a solicitors and Forrest Williams Ltd came up. From the second Lucy answered the call and proceeded to offer advice and support I knew this firm was the right fit for me.

Even before I instructed them, Lucy was replying to my emails and offering me an immense amount of support.

I was really nervous for the hearing however I had a strong case for extreme hardship. Lucy guided me on the statements required so I felt happier as I was fully prepared.

I managed to keep my licence which is a huge relief.

I cannot thank Lucy and Steven enough.

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Andrew

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Matter Type:

Assault

Andrew

March 26, 2025

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Represented in a criminal case

Lucy stern was amazing from the very start . Very helpful and sympathetic to my position .
Professional polite and very easy to deal with she is a credit to forest Williams . Along side Fiona my barrister they made a formidable team . I would have no hesitation in recommending this firm and Lucy

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Yasin

Yasin

May 16, 2025

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Yasin

I can’t thank Mr Williams enough for the kind man he is.

The time advice given to me and I’m not even his client.

The compassion and understanding at all levels threw out me speaking with Mr Williams could not have been more of a pleasant experience.

We live in a day and age where time is valuable for that level of expertise and for the time to be given that generously is very touching.

I’d be sure to recommend anyone that requires your expertise not mentioning my self.

Many thanks great work

Yasin

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Neil

Neil

April 17, 2025

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Neil

Absolutely amazing solicitors 💯 would highly recommend to anyone.

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Yzzy

Yzzy

April 16, 2025

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Yzzy

I can’t praise Forrest Williams enough. Every single member of the team is understanding, kind and helpful. I never felt like my questions were seen as trivial or unimportant, I also never felt rushed when I had a question.
Most importantly they empathise with your case and help you understand confusing legal jargon. They really do have your best interests as their core ethos!
They made sure I was comfortable before my case. Provided me with everything I could need and gave me an excellent service.
If anyone ever needs legal representation, I will always point them to Forrest Williams.
Thank you again for all your help.

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Mateusz

Mateusz

April 16, 2025

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Mateusz

Highly recommend. They helped me keep my driving licence. Nice and professional service.

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Steven

Steven

March 07, 2025

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Steven

Decent company ,Very helpful to my family ,Would certainly Recommend them 👍

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We started Forrest Williams in 2009 because we wanted to be different. We took a positive decision not to be limited by the service Legal Aid allows, where the government decide how much work on a case and how much support is appropriate. We understand that every case and every client are different – some people are very able to cope and will be happy to trust their case to us with minimal involvement, while others will require a tremendous amount of support and involvement that Legal Aid simply cannot provide. We are a niche practice, we only deal in areas of law that we are passionate about and where we are able to offer an expert service. We have no desire to become a large, high volume practice. We want to be able to offer all of our clients a personal bespoke service. Our clients are different too, they are not repeat offenders or career criminals. Unlike other criminal practices we do not seek to attract those sort of clients. Our clients have normally never been in trouble before, they are unfamiliar with the legal process and do not want to instruct a large practice where they will just be another number. Our clients value the personal service, and hold us to high standards that we are proud to meet and exceed.

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Personal areas of law

  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Domestic violence
    • Drugs offences
    • Fraud
    • Harassment
    • Juvenile
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Prison law
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults
    • Theft
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