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Client Reviews
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Commercial Litigation Matters
Jamia Masjid Noor - Huddersfield
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Recently represented us in a litigation case. Did an excellent job. Very professional and capable. Highly recommended
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Developer disputes
Harry
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BEWARE OF What was supposed to be a simple winding up petition has been unnecesarily prolonged. I carry out winding up petitions regularly in chasing commercial tenant debt. I thought I'd try a Blakewater Certus for a change. £6,000 has been transferred to their client account and I've been charged £3,600 for work carried out on the case to date and there is no sight of the winding up petition documents being issued. In comparison, a leading law firm in Leeds that I use charge £600 for the background on / reviewing the case and issuing the winding up petiton. Please go to a larger Leeds firm as this company is only interested in creating more work at your expense.
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Residential Conveyancing
Mustafa
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Blakewater Certus Solicitors have seen through two separate property transactions for me in the last three years. The service provided has been excellent.
Ahisha Safdar dealt with my first matter in 2021-22 and she was brilliant. Professional, to-the-point and very knowledgeable. Due to circumstances outside of our control, the process ran on for nine months but Ahisha’s promptness cannot be faulted. She displayed the utmost patience throughout and knew exactly when to apply pressure and when to allow time. I was grateful for Ahisha’s no-nonsense approach and all her updates made me feel at ease knowing that my case was in such competent hands.
Elina Jahangir dealt with my second matter in 2024-25. Elina is an absolute superstar. Very calm, collected, highly organised and willing to go above and beyond for her clients. From the beginning I was in a rush to reach completion as soon as possible due to having to deal with a somewhat turbulent agent as well as a sharia-compliant lender (for which the process is ordinarily longer). At no point did Elina make me feel like I was asking too much. Instead, throughout the process I felt assured that Elina was very much in my corner. She gave regular updates and realistic timeframes and we ended up being ready to complete a week ahead of our schedule. Due to other parties in the chain, there were some bumps in the road, however Elina navigated through these like a consummate professional.
For any future conveyancing matters, I will certainly be appointing Blakewater Certus Solicitors again.
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David
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I highly recommend Elina Jahangir, the Solicitor that handled my remortgage application who is very efficient and has kept me updated throughout the entire process while being professional, courteous, and great to deal with. I could not have asked for more. Thank you.
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Nagina
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Jus want to say thanku to Ayaaz Dar, I would recommend blakewater solicitors to everyone who is selling/ purchasing a house, very very helpful, made me at ease, there for you when you needed him, what can I say jus so approachable/ hot things done really quickly , thanku once again , nagina and tariq
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Syed
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I recently appointed Blakewater Certus Solicitors for the conveyancing process to buy a house through an Islamic mortgage. Unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory due to the inefficiency and incompetence of the trainee solicitor assigned to my case.
The primary issue I faced was the prolonged and painful communication process. I was repeatedly reminded that the company's standard response time is 5 days, as stated in their agreement. While I acknowledge that I did not pay attention to this clause when appointing the company, I believe that such a long response time is unacceptable, especially when dealing with urgent matters.
Furthermore, I frequently received complaints from the seller's solicitor and the estate agent about the lack of communication from this person. As a result, I had to spend a significant amount of time relaying information between all parties involved. The inefficiency ultimately led to the seller pulling out of the contract, and I had to agree to pay an additional £5,000 to proceed with the purchase.
Due to the continued lack of communication, care, and concern from both the trainee solicitor and the company, I decided to terminate their services and appoint another solicitor. This decision, although it resulted in me paying double fees for the same work, was undoubtedly the best choice I made. The new solicitor was professional, and prompt, and completed the conveyancing process efficiently, allowing me to successfully purchase the property.
Based on my experience, I will never engage with [Solicitor Company Name] again. I have also advised a colleague, who is about to undergo the same process, to avoid this company.
I hope this feedback is taken seriously to improve the quality of service for future clients.
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New home purchases and sales
I
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I used Blakewater Solicitors for an Islamic Mortgage and I was highly impressed with their service. Communication was clear from the start. They provided a step-by-step guide of the process and were proactive in ensuring things were in place or chased up on time, to reduce the risk of any delays. It was very easy to get in touch with the team regarding any queries and they were always happy to help. My case was managed by Ahisha and Abdul Hafeez, who were both excellent. Thanks for making the process as seamless and efficient as possible.
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Tom
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I have used Blakewater before and my experience as a returning client was very good. Both Henna & Ahisha were very attentive throughout and more than happy to answer questions. Ahisha provided great support throughout the process and worked very efficiently to ensure we hit the intended exchange date!
I would recommend Blakewater for any mortgage/re-mortgage work.
A representative from Blakewater Certus responded to this review on 04 July, 2023:
Hi Tom, thank you for sharing your positive experience as a returning client of Blakewater Solicitors. We're delighted to hear that Henna and Ahisha provided you with excellent service and were attentive to your needs. It's great to know that they were readily available to answer your questions and provided the necessary support throughout the process. Thank you for recommending us to others & if there's anything else we can assist you with in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Khadijah
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I am returning client I had a pleasure working with Megan she is really lovely, empathetic and competent. We had great communication and she handled everything so well. Thank you Megan x
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Residential Conveyancing
Imran
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First time property buyer and Ayaaz was very honest from the beginning with the whole process of buying a new build with Islamic finance - we decided to go ahead anyway and Henna was assigned to our case.
The process was stressful but ultimately we completed everything in timely fashion thanks to Henna - she gave sound advice from beginning to end
One area I think that could be improved on would be communication - sometimes I felt like I was chasing up queries without any updates
Overall a satisfactory experience and would recommend to others
A representative from Blakewater Certus responded to this review on 11 May, 2023:
Hi Imran, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are so pleased that Ayaaz, Henna & the team helped alleviate some of the stress of being a first-time buyer. We understand how overwhelming the Conveyancing process can be so it's great to hear that you felt supported throughout. We appreciate your comments regarding our communication and will take this on board to help us improve our service in the future. Your recommendation is most appreciated. Best wishes, the team at Blakewater Solicitors.
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Shua
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We had our house purchase handled by conveyancing solicitor Ahisha Safdar, and we couldn’t be happier with the service she provided. Ahisha is one of the kindest and most professional individuals we've worked with. She was always available to answer our queries patiently and promptly, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for high-quality, professional conveyancing services.
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Mustafa
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Blakewater Certus Solicitors have seen through two separate property transactions for me in the last three years. The service provided has been excellent.
Ahisha Safdar dealt with my first matter in 2021-22 and she was brilliant. Professional, to-the-point and very knowledgeable. Due to circumstances outside of our control, the process ran on for nine months but Ahisha’s promptness cannot be faulted. She displayed the utmost patience throughout and knew exactly when to apply pressure and when to allow time. I was grateful for Ahisha’s no-nonsense approach and all her updates made me feel at ease knowing that my case was in such competent hands.
Elina Jahangir dealt with my second matter in 2024-25. Elina is an absolute superstar. Very calm, collected, highly organised and willing to go above and beyond for her clients. From the beginning I was in a rush to reach completion as soon as possible due to having to deal with a somewhat turbulent agent as well as a sharia-compliant lender (for which the process is ordinarily longer). At no point did Elina make me feel like I was asking too much. Instead, throughout the process I felt assured that Elina was very much in my corner. She gave regular updates and realistic timeframes and we ended up being ready to complete a week ahead of our schedule. Due to other parties in the chain, there were some bumps in the road, however Elina navigated through these like a consummate professional.
For any future conveyancing matters, I will certainly be appointing Blakewater Certus Solicitors again.
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Anmol
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I recently used Blakewater Certus for the purchase of my new home, and I’m really pleased with the service I received from Elina who handled my case. She was very professional, efficient, and always quick to respond to any questions I had. The whole process was handled smoothly from start to finish, and Elina kept me informed every step of the way. Buying a house can be stressful, but she made it feel straightforward and manageable. I’d happily recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable solicitor for a property purchase.
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Abu
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I recently used the services of Ayaaz Darr at Blakewater Certus Solicitors for my property sale and purchase, and I couldn't be more impressed. From start to finish, he was professional, efficient, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. Communication was clear and timely, and he and his colleagues always made sure I understood every step, no matter how complex.
His attention to detail and dedication to ensuring everything was handled correctly gave me peace of mind during what can be a very stressful time. They were always available to answer questions and went above and beyond to make sure deadlines were met.
I genuinely appreciated their proactive approach and how smoothly they managed the legal side of things. I would highly recommend Blakewater Certus Solicitors and Ayaaz Darr to anyone looking for reliable, knowledgeable, and client-focused conveyancing solicitors.
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Ifrah
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A huge thank you to Ahisha and the team at Blakewater Solicitors for their excellent service throughout the entire process. They were extremely professional and provided clear communication every step of the way. I would highly recommend!
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Blakewater Solicitors provides a tailored and unique service to each client. It’s friendly, client focused and approachable attitude, coupled with its commitment to legal excellence, has seen Blakewater become one of the most prestigious law firms in the UK. Blakewater Solicitors has won many nationally recognised awards for its efficient and professional service. It has become one of the leading market provider for property transactions in the North of England, and the market leading conveyancing firm dealing with Islamic Home Purchase Plans in the UK. This flexible, professional and expert service has allowed Blakewater Solicitors and its clients to thrive in today’s global marketplace.
