Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

01689 887 887

CWJ is an award winning regional firm of Solicitors based in Orpington, Kent serving private individuals, businesses and organisations. With commercial clients ranging in size from sole traders to large public companies and other institutions such as charities and medical practices, we have accumulated extensive experience of the legal issues faced by businesses and other organisations. Read more...

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Valiant House
12 Knoll Rise
Kent
BR6 0PG
01689 887 887
www.cwj.co.uk

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Available lawyers at Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

Andrew Wright

Faye Shortall

Hardeep Bains

Abigail Doust

Claire Schneck

Omari Saeed Elcock

Leah Noyes

Laura Claridge

Grace Clarke

Amanda Custis

Karthiga Sangaralingam

David Morrison

Laura Thompson

Alis Ahmedova

Amanda Mehlin

Sophie Ruthven-Murray

Alison Hall

Emily Nicholson

Carly Johnson

Partner & Head of Residential Property

Sandy Hills

Chireen Miller

Keith Doherty

Jill Lawton

Alexander Wormald

Partner and Head of Personal Injury

Sarmad Gassoub

Didem Budak

Ben Madden

Daninder Dhillon

Edward White

Emily Scarr Hall

Gemma Mitten

Ife Kehinde-Taiwo

Litigation Support Assistant

Josephine Bowman

Kate Horley

Katie White

Megan Hill-Dillon

Michelle Easton

Ovid Busette

Tamara Clary

Tom Curtis

How Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd 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 Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Clarkson Wright & Jakes 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 0%

Overpriced 8%

About Right 90%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 98%

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Clarkson Wright & Jakes 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 Clarkson Wright & Jakes 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 98%

No 2%

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 Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Consumer

1st / 5

42nd / 4507

Company & Commercial

1st / 7

91st / 4288

Housing & Property

1st / 6

112th / 4212

Family Law

1st / 5

102nd / 3816

Wills, Trusts & Probate

2nd / 6

205th / 3466

Commercial Property

1st / 5

12th / 3276

Employment

1st / 7

73rd / 3058

Personal Injury

1st / 6

157th / 2342

Money & Tax

1st / 6

105th / 1831

Professional Negligence

1st / 2

76th / 1177

IT & Intellectual Property

1st / 1

59th / 1037

Dispute Resolution

1st / 3

96th / 1031

Clinical Negligence

1st / 5

39th / 938

Notary

1st / 396

1st / 710

Construction

1st / 2

46th / 579

Charities

1st / 1

49th / 560

Energy & Transport

1st / 1

19th / 510

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

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

708
Very Good

49
Average

4
Poor

2
Awful

10

Overall experience

Value For Money
Communication
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Approachability
Documentation Accuracy
Legal knowledge

Notary

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Notary

Jacqui

June 27, 2025

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Notary of the Public

I had some papers which needed to be notarised and carried out a google search for a Notary of the Public in Bromley and the surrounding areas.

A total of 2 companies were short-listed in close proximity to my home and CWJ came in at a much more reasonable cost than the second firm and have to add the service was efficient and very professional.

CWJ explained the process of getting a document notarised (as this is priced per each 'document' which needs to be signed.

The whole process took est 30 minutes and was able to pay by card once the documents were notarised.

There are parking bays close to CWJ offices, but generally no free parking during working hours as far as I could see.

CWJ also offer other services from wills, inheritance tax planning, retirement planning, buying and selling houses and dealing with other family issues.

Very professional company/staff. Recommended and I would also use their services again.

Lawyer named in this review:
Andrew Wright

Andrew Wright

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Commercial Property

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Commercial Leases

Anita Nye

June 27, 2025

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First class service

We have used Omari as our solicitor a number of times. He has always been professional and his communication has always been first class. We would highly recommend him and we still continue to work with him.
Thank you Omari

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Omari Saeed Elcock

Omari Saeed Elcock

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Nesadeva Sivanesan

June 25, 2025

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Other

We had a great experience working with the team at CWJ, particularly Karthiga Sangaralingam, throughout our property transaction. From start to finish, the communication was clear, prompt, and professional. Karthiga guided us through every step of the process with patience and attention to detail, making what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. We truly appreciated her responsiveness and dedication, and we felt well-supported at every stage.

We would happily recommend CWJ to anyone looking for reliable and efficient legal support in a property matter.

Lawyer named in this review:
Karthiga Sangaralingam

Karthiga Sangaralingam

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Helen

June 24, 2025

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Residential Property/Conveyancing

Prompt professional service. Second time of using their conveyancing service and will use again.

Lawyer named in this review:
Carly Johnson

Carly Johnson

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Liam Parkinson

June 24, 2025

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Residential Property/Conveyancing

Very professional and helpful threw out thank you so much

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Leah Noyes

Leah Noyes

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Anonymous

June 20, 2025

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Residential Property/Conveyancing

Very helpful and efficient service from Carly and her team

Lawyer named in this review:
Carly Johnson

Carly Johnson

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Notary

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Notary

James Ward

June 17, 2025

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Notarial Services

I required several documents to be notarised and found the service at CWJ to be excellent. Alis and the team were very helpful and responsive to my requirements.

Lawyer named in this review:
Andrew Wright

Andrew Wright

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 17 June, 2025:

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given the notary team and look forward to working with you in the future.

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June 17, 2025

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Notarial Service

I was delighted to find one agency in the heart of Orpington, Kent as I was desperate. A special power of attorney was required urgently in order for my Dad to sort out things from abroad. I was even nervous to contact CWJ because I have not done one in this country. I have done one previously but this was in our own embassy but now they do not have that service. Fortunately, when I emailed, Alis responded very on time, which was very encouraging. I called her and has made an appointment the closest I could have. Arrived at their office, the lady in the reception was very welcoming, met Alis who was very welcoming too! The place makes you relax but I cannot as I have never met a solicitor or someone with this kind of position. I don't know why but that was my feeling. Then I met Mr. Andrew and has said you looked nervous. Yes I said because my Dad wants the SPA ASAP. He actually calmed me down when we shook hands and explained my purpose. After that, he reassured that it wont be long you. We will let you go as soon as the reception have completed everything I waited for about 10 mins. Afterwards, Alis even directed me to post this via DHL only, the safest way, which I did. And today, it is already on my Dad's hands, just exactly in time! I am very grateful for all your assistance! Excellent service!

Lawyer named in this review:
Andrew Wright

Andrew Wright

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 17 June, 2025:

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given Alis and Andrew and we look forward to working with you in the future.

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Anonymous

June 16, 2025

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Excellent service

Very happy with the service. Professional, friendly and understanding of my requirements. Alis was very helpful from my initial enquiry and provided great support throughout. Andrew completed the task without fuss, which gave me great confidence.

Lawyer named in this review:
Andrew Wright

Andrew Wright

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 17 June, 2025:

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Charlotte

June 12, 2025

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Residential Property/Conveyancing

Carly was supportive, answered my many questions and kept me fully up to date with the progress without chasing.
Would use CWJ for future property moves.

Lawyer named in this review:
Carly Johnson

Carly Johnson

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 17 June, 2025:

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given Carly and look forward to working with you in the future.

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LEXUS

June 04, 2025

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LEXUS

Following my recent conversation with Christa on May 29th at 9:54 AM regarding the price for a deed of variation, I cannot accept your offer of an initial consultation with a partner at £400 per hour or the quote of £500 to £1,000 for the variation.
I consider it opportunistic exploitation and excessive for a relatively simple task.
Lawhive provided a free telephone consultation and a fixed price of £479.

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 04 June, 2025:

Thank you for your feedback. While we don’t appear to have acted for you as a client, we appreciate the opportunity to clarify our approach. In cases where the scope of work isn’t yet clear, we offer an hourly rate. This ensures we can provide a more accurate and tailored estimate once we fully understand your needs — typically after the initial meeting. Unlike the providers that only deal online, we aim to deliver value through clear advice which we are happy to do in a face-to-face meeting. We’re happy to discuss costs further if that would be helpful.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Tessa

May 27, 2025

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Tessa

Clarkson Wright and Jakes represented me last year for the sale of my property in Kent and I was so impressed with them that I requested their services again when I was ready to purchase my new home in Shropshire more recently.

Leah Noyes and her support team were professional and thorough throughout the whole conveyancing process. They were quick to respond to my queries and they made sure that every detail was covered before advising exchange and completion on my purchase. I have no hesitation in recommending this firm. They were five star in their service.

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 28 May, 2025:

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We're pleased that you are happy with the service you received and hope that you are settling into your new home.

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Michele

February 21, 2025

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Michele

CWJ dealt with the sale of my late mother’s house. Cost was accurate and I was kept informed every step of the way as to what stage we were at.
Chireen Miller did the conveyancing and I would definitely use her again if I needed to.
Sarah Cheeseman from the legal team was also very helpful.

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 21 February, 2025:

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. We are pleased we could assist you.

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Andrew

December 24, 2024

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Thanks to Faye Shortall for guiding me through a matter with my employer, with clarity, thoroughness and good advice.

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 06 January, 2025:

Thank you Andrew for this review. Faye was pleased to able to support you with this matter.

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Claire

December 20, 2024

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Claire

After not getting much help elsewhere for an ID1 Form, I reached out to Clarkson Wright & Jakes Notaries who were really helpful despite it being a quick, off service and were able to help me complete the form with a friendly and approachable manner. Thank you Alis and Andrew.

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review on 06 January, 2025:

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback. We're pleased we could help and glad to hear you were happy with the service. We hope we can be of assistance in the future.

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Simon Fox

July 16, 2015

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Simon Fox recommends Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd.

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Tammy Lartice

December 12, 2014

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Tammy Lartice recommends Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd.

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