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Grant of Probate
Alice was a very polite professional solicitor, very good communication skills.
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Max Barford Solicitors (Part of Parfitt Cresswell Solicitors)
01892 526 442
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Lucy
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Highly recommended
Mary was great to deal with. Responsive, professional, attentive & understanding. I felt very heard in relation to my needs & wishes & feel confident that my Will is now in good order.
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John
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An excellent professional service, which was a pleasure to use
I've had the pleasure of having Mark as my lawyer on multiple occasions and would highly recommend him due to his expertise, professionalism and fantastic personality. He was always on hand to help, with great advice and understanding of the situation. On top of this, he kept me regularly updated and provided a high level of detail throughout the process. I’d highly recommend Mark and Parfitt Cresswell!
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Michelle
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Professional & Caring service
We were in need of new wills , the lack of mobility for my husband had been the barrier to us getting on and making them . Mary Casey offered to come to our house for the signing once all the details were agreed along with her associate Alice who dealt swiftly with all my questions leading up to the this . We were both very pleased we used Parfitt Cresswell in Tunbridge Wells and feel our minds are at rest about how it will be dealt with when the time comes . They even store the original wills for you at no extra cost .
Thank you ladies first class !
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Anonymous
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Selling property
Reason for 3 star rating was delayed by 2 months then date I have stated 6 months prior to this
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Finance
Anonymous
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Poor communication
Constantly had to chase for updates / progress on work.
Never answered the phone, rarely responded to emails in a timely manner
A representative from Max Barford Solicitors (Part of Parfitt Cresswell Solicitors) responded to this review on 07 May, 2025:
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the service you received whilst instructing our firm. We strive for excellence and are disappointed to read that this has not met our usual standards or expectations. We value your feedback greatly and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the points you have raised. If you would like to contact us on [email protected] a member of our team will be in touch to arrange a convenient time for you in order to discuss the above further. Thank you. Parfitt Cresswell Solicitors
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Benjamin
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Fantastic experience
Only regret we have, is not using Jackie from the start for our transfer of deeds. Jackie was fantastic and kept us updated weekly and daily leading up to the completion date. All the team were superb and were always on the other end of the phone for advice. Thanks again.
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Sharon Stratford-Tunn
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Efficient
While having to sell my parents property Mark Stoker was very patient in explaining the whole process and promptly kept me updated. Even the Estate agent who had my parents property on the market said how quickly Mark got back to him and kept him informed.
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Salwa
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Excellent service and support
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The whole experience wss supportive, clear and i feel so happy and at ease knowing everything with my will is in place. Thank you who was involved.
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Ollie
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Outstanding service with Jargon free advice
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Jo took her time to really understand our goals and gave us great advice on how to make them work.
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Daniel
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Daniel
This is the second time I have used Parfitt Cresswell, this time for the sale of my flat in London. Very happy with the service, timely and detailed responses to enquires and issues and good input with problem solving.
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Jennifer
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Jennifer
We have worked with Parfitt Creswell in the past and highly recommend them. Mary Carless was a great listener. Would not hesitate to recommend this law firm.
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Residential Conveyancing
Nick
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Nick
I have only good things to say about the work Parfitt Cresswell did for me. Mark and his team were efficient and professional, and at the right times, pro-active. Great delivery and very personable with it.
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Residential Conveyancing
Helen
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Helen
Jackie Turkel and her team recently handled the conveyancing of the sale of my mother's house.
I received a very high level of service: professional, but not without kindness and empathy. I have already recommended her services and would not hesitate to do so again.
A representative from Max Barford Solicitors (Part of Parfitt Cresswell Solicitors) responded to this review on 24 September, 2024:
Dear Ms Meade Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review, we really do appreciate your kind comments which we have passed on to Jackie Turkel whom we are sure will be delighted. Should you require any further legal advice in the future please do contact us, we would be very happy to assist. With kind regards Client Services Team
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Residential Conveyancing
Jim
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Jim
I have been dealing with the property of someone who died intestate in April 2023. I engaged Parfitt Cresswell to deal with all aspects of the deceased person's estate, including the sale of the property. Parfitt Cresswell have been most efficient and supportive in every aspect of this sale which had some complicated aspects which needed skilled and professional management. They have been courteous and helpful throughout and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone requiring conveyancing.
A representative from Max Barford Solicitors (Part of Parfitt Cresswell Solicitors) responded to this review on 16 September, 2024:
Dear Mr Cullen Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive Google review, we really do appreciate your kind comments and have passed them on the the Residential Property Team in our Tunbridge Wells office. Should you require any further legal assistance in the future please do contact us, we would be delighted to assist. With kind regards Client Services Team
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Description
Parfitt Cresswell is a regional law firm established in 1908 with offices across the South East of England offering expert legal advice with a personal touch.
Practice areas
We have excellent teams specialising in the provision of the following legal services: Private Client matters, such as Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Later Living. Family Law - divorce & separation, cohabitation, Pre & post-Nuptial Agreements, Children, Finances and Domestic Abuse Residential & Commercial Property Business & Employment Law - Buying & Selling, Disputes and Managements
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Personal areas of law
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Consumer
- Consumer Disputes
- 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
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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
- Harassment/Bullying at Work
- Maternity and Paternity
- Media and Sports
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Family Law
- 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
- Financial Matters
- Grandparents' Rights
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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
- Leasehold properties
- New home purchases and sales
- Option agreements and conditional contracts
- Property Disputes
- Renting and Tenancy Agreements
- Residential Conveyancing
- Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
- Right of First Refusal
- Right of Way and Rights to Light
- Tenant Eviction
- Transfers of parts of land
- Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
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Money & Tax
- HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
- Inheritance Tax
- Insolvency and bankruptcy
Business areas of law
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Agriculture
- Agricultural land for sale or development
- Buying and selling a farm
- Commercial contracts for farming businesses
- Employment of farm workers
- Equestrian property
- Farm partnerships and corporate structures
- Farming disputes
- Veterinary negligence
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Charities
- Charities
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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
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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
- Data Protection
- Franchising
- Intellectual Property
- 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
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IT & Intellectual Property
- Advertising and Marketing Compliance
- Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
- Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
- Copyright
- Dealing with intellectual property infringements
- Design rights and product designs
- Domain Names
- Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Patents
- Personality and Image Rights
- Trade Marks and Designs
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Regulations
- Health and Safety