Blakewater Certus

I instructed Blakewater Certus, specifically Naheem, for a complex property matter with many moving parts. Having previously worked with a medium-sized firm whose advice I found disappointing and even negligent (cheapest isn’t always best), I knew I couldn’t afford any more mistakes and I absolutely needed someone who would be on it from day one.

Before instructing Blakewater Certus, I spent time researching and speaking to various firms. Naheem came highly recommended for his expertise in this area, and he absolutely lived up to that reputation.

He was consistently responsive, courteous, and genuinely went the extra mile at every stage. Despite the geographical distance (I’m based in Surrey and the firm is in the North), communication was seamless and the service always felt first-class.

Working in an in-house legal team myself, I regularly deal with large firms - but the quality of service I received from this smaller firm was, in many ways, better. Naheem gave clear, honest, no-nonsense advice - he didn’t sugar-coat anything or waste time. He cuts through the jargon, explains things plainly, and focuses on what actually matters to get the job done. I truly appreciated that level of professionalism and the flexibility he showed in response to our specific circumstances. He made a difficult and high-stakes situation feel manageable and under control.

His specialised expertise made all the difference. If you’re dealing with a complex property issue and need someone reliable, honest, sharp, and straightforward, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and the team at Blakewater Certus.

Should the need arise, I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.

I contacted Blakewater Certus Solicitors through a recommendation from another solicitor. We were informed that Naheem Anwar is a very experienced and knowledgeable solicitor who will be able to manage our case.

We were not local to their organisation and had concerns how our case would be managed. Naheem manged the case remotely and kept us updated via emails and phone calls from himself and Alisha. He always gave us time when we phoned and allowed flexibility when we travelled to visit him.

Naheem clearly knew what results we wanted; with his legal experience he was able to quickly achieve the positive outcomes within a short space of time. I am glad that we appointed Naheem to represent us, and I would recommend Blakewater Certus Solicitors to others.

I contacted Blakewater Certus Solicitors just 6 working days before a scheduled court hearing - very short notice – and they were able to act quickly and efficiently. A prompt meeting was arranged, and they swiftly began preparing for the hearing.

I was particularly impressed with Naheem Anwar and Alisha Renah, who were both extremely professional and thorough. During our meeting, everything was clearly explained and discussed in detail, which helped me feel much more positive and informed during what was an incredibly stressful time.

Mr Anwar stayed in regular contact throughout – via both email and phone – and kept me updated every step of the way, including during the course of two court hearings. After the final hearing, he took the time to debrief me, answer any outstanding questions, and advise me on possible future legal scenarios and actions to take in case anything further arose.

Overall, I was very satisfied with the service and support I received from Blakewater Certus. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

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I had an excellent experience with this solicitor service for my boundary dispute case. From start to finish, Naheem and Sahdia were incredibly helpful. They were honest, highly professional, and clearly very experienced. Throughout the process, they were easy to contact and always responded promptly to any questions or concerns I had. Their support gave me confidence and peace of mind during a stressful time. I truly appreciate their hard work and would highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance.

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I am immensely grateful to Blake water Solicitors for his exceptional assistance in obtaining my partner visa for the UK. Ammad's expertise and dedication were evident throughout the process, and his personalized approach made a significant difference. He navigated the complexities of immigration law with
precision, providing clear and timely communication. Thanks to his efforts, I
am now happily receiving visa for my wife and joining her soon. I highly
recommend Ammad for his outstanding work. Thank you for making this
journey smoother and ensuring a
positive outcome for my case. A 10/10
from me! Thanks you him and his team.

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I chose Blackwater Solicitors based on their impressive online reviews, despite their quoted fee of £2,878 being significantly higher than most high-street solicitors. I assumed that this premium price would guarantee a smoother, more efficient process.

Unfortunately, the transaction never progressed beyond the survey stage due to structural issues with the property. Throughout the process, my solicitor, A.S. exchanged a few emails most of them generic and asking for ID and other documents etc.
Even then some responses took weeks, and during that time, no meaningful legal progress or guidance was provided.

the cost breakdown of few emails for a broken house purchase deal has come down to this


- ID Verification: £14
- Search Pack: £314
- "Profit": £1,000
- VAT on profit: £200


If you're considering Blackwater Solicitors based on their reviews, I strongly urge you to conduct thorough research and compare offerings from other firms. Many local firm will quote you 1200 to 1500 £ less and will provide better service and you can use this money to your new house purchase or go on short holiday after your stressful period.
Best of luck buying people and do consider shopping around rather falling for such reviews.
Dr S Ahmad

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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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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