Courtyard Solicitors LLP

Do not use these solicitors! My brother and I used them recently to sell our property, and we were absolutely appalled with the level of service we received. I can't emphasise strongly enough how difficult and stressful they made the entire process through their incompetence and lack of professionalism. They failed to read our lease documents properly, they never responded to emails (even when our emails asked them a direct question or made a direct request of them), they failed to acquire documents necessary for the sale in a timely fashion (resulting in me having to take time off work and get the documents myself) and after all this they then tried to overcharge us for their work (inexplicably double counting a retention charge)! I strongly recommend that you avoid using them - use a lawyer recommended by a friend if possible.

Sean helped to create a smooth process for us with our first home purchase and answered our many questions! Good reliable service.

Clearly defined rates (which are good value in my view). Advice was prompt, as was their help in getting completion done on a conveyance in short order. Good location as well in central Wimbledon, well connected.

Over the past 18 months I have used Courtyard Solicitors for a number of legal issues including establishing a power of attorney for myself and other members of my family, writing my will and extending the lease on a leasehold property. The service I have received is excellent. Good communication and updates and good at simplifying legal language. Prompt action on all issues. Nice people to deal with and very sensitive when dealing with my elderly Mum. Would recommend.

I was very much helped by Sean White at the Wimbledon branch of Courtyard solicitors, Sean White is great polite kind caring and very knowledgeable he was very efficient always chasing and dealing with my problem straight away.If Anyone I know needs a solicitor I’ll recommend Sean White for sure without a doubt, also whenever I go to the building it’s very clean and the staff are so sweet and helpful.

Dealt with Courtyard Solicitors for the purchase of my flat 5 years ago and its sale more recently. Sean was friendly, professional and worked quickly when under pressure to close the deal due to my buyers' mortgage offer expiring. Value for money. Would recommend.

I notice the following reviews date from three years ago, and this firm is unrecognisable from my experience of it. The service was appallingly unprofessional: after I had paid his fee Jonathan Green did not respond to emails or phone messages. After six weeks he emailed with incorrect advice as he had clearly misremembered details from our meeting. He also never provided a letter in hard copy, which he had promised. Since then he has ignored my request to reduce or refund his fee. Likewise the senior partner, Sean White, has remained silent. Disgraceful service, and a waste of money.

Do not use this firm if you are needing a solicitor to assist in a divorce. Please go elsewhere , I wish I could share how this firm has treated me since March 2020 and the nightmare continues. Months later divorce done but things which should have been sent to the court have not been sent. My emails remain unanswered as do those of my ex partners solicitor. Have lodged a complaint with the ombudsman. Really appalling service and not a good way to treat a human being. Adding mental anguish still full on due to this firm and lack of empathy

I actually worked at Courtyard for 5 years but am writing a review as I feel some of the other reviews here are biased towards being unfair and are also vindictive.I know some of the clients who have written reviews here have 'axes to grind' with Courtyard and Sean White, not all of them however and those clients I do not know their situations.Sean gives honest, straightforward and practical advice and is always available via email or phone to give advice. I can quite honestly say that for every client who gives a bad review I know personally a lot of clients who would give a good review and recommend him.Personally if I am undertaking legal transactions Sean and his team are the ones I would come to first and I have personally recommended him to a few friends especially with regard to conveyancing matters.

Worst experience ever!!! Absolutely incompetent to the point where they nearly made us lose our flat by refusing to deal with our case in a prompt and efficient manner. The most straightforward flat purchase (no chain on either side and financials in place at the time of putting our offer) took months to complete. Their customer service is absolutely appalling. Words can't describe how very bad they are.STAY AWAY.