Recommendations & Testimonials

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Legal 500 recommends Margaret Phillips at Howells Solicitors for high value work and children matters.

Individuals with considerable experience in tax and estate planning include Court of Protection panel member John O’Connell at Howells Solicitors – Legal 500.

Legal 500 recommends Howells Solicitors for commercial property in South Wales.

Testimonials 

“Receptionist Elaine was very helpful, polite and friendly. Richard Thornton was very efficient, professional and friendly. Lesley also kept us up to date with information with a friendly and professional manner. All in all a very good team to deal with our property purchases.” Mr. Goodman

"We found your service friendly, helpful with all queries answered promptly and efficiently. With special thanks to Lesley for all her help." Mr Edwin Clive Jenkins & Mrs Jill Jenkins

"Fantastic help, advice and service from all of the team at Caerphilly office." Mr Steven Lloyd Cochrane & Mrs Elizabeth Jayne Cochrane

Gemma Champion - "Having worked in the city for over 20 years & dealt with major firm’s of solicitors, I was very impressed with both Gemma & Susie. They would be a credit to the major London firms. Well done to both of them."

"Richard Thornton was reliable, efficient and provided a friendly service." Mrs Edith Kay Ricketts

“Andrea and Marilyn – thank you for all your help with regards to purchasing my bungalow, at times above and beyond the call of duty!” Mrs. Williams

“I’d like to personally pass on my thanks to Sara and Claire. They always answered their direct dials or returned my calls when unavailable and answered all queries promptly. If they were unable to provide an answer to my query that day, they gave me a courtesy phone call at the end of the day to say they would follow it up the day after with the sellers. Thank you again to you both.” Miss Davies

“I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Genette and her team. I would definitely use your efficient service again – a great team!” Mrs. Coomansing

“Both Sian Turvey and Barbara Jenkins provided clear and concise answers at all times. A pleasure to deal with.”Mrs. Jones

“Excellent teamwork on your behalf – when dealing with the vendor’s solicitor who was obstructive over several issues. Thanks for getting the job done!”Mr. Walters

“Everything was explained properly without all the jargon so I actually understood it all. Makes a lovely change!”Mrs. Bradley-Sutton

"We were both very pleased with the service provided by Mark & Terri. Any questions were dealt with immediately and always answered in full. You both went that “extra mile” – thank you!"Mr. Colin Paul Belcher 

"I would just like to commend Genette Jones and the team for their friendly and professional service. I can imagine the stress the team must be under with all the accounts they work on and the anxiousness of clients (like us), but every single time we spoke with Genette and others we were greeted and spoken to in an incredibly polite and friendly manner. They do an outstanding job and should be considered an extremely valuable asset to Howells." Mr Anthony Keith Wolski & Mrs Emma Kirsty Wolski 

"I was impressed with your lightning fast response time. Also with your clear grasp of every aspect of the transaction." Mr Alan Guy Thomas & Mrs Pauline Louise Thomas

"This is the second occasion that I have chosen Howells to act on my behalf in a property purchase. The first instance provided me with an extremely effective and positive result which led me to use them again. I would not hesitate to recommend you as a business to friends or clients in the future." Mr Steven John Williams 

"I would recommend Sara Miles as she was prompt, accurate and very professional with a friendly manner." Mrs Adrienne Kirsti Thomas 

"Thank you very much for all your help and efficiency throughout. I’ll defiantly be using you in the future and will be recommending you." Mr Steven John Hopkins

"Genette and the two ‘Jos’ were very helpful and understanding. Many Thanks." Miss Bethan Mair Davies & Mr Andrew Ward

"Having dealt with other solicitors recently you company is by far the best. Both Sara and Clair were excellent and a pleasure to deal with." Mr Hayden Rees  

"We received an extremely efficient service and Leslie was very informative and helpful from the start to finish of the process." Mr Justin Craig Fowler & Mrs Katie Jane Fowler  

"Your staff have been very polite, have answered all my queries quickly and professionally and I would definitely recommend your company." Mr David William John & Mrs Teresa Judith John

"Our principal contacts were Sara Miles and Claire Edwards. We were very impressed that responses to our telephone and email queries for advice or clarification were always dealt with most promptly and we were kept up to date with progress. It was a pleasure to deal with Sara Claire, both of whom are a credit to Howells and excellent ambassadors for the company." Mrs Mary Phillips & Colin Ward 

"Absolute professionalism." Mr George Brian Morris & Mrs Susan Elaine Morris 

"…the service my brother and I received was excellent. I must say the selling of the house was painless and that was because of Sian Turvey. She is a wonderful asset to your company." Mr David Evans and Mrs Margaret Susan Smith

"We would just like to thank Lesley and Richard for their patience with regard to the sale of our property as a number of hitches occurred. They both understood the problems that were uncovered and did their utmost to see the sale go through. Very friendly and accessible." Mr David Robert Smith & Mrs Valerie Anne Smith 

"Excellent Service. Thank you very much." Mr Colin Brown 

"Karanne was excellent to work with – she explained everything very clearly and patiently. I felt like a valued customer and found she was approachable and keen to help as much as she could – Thank you." Miss Julie Heywood

"We have used Andrea Coombes on two occasions. She is very helpful. I find her approachable in a calm and friendly manner. Kept us informed. All went well." Mr David John Hammett and Mrs Rona Hammett

"Sara was most helpful as were all the staff we dealt with; a professional service from start to finish. Thanks." Mrs Andrea Theresa Goulding & Mr Andrew Goulding 

"Sara Miles acted expeditiously and exchanged and completed in a short space of time and to target – well done!" Mr Peter John Campbell & Mrs Sheila Mary Campbell

"I found all staff to be professional and courteous and the solicitor handling my purchase, Sara Miles, was particularly proficient." Mr Michael John Chapman 

"Richard was very helpful and efficient in dealing withy a purchase that was not straight forward. Great job. Receptionist is always very polite and cheerful." Mr Simon Goodman & Mrs Vanessa Jayne Goodman

"I was pleased with everything you did for me. I thought Gemma Champions telephone manner in particular was excellent!!! She certainly came across very helpful. Excellent service throughout! Thank you." Mrs Mary Merritt

"I am very impressed with the service received from your company especially Sian Turvy, who proved to be most helpful and efficient whenever I contacted her. It helped me to deal with what could have been a very stressful process. I would not hesitate to use your company again and will certainly recommend you to family and friends. Thank you very much." Mrs Yvonne Hughes