Walker & Sharpe reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

Google

This firm has been sat on my partners and families inheritance for nearly a month. The house sale was completed weeks ago. I’ve heard this company uses clients money to do short term investments and it appears this is true so they can make the most interest possible with their clients money and keep it before issuing what the family is due. All correspondence is sent second class by them. There is absolutely no interest in them getting the matter completed in a timely fashion for their customer.

L · 1 June 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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We have just finished using Walker and Sharpe for the sale of our house . Josh was so efficient and helpful. Always got back with information, and very often after working hours. Never had to chase up ! When he went off on annual leave Neil and Fiona were also supportive and reassuring at difficult points in the process. Would definitely recommend them for the conveyance work of a house sale . Shona and John Scott

John · 24 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I recently instructed Neil Webster of Walker and Sharpe to sollicit the purchase of my property. I have used several sollicitors for varying reasons in the past and have been disappointed by some. This was not the case with Neil. In fact he has certainly the been the most direct and helpful sollicitor I have worked with. In part, through communicating any and all necessary information quickly and in clear language for me to understand the process and what to expect and do at each stage. Neil has been extremely on the ball at every stage of the purchase and has made communication with sellers agents before I have even had to ask when issues have arisen. Neil has been knowledgeable throughout and managed several issues well with suggestions of options to help speed up the process when things were lagging on the sellers side. Neil has been friendly and approachable to work with and has followed up even after conclusion of the sale. All in all, I have been extremely satisfied with his reliable service and would absolutely use him before any other in future if required. Thank you.

Amber · 25 May 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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UPDATE: In response to the feedback from WS, we will have to agree to disagree on some things. For example, you didn’t give me a reason why the case was dropped. You just dropped it after I complained about the communication issues. Secondly there were a small number of emails from yourselves, but as I said it was the questions that never got answered that concerned me. This isn’t just my opinion, I have since gone over all this with someone who works in this field and although they can’t represent me in Scotland,, they agreed that I have not received the support that one would expect. The fact that you mention in your response that the motion to adjourn went unopposed by me, highlights the fact that I didn’t even know I could oppose it or if there would have been any benefit to that. How can you say the person who was there on the day in court would have given me the best possible support if I wasn’t even advised about that? There is no way on earth that I would have been able to put my best defence forward at trial with someone I just met and who really didn’t know much about my case at all. So I’m not going to get into this any further on here. This isn’t the place, but in response to your comment about being given sufficient time to find someone else, the trial is next month and I have been turned down by anyone I’ve asked. I will therefore be representing myself and like I stated previously I will be taking this further in due course. Not happy at all. I have recently used Walker and Sharpe for a case in Dumfries. I am very unhappy with the service received for a number of reasons. The communication (or lack of) right from the start was poor. No answers to messages left at the office. Promises of being called back that never happened. Questions in emails not answered. For me, I’m dealing with a really important and potentially life changing trial, but feeling like I had not been able to build up my strongest defence. When I mentioned this I was told not to worry as the solicitor has a lot of experience. That may well be the case, but I felt totally unprepared and suffered badly with anxiety, because I knew the case was winnable, but didn’t feel I had been listened to at all. To make matters worse, I spoke to the solicitor 3 days before the trial and was assured that things would be okay on the day. As it turns out the solicitor didn’t turn up on the day as he was on annual leave. He didn’t mention that 3 days earlier. Apparently his colleague was going to take the case, but she was held up on another, so I ended up with someone from another firm who I didn’t know, and really didn’t know anything about my case or my defence. The moment I met him, he seemed more concerned with getting me to plead guilty, despite the fact that the main policeman in the case has been struck off for gross misconduct and is potentially looking at a prison sentence. He really didn’t seem interested in listening to me and I felt sick to the stomach and helpless. Fortunately the issue with the policeman me at that the prosecution adjourned the case which meant that I didn’t have to stand trial with someone who I felt wasn’t up to speed on the case. Following this farce, I wrote to my solicitor and complained that I had several concerns about communication issues and the fact he did not show up at court. His response was to simply defend himself which ironically consisted of a long email that seemed way more detailed than any of the other communications I had received. He then told me he was withdrawing from the case and this has left me in a very difficult position with the fact that the trial will be coming up soon and I’ve already been turned down by legal aid solicitors who don’t have the time at the moment. I have been told by some people that the solicitor I have used is a good one, but unfortunately that’s not been my experience. Maybe he would have defended me well on the day, but not if he doesn’t show up! I will now be making a complaint to the Scottish Legal Board. Very unhappy about this.

Richard · 25 February 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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My husband and I recently bought our first home and used Walker and Sharpe for the legal side of things. Neil Webster was amazing throughout the entire process, explaining different parts and their purpose. He was very responsive to emails and kept us well informed of when steps were taken and why. He also helped us with our Wills. We found the administrative staff that we spoke to, to be extremely helpful and courteous as well. We would highly recommend them!

Kerri · 23 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Walker & Sharpe recently acted on my behalf in relation to the purchase of a property in Dumfries & Golloway. At all times during the entire process, I found them to be friendly, helpful, thorough and reliable. I was really impressed by the quality of their services, and how easily I was able to get in touch with them when I needed to. Neil Webster looked after the conveyancing from start to finish, and it was a pleasure to work with him on the property purchase. His wealth of knowledge and experience ensured everything went smoothly and according to plan. I would be only too happy to recommend Neil and the rest of the team at Walker & Sharpe.

Lauren · 23 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Its refreshing to meet an estate agent that actually takes the time to find out something about the property prior to showing it. Rachel White has been extremely helpful in viewings and her prompt and pertinent attention has not gone unnoticed. Thanks Rachel.

Ian · 17 February 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Tried to view a property over 2 days, however due to staff training on one day and the other excuse was they only had 2 members of staff available, so couldn't carry out the viewing. I feel sorry for the folk that have there home on the market with them, as they have potentially missed a sale (cash buyers). Poor show guys. They had no flexibility at all.

Louise · 5 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Lauren Dalgleish is acting in my defence and everything that we spoken about have all went to plan she’s the best solicitor for child access and knows the very best actions to work in your favour let’s just say I have full custody of my daughter now and it’s only took over a month with lots of meetings but worth it all

James · 26 January 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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We used Walker&Sharpe services and dealt with Neil who was absolutely fantastic. He replied all our questions, explained the sale process and dealt with all unexpected complications professionally, offered legal advice we needed. We can recommend them to anybody. Gem 💎 people , not easy to find these days. Good luck 🙂 …

Janis · 24 June 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thanks to Rachel, Fiona and especially Josh for providing a professional efficient service during our house sale and exchange. Josh answered all our queries and questions and kept up updated at each stage. Would definitely recommend Josh and Walker & Sharpe for your legal matters.

Daniel · 12 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Joshua Ward represented us in our recent house sale and purchase and we were thoroughly impressed by his attentiveness , professionalism and friendly manner. Joshua made the navigation through the complexities of the process stress free and responded to all questions and queries, he kept us to date and fully informed with excellent communication and regular updates ,removing any concerns or worries. Would highly recommend.

Colin · 4 April 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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I used Walker and Sharpe to carry out a transfer of title of property for me. Neil was great. He was calm, efficient and friendly, did everything very promptly, and tied up all the loose ends, including the ones I didn’t even know were loose! Thank you for an excellent service. I would recommend you to anyone.

Sarah · 22 March 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Josh went above and beyond in helping us with a complicated house purchase involving selling our house overseas as part of the chain. Easily the best lawyer we've ever worked with, I will definitely be returning if we buy another house.

Mitchell · 23 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Josh has on two occasions provided an excellent service for us, first on the purchase of a property and then with a sale. As well as being efficient he is friendly and attentive, communicating outside normal office hours when necessary, and he ensures that every step of the legal process is carefully explained. We would highly recommend him.

Alistair · 10 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Both me and my wife have just completed a transfer of our new home in Scotland , the Service and care we were given by Joshua Ward was amazing , he kept us up to date and informed on the entire process , great service

Stephen · 25 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Walker & Sharpe came highly recommended and I have to say that we were not disappointed. Joshua Ward was very helpful and understanding of our needs. He guided us through the conveyancing process offering advice and clarity where needed. We will definitely use them again when we find our next home.

Ian · 27 November 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Neil was excellent at guiding us through our first house purchase in Scotland. Communication was prompt, regular and concise. Neil was patient with any queries and helpful on points of law.

R · 23 September 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Purchasing our house in Scotland was made easier than we could have imagined. Joshua was diligent, informative, knowledgeable and friendly. His professionalism and that of his colleagues releaved as much stress as is physically possible in an environment which is notoriously fraught with pressures. We cannot recommend Joshua and the team highly enough and we would be sure to use them again if we ever required legal representation again in the future. Thank you for your help to start our Scottish countryside dream life.

John · 23 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I have engaged the services of Walker and Sharpe for multiple cases, and in each instance, I had the pleasure of working with Miss Lauren Dalgleish, who proved to be exceptional. I am profoundly grateful for her commitment to my cases; from the outset, she exceeded expectations in managing these complex circumstances. It has been an honor to have such a skilled solicitor advocating on my behalf. I wholeheartedly recommend her and the firm without reservation. Thank you sincerely for all your assistance.

Radoslaw · 24 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I would like to thank Walker and Sharpe for their assistance and efforts in selling my house under, sometimes, challenging circumstances. Throughout the whole process, everyone there remained focused and professional until the final contracts were signed, and money transferred. Their correspondence were easy to understand and swift in response to any queries and questions I posed. I would have no hesitation in recommending Walker and Sharpe to anyone requiring a solicitor. Many thanks Elizabeth McCarthy

Sharon · 23 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Amazing services !! Lauren, the most proffesional and best solicitor I have ever encountered, always went above and beyond to make sure we understood and always kept us in the loop always understood our needs and was never hesitant and always had the quickest response to anything. thank you again Lauren for all your help and we will definitely recommend you too anyone we know who needs assistance.

Charlotte · 23 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Having used Walker and Sharpe on a number of occasions, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others. Many years ago I was represented by David Finnie (now retired), to whom I will be eternally grateful as he all but saved my life by keeping me out of prison! More recently I have used Carolyn Priestly, who I wouldn’t hesitate to put my faith in if I ever had to go back into a courtroom! All team members that I have encountered (both solicitors and office staff) have always been friendly, non-judgemental, professional, thorough and responsive. It’s good to know that you can put your trust in the person fighting for you!

Eppie · 25 February 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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We used Walkers & Sharpe for the purchase of our house in Scotland. We had not purchased a house using the Scottish system before (being from England) and Joshua Ward walked us through all the legalities and made the whole experience painless. We received prompt and courteous service throughout and would not hesitate to recommend the firm and Joshua particularly for any conveyancing requirements you may have.

Mark · 15 October 2025