Testimonials

Our clients say...

• Probate/Wills

  “I can't speak highly enough of the service provided by Nicola. Extremely efficient, approachable and professional. I would trust her implicitly - I know you should be able to say this about all solicitors, but have previously had not such a positive experience. Nicola dealt with the codicil to my will and helped with sorting my father's estate - I wish I had gone to Nicola sooner, it removed so much stress for me! Finally, re charges - for once I feel that I haven't been "ripped off"! ”

  CH, Kendal   (January 2012)

• Contract dispute

  “We were very happy indeed with the service Mrs Suzie Fisher provided. She was extremely efficient yet very approachable and friendly. I found this comforting when I felt upset about the issue intiially. The speed at which the matter was resolved was amazing - thank you.”

  AD, Kendal   (January 2012)

• Employment

  “Gail gave clear balanced/objective advice from which I could make certain decisions. Her concern for my welfare was particularly appreciated. I would not hesitate to recommend Hayton Winkley to those looking for objective expert legal advice and action”

  KF, Penrith   (January 2012)

• Family

  “Friendly helpful approach towards a client. Great service”

  MD, Kendal   (January 2012)

• Will

  “Thank you, a pleasant experience which helped in dealing with the awesome task of making a will”

  MB, Arnside   (January 2012)

• Estate

  “Pleasant friendly and professional. A great service.”

  MB, Preston   (December 2011)

• Conveyancing

  “We both thought Zoe was exceptional, anything we asked her she dealt with straight away. She kept us up to date using email which was very effective and suited our situation. We felt using this method of communication speeded up the process”

  BM, Kendal  (November 2011)

• Probate

  “Jean was absolutely wonderful - thank you Jean”

  Anon, Kirkby Stephen   (November 2011)

• Will

  “Nicola was very sensitive and professional with all my dealings with her. Very helpful in every way”

  VC Kendal   (November 2011)

• Conveyancing

  “Credit to the smooth sale and purchase of our property goes wholly to Zoe Gibson. A credit to your business. Please pass on our sincere thanks. ”

  HC Kendal   (November 2011)

• Estate

  “Although my sister and brother, as executors, were more involved in the process than myself, the contact I had was informative and professional. Also I felt the personal touch that was given was very much appreciated - Jean Cowling was just a lovely lady. Thank you”

  Anon, Cirencester   (November 2011)

• Estate

  “My family solicitors - true and trusty. You cannot improve on perfection”

   (October 2011)

• Estate

  “Jean is absolutely brilliant at her job - kind, sensitive and sympathetic, as well as efficient and straightforward”

   (October 2011)

• Sale

  “Peter Briggs was extremely helpful and friendly when dealing with us, and he worked very hard on our behalf, thank you”

  MD, Kendal   (October 2011)

• Re-Mortgage

  “I have always used Hayton Winkley and have been very satisfied by all the advice I have received. An excellent company to deal with.”

  AM, Arnside  (September 2011)

• Sale

  “Your overall service was refreshingly professional and friendly”

  DN, Barrow  (September 2011)

• Conveyancing

  “Thank you very much - the conveyancing process was smooth and clearly explained. An excellent service”

  NW, Ambleside  (September 2011)

• Children's matter

  “Overall a very professional and efficient service whilst maintaining a sensitive approach to a very emotional matter. Advice was always well explained and realistic. Confidence of knowing your representative is highly qualified and experienced in filed is priceless”

  PS, Lancaster  (August 2011)

• Sale

  “Very impressed with your service. Will be using you again to sort out POA and re-drafting my will. Sincere thanks to Amanda and June”

  PP, Millom  (August 2011)

• Compromise agreement

  “I received very good advice in an efficient and friendly way. Thank you”

  LK, Sedbergh  (August 2011)

• Conveyancing

  “Amanda Marwood is personable, approachable and dealt with my conveyancing in an efficient professional manner & explained the nuances of law to me in English! A big thanks, Amanda.”

  Anon, Hampshire  (June 2011)

• Negligence claim

  “I would recommend Suzie Fisher to my friends and family. She is a very good solicitor and always there if needed”

  Anon, Kendal  (June 2011)

• Compromise agreement

  “Gail provided me with exactly the kind of advice & support I needed, in a friendly approachable way. I would definitely recommend her to others. Thank you! ”

  CW Kirkby Lonsdale  (June 2011)

• Employment

  “Thank you so much - your prompt service was amazing. Very good result. ”

  PT Kendal  (June 2011)

• Sale & Purchase

  “Thank you for an excellent service, it was a pleasure to move home with Zoe. She kept us totally informed of what was happening all the way through the process. Thank you - we will use you again if we ever move again!”

  JS Kendal  (May 2011)

• Sale & purchase

  “The level of service received from Amanda Marwood was exceptional! She dealt with every part of the process of my house sale & consequent purchase so efficiently and responded to every query either on the same day or day after. Everything was completed to a tight deadline. ”

   (December 2010)

• Compromise agreement

  “Mrs Escolme knows her stuff”

  Anonymous, Windermere   (December 2010)

• Personal injury claim

  “Extremely pleased with the service provided. Thank you very much for all your help.”

  JT, Kendal   (January 2011)

• Wills

  “Nicola Steadman is a charming and efficient member of your staff. It was a pleasure to meet her. ”

  PH, Preston  (November 2010)

• Property purchase

  “A first class and friendly service”

  GS, Windermere  (November 2010)

• Compromise Agreement

  “I dealt with Gail Escolme. I found her to be easy to contact, knowledgeable and very positive. She was efficient and secured a good result for me. Very pleased”

  JM, Lancaster  (November 2010)

• Wills

  “Very happy thank you. An excellent commercial service”

  GS  (November 2010)

• Probate

  “We have never been less than satisfied with the friendly, helpful and totally accessible advice and service afforded to us.”

  M-T, Kendal  (January 2010)

• Will

  “An extremely helpful and effective services which quickly sorted out our problems. ”

  HW, Sedbergh  (August 2010)

• Family

  “Nick O’Mara was efficient, approachable and friendly. Very professional. Immediately instilled confidence. His secretary was extremely helpful. Stressful time was made much easier”

  DL, Kendal  (May 2010)

• Conveyancing

  “Attitude, approach and service quite outstanding. Speed of service excellent. Thank you!”

  MJ of Grange over Sands  (August 2010)

• House Sale

  “Many thanks for a professional and stress free service ”

  Mr & Mrs Morris, Kendal  (July 2010)

• House purchase

  “The contact by email was very useful, and helpful. If the solicitor is not available she phoned back ASAP, a very helpful service.”

  C Fishwick, Kendal  (July 2010)

• Residential Sale

  “I can’t commend Zoe enough for the service she gave during our house sale. It wasn’t a text book exchange and caused quite a lot of frustration. Hard work and patience enabled us to complete the sale.”

  ME, Barrow  (June 2010)

• Will

  “Nicola Steadman was very helpful, understanding, and I wouldn’t hesitate to contact her again if I needed advice or guidance. ”

  SH, Carnforth  (June 2010)

• Compromise agreement

  “Dealt with Gail Escolme re compromise agreement with employer. Absolutely brilliant service at very short notice - can't praise her highly enough. Very efficient service! Really good attitude and no nonsense approach. Very professional.”

  JW, Endmoor  (June 2010)

• Property purchase

  “Your service was exceptional. Lyndsey was recommended to us by our daughter who said she was excellent. How right she was. The service,updates, clarity of information was first rate. All our questions were answered, legal points explained etc. We would have no hesitation in using her again. A big thank you for helping things go so smoothly. ”

  Mr & Mrs Sharpe, Kendal  (June 2010)

• Compromise Agreement

  “Many thanks for all your help with this; it's been great working with you and we will certainly refer our clients to you for advice in the future.”

  Precipio, Carlisle  (June 2010)

• Dispute with employer

  “The combination of styles used by Gail Escolme with her non-stuffy, down to earth and direct approach coupled with her high level of legal knowledge, tactical awareness and professionalism was as refreshing & satisfying as a sunny day on the Lakeland Fells. Just perfect”

  IS, Kendal  (June 2010)

• “Whether the matter is simple or more complex, Hayton Winkley provide a prompt and positive response drawing on the expertise of their team of specialists.”

  MP,  Sedbergh   (May 2010)

• “All staff at HW have been understanding and helpful. Due to John Oldroyd's help and understanding I have now moved all business I have to yourselves”

  AH,  Milnthorpe   (May 2010)

• “Mrs Suzie Fisher was very helpful in all ways as my case was not straightforward, but fortunately she got a result in the end! I don't think anyone else could have been more helpful”

  MH,  Morecambe   (May 2010)

• “Your dedication and zeal to achieve justice for me were phenomenal and I really appreciate the outcome of your efforts on my behalf. Thanking you most sincerely"”

  Anonymous,  Kendal    (May 2010)

• “My case was handled marvellously and its outcome better than I expected”

   (May 2010)

• “I had used Suzie Fisher on a previous PI case with a very successful outcome. Having faced a second, similar, case, I was at first directed to use my insurers panel solicitor but found this service unsatisfactory and transferred the case to Suzie at Hayton Winkley - to my relief and satisfaction it was the right decision!”

  PW,  Lancaster    (May 2010)

• “A professional, pleasant, efficient and informative service”

  AF,  Kendal   (May 2010)

• “In both business and personal advice, we have always been very satisfied. Suzie has been of great help and we will be happy to recommend her to anyone requiring legal services”

  SH,  Coniston   (May 2010)

• “A prompt and efficient service which produced my desired result with the minimum of consultation. Refreshingly simple exercise.”

  RO,  Ambleside   (May 2010)

• “In both business and personal advice, we have always been very satisfied. Suzie has been of great help and we will be happy to recommend her to anyone requiring legal services”

  SH,  Coniston   (May 2010)

• “Thank you for a job well done ”

  RK,  Kendal   (May 2010)

• “All the staff at Hayton Winkley have been thoroughly professional and from day one I have felt totally satisfied with the services you have provided”

  JS,  Kendal   (May 2010)

• “Level of service fantastic”

  LS,  Kendal   (May 2010)

• “An extremely efficient and thoroughly professional service, thank you.”

  CB,  Sutton Coldfield   (May 2010)

• “A big thank you...wish I'd used you first time round. Totally professional, very knowledgeable, the service and advice is first class.”

  NW,  Kendal   (May 2010)

• “An excellent level of service which I felt was appropriaten to my personal requirements and understanding of my needs. Thank you!”

  Anonymous,  Arnside   (May 2010)

• “I found the service to be excellent, professional, efficient and friendly”

  Anonymous,  Ulverston   (May 2010)

• “The best outcome we could have wished for......this wouldn't have been possible without you.”

  AH,  Kendal   (May 2010)

• “At all times through a lengthy proctracted court ordeal, I consistently received level headed, professional advice which resulted in a very successful outcome, securing my future with my children forever. I will always be indebted to John Oldroyd and his team which made this happen.”

  CC,  Cockermouth    (May 2010)

• “Most solicitors talk jargon - Gail and I were definitely on the same wavelength!”

  KN,  Windermere   (May 2010)

• “Thoroughly professional service -speedy, understanding, realistic.”

  ST,  Penrith   (May 2010)

• “My case is ongoing, but to date my employment dispute has been handled by Gail with the utmost consideration and extremely efficiently.”

  PM,  Ulverston    (May 2010)

• “It wasn't just excellent quality of advice, it was the professional and sensitive manner in which my case was handled”

  SG,  Ulverston   (May 2010)

• “Gail Escolme was very professional and helpful. I would recommend her to anyone. Very pleased with the service I got from Gail. Thank you"”

  VB,  Kendal    (May 2010)

• “Gail filled me with a great sense of confidence. Her advice was sound and the outcome was just as she said it would be. I wouldn't hesitate in using her again”

  PM,  Kendal   (May 2010)

• “Jean Cowling was a real support & help and stopped me from being overwhelmed by everything. A real light in the darkness”

  DP,  Dorking   (May 2010)

• “I have been totally satisfied with all my dealings with the staff in your Windermere office - and would not have coped without their support”

  Anonymous,  Windermere   (May 2010)

• “I felt very strongly about the matter which was handled with efficiency, sensitivity and a very good result. Thank you very much.”

  JC,  Windermere   (May 2010)

• “Nick gave us a very professional and friendly service for our house sale/purchase. He is a credit and asset to your firm. Thank you”

  Anonymous,  Staveley   (May 2010)

• “Mr Read was excellent”

  PC,  Kendal   (May 2010)