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David's reassuring and confident manner convinced me not to feel the constant dread I'd felt
After being scared witless, completely confused by another solicitor, and not usually being prone to be afraid in these matters, I was referred to David Small at Owen Kenny. Even when I contacted him, I was already expecting a huge bill and a lengthy, stressful divorce and settlement. However, within a few minutes, David's reassuring and confident manner convinced me not to feel the constant dread I'd felt. I needed to get on with the matter in hand. The truth is, it didn't take long at all, and his pearls of wisdom that ensured that would be the case were invaluable in getting a sensible, calm and fair resolution.
My case would have been easy to drag out, especially as there is so often an underlying expectation that as much collateral damage as possible should be caused, which is inadvertently supported by some solicitors; it is no wonder we are frightened to contact them! David is the kind of person you want to engage in all legal matters because the trust was easy to find, and the bill was not scary. It wasn't as much as I'd expected and less than he'd predicted.
All in all, it was an excellent experience. We cannot blame lawyers for the muck we get into and need them to help bale us out of it. That said, some don't help themselves by feeding off our deep worries and our bank accounts.
In closing, I'd suggest anyone contact Owen Kenny on any legal matter because when integrity is present, you know whoever you'll end up dealing with will have integrity too, and that is what really counts. Thank you, David Small; you and your staff are rare commodities. I felt extremely vulnerable when I came to you, but what you achieved on my behalf completely changed my life and legally ended 20 years of great misery. The bonus was that it only took a few weeks. I hope I never have to speak with you again, but thanks a million for who you are and what you are.
September 2024
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My experience with Gina from The Owen Kenny Partnership has been absolutely 100%
Originally from the UK, I now reside in Australia.
Circumstances require me to have a UK Will, so my initial correspondence with Gina was via email, from Australia.
The subsequent entire process was thorough and ran smoothly.
On my arrival in the UK Gina continued to explain everything with kindness and clarity.
Any further questions I had were answered professionally and clearly.
With limited time in the UK, to have the documentation completed within the Owen Kenny Partnership was an additional positive to the experience.
I would highly recommend Gina and the team at Owen Kenny for all things Legal.
Thank you Gina!
August 2024
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Lauren and Sarah in Conveyancing
Used Lauren and Sarah for both selling and buying conveyancing and very happy with the process and value for money, would be happy to use again for any future work.
July 2024
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Very friendly and very helpful
We used Owen Kenny on our first house purchase 30 years ago so I thought I would use them for some paperwork I needed doing on my new house they were friendly and very helpful dealing with this for me would recommend them to anyone needing help purchasing a house.
Thank you Sarah and Charlotte.
May 2024
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Appreciation of Lauren Toop and Sarah Jeffery
Lauren Toop and Sarah Jeffery handled the sale of my property with complete professionalism and efficiency. They kept me up to date with developments and were very clear about what was happening. They provided me with guidance but also allowed me to make decisions for myself. I rate both of them very highly.
28 February 2024
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I was very pleased indeed with your service
Dear Sarah, Many thanks to you and Lauren for completing this matter in what seems to be a very short time.
I was very pleased indeed with your service.
9 January 2024
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We were very pleased with all that Lauren and Owen Kenny did
Lauren Toop at Owen Kenny handled the sale of our rental property very efficiently. There were a few minor unforeseen issues with the sale and Lauren gave us good advice and then dealt with them. We were very pleased with all that Lauren and Owen Kenny did. Many thanks.
1 December 2023, Google Review
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Excellent conveyancing service
Lauren was very helpful, professional and knowledgeable. She was very clear what she could advise on and when we needed other specialists. The financial reports she prepared were easy to understand. She was good at keeping us informed while negotiating with the other party’s solicitor, taking on board our ideas and understanding our requirements as executors wishing to pay out quickly and completely. We had real confidence in her and the firm throughout the process. We would recommend her and the firm for conveyancing.
10 July 2023
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An absolutely first class service
Owen Kenny's staff were immensely supportive in steering us through the numerous complications surrounding an ill relative's property. Their response was invariably swift and constructive, and they clearly had the knowledge and resources to offer solutions to all the problems that we encountered while trying to sort out our relative's property. We are very grateful.
15 February 2023
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Very good service
I was pleased with the level of communication and the overall service of competing my mother's estate, even though it was partly during covid, and some financial organisations were exceptionally slow in responding. Kayleigh made it easy and explained simply the things I did not understand. Overall, if I had done it all myself , it would have cost me tens of thousands of pounds more and several years longer!
Furthermore, the firm had served my mother well in much earlier drawing up her lasting powers of attorney (at half the cost of my own done in Bedfordshire) and in writing her will. Thank you!
21 December 2022
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Highly recommended
Emily at Owen Kenny solicitors acted as the Executor for my grandmothers’ estate. She was extremely thoughtful, kind and communicative throughout the whole process, and handled some complex matters for us and gave very good advice. Highly recommended.
20 August 2022
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Divorce is an ugly business but many of…
Divorce is an ugly business but many of my clients had used David Small at the Owen Kenny Partnership and with his 25 years plus experience felt he had represented them and provided an excellent, professional and extremely knowledgeable service. I contacted him and was immediately impressed with his calm and supportive approach. Through several turns and changes of the dynamics which most people going through this process will understand, he was so supportive all the way through the process and made life much calmer and less stressful. So my advice is If you want someone who will fight your corner and be supportive in addition to his years of valuable experience, this is your guy! I had a successful outcome and now refer to him as my Knight in Shining Armour, we all need this strong supportive person backing your corner. My stress was reduced and he regularly provided updates on costs, paperwork and anything else that I needed to know. This man is a legend in the field of Divorce and you want him on your side!
14 March 2022
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The perfect conveyancing team
Richard Ayling at Owen Kenny has conducted two property transactions for us now. Both have gone seamlessly, and each time we received good, balanced advice. Richard’s assistant Sarah is also excellent, and between them communications are flawless. I can’t recommended the conveyancing department highly enough. I wouldn’t use any other firm.
21 December 2021
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Matrimonial resolution
David Small at Owen Kenny proved to be understanding, knowledgeable and extremely helpful in his handling of my divorce. We had some great straight honest conversations about what was possible within the legal boundaries. Saving a long drawn-out event. I highly recommend his services; he’s a good listener and helps you deal with the legal system in the most positive way. He made the meetings informative but fun, taking away the stresses and emotion involved.
30 April 2021
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Property purchase with rights of way
Richard Ayling acted for my wife and I on a property purchase in Selsey. Rights of way had been documented differently to adjacent properties, but Owen Kenny tracked down the relevant historic Conveyance documents at HM Land Registry and assured us that we had the rights we needed to access our new property. All in all, a great service and excellent value. Would not hesitate to use Owen Kenny again.
8 November 2020
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Excellent service throughout two house sales
We used Owen Kenny Partnership to carry out the all the legal work involved in sale of two houses. With one house it was a protracted sale taking over a year to complete. At all times we were kept up to date and informed of how things were progressing. We would highly recommend Owen Kenny Partnership.
3 September 2020
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Great outcome in a tricky situation
Putting it simply, I needed advice on access to my daughter, as she was due to move abroad with my ex partner. I was unsure on my rights and had been unclear on a ‘father’s’ access and influence in the process. David Small at ‘Owen Kenny’ laid it out simply and, more importantly, in an understanding way. I was angry at the situation and needed his guidance and his ability to steer me in the right and correct direction. His clear advice allowed me to make correct and legal decisions. I write this review now as I am out of the other side of the issue and ‘it worked’. In summary without David’s advice my daughter and I would be in a very different place in our relationship, also her view that her father was there for her! Thank you Owen Kenny, a good team!
21 January 2019
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Fabulous!
I’ve been fortunate to have had the benefit of Emily Allchurch’s help, support and knowledge over the past few years when dealing with Probate on three separate occasions for close family members and a family friend – the most recent was quite a complex situation for me involving a Trust. Emily’s friendly, professional, efficient and straight forward approach has been a huge help; without her guidance and support I would never have been able to get through it all. It really has been a godsend.
18 January 2019