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I was put in contact with these guys through an online link with regards to historic violent abuse as a child in children's homes. I was put in touch with a lady called Charmaine, who was amazing with me every step of the way. Charmaine was in contact often keeping me updated on the case, she helped me with my statements and evidence while being very professional and caring. In the end I was awarded compensation, which I could never have imagined or achieved without the help of Charmaine. I 100% recommend these guys to anyone in a similar situation.

From the outset Charmaine was very helpful, the process I had to endure took a very long time due to resolve but I always felt listened to and supported. Charmaine's diligence and tenacity was immense, she never let up in fighting my corner and was always available. I cannot express my gratitude enough.

Kevin Pike and his team were amazing. Contacted them nearly a year ago after the police failed to investigate my case against my ex and I couldn’t have asked for a better team to help. Kevin was really compassionate and would regularly keep in contact with me to let me know what was happening and helped me obtain compensation from the miss handled case and my ex. Would highly recommend him and his team.

Wonderful service provided in every aspect.would use again should I ever need their services.So grateful for all the work they did for me. Excellent.

Worst lawyers to deal with. Kevin Pike did not inform me of my court date. I made another appointment to see him. When I walked in he said we lost the case and you owe £7,000. I honestly nearly fainted. I did not even know when the court date was. Like other reviews have stated all they are interested in is the Legal Aid or any other form of money they can get. They leave you sitting for over half an hour after your appointment time. No respect for their clients. I would never ever recommend them to anyone. I had already left a review but it disappeared therefore I am updating my review just to warn anyone thinking of dealing with them. Please Don't

Highly Recommend

I highly recommend Livingstone Brown to everyone in need of legal advice and guidance.

Elizabeth McAlpine of Livingstone Brown took my case on and helped me when I was at my lowest point.

Elizabeth achieved the best possible outcome for me. I was treated with kindness, sincerity and respect. I will be forever thankful to have been a client of this remarkable Law Firm.

I am a single father who had lost my partner my two kids mother well I went with this firm in 2023 I had asked for a dna with my son because my name wasnt on his birth certificate I lost my doughter grew a hearing when they could have done better and but it looks like to mr they just wanted to do it for the money as were I have asked for appeals and geuse what they didnt I am left to not have my kids and mostly at my doughters hearing they didnt bring up everything but it shows you i am sick to the back teeth now i dont know if anyone else is seeing and feeling the same because thats how this firm works the way i see it they font get you appeals iv to just sit back just like a roaster no chance

Very professional, efficient and responsive. They accommodated to my specific needs as a client and ensured instructions were executed effectively. Were also available to provide further information and support where required. I feel satisfied with their service.

Highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
John Barnes dealt with my road traffic accident claim... I was kept up to date with everything through emails & Phone calls... I really appreciate all the time & effort John put into my claim. Very happy with my outcome. Definitely recommend to family & friends ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Excellent in all formats. Kevin Pike was exceptional, and he had everything you needed to feel safe, seen, and heard. He was fast-acting and straight to the point, with no strings attached. He worked tirelessly to get the best results possible for my case, and he did it with respect and integrity. Respect was given and appreciated. He is professional, human, and a force to be reckoned with when needed. I highly recommend his services.

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!
ABSOLUTELY USELESS - they take on TOO MANY CASES, talk a good game to get the business and then don’t even read the evidence until the 11th hour; missing crucial evidence, pleading the case completely wrongly, jeapordising all chances of success. When you complain - because they have absolutely no defence for their lack of efficiency, professionalism and organisation - they then ‘drop the case’ entirely!!!! …at the 11th hr leaving you with no time to find alternative representation…citing issues and problems with the client (not themselves) …8’ spite of every shred of evidence being submitted on time and and in meticulous detail. An absolute SHAMBLES of a company; taking taxpayers money (via legal aid) for losing cases and causing already distressed and severely ‘at risk’ clients untold levels of additional anxiety( in some cases losing them their life savings and liveliehoods. UTTERLY APALLING !!!

As the widow of a client of theirs, I only had communications briefly with two members of their paralegal/assistant staff. The first person seemed to assume we were on matey terms which, given the circumstances at the time, I considered inappropriate, disrespectful and unprofessional. The other, some 16 months later, was obviously ill-informed but sent a letter, threatening legal consequences, anyway. Having added insult to injury, in neither case did my correspondents get back to me to explain, to clarify, or to apologise. I don't know whether that was just bad manners on their part, or lack of appropriate policy and supervision within the firm.

After arranging a day and time to have a telephone call they didn’t bother to call me or contact me to reschedule. Very unprofessional.

The way they handle their business is awful

I DO NOT recommend Paul Mullen stitched me up and Paul Sturdy steer well clear, if your innocent they will land you in jail serving time for something you didn't do. They were more interested in legal aid, they were an absolute nightmare to get a hold of, many many false promises, not to be trusted. Look elsewhere, theirs better lawyers out there, they would avoid me at all costs when i went to jail for a crime i didn't commit, they didn't follow my instructions. I regret going to them they strung me along! Bullying me into things i didn't want to do, i was just money to them. Avoid avoid avoid!!!! I've lost everything because of them, their crooks they shouldn't be allowed to be lawyers. Paul Mullen bullied me into taking a plea bargain!!! Him & Lorraine Glancy are bullies , Lorraine is council not a QC. lies upon lies from this firm

Would have gave 0 stars if I could

Took on an eviction of my tenant who hadn’t been paying rent for nearly year
After me paying them the fee they then decided that they had previously represented the tenant in a previous eviction case as it was conflict of interest and pulled out leaving me with no lawyer as they done the part where the money was involved so no other lawyer would take it up from this point as there wasn’t the cash in it for them , I had to personally request time for the court to try And get another lawyer leaving the tenant rent free costing me more money , after no success I had to represent myself, I won the case as it was straightforward they hadn’t paid rent but if this was a complicated case it could have caused me to lose and half to restart again costing time and more money
I wouldn’t recommend to anyone

If you're looking for a defense lawyer or family lawyer look elsewhere
They are more interested in getting legal aid than representing you.
If you're innocent you have a good chance of being stitched up and serving time for something you didn't do.

Livingstone Brown Solicitors and Estate Agents are the worst company I have ever used by a long way. Extremely slow, very poor service and a nightmare to deal with. I regret the decision to have them do our legal work and would not recommend them to anyone. Seriously, do yourself a favour and shop around. The world isn't exactly short of lawyers...