22 reviews (3/5) and information for Vanderpump & Sykes LLP, Enfield

17/07/26 - Reviewed by Kay C

I spoke to a number of solicitors before deciding to instruct Richard Stephens. Although he came highly recommended by someone I trust, what ultimately convinced me was how sincere he was during our initial call. He gave me a quiet sense of confidence and trust from the very beginning, which was incredibly important throughout what was a very challenging journey.

Richard is knowledgeable, pragmatic and always took the time to explain the legal position clearly. He is patient, responsive, kept me grounded and provides balanced, practical advice. He was adaptable throughout the process - happy to take the lead when I needed him to, while equally happy to let me make the final decision without ever pressuring me into a particular course of action. I always felt that the decisions were ultimately mine to make, supported by his honest assessment of the risks and prospects.

Thanks to Richard’s strategic approach, we achieved a settlement that I was genuinely very happy with, without having to commence Employment Tribunal proceedings. Throughout the matter, he was also mindful of costs and focused on achieving the best practical outcome.

I would happily recommend Richard to anyone looking for an experienced employment solicitor.

Was this review helpful?  
0   1

Respond   Report abuse

12/05/26 - Reviewed by Rodney

5/5 – Would absolutely recommend!

I wanted to leave a heartfelt thank you to the team at Van der Pump Solicitors — particularly Janet-Elaine Walker, Jodie Duffy, Janet Carse and Kulsoom Wasif — for everything they did to help me buy my first home.

What initially seemed like a straightforward purchase became an extremely stressful and complicated transaction involving leasehold issues, Building Safety Act enquiries, cladding and EWS1 matters, lender requirements, ground rent concerns, indemnity policies, management company delays, missing certificates, Deeds of Covenant, roof repair concerns and endless outstanding enquiries between multiple parties.

As the weeks went on, the pressure became overwhelming because I was also facing a hard deadline to leave my rental property. There were points where I genuinely feared the purchase would not complete in time and that I could be left without somewhere to live. The uncertainty caused enormous anxiety and stress.

Throughout all of this, Janet-Elaine was exceptional. Calm, patient, meticulous and incredibly persistent from start to finish. No matter how many delays or last-minute complications arose, she kept pushing the transaction forward while ensuring everything was legally protected properly. Looking back, I can now appreciate just how much complex work was happening behind the scenes — lender reporting, management company enquiries, contract amendments, indemnities, ground rent issues and building safety matters — all while working under huge time pressure.

Jodie Duffy was brilliant throughout the later stages. She explained complicated issues clearly, kept paperwork updated, chased responses and remained professional and reassuring throughout an increasingly tense process. One moment that genuinely stayed with me was receiving a call from Jodie on the evening before completion, reassuring me compassionately that they expected completion to go through the next day. After weeks of uncertainty and anxiety, that reassurance meant far more than she probably realised.

I would also like to thank Janet Carse for her help during the final completion stage. The last few days became incredibly time-critical and stressful, and Janet was proactive, responsive and genuinely reassuring throughout. She personally called multiple times on completion day to keep me updated and obtain authority to proceed as soon as funds and confirmations were ready. At that stage I was exhausted and deeply worried, and her calm communication genuinely helped more than she probably realises.

Kulsoom Wasif also deserves thanks for helping during the earlier stages with mortgage paperwork, gifted deposit requirements, statements and management pack documentation. There was a huge amount of administration involved from the outset and her assistance helped keep everything progressing.

What stood out most was that, despite the pressure and urgency, the team never cut corners just to push the transaction through. They still carried out the proper checks, raised the right enquiries, protected my interests and ensured lender requirements were fully satisfied even while working against extremely difficult timelines.

By the end, this purchase genuinely became a race against time, and I honestly do not think completion would have happened when it did without the persistence and hard work of the team at Van der Pump. They somehow managed to exchange and complete on the very day I had to leave my rental property, which felt nothing short of miraculous after everything that had happened.

Conveyancing is often a thankless job and people usually only leave reviews when something goes wrong, but in this case I genuinely wanted to recognise the professionalism, persistence, patience and compassion shown throughout one of the most stressful periods I have experienced.

Thank you again to Janet-Elaine, Jodie, Janet Carse, Kulsoom and the wider team at Van der Pump Solicitors.

Was this review helpful?  
20   19

Respond   Report abuse

28/02/19 - Reviewed by nic

I have always found Vanderpump & Sykes to be an extremely professional and helpful Solicitors. I have used their services for a number of issues and I have always had the best service knowing that I can trust their judgement and advice. Which is a rare attribute to find these days.

Was this review helpful?  
95   113

Respond   Report abuse

06/07/18 - Reviewed by malwina stepien

Parisa did an excellent job of conveyancing my first property purchase. In all the times I phoned Parisa, she picks up her phone and she was always available to help.

The whole process went through very smoothly and with no stress. I'm really grateful for all her help and would recommend her unreservedly to anyone considering appointing a solicitor.

Was this review helpful?  
87   90

Respond   Report abuse

21/09/17 - Reviewed by Neil Cullingford

Mark Heselton represented me in my divorce and did a fantastic job. His level of service was superb, and really put me at ease. I'm absolutely over the moon at the result. Highly recommended.

Was this review helpful?  
90   85

Respond   Report abuse