Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Dorset
Established in 1946, Harold G Walker Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted legal partner across Dorset. Our firm combines the personal service of a local practice with the expertise required for complex legal matters, serving individuals and businesses from offices in Wimborne, Broadstone, Christchurch, and Verwood. With over 79 years of collective experience, our team specialises in residential conveyancing, wills and probate, family law, employment advice, and commercial litigation. We prioritise accessibility, offering Dementia Friendly trained staff and community-focused legal clinics.Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our regulation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and recognition through industry awards. We maintain transparency in pricing, provide flexible appointment options across all offices, and utilise modern technology to streamline client communications. Our approachable team consistently delivers tailored solutions while upholding the highest professional standards, as demonstrated by our long-standing client relationships and positive testimonials.
Services
Wills & Probate
Family Law
Conveyancing
Commercial Litigation
Employment Advice
Property Transactions
Business Contracts
Dispute Resolution
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Collaborative Law
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We have over 79 years of combined legal expertise in Dorset
- Our team includes specialists regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- We provide Dementia Friendly trained legal professionals
- We offer flexible appointments across four convenient Dorset locations
- Our client testimonials highlight exceptional service standards
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional service
Professional yet personal
Quick communication
Highly recommended
Stress-free transactions
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our residential conveyancing service handles property sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and equity transfers. We specialise in first-time buyer transactions, downsizing, and retirement property purchases. Our experienced team works closely with local estate agents and lenders to ensure smooth processes. Clients benefit from proactive communication and stress-free transactions, with expertise in leasehold and freehold properties. We also handle probate-related conveyancing matters efficiently.
Wills & Probate
We provide comprehensive wills, probate, and estate planning services including Lasting Powers of Attorney. Our specialists handle complex probate matters and deputyship applications with sensitivity. The team offers dementia-friendly consultations and has extensive experience in estate administration. We ensure clear guidance through inheritance matters while maintaining compassionate support during difficult times.
Family Law
Our family law service covers divorce, civil partnership dissolution, and child custody arrangements. We employ collaborative approaches and mediation where possible. The team includes Resolution members trained in collaborative law. We focus on constructive solutions while representing clients' interests robustly when court proceedings become necessary, always prioritising children's welfare.
Commercial Litigation
We handle commercial disputes, property litigation, and debt recovery for businesses. Our services include contract disputes, commercial lease agreements, and defamation claims. The team has experience with developer agreements and business acquisition disputes. We provide strategic advice to resolve conflicts efficiently while protecting commercial interests through negotiated settlements or court representation.
Employment Advice
Our employment law service covers tribunal representation, contract disputes, and workplace grievances. We advise on discrimination claims, redundancy processes, and settlement agreements. The team provides practical guidance for both employers and employees, ensuring compliance with current legislation while protecting clients' professional interests through negotiated solutions or formal proceedings.
People
Nicola Lowe
Solicitor and Managing Partner
Specialising in wills, probate, and elderly client care with 24 years' experience. Former nurse with dementia care expertise. Active in local charity work and Bournemouth Law Society. Combines legal knowledge with compassionate client support.
Simon Nethercott
Solicitor, Senior Partner, and Head of Business & Commercial
Commercial property specialist with 20 years' experience in development deals and business acquisitions. Local community advocate and football administration volunteer. Provides strategic commercial law guidance while maintaining strong regional connections.
Hugh Storry Deans
Solicitor, Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution
Litigation expert with 40+ years' experience handling complex contractual disputes. Accredited mediator and former city firm partner. Specialises in commercial, property, and defamation cases while maintaining accessibility across branch offices.
Colin Mitchell
Solicitor, Partner, Head of Family
Family law specialist since 1999 with Resolution membership. Trained collaborative lawyer focusing on constructive relationship breakdown solutions. Combines courtroom advocacy with holistic dispute resolution approaches for family matters.
Laura Molloy
Solicitor, Partner, Head of Residential Conveyancing
Residential conveyancing expert since 2010 with focus on property transactions. Manages complex sales, purchases, and probate conveyancing. Maintains strong relationships with local property professionals to ensure efficient transaction processes.
Questions
What legal services do you offer in Dorset?
We specialise in residential conveyancing, wills and probate, family law, commercial litigation, and business contracts across our Dorset offices.
Do you provide free legal consultations?
Yes, we offer free 30-minute family law consultations and initial conveyancing advice sessions.
Are your solicitors regulated professionals?
All our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with proven expertise.
How do you handle property transactions?
Our dedicated conveyancing team manages sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and equity transfers with proactive client communication.
Reviews (5)
George Barclay
May 11, 2022
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Excellent advice given about an existing Will. Excellent customer service and good sound advice given. I would recommend HGW to anyone seeking similar advice / service
Hrh
Apr 25, 2022
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We're in the process of selling our house and Nicola offered some excellent conveyancing advice, as well as pragmatic tax options we were unaware of. Friendly and professional.
Bobbie Church
Mar 06, 2022
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I, obviously had the best legal help and advice with my LPA application, but it was given with friendliness and much patience!
Sue Matthews
Feb 25, 2022
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I dealt with Nicola Lowe and she was excellent; very professional while also friendly and helpful. My will was drawn up efficiently and Nicola encouraged me to consider aspects that I had not previously considered. All of the staff are welcoming and I would highly recommend Harold G Walker.
Sue Ames
Feb 13, 2022
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I had a worrying freehold and lease query relating to the same property. I first spoke with Debbie Ware over the phone and she was very helpful. She suggested I take my paperwork to her office so she could give me a definitive answer. She rang me the following morning, I popped into the office that afternoon and everything was then clear and sorted. It was such a relief to have someone approachable and knowledgeable help me so quickly.
