HADGKISS HUGHES & BEALE

Probably one of the worst solicitors i ever had to deal with, please avoid this firm and Sohale Shariff waste of time solicitor.

I was recently in a property transaction involving the services of Mr. Sohale Sharif at Hadgkiss Hughes and Beale (Acocks Green branch) for what should have been a straightforward cash purchase with no chain involved. Regrettably, the experience fell significantly short of professional standards.

Mr. Sohale Sharif’s approach was disorganised, which unnecessarily complicated an otherwise simple transaction. There was a prolonged period of over five weeks during which communication from his side was effectively absent, leading to considerable stress as completion approached.

Communication proved to be a persistent issue for Mr. Sohale Sharif: phone calls and emails frequently went unanswered. On two occasions, the client was asked to leave the premises while waiting in the lobby, as Mr. Sohale Sharif indicated he was unavailable due to meetings. Local authority searches were instructed with considerable delay, yet responsibility for the resulting hold-ups was subsequently attributed to the buyer, seller, and even the local council, without Mr. Sohale Sharif acknowledging his own role in the delays.

Responses to enquiries raised by the seller’s solicitor were often delayed and, on occasion, Mr. Sohale Sharif sought clarification on matters that had already been addressed in earlier correspondence that remained unanswered. Time was wasted covering old ground multiple times.

Overall, it appeared that the volume of work accepted may have exceeded the Firm’s capacity to manage it effectively, resulting in a service that did not meet the expected standards of client care as set out by the Law Society.

I would advise anyone considering Hadgkiss Hughes and Beale (Acocks Green branch) to explore alternative firms. Many of the difficulties encountered could have been avoided through more prompt and consistent communication.

Extremely disappointed with the service.
Communication has been consistently poor, emails and calls often go unanswered or unnecessary delay, and when I do get through, the solicitors are frequently unavailable or on leave

This lack of responsiveness has meant that the sale has dragged on unnecessarily. What should have been a straightforward process within a reasonable time window, has now been delayed by more than six months, and even now the sale is still not completed.

The level of inefficiency and disregard for clients’ time is unacceptable. I would strongly caution anyone considering using this firm if they value timely service and professional communication.

I regret using this firm. Not only did a sale of a property take over 6 months, but the solicitor involved never responded to my request for an update or to another request asking for previous sale history (needed for tax purposes). The solicitor assisting seemed to forget that I was paying for his service!
I have never had such an experience with old-school solicitors. Unfortunately for all of us, this newer generation of solicitors really lack professionalism & communication skills. God help us!

I had an outstanding experience with Mr. James Norton for my conveyancing needs. He handled everything with great professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail. Clear communication and timely updates throughout. I truly appreciated his expertise and dedication, which made the entire transaction stress-free. I would highly recommend Mr. Norton to anyone in need of top-notch conveyancing services."