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Cooklaw

Cooklaw

4.9(198 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sunderland

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Cooklaw is instructed most often for residential property work, and the comments that recur concern purchases, sales and refinancing. First-time buyers describe a straightforward and stress-free path to completion, with the team going beyond what was expected to keep matters moving. Quick replies, regular updates and plain explanations of each stage come up repeatedly, and the communication is characterised as clear and insightful rather than purely procedural. Named staff feature often in the accounts: Adam, Daniel, Lisa, Danyal Hussain, Tahmi, Lee Gilder, Rhiannon Smith, Richard, Megan and Anne are each mentioned for being approachable, knowledgeable and reassuring.

An observation shared by more than one reviewer is pace, with one purchase concluded in under eight weeks and several properties refinanced without difficulty, and clients note that queries and requests to chase were met with swift engagement. New-build transactions appear in the feedback, as do repeat instructions from returning customers, and Tahmi's handling of a first home is singled out for particular gratitude, while the wider team is credited for professionalism and transparency. Refinancing work for a property developer is described as thorough and dependably managed.

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Reviews

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Napa Bafikele7 July 2026

Tahmi handled the refinance of several of my properties and did an excellent job. She was responsive, thorough, and kept the process moving smoothly from start to finish, dealing with all the legal documentation and lender queries efficiently. As a property developer, it’s great to have a solicitor you can rely on for this kind of work. Highly recommend Tahmi and the team at Cooklaw.

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Suryta25 June 2026

I used Cooklaw Solicitors for the purchase of my home, and I would confidently recommend them to anyone seeking a professional, transparent, and genuinely supportive conveyancing experience. Daniel, and especially Lisa, were outstanding throughout. They didn’t just handle the process—they took the time to clearly explain each stage and the reasoning behind it, which made a real difference. Every question I had was answered thoroughly, and I never felt rushed; instead, I was given the time and attention that made the entire experience far less stressful and far more reassuring. Their approach reflects a clear commitment to client care and excellence. A truly fantastic team and company.

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Zyra Bronce16 May 2026

Huge huge thank you to Dan Parker and Lisa for helping us buying our first home. Dan always replied to my email enquiries promptly, kept us updated throughout the whole process, and was professional, kind, and approachable from start to finish. We really appreciated all his help and would highly recommend him and his team.

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Laura Winterbottom9 May 2026

We recently used Cooklaw solicitors for the purchase of our first home. Both Daniel and Lisa were incredibly helpful throughout the whole process, quick responses and answered all our queries! We can’t thank you enough!

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Rafał Urbiński8 May 2026

I can't thank enough the entire team of Cooklaw, but especially Tahmi - for all her time, effort, hard work, my constant calls and emails. I am so grateful that she took the burden of dealing with my 1st house and she executed that in a brilliant way! Thank you so much!

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Al Dawes30 April 2026

I've used Cooklaw (specifically Lee Gilder) three times in the last two years, and they are excellent. There is a level of professionalism and customer care that I haven't got elsewhere with conveyancing. Responsive to questions, patient with buyers/ sellers who are a bit confused. They have a slick combination of technology and manual interactions where appropriate to give a good service - professional, swift and auditable, with a personal touch. For the latest piece of work, Lee has been supported by Rhiannon Smith and Yomi Asoronye. Same excellent service, same excellent customer care.

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Deming Liu11 April 2026

In acting for my property sale, Lee Gilder proved himself to be much more than a "mere mechanic." As Lord Denning once wrote, a true leader must be an "architect – thinking of the structure as a whole" (The Changing Law, 1953), and Lee’s vision for the entire process was masterful. He clearly understands, as the former Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, observed, that a "rope made of interwoven strands is stronger than strands unwoven" (2018). This was perfectly evidenced by the work of Lee, Rhiannon, and Oliver; the seamless coordination between the three of them proved Lord Neuberger’s sentiment that "a successful team is more than the sum of its individual parts" (2017). By drawing on their collective strengths, they didn't just sell a property; they operated as a unified team to deliver a result that was both "strong and durable."

Solicitors & law firms in Sunderland compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Sunderland are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Kenneth M Barrow & Co Solicitors★ 4,9536No
2Cooklaw (this page)★ 4,9198No
3Sweeney Miller Law★ 4,7480No
4Emmersons Solicitors★ 4,577No
5Richard Reed Solicitors★ 4,5131No
Contact
+441915677244www.cooklaw.co.ukEnterprise Park, 2a and, 2b Colima Ave, Sunderland SR5 3XB
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed