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Bates Wells and Braithwaite

Bates Wells and Braithwaite

4.7(67 reviews)See reviews ↓·Ipswich

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Purchasing a first home is a recurring theme in the feedback for this Ipswich practice, with Freya Smith named repeatedly for her work on these transactions. Clients describe her as friendly and efficient, replying to correspondence quickly, spotting anything amiss and keeping matters moving so that the process felt calm rather than daunting, even for those buying for the first time. Hannah Mitchell appears frequently in accounts of personal injury claims, where her clear explanations, patience in checking that clients could manage the demands of proceedings and prompt responses by telephone or email are noted with appreciation.

A point made in several accounts is the plain language used to explain legal matters, which clients without legal training found easy to follow. Reviewers also mention the honesty and professionalism shown over cases that sometimes ran for several years, and the reassurance of regular updates as matters progressed. Two accounts record claims being brought to a successful conclusion after sustained support, one involving a late husband and another a workplace accident. Dependable communication, patience and careful guidance on both property purchases and injury work are the qualities that emerge most strongly.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Christine McNeilage8 September 2026

Ms. Mitchell explained everything clearly to me at the beginning of this process and was careful to check that I could deal with the stress of proceedings. She took the trouble to telephone me on one occasion to clarify an issue which I had misunderstood, which I really appreciated. I am extremely happy with how she dealt with my case.

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Gayatri Harrinanan14 July 2026

Ms Hannah Mitchell dealt with my late husband’s claim efficiently and expertly. She always responded to my emails and I felt at ease communicating with her.

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Enia4 June 2026

This was my first experience with any sort of claim case and Hannah Mitchell (Associate) was an absolute superstar. Though the process was long, Hannah was extremely helpful, very informative from the get go and I felt well represented through it all. I am grateful to Bates Wells and Braithwaite for taking me on.

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Jill Webb29 May 2026

I used Bates Wells and Braithwaite for conveyancing a property. We experienced a time delay with the process which was no fault of Bates Wells and Braithwaite but I was kept informed by email. My only suggestion would be a little more human contact ie phone calls to help de-stress what can be a very trying time. Overall a good job well done.

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r Elliott23 May 2026

I cannot thank Hannah enough for the support and professionalism she showed while handling my claim. From the very beginning, she was understanding, reassuring, and always kept me informed throughout the entire process. Hannah explained everything clearly, answered all of my questions promptly, and made what was a very stressful situation much easier to deal with. Her knowledge and dedication gave me confidence that my case was in safe hands, and she worked hard to achieve a positive outcome for me. I would highly recommend Hannah to anyone looking for a solicitor who is compassionate, professional, and truly committed to her clients.

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Heather Annis19 May 2026

We recently used Bates Wells and Braithwaite Solicitors for the purchase of our first home, after they were highly recommended to us by a friend, and we are so pleased that we chose them. Freya Smith was always friendly, professional, and happy to help with any questions we had along the way. She kept us updated throughout the process and replied to our emails very quickly. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and we really appreciated her patience, efficiency, and clear communication. We would not hesitate to recommend Bates Wells and Braithwaite Solicitors to friends and family in the future.

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damofan9618 May 2026

Having suffered an accident which resulted in a personal injury claim my case was handled by Hannah who was only a message away with any concerns that I had. From the being I was in very capable hands and was impressed by the professionalism shown throughout the legal process. Many thanks for all your work would recommend.

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Contact
+441473219282www.bates-wells.co.uk29 Lower Brook St, Ipswich IP4 1AQ
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed