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Brian Mackenow & Co Solicitors

4.8(71 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sunderland

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Conveyancing handled with speed, clarity and steady communication is the theme that runs through the feedback for this Sunderland practice, where Sean Gardiner is named again and again as the solicitor guiding buyers and sellers through their transactions. Customers writing about their orders describe first-time purchases where the process was explained in plain terms and every question was answered patiently, and a number of reviews mention how quickly matters progressed, with chains of four and a slow developer's solicitors navigated without the stress clients expected.

Being kept informed at all stages, by telephone or email, comes up often, as does the feeling that their interests were put first throughout a sale, a purchase, a flat conveyance and a lease extension. Quotes given are described as competitive, with one client noting the figure was the lowest received after approaching several firms. The tone of the accounts is one of confidence and trust, with instructions repeated over multiple house moves and further legal work anticipated. Approachability, thoroughness and a willingness to talk through the full procedure in simple language are the qualities most consistently highlighted.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Megan Larcombe4 September 2026

We choose this solicitors as it was local and we are so glad we did. The process was super fast and we were kept in the loop through every stage. Sean was very professional from start to finish we would highly recommend, we will be using him for further legal ventures.

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Alex Batrinu29 June 2026

I cannot recommend this firm highly enough, specifically Sean Gardiner. From start to finish, he was professional, responsive, and incredibly thorough throughout what turned out to be a far more complicated flat purchase than expected. He dealt with numerous issues along the way, including complex enquiries, leasehold matters, and delays from the seller's side. Despite these hurdles, he was always proactive, kept me informed at every stage, and worked tirelessly to keep the transaction moving and meet our deadlines. Communication was excellent throughout, and I always felt that they had my best interests at heart. His dedication, persistence, and attention to detail gave me confidence during what could have been a very stressful process. A huge thank you to the team for all of your hard work and professionalism. I genuinely appreciate everything you did to help us complete our purchase, and I would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone looking for a reliable and committed conveyancing solicitor.

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Inese S28 April 2026

We had a great experience with Brian Mackenow & Co. during our house purchase. A special thank you to Sean Gardiner for all his help, support, and patience throughout the whole process. Everything was handled professionally, and we were kept informed at every stage. Even when things felt stressful, Sean was always there to guide us and make the process smoother. We are very grateful for all the work that was done to help us complete our purchase successfully. Thank you again for helping us become homeowners! Highly recommend!

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Barbara Hardy2 April 2026

Sean Gardiner at Brian Mackenow was wonderful in dealing with my lease extension. He was very knowledgable about the whole process and talked me through the full procedure. His communication with the other solicitor was rapid so we completed in a very timely manner. Thank you!

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sheila fitzsimons27 March 2026

A very smooth process I rang quite a few solicitors. The prices differed massively, but Sean,s quote was by far the cheapest. His reviews were great too. The service has been great. Sean kept me in the loop at all times and was always available if I had a query. I highly recommend Sean.

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Rebecca Wilson19 January 2026

I have used Brian Mackenow and Co solicitors for a number of house sales and purchases and have always been extremely satisfied with the service received. This last sale, managed by Sean Gardiner was extremely efficient. He was accessible by email or telephone and kept me updated at all stages of the process. Would highly recommend.

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Lauren Turner19 December 2025

Sean Gardiner is fast, efficient and communicative. It was a completely stress free process and we felt confidence and trust in him to serve our best interests. I have worked with a number of conveyancers and Sean is by far the best in the business. I would (and do!) highly recommend to anyone needing a conveyancer!

Conveyancing solicitors 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.
1Brian Mackenow & Co Solicitors (this page)★ 4,871No
2Mortons Law Limited★ 4,358No
3Peter Dunn & Co★ 4,157No
4McKenzie Bell Solicitors★ 3,872No
5Ben Hoare Bell LLP★ 3,651No
Contact
+44191565626238 W Sunniside, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1BU
Working hours
Monday09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00
Friday09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed