Warner Goodman LLP

Warner Goodman, legal advice in Hampshire since 1852

Warner Goodman LLP is a law firm based in England that states it has been operating since 1852. The firm presents itself with more than 170 years of activity and a team of over 180 legal professionals, distributed across five local offices. Its stated area of practice covers Hampshire and the South of England, although the firm notes that it serves clients regardless of their location.

The firm describes itself as an award-winning practice and highlights that it has obtained an 'Excellent' rating on ReviewSolicitors.co.uk, based on more than 1,500 verified client reviews. It is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA 463470) and by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA 464973). Warner Goodman LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with number OC 325046.

Services for individuals and families

The firm organises its offering for individuals into several blocks. In the area of estates and family, it includes family and children law, family mediation, planning for the future, disputed estates and claims, and the Court of Protection. It also addresses concerns about care home fees and offers support with long-term care.

For employees, the firm provides advice on employment law and handles claims before the Employment Tribunal. In the area of personal injury and financial services, the firm is authorised by the FCA, which supports its activity in the latter field.

Property services

The residential property area covers buying and selling a home, first-time buyer, buy to let, equity release, transfer of equity and re-mortgaging, leasehold extensions and cohabitation agreements. In the commercial property segment, the firm handles landlord and tenant disputes.

The firm also offers conveyancing quotes and publishes probate and estate administration costs.

Business advice

For corporate clients, Warner Goodman covers buying or selling a business, commercial contracts, shareholders' agreements, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance, employment law for employers, commercial litigation and dispute resolution, intellectual property, debt recovery and partnership agreements. The firm also publishes the costs of its debt recovery services and Employment Tribunal claims, for both employees and employers.

The firm reports the expansion of its corporate team in response to growing demand for business legal advice in Hampshire and the surrounding area.

Structure, team and outreach activity

The firm has its own training programme, the WG Academy Programme, and maintains a careers page with current vacancies. Its team is presented collectively, with specific sections for the property team and for the organisation as a whole.

Warner Goodman publishes news, events and podcasts. Among the content distributed are articles on how employers should manage anonymous whistleblowing reports, the rise in prenuptial agreements in England and Wales, and the Peace of Mind programme, aimed at employment law support. The firm also organises events, such as the one titled HR Red Flags with Cath Dixon.

Offices and locations

Fareham office: Portland Chambers, 66 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0JR

Southampton office: Compass House, 1-3 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XG

Portsmouth office: Colman House, 2-4 Landport Terrace, Portsmouth, PO1 2RG

Chandler's Ford office: 100A Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2GJ

Waterlooville office: 49 Basepoint Business Centre, Waterberry Drive, Waterlooville, PO7 7TH · Phone: 023 9277 6569