BDB Pitmans LLP

I use Pitmans in Southampton for both my personal and business matters. Always found them exceptionally professional and helpful.
Sep 25th, 2019

Having used BDB Pitmans on a number of conveyancing transactions, I can safely say I do not recommend using them. Their advice if left unchallenged would have resulted in us needlessly paying c.10,000 in stamp duty and early mortgage repayments. This also led to simple transactions being dragged out and the overall process taking much longer than anticipated or needed. Having logged a complaint with a Partner, a very defensive approach was taken, no regard for the client was given and there was a distinct lack of empathy. No accountability or apology was ever given. We challenged the advice given and saved nearly all of the 10,000. Still awaiting some accountability or at least an apology.
Nov 1st, 2022

If I could have left no stars I would have done so. Recently I had to sell my Marina Berth at Premier marinas Gosport, Under the terms and conditions of the lease I have to pay Premier Marinas solicitor fees. Obviously the solicitors were BDB PItmans at Southampton. All comments are my opinion and experience of what has happened The whole transaction was a complete and utter farce, It took three and a half months to effectively change a few names, addresses and dates and get documents signed. BDB Pitmans decided to change the wording on documents, that had probably been that way for 40 years plus, this seemed to me to have absolutely no relevance at all. It is also very possible that mistakes were also made, although I have no evidence of this, (just a passing comment made by my own solicitor) when BDB PItmans changed from using a junior member of staff to calling in a very experienced consultant, who I think was a previous Partner ? Delay after delay happened, for no reason that I could see. No apologies. Not at all impressed by this company. I have tried to make an official complaint but they will not accept or look into it as I am not officially their client. I was forced to use them and I paid their fees from the proceeds of the sale, therefore I believe I have the right to complain about the way this was handled, irrespective of the fact that I didn't officially instruct them. Their response is a waste of time, I have contacted them to discuss further, as requested but they just don't respond. Certainly not what you would expect from a law firm.
Aug 19th, 2021

Jan 10th, 2021

Positive: Professionalism
Oct 23rd, 2020