Chris Rudd Solicitors - Warrington

Family S.

I approached Chris Rudd Solicitors for a No-Win-No-Fee (NWNF) assessment of a tenancy deposit claim. My case involved clear evidence of multiple landlord breaches and significant bad faith (including deposit concealment confirmed by DPS).

After their initial valuation seemed potentially low, I sent a detailed, evidence-based email directly to the principal, Chris Rudd, outlining specific legal arguments (including Tenancy Agreement Clause 7 creating a new tenancy under Superstrike case law) supporting a significantly higher claim potential (2-3 penalty breaches vs their likely 1).

The dismissive response came back via their Trainee Solicitor. They explicitly refused to review my detailed points or the case law cited without upfront payment, despite the NWNF context. Crucially, they stated they would only proceed if I agreed "not [to] further dispute the position" they had taken – essentially demanding I accept their lower valuation without question to continue on a NWNF basis.

Even addressing my concerns to the firm's principal did not result in a substantive review; the dismissive stance and unreasonable conditions remained. This refusal to engage properly with evidence challenging their initial NWNF assessment, coupled with the demand to forfeit my right to question their advice, felt unprofessional and unfair.

Consequently, I lost confidence and am seeking representation elsewhere. The firm's handling of this NWNF assessment, particularly the unreasonable conditions imposed, has unfortunately led me to raising my concerns directly with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Potential clients should be aware of this experience.

maxwell W.

I cannot recommend Matthew and Chris Rudd Solicitors highly enough! From the moment I contacted them about my landlord's failure to protect my tenancy deposit, I felt completely supported and reassured. Matthew was absolutely brilliant. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the law and explained the entire process to me in a clear and concise way, ensuring I understood every step. He was always available to answer my questions, no matter how small, and responded to my emails and calls promptly.
What really impressed me was Matthew's dedication to my case. He was meticulous in gathering all the necessary evidence and presented a strong argument on my behalf. He successfully negotiated a settlement that I am very happy with and I am now awaiting payment.
Throughout the entire process, Matthew was professional, empathetic, and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for me. I felt confident that my case was in safe hands, and the successful result is a testament to his skill and commitment. If you're facing a similar situation with your landlord, don't hesitate to contact Matthew at Chris Rudd Solicitors. You won't regret it!

Allen D.

Tbh I am conflicted as they did manage too get my home fixed , windows ,walls & ceiling, I would have never been listened to by my housing association...thank you , but & it's a big but , on my behalf they came to a settlement at the beginning of November 2024 , that was when they was fully paid up with the agreed % from my compensation, unfortunately it went down hill from there ...
Once they had there payment & wasn't going to earn any my from me they informed me that they couldn't & won't place my compensation into my sisters account this was now just before Christmas I tried contacting my appointment case handler but he went on anule leave so I left it until after Christmas, but every time I tried too speak with him hew was out or in a conference so he passed the buck too the underlings so just after my birthday 04/02 I was told they could send me a cheque that I could cash at cash converter or put it into my sisters account...they lied it is a crossed cheque so to this day 22/02 it is sitting in a draw of which they are still earning interest on .... be careful with these sharks they don't care about you or your situation , once they have what they want they will drop you without a second thought....

Paul D.

I don't usually write reviews as to receive good service should be a given, but in this case Chris Rudd Solicitors went above and beyond what I expected. I can honestly say my family and I were taken by suprise the lengths all the staff went to in making our situation bearable and then at the end obtaining results beyond our wildest dreams. No words can describe how much the results of our case meant to us all. We have told everyone how good you all are and how happy we are to tell the whole world.

Keep up the truly excellent work...

Paul S.

Amazing service from Chris. I needed help dealing with a commercial lease that Chris helped with and made me understand the wording of it and we all know contracts can be wordy and have words in there that we don't always understand.

I thought the process with Chris was very smooth and couldn't recommend him enough to anyone looking for legal assistance/guidance.

Professional and very knowledgeable

Paul G.

Chris Rudd Solicitors: The Northern Legal Powerhouse

I searched for solicitors specialising in Force of Sale Court orders and found Chris Rudd Solicitors. Initially sceptical, I called them, and they suggested a 'Huddle Call' for £150 for half an hour with a solicitor. At first, I thought it was a scam to get me to spend £150, but I was desperate. They encouraged me to send in a list of questions I wanted to cover before the call.

Matthew Scanlon, one of the partners, called me at the scheduled time. Halfway through the call, I decided to stop it because he was so experienced and knowledgeable about my predicament and the solution. I decided to instruct them there and then, putting £1,000 on the account.

I had a sibling who refused to cooperate with the sale of our inherited house, and I desperately needed to access my half of the property due to financial difficulties. Chris Rudd Solicitors knew exactly what to do. They were so effective that after they sent the initial contact and agreement letters to my sibling, he started cooperating and emailed his acceptance to the solicitors. Now, everything is moving along nicely.

I can't express how much relief from stress and resentment this has brought me. If you are in a similar position, I highly recommend contacting these solicitors.

Jay C.

Kieren uses ChatGPT to write all their letters. You are better off asking ChatGPT for advise because that’s what they use. If you don’t believe me then copy and paste any of their letters into a AI checker it will tell you. They are incapable of writing simple letters

Paul E.

Excellent experience. Dealt with my case promptly and retrieved my deposit with compensation. A good experience and well worth it. I wish Keiran all the best in his training contract and his career in law.