Atkinson Vinden

Areas of practice

• Wills & Estates
• Business & Commercial Law
• Property & Conveyancing
• Planning & Environment
• Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts

At a glance

Established

2019

Lawyers

2

Type

Law firm

• SP-127GO★★★★★★★★★★1.0Google rating

  April 2026

  These lawyers took me months to gather my will. They organised my will and when I wanted to retrieve it it took months...yup plural back and forth emails for more than 8 weeks. They are Shocking. That isn't the worst part though. The worst part is their secretary or PA, whoever the lady is that answers the phone. She has the worst customer service I have ever experienced. Don't know how she has a job there. If she is the first point of contact then all their clients must be running for the hills. This is for the rude lady who answers the phone: of you dont like your job and you are miserable, then quit, find something else, and dont make everyone you talk to and get in contact with upset. Work somewhere else that doesnt require being positive, friendly and polite. Because that is what you aren't.

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• Susie McFadden★★★★★★★★★★1.0Google rating

  March 2025

  Mark Squire at Vinden Law Firm is horrendous to deal with. In my experience, he does not follow up. He never returns phone calls. He will actually not speak to you on the phone. All communication must be in writing and he rarely responds to emails. I was the co-executor of a Will with a sibling that I do not respect. This difficult situation was made so much worse by Mark Squire's poor communication and extreme rudeness whenever he had no option but to eventually respond to an enquiry. If you seek clear, useful communication and a respectful working relationship with the law firm that will support you through what is a difficult situation, do not engage Mark Squire or Vinden Law Firm.

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• Pete★★★★★★★★★★1.0Google rating

  May 2024

  Quite a woeful experience dealing with estate planning arm if this firm. We have been chasing important documents from them for quite some time and have yet to receive an email or call in response to our numerous communications. Do not recommend.

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• VESNA MARIANNE VALIC★★★★★★★★★★1.0Google rating

  October 2023

  I engaged Mark Squire to draft a simple Will for me, during our initial consultation he appeared competent. At the follow-up appointment, I arrived at the Vinden Lawyers office at the scheduled time, and waited 10 minutes for Mark, who then provided me with the Will for my review, I noted that he had given me the incorrect Will as the the names of the beneficiaries were not know to me. When I pointed this out to him, he asked me if I was sure. He then told me that he would print the correct Will, approximately 15 minutes later the correct Will appeared after the secretary typed up the correct version. This whole process took almost one hour and there was no acknowledgment from Mark for the inconvenience this error caused or the fact that he gave me someone else's private documents. Very unprofessional and certainly not what you want from a solicitor. Avoid Mark Squire and Vinden Lawyers.

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• Iva Stencel★★★★★★★★★★5.0Google rating

  February 2019

  We have been clients of Atkinson Vinden for long time (close to 30 years). They have processed legal certifications, will drafting and property conveyancing in a very professional manner. We had a hiccup last year with one person, who is no longer with them. So I guess as anywhere else - it is the crew who represents the company. Still 5 star service for us. Thank you for being our partner for so long.

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Client testimonials

Published by the firm on its own website.

• “Absolutely the best team to support you through challenging times. I highly recommend their services.”

  Tracey

• “Rosina did an outstanding job supporting me through a difficult separation. She was straightforward, professional, and consistently worked in my best interest throughout the entire financial process. Highly recommend!”

  Thomas

• “I had a fantastic experience with Alan and his team during my divorce. They communicated clearly and kept me informed every step of the way. After dealing with an unorganized first lawyer, Alan was a breath of fresh air. Divorce is undoubtedly stressful, but Alan's guidance made the process much more manageable. I highly recommend him to anyone facing a similar situation!”

  Farnaz