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Rhonda Clifton

01:11 28 Jun 19

Richard Baker went above and beyond to assist me. My very grateful thanks to him.

Barbara Winkel

21:46 09 Mar 19

Ida was brilliant with our two conveyances. Went above and beyond when our bank moved too slowly. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend again!

Samantha B.

07:00 22 Mar 19

Prompt, professional and thorough. Thank you to the BDN Canberra staff.

Daniel Slegers

23:00 21 Apr 20

Richard, Diane and the team were amazing in guiding me through the workers compensation minefield. Always helpful and understanding and assisting in every way they could. Would highly recommend.

Barbara Causon

12:54 22 Apr 20

I cannot recommend Baker, Deane & Nutt highly enough. Richard Baker and Dianne Savage provide me with outstanding support during a recent compensation claim. They exceeded my expectations in terms of the result achieved in my case and were a pleasure to deal with. If you need a lawyer, give them a call.

David Post

02:16 30 Mar 20

I hired Baker Deane and Nutt to assist with purchasing a house in March 2020 and they went beyond and above the call of duty to ensure everything ran smoothly. My (un-named) bank had stuffed up, meaning they were not going to be able to provide the loan on settlement day. The team at BDN escalated it to the bank's head office and secured the loan on time. I highly recommend them!

Daniel Ristevski

07:03 19 May 20

My family and I have been using Baker Deane and Nutt for approximately 30 years. I can attest to an easy to work with, professional, honest and wonderful team. Bill Baker and Ida Lam have made my law affairs a pleasant experience with ease of transparency and understanding. They are always quick to answer questions and deal with matters in a prompt and professional matter. I highly recommend working with Ida and Bill along with the rest of the Baker Deane and Nutt team.

Lee Constable

08:07 20 May 20

Richard and Dianne has been amazing and very supportive in the service they have provided us

Ben Day

04:09 05 Jun 20

Absolutely hands down the best lawyers in the business. Compassion, empathy and understanding. Professionals to the highest degree. I will never use anyone but baker dean and nutt again. Shout out to my solicitor Claire. Your the best !!!!

Darcy Driscoll

12:33 09 May 22

Of great assistance handling estate procedures after the passing of my mum. Warm and thoughtful process. Very transparent in regards to charges and the kinds of services they were providing. I asked to take charge of some aspects of the estate administration in order to save money and they had no resistance. Would recommend!

Jaki Forbes

05:59 21 Mar 22

Baker Deane & Nutt just finished sorting out Probate for my late brother's estate, and I cannot speak highly enough of my experience of working with them. Richard's advice was practical and easy to understand and Diane Savage took most of the effort out of getting through the process from my shoulders. Diane, in particular, was superb throughout: helpful, professional, efficient, and a joy to deal with. To top it off their fees were lower than expected. Easy 5 stars from me. Highly recommend.

Renei Moussa

04:46 18 May 22

Amber was very Professional, made us feel very comfortable. Explained reasons of why we needed to meet with her, explained very clearly in a way for us to understand, as Guarantors, our responsibilities. We would recommend Baker Deane & Nutt Lawyers, as this is not the first time we have had dealings together.

Veronica Marsh

02:28 13 Apr 22

Baker Deane and Nutt lawyers have been professional, helpful, understanding and patient with my personal circumstances. Diane was my case contact, she is easy to approach, great to tall too and follows up with all my questions in a prompt professional manner. Richard talked me through every meeting and explained what was going tonhappen and make sure I understood before agreeing to anything. Thank you to the team, I would recommend you anytime.

Rene Garland

11:23 28 Jul 22

We cannot thank Teneika enough for the care and effort in supporting us through the settlement process of our property sale. Not only was everything seen to on the conveyancing front in an efficient and comprehensive way, the level of care and support offered to us to ensure the process was a positive experienece was second to none - Clear communication, amazing rapport and professional service. They advocated for our rights and best interest 100% of the time. We highly recommend Teneika and the team at Baker Deane and Nutt. This is the second time we have worked with the company and they will be our first point of call for any future property endevours!

CAROL MOORE

05:27 17 Aug 22

I have been dealing with various people at Baker, Deane and Nutt over the past 12 months for matters involving settling an estate and selling property. At all times the principals and staff were professional, friendly and extremely competent. Their clear advice and continuing communication with me made my job as executor very easy. I have already recommended the firm to others and will continue to use BD&N in the future. Many thanks to all but particularly to Richard, Diane and Tanieke.

Jesse B

00:12 16 Aug 22

Responded extremely quickly in my time of need. Definitely recommend and I'm thankful for their expertise🙏💯👌!

Emily Jenkins

03:55 01 Oct 24

Kerry-Anne was very professional, easy to deal with and highly organised. As a Mortgage Broker, I appreciate working with a Conveyancer that is on the ball like Kerry-Anne. Thank you for your help with our mutual client's settlement.

Trent Van Zweeden

22:52 01 Aug 24

BDN were fantastic!!!buying and selling is extremely stressful and Teneika and Richardguided me through like pros.Thank you to the BND team for making it as easy and stress free as possible

Leith Wilson

06:56 10 Jul 24

I can't thank Amber, Vin and the friendly team at BDN enough, they handled my case very professionally and communicated well throughout. Amber gave a great submission to the court to get the minimum sentence and I highly recommend them to anyone in the Canberra/Queanbeyan region if you're in need of legal help and advice.

Nathan Bray

05:41 18 Jul 24

Our family was very pleased with the assistance in finalising the Estate of our Mother. Diane and Richard were professional and thoughtful in what was an emotional time.

Karl Baker

00:40 21 Jul 24

Engaged BDN to complete the conveyancing for a property purchase. They were highly professional and communicated well throughout the process. Would recommend

Marion and Hal Leaver

08:31 26 Oct 24

An excellent legal firm that handled our conveyancing and a dispute with the building inspection report on that property purchase, and more recently guided us through a dispute with a substandard roofing contractor. Despite our anger at both of the above, BDN kept us on a logical, not emotional, path to a satisfactory financial resolution in both cases. Their fees are very reasonable and their advice sound. Can’t go wrong here!

Gail Lamond

21:45 31 Oct 24

BDN Lawyers managed the process of the will and estate very smoothly. Their expertise and guidance resulted in a timely and hassle free process. Great team. Thanks to all

Jennifer Hafey

03:47 14 Nov 24

BDN are very competent solicitors. Their advice and contracts are thorough and reliable. I would highly recommend them.

Stephen French

05:08 21 Feb 25

The team at BDN were fantastic at helping me through the process of managing my mum's estate. They were friendly, took the time to listen and explain the various processes, and have been super-helpful when things (outside their control!) have gone awry. I highly recommend Diane, Richard, Kerry-anne, and the rest of the team at BDN.

Cveta Taleski

06:48 16 Apr 25

Once again, Richard and Diane were professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to my case. They communicated clearly every step of the way and made a stressful process much easier to navigate. Highly recommend their services, wouldn’t go anywhere else!

R Coppin

02:08 25 Mar 25

BDN Lawyers were the absolute best in helping me deal with an unexpected death in the family and subsequent fallout due to a lack of a will. From the initial call I made to them, Richard was kind, empathetic and extremely clear on what I could expect and the action required. Both Richard and Diane then led me through all the paperwork and legalities of finalising the estate. I could not recommend them highly enough. The process was made so much easier as they were both caring and compassionate to my situation. Everything was explained clearly and options presented at all stages across the way. I cannot thank them enough for helping me navigate through the red tape and getting the best result for my children and myself. If you are looking for a good firm, I advise you meet with BDN Lawyers!

Cathrine Neil

04:54 04 Mar 25

Couldn’t speak more highly of Amber and the team at BDN. Amber was incredible in handling and managing an exceptionally stressful and tough situation for me. The level of helpfulness and professionalism was outstanding and the ability to take something very scary and make it manageable and easy to understand was amazing. I was at all times fully prepared for all outcomes by the team but my final outcome was an exceptionally great one.

Robert Cockburn

06:33 01 Feb 25

I would not hesitate to recommend BDN to anyone requiring legal services. I mainly dealt with Diane Savage. Her prompt responses, attention to detail, communication and customer service in general were truly exceptional. I would absolutely retain BDN again for any future legal requirements.Anne Cockburn

Elaine Lim

05:06 12 Feb 26

I have recently sold 2 properties and purchase of one and had a pleasure of working with BDN Lawyers, Aedan and Joshua. They have been fantastic, helpful throughout the entire process providing clear guidance and support at every steps.BDN Lawyer also made me feel very comfortable and relaxed discussing my Will preparation as well for their professionalism in handling my late husband's estate and making deceased spouse’s estate clearance simple, and stress-free.Each time I have been very pleased with all that they have achieved for me.........Best regards Elaine

Lana Lane

03:12 19 Jan 26

Had a delightful experience with BDN Lawyers recently. Was looking for legal assistance that might have been a bit pricey for me in my current (unemployed) situation.Zoe Tregeagle, after consulting with the solicitor, explained to me that there is, in fact, a much simpler and cheaper way to achieve my goal. And didn't charge me for the advice.Very heartwarming to see lawyers prioritising client's best interests over profits! Very impressed with BDN's integrity in this day and age when it isn't so easily found.

K B

03:40 28 Jan 26

Highly recommend Corrina Tierney from BDN!Corrina assisted us with both the sale of our home and the purchase of our new one, and she was outstanding throughout the entire process. She was proactive, extremely thorough, and consistently on top of every step, which gave us real confidence during both transactions.By far the best conveyancer we have ever used. We wouldn’t use anyone else.

Philippa Moss

04:23 08 Dec 25

BDN Lawyers were fantastic to work with. We are a small NGO and they were professional, affordable, and genuinely easy to deal with. They explained everything in plain language, which made the whole process so much clearer for someone who isn’t from a legal background. I felt supported and well-informed at every step. Highly recommend.

Lou Jillett

00:17 18 Sep 25

BDN were fantastic to work with. My team, consisting of Matthew Fuller (Solicitor) and Joshua Newman (Conveyancer) went above and beyond.Matthew took the time to field my initial queries over the phone, and after meeting with me to go over the contract in person, liaised with the seller's solicitor and broker to ensure a smooth 30 day settlement period.Joshua was always prompt in his responses to my queries, and proactive in ensuring I had all the information I required to complete the necessary steps as settlement day approached. As a first home-buyer, I had many questions, and he was able to provide guidance each step of the way.BDN are professional and knowledgeable, with a clear understanding of Property Law in the ACT. I would recommend them to anyone seeking to purchase property in the Canberra region.

Kirsten Merlino

01:41 27 Oct 25

Highly recommend BDN especially Amber Lawrence and Brooklyn Dagwell. Amber helped us prepare wills & enduring powers of attorney, explaining our options clearly and answering our many questions patiently! Amber even managed to bring some humour to the process of having our wills / EPOA completed which really helped us as we made decisions we had been putting off for years. Both Amber and Brooklyn are excellent communicators which made finalising our documents efficient & smooth.Thanks so much for making a challenging task so easy to get done, we’re so happy that our affairs are in order!

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