Business Details
Trusted Solicitors in Sevenoaks Since 1730
Based in Sevenoaks, Kent, we provide a comprehensive range of legal services combining professionalism with a personal touch. Our practice balances size to cover all legal areas while maintaining individual client attention. We prioritise clear communication, ensuring clients understand their cases at every stage. With decades of collective experience, our team offers expertise in company and commercial law, litigation, family matters, property transactions, and wills.We work collaboratively, leveraging external professional networks when needed. Our traditions are strengthened by modern practices, ensuring efficient service delivery. The firm's reputation for quality advice and cost-effectiveness has been built over nearly three centuries, serving both private and commercial clients across Kent and beyond.
Services
Company and Commercial
Employment Law
Litigation
Family Law
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Wills and Probate
Highlights and features
- Established in 1730 with continuous legal expertise
- Offers 'City quality' advice at competitive rates
- Maintains personal client attention through team collaboration
- Recognised specialists in Kent's legal community
- Utilises modern technology while preserving traditional values
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Outstanding services
Highly professional
Personal approach
Efficient service
Excellent communication
Services
Company and Commercial
We provide comprehensive legal support for businesses of all sizes, from small family-run companies to large regional operations. Our services include company structure advice, shareholder agreements, mergers and acquisitions. With specialist lawyers like James Pearson and Robert Spokoini, we combine decades of experience with practical solutions tailored to evolving business needs while maintaining personal service standards.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Our litigation team handles complex commercial and civil cases including contract disputes, professional negligence claims, and inheritance matters. Led by Chris Hugo and Brian Robson, we offer strategic advice balancing legal knowledge with tactical awareness. We prioritise alternative dispute resolution where appropriate but maintain strong courtroom representation capabilities. Recent successes include high-value debt recovery cases and professional negligence claims involving property developments.
Residential Conveyancing
Specialist property lawyers handle all residential transactions including freehold/leasehold purchases, remortgages, and lease extensions. Felicity Williams, Elizabeth Connell and Karthiga Mayooran lead our conveyancing team, known for exceptional client communication and efficiency. We regularly assist multiple generations of families with property matters, maintaining high client return rates through stress-free transaction management and prompt query resolution.
Matrimonial and Family
Nicola Gibbs and Kimberley Catuk provide expert family law services including divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child arrangement agreements. We offer free initial consultations and prioritise non-confrontational resolution methods through Resolution membership. Our approach combines legal expertise with emotional sensitivity, particularly in high-value asset divisions and complex maintenance cases, while maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
Wills Probate and Trusts
We specialise in will drafting, probate administration, and tax planning services. Our team including Julie Miller and Simon Crooks helps clients create legally sound wills, establish trusts, and manage estate administration. We provide clear guidance on powers of attorney and court of protection applications, ensuring families avoid complications from inadequate planning. Our services address both straightforward estates and complex tax mitigation strategies for high-value assets.
People
James Pearson
Partner
Specialising in company and commercial law with extensive experience in corporate restructuring and commercial property transactions. Provides pragmatic business-focused legal solutions while maintaining personal client relationships.
Chris Hugo
Partner
Leading commercial litigation expert with particular strength in employment law matters. Known for strategic approach to dispute resolution and client-focused representation in complex legal cases.
Felicity Williams
Partner
Residential conveyancing specialist with over 20 years' experience handling property transactions. Recognised for exceptional client communication and efficiency in managing complex property deals.
Nicola Gibbs
Partner
Family law specialist with extensive experience in matrimonial cases. Offers practical advice combined with emotional sensitivity while prioritising non-confrontational dispute resolution.
Julie Miller
Associate Solicitor
Wills and probate expert specialising in estate planning and tax mitigation strategies. Provides clear guidance on will drafting and complex probate administration matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in company and commercial law, litigation, family law, residential/commercial property transactions, and wills/probate matters across Kent.
How long have you been operating in Sevenoaks?
We've provided legal services in Sevenoaks since 1730, making us one of the longest-established law firms in the area.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we offer free initial appointments for family law matters and provide tailored consultation options across other practice areas.
How do you handle property transactions?
Our specialist conveyancing team manages residential and commercial property transactions with clear communication and efficient case management from instruction to completion.
Are your legal fees competitive?
We combine traditional cost-effectiveness with modern efficiency, offering transparent pricing structures while maintaining 'City quality' legal standards.
