Iona Smith

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Iona holds a Masters degree in Law and qualified as a Solicitor in 1995. She has specialised in personal injury and clinical negligence work since then. Iona’s formidable reputation as one of the top personal injury solicitors in the south east has been forged in the High Court and in county courts up and down the country. For over 25 years she has been making a real difference to our clients, winning cases as a result of her sound common sense, determination to succeed and a truly imaginative flair for establishing and communicating the real impact of her clients’ injuries.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Eastbourne, East Sussex
  • Licensed for less than 1 year

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Iona holds a Masters degree in Law and qualified as a Solicitor in 1995. She has specialised in personal injury and clinical negligence work since then. Iona’s formidable reputation as one of the top personal injury solicitors in the south east has been forged in the High Court and in county courts up and down the country. For over 25 years she has been making a real difference to our clients, winning cases as a result of her sound common sense, determination to succeed and a truly imaginative flair for establishing and communicating the real impact of her clients’ injuries.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Eastbourne, East Sussex
  • Licensed for less than 1 year

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

33 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3YD

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Ruth H.

Clinical Negligence

Helped us through a very hard time

We dealt with a clinical negligence case that stretched over nearly five years - we could not have done it without the help of Gaby Hardwicke solicitors, who successfully helped us to get compensated. Our case was quite complicated and also very personal - it was an extremely emotional time for us with many ups and downs. I cannot stress enough how extremely valuable their expertise was, also in explaining everything to us and making the process somewhat bearable.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Ruth. Iona and Fraser will be especially pleased to know that their efforts made a meaningful difference during what can be a very challenging time. Clinical negligence claims can be complex and lengthy, and we fully appreciate how difficult the process can be for clients and their families. We are glad that our team was able to support you throughout the case and help guide you through each stage with care and clarity. We wish you all the very best for the future.

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Irene Amy Davis

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Clinical Negligence

Accident claim handled with care and professionalism

Good communication throughout our experience and a successful outcome. Would highly recommend.

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Thank you for your kind feedback, Irene. We’re pleased to hear that communication was clear throughout and that you were happy with the outcome. Thank you again for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience.

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Nathan Martin

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Personal Injury

Fantastic solicitors Fantastic service.

My experience with Gaby Hardwicke has been nothing short of amazing and very straightforward with a clear objective in mind. It also always felt like they had my best interests at heart and made sure I got the best possible outcome for my case (cyclist/car collision). If I ever found my self in a situation needing professional help again I wouldn't hesitate to contact Gaby Hardwicke.

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Thank you for a lovely review, Nathan. We’re delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our personal injury team. Iona will be especially pleased to know that her efforts made a difference during what can be a challenging time. We wish you all the very best moving forward.

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Personal Injury

Excellent service

Professional, friendly and human. Case resolved successfully. Many thanks.

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We’re delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our personal injury team. Thank you for trusting us with your instructions.

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Sean McIntosh

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Helpful and professional

I had a personal injury claim, managed by the amazing Becky and Iona. They were both very kind and communicative. They handled my claim excellently and I honestly couldn't highly recommend them enough. They always looked after and fought for my best interests, and advised me really well.

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Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Sean. We're truly grateful for your kind words about Becky and Iona. Their determination, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcome are qualities we deeply value. It’s wonderful to hear that their kindness and support made such a difference during a difficult time. We'll be sure to pass on your appreciation.

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