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Brachers LLP

Rachael Bates

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Having graduated from University of Kent in 2020 achieving a first class degree in Law, Rachael went on to gain a distinction in her masters at the University of Law in 2021. Prior to joining Brachers, Rachael worked in an engineering consultancy firm as a contracts administrator and in 2015 gained experience in a local law firm in Maidstone as an admin assistant. Rachael qualified as a Solicitor in September 2024 following the completion of her training contract with Brachers. She assists the Commercial Property team with a number of property matters. During her training contract she gained experience in the Corporate and Commercial, Commercial Property, and Employment teams. She has also spent some time working within our Private Client team assisting them with a number of estate management matters.

Brachers LLP

Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority
Regulator ID: 7009694
Based in Maidstone, Kent
Licensed for 1 years

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Brachers LLP

Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority
Regulator ID: 7009694
Based in Maidstone, Kent
Licensed for 1 years

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Commercial Property

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business

Commercial Property

Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
Commercial Leases
Commercial mortgages
Developer disputes
Development plot sales
Finance
Investment purchases and Buy to Let
Landlord and tenant
Environmental policy law
Planning law
Purchase of development land
Rights of way issues
Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises

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Brachers LLP

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Until Present

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Brachers LLP

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01622 767731

rachaelbates@brachers.co.uk

https://www.brachers.co.uk/our-people/rachael-bates

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Monday	08:00–18:00
Tuesday	08:00–18:00
Wednesday	08:00–18:00
Thursday	08:00–18:00
Friday	08:00–18:00
Saturday	(Closed)
Sunday	(Closed)

Somerfield House, 59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH

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21 Aug 2025

Commercial Property

Helen Stonham and Rachael Bates

I have dealt with Helen Stonham and Rachael Bates, on a number of commercial leases on our estate and found them to be responsive, helpful and professional on each occasion, Brachers is also well priced vs other firms we have used previously. I would happily continue to use Brachers and recommend them to colleagues.

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26/08/2025

Thank you for your feedback, Matt — we’re pleased Helen, Rachael, and the team provided responsive, professional service, and that you would continue to recommend Brachers.

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