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We are a team of highly experienced solicitors who specialise in handling a wide variety of disputes and problems that need solving. Formed in 1983, Martin Cray & Co’s Brighton law firm has been supporting clients across East Sussex and the rest of the UK with cases on a local and international scale. Read more...
Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.
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You can use this data to see how Martin Cray & Co performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Martin Cray & Co and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.
You can use this data to see how Martin Cray & Co compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.
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Client Reviews
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Dispute resolution - civil mediation
Abraam
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Debbie is so professional and excellent at her job at the front desk and Miss Tamara Abrahams is a star. Absolutely would come back again thanks to her speediness, thoroughness and kind nature. Extremely helpful and a pleasure to deal with.
Big thank you to you both.
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Matter Type:
Settlement Agreements
Jackie Whitworth
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Tamara was very approachable and easy to understand. Felt fine asking questions throughout the meeting. Felt in safe hands.
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Divorce
Cristian
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I am very grateful and very happy as I approach with Donna Robinson towards my Divorce procedures and processes.
Donna Robinson is a very professional and discipline towards her career and knowledge, comprehensive and trustworthy skills.
Thank you for your time, support ,guidance and services ❤️.
Have a good week forward.
Yours sincerely ,
Cristian Alexandrescu
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Criminal defence - All
Vanesss
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Unfortunately my Partner and I were in an awful situation that required a solicitor for a criminal matter.
With no experience of ever being involved with the police, it was frightening and confusing.
By chance we came across this solicitors and James.
From our first call James was professional but more importantly human showing empathy during a very emotional and stressful time. He explained our options clearly in layman terms, helping us form a plan.
He was always available for further calls when we needed them and kept us up to speed.
The end result was our case was dropped due to lack of evidence. However even if the end result had not been so positive I would still rate James highly for his involvement.
I strongly recommend James to anyone for help with any legal matter.
Thank you James !
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Matter Type:
Probate
Margaret
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We found Martin Cray because we needed a solicitor to help untangle our daughters UK estate after her sudden death in Australia. It was an awful job for us, the one no parent wants, so we needed someone who could navigate two jurisdictions and our grief. Tamara was the prefect blend of professionalism and kindness...and blessing in a storm.
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Criminal defence - All
Jason
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I was recommended Martin Cray solicitors by another law firm who did not deal in motor vehicle offences.
From the moment I walked into their offices I new I was in a very accomplished professional company. Mr Martin Cray interviewed me himself initially listening in a calm matter to the issue I put before him calmly looking through my documentation. He talked me through his initial findings really putting me at my ease and having me believe that something could be done to assist me.
He recommended I have his colleague Mr James Yates represent me due to his expertise in motoring matters. James again when through everything that had happened requesting paper work for my case. He again put me at my ease leading me to believe there would be a positive resolution to my issues.
I was being taken to court for a speeding fine that I had already paid and felt was dealt with, I had been informed that it was the courts intention to take my license away and ban me from driving. This had caused an unbelievable amount of stress to both me and my partner.
James initially tried to get the issue resolved without the recourse of going to court. Unfortunately he was not able to do so due to the non-cooperation of the Police in this matter.
On the day of the court hearing James met me and my partner at the court and took us into a side room to explain exactly what was happening, why I had been taken to court and what he was going to argue in my favour.
We went into the court and James was eminently professional and eloquent in putting my case across. With his defence I was able to keep my license, although with points added something that was unavoidable, and had to pay the same fine that I had initially been given. This was a great reduction in the amount I could have been asked to pay. I cannot actually put into words the relief and the gratitude I felt at that time.
Martin Cray solicitors and in particular Mr James Yates are an absolute credit to their profession and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who has need of their professional help.
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Matter Type:
Wills
Jill Rodrigues
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Pleasure to deal with, friendly, approachable, sensible advice, would recommend, would use again, great legal knowledge.
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Matter Type:
Lasting power of attorney
Brian Redford
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I made initial contact by telephone and received a courteous and informed response. Throughout the process, contact was regular and clear. Completion of the application was well explained and time was made to answer any questions. Really easy to complete the process and throughout, the professionalism of Tamara was excellent.
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Matter Type:
Disputed Wills
Pranath
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A difficult contentious probate issue but I felt well advised and Tamara’s genuine concern and professionalism for my interests throughout
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Wills
Anonymous
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Professional, Efficient, First Class Service, Friendly, Would use again and would recommend.
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Marcus
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Before I made contact with Martin Cray and co, I thought it was all doom and gloom as a male in a married family home, potentially heading for separation.
Then Donna at Martin Cray & co, spun it completely on its head, Donna was able to see me at short notice and the info Donna provided me in my first hour meeting was incredibly encouraging, Donna was very clear and understanding.
I feel in a much better place and clearer on the potential next steps.
Thank you so much Donna and Martin Cray & co solicitors.
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Andrew
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Tamara was excellent to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble. Tamara kept us informed in a timely manner of any delays or changes with processes and was clear in what to expect. We would highly recommend Tamara for any legal services. Many thanks.
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Craig
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Tamara understood my issue immediately, and was very quick to reply to my emails. As soon as I had presented the required documentation, things progressed very quickly and we completed within a week or so.
Thank you so much
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Martin
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Very positive experience, very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. Working with Tamara was an absolute pleasure.
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Digi
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Experienced, professional and experts. Thank you for a first class service, regards will writing and advice on potential issues with probate/IHTax. It is worthwhile paying a little bit more for such quality than doing things cheaply. Tamara also advised on little-known aspects of probate planning such as if a beneficiary is under 18 it is best to have 2-executors. Also if you marry, divorce or have a civil partnership it is advisable to review your will.
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As a boutique litigation firm we have the time and availability to deal directly without our clients at any time. We choose to have a smaller client base so that we can give a more personal service to our clients. We regularly receive instructions regarding private criminal defence; civil litigation; family law; regulatory matters and probate – contested or not. We are able to solve issues that you or your business are facing. We can be that safety net for you in times of need. We have the capability and reach to handle your case whether that’s in the local Magistrates Court, Crown Court, High Court or all the way up to the Supreme Court. That could be in Brighton, London, Paris, Barcelona, Singapore or Bangkok. Martin Cray has personally conducted advocacy in the Court of Appeal and before the Privy Council. We have clients who are in need of a solicitor for the first time in their life and also clients who come back to us year after year to handle their affairs.
