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Gaby Hardwicke

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

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

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Gaby Hardwicke Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
91%
Value for
Money
8% above
national average
94%
Success
Rate
12% above
national average
94%
Would
Recommend
13% above
national average
Communication 4.7/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.7/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.6/5

Accreditations

Gaby Hardwicke are accredited by

Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Gaby Hardwicke
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Gaby Hardwicke
Family Law accreditation awarded to Gaby Hardwicke

Description

Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors is a long-established East Sussex law firm offering a wide range of legal services for businesses and individuals. We have been providing first class legal advice to our clients in Sussex, the South-East and beyond since 1889.

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Gaby Hardwicke Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
11% above
national average
95%
Success
Rate
13% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
14% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Gaby Hardwicke are accredited by

Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Gaby Hardwicke
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Gaby Hardwicke
Family Law accreditation awarded to Gaby Hardwicke

Description

Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors is a long-established East Sussex law firm offering a wide range of legal services for businesses and individuals. We have been providing first class legal advice to our clients in Sussex, the South-East and beyond since 1889.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Gaby Hardwicke offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Contact & Locations - Gaby Hardwicke

Opening hours

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

Reviews

4.8 /5 48 Reviews
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What clients say about Gaby Hardwicke

Clients praise the firm’s expertise across conveyancing, wills, probate, employment, commercial property, IP and corporate matters, noting clear, practical and commercially minded legal advice. The team is described as highly professional, responsive and efficient, delivering thorough, timely work and good outcomes. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, clear communication in plain English, proactivity, attention to detail and a client-focused, supportive manner that reduces stress during difficult matters. Many reviewers highlight reliability, approachability and cost-conscious pragmatism, recommending the firm for both personal and business legal needs.

very helpful
patient
clear communication
knowledgeable
professional service
responsive
efficient
friendly staff
practical advice
attention to detail

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Housing & Property

Gaby Hardwick

Just so happy with this company I use them for all my legal stuff

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Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear you’re happy with our service and truly appreciate your continued trust in us for your legal matters.

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Company & Commercial

Friendly expert service

Good expert advice in relation to assigning IP

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are grateful for your kind words and glad we could assist you efficiently.

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K K C Entertainment Ltd Cutler

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Company & Commercial

Great service!!!!

Professional, patient and just what we needed! Thank you

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Thank you for your kind words. We’re pleased that our professional and patient approach provided the support you needed, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope that you would consider using Gaby Hardwicke again in the future.

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Shareholder Agreement

Positive, William drafted a shareholder agreement after collecting info following an initial consultation. We then met twice to finalise and discuss the pros and cons of any adjustments I suggested. The process wasn't rushed and worked well for us as an SME. We will be back for adjustments as shareholding changes and other entities are tagged in. Next up NDA's and T's & C's

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Thank you for your positive feedback. We're really pleased to hear that William was able to guide you through drafting the shareholder agreement at a pace that suited your needs. We look forward to supporting you again as your shareholding evolves — and with your upcoming NDAs and T&Cs. Best wishes from the team at Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors.

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Ian - Technology Box Limited

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Company & Commercial

Help with MSA

William provided expert, friendly support in drafting a master services agreement covering our cloud, internet, and professional services. Recommended.

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Thank you for your kind words, Ian. We're delighted to hear William provided such strong support and guidance throughout your matter. Thank you for trusting us with your instructions.

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Tim

Gaby Hardwicke continue to provide excellent legal advice to F3GROUP. The advice is both technically excellent and also practical. Would highly recommend to any business.

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Thank you for your kind words and recommendation as business solicitors Tim, it's much appreciated.

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Danny

Investigate other options. Recently used their services for a mortgage and I felt like my custom was unwanted due to; A) a lack of introduction by the second solicitor after the first left, B) a lack of communication about progress, C) a reluctance to communicate via email, and to top it off they even charged me 2.5% to use a credit card as part payment (something which I believe is illegal since December 2016). I don't like writing negative reviews but, others need to be made aware, and I hope some good comes from this.

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review

Dear Mr Passey, we are sorry to learn that you are dissatisfied with our service. Client satisfaction is very important to us and we strive to rectify any mistakes or problems where possible. As you will see from the testimonials on our website, a large number of our clients feel strongly enough about the positive experience they've had with Gaby Hardwicke that they write to tell us so. If you will please contact our Managing Partner David Getty by email (deg@gabyhardwicke.co.uk), we will be happy to investigate. Kind regards, The Gaby Hardwicke support team

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Kris

We needed advice on a business contract and would describe the experience in five words as “Excellent service: efficient, considered, approachable” - LDA Design Ltd

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review

Hi Kris, our corporate team are delighted to have helped you, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely review.

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Paul

Excellent service, with such a large team in their commercial department there was an expert on hand to cover every aspect of setting up a new business. Would use again.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review Paul. We're glad to hear our commercial department could assist you throughout your transaction. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Reviews

4.8 /5 686 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm’s expertise across conveyancing, wills, probate, employment, commercial property, IP and corporate matters, noting clear, practical and commercially minded legal advice. The team is described as highly professional, responsive and efficient, delivering thorough, timely work and good outcomes. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, clear communication in plain English, proactivity, attention to detail and a client-focused, supportive manner that reduces stress during difficult matters. Many reviewers highlight reliability, approachability and cost-conscious pragmatism, recommending the firm for both personal and business legal needs.

very helpful
patient
clear communication
knowledgeable
professional service
responsive
efficient
friendly staff
practical advice
attention to detail

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Very efficient

I had a great experience with Martin and his team. We were given robust yet concise advise prior to engaging. We were very happy with the service received and the lease surrender document that was prepared, within our own tight deadlines and at a very competitive price. Highly recommend this Firm.

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shahram kashani

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Commercial Property

Property lease arrangement

Martin kept me informed throughout Very professional and thorough Highly recommended

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A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review

Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that Martin kept you informed throughout your property lease arrangement and provided the professional, thorough service we strive to deliver. Clear communication and attention to detail are essential when handling lease agreements and property transactions, and we appreciate your recommendation. We wish you all the best and thank you for choosing our firm.

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Housing & Property

House Sale

We were selling the property as power of attorney, the whole process was made so much easier by the support that we were given.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Evelyn. Hannah is delighted to hear that she was able to make the house sale process easier for you during what can be a complex situation when acting under a Power of Attorney. Providing clear guidance, practical support, and responsive communication throughout property transactions is always our priority. We appreciate your trust in our firm and wish you all the very best for the future.

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Excellent service

I wouldn't think of using any other firm of solicitors.

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Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are honoured by your confidence in our firm and delighted to hear that you would not consider using any other solicitors. Building long-term relationships through trusted legal advice, excellent client service, and successful outcomes is at the heart of what we do. We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to assisting you with any future legal matters.

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Mireille Marcelle Graves

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Dealing with inheritance in France

I needed a Procuration to deal with the estates of 2 French relatives, being unable to travel to the country. James Mountford deal with the proceeding in a friendly and professional manner.

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We are delighted to hear that James Mountford was able to assist you with obtaining the Procuration needed to deal with your relatives' estates in France. We understand the additional challenges involved when matters need to be handled from abroad, particularly when travel is not possible. It is wonderful to know that James provided a friendly and professional service throughout the process. We will be sure to pass on your comments to him. Thank you for choosing our firm.

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Harry Hodges

Clinical Negligence

Harry

Fraser Argyle has been the most helpful and friendly person I have ever dealt with at any Solictors office and is a true credit to the firm

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Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback, Harry. We’re delighted to hear that Fraser provided such a helpful and friendly service throughout your matter. Delivering professional, approachable, and reliable legal support is always our priority, and Fraser will be very pleased to know his efforts made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate you taking the time to recommend our legal services.

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Nabila Harrold

Employment

Nabila

Just simply the best lawyers you could wish for ! Excellent service, propmt responsiveness, extremely pleasant and just overall remarkable. I highly recommend them

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Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation Nabila. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with our Employment Law team. Providing excellent service, clear communication, and responsive support is at the heart of what we do, and it’s great to know this came across in your matter. It was a pleasure assisting you, and we’re very grateful for your feedback. If you ever need support in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors

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Harry T

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Harry

Fast, efficient and reasonably priced service from James Montford in his Notary capacity. Happy to recommend to others.

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Thank you for your kind words, Harry. It was a pleasure assisting you, and we're delighted you were satisfied with the service. Your recommendation means a lot. If you ever need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Bethan

£435 quote when the standard is £120 elsewhere. Check your prices first and definitely shop around!

This matter involved a notarial service handled by one of our Partners and included drafting affidavits from scratch, not simply witnessing pre-prepared documents. Preparing and reviewing bespoke documents requires careful consideration, time, and compliance with strict regulatory obligations, including anti–money laundering requirements. Our service reflects the level of seniority, responsibility, and professional standards we maintain.

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Family Law

Rebekah

Gaby Hardwicke are in my opinion the best most efficient solicitors in the area from reception staff to partners the solicitors are friendly helpful and I cannot praise them highly enough Giles Robinson was a complete gentleman and made me feel at ease very very professional and very pleased with the work they have done for me

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review

Thank you so much for the five star review, Rebekah. Your experience is exactly what we strive for and we are grateful that you have fed this back to us. We're truly grateful for your kind words about our staff and in particular, Giles - we shall ensure your comments are passed on to him and the rest of the team. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Best wishes from the team at Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors.

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