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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

5.0
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.8/5

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
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% 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

5.0 /5 137 Reviews
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What clients say about Gaby Hardwicke

Clients praise the firm for its strong expertise across property conveyancing, wills and estate planning, probate, powers of attorney, family matters, employment and commercial legal work. Reviews consistently highlight efficient handling of complex transactions, practical advice, and reliable support on time-sensitive matters. Client-valued soft skills include clear communication, responsiveness, professionalism, empathy, patience, reassurance and a friendly, approachable manner. Many clients felt well informed, listened to and confident that their best interests were being protected throughout.

Great communication
Prompt responses
Professional service
Friendly approach
Clear explanations
Efficient handling
Knowledgeable advice
Supportive throughout
Reassuring guidance
Excellent updates

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Private Client Law

Exceptional, unmatched professionalism

. Our solicitor was kind, empathetic, and efficient throughout the entire process.of managing my late fathers will, probate and estate. Alongside this, the conveyancing department managed the property sale. Their support relieved an immense amount of stress for our family during a very difficult time.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We are pleased to hear that you found our team kind, empathetic and efficient during what we know can be a very difficult and emotional time. Managing a loved one's estate and the sale of a property can be challenging, so we are delighted that both our Private Client and Conveyancing teams were able to provide the support and guidance you needed, helping to ease some of the stress for you and your family. We greatly appreciate your feedback and your trust in Gaby Hardwicke.

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Private Client Law

Review of will and other

Gaby was excellent, professional and a good communicator. The outcome was as required.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We’re very pleased to hear that you were happy with the review of your Will and related matters, and that you found the service professional, clear, and well communicated throughout. It is also great to know that the outcome was as required. Should you ever require our services in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you once again for entrusting us with your work.

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Private Client Law

Updating a will

Excellent balanced advice Professional and personable Very knowledgeable Very skilled communicator Kind

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We’re delighted to hear that James provided excellent, balanced advice while updating your Will, and that you found him professional, personable, knowledgeable, and a skilled communicator. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to him. Thank you again for choosing Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors.

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Benjamin John Tomasetti

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Amazing service

Cara dealt with amendments to our wills and trust and, as always, delivered an efficient, professional and empathetic service. I could not recommend Cara and the Gaby team enough. Many thanks again for the support.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review, Benjamin. We are delighted to hear that Cara was able to assist with your wills and trust amendments in such an efficient, professional and empathetic manner. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we will be sure to pass your comments on to Cara and the team.

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Caroline Susan Lucas

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Efficient friendly service

First time using this firm of solicitors regarding a will review. The whole process was professional and dealt with efficiently - thank you.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review, Caroline. We’re very pleased to hear that you found the process professional and efficient while putting your Will in place, and that Elena helped make everything clear and easy to understand. Thank you again for choosing 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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John

Wills, Trusts & Probate

John

Quick, efficient, courteous service from Cara and Sandra. Legal advice with empathy :-)

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Thank you for your kind words John. Cara and Sandra are very pleased to have been able to assist you. If you need further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us again.

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Liz

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Liz

After eventually getting around to making my will that I have put off for a long time like most of us do . When I finally made my appointment it was made so simple . This has put my mind at ease and the communication and transparent with everything I will be back definately with all my future business.

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Keith

Family Law

Keith

Completing our Powers of Attorney was helped by the friendly but businesslike approach.

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review

Thank you for your kind comments Keith. We're pleased to hear our private client team provided you with a friendly yet professional service. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further legal assistance in the future.

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Will

Neither my wife of I had made a will. James Mountford was extremely efficient and helpful in understanding our wishes for our wills of testament including advice regarding my US wife's US assets. Communications were also excellent and timely. Highly recommended!

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4.8 /5 777 Reviews
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What clients say about Gaby Hardwicke

Clients praise the firm for its strong expertise across property conveyancing, wills and estate planning, probate, powers of attorney, family matters, employment and commercial legal work. Reviews consistently highlight efficient handling of complex transactions, practical advice, and reliable support on time-sensitive matters. Client-valued soft skills include clear communication, responsiveness, professionalism, empathy, patience, reassurance and a friendly, approachable manner. Many clients felt well informed, listened to and confident that their best interests were being protected throughout.

Great communication
Prompt responses
Professional service
Friendly approach
Clear explanations
Efficient handling
Knowledgeable advice
Supportive throughout
Reassuring guidance
Excellent updates

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Jeremy Graham Webb

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Private Client Law

Excellent as always

Melanie responds quickly and deals with all matters in a straightforward manner

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Thank you for your kind review, Jeremy. We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience working with Melanie. Providing clear, straightforward advice and responding promptly to our clients' needs is something we pride ourselves on, and it's wonderful to know that Melanie's service reflected this. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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Exceptional, unmatched professionalism

. Our solicitor was kind, empathetic, and efficient throughout the entire process.of managing my late fathers will, probate and estate. Alongside this, the conveyancing department managed the property sale. Their support relieved an immense amount of stress for our family during a very difficult time.

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A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We are pleased to hear that you found our team kind, empathetic and efficient during what we know can be a very difficult and emotional time. Managing a loved one's estate and the sale of a property can be challenging, so we are delighted that both our Private Client and Conveyancing teams were able to provide the support and guidance you needed, helping to ease some of the stress for you and your family. We greatly appreciate your feedback and your trust in Gaby Hardwicke.

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Sharon Lyn Thompson

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Commercial Property

Professional service

Mr Ballham managed the sale of our property in a professional speedy and friendly manner. Great communication throughout. Always quick to answer queries. Great service and would recommend.

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Thank you for your kind comments, Sharon. We're delighted to hear that you were so pleased with the service you received from Joel throughout the sale of your property. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a lovely review and recommendation.

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Holly June Kwak

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Family Law

Calm, clear and thoroughly professional

For a family matter, Jessie Hansford acted for me, handling the matter with calmness and clarity. When meeting me in person, she listened carefully to what I wanted and respected my instructions. She explained every step in plain terms. Her fees were appropriate and clearly outlined. She took real care to ensure her work would protect me as client in the long term. Lilly and Thomas were equally professional and responsive throughout. I knew I was in good hands from our first meeting and would be very happy to recommend Jessie.

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Thank you for this great review, Holly. We're delighted to hear how well Jessie supported you throughout your matter, and that her calm, clear and professional approach gave you confidence from the outset. It's lovely to know that you felt listened to and well advised, with everything explained clearly and with your long-term interests in mind. We'll also share your kind words with Lily and Thomas. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Liudmila K

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Commercial Property

Excellent support through a complex property transaction

Jonathan was absolutely excellent throughout what was a fairly complex and demanding property transaction. He was consistently responsive, calm, practical and clear in his advice, and I always felt that he had a firm grip on every detail. That made a real difference during a transaction that was anything but straightforward. I’m very grateful for all his help and would recommend him without hesitation.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Jonathan during your complex property transaction. We are fortunate to have experts in this field within the firm, and it’s great to see that reflected in your experience. We look forward to working with you again should the opportunity arise.

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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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A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review

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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Bee

£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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Rebekah

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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