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2 Market Square, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AG

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2 Market Square, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AG

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Barwells Legal Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Barwells Legal Limited are accredited by

Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Barwells Legal Limited
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Barwells Legal Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Barwells Legal Limited
Trading names:
Barwells Solicitors

Description

Barwells Solicitors offers legal advice to individuals and businesses across Sussex, with offices in Eastbourne, Hailsham, Seaford, Newhaven and Peacehaven. Part of a national network of modern progressive law firms, we are dedicated to providing customer service excellence - every time.

Rankings by area of expertise

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Barwells Legal Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
14% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
15% 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 4.8/5

Accreditations

Barwells Legal Limited are accredited by

Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Barwells Legal Limited
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Barwells Legal Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Barwells Legal Limited
Trading names:
Barwells Solicitors

Description

Barwells Solicitors offers legal advice to individuals and businesses across Sussex, with offices in Eastbourne, Hailsham, Seaford, Newhaven and Peacehaven. Part of a national network of modern progressive law firms, we are dedicated to providing customer service excellence - every time.

Rankings by area of expertise

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

Contact & Locations - Barwells Legal Limited

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

2 Market Square, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AG

Reviews

4.9 /5 32 Reviews
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What clients say about Barwells Legal Limited

The firm specialises in residential property conveyancing and private client matters, demonstrating strong technical expertise and efficient case handling. Clients praise rapid turnaround on paperwork, attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving and clear explanations. Valued soft skills include courteous, personable and empathetic communication, active listening, and keeping clients well informed throughout. Overall feedback emphasises professionalism, dedication and a client‑focused approach that consistently delivers positive outcomes.

Efficient service
Clear explanations
Courteous treatment
Attentive listening
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Excellent handling
Attention to detail
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Client-focused
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Russell W

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Housing & Property

Jemma Smith and the whole team were excellent

Jemma Smith and the whole team were excellent at the handling of my selling and purchasing. I would not hesitate to recommend Barwells and I thank them for all their work

A representative from Barwells Legal Limited responded to this review

Thank you for your review Russell. We are delighted you are pleased and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Best wishes

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Anne L

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Housing & Property

Very Professional in all Aspects.

Very professional in all aspects. Always relayed clear and precise instructions. Very friendly and approachable staff, who were always happy to help.

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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John & Kay W

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We were very happy with the service

We were very happy with the service from Niall Doherty – could not fault it, very professional. Kept well informed throughout

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Johh M

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Housing & Property

Good all-round service.

Good all-round service. Very approachable staff

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Paul & Kirsty M

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Housing & Property

Thank You

Thank you to Jemma and Linda for all your hard work

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Paul Raggio

Paul

The success of a property transaction starts with a competent estate agent but relies upon an experienced and dedicated solicitor. Lots of sales can have their difficulties and it’s at this point that the skills of the solicitor really shine. I cannot possible recommend Niall and Mel of Barwells Solicitors in Hailsham enough. They have been truly exceptional through every step of the way. I have been kept extremely well informed and found each time paperwork and data was required, Niall and Mel proactively turned situations around in a matter of hours as opposed to taking days on end. I am so incredibly grateful and appreciative for everything they have carried out that I will certainly be using their services again for my next purchase. A huge thank you to you both.

Thank you so much for your fantastic review Paul. We are delighted to hear about your positive experience with Niall and Mel. Buying or selling a property can often come with its challenges, so it’s wonderful to know that their experience, responsiveness and proactive approach helped make the process smoother for you. Keeping our clients well informed and progressing matters efficiently is something we pride ourselves on, so your comments will mean a great deal to both Niall and Mel, as well as the wider team here at Barwells. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again with your next purchase. Best wishes

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Kate McKay

Kate

Karen and Clare provided an excellent and personable service for our property sale and purchase. They were super efficient with attention to detail, in getting searches and paperwork in place. This is the second time we have used Barwells Newhaven for conveyancing and recommend them highly.

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Thank you for your review Kate. We are delighted you are pleased and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Best wishes

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stephen

I have recently redrafted my will guided by Tim Morgan. His and Hannah's efforts are greatly appreciated. Everything went very smoothly. I have also had a very satisfactory meeting with Holley Hendon about a landlord and tenant matter.

A representative from Barwells Legal Limited responded to this review

Thank you, Stephen, for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We’re delighted to hear that Tim, Hannah, and Holley were able to assist you so effectively. Your kind words are very much appreciated by the whole Barwells team.

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Lucy

Lucy

Niall and Mel at Barwells were exceptional from start to finish. Niall handled the conveyancing for our first property purchase, supported by Mel, and together they truly went above and beyond. Their communication, work ethic, and dedication were outstanding, and a key reason why our transaction completed in just 7–8 weeks. Working in the property sector myself, I’ve come across many solicitors who fall short when it comes to communication and efficiency—so it was incredibly refreshing to have such a smooth, proactive experience. There was little to no stress throughout the process, and Niall and Mel were always just a phone call away, ready to help at every stage. Thank you both so much. I’ve already recommended you to many others and will absolutely continue to do so—and wouldn’t hesitate to use your services again in the future.

A representative from Barwells Legal Limited responded to this review

Dear Lucy, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and generous review. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your experience with Niall and Mel was such a positive one, especially given your professional insight into the property sector. Thank you also for recommending us to others—it’s the highest compliment we could receive. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to assisting you again in the future, whenever you may need us. Best Wishes

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Suzanne

Suzanne

We used Barwells Solicitors for conveyancing and they were incredibly helpful, patient and supportive. Their Seaford Branch was also used for a Will. We highly recommend them.

A representative from Barwells Legal Limited responded to this review

Dear Suzanne, Thank you for your lovely review and for choosing Barwells for both your conveyancing and Will services. We’re so pleased to hear that you found the team helpful, patient, and supportive—especially during what can often be a stressful time. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to being of assistance to you again in the future.

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4.8 /5 210 Reviews
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What clients say about Barwells Legal Limited

The firm specialises in residential property conveyancing and private client matters, demonstrating strong technical expertise and efficient case handling. Clients praise rapid turnaround on paperwork, attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving and clear explanations. Valued soft skills include courteous, personable and empathetic communication, active listening, and keeping clients well informed throughout. Overall feedback emphasises professionalism, dedication and a client‑focused approach that consistently delivers positive outcomes.

Efficient service
Clear explanations
Courteous treatment
Attentive listening
Proactive response
Excellent handling
Attention to detail
Personable service
Client-focused
Empathetic support

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Lesley W

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Very Impressed

I have been very impressed with Hannah Dennis by the efficiency of this matter. Everything was explained to me clearly and I was treated very courteously throughout. I felt listened to understood at every stage

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Russell W

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Housing & Property

Jemma Smith and the whole team were excellent

Jemma Smith and the whole team were excellent at the handling of my selling and purchasing. I would not hesitate to recommend Barwells and I thank them for all their work

A representative from Barwells Legal Limited responded to this review

Thank you for your review Russell. We are delighted you are pleased and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Best wishes

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Kate

Traumatic experience

We had the misfortune to have Barwells deal with the Will of my father's wife. It was a very straightforward Will with myself and my two siblings and a very small amount of money left after years of residential care home fees. We were assigned Charlotte Cordell who was slow in paying out for the cremation costs.....slow in responding to requests and slow in getting to grips with sorting out what should have been a simple process It took over a year with endless requests for information and very little communication from Ms Cordell We were never given a clear idea of how long this would take and every time we almost got there we were pushed back with yet another consideration that we had no warning of. We were never offered an interim payment and were told, with no warning ,that children who had no contact and were not part of the Will were to be given a chance to contest the Will.. There was very little money left...£5,000 was taken by Barwells for a badly done job I would ask people reading this not to leave their Will in the hands of a solicitor and certainly not Barwells

A representative from Barwells Legal Limited responded to this review

Dear Kate. We are sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your experience, and we fully appreciate how difficult it can be during the process of administering an estate. When you contacted us directly, your complaint was reviewed in full by an experienced consultant independent of the team involved. A detailed written response addressing each of your concerns was provided following a thorough file review. I am sure you will appreciate that we cannot discuss confidential matters publicly but we would be happy to discuss anything further with you directly.

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Mr D

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Everything was explained clearly by experienced staff.

Excellent service, which made me feel comfortable. Everything was explained clearly by experienced staff.

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john

Total understanding of legal jargon

My wife having passed some 6 moths earlier, it was necessary to re-write my Will. This was complicated and also relatives live abroad. Total understanding and explanations in basic English went a long way. Thank you.

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Paul Raggio

Paul

The success of a property transaction starts with a competent estate agent but relies upon an experienced and dedicated solicitor. Lots of sales can have their difficulties and it’s at this point that the skills of the solicitor really shine. I cannot possible recommend Niall and Mel of Barwells Solicitors in Hailsham enough. They have been truly exceptional through every step of the way. I have been kept extremely well informed and found each time paperwork and data was required, Niall and Mel proactively turned situations around in a matter of hours as opposed to taking days on end. I am so incredibly grateful and appreciative for everything they have carried out that I will certainly be using their services again for my next purchase. A huge thank you to you both.

Thank you so much for your fantastic review Paul. We are delighted to hear about your positive experience with Niall and Mel. Buying or selling a property can often come with its challenges, so it’s wonderful to know that their experience, responsiveness and proactive approach helped make the process smoother for you. Keeping our clients well informed and progressing matters efficiently is something we pride ourselves on, so your comments will mean a great deal to both Niall and Mel, as well as the wider team here at Barwells. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again with your next purchase. Best wishes

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Kate McKay

Kate

Karen and Clare provided an excellent and personable service for our property sale and purchase. They were super efficient with attention to detail, in getting searches and paperwork in place. This is the second time we have used Barwells Newhaven for conveyancing and recommend them highly.

A representative from Barwells Legal Limited responded to this review

Thank you for your review Kate. We are delighted you are pleased and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Best wishes

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John Williams

John

I have dealt with Barwells for several years and Paul Chaloner has been my main contact. He is a client focussed lawyer and problem solver and delivers a first class service. I have also dealt more recently with Stephen Ash who provides an excellent and empathetic private client service.

Thank you for your review John. We are delighted you are pleased and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Best wishes

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A client

I wanted to leave a quick recommendation and thank you to Greg Hall for his marketing expertise, efficiency and for being overall a pleasure to work with!

A representative from Barwells Legal Limited responded to this review

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and I’m really pleased to hear you’ve found my marketing support helpful and efficient. If there’s anything further I can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes, Greg

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A client

Outstanding support from Greg Hall and Barwells Solicitors As a member of staff at Seaford Head School, I want to express our appreciation for the incredible support Greg Hall and the team at Barwells Solicitors continue to provide. Greg has been actively involved in a number of our key events, including mock interview days, What’s My Line, and other important career-focused activities that help prepare our students for life beyond school. We’re grateful for the ongoing partnership and highly recommend Greg and Barwells Solicitors to any organisation or school looking to work with dedicated, community-minded professionals.

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