Stephen Rimmer LLP

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Creative Media Centre, 45 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HL

01323 644222

Accepting new clients

Regulated by:

The Solicitors Regulation Authority

Regulator ID: 613579

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Accreditations

Criminal Litigation

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence, you’ll want the best possible representation. Our Criminal Litigation Accreditation shows that solicitors are committed to treating you fairly and providing a high standard of service in criminal law.

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care

Law firms that have our Lexcel Accreditation must follow rules and guidelines that help raise standards and promote a high-quality approach to practice management and client care. The Lexcel quality mark gives you peace of mind when choosing a provider of legal services.

Family Law

Our Family Law and Family Law Advanced Accreditations are the quality marks for family lawyers. Our accredited family lawyers are experts who can give you legal advice on issues such as:

marriage
separation
divorce
arrangements for children
adoption

They understand that family issues can be personal and sometimes difficult. They’re committed to dealing with each case thoughtfully and sensitively.

The Law Society

Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors and a place where you can connect, grow and thrive. We're here to support you at every stage of your career, from qualification through to retirement, and to advocate on the issues solicitors have told us matter most.

Conveyancing Quality Scheme

Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm is highly skilled and trustworthy when it comes to handling property transactions, such as buying or selling homes.

Description

Stephen Rimmer founded the firm in Eastbourne in 1981, we have enjoyed steady growth since then and now have almost one hundred Solicitors and staff. A lot of the expansion has come from personal recommendation from our clients and business colleagues. We offer a full range of commercial and consumer legal services from our offices in central Eastbourne and by appointment from our Hastings office. All our Solicitors are experts in their fields working in specialist departments within the firm. Whatever your concerns, contact us today for a friendly and personal approach to your legal needs.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 25

National 8 / 11,165

Contact details

01323 644222

enquiries@stephenrimmer.com

https://www.stephenrimmer.com

Opening hours

Monday	09:00–17:45
Tuesday	09:00–17:45
Wednesday	09:00–17:45
Thursday	09:00–17:45
Friday	09:00–17:45
Saturday	(Closed)
Sunday	(Closed)

Creative Media Centre, 45 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HL

Clients say

The firm specialises in conveyancing, property transactions, wills, LPAs and related private client work, with clear expertise in new-builds, complex chains and lease issues. Clients praise professional, efficient and detail‑oriented handling, proactive communication, clear explanations and reliable deadline management. Valued soft skills include responsiveness, patience, empathy, approachability and calm reassurance; clients highlight friendliness, accessibility and the ability to reduce stress by making processes easy to understand and well supported.

Excellent communication

Very responsive

Efficient service

Thorough attention

Professional staff

Friendly approach

Proactive updates

Reliable support

Clear explanations

Smooth process

Bert & Betty Jonk

2 Jun 2026

Property Sale

Excellent written communication. Very competent. It was completed on the date we were told. We feel very fortunate that we have such a confident Solicitor dealing with our affairs.

Solicitors tagged in
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Leta Kerin

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

03/06/2026

Thank you both so much for your wonderful review! We know how important certainty and clarity are when handling legal affairs, so we are thrilled to hear that our communication met your expectations and that your matter was completed exactly on schedule. Your kind words regarding our team's confidence and competence mean a great deal to us. Thank you for placing your trust in our firm, and please let us know if we can assist you again in the future.

Anonymous

26 May 2026

Housing & Property

House sale

Roy, our solicitor, was very responsive and efficient.

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Roy Bridge

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

27/05/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Roy provided a responsive and efficient service.

Leslie Gordon Smith

20 May 2026

Housing & Property

Smooth transaction

All went well in the sale of my house, no problems

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Anna Clarke

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

21/05/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and that there were no issues throughout the process.

Cillian Hanlon

15 May 2026

Housing & Property

First home purchase completion!

Was great working with Noel Martin to get my first home purchase & mortgage across the line by the completion date, highly recommend!

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this review

Noel Martin

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

18/05/2026

Dear Cillian. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Noel was able to support you in completing your first home purchase and mortgage on time. We really appreciate your recommendation and you taking the time to share your experience.

Susan Heard

14 May 2026

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

Lots going on with sale and purchase. Emily was very clear about what I had to do in difficult circumstances (caused by dispute between 2 Estate Agents) This is now resolved.

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Emily Reed

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

15/05/2026

Thank you, Susan, for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear Emily provided clear guidance and support throughout what sounds like a challenging sale and purchase process.

Jenny Town

12 May 2026

Jenny

very helpful in purchasing new property

13/05/2026

Thanks Jenny, hope you have settled in to your new home

Taelor Roberson

23 Apr 2026

Taelor

We used Stephen Rimmer solicitors to help us buy our first home, every member of staff that I interacted with were helpful and attentive. We will be going back there to help with anything and everything in the future.

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

24/04/2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review, Taelor. We're delighted to hear we were able to support you through your first home purchase.

Sam Wood

23 Apr 2026

Housing & Property

Sam

We had a great experience with Roy from Stephen Rimmer LLC. As first time buyers he, and his team, were able to take us through all the complexities of the buying process without any jargon or condescension. The whole process was smooth and stress free. I would highly recommend Roy, and will certainly be coming back in the future as and when we need a solicitor.

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

24/04/2026

Dear Sam, Thank you for your feedback and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that our team provided clear, supportive guidance throughout your first purchase, helping to make the process smooth and stress free.

Aby Jose

21 Apr 2026

Aby

I recently used Stephen Rimmer solicitor for the conveyancing of my house, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the service provided. From start to finish, the process was handled with professionalism, efficiency, and clear communication. They kept me informed at every stage, explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, and were always quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. What can often be a stressful experience was made much smoother thanks to their attention to detail and proactive approach. I particularly appreciate Roy Bridge and Daisy Dyer for their dedication to keeping things moving and ensuring deadlines were met without unnecessary delays. Their expertise and support gave me real confidence throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable conveyancing solicitor.

21/04/2026

Thank you Aby 😊

Leila Appleby-Lansley

13 Apr 2026

Leila

We used Stephen Rimmer for conveyancing on our recent house sale and the service we received from Jack, and his assistant Sam was nothing short of exceptional. From initial offer to completion the sale took just under 7 weeks despite it being a listed building in a conservation area. Having sold houses before we are very aware of how stressful the conveyancing process can be, but this time was very different- Jack was so competent, reassuring and communicative throughout the process, we can honestly say that he is, hands down, the best solicitor we have ever dealt with! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Stephen Rimmer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

14/04/2026

Thank you for your positive feedback, Leila. We’re delighted to hear that Jack and his assistant Sam provided such exceptional support throughout your conveyancing process.

Clients say

Excellent communication

Very responsive

Efficient service

Thorough attention

Professional staff

Friendly approach

Proactive updates

Reliable support

Clear explanations

Smooth process

Paul Samuel Wordsworth

3 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

5 star

Fantastic service always professional. Leta is the best! Highly recommend

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Leta Kerin

Andy Woolgar

2 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Selling your house?

Joe kept me informed and explained the whole process. Nothing was too much trouble and Joe was caring, genuinely helpful and wanted to make the whole experience as smooth and trouble free as possible, highly recommended!

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Joseph Sherriff

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

03/06/2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for your high recommendation Andy! We believe that clear communication and genuine empathy are key to a positive legal experience, so we are absolutely delighted to hear that Joe made the entire process feel smooth and trouble-free for you. Knowing that 'nothing was too much trouble' is a wonderful testament to his dedication, and I will be sure to pass your lovely feedback along to him. Thank you for choosing our firm, and we wish you all the best!

Bert & Betty Jonk

2 Jun 2026

Property Sale

Excellent written communication. Very competent. It was completed on the date we were told. We feel very fortunate that we have such a confident Solicitor dealing with our affairs.

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Leta Kerin

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

03/06/2026

Geoffrey Howard

2 Jun 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

A breath of fresh air

Adrian made the process easy and understanding and it was nice to have someone who understood us he certainly knows how to judge his clients

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Adrian Sharpin

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

03/06/2026

Thank you, Geoffrey, for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Adrian made the process clear and easy to understand, and that you felt well supported throughout.

Kevin Chivers

2 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Smooth process

Great communication, and smooth transaction as always from Roy and his team

Legal experts tagged in
this review

Roy Bridge

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

03/06/2026

Thank you, Kevin, for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear Roy and the team provided great communication and another smooth transaction.

Anonymous

1 Jun 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Very happy with the service. Recommended a friend for conveyancing.

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this review

Rebekka Hayles

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

03/06/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you were very happy with the service provided by Rebekka, and we greatly appreciate your recommendation.

Anonymous

28 May 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Everything dealt with promptly & efficiently with special attention given to my physical as well as sometimes emotional needs.

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this review

Chelsea Hamilton

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

01/06/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that everything was dealt with promptly and efficiently, and that you felt your physical and emotional needs were given thoughtful attention throughout.

Mark Edwards

26 May 2026

Mark

Great service and prompt and speedy with the purchase Highly Recommend this Company

26/05/2026

Great to hear Mark, thank you taking the time to leave a review

Ingrid McCleave

23 May 2026

Ingrid

Leta is an extremely knowledgeable Property Solicitor.

24/05/2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Ingrid. Leta is delighted to have helped.

Monu Jagota

22 May 2026

Monu

Best Solicitor in Eastbourne

22/05/2026

Thanks Monu!

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