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

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Stephen Rimmer LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

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

Accreditations

Stephen Rimmer LLP are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Stephen Rimmer LLP
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Stephen Rimmer LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Stephen Rimmer LLP

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.

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Stephen Rimmer LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Stephen Rimmer LLP are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Stephen Rimmer LLP
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Stephen Rimmer LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Stephen Rimmer LLP

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

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

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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

Reviews

4.8 /5 87 Reviews
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What clients say about Stephen Rimmer LLP

The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, LPAs, probate and family law, with strong local property expertise and experience handling complex sales, new builds and tight deadlines. Clients praise technical knowledge, attention to detail and efficient, timely case management. Valued soft skills include clear, proactive communication, calmness, approachability, empathy and responsiveness; clients feel supported, well informed and reassured throughout stressful transactions. The team is described as professional, friendly and dependable, delivering smooth, timely outcomes and excellent customer service.

Excellent communication
Very efficient
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Professional service
Friendly approach
Responsive team
Attention to detail
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Smooth transactions
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Richard Keith Sibley

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Professional and Helpful

When you need to employ the services of solicitors,it is paramount that they listen,advise and help plus working for your best interest at all times. Our solicitor Roy Bridge did just that.

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Dear Richard. Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear Roy provided attentive support and acted in your best interests throughout.

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Jamie Alan Jones

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Outstanding Service Start to Finish with Joseph Sherriff

Joseph Sherriff handled the conveyancing on my recent new build purchase at Ockley Park, Hassocks, and I genuinely cannot fault the service I received throughout the entire process. From the outset, Joseph was proactive in keeping me informed at every stage. Buying a new build comes with its own set of complexities, from dealing with the developer's solicitors to navigating incentive structures and gifted deposit arrangements, and Joseph handled all of it with real confidence and clarity. Nothing ever felt like it was being left to chance. What stood out most was the communication. I never had to chase for updates. Joseph was always ahead of the curve, flagging potential issues before they became problems and explaining things in plain English rather than burying me in legal jargon. When I had questions outside of normal hours, he was responsive and accommodating, which made a huge difference during what can be a stressful process. The level of attention to detail was exceptional. Every document was reviewed thoroughly, timelines were managed tightly, and when exchange and completion came around, everything ran smoothly with no last minute surprises. He coordinated seamlessly with the developer, the mortgage lender, and all other parties involved to make sure nothing slipped through the cracks. I've bought property before and have experienced the frustration of poor communication and drawn out timelines with other firms. Working with Joseph at Stephen Rimmer was a completely different experience. Professional, efficient, and personable throughout. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a solicitor who actually cares about getting the job done properly.

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Thank you Jamie for such a detailed and glowing review of your experience with Joseph. We are thrilled to hear that your new build purchase at Ockley Park was handled with such professionalism and care. New build transactions involve unique complexities, such as developer requirements and gifted deposit arrangements, and it is wonderful to know that Joseph’s proactive communication and attention to detail gave you total peace of mind. We take great pride in our ability to translate "legal jargon" into clear, actionable advice, and we are glad this made the process smoother for you. I will be sure to share your kind words with Joseph and the rest of the team here at Stephen Rimmer. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and wish you all the very best in your new home!

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Every stage of the process was well handled

Noel is communicative, prompt and highly skilled in ensuring all required work is performed to a meticulous standard. He uses his initiative and explains things clearly.

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Thank you for your feedback! We are delighted that Noel’s initiative, clear communication, and meticulous standards made such a positive impact. We will be sure to share your kind words with him.

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Lewis Stevens

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Housing & Property

Great solicitor!!

Emily really helped with the completion of our first house. Would absolutely recommend Emily and Stephen Rimmer LLP.

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Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that Emily could assist with your first home purchase, and we appreciate your recommendation of both her and the firm.

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Joanna Susan Rees

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Fantastic from start to finish

My family have been using Stephen Rimmer as our solicitors for the last few years and it is due to the professional and prompt service they provide. Jack, in particular, has always had brilliant communication and kept us up to date every step of the way - no chasing required. Definitely recommend!

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Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that your family continues to value our professional and prompt service. We are especially glad that Jack’s proactive communication and reliability met your expectations once again. We appreciate your recommendation and will ensure your kind words are shared with Jack and the team.

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Rob

We had a very positive experience using Stephen Rimmers Solicitors. Jack, in particular, was outstanding—he was proactive throughout and kept us well informed at every stage with excellent communication. The whole team provided great support, which made a real difference during what can be quite a stressful process. Jack remained professional at all times and helped make everything feel much more manageable. I would highly recommend Stephen Rimmers Solicitors to anyone looking for a reliable and supportive service.

Jack and his team are delighted to have helped Rob. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review.

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James Bragg

James

Had no choice but to terminate the instruction due to the number of errors made for what was a standard application. I've since used a different solicitor who have managed to get things done with no issues.

We always try to give the best service possible and it is disappointing to learn when our levels of services fall short. The Solicitor in question has now left the firm.

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Matt

Housing & Property

Matt

Joe at Stephen Rimmer Solicitors was a pleasure to deal with from the initial instruction to completion day. Really pleased with our new home and everything was dealt with pace and professionalism. A refreshing experience with a solicitor, particularly on the speed factor! Highly recommended on all fronts.

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Grant Sanders

So glad to hear you've settled in Matt, thanks for the great review. Joe is delighted to have helped. Best Wishes, Stephen Rimmer.

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Clare

I can thoroughly recommend Roy Bridge and his colleagues at Stephen Rimmer & co. ltd . Roy & his team were always quick to respond to any queries and were spot on with any legal advice during conveyancing. A very nice man too ☺️

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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review Claire. We think Roy's great too 😊 Best Wishes, Stephen Rimmer.

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Charlotte

Family law is a very sensitive matter, my case was family law. Sadly, you expect the person giving you legal advice that you are paying for the know the law. And not miss very important points of law. That even a judge said he was surprised they missed. Sadly, if they had of been honest in the beginning it would of saved everyone a lot of time, instead they told me what wanted to hear they told me a good chance of winning it wasn’t until I got into court to mins before the hearing was about to start the barrister said you are likely to lose. Talk about burning my bridges, how did she think I would give evidence effectively knowing this. All they wanted was money to make money from me/Legal aid. If I could give them 0 stars I would. They had no interest in my case and really made no effort to win. The barrister they engaged was totally useless, at the beginning of my trial she said prepared to lose. What are you serious!! she never even tried. After the case I told the solicitor and the Barrister I wanted to appeal they said it was not a good idea and the chance of an appeal being successful were 0 they were wrong. I sacked them an appealed myself. I ended up gaining more than both Barrister and solicitor and managed to achieve. I have had not a day’s legal training in my life. They missed a huge point in law, and even the judge said it was a recognised fact. I complained about them, and they made excuse after excuse. Dreadful dreadful representation. Dont use them for a matrimonial case, especially not on Legal aid. They give you junior solicitor that has no experience and charges a fortune for doing nothing. To this day they still have not gained, financial disclose from my Ex they never even brough this up in court. My Ex wiped the floor with them and made them look so pathetic. They let a court leave my Ex earning thousand a month and my children and i with next to nothing. After the case the barrister for the other side changed the order without agreement from my side and send the order to the court for sealing. Crazy situation that the law is so bad these days that it lets people down in this manner. Hidden in these reviews I see there are others that aren’t happy with their service seems to be a trend. I am very sure in their reply they will not give a reason as to why they didn’t follow the law or advise me on the correct points of law.

A representative from Stephen Rimmer LLP responded to this review

We would like to provide some context to this matter. Firstly, family law is a sensitive and complex area of law. This can mean that as much as a client may want to achieve certain objectives, we may have to share advice they do not want to hear. Secondly, we believe it is best to be open and honest with our clients from the outset. In doing so we can try and manage expectations and protect our clients’ best interests. We will do so even if the receipt of that advice is not well received, and/or if it results in a negative review. In this case, we are entirely satisfied we provided sensitive and appropriate advice. We wish you well in resolving matters and managing very challenging circumstances.

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The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, LPAs, probate and family law, with strong local property expertise and experience handling complex sales, new builds and tight deadlines. Clients praise technical knowledge, attention to detail and efficient, timely case management. Valued soft skills include clear, proactive communication, calmness, approachability, empathy and responsiveness; clients feel supported, well informed and reassured throughout stressful transactions. The team is described as professional, friendly and dependable, delivering smooth, timely outcomes and excellent customer service.

Excellent communication
Very efficient
Knowledgeable staff
Professional service
Friendly approach
Responsive team
Attention to detail
Supportive guidance
Smooth transactions
Highly recommend

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Peter & Sheila Van Blerk

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EXCELLENT SERVICE

My wife and I live in South Africa and had need of a solicitor to draw up our UK wills. The entire process was delt with so efficiently by Rebekka, both while in SA and when we came over to finalise the signing. Excellent service from beginning to end.

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Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that Rebekka made the process of preparing your UK wills smooth and efficient, both while you were in South Africa and during your visit to the UK. We appreciate your kind words and thank you for choosing our firm.

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Noel is a legal wizard.

Bought many properties in my time and none of them have gone as smooth and stress free as the latest one I completed on with Noel. Quick responses with a calm rationale to every problem we encountered. Always reassured me and got the job done quickly. Will not be using anyone else!

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Thank you for your fantastic review. We're delighted to hear that Noel made your latest property purchase such a smooth and stress-free experience. Providing clear advice, prompt communication, and reassurance throughout the process is something we pride ourselves on, and we're pleased Noel delivered this for you. We greatly appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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Roger Emery

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Satisfied

Required P O A for myself and my Wife Had clear directions as to how to find the Office and access which was helpful as we have mobility problems . Totally pleasant atmosphere all round the practise .

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Dear Roger. Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad the directions were helpful and that you found the visit to be a pleasant and welcoming experience throughout.

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Phil Clements

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Housing & Property

Straightforward and Trouble Free

Stephen Rimmer, under Partner Roy Bridge recently handled the sale of my father's property following his move to residential care. Although an uncomplicated private sale, Roy and his team handled matters diligently and professionally throughout. Fixed price conveyancing with no unexpected surprises Roy responded to enquiries in a timely and informative fashion and the sale was completed to time and in line with our expectations. Many thanks

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Dear Phil. Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Roy and the team handled the sale of your father’s property so professionally and kept everything on track throughout. Your comments are greatly appreciated, and we will pass them on to Roy and the team. Wishing you all the best.

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Vijay K

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Housing & Property

Fantastic service

Noel was highly efficient, communicated clearly every step of the way and made the whole process stress free. Highly recommend.

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Dear Vijay. Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Noel was efficient, clear in his communication, and able to make the process stress free for you. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we will be sure to pass your comments on to Noel.

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Nicola

I used them when buying my house Jack was great! However!!! I definitely wish I’d seen these reviews before I instructed a different department - I completely agree they are incompetent! I don’t think they understand the meaning of communication.!

Hi Nicola, please do get in touch with Grant Sanders on either 01323 644222 or Grant.Sanders@stephenrimmer.com with details of who is currently acting for you so this can be looked into asap. Thank you.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

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

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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.

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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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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.

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Mark Edwards

Mark

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

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

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Ingrid

Leta is an extremely knowledgeable Property Solicitor.

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

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