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

01323 644222

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

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4.8
Excellent
286 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
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Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
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.

Rankings by area of expertise

4.9
Excellent
5,030 Reviews
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

Housing & Property 1 / 18
Commercial Property 1 / 15
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 18
Family Law 1 / 9
Land Law 1 / 5
Dispute Resolution 1 / 10
Asset Management 1 / 376
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 11
Notary 1 / 4
Employment 2 / 8
Litigation 2 / 3
Professional Negligence 1 / 7
Construction 1 / 6
Child Law 1 / 5
Company & Commercial 2 / 7
Consumer 1 / 16
Contract Law 1 / 8
Business Law 1 / 4
Personal Injury 2 / 9
IT & Intellectual Property 2 / 5
Small Claims Court 1 / 104
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 6
Criminal Law 1 / 3
Money & Tax 2 / 6
Clinical Negligence 2 / 6
Equity Law 1 / 17
Charities 1 / 3
Actions against the police 1 / 8
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 9
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 3
Enforcement Law 1 / 7
Animal Law 1 / 6
Defamation Law 1 / 4
Disability Law 1 / 22
Nuisance Law 1 / 3
Driving offences 1 / 3
Energy Law 1 / 329
Brexit Law 1 / 3
Drug Law 1 / 11
Health and Safety Law 1 / 3
National Insurance Law 1 / 5
Regulations 1 / 8
Local 1 / 25

Contact details

01323 644222
enquiries@stephenrimmer.com
https://www.stephenrimmer.com

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:45
Tuesday 09:00–17:45 (Open)
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 /5 286 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, LPAs, probate and family/property law, demonstrating strong technical expertise, attention to detail and efficient case management. Clients praise speedy, fixed‑price conveyancing, clear explanations of complex issues, and reliable outcomes. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, responsiveness, patience, empathy and a calm, reassuring manner. Reviewers highlight professionalism, proactivity, thoroughness and a friendly, approachable team that makes stressful transactions feel smooth and supported.

    clear communication
    efficient service
    knowledgeable staff
    friendly approach
    stress-free process
    prompt responses
    professional conduct
    attention to detail
    helpful guidance
    timely completion

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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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    Anonymous

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    Housing & Property

    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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    legal expert Noel Martin Noel Martin

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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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    Darren Rabbetts

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    Housing & Property

    Property purchase and re mortgage of property

    Provided clear information and kept the process easy as possible and no fuss.

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    legal expert Noel Martin Noel Martin

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    Thank you for your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you found our information clear and the process straightforward. Our goal is always to provide a great experience for our clients, and we’re glad we hit the mark for you.

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    Sally

    Housing & Property

    Excellent Service

    I can only echo what everyone else is saying about Stephen Rimmers Solicitors; very professional, trouble free and easy experience. Never had to chase them. Everything went as smoothly as clockwork

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    legal expert Roy Bridge Roy Bridge

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    Dear Sally, Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that your experience was smooth, professional and trouble-free, with clear communication throughout.

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    Roderick Lucian Nash

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    Reliable Company

    The contact i had over many months with Stephen Rimmer LLP was always professional and friendly.

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    Dear Roderick, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that your experience was both professional and friendly.

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    Rob

    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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    george

    Steohen Rimmer Solicitors have acted on my behalf and were profesional kept to their programme and werer curtious at all times.

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    Grant Sanders

    Thanks for the great feedback George ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best Wishes, Stephen Rimmer.

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    Housing & Property

    Residential Conveyancing

    Leta and her team were supportive and communicated regularly throughout a challenging house sale. As a returning client I would have no hesitation in recommending conveyancing services.

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    Mel

    Having a small portfolio of five properties, I have used Stephen Rimmer several times. In fact, they are working on us buying the freehold of a flat in London right now and I have to say they are terrible. They are completely non responsive and then defensive when challenged. Historically, they had been great but over the last couple of years, they have steadily gotten worse to the point that I would absolutely be too nervous to use them again. I cannot believe that a professional organisation will simply ignore emails, pass the buck and then eventually almost stop answering at all, despite them actually supposedly acting for you! A further issue; I have a covenant on another property and I have asked them to help me extracate myself from this 3/4 times now but again, no response. My advice, don't use them because, at the least, they will frustrate you and at the most, leave you with much larger issue.

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    Christopher Fox-Walker

    Consumer

    Litigation / Dispute Resolution

    A very efficient, courteous, advice and service.

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    legal expert William Backhouse William Backhouse

    Stephen Rimmer LLP

    Thank you for your kind words, Christopher. We're pleased to hear that you found our service efficient, courteous, and helpful. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're here to assist you whenever you need us.

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    4.9 /5 5030 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, LPAs, probate and family/property law, demonstrating strong technical expertise, attention to detail and efficient case management. Clients praise speedy, fixed‑price conveyancing, clear explanations of complex issues, and reliable outcomes. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, responsiveness, patience, empathy and a calm, reassuring manner. Reviewers highlight professionalism, proactivity, thoroughness and a friendly, approachable team that makes stressful transactions feel smooth and supported.

      clear communication
      efficient service
      knowledgeable staff
      friendly approach
      stress-free process
      prompt responses
      professional conduct
      attention to detail
      helpful guidance
      timely completion

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      Ketil Sorhaug

      Highly recommend

      We were selling a property and used Stephen Rimmer as our solicitors. The experience was excellent! We cannot recommend them highly enough. Joseph and Ryan responded almost instantly to emails and enabled the sale to go through as quickly as possible. They were really easy to communicate with and very helpful and polite. We will definitely be using this company again. Highly recommend!

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      Gavin Stephen Matthews

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      Housing & Property

      Great service

      I felt from the quotation to completion Jack and his team had my back. Thank you very much to you and your team. I would recommend to friends and family.

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      Graham Robin Harper Clark

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      House sale

      Used Noel Martin from Stephen Rimmer for pur house sale, which went extremely easy & quick thanks to the team.

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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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      legal expert Rebekka Hayles Rebekka Hayles

      from Stephen Rimmer LLP

      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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      legal expert Noel Martin Noel Martin

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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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      Lisa Vieira

      Lisa

      Had no problems with them, any questions i had i got answers straight away

      Great to hear Lisa 😊

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      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      Staff were very efficient and explained everything perfectly.

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      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      I received a very informative & pleasant experience concerning will writing. Would recommend to friends.

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      A&B

      I would definitely recommend the company. I have used them few times and i will continue using. 5 out of 5 for me

      Thank you 🤩

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      Nicola

      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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