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Stephen Rimmer LLP

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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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4.9
Excellent
69 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
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Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.9/5

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

Local 1 / 25
National 8 / 11,165
4.9
Excellent
5,006 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 / 9
Family Law 1 / 9
Asset Management 1 / 4
Dispute Resolution 1 / 10
Land Law 1 / 5
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 11
Employment 2 / 8
Professional Negligence 1 / 7
Notary 1 / 2
Business Law 1 / 4
Consumer 1 / 16
Contract Law 1 / 8
Litigation 2 / 3
Construction 1 / 6
Company & Commercial 2 / 7
Child Law 1 / 9
IT & Intellectual Property 2 / 5
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 6
Personal Injury 2 / 9
Small Claims Court 1 / 104
Equity Law 1 / 17
Money & Tax 2 / 12
Charities 1 / 3
Criminal Law 1 / 3
Clinical Negligence 2 / 6
Actions against the police 1 / 8
Enforcement Law 1 / 7
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 3
Defamation Law 1 / 4
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 9
Animal Law 1 / 6
Disability Law 1 / 22
Driving offences 1 / 3
Nuisance Law 1 / 3
Brexit Law 1 / 3
Drug Law 1 / 11
Energy Law 1 / 329
Health and Safety Law 1 / 3
National Insurance Law 1 / 5
Regulations 1 / 4
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
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

4.9 /5 69 Reviews
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    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
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    Thorough attention
    Professional staff
    Friendly approach
    Proactive updates
    Reliable support
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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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    Scott Alfred Everest

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    Transfer of deed

    Very reliable, professional, polite & attentive Highly recommend

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    legal expert Noel Martin Noel Martin

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    Thank you for your high recommendation! We are pleased to hear that you found our team reliable, professional, and attentive. Providing a polite and high-quality service is our top priority, and we truly appreciate your feedback.

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    Joanna Membry

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    Housing & Property

    Excelled service

    After recently using Stephen Rimmer to assist with our move, we also used them for drawing up a Declaration of Trust. In both instances Joe was incredibly helpful, always really quick to respond to our queries and made the whole process run really smoothly. I am happy to continue to use them in future for any other services we may need.

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    legal expert Joseph Sherriff Joseph Sherriff

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    Thank you for your review! We are delighted that Joe provided such a smooth and responsive service for both your move and your Declaration of Trust. It is great to hear you’ll be staying with us for future legal needs. We will be sure to pass your thanks on to Joe and the team.

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    Chris Anthony Evans

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    Awesome - would totally recommend to everyone

    Although there were many complications during the process of selling my house, Noel was always on the the ball and helped me understand exactly what was going on. Outside of that, his secretaries were a pleasure to talk to when he was unavailable as they were able to fill me in on any information necessary. Always got a call back as soon as it was possible, with minimal waiting time in-between. 10/10 service

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    legal expert Noel Martin Noel Martin

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    Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad that Noel was able to provide the clarity and expertise needed to navigate the complications of your house sale. It is also wonderful to hear that our secretarial team could provide seamless support and keep you informed; we truly value effective communication and aim to keep waiting times as short as possible. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to Noel and the rest of the team.

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    Outstanding service from start to finish

    Noel was excellent throughout my house purchase and made what can often be a stressful process feel straightforward and well managed. Communication was clear, timely and professional at every stage, and I always felt kept in the loop. He was proactive in resolving issues, explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, and kept things moving without unnecessary delays. I had complete confidence that everything was being handled properly, which made a huge difference. Overall, a very smooth experience and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Noel to anyone looking for a reliable and professional solicitor.

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    legal expert Noel Martin Noel Martin

    from Stephen Rimmer LLP

    Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that Noel made your house purchase feel straightforward and well-managed. It is gratifying to hear that his proactive approach and clear communication gave you complete confidence throughout the process, and we will ensure your kind comments are shared with Noel and the team.

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    Ash Seven

    Ash

    Thanks to Jess (and Farhana) helping complete our sale and purchase as smoothly as possible

    Thanks for the great review Ash

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    j winston

    A client

    New to the process of purchasing a flat in the UK, Noel Martin of Stephen Rimmer LLP was highly recommended by several contacts and very happy to say the references were spot on. Always available and open to answering even the most ridiculous questions I will absolutely be using their services again.

    Wonderful to hear that Noel was recommended by several people and that you had a great experience too!

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    Anonymous

    Housing & Property

    Residential Conveyancing

    As always a reliable professional service.

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    legal expert Leta Kerin Leta Kerin

    Stephen Rimmer LLP

    Thank you for your continued trust in our reliable and professional service. We appreciate your feedback!

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    Housing & Property

    Residential Conveyancing

    Above and beyond what one would reasonably expect.

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    legal expert Leta Kerin Leta Kerin

    Stephen Rimmer LLP

    Our team of solicitors are delighted that they were able to help resolve the matter in support of your needs. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need further legal support.

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    Residential Conveyancing

    Whole process handled with professionalism. On the back of this contact we will be using SRS for our wills.

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    Grant Sanders

    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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    4.9 /5 5006 Reviews
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      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

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      5 star

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

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      Andy Woolgar

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      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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      legal expert Joseph Sherriff Joseph Sherriff

      from Stephen Rimmer LLP

      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!

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      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.

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      legal expert Leta Kerin Leta Kerin

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      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.

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      Geoffrey Howard

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      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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      legal expert Adrian Sharpin Adrian Sharpin

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      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.

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      Kevin Chivers

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      Housing & Property

      Smooth process

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

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

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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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      legal expert Rebekka Hayles Rebekka Hayles

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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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      legal expert Chelsea Hamilton Chelsea Hamilton

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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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      Monu Jagota

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      Best Solicitor in Eastbourne

      Thanks Monu!

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