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Brachers LLP

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Graylaw House, First Floor, 20-22 Watling Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2UA

01227 949510

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Graylaw House, First Floor, 20-22 Watling Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2UA

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5.0
Excellent
217 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Brachers LLP are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Brachers LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Brachers LLP

Description

Brachers is an award winning law firm in Kent, providing valuable legal support to individuals, families and businesses across Kent and beyond. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do and we take pride in the long lasting relationships that we develop. With over 125 years’ experience in providing legal advice, our lawyers are highly qualified and experts in their fields. With consistent rankings in the top guides to law firms, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, Brachers is the trusted choice for all your legal needs.

Rankings by area of expertise

4.9
Excellent
747 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
17% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% above
national average
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 4.7/5

Accreditations

Brachers LLP are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Brachers LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Brachers LLP

Description

Brachers is an award winning law firm in Kent, providing valuable legal support to individuals, families and businesses across Kent and beyond. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do and we take pride in the long lasting relationships that we develop. With over 125 years’ experience in providing legal advice, our lawyers are highly qualified and experts in their fields. With consistent rankings in the top guides to law firms, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, Brachers is the trusted choice for all your legal needs.

Rankings by area of expertise

Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 10
Housing & Property 1 / 15
Employment 1 / 11
Family Law 1 / 15
Personal Injury 1 / 12
Commercial Property 1 / 13
Company & Commercial 1 / 9
Construction 1 / 5
Dispute Resolution 1 / 1
Money & Tax 1 / 1
Clinical Negligence 1 / 6
Land Law 1 / 6
Banking 1 / 3
Charities 1 / 2
Child Law 1 / 8
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 5
Criminal Law 1 / 4
Elder Law 1 / 2
Inheritance Law 1 / 5
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 2
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 1
Adjudication Law 1 / 2
Agriculture 1 / 3
Appeals Law 1 / 5
Aviation Law 1 / 1
Brexit Law 1 / 2
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 2
Care Law 1 / 1
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 3
Company Law 1 / 3
Consumer 1 / 9
Contract Law 1 / 5
Corporate Law 1 / 4
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 6
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 3
Disability Law 1 / 3
Discrimination Law 1 / 2
Education 1 / 3
Energy & Transport 1 / 2
Enforcement Law 1 / 2
Equality Law 1 / 1
Health and Safety Law 1 / 4
Health and Welfare Law 1 / 1
Healthcare Law 1 / 3
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 1
Immigration 1 / 2
Immigration Law 1 / 5
Information Law 1 / 2
International Business Law 1 / 2
Occupational Health Law 1 / 3
Planning Law 1 / 6
Prison Law 1 / 1
Privacy Law 1 / 3
Professional Negligence 1 / 2
Regulations 1 / 7
Sports Law 1 / 1
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 2
Local 1 / 26
Wills, Trusts & Probate 74 / 3,713
Housing & Property 160 / 4,698
Employment 37 / 3,545
Family Law 166 / 4,157
Personal Injury 72 / 2,591
Commercial Property 114 / 3,581
Company & Commercial 130 / 4,048
Construction 36 / 848
Dispute Resolution 100 / 1,792
Money & Tax 142 / 1,903
Clinical Negligence 145 / 1,218
Land Law 209 / 1,326
Banking 40 / 1,010
Charities 51 / 754
Child Law 234 / 1,646
Court of Protection and Deputyship 117 / 587
Criminal Law 146 / 1,013
Elder Law 93 / 324
Inheritance Law 146 / 698
Intellectual Property Law 84 / 612
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 72 / 432
Adjudication Law 41 / 251
Agriculture 85 / 815
Appeals Law 107 / 850
Aviation Law 10 / 145
Brexit Law 17 / 147
Bribery and Corruption Law 57 / 408
Care Law 123 / 535
Commercial and Business Law 97 / 375
Company Law 135 / 959
Consumer 200 / 4,304
Contract Law 167 / 1,416
Corporate Law 108 / 840
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 61 / 872
Debt and Tax Law 133 / 775
Disability Law 91 / 598
Discrimination Law 84 / 495
Education 35 / 419
Energy & Transport 27 / 499
Enforcement Law 82 / 563
Equality Law 156 / 1,074
Health and Safety Law 104 / 570
Health and Welfare Law 33 / 185
Healthcare Law 55 / 389
IT & Intellectual Property 71 / 1,086
Immigration 286 / 2,260
Immigration Law 153 / 1,178
Information Law 29 / 333
International Business Law 16 / 210
Occupational Health Law 70 / 421
Planning Law 65 / 575
Prison Law 40 / 239
Privacy Law 50 / 505
Professional Negligence 126 / 1,278
Regulations 95 / 2,332
Sports Law 48 / 303
Welfare & Benefits 165 / 1,031
National 220 / 11,166

Meet the team of Brachers LLP

Tim Lancaster

Tim Lancaster

Associate

5.0 51
Ann Nicholas

Ann Nicholas

Conveyancing Technician

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Meet the team of Brachers LLP

Tim Lancaster

Tim Lancaster

Associate

5.0 51
Gemma Peatey

Gemma Peatey

Associate

5.0 7
Melissa Nelson

Melissa Nelson

Senior Associate

4.8 5
Sophie Read

Sophie Read

5.0 2
Karen Dean

Karen Dean

Legal Assistant

0.0 0
Ann Nicholas

Ann Nicholas

Conveyancing Technician

0.0 0
Paris Drew

Paris Drew

Partner

0.0 0

Contact details

01227 949510
info@brachers.co.uk
https://tinyurl.com/5edvehc4

Opening hours

Monday 08:00–18:00
Tuesday 08:00–18:00
Wednesday 08:00–18:00
Thursday 08:00–18:00
Friday 08:00–18:00 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Graylaw House, First Floor, 20-22 Watling Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2UA

Reviews

5.0 /5 217 Reviews
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    Clients praise the firm for expertise in wills and LPAs, conveyancing, personal injury, employment and redundancy settlements, family and trust work. Reviews highlight clear, practical legal knowledge, thorough preparation and efficient, timely handling. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, professionalism, responsiveness, approachable communication and supportive guidance, which make complex or sensitive matters feel straightforward and reassuring.

    professional and responsive
    clear practical advice
    efficient and friendly
    knowledgeable and compassionate
    quick turnaround service
    kept fully informed
    handled with empathy
    excellent communication skills
    thorough and precise
    personalised tailored service

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    Joanna Lucas

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    Housing & Property

    Registering title deeds

    Very slow and limited communication. I've had to prompt Emma several times to chase Clare to get results and comms. Not Brachers usual calibre of staff.

    A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet the standard of service you expected from Brachers. Clear communication and timely updates are important to us, so it is disappointing to learn that you felt let down during the process. We take all feedback seriously and have shared your comments with the legal team so that the points you have raised can be reviewed. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention, as client feedback helps us to continually improve our service.

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    Robert Howe

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    Housing & Property

    Complete Satisfaction

    I dealt with Brachers on behalf of my sister in selling her home, following her admission to a care home. It was an absolute privilege to be looked after by Karen who guided me through a frustrating sales experience and I was grateful for her guidance and her patience. Nothing was too much trouble and I enjoyed excellent and friendly service at every stage.

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    legal expert Karen Little Karen Little

    from Brachers LLP

    Thank you for your thoughtful review, Robert. We’re pleased Karen provided patient, friendly support throughout the sale and made a challenging process easier to navigate. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words.

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    Anonymous

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    Staff and team

    Mum and I dealt with you, with lease of Garage, and also with me since my mum been gone, had 41 years of excellent service from you all.

    from Brachers LLP

    It means a great deal to hear that you and your family have trusted us over so many years. We are grateful for your continued confidence in the firm and for taking the time to share your kind feedback.

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    Sharron

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    Housing & Property

    Tim Lancaster

    I’m am incredibly great full and lucky to have had Tim Lancaster work on my behalf on the sale of my parents home I highly recommend Tim he is a very professional approachable solicitor nothing is to much trouble fir him it was so incredibly easy I didn’t have any problems with anything Tim was on it and was excellent at keeping me updated I would definitely recommend Tim and will definitely be using Tim when I seal my property

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    legal expert Tim Lancaster Tim Lancaster

    from Brachers LLP

    It’s wonderful to hear that Tim provided such reliable support throughout the sale of your parents’ home, Sharron. We’re pleased that his communication and attention to detail gave you confidence throughout the process. Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to assisting you again.

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    Michael Chadwick

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    Housing & Property

    Highly Recommended

    Really professional, responsive, great communication

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    legal expert Tim Lancaster Tim Lancaster

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    Hi Michael, we are pleased to hear that you received such professional and responsive support. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

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    Gavin

    Housing & Property

    Gavin

    Just like to thank Karen Goss and her team for all their support and professionalism over the last three months which made my journey informative and smooth. Many thanks Gavin.

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    legal expert Karen Little Karen Little

    from Brachers LLP

    It is lovely to hear that Karen and her team supported you so well throughout your matter, Gavin. We’re pleased that their professional approach helped make the process straightforward and kept you well informed. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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    Jeremy Horton

    Housing & Property

    Jeremy

    Both Harjit and Clare were great throughout the sale - always very professional but friendly and very responsive and keeping us informed. I couldn't have asked for a better service.

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    legal expert Harjit Khalo Harjit Khalo
    legal expert Clare Waters Clare Waters

    from Brachers LLP

    Jeremy, your kind words about Harjit and Clare are much appreciated. It is encouraging to know that their approachable and attentive manner gave you confidence throughout the sale. Thank you for choosing our team and for sharing your experience.

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    Liam Coleman

    Housing & Property

    Liam's experience...

    The process has been smooth and impressive. I have been exceedingly happy with Karen's thoroughness on our behalf and I am very pleased that we chose Brachers. I work with you as the main contact for my employer, with the Employment team under Catherine Daw, so I knew I would get excellent support from the firm, but it is always nice to confirm it.

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    legal expert Catherine Daw Catherine Daw
    legal expert Karen Little Karen Little

    from Brachers LLP

    Hi Liam, thank you for your continued partnership, and we look forward to supporting you both personally and professionally in the future!

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    Karen Blake

    Housing & Property

    Karen's experience...

    Harjit Khalo has been absolutely excellent. 3rd time lucky with our sale finally going through, and Harjit has been there with us every step of the way. Her professional knowledge is excellent, she responds to enquiries quickly and every time has got us ready for exchange in less then 8 weeks. If you want a quick, knowledgeable, responsive solicitor, I cannot recommend Harjit enough.

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    legal expert Harjit Khalo Harjit Khalo

    from Brachers LLP

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, Karen! We know that trying to sell a property can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially when it takes three attempts to finally get across the finish line. We are absolutely thrilled that Harjit was there to support you every single step of the way. Congratulations on the successful sale!

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    John R Smith

    Housing & Property

    John

    Tim was recommended by the estate agent selling my medieval property in Canterbury. Thank goodness they did! Tim was the perfect solicitor to deal with the challenges of what turned out to be a rather fraught sales process, particularly because of the age of the property and the over zealous and unreactive buyer's solictor. Tim dealt with all the issues, queries etc raised by their solicitor quickly and in a very friendly, efficient manner. Throughout the whole process, he was patient and reassuring which undoubtedly kept my stress levels in check! Tim gave an outstanding service and I can thoroughly recommend him!

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    legal expert Tim Lancaster Tim Lancaster

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear that Tim was recommended to you and that he lived up to that recommendation throughout what sounds like a particularly complex transaction. We'll make sure your kind words are passed on to Tim. Thank you again for choosing Brachers, and we wish you all the best with your next chapter.

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    Reviews

    4.9 /5 747 Reviews
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      Clients praise the firm for expertise in wills and LPAs, conveyancing, personal injury, employment and redundancy settlements, family and trust work. Reviews highlight clear, practical legal knowledge, thorough preparation and efficient, timely handling. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, professionalism, responsiveness, approachable communication and supportive guidance, which make complex or sensitive matters feel straightforward and reassuring.

      professional and responsive
      clear practical advice
      efficient and friendly
      knowledgeable and compassionate
      quick turnaround service
      kept fully informed
      handled with empathy
      excellent communication skills
      thorough and precise
      personalised tailored service

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      Joanna Lucas

      Verified
      Housing & Property

      Registering title deeds

      Very slow and limited communication. I've had to prompt Emma several times to chase Clare to get results and comms. Not Brachers usual calibre of staff.

      A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet the standard of service you expected from Brachers. Clear communication and timely updates are important to us, so it is disappointing to learn that you felt let down during the process. We take all feedback seriously and have shared your comments with the legal team so that the points you have raised can be reviewed. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention, as client feedback helps us to continually improve our service.

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      anonymous

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Probate administration

      Brachers & especially Macey dealt with us professionally and at the same time a caring and considerate manner.

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      Highly recommend.

      Never dealt with a better Solictors in my life. Straight to the point, fast and efficient service. Highly recommended

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      legal expert Edward Bowman Edward Bowman

      from Brachers LLP

      Thank you for your lovely feedback and recommendation, Andi. We’re glad you found our service efficient, straightforward and easy to deal with. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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      anonymous

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Excellent service from Emma

      I approached Brachers to assist me with updating my will and putting in place powers of attorney. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Emma Hegarty who made the whole system 'human', efficient and uncomplicated. I would highly recommend.

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      legal expert Emma Hegarty Emma Hegarty

      from Brachers LLP

      Thank you for your recommendation. We’re glad the process felt straightforward and personal, and that you felt well supported throughout.

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      anonymous

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Knowledgeable practical advice

      A well handled process with additional suggestions that made for an easy process.

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      legal expert Mary Rimmer Mary Rimmer

      from Brachers LLP

      Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad our practical guidance helped make the process straightforward and smooth.

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      Chris Gardiner

      Personal Injury

      Chris

      Brachers did outstanding work on our family's complex asbestos-related personal injury claim. The Brachers Team guided us through a difficult process with real expertise and compassion, kept us well informed with regular meetings and emails, and reached a settlement that brought us real relief and closure. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

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      legal expert Jeremy Horton Jeremy Horton

      Thank you for your kind words, and for trusting us with such an important matter. We’re so glad we could support your family and help bring closure. We will share your feedback with the team. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if there’s ever anything further we can help with.

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      Noel McDonagh

      Personal Injury

      Noel

      Dear all at Brachers LLP. I would like to thank all there for the work done for me in the past 3 years. Especially Natalie Marsh and team who have helped me physically, emotionally and financially. They even helped me get better with emails and using a computer. The work that was done was thorough, precise and professionally brilliant. There was nothing I needed to ask as l was kept in the loop and up to date from start to finish. To Natalie Marsh and Nicola Todd. Thank you so much and wish you all great things in the future. Kind regards. Noel McDonagh

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      legal expert Natalie Marsh Natalie Marsh

      from Brachers LLP

      Noel, your thoughtful message means a great deal to us. Knowing that you felt cared for and guided beyond the legal work itself is incredibly rewarding. We will make sure your kind words reach Natalie, Nicola and the team, and we wish you all the very best for the future.

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      Gavin

      Housing & Property

      Gavin

      Just like to thank Karen Goss and her team for all their support and professionalism over the last three months which made my journey informative and smooth. Many thanks Gavin.

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      legal expert Karen Little Karen Little

      from Brachers LLP

      It is lovely to hear that Karen and her team supported you so well throughout your matter, Gavin. We’re pleased that their professional approach helped make the process straightforward and kept you well informed. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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      Jeremy Horton

      Housing & Property

      Jeremy

      Both Harjit and Clare were great throughout the sale - always very professional but friendly and very responsive and keeping us informed. I couldn't have asked for a better service.

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      legal expert Harjit Khalo Harjit Khalo
      legal expert Clare Waters Clare Waters

      from Brachers LLP

      Jeremy, your kind words about Harjit and Clare are much appreciated. It is encouraging to know that their approachable and attentive manner gave you confidence throughout the sale. Thank you for choosing our team and for sharing your experience.

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      Stevie Guk

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Stevie

      Excellent service with the right balance between empathy and delivery. Justine was our main contact and has helped us in a very professional way.

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      legal expert Justine Sloover Justine Sloover

      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is great to hear that Justine got the balance right between care and getting things done. We will pass your comments on to her. If we can be of any further assistance do let us know.

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