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

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Brachers LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.6/5

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

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Brachers LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
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

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

Wills, Trusts & Probate 72 / 3,763
Housing & Property 152 / 4,772
Family Law 170 / 4,224
Commercial and Business Law 77 / 355
Employment 30 / 3,622
Commercial Property 105 / 3,667
Company & Commercial 133 / 4,183
Dispute Resolution 100 / 1,802
Inheritance Law 116 / 680
Personal Injury 88 / 2,650
Immigration Law 119 / 1,156
Professional Negligence 114 / 1,298
Court of Protection and Deputyship 101 / 577
Elder Law 79 / 317
Construction 38 / 854
Company Law 117 / 970
Child Law 194 / 1,640
Banking 42 / 1,032
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 65 / 433
Contract Law 139 / 1,426
Consumer 176 / 4,415
Adjudication Law 35 / 240
Health and Welfare Law 24 / 186
Land Law 173 / 1,322
Clinical Negligence 131 / 1,247
Care Law 92 / 531
Corporate Law 98 / 843
Healthcare Law 30 / 357
Brexit Law 16 / 146
Charities 49 / 767
Debt and Tax Law 120 / 787
International Business Law 15 / 211
Appeals Law 84 / 849
Disability Law 82 / 601
Planning Law 58 / 585
Agriculture 84 / 820
Education 34 / 422
Money & Tax 135 / 1,951
Welfare & Benefits 152 / 1,050
IT & Intellectual Property 70 / 1,114
Immigration 263 / 2,284
Information Law 26 / 339
Occupational Health Law 64 / 429
Criminal Law 123 / 1,008
Discrimination Law 75 / 499
Equality Law 138 / 1,097
Health and Safety Law 94 / 574
Intellectual Property Law 75 / 625
Prison Law 35 / 241
Privacy Law 42 / 514
Aviation Law 9 / 142
Bribery and Corruption Law 53 / 411
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 57 / 893
Energy & Transport 23 / 511
Enforcement Law 78 / 576
Regulations 93 / 2,409
Sports Law 41 / 303
National 211 / 11,165

Meet the team of Brachers LLP

Meet the team of Brachers LLP

Contact & Locations - Brachers LLP

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
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

Reviews

4.9 /5 324 Reviews
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What clients say about Brachers LLP

The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills and lasting powers of attorney, trusts, employment law and settlement agreements, offering swift, knowledgeable legal expertise across property, probate and family matters. Clients praise clear, timely communication, professional technical competence and efficient case handling. Valued soft skills include empathy, approachability, responsiveness, personalised service, reassurance during stressful situations and a friendly, human approach that keeps clients informed throughout.

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Kevin & Caroline Appleton

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Will done

Well done Brachers for capturing our wishes in our new wills. Very happy with the service we got from everyone involved. A pleasure to deal with such knowledgeable but friendly people. And the final bill was as estimated at the start. We would definitely recommend Brachers and use them again.

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Fantastic , professional and friendly service from Steven Hayre .

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Trustworthy and approachable

I was very grateful for the empathetic and knowledgeable responses to all my emails expressing my concerns. When we eventually signed our wills I had stopped worrying!

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June and Paul Rhodes

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House sale after probate

Catriona was so helpful and professional throughout a long and difficult process.She kept us fully updated at every point and made things a lot less stressful than they could have been.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, June and Paul. Navigating a house sale after probate can be an incredibly emotional and lengthy journey, so we are so glad that Catriona’s professional and compassionate approach helped ease the burden for you.

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Adrian

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Great Service & Highly Recommend

We recently used Emma, supported by Chloe, to prepare our wills and were extremely pleased with the service throughout. Emma was professional, efficient, and highly engaging, taking the time to explain everything clearly and ensuring we fully understood each step of the process. Her approachable and interactive style made what can often feel like a complex and sensitive task much more straightforward and reassuring. It was also refreshing to work with a smaller firm, where the service felt genuinely personal and tailored to our needs, rather than transactional. Both Emma and Chloe were responsive and attentive, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. We would not hesitate to recommend their services.

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Thank you for choosing our firm for your wills, Adrian. We are thrilled that Emma and Chloe provided the responsive, clear, and attentive care you deserved, making the experience completely stress-free. Thank you for your high recommendation!

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Jill Bates

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Jill

Justine couldn’t have been more helpful dealing with Trust matters in connection with my husband’s estate. I always received a quick and helpful response to emails. I have been very happy with the service provided.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We're delighted to hear that Justine was able to provide such helpful support, and that you felt well looked after. We will pass on your kind words to her and the wider team. Thank you again for your trust in us.

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Andrew

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Andrew

Brachers is great! I contacted them for help with estate issues after a family member passed away. Paige Hinkins and her team were of tremendous help with this. They were highly professional and courteous, and were able to help me with every issue I was facing. (Full Administration of the Estate, and much more). I would definitely recommend their services to anyone.

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Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We're pleased to hear that Paige Hinkins and the team were able to support you during such a difficult time. If there's ever anything more we can do for you in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Jane

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Jane

Extremely helpful advice received from Joshua Williams, solicitor at Brachers in Canterbury. He was not only professional, offering very valuable advice, but also very friendly and approachable. I will have no qualms about returning for further advice.

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Thank you for spending the time to leave us this review. We're delighted to hear about your positive experience and will pass your comments on to Josh and the team.

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Peter

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Peter

Brachers are a long established and respected firm of solicitors. I recently went to the Maidstone office to review and renew my will. I found the company both professional and friendly. Joshua WILLIAMS dealt with me. These are never easy issues to address. He personified the company's ethos, he listened sympathetically, set me at ease, quickly identified the path to take and promptly set about meeting my expectations. I was particularly impressed by the level of explanation to which Mr Williams went, to ensure my peace of mind. I found the whole experience cathartic. I am indebted to the company and to Joshua Williams. I would not hesitate to call upon their services again in the future.

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Thank you Peter for taking the time to leave this review for Josh. We very much appreciate your feedback and will ensure it is passed on. We are pleased to hear that you received an outstanding service from the team and hope that you will contact us if we can be of further assistance in the future.

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Dwarf

I have been trying to pursue a medical negligence claim for some time now and this keeps being delayedt by my doctor/consultants coming up with new excuses and recently I was mis diagnosed, I contacted this solicitors to try and take action against the party's concerned and highlighted the moving goal post I had experience. And this was why my original issue was several years ago and it is because I am now aware that there is an issue as they keep coming up with new excuses which I have to research to clarify the ventality of the doctors or hospitals claims. And so when I become aware that there can new claims are not valid this is from the date that the three years date applies. Having spoken to young lady she asked me which having spoken to young lady she asked me which trusts or hospitals etc was I looking to seek redress with. I mentioned the hospitals and she clearly stated that the firm could not pursue a claim in my case as it was a conflict of interest. This is the most honest that has solicitor has been with me in regard to this matter most just say I cannot help you goodbye. as you only have a set period of time to take the case to court this is disgusting I'm hats off to this company for stating that it was a conflict of interest and they are now going to recommend solicitors out of the area who may be able to assist me and I am waiting her email as I write this. They seem to have good integrity.

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Thank you for your feedback with your experience. On occasion we find that a conflict of interest stops us from acting on behalf of certain individuals or companies. In cases such as this we endeavour to be as transparent and helpful as we can. Hopefully in your case we are able to offer you some suitable alternatives. Many thanks again for taking the time to provide us with a review.

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4.9 /5 717 Reviews
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The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills and lasting powers of attorney, trusts, employment law and settlement agreements, offering swift, knowledgeable legal expertise across property, probate and family matters. Clients praise clear, timely communication, professional technical competence and efficient case handling. Valued soft skills include empathy, approachability, responsiveness, personalised service, reassurance during stressful situations and a friendly, human approach that keeps clients informed throughout.

quick service
kept updated
helpful staff
professional knowledge
responsive communication
personalised service
efficient handling
clear explanations
supportive empathy
trustworthy expertise

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Kevin & Caroline Appleton

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Will done

Well done Brachers for capturing our wishes in our new wills. Very happy with the service we got from everyone involved. A pleasure to deal with such knowledgeable but friendly people. And the final bill was as estimated at the start. We would definitely recommend Brachers and use them again.

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Will writing

Fantastic , professional and friendly service from Steven Hayre .

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Trustworthy and approachable

I was very grateful for the empathetic and knowledgeable responses to all my emails expressing my concerns. When we eventually signed our wills I had stopped worrying!

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Clare Waters was excellent.

Wonderfully quick service and kept us updated throughout the sale. Would recommend in a heart beat. Thank you.

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Knowing that Clare’s quick service and regular updates gave you such peace of mind is incredibly rewarding to hear. Wishing you all the very best with your next adventure!

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June and Paul Rhodes

Wills, Trusts & Probate

House sale after probate

Catriona was so helpful and professional throughout a long and difficult process.She kept us fully updated at every point and made things a lot less stressful than they could have been.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, June and Paul. Navigating a house sale after probate can be an incredibly emotional and lengthy journey, so we are so glad that Catriona’s professional and compassionate approach helped ease the burden for you.

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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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Jill Bates

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Jill

Justine couldn’t have been more helpful dealing with Trust matters in connection with my husband’s estate. I always received a quick and helpful response to emails. I have been very happy with the service provided.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We're delighted to hear that Justine was able to provide such helpful support, and that you felt well looked after. We will pass on your kind words to her and the wider team. Thank you again for your trust in us.

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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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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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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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Frank Coughlan

Housing & Property

Frank

Excellent service in our house sale from Karen Goss our Conveyancer. She made the whole process straightforward and kept us updated the whole time. Would thoroughly recommend Brachers.

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Thank you for your high recommendation! We are delighted to hear that Karen Goss made your house sale straightforward and kept you well-informed throughout. Clear communication is key to a smooth move, and we will be sure to share your kind words with Karen and the team.

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