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Victoria House, 1 Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1RW

01304204080

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Victoria House, 1 Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1RW

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4.9
Excellent
105 Reviews
93%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.6/5

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 27
National 211 / 11,165
4.9
Excellent
717 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

Rankings by area of expertise

Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 12
Housing & Property 1 / 6
Family Law 1 / 16
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 2
Employment 1 / 13
Commercial Property 1 / 14
Company & Commercial 1 / 11
Dispute Resolution 1 / 1
Inheritance Law 1 / 5
Personal Injury 1 / 7
Immigration Law 1 / 5
Professional Negligence 1 / 2
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 5
Elder Law 1 / 2
Construction 1 / 7
Company Law 1 / 7
Child Law 1 / 2
Banking 1 / 3
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 1
Contract Law 1 / 7
Consumer 1 / 11
Adjudication Law 1 / 2
Health and Welfare Law 1 / 1
Land Law 1 / 7
Clinical Negligence 1 / 6
Care Law 1 / 1
Corporate Law 1 / 4
Healthcare Law 1 / 3
Brexit Law 1 / 2
Charities 1 / 2
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 3
International Business Law 1 / 2
Appeals Law 1 / 5
Disability Law 1 / 3
Planning Law 1 / 6
Agriculture 1 / 3
Education 1 / 4
Money & Tax 1 / 1
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 2
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 2
Immigration 1 / 2
Information Law 1 / 2
Occupational Health Law 1 / 3
Criminal Law 1 / 4
Discrimination Law 1 / 4
Equality Law 1 / 2
Health and Safety Law 1 / 4
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 2
Prison Law 1 / 1
Privacy Law 1 / 3
Aviation Law 1 / 1
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 2
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 7
Energy & Transport 1 / 2
Enforcement Law 1 / 2
Regulations 1 / 7
Sports Law 1 / 1
Local 1 / 27
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

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01304204080
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www.brachers.co.uk

Victoria House, 1 Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1RW

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4.9 /5 105 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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    Lee Granville

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    Redundancy settlement advice

    I'm being made redundant and needed to take legal advice regarding a settlement agreement. I had a meeting with Lauren Sellwood who guided me through the settlement agreement. Lauren explained everything perfectly and was kind and empathetic to my situation. I felt at ease from the second the meeting started and was confident that Lauren made all efforts to ensure I was being treated fairly. I couldn't have been happier with the way my case was handled, with a human approach actually times, this was appreciated. it was handled extremely quickly and I can now move forward with thins, thank you so much'

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    legal expert Lauren Sellwood Lauren Sellwood

    from Brachers LLP

    Hi Lee, thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. Going through a redundancy is an incredibly stressful and uncertain time, so we are absolutely delighted to hear that Lauren could provide the clarity and comfort you needed. Thank you for choosing us during this transition, and we wish you the absolute best of luck in your next chapter!

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    Jon

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    Professional and understanding

    I used Brachers to advise me on a settlement following redundancy. They were professional, sympathetic and gave honest clear advice. I would recommend them.

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    legal expert Hazel Burgess Hazel Burgess
    legal expert Monikar Cheema Monikar Cheema

    from Brachers LLP

    Thank you so much for your kind review Jon. We understand that redundancy situations can be incredibly stressful and we are really pleased to hear that you felt properly supported and received clear, honest advice throughout. That is exactly the approach we always strive for. Thank you for recommending Brachers and please do not hesitate to get in touch should you ever need us again!

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    Anonymous

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    Employment

    Experience with Brachers LLP

    First time client with Brachers for employment advice

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    legal expert Abigail Brightwell Abigail Brightwell
    legal expert Monikar Cheema Monikar Cheema

    from Brachers LLP

    Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you received clear and helpful employment advice, and that your experience was positive throughout.

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    Dr Kiren Vyas

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    Employment

    Employment settlement agreement

    The advice and professionalism that Melissa provided from the firm was both very timely, considered and helpful. She kept me fully informed as well.

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    legal expert Melissa Nelson Melissa Nelson

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    Dear Dr Kiren. Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Melissa provided timely, considered, and professional advice, and kept you fully informed throughout the process.

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    Settlement Agreement - Fantastic service

    I needed a really quick tunraround to support a settlement agreement and they were really quick, extremely thorough and suppportive, I would highly recomend!

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    legal expert Lauren Sellwood Lauren Sellwood

    from Brachers LLP

    Thank you for your high recommendation! We are pleased we could provide the quick turnaround and thorough support you needed for your settlement agreement. It is great to hear that our team was able to assist you efficiently during such a time-sensitive matter.

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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
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    Paul

    Employment

    Paul

    "We are happy with the continued HR support over the past 18 months, from Kent HR. They are professional and always available to provide advice and support when we need them.”

    A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your review Paul, we appreciate you spending the time to feedback to us. I have passed your comments to the Kent HR team and we look forward to continuing our work with you

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    Sean

    Employment

    Sean

    Attended a webinar with Brachers today. It was a great overview into the subject matter.

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    legal expert Catherine Daw Catherine Daw
    legal expert Colin Smith Colin Smith

    A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your review Sean, we're pleased that you found it useful. Do let us know if there are any specifics that you would like more details on.

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    Gill

    Employment

    Gill

    Thank you Brachers for another insightful and practical webinar on current changes in employment legislation.

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    legal expert Catherine Daw Catherine Daw
    legal expert Colin Smith Colin Smith

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    Thanks for your review Gill, we're pleased that you found it informative and useful. We hope you can join us for others in the future.

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    Joseph

    Employment

    Joseph

    Kent HR provide an outstanding service; their whole team proved to be extremely knowledgeable, professional, responsive and compassionate. They acted as genuine partners rather than simply a service provider and their help and guidance with HR structures and processes will continue to shape and inform our company policy long into the future.

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    Thank you for your review! We look forward to providing HR support to you in the future

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    Reviews

    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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      Claire & Paul Wiltcher

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Will writing

      Fantastic , professional and friendly service from Steven Hayre .

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      anonymous

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      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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      legal expert Clare Waters Clare Waters

      from Brachers LLP

      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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      legal expert Catriona Williamson Catriona Williamson

      from Brachers LLP

      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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      legal expert Catherine Daw Catherine Daw
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      Jill Bates

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      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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      legal expert Justine Sloover Justine Sloover

      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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      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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      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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      legal expert Karen Goss Karen Goss

      from Brachers LLP

      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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