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Brachers LLP

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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
313 Reviews
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

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 26
National 222 / 11,377
4.9
Excellent
727 Reviews
94%
Value for
Money
11% 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 / 11
Housing & Property 1 / 2
Employment 1 / 12
Family Law 1 / 15
Personal Injury 1 / 12
Commercial Property 1 / 14
Company & Commercial 1 / 10
Construction 1 / 6
Dispute Resolution 1 / 1
Money & Tax 1 / 1
Clinical Negligence 1 / 6
Banking 1 / 3
Charities 1 / 2
Child Law 1 / 2
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 5
Criminal Law 1 / 4
Elder Law 1 / 2
Inheritance Law 1 / 5
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 2
Land Law 1 / 7
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 / 2
Company Law 1 / 7
Consumer 1 / 10
Contract Law 1 / 6
Corporate Law 1 / 4
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 7
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 3
Disability Law 1 / 3
Discrimination Law 1 / 4
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 81 / 3,802
Housing & Property 159 / 4,779
Employment 34 / 3,624
Family Law 167 / 4,225
Personal Injury 85 / 2,651
Commercial Property 100 / 3,673
Company & Commercial 135 / 4,183
Construction 39 / 854
Dispute Resolution 107 / 1,811
Money & Tax 139 / 1,954
Clinical Negligence 140 / 1,247
Banking 44 / 1,033
Charities 51 / 768
Child Law 220 / 1,652
Court of Protection and Deputyship 109 / 581
Criminal Law 128 / 1,016
Elder Law 86 / 323
Inheritance Law 129 / 689
Intellectual Property Law 83 / 627
Land Law 184 / 1,330
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 69 / 437
Adjudication Law 38 / 247
Agriculture 89 / 826
Appeals Law 96 / 854
Aviation Law 9 / 144
Brexit Law 16 / 147
Bribery and Corruption Law 57 / 414
Care Law 97 / 538
Commercial and Business Law 87 / 365
Company Law 127 / 974
Consumer 178 / 4,419
Contract Law 154 / 1,433
Corporate Law 105 / 849
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 63 / 894
Debt and Tax Law 126 / 789
Disability Law 91 / 603
Discrimination Law 79 / 502
Education 34 / 423
Energy & Transport 27 / 510
Enforcement Law 82 / 575
Equality Law 148 / 1,098
Health and Safety Law 104 / 577
Health and Welfare Law 31 / 185
Healthcare Law 34 / 358
IT & Intellectual Property 75 / 1,113
Immigration 270 / 2,287
Immigration Law 136 / 1,167
Information Law 27 / 340
International Business Law 15 / 212
Occupational Health Law 73 / 430
Planning Law 61 / 587
Prison Law 37 / 242
Privacy Law 49 / 514
Professional Negligence 117 / 1,297
Regulations 100 / 2,413
Sports Law 46 / 304
Welfare & Benefits 159 / 1,053
National 222 / 11,377

Meet the team of Brachers LLP

Maureen Potts

Maureen Potts

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01304204080
info@brachers.co.uk
www.brachers.co.uk

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

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4.9 /5 313 Reviews
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    The firm is praised for expertise in wills, LPAs, trusts, conveyancing, employment advice, settlement agreements, divorce and estate matters. Clients value its thorough legal knowledge, efficient handling of complex issues and ability to deliver smooth sales, purchases and probate-related work. Soft skills stand out too: the team is described as professional, approachable, patient, empathetic, friendly and reassuring, with clear explanations, prompt responses and excellent communication throughout. Many reviewers highlight a personal, supportive service that makes stressful situations feel far more manageable.

    Clear communication
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    Kept updated
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    Jp

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    Proffesional service

    Kathryn made making my will straight foward even though it can be a very complex and hard thing to do. The matter was dealt with proffesionally and efficiently with every aspect carefully dealt with accordingly. My emails with questions and queries were answered promptly and clearly I would highly recommend Kathryn to any one who is considering making a will

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    legal expert Kathryn Tunbridge Kathryn Tunbridge

    from Brachers LLP

    Thank you for your high recommendation, Jp. Providing thorough, responsive care at every stage is always our aim, and your feedback is truly appreciated!

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    Excellent interpersonal skills

    Our meeting was clear and concise. Excellent knowledge and not rushed. Very reasonable cost, very satisfied with the service.

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    legal expert Chloe Croft Chloe Croft

    from Brachers LLP

    We are so grateful for your wonderful review, Pamela! It is fantastic to hear that you were pleased with our clear advice, thorough approach, and reasonable pricing. Thank you for trusting us with your matter!

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    Sharon

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    Tim lancaster

    I have just completed on the sale of my late fathers property which was so stress free I was recommended to Tim and I can honestly I would highly recommend if you need a solicitor Tim is the man he is professional friendly helpful snd go’s above and beyond to get the job done I will definitely be using Tim again so great full for everything Tim

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    legal expert Tim Lancaster Tim Lancaster

    from Brachers LLP

    Many thanks for your review, Sharon. Dealing with a family estate can be deeply emotional, so we are delighted that Tim made selling your late father's property completely seamless and provided the compassionate, dedicated assistance you needed.

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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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    legal expert Emma Hegarty Emma Hegarty

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    Appreciate the feedback! It's great to know everyone made the process easy and friendly for you, and we'd love to help you out again in the future. Thanks again.

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    Claire & Paul Wiltcher

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    Will writing

    Fantastic , professional and friendly service from Steven Hayre .

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    legal expert Steven Hayre Steven Hayre

    from Brachers LLP

    Thank you! It’s great to know you had such a positive experience with Steven while getting your will sorted. Appreciate the feedback!

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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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    Gillian Woodfield

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Gillian

    I am very pleased with the Service I have received from Brachers. Arranging my Will and LPA following my mothers passing and her additional ongoing issues seemed like a lot to take on in one go but everyone at Brachers was approachable, patient and understanding with me while I got my head around it all. By the time the paperwork was completed I felt that a good thorough job was done and I was glad to have left it in Brachers hands. Thank you.

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    legal expert Mary Rimmer Mary Rimmer
    legal expert Deborah Sherry Deborah Sherry
    legal expert Michaela Porter Michaela Porter

    We are delighted to hear that our team was able to support you during what we appreciate was a difficult and emotional time. Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing Brachers. We are grateful for your trust and wish you all the very best for the future.

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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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    Andrew

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    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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    legal expert Paige Hinkins Paige Hinkins

    A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review

    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

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    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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    legal expert Joshua Williams Joshua Williams

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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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    Reviews

    4.9 /5 727 Reviews
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      Clients say

      The firm is praised for expertise in wills, LPAs, trusts, conveyancing, employment advice, settlement agreements, divorce and estate matters. Clients value its thorough legal knowledge, efficient handling of complex issues and ability to deliver smooth sales, purchases and probate-related work. Soft skills stand out too: the team is described as professional, approachable, patient, empathetic, friendly and reassuring, with clear explanations, prompt responses and excellent communication throughout. Many reviewers highlight a personal, supportive service that makes stressful situations feel far more manageable.

      Clear communication
      Quick responses
      Professional service
      Friendly staff
      Knowledgeable advice
      Kept updated
      Empathetic support
      Efficient handling
      Stress-free process
      Thorough guidance

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      Michael Freedman

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      Commercial Property

      Help with creation of a commercial lease.

      This required a great deal of expertise, which Lucy Cross was well able to provide and dealt with the tenant's solicitors in exemplary manner.

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      legal expert Lucy Cross Lucy Cross

      from Brachers LLP

      Hi Michael, thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that Lucy provided expert guidance and handled the matter with professionalism throughout. We really appreciate your kind words and recognition of her work.

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      Marina Lane

      Family Law

      Excellent service

      I can’t thank Sophia enough for taking on my case. It was probably simple to most but for me it was complicated. She was informative and very knowledgeable. Either Sophia or one of her paralegals got back to me quickly with any queries I may of had.

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      legal expert Sophie Read Sophie Read

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      Thank you, Marina! Sophie will be so glad to hear that her clear guidance made a complex situation feel simple and manageable for you.

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      Jp

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Proffesional service

      Kathryn made making my will straight foward even though it can be a very complex and hard thing to do. The matter was dealt with proffesionally and efficiently with every aspect carefully dealt with accordingly. My emails with questions and queries were answered promptly and clearly I would highly recommend Kathryn to any one who is considering making a will

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      legal expert Kathryn Tunbridge Kathryn Tunbridge

      from Brachers LLP

      Thank you for your high recommendation, Jp. Providing thorough, responsive care at every stage is always our aim, and your feedback is truly appreciated!

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      Liz Bell

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      Housing & Property

      Sale and purchase

      From start to finish both sale and purchase work was carried out very well by Karen Goss, who was excellent throughout the whole process.

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      legal expert Karen Goss Karen Goss

      from Brachers LLP

      Thank you for the wonderful review, Liz! Managing both a sale and a purchase at the same time can be a real balancing act, so we are delighted that Karen looked after you so well from start to finish. Karen will be thrilled to read your kind words, and we wish you every happiness in your new home!

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      Pamela Goldsmith

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Excellent interpersonal skills

      Our meeting was clear and concise. Excellent knowledge and not rushed. Very reasonable cost, very satisfied with the service.

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      legal expert Chloe Croft Chloe Croft

      from Brachers LLP

      We are so grateful for your wonderful review, Pamela! It is fantastic to hear that you were pleased with our clear advice, thorough approach, and reasonable pricing. Thank you for trusting us with your matter!

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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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      Gillian Woodfield

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Gillian

      I am very pleased with the Service I have received from Brachers. Arranging my Will and LPA following my mothers passing and her additional ongoing issues seemed like a lot to take on in one go but everyone at Brachers was approachable, patient and understanding with me while I got my head around it all. By the time the paperwork was completed I felt that a good thorough job was done and I was glad to have left it in Brachers hands. Thank you.

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      legal expert Mary Rimmer Mary Rimmer
      legal expert Deborah Sherry Deborah Sherry
      legal expert Michaela Porter Michaela Porter

      We are delighted to hear that our team was able to support you during what we appreciate was a difficult and emotional time. Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing Brachers. We are grateful for your trust and wish you all the very best for the future.

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      Rose Anne

      Personal Injury

      Rose

      My experience with this company is a positive one. I would like to mention Natalie Marsh who went above and beyond to make everything go smoothly. Emails and phone calls answered more or less immediately, couldn’t be more happy with the outcome so thank you Brachers and of course Natalie.

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      legal expert Natalie Marsh Natalie Marsh

      Thank you so much for taking the time to share this feedback. We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience, we'll pass on your kind words to Natalie, it's wonderful to know her responsiveness and dedication made such a difference to your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Brachers, and we wish you all the best.

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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 Goss Karen Goss

      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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