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Somerfield House, 59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH

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Somerfield House, 59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH

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Brachers LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
10% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
17% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% above
national average
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

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.

Brachers LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
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

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 82 / 3,769
Housing & Property 161 / 4,746
Employment 34 / 3,593
Family Law 163 / 4,195
Personal Injury 85 / 2,632
Commercial Property 96 / 3,638
Company & Commercial 132 / 4,129
Construction 39 / 848
Dispute Resolution 105 / 1,798
Money & Tax 139 / 1,935
Clinical Negligence 139 / 1,240
Banking 44 / 1,025
Charities 50 / 762
Child Law 219 / 1,645
Court of Protection and Deputyship 109 / 581
Criminal Law 126 / 1,011
Elder Law 87 / 322
Inheritance Law 128 / 686
Intellectual Property Law 83 / 623
Land Law 185 / 1,325
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 69 / 435
Adjudication Law 38 / 247
Agriculture 87 / 819
Appeals Law 96 / 852
Aviation Law 9 / 145
Brexit Law 16 / 147
Bribery and Corruption Law 57 / 413
Care Law 97 / 539
Commercial and Business Law 88 / 366
Company Law 127 / 970
Consumer 174 / 4,376
Contract Law 152 / 1,421
Corporate Law 104 / 847
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 62 / 887
Debt and Tax Law 126 / 784
Disability Law 89 / 601
Discrimination Law 80 / 499
Education 34 / 421
Energy & Transport 26 / 504
Enforcement Law 83 / 570
Equality Law 147 / 1,090
Health and Safety Law 104 / 576
Health and Welfare Law 31 / 185
Healthcare Law 34 / 356
IT & Intellectual Property 74 / 1,099
Immigration 270 / 2,271
Immigration Law 138 / 1,165
Information Law 27 / 337
International Business Law 15 / 211
Occupational Health Law 72 / 427
Planning Law 60 / 584
Prison Law 37 / 242
Privacy Law 49 / 514
Professional Negligence 116 / 1,290
Regulations 97 / 2,380
Sports Law 48 / 305
Welfare & Benefits 160 / 1,043
National 217 / 11,243

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

Somerfield House, 59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH

Reviews

4.9 /5 314 Reviews
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What clients say about Brachers LLP

Clients praise the firm’s expertise across conveyancing, wills, LPAs, trusts, estates, employment advice, settlement agreements and family matters. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, thoroughness and efficient handling of both straightforward and complex cases. Client-valued soft skills include clear communication, prompt responses, approachability, empathy, patience and reassurance, with staff described as professional, friendly and supportive throughout. Many also note a personal, attentive service, careful attention to detail, and a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.

Highly efficient
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Clear advice
Highly knowledgeable
Friendly approach
Supportive throughout
Kept informed
Empathetic manner
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Wendy Demuth

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Family dispute

I was dealing with tricky and sensitive family matters. I was treated very kindly and with empathy. The difficulties were resolved efficiently. Thank you for your professional assistance.

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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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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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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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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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Housing & Property

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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4.9 /5 732 Reviews
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What clients say about Brachers LLP

Clients praise the firm’s expertise across conveyancing, wills, LPAs, trusts, estates, employment advice, settlement agreements and family matters. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, thoroughness and efficient handling of both straightforward and complex cases. Client-valued soft skills include clear communication, prompt responses, approachability, empathy, patience and reassurance, with staff described as professional, friendly and supportive throughout. Many also note a personal, attentive service, careful attention to detail, and a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.

Highly efficient
Very responsive
Professional service
Clear advice
Highly knowledgeable
Friendly approach
Supportive throughout
Kept informed
Empathetic manner
Stress-free process

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Wendy Demuth

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Family dispute

I was dealing with tricky and sensitive family matters. I was treated very kindly and with empathy. The difficulties were resolved efficiently. Thank you for your professional assistance.

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Michael Chadwick

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Housing & Property

Highly Recommended

Really professional, responsive, great communication

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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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Fantastic conveyancing

I couldn’t recommend Tim Lancaster enough. He paid great attention to every detail, was highly efficient and a pleasure to deal with. I am extremely grateful for all his help and would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending him to anyone buying or selling a property

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We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Tim. His attention to detail, efficiency and commitment to providing excellent service are greatly valued, and we really appreciate your kind recommendation.

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Alex

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Employment

Flexible and supportive

I have nothing but positive words for Brachers. Hazel and Lauren were responsive, efficient and flexible. I wouldn’t hesitate to use their services again.

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Alex, we are delighted to hear that Hazel and Lauren provided such responsive and supportive service. It is wonderful to know their efficiency and flexibility made such a positive impression, and we really appreciate your confidence in Brachers and your kind recommendation.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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