Solicitors, Hailsham

Stephen Rimmer provide outstanding legal services across East Sussex and the surrounding areas. Our solicitors for Hailsham offer a professional and practical approach, prioritising your needs at every stage. With extensive experience across various legal areas, we are well-prepared to assist you with all types of legal matters.

Our dedication to excellent client service is reflected in our accreditations. We are regulated and authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and hold respected quality marks, including the Conveyancing Quality Mark, ISO9001, and LawNet. These credentials highlight our commitment to delivering effective, empathetic legal support.

Our solicitors can assist with matters including:

• Conveyancing
• Family law
• Wills & probate
• Business services
• Criminal defence
• Dispute resolution

For an initial consultation, please get in touch with our solicitors near Hailsham, East Sussex today. You can call us on 01323 644222 or fill in our contact form.

Our closest branch to Hailsham is our Eastbourne office. We also have a branch in Hastings.

Our legal services for Hailsham, East Sussex

Conveyancing

The process of moving home is often regarded as one of the most challenging life experiences. Our conveyancing solicitors near Hailsham recognise this and strive to make the journey as stress-free as possible, ensuring your property transaction is handled efficiently while keeping both you and your finances secure throughout.

Beyond assisting with property sales and purchases, our team near Hailsham offers expert legal support across various residential property matters, including:

• Remortgaging – Helping you secure a mortgage that suits your needs while managing all legal documentation and necessary procedures.
• Equity release – Providing expert advice on the legal responsibilities and consequences, ensuring full compliance, and guiding you through each step.
• Transfer of ownership – Drafting or reviewing the Transfer Deed, handling all legal formalities, and ensuring a seamless registration with the Land Registry.
• Leasehold property conveyancing – Offering advice and guidance at every stage of the leasehold conveyancing process.
• Buy-to-let – Overseeing the legal aspects of buy-to-let purchases and offering tailored advice to support your investment.

Family Law

Navigating family law issues, such as divorce or separation, requires both legal expertise and a compassionate, understanding approach. Our family law team are dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible outcome while keeping stress and conflict to a minimum.

We are highly experienced in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including family mediation, which helps resolve matters amicably without court proceedings. However, we will provide strong representation to protect your interests if legal proceedings are required.

Our family law services near Hailsham include:

• Divorce – Assisting with the legal process, financial settlements, and arrangements for children.
• Separation – Providing expert advice on separation agreements and the fair division of assets.
• Financial settlements – Helping to resolve financial matters through mediation, collaborative law, or court action.
• Arrangements for children – Supporting parents in reaching agreements on child arrangements through mediation or legal proceedings.
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements – Drafting and reviewing agreements to protect your financial future.
• Family mediation – Helping to settle family disputes amicably through professional mediation.
• Domestic violence – Supporting victims in obtaining legal measures to ensure their safety.

Wills and Probate

Estate planning can seem complex, but with expert legal advice, it can be a straightforward and stress-free process.

Our Wills and probate solicitors for Hailsham are here to assist you in making the necessary arrangements to ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes, giving you peace of mind that your loved ones will be cared for.

We can also help with important lifetime planning, such as setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney to ensure your affairs are properly managed if you ever lose capacity.

Our Wills and probate services include:

• Making a Will – Drafting a Will that clearly reflects your intentions, with bespoke legal advice.
• Inheritance tax planning – Advising on ways to minimise tax liability for your beneficiaries.
• Trusts – Helping you set up trusts as part of an effective estate planning strategy.
• Probate & estate administration – Providing support through the probate process and estate distribution.
• Lasting Powers of Attorney – Assisting with creating an LPA or advising Attorneys on their responsibilities.
• Court of Protection – Helping with legal matters such as Deputyship applications.
• Contested probate – Supporting clients in resolving probate disputes efficiently.

Business Services

Accessing the right legal guidance can strengthen your business through helping you foster strong commercial relationships, reduce the risk of disputes, and resolve legal challenges swiftly and cost-effectively.

Our commercial solicitors for Hailsham offer a blend of legal knowledge and commercial awareness, ensuring that our legal solutions align with your strategic business goals.

We specialise in the following areas of commercial law:

• Commercial property – Supporting businesses with buying, selling, and managing property assets.
• Company law – Providing expert advice on company formation and regulatory compliance.
• Shareholder agreements – Assisting in the negotiation and preparation of agreements to protect shareholder interests.
• Partnership agreements – Drafting and negotiating agreements that define roles and responsibilities while securing your interests.
• Commercial litigation – Offering legal representation for businesses facing disputes, ensuring effective resolutions.

Criminal Defence

If you are arrested or charged with a criminal offence, having access to expert legal support at any time of day is crucial. Stephen Rimmer’s criminal defence solicitors near Hailsham offer 24/7 assistance, providing representation during police interviews and ensuring you have the strongest defence if your case proceeds to court.

Our criminal defence services cover:

• Police station representation – Offering immediate legal support if you are questioned under caution.
• Driving offences – Assisting with the defence of motoring-related charges.

Dispute Resolution

Dealing with legal disputes can be both frustrating and costly, requiring significant time and effort to reach a resolution. Our dispute resolution solicitors for Hailsham provide clear, practical advice to help you understand your legal position and will work to find the most efficient path to a positive outcome, avoiding court where possible.

Our dispute resolution services cover:

• Residential property disputes – Resolving conflicts related to home ownership, leases, and tenancy matters.
• Commercial property disputes – Helping businesses address disputes over commercial premises.
• Contested probate – Assisting with disagreements regarding Wills and inheritance.
• Employment disputes – Advising on conflicts between employers and employees.
• Debt recovery – Supporting individuals and businesses in reclaiming unpaid debts.

Get in touch with our solicitors near Hailsham

For professional, empathetic advice on your legal matter, please contact our solicitors for Hailsham today.

You can call us on 01323 644222 or fill in our contact form.