Welcome to Heringtons Solicitors.
We are a warm, personable team of lawyers based in Eastbourne. Come and find us on Gildredge Road, around the corner from St. Saviour’s Church.
Here at Heringtons, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly and reassuring service to each of our clients. We want to make the legal process relating to your individual circumstances as simple and stress-free as possible.
We’ve worked with many clients throughout Eastbourne and East Sussex, and based on our work for them, we come highly recommended.
We cover various personal and business legal services, including residential property, Wills, probate, trusts, family law, commercial property, commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, business sales, business purchases and dispute resolution.
Our team will be able to provide professional advice for any legal questions you may have with concise, practical guidance and a network of expert solicitors and barristers available to ensure you receive the best solution to your issue.
For expert legal advice today, please contact our solicitors in Eastbourne.
You can either fill in the enquiry form on the right-hand side of this page or call us at 01323 411020.
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How to find our solicitors in Eastbourne
Reaching us by car
You will find some on-street pay and display car parking along Gildredge Road, opposite our offices. The maximum stay here is 2 hours, as is the maximum for Hyde Gardens Car Park, just around the corner.
Reaching us by bus
There is a bus stop directly outside our office, along bus routes 1, 1A, 3, 3A, 4, 5, and 5A. Many other bus stops are situated around the local area, all a short walk away from our offices, which you can view here.
Reaching us by train
We are just a 3-minute walk away from Eastbourne Railway Station.
Accessibility
Heringtons Solicitors is committed to offering locations and services that are accessible to as broad an audience as possible. We are constantly working on increasing the accessibility of our offices and our website, and we are always happy to take on board any feedback or recommendations for how we could improve in this area.
If you would like to learn more about our Eastbourne office space or if you have any personal requirements before your visit, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We will be more than happy to assist in any way that will make your time with us as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
All of our offices are dog-friendly, so please feel free to bring your dog with you during your visit.
Our Services in Eastbourne
Business Law Solicitors in Eastbourne
Enlisting exceptional legal advice for your business to ensure your interests, assets and reputation are protected in the future is imperative. At Heringtons, we will provide value to your business by establishing solid foundations for security and success.
We appreciate the stress that business disputes can have on a company and have vast experience solving related issues. Our areas of business law expertise include:
- Commercial property
- Buying and selling your business
- Buying and selling your company
- Partnership matters
- Shareholder agreements
- Commercial contracts
- Commercial dispute resolution
For more information on our business law solicitors in Eastbourne, please click here.
Conveyancing Solicitors in Eastbourne
Enlisting the correct conveyancing support is crucial to ensure that your buying or selling process is as smooth as possible, minimising stress and giving you the best chance of success.
At Heringtons, we will provide practical support and knowledgeable advice to minimise your costs and speed up the process where possible. Our conveyancing services include:
- Buying your first home or moving home
- Selling your home
- Re-mortgaging your home
- Shared ownership and staircasing
- Acting for your lender
- Acting for attorneys and executors/personal representatives in property sales
- Buy-to-let, investment properties and holiday homes (excluding park homes)
- Transfers of equity/gifting property
- Transfers of part of residential and agricultural land
- Extending your lease or purchasing your freehold
- Declarations of trust and/or private charges to protect your share or interest in a property
- Agricultural land transactions
For more information on our conveyancing solicitors in Eastbourne, please click here.
Court of Protection Solicitors in Eastbourne
When a loved one becomes unable to make their own decisions and requires support regarding their care or finances, it can be extremely challenging. You may need to apply to the Court of Protection to ensure that they receive the best care.
At Heringtons, we can help set up a Lasting Power of Attorney or appoint a Court of Protection Deputy. We have refined expertise in providing the best solution in a challenging time and will ensure that the wishes of your loved ones are paramount. Our services in this field include:
- Deputyship applications
- Advice for Court of Protection Deputies
- Professional Deputyship services
- Advice about mental capacity assessments
- One-off decisions
- Statutory Wills
- Selling owned and jointly owned property
- Deprivation of liberty
- Urgent and emergency Court of Protection applications
- Protecting people from financial abuse
For more information on our Court of Protection solicitors in Eastbourne, please click here.
Divorce and Separation Solicitors in Eastbourne
Contending with a divorce is never pleasant and can often generate feelings of animosity. Having to resolve fragile issues such as dividing assets or custody of children is likely to exacerbate these feelings, so seeking the consultancy of an expert solicitor is vital.
At Heringtons, our divorce and separation solicitors are skilled at negotiating to ensure you receive the outcome you deserve from a divorce. We are specialists in ensuring that conflict does not escalate using alternative resolution methods. Our divorce and separation services include:
- Divorce proceedings
- Divorce financial settlements, including where there is a high net-worth divorce
- Children arrangements
- Applying prenuptial or post-nuptial agreements
- Applying separation agreements
- Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as:
- Family mediation
- Collaborative law
- Arbitration
- Court proceedings
For more information on our Divorce and Separation solicitors in Eastbourne, please click here.
Family Law Solicitors in Eastbourne
Our Eastbourne solicitors have expertise in a wide range of family law matters, such as asset protection, adoption, pre and post-nuptial agreements, and domestic abuse. We can ensure that your problems at home are resolved quickly and empathetically so you can move forward without stress.
Our team are professional and will provide you with the appropriate resolution, using alternative resolution techniques such as mediation and arbitration when possible. Our family law services include:
- Divorce, civil partnership dissolution and relationship breakdown advice
- Children law advice
- Prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements
- Cohabitation agreements
- Domestic abuse advice
For more information on our Family Law solicitors in Eastbourne, please click here.
Inheritance Dispute Solicitors in Eastbourne
Contending with the death of a loved one is an incredibly challenging period that can be made worse by disputes around the contents of a Will or an estate. Enlisting the proper legal support can make a world of difference, helping to mitigate your stress whilst ensuring your wishes are listened to.
At Heringtons, our team specialise in conflict-free resolution and has years of experience providing practical advice for those in inheritance disputes. We aim to resolve cases out of court as cost-effectively as possible. Our inheritance dispute services include the following:
- Challenging the validity of a Will
- Claims for financial provision
- Claims to estate property
- Disputes between executors (or administrators) of the estate
- Disputes between executors (or administrators) and beneficiaries
- Disputes between trustees and between trustees and beneficiaries
- Removing and replacing executors, administrators and trustees
- Professional negligence claims (including claims for negligent valuations of estate property)
For more information on our Inheritance Disputes solicitors in Eastbourne, please click here.
Power of Attorney Solicitors in Eastbourne
In the unfortunate event that you become incapacitated to the extent that you are unable to manage your finances and health, establishing a Power of Attorney can ensure that your wishes are upheld. Your plans may not be followed without a Power of Attorney document in place, so it is vital to ensure that the appropriate measurements are in place.
Our Power of Attorney solicitors will provide a compassionate and professional approach to this problem and allow you to make the best decision for the future of yourself and your loved ones. Our Power of Attorney services include:
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- General Powers of Attorney
- Enduring Powers of Attorney
- Notifying the relevant people and organisations of your appointment as an Attorney
- Handling Attorney admin tasks
For more information on our Power of Attorney solicitors in Eastbourne, please click here.
Will Writing Solicitors in Eastbourne
The prospect of writing a Will can be daunting but is crucial in ensuring that your assets and estate are distributed as you intend.
We recommend creating a Will as soon as possible and amending it whenever you undergo significant life changes. At Heringtons, our expert team will provide bespoke advice to ensure your wishes are followed after your death. Our Will writing services include:
For more information on our Will Writing solicitors in Eastbourne, please click here.
Commercial Property Solicitors in Eastbourne
The opportunities that come with investing in commercial property inevitably bring risks that must be considered in order to protect your business. It is advisable to enlist the best commercial property lawyers to ensure that the security of your company and property is protected.
At Heringtons, our commercial property team will provide informed advice throughout this process, including in disputes or for property development. We promise a thorough approach that your business can rely on. Our commercial property services include:
- Buying and selling investment property
- Residential and commercial development
- Commercial leases
- Commercial landlord and tenant matters
- Agricultural property
- Secured lending
- Commercial property disputes
For more information on our Commercial Property solicitors in Eastbourne, please click here.
Domestic Abuse Solicitors in Eastbourne
If you are the victim of domestic abuse, it is important to seek legal advice to help ensure the safety of you and your loved ones. At Heringtons, we can provide practical advice to ensure you are legally protected and have the necessary orders in place.
Our team appreciates how awful these situations can be, and we are all ambassadors for the Women’s Aid ‘Ask Me’ scheme. We will provide a solution that prioritises your safety and protects your future as securely as possible. Our domestic abuse services include:
- Legal advice on domestic abuse
- Applications for non-molestation orders
- Applications for occupation orders
For more information on our Domestic Abuse services in Eastbourne, please click here.
Local Legal Resources in Eastbourne
Eastbourne Magistrates Court
This court handles matters including adoption, bankruptcy, childcare arrangements, no-fault divorce hearings, domestic abuse, high court cases, housing, and money claims. Find out more here.
Hastings County Court and Family Court
This court handles matters including adoption, bankruptcy, childcare arrangements, no-fault divorce hearings, domestic abuse, high court cases, housing, and money claims. Find out more here.
Citizens Advice Eastbourne
The Citizens Advice Eastbourne service provides free, confidential, specialist advice and support on various legal matters and other aspects that may impact individuals’ lives. Find out more here.
Contact our Solicitors in Eastbourne
For expert legal advice today, please contact our solicitors in Eastbourne. We can provide a free initial consultation to understand your problem better and outline your options.
You can either fill in the enquiry form on the right-hand side of this page or call us at 01323 411020.