Gaby Hardwicke

01424735000

Gaby Hardwicke Solicitors is a long-established East Sussex law firm offering a wide range of legal services for businesses and individuals. We have been providing first class legal advice to our clients in Sussex, the South-East and beyond since 1889.

Address
2 Eversley Road
Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN40 1EY
01424735000
www.gabyhardwicke.co.uk

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How Gaby Hardwicke Compares

Value for money

This firm - 94%

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Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
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Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 0%

Overpriced 40%

About Right 60%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 93%

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Gaby Hardwicke and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Gaby Hardwicke compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

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"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 93%

No 7%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Gaby Hardwicke offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Consumer

1st / 8

170th / 4507

Company & Commercial

1st / 8

140th / 4288

Housing & Property

2nd / 4

346th / 4212

Family Law

2nd / 4

329th / 3816

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 7

202nd / 3466

Commercial Property

1st / 5

192nd / 3276

Employment

1st / 5

292nd / 3058

Regulations

1st / 3

102nd / 2506

Personal Injury

1st / 2

230th / 2342

Crime/ Criminal Defence

1st / 2

153rd / 2084

Money & Tax

1st / 5

147th / 1831

Professional Negligence

1st / 1

108th / 1177

IT & Intellectual Property

1st / 3

80th / 1037

Clinical Negligence

1st / 1

132nd / 938

Agriculture

1st / 3

129th / 612

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.7/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

402
Very Good

8
Average

3
Poor

4
Awful

25

Overall experience

Value For Money
Communication
Initial Impressions
Approachability
Documentation Accuracy
Legal knowledge

Stephanie

June 11, 2025

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Thank you Jessie

From the very start of dealing with Jessie we were listened to and given not just answers to our immediate enquiry but given very useful background. Jessie was also aware of the sensitivity of the family matter and ensured we were aware of the possible outcomes. We are very grateful for her professionalism and concern and her quick responses. Additionally, the front desk staff and Jessies PA were always helpful and polite.

Lawyer named in this review:
Jessie Hansford

Jessie Hansford

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review on 26 June, 2025:

Thank you for sharing your experience, Stephanie. We're pleased to hear that Jessie and the team were able to provide professional and understanding support during your matter. We will ensure your comments are passed on.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Disputed Probate

Kris

May 15, 2025

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Highly recommend

Highly recommend. Thank you to Gaby Hardwicke for their professionalism, legal advice and knowledge, transparency, and being my legal representative. I had a very difficult probate matter to deal with over the last two years. These things can seem like a legal minefield. Im very grateful to Jessie and her team for their support and understanding as the situation progressed, and for getting a difficult probate matter resolved through a negotiated settlement between all parties. There were also some associated issues, and Im extremely grateful these matters were resolved too. The team were professional in their responses and service but, unfortunately, the other parties involved were not the same which created delays in getting matters resolved. Given the situation Im not sure how I would have got these resolved otherwise. Its really such a relief to now have this legal matter over. I wish to convey my appreciation, gratitude and thanks - Kris

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review on 26 June, 2025:

Thank you for sharing your experience, Kris. We're pleased to hear that Jessie and her team were able to provide professional and understanding support during your difficult probate matter. We will ensure your comments are passed on. Thank you for trusting us!

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Anonymous

May 15, 2025

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Stress free

Our consultation with Laura was stress free, she was extremely polite and very helpful with helping us to write our Wills. Nothing was to much trouble and I must extend our thanks to Lauras secretary also.

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Paul

May 15, 2025

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Seamless experience

Excellent service in all respects. Prompt, clearly defined expectations and time scales. Regular updates. A seamless service from start to finish.

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review on 22 May, 2025:

Thank you for this great review Paul, it is much appreciated. If you need further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us again.

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Kevin

May 15, 2025

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Friendly and professional

Friendly professional advice.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Matter Type:

Wills

Roger

May 15, 2025

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Clear understanding at all times

Cara provided us with a clear understanding of the changes to our Wills in a friendly and professional way. Communication was always excellent ably supported by Sandra. We cannot fault the service received and would recommend Gaby Hardwicke wholeheartedly.

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Anonymous

May 06, 2025

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Will continue to use

Always have had good service well done

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Paul

March 13, 2025

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Contact was easy

Always easy to get in touch with and always happy to help with any questions or problems I had and very friendly

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review on 22 May, 2025:

Thank you for your kind comments Paul, they are much appreciated. If you need further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us again.

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James

March 13, 2025

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Would use again

The advice I was given was very helpful and I understood everything, I will definitely use this solicitors again

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review on 22 May, 2025:

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Matter Type:

Wills

Anonymous

March 12, 2025

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Supportive service

Would recommend both Cara Grant and Sarah Priestman without a moments hesitation, both provided me with tremendous service and support when I needed to update my Will and LPA, and also with selling my property. Incredibly professional, a super support team and overall outstanding service.

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review on 22 May, 2025:

Thank you for leaving this lovely review. Cara Grant and Sarah Priestman will be delighted with your kind comments. If you need further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us again.

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Lynsey

January 15, 2025

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Lynsey

A brilliant team in Sarah and Tahlia, they kept me well informed, and always helped me when i needed it, i felt very much like I mattered to them, which was marvellous.. and these days quite unusual, they are certainly the best solicitors i've used regarding conveyancing. Highly Recommend them

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review on 16 January, 2025:

Thank you so much for this amazing review Winnie. We're delighted to hear that Sarah and Tahlia were able to provide you with the expertise and support you needed during your conveyancing transaction. If you need further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us again.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Alex

November 26, 2024

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Alex

Incredible service, very knowledgeable solicitors who went above and beyond my expectations throughout the process. Would recommend to anybody looking for conveyancing services in St. Leonards.

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review on 26 November, 2024:

Thank you, Alex for a fantastic review. We're delighted to hear that our conveyancing team exceeded your expectations. If you need further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us again.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

John

October 25, 2024

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John

Quick, efficient, courteous service from Cara and Sandra. Legal advice with empathy :-)

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review on 13 November, 2024:

Thank you for your kind words John. Cara and Sandra are very pleased to have been able to assist you. If you need further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us again.

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Kasandra

October 08, 2024

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Kasandra

Best solicitors, very prompt response 👌, I couldn't fault them, I had a very complex case however Jessie and Nadia were excellent.

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review on 09 October, 2024:

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Kasandra. Both Jessie and Nadia are very happy to have helped.

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Janis

September 03, 2024

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Janis

Quick , professional, friendly and easy to get appointment..

A representative from Gaby Hardwicke responded to this review on 16 January, 2025:

Thank you for you kind comments Janis. If you need further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us again.

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About this branch

Description

We have offices in Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings, with lawyers and support staff who specialise in a wide range of legal services. You can read about our specific services on our Services for you and your family and Services for your business pages, and for each area of law you’ll find a list of contacts and useful Briefing Notes on the right of each page. If the area of law you need advice on isn’t mentioned, please contact us and we’ll direct you to a specialist lawyer, or, if we can’t help, to an alternative firm or organisation.

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

Clinical Negligence
- Accident and Emergency Claims
- Amputation Negligence Claims
- Anaesthetic Awareness Claims
- Birth Defect and Wrongful Birth Claims
- Birth Injury Claims
- Birth Injury To Mother Claims
- Blood Transfusion Claims
- Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Breast Surgery Compensation Claims
- C. Difficile Claims
- Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Cauda Equina Syndrome Claims
- Cerebral Palsy Claims
- Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Clinical Negligence
- Cochlear Implant Claims
- Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
- Cosmetic Surgery Claims
- Defective Medical Device Claims
- Dental Negligence
- Dental Negligence Claims
- Dermal Filler Compensation Claims
- Diabetes Claims
- Erb’s Palsy Compensation Claims
- Eye Surgery Claims
- Failed Sterilisation Claims
- Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests
- Faulty Defibrillator Claims
- Fertility Negligence Claims
- GP Negligence Claims
- Group B Streptococcus Claims
- Hospital Negligence Claims
- Knee Replacement Claims
- Laser Eye Surgery Claims
- Laser Treatment Claims
- Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- MRSA Claims
- Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
- Medical Negligence
- Meningitis Misdiagnosis Claims
- Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Claims
- Misdiagnosed Miscarriage Claims
- Nerve Damage Claims
- Nerve Injury Claims
- Ophthalmic Negligence Claims
- Oral Cancer Claims
- Orthopaedic Negligence Claims
- Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Pancreatic Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Periodontal Disease Claims
- Pregnancy and Gynaecology Injury Claims
- Pressure Sore Claims
- Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Restorative Dentistry Claims
- Sepsis Negligence Claims
- Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
- Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Claims
- Spinal Surgery Claims
- Stillbirth Compensation Claims
- Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims
- Surgery Compensation Claims
- Surgical and Transvaginal Mesh Claims
- Testicular Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
Consumer
- Consumer Disputes
- Consumer Rights
- Litigation - Breach of contract
- Litigation - Insurance disputes
- Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
- Litigation - Product liability claims
- Litigation - Property litigation claims
- Litigation - Trust and pension issues
- Litigation Law
- Travel rights
Crime/ Criminal Defence
- Assault
- Business Crime
- Criminal Damage
- Criminal defence - All
- Drugs offences
- Fraud
- Murder and Manslaughter
- Professional Conduct
- Regulatory Defence
- Theft
Employment
- Agency Staff / Temp Workers
- Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
- Disciplinary Hearings
- Discrimination at Work
- Employee Team Moves
- Employment Contracts
- Equal Pay Disputes
- Family Leave
- Flexible Working
- Gardening Leave
- Harassment/Bullying at Work
- Holiday Pay Issues
- Maternity and Paternity
- Media and Sports
- Part Time Workers
- Pension Law
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Professional Discipline
- Redundancy
- Restrictive Covenants
- Senior Executives
- Settlement Agreements
- Stress at Work
- TUPE
- Tribunal Claims
- UK Employment Laws
- Unfair Dismissal Claims
- Whistleblower Protection
Family Law
- Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
- Asset protection and tax mitigation
- Child Arrangements Following Divorce
- Child Law
- Child Relocation After Divorce
- Child contact
- Children
- Children Act proceedings
- Civil Partnership Dissolution
- Civil partnerships
- Cohabitation agreements and disputes
- Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
- Collaborative Law
- Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Mediation
- Family law
- Financial Matters
- Grandparents' Rights
- Inheritance Act claims
- Injunctions
- Matrimonial finance
- Out Of Court Divorce
- Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
- Pension and property advice
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Separation
- Separation Agreement
- Social Services
- Unmarried Couples' Rights
Housing & Property
- Anti-social Behaviour
- Boundary Disputes
- Buying at auction
- Declarations of trusts
- Deeds of Gifts
- Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
- Dilapidation Claims
- Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
- Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
- Extending your Lease
- Freehold Enfranchisement
- Housing Associations
- Housing Management
- Housing disputes
- Injunctions
- Investment and buy to let properties
- Landlord and Tenant
- Lease Extensions
- Leasehold properties
- Matrimonial transfers
- Neighbour Disputes
- New home purchases and sales
- Option agreements and conditional contracts
- Possession and repossession proceedings
- Property Disputes
- Purchase and Sale
- Remortgaging
- Renting and Tenancy Agreements
- Repossessions
- Residential Conveyancing
- Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
- Right of First Refusal
- Right of Way and Rights to Light
- Right to Manage
- Service Charge Disputes
- Service Charge Recovery
- Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
- Tenant Eviction
- Transfer of title
- Transfers of equity
- Transfers of parts of land
- Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
Money & Tax
- Debt and Bankruptcy
- HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
- Inheritance Tax
- Insolvency and bankruptcy
- Property Holding Structures
- Tax
- Tax Advisory Services
- Tax Compliance Services
- Trusts
Personal Injury
- Against The Council
- Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
- Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
- Gym Injury Compensation
- Personal Injury Law
- Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
Professional Negligence
- Barristers
- Financial advisors
- IT professionals
- Insurance brokers
- Professional trustees
- Valuers
Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills

Business areas of law

Agriculture
- Agricultural land for sale or development
- Buying and selling a farm
- Commercial contracts for farming businesses
- Employment of farm workers
- Equestrian property
- Farm partnerships and corporate structures
- Farming disputes
- Veterinary negligence
Commercial Property
- Commercial Leases
- Commercial mortgages
- Developer disputes
- Development plot sales
- Environmental policy law
- Finance
- Investment purchases and Buy to Let
- Landlord and tenant
- Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
- Purchase of development land
- Rights of way issues
- Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
Company & Commercial
- Agency agreements
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Asset Tracing
- Business structures and joint ventures
- Commercial Law
- Commercial Litigation Matters
- Competition law
- Contractual Disputes
- Corporate Law
- Corporate finance
- Credit Control
- Data Protection
- Debt Recovery
- Employment - business
- Franchising
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy
- Intellectual Property
- Management buyouts
- Merchandising and sponsorship
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
- Partnership and LLP law
- Sales and Purchases
- Setting up a business
- Share option schemes
- Shareholder Agreements
- Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
- Statutory Demands
- Summary Judgment
- Tax
- Unfair Loan Charges
IT & Intellectual Property
- Advertising and Marketing Compliance
- Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
- Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
- Copyright
- Dealing with intellectual property infringements
- Design rights and product designs
- Domain Names
- Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Patents
- Personality and Image Rights
- Trade Marks and Designs
Regulations
- Health and Safety
- Licensing

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Gaby Hardwicke

Accreditations

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How Gaby Hardwicke Compares

Value for money

Would recommend tofriends and family

Satisfied withoutcome of matter

Rankings by area of expertise

Review Sources

Reviews summary

Excellent

Very Good

Average

Poor

Awful

Overall experience

Thank you Jessie

Highly recommend

Stress free

Seamless experience

Friendly and professional

Clear understanding at all times

Will continue to use

Contact was easy

Would use again

Supportive service

Reviews collected from

Lynsey

Alex

John

Kasandra

Janis

Gaby Hardwicke are accredited by

About this branch

Description

Regulated by

Legal services

Personal areas of law

Business areas of law

Would recommend to
friends and family

Satisfied with
outcome of matter