We invite you to come and speak to our solicitors at our Eastbourne office. You can find us on Gildredge Road, around the corner from St. Saviour’s Church.
Here at Heringtons Solicitors, 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 throughout East Sussex and we come highly recommended based on the work we have carried out for them.
We cover a wide range of legal services, including property, Wills and family law for individuals, and commercial property, contractual agreements and data protection law for businesses.
If you have any questions for our Eastbourne solicitors before getting started, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We’ll be happy to provide any information you need prior to working with us. In the unlikely case where we are unable to assist you with your legal requirements, we will be happy to point you in the right direction of a reputable firm with the specialist expertise you need.
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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 stay for Hyde Gardens Car Park just around the corner.
Reaching us by bus
There is a bus stop directly outside our office, that sits along bus route numbers 1, 1A, 3, 3A, 4, 5 and 5A.There are many other bus stops situated around the local area, all a short walk away from our offices, which you can find details for, 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 wide an audience as possible. We are always working on increasing the accessibility of our offices and of our website and we are always happy to take on board any feedback on recommendations for how we could improve in this area.
If you would like to find out more about our Eastbourne office space or if you have any personal requirements ahead of 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 own dog with you during your visit.
Our services for you
Conveyancing and residential property
Heringtons Solicitors has been helping homeowners across East Sussex to buy and sell their homes for over 200 years. So, if you’re looking for Eastbourne solicitors who know the local area well, you’re in safe hands with us.
We work on all areas of conveyancing and residential property law, and our membership with the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme represents a seal of approval to us from the industry authority.
Family law
If your new relationship is progressing but you want to protect your assets, we can help you to put the appropriate agreements in place that will offer you security and peace of mind.
If your marriage, partnership or relationship has unfortunately reached an end and you want a solicitor with the sensitivity and specialist skills to handle the legalities of this complex situation, we can help you navigate these delicate times, including no fault divorce and dissolution proceedings.
Our Eastbourne lawyers are qualified to offer advice and guidance through all areas of family law. We promise to handle your case with the utmost care and professionalism, making sure you get the outcome you need for your future.
Wills & Powers of Attorney
It’s natural to think ahead to the future and about the impact on loved ones when you’re no longer here. By preparing a Will in advance, you can make sure your assets are passed on to the right people and that those closest to your heart are taken care of.
Here at Heringtons Solicitors, we cover everything from drafting Wills to putting into place powers of attorney. Our team includes members of the prestigious Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), who can offer unbiased advice and guidance before processing all documentation required to finalise a Will and any lasting powers of attorney.
Court of Protection
We are proud members of the Solicitors for the Elderly organisation and we strive to provide a trusted, quality service to elderly and vulnerable clients. We are happy to work with the close family members or care workers of elderly and vulnerable people so that you can feel assured that our service is safe and reliable.
Our services cover but are not limited to:
- Managing financial affairs
- Court of Protection matters, including:
- Deputyship applications
- Mental capacity issues
- Statutory Wills
- Will writing, powers of attorney and advance decisions (also known as living wills)
- Care matters, including:
- Community care
- Funding issues
- Safeguarding disputes and ‘elder abuse’
- Residential property and conveyancing advice, including transfers of equity, equity release, and protecting property from care home fees
Our services for your business
Our legal services for businesses covers a wide range of requirements, from buying or selling a commercial property, to organising contracts and settling financial matters. We can work with landlords, tenants and small or large business owners in Eastbourne and throughout East Sussex.
Commercial property
Whether you are buying or selling a commercial property, or negotiating a lease, you can benefit from the skills and expertise of our solicitors in Eastbourne. We have in-depth knowledge of the local area and can not only offer advice regarding your transaction, we can also guide you through the process and organise documentation.
We cover the following areas of commercial property:
- Buying or selling investment property
- Residential and commercial development
- Commercial leases
- Commercial landlord and tenant law
- Agricultural property
- Secured lending
Buying and selling your business
We can support you and your business during the buying or selling or your business. We have worked on a large number of mergers, acquisitions and business disposals during our time in operation and we would be happy to guide you through the entire process. We can help you to navigate any obstacles and risks along the way, to ensure you receive the outcome you had hoped for.
Commercial contracts
Not only do we offer expert legal advice to business owners, we can also draft vital commercial contracts that can offer security for your business and its future.
We specialise in drafting the following legal commercial contracts:
- Shareholder agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Contracts for the supply of goods and services
- Terms and conditions of business
- Promotion agreements
- Agency agreements
- Private secured lending agreements
- Any other type of commercial contract
Data protection and GDPR
If you find the ins and outs of data protection complicated, trust us when we say you’re not the only one. We have helped many new and existing clients to navigate the dos and don’ts of data protection and we can help you do the same.
We can explain the details of data protection to you in plain English, helping to pick out the key areas relevant to your business. If this sounds like something you would be interested in finding out more about, please feel free to get in touch.
Local legal resources in Eastbourne
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.
Citizens Advice Eastbourne
The Citizens Advice Eastbourne service provides free confidential and specialist advice and support on various legal matters, as well as other aspects which may impact individual’s lives.