GoodLaw Solicitors LLP

01273956270

Offering Sound Advice and a Personal Service GoodLaw Solicitors LLP (incorporating Harney & Wells Specialist Family Law Solicitors and Castles Solicitors) is a modern law firm with offices located in Sussex and Surrey.

Also known as - GoodLaw Solicitors

Address
4 Isetta Square
35 New England Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 4GQ
01273956270
www.goodlawsolicitors.co.uk

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Available lawyers at GoodLaw Solicitors LLP

George Coomber

Carl James Ingram

Fiona McLeish

Licensed Conveyancer (non-solicitor)

Emma Holland

Gareth Collins

Janek Malysko

James King

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CILEX Lawyer | MCILEx

Ellie Mason

5.0 out of 5

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Chartered Legal Executive | FCILEX

Emma Taylor

Alix Brigden

Dannielle Grinsted

Maxine Murray

Alice Ford

Deborah Corcoran

How GoodLaw Solicitors LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 97%

National Average

Poor Competitive Excellent

Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of GoodLaw Solicitors LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using GoodLaw Solicitors LLP. These questions include:

Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
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 10%

Overpriced 10%

About Right 80%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 98%

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used GoodLaw Solicitors LLP 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 GoodLaw Solicitors LLP compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"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 98%

No 2%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

Rankings by area of expertise

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

Consumer

1st / 15

123rd / 4644

Company & Commercial

1st / 23

142nd / 4409

Housing & Property

1st / 19

40th / 4270

Family Law

1st / 17

113th / 3860

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 14

32nd / 3528

Commercial Property

1st / 16

40th / 3340

Employment

1st / 5

182nd / 3125

Personal Injury

1st / 12

127th / 2396

Money & Tax

1st / 14

51st / 1853

Professional Negligence

1st / 9

55th / 1210

Clinical Negligence

1st / 19

23rd / 946

Welfare & Benefits

1st / 5

37th / 819

Agriculture

1st / 6

45th / 600

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

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

569
Very Good

9
Average

4
Poor

0
Awful

11

Overall experience

Value For Money
Communication
Initial Impressions
Approachability
Documentation Accuracy
Legal knowledge

Daryna

December 02, 2024

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Great experience as first time property buyers

Many thanks to Janek Malysko and Megan Croydon Miles in assisting and guiding us through the purchase of our first home.
The process of buying a first property can be quite intimidating and complex, and Janek went above and beyond to support us in all the queries and doubts we had along the way. Being very professional and responsive, he ensured we were moving towards completion at a steady pace.
Thanks to this support we were able to be excited about becoming homeowners and keep calm knowing that professionals are taking care of the rest. We will be using GoodLaw Solicitors for all future matters and will recommend them to friends!

Lawyer named in this review:
Janek Malysko

Janek Malysko

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 03 December, 2024:

Dear Daryna, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Janek and Megan made your first home purchase smooth and reassuring. It’s wonderful to know their professionalism and support helped make the process less daunting. We look forward to assisting you again in the future and truly appreciate your recommendation! Best regards, Goodlaw Solicitors

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Tom

October 30, 2024

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Great !

Great service from start to finish ! I was given Janek's contact details from my estate agent and cannot recommend them highly enough. Every aspect of the purchase was efficient with a second to none service.

Lawyer named in this review:
Janek Malysko

Janek Malysko

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 01 November, 2024:

Thank you for your great feedback Tom. We are thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with Janek and found our service efficient. We appreciate your high recommendation.

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Commercial Property

Matter Type:

Investment purchases and Buy to Let

Hassen

September 28, 2024

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Great service

I higly recommend Goodlaw Solicitors and Jabek Malysko in particular. He looked after our purchase case very well .Extremely efficient and responsive. He explained all the point is very easy to underseand way. Great communication abd very knowgable solicitor .Definitely, we use them again .

Lawyer named in this review:
Janek Malysko

Janek Malysko

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 30 September, 2024:

Hi Hassen. Thank you for your wonderful recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that Jabek Malysko provided such efficient and responsive service during your purchase case. It’s great to know that he made everything easy to understand and maintained excellent communication throughout the process. We appreciate your trust in Goodlaw Solicitors and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Natalie

September 16, 2024

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Awful experience - felt like I was emailing an AI machine

Every step of the experience was hard and stressful. I felt like I was speaking to an AI machine, who had no customer account management training, and simply did not care or want to help me through the journey. These companies churn this process everyday, so should be offering to making things easier and offer expertise. For the customer, most people do a sales process rarely and it is quite daunting being given pages and pages of information. I did not feel like I had a helping hand at the other end of the email (they pretty much refused to pick up the phone). My contact, lacked attention to detail, often hadn't read things properly and was asking me things I had already answered. They never tried to build any kind of relationship, even when I said I was feeling a bit stressed. When I tried to set up a call to help things, he kept pushing back (talking, even if a quick phone call can clear things quickly and help to build a relationship). After nearly losing the sale, I gave up on my contact at Goodlaw and went directly to the vendors solicitor, and thankfully rescued the sale. They went on holiday without telling me, I felt patronised, they completely lost my trust, not reading things properly. They over complicated things. I can honestly say, they have no idea about the customer. It was utterly awful. I noted that he does not have any reviews on their website, maybe if I had someone else it would have been better.

Lawyer named in this review:
Janek Malysko

Janek Malysko

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 18 September, 2024:

Hi Natalie. I’m really sorry to hear about your difficult experience. It’s clear that the process was frustrating and stressful for you, and it’s disappointing to hear that you didn’t receive the level of support and attention you expected. Your feedback is valuable and highlights areas where we need to improve. If you’d like to discuss this further or if there’s anything we can do to address your concerns, please let us know. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we want to ensure that future clients have a better experience.

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Personal Injury

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Serious Injury

Julie

September 04, 2024

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Exceptional experience..

My Son, who has complex needs and disabilities suffered a potentially life changing injury due to the negligence of his previous Care Providers..
I was recommended to James by a friend who is a Solicitor in another field.
Words can’t truly express how grateful we are as a family for everything that James has done.
From the very first time of meeting him shortly after the accident had happened, he showed such kindness and understanding towards my son.
He is also an outstanding Solicitor… it has taken 5 years to reach the conclusion of our Case ( no fault of James)..
Finally in August of this Year my Son received his Compensation Award.
This will be So useful for him as he progresses through life, and..importantly to me his Mum , I feel pleased that there is recognition of his Suffering and some sort of justice has been achieved.
James was the Voice for my Son ..~ Thankyou So much 🌟

Lawyer named in this review:
James King

James King

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 05 September, 2024:

Dear Julie, Thank you for your heartfelt message. We’re deeply touched to hear that James’s support and dedication made a significant difference for your son and your family. We appreciate your trust and are grateful for the opportunity to assist. Best regards, Goodlaw Solicitors LLP

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Clinical Negligence

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Medical Negligence

Voke

August 07, 2024

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Medical negligence

I can’t thank James King enough for his help and support through the most traumatic experience of my life, this is a trauma that I am still trying to heal from. For almost 3 years! James came through for me in a way I didn’t expect, he was respectful, understanding, professional, and I didn’t feel judged. What an asset of a great human! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! And thank you to your team. May you always have an amazing path in life for you and your generation.

Lawyer named in this review:
James King

James King

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 09 August, 2024:

Thank you for your kind words, Voke. We’re grateful to hear that James King and our team were able to support you during such a challenging period. Your feedback is deeply appreciated.

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Clinical Negligence

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Clinical Negligence

Chris

July 05, 2024

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clinical negligence

Having asked for James to help with my claim I found both he and the team who work for and with him to be kind, considerate and patient throughout the process and were more than happy to go the extra mile for me. A heart felt thanks to you all.

Lawyer named in this review:
James King

James King

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 08 July, 2024:

Dear Chris, Thank you for your heartfelt feedback. It was our pleasure to assist you with your claim. Best regards, Goodlaw Solicitors LLP

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Clinical Negligence

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Clinical Negligence

Bill

July 01, 2024

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Excellent in all respects

We dealt with James King in respect of a Claim against the local NHS Trust. James explained everything very clearly at outset, kept us well informed throughout and generally provided a first class service. Highly recommended.

Lawyer named in this review:
James King

James King

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 02 July, 2024:

Dear Bill, Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that James provided clear explanations and kept you well informed throughout your claim against the local NHS Trust. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated. Best regards, Goodlaw Solicitors LLP

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Matter Type:

Wills

Maggie,,

April 26, 2024

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Excellent Service by GoodLaw Solicitors

I recently met with Rachel Jones, a solicitor who represented GoodLaw Solicitors at their office in Brighton. I was greeted immediately by Rachel in a professional and friendly manner. I required her assistance with writing my will. The process of writing it was very straight-forward. Rachel gave me clear explanations, support, and assistance throughout the process. She was patient and empathetic, which enabled me to feel at ease and comfortable talking to her. I recommend GoodLaw Solicitors unreservedly and will always use their services for any legal matters that I may require in the future.

Lawyer named in this review:
Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 29 April, 2024:

Hi Maggie, Thank you for your excellent review of Rachel Jones! We really appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Jasmin & Paul M

September 21, 2023

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Highly Recommended for Conveyancing

Our experience through GoodLaw Solicitors with Janek Malysko was fantastic. We found the professional level of communication and support to be brilliant. Our conveyancing journey was completed within the timeframe given and was as smooth as we could have anticipated with any questions or concerns addressed in a timely fashion. We are grateful to Janek and the team for supporting us throughout this process. We considered the service to be of good value.

Lawyer named in this review:
Janek Malysko

Janek Malysko

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 22 September, 2023:

Hi Jasmin and Paul, Thank you for your brilliant 5 star review of Janek Malysko. We really appreciate the positive feedback you have given and look forward to hopefully working with you again in the future. Your kind words will be forwarded to Janek and Megan in our Brighton office.

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Martine

June 11, 2024

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Martine

We had Janek and Megan helping us purchase our home. Very good soliciting Communication from Janek was consistent and clear. Despite huddles from the seller solicitors, Janek informed us about every step of our application advised us the best course of action. We are happy to have chosen Goodlaw solicitors to help us purchase our dream home.

Lawyer named in this review:
Janek Malysko

Janek Malysko

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 01 July, 2024:

Thank you Martine for your wonderful review of Janek Malysko and Megan Croydon-Miles at our GoodLaw Brighton office. We are delighted you received great communication and clear advice from them. Your kind feedback will be passed on. We hope you enjoy your new dream home and we work with you again in the future.

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Bob

April 24, 2024

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Bob

Truly excellent service from start to finish - almost 4 years! James King was highly professional; assembled a top team of experts; and kept us in touch throughout the long process. Sad circumstances under which we had dealings with GoodLaw, but James did us justice and is highly recommended.

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 29 April, 2024:

Hi Bob, Thank you for your excellent 5-star review of our GoodLaw partner, James King. We are delighted to hear James was a professional, kept you informed at every stage of the case, and that you would highly refer him to others. Your positive feedback will be passed on to James and his team.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Noel

June 04, 2023

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Noel

The exceptional service we received from Janek & Megan was second to none. The whole process from beginning to end was dealt with in such a professional and friendly way, we had nothing to worry about. We would definitely recommend without hesitation.

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 30 June, 2023:

Hi Noel, We appreciate the excellent review you have taken the time to leave for Janek and Megan and happy to hear that you would recommend GoodLaw to others. We will pass on your kind words to both of them and look forward to hopefully working with you again in the future.

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Louise

March 28, 2023

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Louise

A massive thank you to Janek who quickly and painlessly helped me to purchase my flat in Brighton. He was enormously helpful, easy to get hold of and very thorough. Highly recommended!

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 30 June, 2023:

Thank you so much Louise for your kind 5* review of Janek Malysko. We will pass on the positive feedback and hope to work with you again in the future.

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Clinical Negligence

Matter Type:

Medical Negligence

Sally

November 30, 2022

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Sally

I was very pleased with my meeting with Michael Hartley.

Lawyer named in this review:
Michael Hartley

Michael Hartley

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