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We are a team of highly experienced solicitors who specialise in handling a wide variety of disputes and problems that need solving. Formed in 1983, Martin Cray & Co’s Brighton law firm has been supporting clients across East Sussex and the rest of the UK with cases on a local and international scale. Read more...
Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.
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You can use this data to see how Martin Cray & Co performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Martin Cray & Co 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 Martin Cray & Co compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.
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Client Reviews
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Margaret
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We found Martin Cray because we needed a solicitor to help untangle our daughters UK estate after her sudden death in Australia. It was an awful job for us, the one no parent wants, so we needed someone who could navigate two jurisdictions and our grief. Tamara was the prefect blend of professionalism and kindness...and blessing in a storm.
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Criminal defence - All
Jason
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I was recommended Martin Cray solicitors by another law firm who did not deal in motor vehicle offences.
From the moment I walked into their offices I new I was in a very accomplished professional company. Mr Martin Cray interviewed me himself initially listening in a calm matter to the issue I put before him calmly looking through my documentation. He talked me through his initial findings really putting me at my ease and having me believe that something could be done to assist me.
He recommended I have his colleague Mr James Yates represent me due to his expertise in motoring matters. James again when through everything that had happened requesting paper work for my case. He again put me at my ease leading me to believe there would be a positive resolution to my issues.
I was being taken to court for a speeding fine that I had already paid and felt was dealt with, I had been informed that it was the courts intention to take my license away and ban me from driving. This had caused an unbelievable amount of stress to both me and my partner.
James initially tried to get the issue resolved without the recourse of going to court. Unfortunately he was not able to do so due to the non-cooperation of the Police in this matter.
On the day of the court hearing James met me and my partner at the court and took us into a side room to explain exactly what was happening, why I had been taken to court and what he was going to argue in my favour.
We went into the court and James was eminently professional and eloquent in putting my case across. With his defence I was able to keep my license, although with points added something that was unavoidable, and had to pay the same fine that I had initially been given. This was a great reduction in the amount I could have been asked to pay. I cannot actually put into words the relief and the gratitude I felt at that time.
Martin Cray solicitors and in particular Mr James Yates are an absolute credit to their profession and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who has need of their professional help.
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Matter Type:
Wills
Jill Rodrigues
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Pleasure to deal with, friendly, approachable, sensible advice, would recommend, would use again, great legal knowledge.
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Lasting power of attorney
Brian Redford
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I made initial contact by telephone and received a courteous and informed response. Throughout the process, contact was regular and clear. Completion of the application was well explained and time was made to answer any questions. Really easy to complete the process and throughout, the professionalism of Tamara was excellent.
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Matter Type:
Disputed Wills
Pranath
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A difficult contentious probate issue but I felt well advised and Tamara’s genuine concern and professionalism for my interests throughout
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Wills
Anonymous
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Professional, Efficient, First Class Service, Friendly, Would use again and would recommend.
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Financial Matters
Lydia
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Tamara was quick to respond to emails, patient and professional.
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Matter Type:
Probate
Michael
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Great service from start to finish and the final bill came in on estimated costs. Tamara was really lovely and kept me up to date on a regular basis.
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Wills
Cheryl
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Martin Cray & Co have an A1 knowledge of not just a few areas of law, but a wide ranging and comprehensive thorough of most legal cases along with the relevant procedures for the best outcome for clients.
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Matter Type:
Divorce
Anonymous
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Lost contact 45 years ago and needed to be divorced but where are they?.
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Craig
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Tamara understood my issue immediately, and was very quick to reply to my emails. As soon as I had presented the required documentation, things progressed very quickly and we completed within a week or so.
Thank you so much
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Martin
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Very positive experience, very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. Working with Tamara was an absolute pleasure.
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Digi
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Experienced, professional and experts. Thank you for a first class service, regards will writing and advice on potential issues with probate/IHTax. It is worthwhile paying a little bit more for such quality than doing things cheaply. Tamara also advised on little-known aspects of probate planning such as if a beneficiary is under 18 it is best to have 2-executors. Also if you marry, divorce or have a civil partnership it is advisable to review your will.
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Children Act proceedings
samira
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I was recommend Martin Cray by a McKenzie friend. After an initial conversation with Tamara, their specialist in family law, I felt it was the right course to proceed with them.
Going to court is never an easy process and Tamara went over and above to support me. She would reply to messages very quickly and gave me all the time needed when I needed to talk through matters and in preparation for the case. I felt very prioritised and appreciated the hand holding.
Tamara is smart, kind, professional, friendly, talks at twice the speed of a normal human being (rather a bonus when on the clock) and is wise beyond her years. I am grateful for the service I received.
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Tom
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I contacted Martin Cray & Co for assistance with probate and inheritance tax, as I am handling the estate of my late uncle, who died intestate. I had no prior knowledge of the firm, and picked them based on their proximity and after reading positive reviews.
I was assigned to meet with Tamara Abrahams. I initially asked for a one-hour consultation, and then later returned for a second hour. There was also some email correspondence.
It was a great pleasure working with Tamara. I found her knowledgeable, friendly, approachable, and adept at explaining all the issues at hand concisely and clearly. In our subsequent email correspondence she was exceedingly prompt in her replies. Throughout the process I found all the information she gave to be useful, pertinent and reassuring.
I have no hesitation in recommending Tamara and her firm to anyone else seeking advice, and will certainly return if and when I require any further assistance.
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As a boutique litigation firm we have the time and availability to deal directly without our clients at any time. We choose to have a smaller client base so that we can give a more personal service to our clients. We regularly receive instructions regarding private criminal defence; civil litigation; family law; regulatory matters and probate – contested or not. We are able to solve issues that you or your business are facing. We can be that safety net for you in times of need. We have the capability and reach to handle your case whether that’s in the local Magistrates Court, Crown Court, High Court or all the way up to the Supreme Court. That could be in Brighton, London, Paris, Barcelona, Singapore or Bangkok. Martin Cray has personally conducted advocacy in the Court of Appeal and before the Privy Council. We have clients who are in need of a solicitor for the first time in their life and also clients who come back to us year after year to handle their affairs.
