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Martin Cray & Co

01273 673226
5.0/5
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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...

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TAMARA ABRAHAMS

5.0 out of 5
(36)
Solicitor

James Yates

4.9 out of 5
(22)
Solicitor

Martin Cray

4.9 out of 5
(13)
Solicitor

Donna-Marie Robinson

4.9 out of 5
(10)
Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals

How Martin Cray & Co Compares

Value for money

This firm - 98%
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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.

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Overpriced 17%
About Right 82%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

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Rankings by area of expertise

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

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Nationally

Consumer
1st / 1
533rd / 4632
Company & Commercial
1st / 1
596th / 4392
Family Law
1st / 1
371st / 3858
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 2
356th / 3518
Employment
1st / 1
555th / 3116
Crime/ Criminal Defence
1st / 1
148th / 2120
Money & Tax
1st / 1
375th / 1848
Professional Negligence
1st / 1
275th / 1207
Dispute Resolution
1st / 1
315th / 1033
Driving offences
1st / 1
182nd / 359
Education
1st / 1
66th / 263

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

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5.0/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    90

  • Very Good

    3

  • Average

    0

  • Poor

    0

  • Awful

    0

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Vanesss
Crime/ Criminal Defence

Matter Type:

Criminal defence - All

Vanesss

January 08, 2025

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James Uates

Unfortunately my Partner and I were in an awful situation that required a solicitor for a criminal matter.
With no experience of ever being involved with the police, it was frightening and confusing.
By chance we came across this solicitors and James.
From our first call James was professional but more importantly human showing empathy during a very emotional and stressful time. He explained our options clearly in layman terms, helping us form a plan.
He was always available for further calls when we needed them and kept us up to speed.
The end result was our case was dropped due to lack of evidence. However even if the end result had not been so positive I would still rate James highly for his involvement.
I strongly recommend James to anyone for help with any legal matter.

Thank you James !

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Margaret
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Matter Type:

Probate

Margaret

November 29, 2024

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highly recommended

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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Jason
Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Criminal defence - All

Jason

November 28, 2024

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Good Professional Service

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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Jill Rodrigues
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Matter Type:

Wills

Jill Rodrigues

September 27, 2024

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Pleasure to Deal with

Pleasure to deal with, friendly, approachable, sensible advice, would recommend, would use again, great legal knowledge.

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Brian Redford
Family Law

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Matter Type:

Lasting power of attorney

Brian Redford

August 09, 2024

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Seeking support to set up a lasting power of attorney

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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Pranath
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Matter Type:

Disputed Wills

Pranath

June 11, 2024

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Great advice and service

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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Anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Anonymous

May 07, 2024

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Professional, Efficient, First Class Service

Professional, Efficient, First Class Service, Friendly, Would use again and would recommend.

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Lydia
Family Law

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Financial Matters

Lydia

April 30, 2024

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Financial order

Tamara was quick to respond to emails, patient and professional.

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Michael
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Matter Type:

Probate

Michael

April 09, 2024

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Great service and

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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Cheryl
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Cheryl

March 05, 2024

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First Class Service

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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January 18, 2025

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Andrew

Tamara was excellent to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble. Tamara kept us informed in a timely manner of any delays or changes with processes and was clear in what to expect. We would highly recommend Tamara for any legal services. Many thanks.

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Craig

Craig

September 12, 2024

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Craig

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

Martin

August 08, 2024

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Martin

Very positive experience, very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. Working with Tamara was an absolute pleasure.

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Digi

March 06, 2024

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Digi

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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samira
Family Law

Matter Type:

Children Act proceedings

samira

January 21, 2024

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samira

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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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.

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • 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
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Drugs offences
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Theft
  • Driving offences
    • Appeal driving conviction
    • Careless driving
    • Convicted in absence
    • Dangerous driving
    • Dangerous vehicle conditions
    • Death By Careless Driving
    • Death by dangerous driving
    • Discretionary disqualification
    • Disqualification removal
    • Drink driving
    • Driving Whilst Unfit
    • Driving Without Due Care
    • Driving whilst disqualified
    • Driving without a licence
    • Driving without insurance
    • Drug driving
    • Drunk in charge
    • Early return of driving licence
    • Exceptional Hardship
    • Failing to notify DVLA
    • Failure to furnish identification
    • Failure to provide a blood sample
    • Failure to provide a specimen
    • Goods vehicles - operators licence
    • Goods vehicles - tachograph offences
    • Mobile phone offences
    • New Driver Provisions
    • Notice of intended prosecution
    • Recognition of disqualification
    • Restoration of licence
    • Road rage incidents
    • Serious injury by dangerous driving
    • Signs and signal offences
    • Special Reasons
    • Speeding offences
    • Stopping and reporting
    • Taxi offences
    • Taxi offences - illegally plying for hire
    • Taxi offences - licensing investigations
    • Taxi offences - points and disqualification
    • Totting Up Driving Ban
  • Education
    • Education
  • Employment
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employment Contracts
    • Employment Law
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • 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 Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Trusts
  • Professional Negligence
    • Accountants
    • Architects
    • Barristers
    • Engineers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional Negligence
    • Professional Negligence law
    • Professional trustees
    • Surveyors
    • Tax consultants
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Company & Commercial
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Commercial Law
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Debt Recovery
    • Intellectual Property
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
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