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
37-39 Keymer Road
Hassocks
West Sussex
BN6 8AG
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)

Rachel Jones

5.0 out of 5

(54)

Senior Private Client Associate

Emma Holland

Gareth Collins

Janek Malysko

James King

Emma Taylor

Jade Down

CILEX Lawyer | MCILEx

Ellie Mason

5.0 out of 5

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Chartered Legal Executive | FCILEX

Alix Brigden

Dannielle Grinsted

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 0%

Overpriced 0%

About Right 100%

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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

126th / 4646

Company & Commercial

1st / 23

146th / 4410

Housing & Property

1st / 17

41st / 4268

Family Law

1st / 17

114th / 3862

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 16

29th / 3528

Commercial Property

1st / 17

49th / 3339

Employment

1st / 5

186th / 3126

Personal Injury

1st / 12

128th / 2398

Money & Tax

1st / 10

69th / 1853

Professional Negligence

1st / 9

59th / 1210

Clinical Negligence

1st / 6

24th / 947

Welfare & Benefits

1st / 5

39th / 818

Agriculture

1st / 7

44th / 597

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

562
Very Good

9
Average

4
Poor

0
Awful

11

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Probate

Anonymous,

November 14, 2024

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Goodlaw are Great

We recently made our Wills with Goodlaw. We were really impressed with our solicitor Rachel Jones, her expertise and guidance were invaluable. We would use Goodlaw again for certain.

Lawyer named in this review:
Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

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

Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that Rachel Jones provided such valuable expertise and guidance. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Maides

November 01, 2024

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Making our first Will

We found GoodLaw to be very helpful and great value for money. They made the process very easy.

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Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 04 November, 2024:

Thank you for your feedback Maides. We're glad to hear that you found Rachel and the team helpful and valuable and that we made the process of creating your first Will easy.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Colis

November 01, 2024

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Excellent Will Preparation Service

We have used GoodLaw for Conveyancing and Probate on several occasions in the past. The service has always been superb from start to finish—professional, efficient, friendly, and easy to work with.

On this occasion, Will Writing, GoodLaw was superb as always. Rachel made the process smooth, easy, and a pleasure throughout.

Lawyer named in this review:
Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 04 November, 2024:

Thank you for your kind words Colis. We’re delighted to hear that you had a superb experience with our Will Preparation Service and that Rachel made the process enjoyable and smooth. Your continued trust means a lot to us. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Anonymous,

October 22, 2024

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Very, very, effective conveyancing process (Note: second very was to meet character count minimum requirement of review site)

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Gareth Collins

Gareth Collins

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 24 October, 2024:

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found the conveyancing process very effective and that Gareth provided good support. We appreciate your input.

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Agriculture

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Agricultural land for sale or development

Geraldine,

October 15, 2024

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First class service

My experience was with the sale of my house and purchase of flat which did not go smoothly for various reasons - I cannot speak highly enough of the professional advice, help and actions taken by my Solicitor, which resulted in each of the challenges being overcome over a considerable time but this resulted eventually in a successful sale and purchase. I could not have had a better Solicitor and would thoroughly recommend him

Lawyer named in this review:
Gareth Collins

Gareth Collins

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 17 October, 2024:

Geraldine, thank you for your wonderful review. We're glad to hear that, despite the challenges, Gareth provided the professional advice and support needed to achieve a successful sale and purchase. It’s great to know that their dedication made all the difference. Your high recommendation is truly appreciated, and we’re here to assist you with anything you may need in the future.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Peter,

September 06, 2024

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Knowledgeable and efficient

My recent experience involved the sale of a house and probate. Both were handled efficiently and promptly and any questions that I had were responded to with minimum delay. I found the staff very courteous and knowledgeable and I would certainly use this firm again.

Lawyers named in this review:
Gareth Collins Rachel Jones

Gareth Collins

Rachel Jones

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

Dear Peter, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that your sale and probate were handled efficiently, with prompt responses and courteous service. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. Best regards, Goodlaw Solicitors LLP

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Trusts

Audrey Abramson

September 06, 2024

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Brilliant service - highly recommend

We used GoodLaw to write our wills. Rachel put us at ease immediately. Being both friendly and knowledgeable. She clearly explained the options open to us re: our will and trust and made herself available for a face-to-face meeting plus a follow-up. Communication was quick and efficient, and our wills were completed within 3 weeks from our initial meeting. We would highly recommend GoodLaw.

Lawyer named in this review:
Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

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

Dear Audrey, Thank you for your positive feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Rachel’s friendly and knowledgeable approach made the process smooth and efficient. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best regards, Goodlaw Solicitors LLP

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Peter Shaw

September 06, 2024

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Will Writing Service

The easiest time I have ever had at a solicitor was an absolute pleasure to deal with, and Rachel was absolutely great to deal with. I will recommend her to everyone who needs a solicitor.

Lawyer named in this review:
Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

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

Dear Peter, Thank you for your positive feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your experience with Rachel was such a pleasure. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated. Best regards, Goodlaw Solicitors LLP

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Trusts

Jan,

September 04, 2024

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LAST WILL

Good service : professional, accurate, advisory,

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Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

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

Thank you, Jan, for your positive feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you found Rachel's service to be professional, accurate, and advisory. Providing clear and reliable guidance is a priority for us, and we’re pleased to know that we met your expectations.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Claire,

August 22, 2024

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Will renewal

Highly recommended Rachel, the process of writing my new will was a smooth process and she made it all so easy to understand.

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Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 27 August, 2024:

Thank you, Claire. We’re pleased to hear that Rachel made the process of writing your will smooth and easy to understand. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Matter Type:

Probate

Trisha

July 25, 2024

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Trisha

Rachel Jones at Goodlaw Solicitors handled the Grant of Probate following my husband's death with consummate efficiency, tact and kindness. I wasn't thinking straight and she took on everything, guiding me through what needed to be done with great care for the anxiety I was experiencing.

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Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 26 July, 2024:

Dear Trisha, Thank you for your kind words. We’re pleased to hear that Rachel provided efficient and compassionate support during such a difficult time. Sincerely, Goodlaw Solicitors LLP

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Alan

October 16, 2023

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Alan

Given the abundance of subpar solicitors, it was a relief to find Goodlaw (special mention to Gareth). Timely, quality and professional advice that could be understood in plain English. Highly appreciated for what turned out to be a rather complex case.

Lawyer named in this review:
Gareth Collins

Gareth Collins

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 17 October, 2023:

Hi Alan, Thank you for your great 5 star review! We are thrilled to hear you received timely, quality and professional advice from Gareth Collins and will pass your kind feedback on. We hope to work with you again in the future.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Margaret

July 19, 2022

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Margaret

Having merged with castle solictors, i was a bit unsure about using them, to amend my complicated will. I shouldn't have worried, Alix and Matthew took time to explain and help me. Thank you Alix and Matthew for your good service.

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Alix Brigden

Alix Brigden

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Abigail

June 14, 2021

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Abigail

We used goodlaw for our conveyancing.

Gareth Collins has been amazing throughout the whole process and could not have been more helpful.

Gareth and his team have been extremely responsive, answering all our questions quickly and answered my many, many calls without making me feel like I was pestering them (even though I likely was - sorry!!!).

Gareth knew our situation and that we were on a tight deadline to compelte before the stamp duty relief deadline. He ensured he did everything possible to make this happen and I’m so pleased that his hard work has paid off and we have exchanged today (after many issues that Gareth had to overcome).

The professionalism shown throughout has been second to none. I was particularly impressed with the advice I recieved and the time taken to explain things to me.

I cannot thank you enough for what you have done for us Gareth and would not hesitate to use you again, and will certainly recommend you to everyone!!

Thanks again, you have made the whole process less stressful, and pushed things on when they could’ve caused us to miss out on the relief.

Lawyer named in this review:
Gareth Collins

Gareth Collins

A representative from GoodLaw Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 24 September, 2021:

Thank you for your great review Abigail of Gareth Collins. We are overjoyed to see that Gareth's service to you was responsive and took immense stress off your moving process. We hope to hear from you or friends and family in the near future.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Jay

January 11, 2021

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Jay

We’ve had an excellent experience with GoodLaw, with Gareth providing a service above and beyond for our conveyancing. Gareth was always available via telephone and email. The buyers of our property used a rogue conveyancer but Gareth took it all in his stride and did everything possible to get our move complete. Gareth brought levity to what would have otherwise been a stressful situation. Could not recommend them more.The value was excellent and we’ll always use GoodLaw!

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Gareth Collins

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