Sussex Solicitors Hart Reade | Personal & Business Solcitors

How Can We Help You?

Hart Reade are Sussex Solicitors who serve clients throughout Eastbourne, Hailsham, Polegate and right across Sussex. With a longstanding reputation for professional excellence and a personal approach, we are here to support you with expert legal advice when it matters most.

We understand that seeking legal advice can feel daunting, which is why we focus on building trusted relationships with our clients. Whether you’re dealing with a personal matter or a business concern, we take the time to listen carefully, explain your options clearly and act with your best interests at heart. Our aim is to provide practical solutions with professionalism and care, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.

Family Law Specialists

Navigating family matters can be emotionally challenging. Our experienced Family Law team offers sensitive and practical advice on divorce, separation, children matters, financial settlements and pre-nuptial agreements. Whether you need help resolving a dispute or require guidance on making arrangements for children, we aim to find the best solution for you, ideally without the need for court proceedings. We also provide support with cohabitation issues and civil partnerships.

Property and Conveyancing

Buying or selling property is a significant event and you will be needing one of our Sussex Solicitors to help you! Our dedicated Conveyancing department provides a smooth, efficient service for residential and commercial transactions. We handle everything from freehold and leasehold purchases to re-mortgaging, transfers of equity and new builds. With local Sussex expertise and a proactive approach, we keep you informed throughout every stage of the process. If it is property investment you are looking at, then we can help too!

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Planning for the future is essential. We offer a full range of services to help you prepare a legally valid Will, set up a Trust or manage Probate matters. Our Private Client team also advises on Inheritance Tax planning and can help with appointing a Lasting Power of Attorney. If you are dealing with the estate of a loved one, we provide practical and compassionate assistance to ease the burden during a difficult time. We also have an accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers in our team.

Employment Law Support

Whether you are an employer or an employee, we offer clear and strategic advice on a wide range of Employment Law issues. From settlement agreements and redundancy to workplace disputes and discrimination claims, we can guide you through your rights and responsibilities. We also assist businesses with drafting employment contracts and policies.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Disputes can be complex and stressful. Our Civil Litigation team is skilled in resolving disagreements involving property, contracts, debts and more. We aim to resolve disputes through negotiation and mediation where possible, but will also represent you in court if necessary. Our goal is to achieve a practical outcome as efficiently as possible.

Commercial Law Services

Our Commercial team works with businesses across Sussex, providing legal support tailored to your goals. We advise on company formation, business sales and purchases, shareholder agreements, commercial leases and more. Whether you’re launching a new venture or managing an established enterprise, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.