Divorce, Separation & Children

When relationships break down you need sensitive and sound guidance you can trust, especially when there are children involved. We also offer fixed price divorce arrangements.

Personal & Family Law

Solicitors for Divorce and Separation

Landlord and Tenant Law

Disputes between Landlords and Tenants can be avoided using expert advice from the outset, but if things do go wrong you need a local solicitor on your side.

Ropetackle, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex

Buying and Selling Property

If you are buying or selling a home then you need an experienced Solicitor that concentrates on your best interests, yet is also fast and accurate. Oh and let's not forget best value for your money.

Fastrack conveyancing quote

Brighton Street View

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

If you are involved in a dispute, or are looking at litigation we are going to be very interested. From a simple consultation looking at your options, through to taking all the pressure, we deliver case-winning strategies.

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Palace Pier, Brighton

Nothing is certain but death and taxes...

There comes a time in life when you should consider our Private Client Services, such as making a will, probate and estate administration, power of attorney, trusts and trust funds and inheritance tax planning.

Private client services

Market Street, Brighton

Business Law and Commercial Property

Buying or selling a business, leasing a property, involved in a commercial dispute or you simply need advice on any legal matters affecting your company, we are here to help.

Business law & dispute resolution

Business Law and Commercial Property

Fitzhugh Gates, the expert local solicitors for Brighton and Hove and Shoreham-by-Sea

Experience really does count. Although none of us were here in 1806 when the firm was founded, you will always deal with a senior partner group from our near 40 strong team and your interests will be looked after by qualified people with a minimum of 10 years in a solicitor's office. Every case is supervised by a partner, and our local knowledge of Brighton and Hove and Shoreham-by-Sea helps us deliver value for money results.

As a client you can expect quick and comprehensive quotations coupled with clear and detailed progress reports. We undertake always to explain matters in plain understandable English.

There are no shortcuts in law and you can trust Fitzhugh Gates to deliver reliable outcomes as quickly as possible. We guarantee open and honest fees at all times with no unexpected 'extras'.

Partners: Christopher Thomas, Rhiannon Winter, Julian Cioffi, Moira MacFarlane and Nicole Lawton.

MEET THE SOLICITORS THAT ARE on your side

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For most people talking to a solicitor is not an everyday occurence, but please don't feel apprehensive; we are here to help you in any way we can.

To get the conversation started, simply get in touch, explaining your situation using any of the following...

		Phone our Brighton and Hove or Shoreham-by-Sea offices or use this form to request a callback at a time to suit you.
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		Our Priority Customer Enquiry Form is safer than email and ensures your enquiry is quickly reviewed and answered.
		If you are buying or selling a property, using the Fastrack Conveyancing Quote Form puts you at the top of the list.
		If you just want some fast, cost effective face-to-face advice then we offer fixed price 45 minute consultations for £180 inc. VAT.

Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors Top Ten Services

CLIENT Satisfaction

We may have been solicitors for Brighton and Hove and Shoreham-by-Sea since 1806, but we don't rest on our laurels when it comes to client care. Each year we ask a randomly selected sample of recent clients about their experiences with a questionnaire, the results of which are taken very seriously. We are proud of our staff and how hard they work which is borne out by our overall satisfaction scores. The Fitzhugh Gates team are working to maintain and improve our service welcome comments on how we can improve even further.

What people are saying about
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors

It was a pleasure doing business with you and I will not hesitate to get in touch if I need your services in the future.

We are always working to improve on the high current client satisfaction rates.

What people are saying about
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors

Julian is very professional and
knows his stuff.

We are always working to improve on the high current client satisfaction rates.

What people are saying about
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors

I compliment you on your knowledge and also your understanding of how difficult things can be for your clients.

We are always working to improve on the high current client satisfaction rates.

What people are saying about
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors

I am very satisfied with the service on all levels. A high standard of customer care.

We are always working to improve on the high current client satisfaction rates.

What people are saying about
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors

I am not only pleased, but delighted with the service you have provided.

We are always working to improve on the high current client satisfaction rates.

What people are saying about
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors

Very re-assuring and greatly appreciated. It is, as they say, 'a pleasure to do business with you!

We are always working to improve on the high current client satisfaction rates.

What people are saying about
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors

The right mix of friendliness, familiarity and professionalism.

We are always working to improve on the high current client satisfaction rates.

What people are saying about
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors

I cannot fault the staff, all were very helpful and I am completely satisfied. Great.

We are always working to improve on the high current client satisfaction rates.

What people are saying about
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors

Thank you very much for all the help and advice you gave us in the preparing of our wills

We are always working to improve on the high current client satisfaction rates.

What people are saying about
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors

Thank you for expediting the affairs of our fathers estate in such a gracious and timely manner.

We are always working to improve on the high current client satisfaction rates.

What people are saying about
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors

I would like to thank Nicole for all her help when times were very difficult.

We are always working to improve on the high current client satisfaction rates.

Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors News and Comment

Why should you make a Lasting Power of Attorney and what is the alternative?

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows you (the donor) to appoint one or more persons (the… Read more

Gifting of Assets

Are you thinking of gifting assets? Perhaps you are thinking about gifting part or whole of a property to your… Read more

Registration of the Birth of a Child

We are all aware of the complexities of registering a baby’s birth. It has to be done within 42 days of the baby’s… Read more

Government set to grab an extra £5 billion tax on residential sales in 20/21

The capital gains tax (CGT) laws on the sale of residential property are getting tighter in 2020. First,… Read more

Child Arrangements for the Summer Holidays

Summer holidays, I hear you groan, however, July will soon be upon us and it is important to plan ahead. This is… Read more

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Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors Helping the Community

The Daisy Chain Project

Fitzhugh Gates is proud to provide a free monthly advice clinic at the Daisy Chain Project, helping to stop… Read more

Shoreham Wordfest v1

Light Up Shoreham Christmas Market & Tree

Fitzhugh Gates is again stepping in to help the community by sponsoring the 'Light up Shoreham' Christmas Market,… Read more

Shoreham Wordfest v1

Shoreham Wordfest - Shaping the future

Fitzhugh Gates is helping to support the ninth annual Shoreham Wordfest Literary Festival, a feast of events… Read more

Fitzhugh Gates Sponsors Host Recordings

Host Recordings A record label for homeless and insecurely housed musicians Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors is suppoting… Read more

Fitzhugh Gates and Original Allstars Music

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Brighton and Hove Solicitors
3 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1RY

01273 686811

Shoreham-by-Sea Solicitors
23-25, High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 5EE

01273 461381

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