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Providing Legal Solutions Since 1957
Providing Legal Solutions Since 1957

Our mission is to enable our clients to focus on matters that are important to them by providing straight-talking and effective legal advice that helps our clients achieve their goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Whatever your legal issue may be, whether purchasing a property or preparing for a merger or acquisition, we understand that more often than not seeking legal advice means that you are likely in a stressful and important phase of your life or business. We therefore aim to provide advice that is reliable, effective and easily understood which allows you the freedom to think clearly and make informed decisions. We consider ourselves partners and trusted advisers to our clients that can guide you through the most stressful and important decisions in life.

Bennett Oakley Solicitors

Leading Sussex lawyers based in Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Brighton and London.

In an ever-changing legal landscape we offer our clients dependable and expert advice combined with an understanding and knowledge of our practice areas that is focussed upon achieving our client’s goals.

A "Winning Workplace"

We are thrilled to announce that Bennett Oakley Solicitors has won the "Winning Workplace" award at the 2024 BHBiz Awards. This prestigious award reflects our unwavering commitment to our staff, recognising the integral role they play in our business. It also validates our 100% Employee Ownership model, highlighting the collaborative and inclusive environment we strive to maintain everyday.

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Legal services for Individuals

Services for Individuals

We offer a wide range of private client services. Our lawyers pride themselves on maintaining excellent standards while providing a friendly, approachable service, tailored to individual client’s needs.

We are on a first-name basis with most of our clients and they have direct access to their particular lawyer via phone or email. We value our long-standing relationships with Mid-Sussex individuals and families and we would be delighted to assist in advising you on your legal matter.

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Legal services for Business

Services for Business

In the fast changing, competitive world of business you need the services of a smart, pro-active and client-focused law firm to guide you through your legal matters and assist you in growing your business.

At Bennett Oakley our aim is to create long-lasting relationships with our business clients and celebrate in their ongoing success. We offer a full complement of business services to help you achieve your professional goals.

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Meet The Team

Our people

Our team of dedicated lawyers have over 200 years of combined experience in both provate and commercial law matters. We are local people with skills and experience matching big city firms and can therefore provide the expertise you need.

We are ably supported by other members of the team that support the lawyers with back-office administration or carrying other specialist activities.

Every single member of staff are responsible for ensuring the client receives the best possible advice and strives to achieve that for all clients.

Our staff are important. Our clients are equally important. Bennett Oakley looks after both.

What do people say about
Bennett Oakley?

I can't praise Patsy Chick enough, I had a particularly challenging Sale/Purchase and she went above and beyond

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