For you and your family
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Residential Conveyancing – Buying and Selling Property
If you are buying and/or selling residential property in Hassocks, it’s probably one of the most important processes you’ll ever undertake. Our Conveyancing Solicitors have the expertise to minimise stress and disruption and finalise your transactions both on time and as smoothly as possible. We can advise on related matters, including joint ownership of property, stamp duty liabilities, flood risks and other matters raised in the local searches we’ll carry out on your behalf. Clients also benefit from our in-house expertise in Planning Law and in dealing with complications that can arise when buying and selling older or more unusual properties, including listed buildings.
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Lasting Powers of Attorney
You should consider making a Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) at any time of life. Our specialist Wills and Probate Solicitors will take your detailed instructions, advise on issues such as choice of executors, guardians for children and the types of gifts you can leave in your Will. Our goal is always to provide peace of mind that your wishes will be implemented after your death and that someone you trust ( or your Solicitor) will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated.
Find out more about how we can help you with Lasting Powers of Attorney.
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Probate and Estate Administration
We remove the emotional challenges that come with handling matters relating to the estate of a deceased family member or loved one. Our specialist Probate Solicitors act as a bridge between you and the banks, financial institutions and property professionals, with whom the deceased had dealings. We also handle disputes that might arise relating to the deceased’s property and ensure the estate complies with tax and other obligations.
Find out more about our Probate and Estate Administration services.
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Contentious Probate, Disputed Trusts and Contested Wills
Increasingly complex family relationships mean that more and more people are prepared to challenge a Will, or dispute the amount they have inherited under the intestacy rules. We advise on the strength of any case you may have and defend cases on behalf of estates when a case has been brought. These matters are often highly sensitive. Our lawyers in Hassocks always endeavour to handle them in the most appropriate way, seeking negotiated agreements where possible to avoid the stress, publicity and expense of court proceedings.
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Personal Immigration
Our Immigration Lawyers in Hassocks are recognised for their ability to successfully navigate the UK’s increasingly complex immigration system on behalf of local clients. We understand that it can be difficult to understand the intricacies of the UK immigration system and that unique considerations are at play when an individual’s status is challenged. We offer a highly responsive and personal approach, always prioritising the unique needs of the individuals and families we represent.
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Divorce
When your marriage or civil partnership breaks down you need clear, honest advice about the best way forward. Our divorce experts in Hassocks provide you with the focused and sensitive advice you need to move forward in the most sensible way for you and your family. We are particularly adept at dealing with divorce involving high net worth individuals where complex assets like trusts, offshore accounts and foreign property are at stake.
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Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
No one likes to think about what happens if you split up, but it can be useful to plan for this in advance, particularly if you have a business, inheritance or trust fund. Once certain conditions are met it’s more than likely that an agreement covering the division of your assets will be recognised by the English courts. It’s important therefore to get specialist advice on the legal significance of any agreement and to ensure you safeguard your position.
Find out more about how we can help you with your Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements.
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Financial Disputes
A financial settlement is a legally binding decision on how you and your partner will divide your assets and wealth when your marriage or civil partnership ends.
It can be difficult to accurately value your assets (like pensions) and agree a financial settlement that takes account of everything in a fair manner. Our expert Family Lawyers in Hassocks will help you agree how your assets will be divided, so that you can begin the next chapter in your life.
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Child Arrangements
It is important to agree arrangements for your children when you divorce or separate. Arrangements that have been in place for some time can become impractical and need to be reviewed. Where should the children live? Who will be responsible for financial support? How much time will the non-resident parent have to spend with the children? These are all issues with which our expert team of family lawyers are familiar. In a practical way we will help you formalise these arrangements and, where necessary, issue appropriate child arrangements proceedings in the family court.
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Employment Law for Senior Executives
We advise managers and senior executives (many of whom work in the City, but live in Hassocks and the surrounding areas) on their rights under Employment Law. Where there is a dispute, we can provide specialist advice on your chances of succeeding in a claim in the Employment Tribunal or other forum.
Executives and others seeking our Employment Law advice benefit from the fact that DMH Stallard has a significant base of corporate clients, so we know how employers approach even the most sensitive HR and Employment Law matters.
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Legal services for you and your family
We work with clients to plan for the future, from creating your Will to Estate Administration, supporting you through family matters and personal disputes.
Find out more about our legal services for you and your family.
For you and your family
-
Residential Conveyancing – Buying and Selling Property
If you are buying and/or selling residential property in Hassocks, it’s probably one of the most important processes you’ll ever undertake. Our Conveyancing Solicitors have the expertise to minimise stress and disruption and finalise your transactions both on time and as smoothly as possible. We can advise on related matters, including joint ownership of property, stamp duty liabilities, flood risks and other matters raised in the local searches we’ll carry out on your behalf. Clients also benefit from our in-house expertise in Planning Law and in dealing with complications that can arise when buying and selling older or more unusual properties, including listed buildings.
-
Lasting Powers of Attorney
You should consider making a Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) at any time of life. Our specialist Wills and Probate Solicitors will take your detailed instructions, advise on issues such as choice of executors, guardians for children and the types of gifts you can leave in your Will. Our goal is always to provide peace of mind that your wishes will be implemented after your death and that someone you trust ( or your Solicitor) will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated.
Find out more about how we can help you with Lasting Powers of Attorney.
-
Probate and Estate Administration
We remove the emotional challenges that come with handling matters relating to the estate of a deceased family member or loved one. Our specialist Probate Solicitors act as a bridge between you and the banks, financial institutions and property professionals, with whom the deceased had dealings. We also handle disputes that might arise relating to the deceased’s property and ensure the estate complies with tax and other obligations.
Find out more about our Probate and Estate Administration services.
-
Contentious Probate, Disputed Trusts and Contested Wills
Increasingly complex family relationships mean that more and more people are prepared to challenge a Will, or dispute the amount they have inherited under the intestacy rules. We advise on the strength of any case you may have and defend cases on behalf of estates when a case has been brought. These matters are often highly sensitive. Our lawyers in Hassocks always endeavour to handle them in the most appropriate way, seeking negotiated agreements where possible to avoid the stress, publicity and expense of court proceedings.
-
Personal Immigration
Our Immigration Lawyers in Hassocks are recognised for their ability to successfully navigate the UK’s increasingly complex immigration system on behalf of local clients. We understand that it can be difficult to understand the intricacies of the UK immigration system and that unique considerations are at play when an individual’s status is challenged. We offer a highly responsive and personal approach, always prioritising the unique needs of the individuals and families we represent.
-
Divorce
When your marriage or civil partnership breaks down you need clear, honest advice about the best way forward. Our divorce experts in Hassocks provide you with the focused and sensitive advice you need to move forward in the most sensible way for you and your family. We are particularly adept at dealing with divorce involving high net worth individuals where complex assets like trusts, offshore accounts and foreign property are at stake.
-
Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
No one likes to think about what happens if you split up, but it can be useful to plan for this in advance, particularly if you have a business, inheritance or trust fund. Once certain conditions are met it’s more than likely that an agreement covering the division of your assets will be recognised by the English courts. It’s important therefore to get specialist advice on the legal significance of any agreement and to ensure you safeguard your position.
Find out more about how we can help you with your Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements.
-
Financial Disputes
A financial settlement is a legally binding decision on how you and your partner will divide your assets and wealth when your marriage or civil partnership ends.
It can be difficult to accurately value your assets (like pensions) and agree a financial settlement that takes account of everything in a fair manner. Our expert Family Lawyers in Hassocks will help you agree how your assets will be divided, so that you can begin the next chapter in your life.
-
Child Arrangements
It is important to agree arrangements for your children when you divorce or separate. Arrangements that have been in place for some time can become impractical and need to be reviewed. Where should the children live? Who will be responsible for financial support? How much time will the non-resident parent have to spend with the children? These are all issues with which our expert team of family lawyers are familiar. In a practical way we will help you formalise these arrangements and, where necessary, issue appropriate child arrangements proceedings in the family court.
-
Employment Law for Senior Executives
We advise managers and senior executives (many of whom work in the City, but live in Hassocks and the surrounding areas) on their rights under Employment Law. Where there is a dispute, we can provide specialist advice on your chances of succeeding in a claim in the Employment Tribunal or other forum.
Executives and others seeking our Employment Law advice benefit from the fact that DMH Stallard has a significant base of corporate clients, so we know how employers approach even the most sensitive HR and Employment Law matters.
-
Legal services for you and your family
We work with clients to plan for the future, from creating your Will to Estate Administration, supporting you through family matters and personal disputes.
Find out more about our legal services for you and your family.
For business
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Corporate Law
Our Corporate Lawyers advise on a wide range of matters, including the most complex corporate deals, like share and asset acquisitions and disposals, mergers, corporate structures/restructuring and joint ventures. We also provide bespoke advice on commercial contracts, Data Protection issues and evolving areas like cyber crime, IT security and artificial intelligence.
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Employment Law
Our team of specialist Employment Law Solicitors advise on all Employment Law matters from negotiation of employment packages, to redundancy procedures and settlement agreements. We can also run in-house, bespoke training programmes for businesses in Hassocks and the surrounding area on key Employment Law issues, including advice on TUPE issues and on Data Protection (UK GDPR).
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Business Immigration
Our Immigration Solicitors provide legal advice to local businesses with overseas staff, or those who wish to hire employees from overseas. Our work can help reduce illegal working and reputational risk to your company, by advising on visa applications, sponsorship opportunities for designated categories of worker and providing bespoke training for your staff.
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Commercial Real Estate
Our Real Estate Solicitors advise developers and others in Hassocks on all aspects of commercial property, including site acquisition and management, Planning Law, investment matters and commercial landlord and tenant issues.
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Real Estate Dispute Resolution
Our Real Estate clients range from landlords and owners to tenants and other occupiers. This means we see both sides of the coin when disputes arise. Our advice is therefore practical and clear, and we often place a premium on maintaining commercial relationships after the dispute has been resolved.
Find out more about our Real Estate Dispute Resolution services.
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Planning and Environment Law
Our Planning and Environment Lawyers, backed up by an in-house team of Planning Consultants offer a one-stop advice service to local developers and others in and around the Hassocks area. Our work ranges from advice on large scale infrastructure development projects, to smaller residential and commercial projects being carried out by local builders and property developers.
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Commercial Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Commercial Disputes are expensive and time consuming. They also take up valuable staff resources. Sometimes the idea of a court trial is enough to bring the other party to the table and negotiate an agreement. At DMH Stallard we use all forms of ADR to help clients reach agreements in the trickiest, highest value commercial disputes.
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Debt Recovery
We offer a highly competitive, low-cost Debt Recovery service to businesses in Hassocks and across West Sussex, often generating income for the client through the returns from high volume caseloads. In more complex cases, and when it is cost-effective and proportionate to do so, we can bring in our litigation specialists for the recovery of larger sums.
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Legal services for business
DMH Stallard offers a comprehensive range of legal services in Hassocks, East Sussex and the UK. We are an award winning law firm that prioritise client service and build long term relationships.
For business
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Corporate Law
Our Corporate Lawyers advise on a wide range of matters, including the most complex corporate deals, like share and asset acquisitions and disposals, mergers, corporate structures/restructuring and joint ventures. We also provide bespoke advice on commercial contracts, Data Protection issues and evolving areas like cyber crime, IT security and artificial intelligence.
-
Employment Law
Our team of specialist Employment Law Solicitors advise on all Employment Law matters from negotiation of employment packages, to redundancy procedures and settlement agreements. We can also run in-house, bespoke training programmes for businesses in Hassocks and the surrounding area on key Employment Law issues, including advice on TUPE issues and on Data Protection (UK GDPR).
-
Business Immigration
Our Immigration Solicitors provide legal advice to local businesses with overseas staff, or those who wish to hire employees from overseas. Our work can help reduce illegal working and reputational risk to your company, by advising on visa applications, sponsorship opportunities for designated categories of worker and providing bespoke training for your staff.
-
Commercial Real Estate
Our Real Estate Solicitors advise developers and others in Hassocks on all aspects of commercial property, including site acquisition and management, Planning Law, investment matters and commercial landlord and tenant issues.
-
Real Estate Dispute Resolution
Our Real Estate clients range from landlords and owners to tenants and other occupiers. This means we see both sides of the coin when disputes arise. Our advice is therefore practical and clear, and we often place a premium on maintaining commercial relationships after the dispute has been resolved.
Find out more about our Real Estate Dispute Resolution services.
-
Planning and Environment Law
Our Planning and Environment Lawyers, backed up by an in-house team of Planning Consultants offer a one-stop advice service to local developers and others in and around the Hassocks area. Our work ranges from advice on large scale infrastructure development projects, to smaller residential and commercial projects being carried out by local builders and property developers.
-
Commercial Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Commercial Disputes are expensive and time consuming. They also take up valuable staff resources. Sometimes the idea of a court trial is enough to bring the other party to the table and negotiate an agreement. At DMH Stallard we use all forms of ADR to help clients reach agreements in the trickiest, highest value commercial disputes.
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Debt Recovery
We offer a highly competitive, low-cost Debt Recovery service to businesses in Hassocks and across West Sussex, often generating income for the client through the returns from high volume caseloads. In more complex cases, and when it is cost-effective and proportionate to do so, we can bring in our litigation specialists for the recovery of larger sums.
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Legal services for business
DMH Stallard offers a comprehensive range of legal services in Hassocks, East Sussex and the UK. We are an award winning law firm that prioritise client service and build long term relationships.
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