Empowering families
to build new beginnings

Brighton & Hove Law is a specialist family law practice. We are committed to achieving positive outcomes for families when their relationships break down, so they can successfully move forward with their lives.

Who are we?

We are a team of compassionate, skilled solicitors and lawyers that are committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for our clients across an array of issues. We work to create a compassionate, non-judgemental environment so our clients can approach their issues with confidence and clarity. See more information on our team.

  • We are ranked top for divorce law and family law by Chambers, the best independent guide
  • The Law Society has accredited us as specialist family lawyers and awarded us certification against Law Society standards
  • As members of Resolution, we follow a code of practice that encourages solutions over confrontations and aims to minimise acrimony

We offer our services to clients across Brighton, Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey, London and the South.

Brighton - Hove - Shoreham by Sea - Worthing - Lancing - Lewes - Polegate - Newhaven - Seaford - Eastbourne - Hailsham - Uckfield - Hayward’s Heath - Surrey - Hampshire - Chichester - Bognor - Southsea

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We provide pragmatic, cost-effective advice on the breakdown of a relationship and family issues. We aim to minimise the emotional and financial damage experienced by both parties and any children involved by providing a supportive, innovative approach to family law issues.

We treat each of our clients individually and offer quality, specialist legal advice in an array of issues. We also represent our clients where social services may be involved with the family in a non-judgemental and compassionate environment.  

Client Testimonials

You all helped me through a really tough and stressful situation.  Thank you so much.

Mr M 

Lucy is a robust, calm and thoughtful solicitor with an amazing eye for detail and sound judgement. She is a strategic thinker who is excellent with clients, approachable, empathetic and gives clear advice that is always focused on a pragmatic outcome. She goes above and beyond to assist clients and is top-tier.

Ben Earle, Barrister

Brighton and Hove, and particularly Samantha Barker, come highly recommended. The work that Samantha puts into her client’s case is unbelievable- the preparation and attention to detail is second to none

Marc Newsom, Senior Practice Manager

I have had the pleasure of working with Sarah on some very complex and difficult cases over the years.  She never loses sight of the client’s objectives but makes sure they receive realistic and sensible advice. Her case preparation is excellent and she is always willing to go the extra mile when necessary. When I receive a brief from Sarah I know that the case will be conducted effectively and efficiently. She is a consummate professional and a delight to work with.

Amanda Clarke, Barrister

Thank you so very much for your help and steering us through a minefield! Take care and be happy

Ms W

Lucy has the rare quality of combining compassion and understanding with excellent knowledge and professionalism. She always made sure I understood what were sometimes difficult legal processes and she was realistic about time-frames and risks. Lucy manages to calm difficult situations and we got the best result possible. I hope I won’t need her services again but have already recommended her to a colleague.

Ms C

Thank you so so much for your sterling support and unbiased approach to your work.

Your patience and also professionalism are second to none and i wish you all the success and luck for the future.

I do not have the words to thank you enough for your support but i will never forget you and always recommend you to others should the situation arise for it.

So from me and the rest of my family thank you so much.

God bless and take care.

Mr D

Sarah Dummett goes well beyond the extra mile every time. Her clients are really well supported and guided by her as they navigate their way through the often challenging legal process.

Gerardine Buckley, Barrister

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