Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Legal Services in Kent
Established in 1910, Gullands Solicitors has served Kent communities from our Maidstone headquarters and Gravesend office for over a century. Our team of 10 expert partners and 50 qualified professionals delivers comprehensive legal services across personal and commercial law. We combine city-level expertise with provincial fee structures to provide accessible, high-quality legal representation. Our solicitors specialise in niche areas including agricultural law, corporate finance, and family law, supported by multilingual capabilities in Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Polish, French, and German. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain a 4.4* Trustpilot rating through client-centric practices and community engagement initiatives.We actively sponsor local organisations such as Maidstone United Football Club and Heart of Kent Hospice. Our Gravesend office expansion in 2015 strengthened regional business relationships, evidenced by our decade-long participation in Gravesham Business Awards. We offer flexible consultation options including home visits and online meetings via Skype. Our LLP structure (registration OC432888) ensures professional accountability while maintaining operational flexibility. We publish regular legal updates through our newsletter, YouTube channel, and social media platforms.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills and Probate
Employment Law
Family Law
Criminal Law
Commercial Property
Corporate Finance
Agricultural Law
Notarial Services
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years' experience in Kent legal matters
- Our team includes 10 specialist partners and 50 qualified professionals
- We provide multilingual legal services in six languages
- We maintain a 4.4* Trustpilot rating for client satisfaction
- We combine city-level expertise with provincial fee structures
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional legal services
Strong community ties
Multilingual support
Competitive pricing
Professional team
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential and commercial property transactions with precision. We streamline the legal process for buying, selling, or remortgaging properties across Kent. Clients benefit from our local expertise and transparent pricing structure.
Wills and Probate
We provide comprehensive will-writing and probate administration services. Our solicitors guide families through estate planning, inheritance tax considerations, and executor responsibilities. We ensure legal compliance while respecting personal circumstances.
Family Law
Our family law team handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. We prioritise amicable resolutions while protecting client interests. Services include prenuptial agreements and domestic violence injunctions.
Commercial Law
We support businesses with corporate transactions, contract drafting, and employment law compliance. Our services cover company formation, mergers, and commercial property matters. We offer fixed-fee packages for SMEs.
Criminal Law
Our criminal law specialists provide urgent representation for police station attendances and court proceedings. We handle cases ranging from motoring offences to serious criminal allegations. Emergency assistance available 24/7.
People
John Roberts
Managing Partner
With over 25 years' experience in Kent legal matters, John Roberts leads our commercial law team. He specialises in corporate finance and business acquisitions, advising SMEs across the South East region.
Alan Williams
Partner
Alan heads our residential conveyancing department, managing property transactions across Maidstone and Gravesend. He brings 30 years' local expertise to residential and commercial property matters.
Julie Hobson
Partner
Family law specialist Julie Hobson has resolved complex divorce cases and child custody disputes for 20+ years. She provides compassionate yet pragmatic legal guidance to families in crisis.
Philip Grylls
Chairman
As Chairman, Philip Grylls oversees strategic direction while maintaining his agricultural law practice. His 35-year career includes landmark cases in rural property transactions and farm succession planning.
Natalie Skinner
Partner
Natalie leads our wills and probate team, specialising in estate administration and inheritance tax planning. She advises executors and beneficiaries through complex probate matters with professional sensitivity.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We cover personal law (family, wills, conveyancing) and commercial law (corporate finance, employment, property). Our specialists handle agricultural law and criminal defence cases across Kent.
Do you offer emergency legal assistance?
Yes, our criminal law team provides 24/7 emergency support for police station attendances and urgent court matters through designated contact numbers.
Can I pay legal fees online?
Yes, we offer secure online payment options for invoices through our website portal, with confirmation provided within one business day.
Are your services available in multiple languages?
Our team speaks six languages including Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Polish, French, and German to better serve Kent's diverse communities.
What are your office locations?
We have two main offices: 16 Mill Street, Maidstone (ME15 6XT) and 47 The Terrace, Gravesend (DA12 2DL), serving clients across Kent and surrounding areas.
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