George Ide LLP is an independent full-service law firm offering a comprehensive range of specialised legal advice, both to individual clients and to businesses. We believe in providing a professional service of the highest quality, tailored to meet your specific needs at reasonable cost, and we make a real commitment to hold your best interests at the heart of everything we do.
We place great value on forging close relationships with all our clients and, whether we are acting for you or for your business, we take the time to get to know you - all the better to understand your circumstances and appreciate your priorities, both now and into the future.
We place great value on forging close relationships with all our clients and, whether we are acting for you or for your business, we take the time to get to know you - all the better to understand your circumstances and appreciate your priorities, both now and into the future.
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George Ide LLP is an independent full-service legal practice providing individual clients and businesses with top-quality legal advice and representation, at reasonable cost. Founded in Chichester in 1966, the practice has grown to become one of the largest and most diverse in West Sussex and the surrounding area and is now firmly established as a leading South of England law firm.
We value our clients, and their testimonies indicate that we are providing the services they need. At George Ide LLP we understand that change is a fact of life and, no matter what your future holds, our knowledgeable and approachable legal and financial professionals are on your side, committed to putting your best interests first.
George Ide looked after my claim from accident to the case conclusion, they took care of everything on route which concluded in a very substantial out of court settlement. The settlement enabled the family not to worry about future employment problems, and gives everyone piece of mind. George Ide are a very professional company, and I would always recommend them to other people in the same situation.
We value our clients, and their testimonies indicate that we are providing the services they need. We are able to help clients who have had claims brought against them for personal injuries and may have issues with the validity or adequacy of their insurance. Where the client has an excess on their insurance policy and the value of the claim is likely to fall under the excess figure. Where insurance has been denied due to, for example, a breach of the insurance contract such as late notification or other material breach.
Reviews (12)
Alex Richardson
Apr 19, 2022
Can't thank Paul and his team enough for the exceptional service they provided me. My case was handled with professionalism from start to finish, and there was always someone there to support me whenever I needed it. George Ide and Paul should be the first port of call to someone in need of a personal injury solicitor, I can't recommend them enough!
Lynne Gowers
Jan 06, 2022
I contacted George Ide LLP by recommendation when my husband was involved in a severe accident as a pedestrian almost 4 years ago. In the very early days Paul Fretwell visited me at home and was an immense support through what turned out to be a very difficult case. Paul immediately knew my husband's injuries were life-changing and throughout he dealt with it in the most holistic way possible, including instructing the best counsel and experts, to ensure the most positive outcome for us. Paul takes a practical and pragmatic, but supportive approach.
For the duration of our claim he was unfailingly responsive, always communicating legal detail clearly and concisely, which was important given my husband's cognitive restrictions and fatigue issues. We would absolutely recommend Paul and George Ide LLP to anyone dealing with the legal aftermath of a severe accident.
For the duration of our claim he was unfailingly responsive, always communicating legal detail clearly and concisely, which was important given my husband's cognitive restrictions and fatigue issues. We would absolutely recommend Paul and George Ide LLP to anyone dealing with the legal aftermath of a severe accident.
Peter Hamilton
May 10, 2021
Rusty Brown
May 09, 2021
I asked for the services of George Ide primarily due to the injuries sustained from a serious injury, and Paul Fretwell/Karen Jenkins supported by Lizzy were amazing! They showed great empathy and worked wonderfully to secure me a good settlement, even with the bumps in the road, they never gave up. Since then I have also been provided great service by Nicholas Smith when purchasing our house, with support from Lara (very prompt service indeed!) and they continue to provide ongoing financial advice and support from John Atkinson and Sam/Clare The whole team are amazing, the communication is brilliant (even during evenings and weekends I received emails from them!) They are most friendly and accommodating, one of the best choices I have ever made was to seek their advice.
Sarah Mccreanney
Dec 19, 2020
Thanks to Paul Fretwell of George Ide Solicitors my personal injury claim was dealt with very efficiently and effectively. Paul was a great asset to my recovery and the settlement achieved and I remain grateful for his hard work and sensitivity in handled my case. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone needing to resolve their legal issues.
Francesco Tirelli
Jun 08, 2020
Ed Gw
Apr 30, 2020
The executor Ursula Watts refused to pay anything when the unoccupied property we inherited was flooded, they (Ms. Watts and Arabella Murphy) hadn't turned off the water. We were even made to pay for the insurance premium before the flooding and had to fight for MONTHS to get our money back from them. Complaints process focused on making it nigh on impossible for clients to complain. Would appear they missed the ethics class in their training.
Amy Gulliver-Terry
May 24, 2019
Sue French
Mar 15, 2017
Paul Fretwell, the personal injury claims lawyer from George Ide, represented me when I sustained a brain injury in an accident. I was extremely nervous about the process but he was excellent and set my mind at rest. He genuinely cares about his clients and their problems and pulls out all the stops to help. He successfully won my compensation claim for me. I would highly recommend Paul and this firm.
Fergus Chilvers
Nov 04, 2016
When one thinks of a firm of solicitors, the mind conjures up an image of a dimly lit office with rows of dusty books with LAW written on them and an equally dusty solicitor peering at you over a pair of glasses while seated at an enormous desk. This is of course a Dickensian view, but one that nevertheless is the one that springs to mind first. Needing a firm such as these usually means you are in some sort of "trouble" and is fairly daunting prospect for anyone.
I needed help and fortunately I ended up in the offices of George Ide where my preconceived ideas vanished within the first minute. From the outset it felt to me that my case was the absolutely most important one they had ever taken on and that everything I needed or requested was dealt with swiftly and sympathetically. Having had a serious industrial injury I was not in the best frame of mind and every step was explained, however daft I felt the question was, in a way that just made me feel better and the feeling that through all the awful goings on that I was not alone. George Ide is an outstanding firm of people who recognise real problems and real situations with real people and you know what? There aren't any dusty books or strange dim offices, just a friendly reception and a willingness to help in anyway they can.
I needed help and fortunately I ended up in the offices of George Ide where my preconceived ideas vanished within the first minute. From the outset it felt to me that my case was the absolutely most important one they had ever taken on and that everything I needed or requested was dealt with swiftly and sympathetically. Having had a serious industrial injury I was not in the best frame of mind and every step was explained, however daft I felt the question was, in a way that just made me feel better and the feeling that through all the awful goings on that I was not alone. George Ide is an outstanding firm of people who recognise real problems and real situations with real people and you know what? There aren't any dusty books or strange dim offices, just a friendly reception and a willingness to help in anyway they can.
John D.
Nov 02, 2013
Terrible - Totally unorganised, poor admin to say the least.( Im not sure if they even pay attention to what is in their files and just make it up). Lost paperwork, misplaced paperwork, Contradict their own statements. send letters out that are not necessary in order to present higher bills. I would not recommend using them.
Qype User Rajenk
Aug 29, 2012
Terrible. We were unlucky enough to have to use this firm regarding inheritance. They are unorganised, used lawyers who are terribly inexperienced and overcharge for work that is entirely unsatisfactory. I would advise to stay away from this firm if you require a high standard of work. I have noted Pricey at the bottom just because in regards to the standard of work they are providing it is way too much.