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Ben Hoare Bell I was looking for a solicitor who had dealt with cases similar to my own and found yourselves. I would highly recommend you to any of my family or friends in the future. At Ben Hoare Bell LLP we specialise in delivering high-quality legal services to individuals across the North of England. Whether you are facing a difficult divorce, seeking compensation for injuries sustained in an accident or you simply wish to arrange a power of attorney to ensure that your partner can manage your assets in the event you are no longer able to, we are here to help.
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Ben Hoare Bell LLP Solicitors was established in 1979. Our 12 Partner firm now employs around 80 people across four offices in the North East of England. The firm has grown considerably and is now a well-known law firm both nationally and across the North East. The early and continuing aim of the firm is to provide high-quality advice and representation to individuals, including under the Legal Aid system in a clear, open and honest manner.
No one wants to think about their relationship coming to an end but with these sensible agreements the process can be stress free. Our childcare solicitors are members of the Law Society Children Panel, which denotes expertise in this area. Mark Harrison is a specialist Collaborative Family law practitioner and works towards reaching an amicable and non-confrontational solution.
Before entering a serious relationship such as marriage or a civil partnership you might be considering what you can do about your assets. Even though we hope there will be no breakdown in the relationship it is sensible to prepare for any eventuality. A prenuptial agreement could be a suitable option if you have substantial assets you want to protect or if there are children involved.
Quick intervention is essential in order to achieve a good outcome and ensure the child is kept safe. Precautions can be taken when you foresee that your child might be taken from you without your permission. In all cases expert legal advice is vital. Ben Hoare Bell LLP has a dedicated Child Abduction team, led by specialist Family solicitor Cris McCurley.
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Gaynor Jackson
Jun 03, 2022
Horrendous. I was gaslighted by them. After speaking to someone on phone. Was told this conversation never took place and the person I spoke to never existed someone else then spoke to someone on phone and surprise surprise spoke to the exact same person who i only a few days earlier was told never existed. They told me I don't have mental health issues when numerous doctors said otherwise.

These solicitors cannot make that decision when they are not medically trained. They threatened me and made me make on the spot decision. Laughed at me and found my whole situation funny. Kept calling and never received a reply sent numerous emails never replied. Was made to feel like I was important and didn't matter. And yeah I totally understand they have other clients but when I do ring and made to say to the very rude receptionist.

I know you have other people who need your help more than me. Eh excuse me pet but I'm your client aswell. I should be made to feel like a nuisance for constantly calling if you would bother to reply. Made appointment after appointment and these were not kept. I've now been diagnosed with PTSD Which I'm going to have to livevwith for the rest of my life.

The nightmares the flash back because of the way I was treated would deserve to have a civil suit made against them for personal injury and damages. Tried to change solicitors and the refused to let me because all they were interested in was the money money money Took others words for everything got a one sided story and didn't bother with my side or what I had to say.

I feel as if they took away my voice self worth and confidence. I was told to shut up and get on with it. They failed to get evidence and speak to others for their statements. Said I didn't look mentally ill or talk as if I was mentally ill even though I had at the time was under the care of the mental health crisis team and anyways what is a mentally ill person supposed to sound like and what is a mentally ill person supposed to look like Avoid at all costs.

Not worth it Save your money and time. Stay well away ***EDIT*** Okay so it's inaccurate is it. What about the time when I did make a formal complaint and a letter was sent to you which by the way was signed for which you denied receiving informing you that I had made a complaint about your appalling service and you had weeks to contact me about it but yet you waited until 5 minutes until I went in to that court room you said to me if you don't drop this complaint you are going in to that court room on your own with no legal representation If that's not a threat to make on the spot decisions I don't know what is.
Sandra Johnson
May 02, 2022
We cannot thank Felicity Swift and the team at Ben Hoare Bell enough. They guided us through our case explaining every step in a way we could understand. Felicity kept us fully informed in a relaxed friendly manner, which I think is very important as we had very little understanding of the legal system. We would definitely recommend Ben Hoare Bell to anyone needing legal help.
Andrew Ross
Jan 18, 2022
Felicity and the team were incredibly helpful, professional, responsive and provided informative guidance to help win my case and get the best damages I could get. I couldn't be more thankful to the Sunderland team.
Maggie Jackson
Oct 19, 2021
Had outstanding help in a difficult car accident negligence case and I have no hesitation in recommending this firm.
Alex Stainthorpe
May 21, 2021
Horrendous, fully given the run around for a week. Multiple agreements to contact me broken, one being arranging an initial advice appointment which never materialised. Actually went to social services and had a chat getting one side of the story then neglected to get my side. Client care is non-existent avoid at all costs.
Dastan Kaka
Jan 26, 2021
Very good solicitors and very helpful. I highly recommend them!
David Webster
Dec 01, 2020
Staff are all was helpful, ,f riendly, and willing to help or solve your query,
Jacqalyn Dunn
Aug 05, 2020
Top quality staff reliable information cant fault their service many years of dealing with them and the first experience is as warm and welcoming as the last.
Bigrider
Jul 18, 2019
Booked an appointment over a week in advance, turned up an hour early with my wife in the pouring rain to be told that the Two different lawyers they had booked for my case had both found themselves running over, could l make another appointment, if I had done that they would have been expecting to bill me, I am just expected to believe the rubbish they come up with and walk away. If a law firm is this casual with an appointment then God only knows what they will be like with you case, avoid.
Itsonlyinfo
Jun 09, 2019
Best solicitors in northeast imho, helped me out for years and they are very curtious and professional and know there stuff