Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Chichester
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, we have grown to become one of the largest and most diverse law firms in West Sussex. Our solicitors pride themselves on delivering dependable expert advice and practical support within the local community and further afield across the UK and abroad. We believe in forging strong and trusting professional relationships with all our clients, bringing our wealth of experience to bear in protecting your best interests with expertise, understanding, and sensitivity. Our forward-thinking approach combines an approachable, caring attitude to difficult personal circumstances with an entrepreneurial best-in-class approach to business-related issues.Our private client department specialises in wills, probate, contested probate, Court of Protection matters, personal injury claims, divorce and family law, residential property, dispute resolution, and landlord and tenant matters. Our real estate and business services department works extensively for local and national companies, SMEs, investors, landowners, and property developers. We maintain longstanding ties with commercial enterprises such as estate agents, landlords, and estate owners. Our in-house investment department comprises financial professionals qualified to offer investment, trusts, and tax-planning advice.
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Residential Property Conveyancing
Wills and Probate
Family Law
Commercial Property
Debt Recovery
Trusts and Tax Planning
Dispute Resolution
Lasting Power of Attorney
Wealth Management
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined legal expertise across multiple practice areas
- Our team includes first-class partners and staff delivering quality service using robust systems
- We maintain longstanding ties with commercial enterprises and property professionals
- Our solicitors provide tailored advice while maintaining a client-first approach
- We combine local knowledge with national and international legal capabilities
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
Exemplary service
Highly recommend
Superb support
Efficient and professional
Compassionate lawyer
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Our highly-respected personal injury team represents clients who have suffered life-changing injuries, fatal accidents, or soft tissue injuries. We handle cases involving road accidents, workplace injuries, and international incidents, providing expert legal representation to secure fair compensation. With decades of experience, we combine compassionate support with tenacious advocacy to achieve optimal outcomes for clients requiring rehabilitation, medical assessments, and insurance negotiations.
Residential Property Conveyancing
Our experienced conveyancing solicitors handle property transactions including purchases, sales, lease extensions, and freehold acquisitions. We provide clear, efficient service for standard transactions and complex developments, ensuring smooth processes for first-time buyers and experienced investors. Our team manages legal documentation, title investigations, and contractual negotiations while maintaining transparent communication throughout the conveyancing process.
Wills and Probate
We offer comprehensive estate planning services including will drafting, probate administration, and lasting powers of attorney. Our specialists handle contested probate matters and Court of Protection arrangements, ensuring clients' wishes are respected while minimising family disputes. We provide practical guidance on inheritance tax mitigation and asset distribution for individuals and executors.
Family Law
Our family law department assists with relationship breakdowns, divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. We handle pre-nuptial agreements, post-divorce modifications, and complex asset division cases. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions while maintaining vigorous representation in court when necessary, always focusing on clients' best interests and family welfare.
Commercial Property
We advise businesses on property acquisitions, lease agreements, portfolio management, and development projects. Our services cover commercial lease negotiations, dilapidations claims, and property dispute resolution for landlords, developers, and corporate tenants. With 30+ years' experience, we provide commercially astute advice to protect business interests in real estate transactions and ongoing property management.
People
Nicholas Smith
Partner
With over 15 years' experience, Nicholas Smith leads the residential tenancy team, known for exceptional efficiency and professionalism in property transactions.
Alice Leadbeatter
Solicitor
Specialising in family law, Alice provides accurate advice with realistic expectations, maintaining a compassionate approach to difficult legal matters.
Paul Lewis
Partner
Personal injury specialist with extensive experience handling complex claims, known for clear communication and successful settlements in challenging cases.
Danii Jhurry-Wright
Partner
Head of Real Estate and Business Services with 30+ years' experience advising businesses on property and commercial legal matters.
Aimee Ellery
Partner
Commercial property specialist providing expert legal guidance to businesses on real estate transactions and corporate legal requirements.
Questions
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we offer free initial consultations for new clients to discuss their legal needs with experienced solicitors.
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in personal injury claims, residential and commercial property law, wills and probate, family law, and business legal services.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Number 488565) and Financial Conduct Authority.
Do you handle cases outside West Sussex?
Yes, we provide legal services across the UK and internationally, with offices in Chichester, Guildford, and London.
What makes George Ide different from other firms?
We combine 50+ years' experience with a client-first approach, delivering tailored legal solutions and maintaining longstanding client relationships.
Reviews (2)
John D.
Nov 02, 2013
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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
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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.
