Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Bognor Regis
Established in 2011 by Mike and Louise Hobbs, our firm combines decades of legal expertise with a client-centric approach. We specialise in personal and business legal services, including wills, probate, conveyancing, and commercial law. Our team prioritises accessibility through extended hours, home visits, and plain-language advice. Recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, we maintain rigorous professional standards while reducing legal stress for clients. Our commitment to innovation extends to sustainable practices and modern service delivery tailored to busy lifestyles. 
Services
Wills
Probate
Conveyancing
Commercial Leasing
Estate Planning
Business Sales
Power of Attorney
Residential Sales
Commercial Refinancing
Living Wills
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer client-focused legal advice with over 20 years of combined partner experience
- Our team provides home visits and evening/weekend appointments for busy clients
- Specialist expertise in elderly client services and low-carbon legal practices
- Accredited members of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers for wills and probate
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with professional indemnity insurance
Associations and certifications
- The Association of Lifetime Lawyers
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Wills
Our wills service ensures your wishes are clearly documented, covering guardianship, executor appointments, and estate distribution. We offer home visits for convenience and register completed wills with Certainty, the national will register. Louise Hobbs, a member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, provides expert guidance to create legally sound documents tailored to individual circumstances.
Probate
We handle estate administration during difficult times, managing legal, tax, and practical matters with sensitivity. Our services include asset valuation, debt settlement, and inheritance tax considerations. The team reduces client burden by coordinating all administrative tasks while maintaining clear communication throughout the probate process for estates of varying complexity.
Conveyancing
Specialising in residential property transactions, we manage freehold and leasehold sales and purchases with mortgage coordination. Our conveyancing team provides plain-language updates throughout the process, working closely with estate agents and lenders to ensure smooth completions for first-time buyers and experienced property owners across West Sussex.
Commercial Leasing
We handle commercial lease agreements for shops, offices, warehouses, and industrial properties. Our services include lease transfers, licence agreements, and rent deposit arrangements. Clients receive clear English reports without legal jargon, with ongoing support for lease-related matters throughout the agreement period for both landlords and tenants.
Business Sales
We assist with business sales and purchases across diverse sectors including hospitality, healthcare, and retail. Our services cover legal due diligence, transfer documentation, and property lease considerations. With established contacts across business transfer agencies, we provide comprehensive support for selling or acquiring businesses operating from both freehold and leased premises.
People
Louise Hobbs
Partner
Specialising in wills, probate, and elderly client services, Louise is an accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers. She focuses on estate planning and compassionate legal solutions for individuals and families.
Michael Hobbs
Partner
Commercial law expert with extensive experience in property transactions and business sales. Michael leads conveyancing services and advises businesses on acquisitions, leasing, and commercial property matters across southern England.
Claire Wallace
Administration Manager
Joined the firm in 2014, providing essential administrative support. Claire ensures smooth operational management and client coordination across the firm's legal services.
Questions
What legal services do you offer for individuals?
We provide wills, probate, power of attorney, living wills, and estate planning services with home visits available for client convenience.
Do you handle commercial property transactions?
Yes, we manage commercial sales, purchases, leasing, and refinancing for investors and business owners across various property types.
Are your legal fees transparent?
We provide clear cost explanations during initial consultations, with no hidden fees for our regulated legal services.
Do you offer flexible appointment times?
Yes, we provide evening and weekend appointments to accommodate clients' busy schedules.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 564742) with full professional insurance.
Reviews (2)
Rose P.
Feb 25, 2021
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Mike and his team are absolutely fantastic.
Efficient, friendly and professional, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hobbs Law to anyone. If you're in need of a solicitor, contact Mike, you won't be disappointed!
Efficient, friendly and professional, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hobbs Law to anyone. If you're in need of a solicitor, contact Mike, you won't be disappointed!
Richard Lowrey
Dec 30, 2020
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I have worked with Mike for over 10 years and have no hesitation in recommending his services to my clients, he is always great on communication and offers excellent knowledge of both commercial and residential property law.
