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      • We pride ourselves on the expertise of our people and the high level of service we provide.

      • Legal 500 Top Tier Law Firm 2024 logo

        Legal 500 2024 Top Tier Firm

        Legal 500 UK is a guide to law firms in the UK. It is published annually and researched and written by an experienced team.

      • chambers ranked in uk 2024 brachers llp

        Ranked in the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2024

        Ranked in the leading legal directory Chambers UK Legal Guide 2024, with the firm being ranked in seven practice areas and 11 lawyers recommended by the guide.

      • eprivateclient top family law firm 2023 recognising leading firms

        eprivateclient – Top Family Law Firm 2023

        Recognised in the eprivateclient Top Family Law rankings for 2023, which identifies top firms across the country for their family law services.

      • private client team of the year large brachers llp highly commended

        The British Wills & Probate Awards 2023 – Highly Commended

        The Brachers Private Client team were awarded highly commended in the ‘Private Client of the Year – Large’ category at The British Wills & Probate Awards 2023.

      • chambers logo ranked in high net worth 2023 brachers llp

        Ranked in Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide

        Private Client team ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide.

      • the international management excellence awards 2023 best sustaining culture 2nd place

        The International Management Excellence Awards 2023

        Brachers were awarded second place in The International Management Excellence Awards 2023 for the ‘Best sustaining culture’.

      • family law awards 2023 finalist of family law 2023

        Family Law Awards 2023 – Shortlisted

        Shortlisted in ‘The Community Interaction Award’ at the Family Law Awards 2023.

      • young lawyer insider awards 2023 shortlisted

        South East Young Professional Awards – Young Lawyer of the Year

        Corporate and Commercial Associate, Alistair Wickham shortlisted for ‘Young Lawyer of the Year’ award.

      • UK Probate Research Awards 2023 winner logo

        UK Probate Research Awards 2023 – Winner

        Winner of the ‘Best Deputyship Firm – London and the South East’ category at the UK Probate Research Awards 2023.

      • kent law society awards shortlisting

        Law Society Awards 2023 – shortlisted

        Private Client Solicitor, Paige Harrison shortlisted for ‘Junior Lawyer’ award.

      • best private deputyship firm award logo

        UK Probate Research Awards 2023 – Shortlisted

        Shortlisted in the ‘Best Private Deputyship Firm – London and the South East‘ category at the UK Probate Research Awards 2023.

      • insider dealmakers awards 2023 winner

        Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2023 – Deal of the Year

        Winners of Deal of the Year (sub £10m) at the Insider South East Dealmakers Awards 2023.

      • best probate law firm large firm logo for the uk probate research awards

        UK Probate Research Awards 2023 – Shortlisted

        Shortlisted in the ‘Best Probate Law Firm – London and the South East‘ category at the UK Probate Research Awards 2023.

      • The British Wills and Probate Awards Best Use of Technology Highly Commended Brachers logo

        BWAP Awards Best Use of Technology

        Brachers were awarded ‘Highly Commended’ for the Best Use of Technology Award at The British Wills and Probate Awards 2021.

      • Law Society Awards 2021

        Law Society Excellence Awards 2021 – shortlisted

        Shortlisted for an ‘Excellence in Practice Management’ award recognising the firms technological innovation and a focus on continuous improvement.

      • STEP Finalist - Trusted Advisor of the Year 2021 - Alexandra Gordon

        STEP Private Client Awards 2021 – Alexandra Gordon finalist

        Alexandra Gordon was a finalist in the category ‘People’s Choice – Trusted Advisor of the Year’ for the STEP Private Client Awards 2021.

      • Managing Partners Forum Awards 2021 Logo

        MPF Awards for Management Excellence 2021 – second place

        Second place in the ‘Best operational continuity’ category at the Managing Partners’ Forum Awards.

      • Shortlisted for South East Dealmakers Awards 2021

        South East Dealmakers Awards 2021 – shortlisted

        Nominated in four categories at Insider Media’s Dealmakers Awards 2021, including ‘Corporate Law Firm of the Year’ and ‘Corporate Lawyer of the Year’.

      • UK Probate Research Awards 2021 winner

        UK Probate Research Awards 2021 – winner

        Winner in the ‘Best Probate Law Firm – London and the South East’ category, as well as being shortlisted in the ‘Young Wills and Probate Professional Award’ category.

      • Private Client Team of the Year 2020, Wills and Probate Awards

        Wills and Probate Awards 2020 – winner

        Winner of the ‘Private Client Team of the Year’ category at the annual awards recognising the successes of those in the wills and probate sector.

      • Family Law Awards 2020 – shortlisted

        Shortlisted for ‘Family Law Firm of the Year: South’ in this award scheme recognising the important work of family lawyers.

      • Law Society Excellence Awards 2020 – shortlisted

        Shortlisted for an ‘Excellence in Marketing and Communications’ award for the firm’s marketing work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

      • Credit Excellence Awards 2020 winner's logo

        Credit Excellence Awards 2020 – winner

        Recognised in the ‘Legal and Enforcement Profession’ division for our ethos of fair and ethical treatment of clients’ customers.

      • Credit awards 2020 finalist logo

        Credit Strategy Awards 2020 – shortlisted

        Finalists in two categories: ‘Law Firm of the Year’ and ‘Collections and Recoveries Service Provider of the Year’.

      • KCFA Deal of the Year Winner 2018 Logo - Brachers

        KCFA Deal of the Year 2018-19 – winner

        Winner of the Kent Corporate Finance Alliance ‘Deal of the Year’ award alongside accounting firm Kreston Reeves for our work with Drink Warehouse.

      • We strive to provide the very best standards of service to our clients and staff and this is evidenced through our accreditation to quality standards such as ISO 9001 and 14001.

      • 2buy2 accredited supplier logo

        2buy2 Accredited Supplier

        We are one of very few firms appointed to supply employment and HR services to schools in London and the South East.

      • Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

        Cyber Essentials Certified Plus

        This government-backed scheme is designed to guard against the most common internet-based cyber security threats.

      • ISO accreditation 9001 and 14001 logo

        ISO 14001

        ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for the environmental management of businesses. It helps businesses to identify, control and monitor the impacts they have on the environment.

      • ISO accreditation 9001 and 14001 logo

        ISO 9001

        ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for managing your business in a quality way. It’s based on principles such as focusing on customers, doing things systematically and continuously looking for ways to improve.

      • Resolution Member Logo

        Resolution Member

        Resolution, formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association, encourages good practice through accreditation and campaigns for improvements to the family law justice system.

      • Resolution Mediator Logo

        Resolution Mediator Member

        Resolution mediators support the principles of the Resolution code of practice and are specially trained to help clients talk face-to-face even in difficult circumstances.

      • Resolution Collaborative Family Lawyer Logo

        Resolution Collaborative Family Lawyer

        All collaborative lawyers are specially trained by Resolution and are signed up to Resolution’s code of practice.

      • Accredited Conveyancing Quality Logo

        The Law Society – Conveyancing Quality Scheme

        Accredited by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), which provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices.

      • APIL Accredited Practice Logo

        Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

        Accredited by APIL, a not-for-profit campaign organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing access to justice, improving the services provided for victims of personal injury and campaigning to change the law wherever appropriate.

      • Headway Injury Solicitor logo

        Headway Head Injury Solicitor

        Listed as an approved head injury solicitor in the Headway directory where we assist people with personal injury litigation and work to the Headway Personal Injury Code of Conduct.

      • Our expertise and influence in the legal industry is enriched by our partnerships and involvement in organisations such as STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), ALA (Agricultural Law Association) and Solicitors for the Elderly.

      • Almshouse Association panel member logo

        Almshouse Association

        A panel consultant for the Almshouse Association, which provides support, information and guidance to more than 1,600 independent almshouse member charities that provide homes for around 35,000 residents across the United Kingdom.

      • Working to be a dementia friendly organisation logo 2023-24

        Working to become a Dementia Friendly Organisation

        Spearheaded by our own Dementia Friends Champion, Mary Rimmer, Brachers is now on the path to become a Dementia Friendly Organisation

      • Solicitors for the elderly

        Solicitors for the Elderly

        A member of the independent, national organisation of lawyers and chartered legal executives who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers.

      • STEP

        STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)

        Member of STEP, the global professional association for practitioners who specialise in family inheritance and succession planning.

      • Kent Corporate Finance Alliance Logo

        Kent Corporate Finance Alliance

        Member of the KCFA, an independent alliance of specialist professional firms providing services in the Kent region.

      • The Lawyer Network Official Member logo

        The Lawyer Network

        Member of The Lawyer Network, giving us the ability to find high quality, reputable legal support for UK clients on matters in jurisdictions around the world.

      • Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Patron

        Working with the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce to support the Kent economy and facilitate individual and business success.

      • Visit Kent Corporate Partner Logo

        Visit Kent Corporate Partner

        Working to help support the tourism industry in Kent and share our expertise and knowledge with leading tourism businesses.

      • Locate in Kent Corporate Partner 2021-22

        Locate in Kent Corporate Partner

        Providing free support for businesses to locate and grow in Kent. Our partnership enables us to work together to offer tailored support to potential investors in the county.

      • One Maidstone logo

        One Maidstone

        Proud supporter of the One Maidstone Business Improvement District, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the trading environment in Maidstone and enhancing the town centre for residents and visitors.

      • Marcalliance logo

        Marcalliance

        An alliance of independent law firms across the globe, who all share the same cores values and same high standards for service and quality.

      • ALA Rural Professionals Logo

        ALA – Agricultural Law Association

        Member of the UK’s largest inter-professional organisation devoted to the law and business of the countryside.

      • Mum & Dads Member Only Logo

        OnlyMums & OnlyDads Family Law Panel

        Member of a national network of experts dedicated to supporting families by empowering them to make the best choices in navigating the legal process, working exclusively with Resolution members.

      • headway the brain injury association corporate supporter 2023 logo

        Headway Corporate Supporter 2023

        Headway – the brain injury association provides information, support and services to those affected by brain injuries and campaigns to reduce the incidence of brain injury.

      • Collaborative Employment Law Logo

        Collaborative Employment Law

        A service offered by a group of employment lawyers who are committed to working together to resolve employment and workplace disputes. Members will have undergone internal workplace mediation training and hold an ACAS Certificate of Internal Workplace Mediation or equivalent.

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