Bennett Oakley Solicitors

Bennett Oakley Solicitors Leading Sussex lawyers based in Burgess Hill, Brighton, Hassocks and London. Established in 1957. Contact us today and let's start a conversation.

Based in Burgess Hill, Bennett Oakley Solicitors has been providing quality, expert advice to the people of West Sussex and beyond since 1957. All our legal staff have many years' experience and can help you with matters to do with:

- Residential and Commercial Property
- Rural and Agricultural Law
- Company and Commercial Law
- Wills and Probate Law
- Trusts
- Family Law
- Employment Law

We pri

de ourselves in offering a unique combination of high street friendliness and commercial expertise and professionalism. We are open continuously from 9.00am to 5.00pm, offer a fixed fee for most of our services and only employ experienced, well-qualified legal staff. We look forward to talking to you about your legal requirements. If you are in need of a Will or need a conveyancing transaction completed our firm can manage your matter with competency and efficiency. If you are looking to buy or sell a business or require contracts to be drafted, our corporate team have the experience to provide commercial advice you can trust.

A great afternoon bringing the Bennett Oakley team together!Last week, we held our AGM at  Brewery in Burgess Hill – an ...
02/09/2026

A great afternoon bringing the Bennett Oakley team together!

Last week, we held our AGM at Brewery in Burgess Hill – an opportunity to step away from our desks, reflect on the past year and look ahead to what’s next for Bennett Oakley.

As an employee-owned business, bringing everyone together and keeping the whole team involved in where we’re heading is really important to us.

Alongside the AGM, there was plenty of time to relax and catch up, with beer tasting at the tap room and some fantastic Greek street food from Happy Go Souvlaki.

We also took the opportunity to recognise a few members of the team, with bottles of bubbles going to Karen White & Joanna Ferraioli for Client Service, Adrian Grzenia for Innovation and Improvement, Polly Dare for being a fantastic Team Player, and Christina Littleton for Employee Ownership.

And on the social media front, Adrian Grzenia also picked up recognition for receiving the most likes on his posts, while Yaanick Nelson took the honours for the most shares!

Only With Love Brewery was a fantastic venue for the afternoon, giving us a relaxed space to bring everyone together, and the team there made us feel very welcome.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and to Brewery and Happy Go Souvlaki for helping make it such an enjoyable afternoon.

A brilliant way to celebrate another year together and look forward to what comes next.

01/09/2026

Is your child turning 18 and heading off to university? It’s an exciting milestone – but one that brings some important legal changes many parents may not realise.

Once your child turns 18, you no longer automatically have the right to make decisions on their behalf or access important information if something unexpected happens.

In our latest blog, Claire Carberry, Head of Private Client, explains why now could be a good time to think about:
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Reviewing your Will
• Protecting young adults financially
• Making sure the right arrangements are in place for the future

Read the full blog to find out what this could mean for your family: https://www.bennettoakley.co.uk/turning-18-going-to-university

⭐⭐ Client Review ⭐⭐It’s always wonderful to receive feedback like this for our Private Client team.If you need advice or...
28/08/2026

⭐⭐ Client Review ⭐⭐

It’s always wonderful to receive feedback like this for our Private Client team.

If you need advice or support with Wills, Probate, Trusts or Lasting Powers of Attorney, our Private Client team is here to help.

Get in touch with Bennett Oakley today to speak to a member of the team.

www.bennettoakley.co.uk

Moving home? We’re here to make it easier. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling, remortgaging or making change...
26/08/2026

Moving home? We’re here to make it easier.

Whether you’re buying your first home, selling, remortgaging or making changes to your property ownership, having the right legal support can make all the difference.

Our Residential Property team can help with:
• Buying and selling • Remortgages • Shared Ownership • New build properties • Transfers of equity • Lease extensions • Buy-to-let • Auction purchases • Park homes • Equity release

We’ll guide you through each stage, keep you informed and work to make your property transaction as smooth and straightforward as possible.

Find out how our Residential Property team can help: https://www.bennettoakley.co.uk/individual-services/residential-property

24/08/2026

Repairing obligations in a commercial lease can have significant financial implications for both landlords and tenants.

In our latest blog, James Pitcairn, Head of Commercial Property, looks at repairing covenants, FRI leases, Schedules of Condition and dilapidations – and why understanding your responsibilities from the outset is so important.

Read the full blog here: https://www.bennettoakley.co.uk/commercial-lease-repair-obligations

19/08/2026

Excellent communication from start to finish.

It’s always great to hear positive feedback from our clients. Here’s what one client had to say about our Private Client – Wills team:

“Very happy with the service I received from Bennett Oakley. Excellent communication throughout and easy access to the team whenever needed.”

If you need advice about making or updating a Will, our friendly Private Client team is here to help.

Get in touch with us today.

www.bennettoakley.co.uk/individual-services/private-client

Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. When it happens overseas, families can also find themselves dealing with unf...
17/08/2026

Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult. When it happens overseas, families can also find themselves dealing with unfamiliar legal processes, repatriation arrangements and questions about Probate.

In our latest blog, Claire Carberry, Head of Private Client, explains what families may need to consider if someone passes away abroad and why having an up-to-date Will and appropriate travel insurance can make a real difference.

Read the full article: https://www.bennettoakley.co.uk/what-happens-if-someone-dies-abroad

If you need advice about Probate, estate administration or reviewing your Will, our experienced Private Client team is here to help.

Bennett Oakley is a finalist in THREE categories at the BHBiz26 Awards! 💫We’re incredibly proud to announce that we've h...
12/08/2026

Bennett Oakley is a finalist in THREE categories at the BHBiz26 Awards! 💫

We’re incredibly proud to announce that we've has been shortlisted in three categories at the BHBiz26 Awards, hosted by the Burgess Hill Business Parks Association.

✅️ Best Business
✅️ Team of Stars
✅️ Winning Workplace

Being recognised across all three means a great deal to us. From the strength of our business to the people who make it what it is, these nominations are a fantastic reflection of the whole team.

We’re looking forward to the awards evening in September and celebrating alongside all the other brilliant finalists.

Read our latest blog to find out more about our three nominations: https://www.bennettoakley.co.uk/bennett-oakley-bhbiz26-awards-finalists

11/08/2026

When it comes to commercial property, having the right legal advice can make all the difference.

Meet James Pitcairn, Head of Commercial Property at Bennett Oakley. With over 20 years of legal experience, James advises businesses, investors, landlords, tenants, pension funds and developers on a wide range of commercial property matters, from acquisitions and disposals to leases, refinancing and development agreements.

Known for his practical, straightforward approach, he is committed to helping clients navigate complex transactions with confidence and achieve the best possible outcome.

Find out more about how we can help: https://www.bennettoakley.co.uk/personnel/james-pitcairn

Address

13 Mill Road
Burgess Hill
RH158DN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441444235232

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