Penman Sedgwick is a reputable law firm that has been providing legal services for over 150 years. With a team of specialist lawyers, we are committed to delivering a punctual, expert legal service to help our clients achieve the best outcomes for their cases. Our clients are at the heart of our business, and we strive to provide them with clear advice in plain and practical English. We communicate with our clients clearly, giving them all the options and helping them make an informed choice.
Services for Individuals
At Penman Sedgwick, we specialise in family law, employment, commercial disputes, and criminal law. We offer a range of services for individuals, including:
- Family Law: Our family law specialists can help with divorce, separation, children disputes, prenuptial agreements, financial settlements, cohabitee disputes, and domestic violence. We understand that family law issues can be emotionally challenging, and our team is committed to working closely with clients to help them through these difficult times.
- Residential Property: Our property specialists can help with all legal aspects of property transactions. Whether you are buying, selling, remortgaging, or extending your lease, we can provide you with the specialist legal team you need.
- Private Client: Our private client specialists can help with probate, grants of representation, wills and tax planning, trusts, powers of attorney and deputies. We understand that these issues can be sensitive and require a high level of expertise, and our team is committed to providing our clients with clear advice and guidance.
- Employment Law: Our employment specialists can help with employment issues, wrongful dismissal, claims, discrimination, redundancy, tribunals, and professional discipline.
- Criminal Law: Our criminal law specialists can help with a range of criminal matters, including fraud, theft, sexual offences, internet, social media, and cybercrime, HMOs, pre-charge crisis management, serious violence, firearms, and drugs.
Services for Businesses
At Penman Sedgwick, we provide a range of services for businesses, including:
- Employment Law: We can help businesses with HR advice, settlement agreements, redundancy, dismissals, commercial property, overviews, property development, litigation and disputes, business litigation, civil and commercial claims, landlord and tenant, alternative dispute resolution, personal injury, and exam grades appeals.
- Commercial Property: Our commercial property specialists can help businesses with all legal aspects of commercial property transactions, including property development, litigation and disputes, and business litigation.
Meet Our Team
Our team of specialist lawyers is committed to working closely with clients to gain a clear understanding of their situation and help them accordingly. We provide a punctual, expert legal service to achieve the best outcome for our clients. Our team is approachable, friendly, and experienced in their areas of expertise. You can learn more about our team by clicking here.
Get in Touch
If you need help with a legal matter, our specialist team provides clear advice in many fields, including residential and commercial property, wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney, dispute resolution, employment, divorce, separation, and children, and criminal law. Contact us today to see how we can help you. Call us now on 01923 225 212 or email mail@penmansedgwick.com to see how we can help you. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Overall Impression
The reviews of Penman Sedgwick LLP, a law firm, are mixed, with some clients expressing high satisfaction with the firm's services, while others have had negative experiences.
Positive Experiences
Several reviewers praised the firm's professionalism, responsiveness, and knowledge of the law. Some reviewers appreciated the guidance and support provided by specific solicitors, such as Stuart Mercer, Mary Kyriacou, Matthew Hardyman, and David Claydon. The reviewers praised the firm's ability to handle complex cases, provide reassurance, and achieve successful outcomes.
Negative Experiences
However, some reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the firm's services, citing issues with professionalism, responsiveness, and quality of care. Some reviewers felt that the firm was more interested in making money than in serving the clients' best interests. Others experienced poor communication, delays, and unclear advice, which led to unnecessary stress and financial losses.
Specific Issues
Some reviewers mentioned specific issues with the firm, including:
- Poor communication and responsiveness
- Lack of professionalism and care
- Focus on making money rather than serving clients' interests
- Delays and unclear advice
- Inadequate handling of cases
- High fees and unexpected charges
Common Praise
Many reviewers praised the firm's:
- Professionalism and knowledge of the law
- Responsive and efficient service
- Ability to handle complex cases and achieve successful outcomes
- Support and guidance provided by specific solicitors
