Bassets Solicitors was founded by James Basset in 1854 making the firm one of the oldest in the Medway Towns. For generations the firm has served the community’s needs and has built up a large loyal client base for both private and publicly funded matters.
Bassets Solicitors undertake publicly funded work in the areas of family and crime. Publicly funding is administered by the Legal Services Commission (LSC) who, through annual quality standard audits, ensures the high quality of service for our clients.
The three Partner firm comprising two offices, in Rochester and in Gillingham, is supported by four assistant Solicitors, three Legal Executives and two Managing Clerks together with friendly and helpful support staff.
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| LEGAL SERVICES | |
| Residential and commercial conveyancing | Matrimonial and Family |
| Business Leases | Criminal |
| Wills and Probate | Personal Injury |
| Court of Protection | Contract |
| Employment | Civil Litigation |
| Commercial Litigation | Agency Instructions |
| Landlord and Tenant | Licensing |
| THE PARTNERS | |
| Mr Martin P. Smith (Senior Partner) Notary Public | |
| Mr. Paul D.J. Sparks LLB (hons) | |
| Mr. Paul N. Ruse LLB (hons) | |
| CONTACT DETAILS | |
| Rochester Office | Gillingham Office |
| 156 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1ET |
33/35 Balmoral Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4QB |
| DX 6500 ROCHESTER | DX 6601 GILLINGHAM |
| TEL 01634 400161 | TEL 01634 575464 |
| FAX 01634 408251 | FAX 01634 576516 |
| Email info.roch@bassetssolicitors.co.uk | Email info.gill@bassetssolicitors.co.uk |
Bassets Solicitors and Notaries Public are regulated by the Law Society