Established in 1773 we are Brighton & Hove’s oldest legal practice and have long been a focal point in the local community. We have been based in our Ship Street offices since that time which was built as a home and office by founder William Attree who was extremely well-known in the town. Indeed he acted for the Prince Regent in connection with conveyancing for the Royal Pavilion.

As with most businesses, we have been subject to constant change during our lifetime. The current version of the firm is as a result of a successful merger in 2003 between two well-regarded local firms, Howlett Clarke Cushman and Aldrich Crowther and Wood. We are proud to have continued in the vein of evolution by becoming Founder Partners of QualitySolicitors.

For us, becoming part of the QualitySolicitors brand has allowed us to build upon an already successful business, based on the solid foundations of looking after our clients. What QualitySolicitors has offered us is an opportunity to work together with other law firms nationally in creating a true legal brand which will allow us to compete with the upcoming supermarket legal firms and pool ideas for the benefit of all member firms and our respective clients.

We cover most personal and business areas of law and clients will deal with experienced, legally trained lawyers. As a company we are also pleased to be associated with local charities such as the Sussex Cancer Fund reaffirming our commitment to the community.

In an age where increasing relevance is given to material things, we are a people-based firm and our business model is based on helping our clients achieve the best possible outcome. We never lose sight of what is real and what is important. It has stood us in good stead for over 200 years and believe it will continue to do so.