Burt Brill & Cardens

We have been serving clients for over 100 years from our Old Steine office in Brighton and our other locations.

Our approachable and courteous team understands that legal language can be confusing. That"s why we provide detailed explanations, giving you control over your matter. We take pride in maintaining a human touch while delivering professional results. We stay in touch with you to make it easier to help before, during, and after your case.

Our goals
Whenever you consult us, we aim to:

- Remain independent and objective
- Identify and achieve the best results for you
- Respond quickly and be available when needed
- Provide practical and reliable advice
- Keep you informed about progress and costs


Our firm was founded by two famous Brighton residents.

In 1897, Herbert Carden, a young solicitor, purchased our office at number 30 Old Steine. He worked from the front ground floor room while his family lived in the rest of the building. The building already had legal heritage, as Sir Edward Marshall Hall, one of the most famous criminal defense counsels of his time, was born there in 1858.

Charles Burt Brill, who came from a famous Brighton family, established his practice in 1901. He was later joined by Arthur Edwards, forming Burt Brill & Edwards. In the early 1960s, Kenneth Edwards (no relation to Arthur Edwards) joined D"Arcy Carden. The two firms merged in 1986, forming Burt Brill & Cardens. Our main office is still at number 30 Old Steine, where Herbert Carden set up practice over 125 years ago.

Call Burt Brill & Cardens on 01273 604123

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Our areas of law

• Commercial Services
• Employment Law (Employer)
• Personal Injury
• Family
• Conveyancing
• Wills and Probate
• Litigation
• Landlord and Tenant
• Licensing Law
• Mediation
• Pharmaceutical Claims
• Employment Law