Girlings Solicitors

Girlings is a law firm that has been providing quality legal services to commercial, family, and individual clients since 1881. Our offices are located in Ashford, Canterbury, and Herne Bay, and we are proud to have helped clients from all over the UK. We also have a sister company, Girlings Personal Injury Claims, which is located in Canterbury. Additionally, we have an alliance with respected firms BBDR in France and Crivit & Persyn in Belgium, which provides cross-border advice to our clients.


We are committed to providing excellent client care, and our legal advisers are experienced specialists who listen to your needs and tailor a solution to meet your specific requirements. We believe in transparency, and you only pay for the advice you need, with no hidden costs. Our positive values of excellence, trust, mutual respect, and caring for our clients and colleagues form the cornerstone of our culture, and we strive to build strong relationships with our clients.


At Girlings, we are not afraid of change and are quick to adapt to meet the evolving needs of our clients. We understand that the legal industry is sometimes perceived as traditional, stuffy, and slow to adapt, but we aim to break that stereotype by embracing change and innovation.


If you need expert and friendly legal advice, please contact us today.




Our history.


The story of Girlings began in 1881 when Walter Hills, a sole practitioner, set up an office in Margate. Today, we are one of the oldest and largest law firms in Kent, with our head office in Canterbury and additional offices in Ashford and Herne Bay. Our growth has been primarily organic, although we have strategically acquired several well-respected firms along the way. The Girlings name first appeared over the door in 1944, and two generations of the Girling family have since worked at the firm. Tony Girling, a former President of the Law Society, also worked here until his retirement in 2000. He was known for his expertise in costs, funding, and client care issues.

Call Girlings Solicitors on 01227 768374

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Our areas of law

• Commercial Services
• Employment Law (Employer)
• Personal Injury
• Family
• Conveyancing
• Wills and Probate
• Litigation
• Debt Collection
• Employment Law (Employee)
• Medical Negligence