What Our Clients Say

From January 2010 I was very fortunate to come across the appealing website of Hartnell Chanot & Partners and to read about Stephen Sowden, a solicitor available to represent grandparents. I was desperate to find a solicitor who could understand the terrible predicament I was enduring. Having previously used another... [Read more about this testimonial]

Trying to source a good solicitor can be an absolute minefield. We first met Stephen at a Grandparents Association Seminar at Exeter. We were both immediately impressed by his knowledge and experience of Contact Orders for Grandparents. He also exudes an air of calm, which extends into his work. (A... [Read more about this testimonial]

I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the hard work, professionalism, time, thoughtfulness and kindness that you have invested in the case. It has been a great source of help and guidance for me, and I really wanted you to know how much I have appreciated... [Read more about this testimonial]

Hartnell Chanot and Partners are without doubt the most professional, well set up and run legal firm that I have ever come across. Led by Norman Hartnell, the award winning family lawyer, the firm’s commitment to their clients, the speed and courtesy at which they respond, and the unparalleled professionalism of... [Read more about this testimonial]

There are no words that I can use to describe how thrilled we are. Thank you once again for being so patient and guiding us to a conclusion at long last. You have been an amazing support to us both and we will always be grateful. [Read more about this testimonial]

I went to Hartnell Chanot on recommendation from a family friend when I was in my darkest hour. Everybody in the office made me feel welcome, and they made me think that there was possible light at the end of the tunnel. Two and a half years later, things are so... [Read more about this testimonial]

Norman Hartnell is without doubt THE most fantastic family lawyer. He is so passionate about his work, and that shines through in all of my dealings with him. From the very first contact, I knew that he was the man that I wanted and needed to represent me. When I first... [Read more about this testimonial]

I just wanted to say once again thank you for the help you gave me in what was a difficult period in my life, many thanks. [Read more about this testimonial]

I just want to let you know how much I appreciate your professionalism and your style which is calm and clear and the clarity with which you are explaining the options which made it easy for me to come to decisions. I am very lucky to have you as my... [Read more about this testimonial]

Well what a day!!! What an achievement!!! I’m totally exhausted still this morning after such a long and intense day yesterday but I wanted to write to thank you from the bottom of my heart. There is no doubt what so ever that I could not have got this result without... [Read more about this testimonial]