Sternberg Reed

Sternberg Reed: a multi-office solicitors practice in East London, Essex and Kent

Sternberg Reed LLP is a firm of solicitors authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 828250). Its offices are located in Barking, Canterbury, Grays and Romford, covering East London, Essex and, since 2024, Kent. The firm presents itself as offering free initial advice, evening and weekend appointments, legal aid availability and specialist solicitors.

Expansion into Kent through the acquisition of Robinsons Solicitors

On 1 January 2024, Sternberg Reed LLP acquired Robinsons Solicitors in Canterbury. According to the firm, all existing employees and the current office were retained, and former Robinsons partners Tim Clark and Sandra Worth were to retire in due course while continuing to work with the firm in the short term to ensure a smooth transition for clients.

Legal services for individuals and businesses

The practice covers a broad range of legal areas. For private clients, the listed services include:

• Child and family law, including family law and child law advice
• Conveyancing
• Medical negligence and professional negligence
• Employment law for employees
• Criminal defence, road traffic offences and international crime
• Housing law
• Wills and probate
• Mental health law
• Personal injury
• General legal issues

For businesses, the firm lists business crime and fraud, business services (including employment, conveyancing and contract disputes), licensing law and employment law for employers.

Free Saturday legal clinic and remote appointments

Sternberg Reed offers free pre-booked Saturday appointments, which the firm describes as a Saturday legal clinic. These appointments can be held via Zoom. The firm also states that appointments via Zoom, as well as face-to-face evening and weekend appointments, are available on request. A 24/7 emergency helpline is listed on 01708 766155, charged at local rates.

Client satisfaction and professional recognition

The firm states that 98% of its clients would recommend it and directs readers to reviews on Review Solicitors. It also reports that Rebecca Viola, its Family Law Partner, was named in the Citywealth Leader's List of Top 75 Family Lawyers in 2025.

Offices in Barking, Canterbury, Grays and Romford

The firm operates from four offices. The Barking office is at Focal House, 12-18 Station Parade, Barking, Essex, IG11 8DN. The Canterbury office is at River House, Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2NZ. The Grays office is at 20 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY. The Romford office is at 102-106 South Street, Romford, Essex, RM1 1RX. All four locations share the DX number 8501 BARKING.