HCR Hewitsons > Central England, England > Firm Profile

‘The team are exceptionally knowledgeable across multiple topics and their speed of response is always second to none.’

‘The individuals I have dealt with at Hewitsons are always personable, responsive, understanding and inquisitive. They are also pragmatic when required.’

‘The corporate team, specifically David Davies, have provided good detailed advice on some challenging tax led structures. The team on the whole are well briefed, and so it makes little difference who replies to questions / queries. As always, I look for London quality advice in the provincial firms and HCR fulfill this requirement entirely.’

‘David Davies in particular has knowledge of structures that may in some circumstances be a challenge for non-specialised corporate lawyers. This makes David and HCR a prime choice. David ensures that work is completed at the earliest possible opportunity, and with the work being close to the intended structure on first draft. This only comes with an exceptional depth of knowledge.’

‘Neil Harpham was superb.’

‘David Browne: He uses his intimate knowledge of our business acquired over many years to provide sound, realistic and measured legal advice.’

‘Very responsive and prompt with work, particularly when timescales and project deadlines are approaching. This level of responsiveness was extremely reassuring and provides a positive, engaging and pleasant client experience. Good communication within the firm across different teams.’

‘Dominic Hopkins understood from the outset what we wanted and tailored his advice accordingly. Managing expectations is difficult in litigation, but he did this very well so that we emerged from the dispute feeling that we got a great result.’

‘Clear, practical legal advice provided in a cost-effective manner. The team worked closely with us to deliver the desired outcome. Excellent communication and high quality, responsive service.’

‘A very strong team with knowledge and understanding of development work for private landowners and Estates.’

‘Thorough and able to provide good advice to landowning clients.’

‘We have appreciated the breadth of expertise and experience across the practice and have made use of elements across the board from Agriculture and Estates to Intellectual Property and beyond.’

‘Follow through – good at making sure that even if we let things drop, they don’t.’

‘The team is proactive, rather than reactive. Has a fantastic support network to accommodate any specialisms needed across the team, collaborating with difficult/complicated matters, meaning you are always getting the right, and best advice. They provide seamless cover for any out of office requirements and their communication skills are exemplary, meaning you always know where you are with a transactions/job.’

‘Rachel Smith is fantastic. Whenever Rachel is involved in a transaction I know we are in safe hands. She is proactive with great communication skills. Never afraid to pick up the phone to discuss complicated matters, in such a simple way they even for uneducated people like myself to understand.’

‘Stephanie Dennis is quick, approachable and gets things done. Always keeps us updated and gives clear common sense advice.’

‘Stephanie Dennis is who we use for all our farm / property / private client work. A well deserved promotion this year and I’m pleased she is staying in place post HCR takeover / merger. Highly recommend Stephanie.’

‘Prompt service with no judgement or professional language that is always easy to understand. Broad range of knowledge, from financial settlement to trustee advice and employment issues.’ 

‘Large enough to ensure a wide range of relevant expertise. Their commitment is second to none. ’

‘My solicitor and I got on very well. The communication was efficient, yet warm and I felt able to contact him for whatever reason. He always responded very promptly.’

‘Breadth of expertise, responsiveness and attention to detail’

‘Very knowledgeable about the subject matter and local idiosyncrasies. Personable, with a great eye for detail. In our case, they protected our position with vigour and demonstrated excellent commercial acumen. Well-connected to other professionals, with effective working relationships.’

‘Passion and commitment to their profession and a drive to go beyond for their clients. Clear management of expectations. James Frankland is outstanding.’

‘The HCR team has fantastic experience and knowledge of the local area. They are always approachable, and are increasingly unique as a firm who offer an opinion to clients, which is something that is fast disappearing from the industry, but much valued.’

‘Emily Pumfrey is fantastic. She is very bright, extremely personable, works quickly, and owing to her personal background, can relate and speak to farming clients in a way that very few can. James Frankland has fast become the go-to person for complex agricultural matters in the region. He is an extremely savvy operator who understands the commercial nuances and is very highly regarded by clients and professionals alike.’

‘The team are all professional and accessible and when contacted we found them to be knowledgeable and up to speed. give clients the confidence that they are being listened to and understood, and that they are in the best possible hands. I would certainly recommend.’

‘Emily Pumfrey is a standout individual. She is completely knowledgeable in her field and to compliment her extensive talent she is approachable and a delight to work with. She is professional and smart and we cannot think of anyone that we would rather have dealing with matters which are of great importance to us. We trust her implicitly.’

‘HCR Hewitsons have been a longstanding partner of our organisation and supporting land acquisitions, disputes and projects of national significance for a number of years. The firm are able to drill down to the necessary detail of a case quickly and effectively.’

‘Denise Wilkinson is an exceptional solicitor. Her range of knowledge is second-to-none and it is widely recognised that she engages with all sectors of the industry. Her history and knowledge enables her to provide clear and direct advice to suit our individual needs.’

‘They are very strong technically but also personable and work well collaboratively. They are able to combine technical positions with practical solutions.’

‘The core ethos of the practice is working closely with all aspects of their clients’ business and private affairs, to provide a continuity of advice across generations.’

‘They are technically and commercially very experienced, which enables clients’ advice to be clear and relevant and not simply a generic list of options.’

‘The business has gone from strength to strength. The firm now combines outstanding individuals with a very good team and departmental approach. Clients therefore benefit from seamless overall advice which is particularly important when looking at tax, estates and succession planning matters.’

‘A key aspect of Hewitsons is the strong inter-departmental approach which is so important when looking at strategic issues and succession planning, not to mention tax and structure planning generally. Katherine Hague is brilliant – she combines outstanding advice with exceptional and succinct clarity.’

‘James Simpson – exceptional quality of work, with excellent negotiation skills in dealing with landowners and their advisors. Consistently high level of engagement and involvement in all projects from start to finish.’

‘Dedicated to helping their clients, excellent professional advice and always go the extra mile to help. Reasonably priced.’

‘An extensive team of experienced approachable lawyers who know the law and are commercial in their approach.’

‘Straightforward common sense approach. Good at pointing out the pitfalls and advising on constructive solutions.’

‘Professional, effective and efficient.’

‘The Education team at Harrison Clark Rickerbys is a high performing and experience team of partners and associates who are market leaders in their sector. They provide a comprehensive and ‘one stop’ option for busy clients who require timely and pragmatic advice to complex issues.’

‘Kristine Scott is outstanding, recognised nationally by schools and various professional associations as the ‘go to’ person for advice and support. Despite running the busy Cheltenham office and heading up the education practice, she makes herself personally available to clients in order to provide boards and schools with the best support possible.’

‘Outstanding sector knowledge of all relevant legal issues. Advice is always focused, timely and comprehensive. All the team are friendly and approachable.’

‘Oliver Daniels is a star whose advice is characterised by being well thought through, comprehensive and realistic.’

‘Led by Kristine Scott, the team are exceptional throughout. They understand all facets of the sector and can advise schools confidently and knowledgeably. Their advice is pragmatic, on point and timely.’

‘Kristine Scott offers accessibility, quality of advice, and sector knowledge. Rachel Parkin is a deep specialist in employment law and a valuable advisor to schools. Oliver Daniels is also an employment law specialist whose detailed knowledge and practical answers to questions are very valuable to schools.’

‘In my experience, the team provides exactly what a client requires in terms of expertise, breadth, pragmatism, speed of action and results.’

‘Our key contact is Catherine Mitchell who quite simply exemplifies every quality a client could want in their legal representation.’

‘Catherine Mitchell is brilliant, engaging, customer-focussed, goal-oriented and looks to achieve practical solutions.’

‘The team quickly and effectively: 1) Identified the level of my experience with IP legalities 2) Understood the particular applications of the technology under development and therefore potential associated commercial risks 3) Communicated the situation and options clearly, demonstrating deep prior relevant experience of similar experiences.’

‘Nicola McNeely stands a class apart. She communicates the most complicated of legal situations in the most simple and straight forwards terms so all parties may grasp the salient points.’

‘Nicola McNeely puts forward practical and commercially sensible solutions to address the challenges faced.’

‘Nicola McNeely is an asset to any team as works harder, more diligently and goes the “extra yard” to more than exceed her client’s expectations of all the lawyers that I have had the pleasure to work with during my career.’

‘I cannot speak highly enough about Nicola McNeely’s technical expertise in a number of complex fields and those of her team.’

‘Nicola McNeely is unique in the market as a female lawyer with an in depth knowledge of the commercial and legal issues arising around technology.’

‘Every single member of the team involved in the sale of our business was extremely professional, knowledgeable and proactive. And a great pleasure to work with.’

‘I would HIGHLY recommend this law practice to anyone who requires outstanding service.’

‘I have worked with various law firms over some 30 years in business and without a shadow of doubt HCR have stood out in every respect.’

‘Brilliant people and fantastic service.’

‘HCR are always prepared to go the extra mile to deliver a project on time and to budget. The most unique feature about HCR has to be the people. everyone in the organisation is highly motivated, experienced and has a robust understanding of our needs as a business. HCR has such a breadth of expertise to support in any situation. They are able to bring together the right team to support our needs. We have never found HCR to be wanting in any transaction.’

‘The team that we work with in HCR will always complete a transaction on time and will work whatever hours required to achieve this objective. They will always keep us informed of progress on a project and will support in difficult situations. Everyone I have worked with at HCR is professional, driven, competent, and experienced. I cannot say enough good things about Arpinder and the team.’

‘Partner engagement is exceptional.’

‘Pragmatic in approach.’

‘They are accessible outside normal working hours. We worked together on this project as equal partners, not as parent child.’

‘Specialist advice which is technically strong and commercially realistic.’

‘The leading commercial litigation firm in Worcester and Worcestershire.’

‘Particularly strong in shareholder disputes.’

‘Elizabeth Beatty and Tom Williams are clam, experienced and commercially astute.’

‘Nick Rodriquez-always quick to respond and consistently give the same high level of care and attention. Highly professional with a courteous and friendly manner. Nick’s experience in dealing with complicated financial settlements has been invaluable to me‘.

‘Nick Rodriguez’s extensive knowledge and experience and solid advice has been invaluable in helping me navigate the process. Always seeking the best possible outcome for me, but also listening and responding to my concerns. I have always felt to be in very safe hands’.

‘James Osborne is highly intelligent, extremely perceptive and very hard-working; and Anita Hennessey is also very capable and provides a high standard of care for her clients’.

‘HCR should be considered as the go-to firm for family law issues in Hereford and Worcester. HCR’s reputation for quality is well known and well justified‘.

‘James Osborne is a dedicated and tenacious solicitor who gives his all for each of his clients. Without exception, he builds a good rapport and close working relationship with lay clients which means they feel valued, involved and supported every step of the way in their cases. It is no coincidence that recommendations to use James in the local area have spread like wildfire in recent years’.

‘James Osborne; vigorous and energetic, James throws himself into his cases. He always provides realistic client-centric advice and builds an excellent rapport with his clients. Cathryn Harper-Tedstone (associate) . She maintains a high profile in her field. A pleasant, approachable and straight-talking practitioner‘.

‘Chris Finch of Harrison Clark Rickerbys is a fantastic solicitor, he supported me throughout my case with compassion and confidence. I would wholeheartedly recommend him‘.

‘We have used the Hewitsons team for many years and although this has now evolved with the partnership with HCR the core values remain the same and we can rely on the team to provide a great service to our company. We have a lot of idiosyncrasies in our deals but that does not phase them and they are always ready to listen, evaluate and advise us through complicated deals without judgement.’

‘Claire Howard-Amos is superb at drilling down to the nuts and bolts of what is required. She has patience and perseverance in abundance.’

‘There is a wide diversity of skills with this practice. We have used them for site acquisition and conveyancing, but specialist advice was also available when we needed it.’

‘Special mention goes to Claire Howard-Amos for acquisitions (very thorough).’

‘Nathan Evans continues to be a dependable and skilled counsel to us. As evidenced by his previous ranking, he is well-known for his FS expertise as well as his provision of commercial and pragmatic advice. We are delighted to have him as our partner.’

‘An excellent, engaging, and experienced team, with wise advice and foresight provided on challenging and time-critical matters.’

‘Inger Anson was recommended to me and I can only say positive things about her; she is highly experienced, quickly gets down to the nub of the matter in hand, and helped us foresee future risks and challenges. Our deal was far from straightforward, however she was able to clearly lay it out for us and close the round across several tranches with multiple investors.’

‘Inger Anson understood our time-critical needs.’

‘Joe Greenstock worked closely with us on deals, provided solid advice and support. A pleasure to work with.’

‘They provide a personal service.’

‘They have strong communication skills.’

‘The team has always acted with our interests foremost and communicated well.’

‘Simon Biggin has always kept me informed and copied-in on all relevant correspondence. He adheres to timelines well too.’

‘I find the litigation team to be responsive, to the point and thorough with its advice.’

‘Stewart Morrison is highly professional and very good at what he does. He is also cost effective, precisely because his level of expertise his high and he works very efficiently.’

‘This is a top-tier practice, run very efficiently and smoothly.’

‘I work primarily with Stewart Morrison who is very driven, organised and knowledgeable about his areas of work. He is highly capable and talented.’

‘HCR is a large company which offers a very good personalised service to its clients. Communication is very good and the company has a very broad-range of specialists in all areas of law.’

‘Charlotte Herrington shows great attention-to-detail when assisting us in HR-related legal matters. Charlotte achieves excellent results for her clients. Valerie Lambert we have known for a decade and she is probably one of the best lawyers that we have ever had the pleasure of dealing with.’

‘The 2018 merger of HCR and Hewitsons has been good for both firms, and has given HCR a presence in East England, and given Hewitsons a national profile.’

‘Valerie Lambert is the standout employment solicitor in the whole firm, nationwide. She is totally committed to her own clients for whom she leaves no stone unturned, she is a formidable opponent and a match for any Magic Circle city firm. She is hugely experienced, and has great expertise in difficult statutory employment law issues such as TUPE.’

‘Valerie Lambert can handle the largest employment tribunal claims but also has an enviable specialism in crossover High Court employment litigation, including confidential information and restrictive covenant work, and unlawful means conspiracy claims.’

‘The team is always prompt to respond and give an accurate timeline of when I will receive my advice. When necessary, they can provide advice quickly.’

‘Valerie Lambert has built up very good knowledge of the industry I work in and understands the challenges that we face from our ample diverse colleagues.’

‘Elizabeth Swinburn is knowledgeable, objective and personal and her advice is impeccable.’

‘Very responsive and prompt with work, particularly when timescales and project deadlines are approaching. This level of responsiveness was extremely reassuring and provides a positive, engaging and pleasant client experience. Good communication within the firm across different teams e.g. with commercial advice.’

‘Good knowledge and ability to find a reliable answer or solution quickly. Explaining problems and solutions with clarity and in a prompt way – Christopher Nuttall.’

‘The key for me and my colleagues is that HCR provide great support to us, with pragmatic, timely and realistically priced advice.’

‘Our main contact, Chris Nuttall, provides excellent support across a number of our schemes and looks to provide efficiencies if an issue translates across more than one scheme.’

‘We have had a long association with HCR Hewitsons. They understand the organisation, and have been involved in its development over the years. While the main relationship is for advice on corporate governance issues, we always know that we can seek wider expertise across the firm. My experience when I have done so is that the quality of advice and support is always good.’

‘HCR Hewitsons are very good at applying the charity regulations to our specific organisation and understanding the aims and aspirations that we hold.’

‘Denise Wilkinson is exceptional in her range of knowledge and applying this to the specific property-related issues that we require. She is able to draw on a diverse range of specialisms to provide clear and reasoned advice.’

‘Goes above and behind to help, Brendon Lee saved us thousands in a law suit by researching and finding a way for us to move forward.’

‘Hewitsons are the most efficient and trustworthy company I’ve come across Their knowledge, professional attitude and eager to help makes them one of the top companies around In my opinion no other company comes close to the positive approach and professionalism this company holds.’

‘Dealing with Gemma Dudley is always a pleasure. She is responsive, proactive and good at keeping us updated with progress. Also very patient with all my legal questions!’

‘Throught my dealings with HCR Hewitsons I feel as though I have a personal relationship with each of the practitioners who then work seamlessly together to offer me a comprehensive service which my company demands.’

‘Gemma Dudley offers us unrivalled expertise in local authority planning issues, managing to explain complex issues in layman’s terms so we are able to make informed descisions when required to do so.’

‘HCR Hewitsons is a true team they provide the most suitable person to undertake the work at hand while retaining the personal touch. We always have a direct point of contact Who would in the traditional sense be called our personal solicitor. When required we are able to call on the vast wealth of knowledge and experience from a firm like HCR Hewitson’s staff who join in with the core team’s support structure.’

‘Outputs are always delivered on time to meet our needs, with staff going over and beyond at times to help achieve a given goal. As a team we have nothing bad to say about them, everyone is polite and caring while still willing to advise us if the path we want to take is not the norm. As a team, they work so well together so no matter which solicitor we are dealing with at any given moment from whichever office they work out of we feel as a client secure that our best interests are being met.’

‘Brendon Lee for us is an outstanding senior associate whose work ethic is second to none and his work output has helped us manage and at times successfully challenge both District and County Councils within our local area. Brendon’s ability to draft legal documents and letters at short notice has been invaluable to help protect our whole community when dealing with national home builders and the bureaucracy behind the local planning system.’

‘Mrs Natalie Minott our solicitor always sought to understand what we trying to achieve and consequential we felt she really cared and looked after us through the not pleasant process of legal troubles She gave us confidence, dismissed problems that were not problems, dealt with problems that were, encouraged but also managed our expected outcomes. We felt we had been give true personal service.’

‘Kate Church within the litigation team is an encyclopaedia of knowledge and provides practical easy to understand advice. Kate will always take the time to talk through complex situations. This assists in providing clients with detailed, considered advice. Kate is always prompt at responding and will follow up when necessary which is very helpful.’

‘I have dealt with Sarah Osborne for a number of years and have no hesitation in referring our clients to her on enfranchisement matters. She has a fantastic knowledge on the subject and I have always found her to provide advice to clients in an easy to understand way. This is important for a complex area of law.’

‘The practice can cater for specialist advise in our property business and adopts an approach that is able to offer smaller businesses a one point of contact most of the time, who is highly qualified and able to discuss your requirement and assign the most appropriate solicitor to deal with your file. If the situation allows or budgets are tight, you are able to use an Associate, knowing fees will reflect this, but work is carefully overseen by a Senior or Partner.’

‘Our first contact is Sarah Osborne, Senior Associate, Real Estate and Disputes Resolution Team. Sarah stands out because she has taken the time and grown to understand our business and can better anticipate our needs. She knows we like some initial advice before progressing work formally. She is more than willing to help us understand the situation and scope out our objectives and a solution before referring us to a colleague. This means to date we haven’t wasted money or time on services not suited to our needs or situation, which we highly value being a small business.’

‘HCR works as a team with the solicitor on the particular case calling on the various skill sets available within the firm which are very extensive. This was apparent at our mediation when legal documents were being drawn up. HCR were at the mediation but also working with their office team to ensure everything was covered and signed up comprehensively on the same day.’

‘Our solicitor made sure she understood what we were seeking to achieve while advising on our best approach and outcome. HCR were good at making sure we were always up to speed with events and billed monthly with detailed analysis of each bill.’

‘The firm provided a very efficient and stress-free service.’

‘The practice is local but has regional and national reach.’

‘Tim Ward and his team are professional while still friendly and accommodating to clients needs.’

‘The culture of the firm feels like it runs through each of the team members. While being very competent and experienced lawyers, they are great at ‘customer service’; readily available and able to ‘translate’ legal issues into easy to understand lay language.’

‘Rachael Reeves is our principal partner contact. Rachael is confident and knowledgeable; a strong negotiator and easy communicator.’

‘I must mention Jenny Raymond who was outstanding, very much felt that we were in safe hands and her knowledge was exceptional.’

‘They make the whole process smooth and stress free, they communicated very effectively at every step. They were honest and candid.’

‘First-class service and advice from a first-class team.’

‘Jenny Raymond and Samantha Bushell are both knowledgeable and proficient.’

‘The firm offers excellent service and shows specialism in their field whilst being cost effective. They put the client’s needs at the forefront of their work. The team embrace and support diversity and equality and that is shown in the partnership and team as a whole.’

‘Special mention to both Adam Finch and Jenny Raymond who are amazing to work with. They go above and beyond for their clients and do not shy away from offering good and bad news to clients as required.’

‘The approachability and friendliness of the staff, their ability to make you feel that they have all the time in the world for you and that you are the only client that they have.’

‘Cris Manuel-Hughes’ work is meticulous, yet she is approachable, friendly and above makes all the time in the world for you. With her in your corner you will be kept fully informed, up to date and most importantly, you are working with a tenacious litigator.’

‘Caroline Green is rightly highly respected and extremely experienced. She’s basically unflappable and good at resolving cases.

‘James Grigg is charming, excellent, knowledgeable and very experienced.’

‘James Shorrock will be one of the stars of his generation and is excellent value.’

‘James Grigg is the best solicitor in the area. Bright, hard working and sensible Carolyn Green is very experienced and has sound judgment James Shorrock is the best junior in the area Chris Finch is not far behind’

‘One of the most significant family teams in the South West and fast becoming the leading financial remedy solicitors in the region. Very accessible and client focused – real strength in depth.’

‘Andrew Morris is very tenacious and fights hard for his clients.’

‘A very competent and organised firm with a number of extremely effective advocates.’

‘Alex Wilson is an organised and effective solicitor who really cares for her clients. Andrew Morris offers pragmatic advice to assist clients to reach a resolution where possible and is a very effective advocate.’

‘In my experience, the team really get to know their clients and support them really well.’

‘I have mostly worked with Lauren McGurk and her team, I find them all to be very professional, friendly and understanding, especially for clients who need extra support due to physical or emotional health needs.’

‘Very professional, always understanding, and kind. An excellent team.’

‘HCR are incredibly knowledgable on the education sector. They are professional and offer wise advice which is practical and useful. ’

‘Oliver Daniels really stands out individually regarding the work he completed for our school. He is calm, measured, professional and extremely knowledgable. Krissie Scott is also superb.’

‘Rachel Parkin and Hannah Wilding have been invaluable in helping us work through some very complex staffing issues in this last year.’

‘The Education Team are market leading, regularly providing timely and pragmatic advice on a range of complex cases.’

‘Kristine Scott is the stand-out lawyer of her field. She always makes time to speak with her clients personally.’

‘Expert knowledge of the sector and the issues facing independent schools. They keep schools up to date with responsive bulletins on hot topics, with sufficient detail.’

‘Kristine Scott is collaborative, pragmatic and understands the big picture for all issues facing schools’

‘I have worked closely with Oliver Daniels on a number of matters and he is always very knowledgeable and practical with the advice provided.’

‘Everyone we work with is knowledgeable, timely, efficient, and courteous.‘

‘Harrison Clark Rickerbys present an incredibly experienced, capable, accessible and dynamic team throughout the corporate support structure.’

‘As a fast growth tech startup we are light on resource and short on time. What we love about the firm is how they have almost become part of our team.’

‘They have a pragmatic and commercial approach in a cost structure that works for SME clients.’

‘Martyn Davies knows when to hold firm and when to be pragmatic and that is a god send to us as a fast growing tech-startup.’

‘Martyn Davies heads up the corporate side and provided incredibly experienced and capable control throughout the process.’

‘I cannot recommend Nicola McNeely highly enough. I have never engaged a more professional, polished, knowledgeable and commercially astute lawyer in my career.’

‘I find the team’s approach to be fast, effective and agile.’

‘They are ready to move at short notice to deliver a great outcome.’

‘Alan Meiklejohn understands both the strategic and detailed objectives of the issues and works hard to find a solutions-based outcome.’

‘Sam Payne is commercially astute and able to leverage those positions.’

‘The team headed by Sam Payne is well rounded, pragmatic and cost effective, covering all types of corporate insolvency assignments.’

‘Sam Payne is a very commercial pragmatic restructuring solicitor who had experience in dealing with a very wide range of challenging assignments.’

‘I would have no hesitation in recommending Harrison Clark Rickerby for claims or any other legal matters. They were interested in the case from the start and listened to what I was trying to achieve’.

‘I dealt with Ally Taft who provided me with detailed information and guidance from the start. I was never left feeling out of the loop and received information in a timely manner’.

‘I have nothing but praise for the way my Clinical Negligence Case was dealt with by this practice. Each of the Solicitors who dealt with my case from start to finish showed understanding, empathy and knowledge’.

‘ Fahmidah Ali called upon very knowledgeable expert witnesses when required to advance my case where necessary’.

‘The team is obviously experienced in dealing with Clinical Negligence claims against NHS Trusts and was able to advise accordingly.’

‘Ally Taft is an excellent solicitor I have worked with over a number of years and she is consistently impressive’.

‘Ally Taft – partner – very experienced, confident in the most complicated of cases, conscientious and fights hard for her clients’.

‘Ally Taft, and Amrit Dhaliwal stand out particularly as solicitors who lead the team by example; they are friendly and yet tenacious in their pursuit of justice’.

‘I recommend this firm to family and friends as I know that they will be supported and well-advised through difficult times. The firm stands out as a class above other firms’.

‘Georgina Burrows is excellent. She is great with clients and is always thoroughly prepared’.

‘The firm has a strong presence in Birmingham and in Worcester as well as their other locations across the UK’.

‘Shereen Chohan, associate solicitor, deserves a great deal of praise. She is very hardworking and committed and has great procedural and legal knowledge. I rate her very highly’.

‘Victoria Fellows – clients have a lawyer new best friend who will put their case without fear or favour. Sheree Chohan is quiet and determined in style. No fuss or drama just excellent preparation. Takes time to understand clients story and builds their case plank by plank‘.

‘Georgina Burrows deals with tricky cases, parents denied or denying contact. Whatever the allegations, whatever the storm Georgina is their rock and their champion; she will offer 24/7 support and will extract the info to build the best possible case for the client’.

‘Overall a very competent service. Everything has been done efficiently with a personal touch’.

‘Laura Banks has been excellent. Efficient and responsive with a friendly and approachable manner in a difficult situation’.

‘Extremely prompt. We always felt we were the only people they were dealing with. Never mind modern technology, here you find, old fashioned manners. Laura Banks, always takes time to listen’.

‘HCR has an abundance of talented solicitors with which they can draw experience and knowledge from to achieve the best outcome for their clients. Laura Banks’ knowledge on the law around Wills and Probates is unparalleled, coupled with her pragmatic approach, make her one of the best‘.

‘Very knowledgeable, up to date with the rules and regulation, precise, approachable, passionate with our individual’s need and situation. Mrs Laura Banks’.

‘What makes them different is their dedication to meeting client needs and expectations, in a timely efficient manner and providing clear and concise advice. They have considerable depth of knowledge and capability in the firm and you get input from highly capable specialists’.

‘Lissette MacDonald and Beth King-Smith – they are straight forward in their advice, willing to work with me on tax planning in a constructive and positive way and very supportive. They are prompt and efficient, knowledgeable and clear in their advice, what more could I ask for?‘.

‘Laura Banks is the consummate private client solicitor. Charming, reassuring and creative, but her service is underpinned with exceptional technical expertise’.

‘The firm is well known for providing sound family law advice and representation at the highest levels. A good quality firm.’

‘Roopa Ahluwalia is very well known. She is sensible and approachable.’

‘HCR have a growing presence in Cambridge and have gone from a standing start of no permanent family lawyers to build a growing team.’

‘Roopa Ahluwalia is exceptional. She is pragmatic, takes time to listen to what her clients want to achieve and looks at all options available to resolve the issues. Clients value her clear advice and the ability to be realistic about outcomes.’

‘HCR Hewitsons is a multidisciplinary firm with very strong local foundations, as well as an important presence in London. Not every firm can offer the same breadth and reach that they can.’

‘Roopa Ahluwalia is a particular favourite of mine. Roopa is very hands on. Client’s love her and appreciate her direct but empathic approach. In my experience, she is calm, thoughtful and kind. As a qualified mediator and collaborative lawyer, where possible she prefers to find a solution without resorting to contentious litigation.’

‘Roopa Ahluwalia can turn her hand to anything, be it financial remedy, private law children, or the more esoteric. She is very experienced in cases involving interveners; many of them with an international element. When not leading from the front, Roopa is very involved in her local legal communities; she chairs the Cambridge & West Suffolk Resolution pod. She’s absolutely first class.’

‘Nathan Evans continues to be a dependable and skilled external counsel to us. As evidenced by his previous ranking, he is well known for his FS expertise and as well as his commercial and pragmatic advice We are delighted to have him as our partner.’

‘We liked the way we were able to describe our business and its needs and they then decided who in his team would best fit our style/rhythm. Got this right first time.’

‘Lewis Djemal is excellent. Very good and delivered the service expected.’

‘Knowledgeable and worked together to ensure we had the best solution. There was always cover when one of the team was away. The partner was always copied on correspondence so was able to stay up to date with the activity.’

‘Friendly and down to earth. Ensured explanations were simple and understandable to non-legal people.’

‘The team can call on a wide variety of talent. There is plenty of diversity amongst the team and they are solution driven.’

‘Robin Koolhoven is a practical adviser and can see commercial solutions to difficult problems.’

‘The members of the practice are hardworking, conscientious and accessible to clients and professional colleagues. They work tirelessly to achieve the best outcome for their clients whilst also ensuring they deliver sound advice and ensure that clients remain grounded and have a good understanding of how their case will progress.’

‘Richard Scott is knowledgeable and approachable, and does the best for his clients, in a sensible and amicable way.’

‘Richard Scott and Lucy Edwards have an easy manner that runs alongside a steely determination to ensure the best outcome for their clients.’

‘A capable team with a growing presence in South Wales.’

‘Knowledgeable and very efficient.’ 

‘They are very responsive and communicative.’ 

‘David King is responsive and well liked by clients.’

‘David King displays excellent technical ability when involved in complex estate planning matters.’

‘The team are flexible, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. They are always local and available. The team have a breadth of knowledge that is willingly shared.’

‘The individuals are all helpful, polite, engaging and professional in their field. Their ability to be available, supportive and quickly share their knowledge and advice is a huge benefit. The individuals and the team as a whole are diverse, with a professional approach.’

‘High level of skill and knowledge within their particular area of expertise’

‘A full-service practice but at regional prices. Good use of technology and a complete legal service.’

‘Andrew James is very responsive and helpful.’

‘It is the level of diversity, all our legal issues can be dealt with through one practice.’

‘Rachel Khiara is the go to person for complex regulatory advice. Her vast experience with Alternative Business Structures authorisations gives her unique insight into the approach by the regulator.’

‘The team works as a team should.’

‘Robert Capper brings a breath of fresh air to any project that we have worked on.  His approach is very balanced, well thought through and above all practical to ensure the best possible outcome for the client.’

‘A very capable and efficient team. They have great abilities in the medical partnership field too. A growing force.’

‘Robert Capper is very commercial and capable. He slices through to the point and is a powerful lawyer.

‘Rachel Khiara is a great addition to the team. She has vast partnership experience, is superb with clients and a strong lawyer.’

‘Emma McCarthy was marvellous. She is very professional, knowledgeable, precise and extremely kind.’

‘Excellent service.’

‘Emma McCarthy offers clients reassurance and confidence in every instance.’

‘Emma McCarthy is professional, knowledgeable and listens to clients needs.’

‘Andrew Cave is an experienced pair of hands. He handled a challenging lay client extremely well. He can be robust when he needs to be, is pragmatic and down to earth and thinks ahead.’

‘The contentious work is led by partner Andrew Walker. We have always found his team to be competent and approachable.’

‘A well-rounded litigation practice well able to serve both their regional client base and more widely. A greater depth of experience than might be expected of a firm in their locations, at a regional price.’

‘Andrew Walker is hugely experienced in property litigation, based on his long career in city and UK-wide firms. Really knows his stuff, both legally and especially commercially. .’

‘HCR has a strong team, capable of dealing with all manner of property disputes. There is a strong ethos of working ‘glove in hand’ with counsel on cases to ensure effective litigation.’

‘There firm is very pragmatic and proactive in identifying solutions to potential issues. They have always been available when required and are able to bring a commercial perspective as well as pure legal advice.’

‘Very knowledgeable, very co-operative and brilliant people to work with.’

‘The planning team at HCR were exceptional on a recent complicated matter where time was of the essence. The lead partner was Rosalind Andrews. Even when she was away she followed matters up and ensured that the job was not delayed by her absence. She properly briefed her supporting Associates and Partners at all times and their work was also outstanding. Ros is a Lead Partner who does not shy away from understanding the detail.’

‘Very personal service, lateral thinking, time spent diligently.’

‘They are extremely knowledgeable, pragmatic, concise and friendly.’

‘The team has not only a huge amount of up to date legal knowledge, but an extremely customer-focused and pragmatic way of dealing with difficult and emotive matters.’

‘The team has established a formidable Welsh presence within a strikingly short space of time.’

‘Chris Mayers has a dominating presence, matched with charm and powerful wit. He is an exceptional negotiator and can bring even the most intransigent opponent to the table.’

‘I cannot praise Chris Mayers highly enough. He is a truly caring and fabulous solicitor. A rare gem.’

‘Andrea Thomas presented my business with a personable and very proactive manner of dealing with difficult decisions and tasks.’

‘Andrea Thomas has strong eye for detail, is good with clients, and a safe pair of hands.’

‘Andrea Thomas is quick to respond, offers balanced and commercial advice, and is a pleasure to work with. She acts like a true business partner.’

‘The team has always acted with our interests foremost and communicated well.’

‘Simon Biggin has always kept me informed and copied-in on all relevant correspondence. He adheres to timelines well too.’

‘I find the litigation team to be responsive, to the point and thorough with its advice.’

‘Stewart Morrison is highly professional and very good at what he does. He is also cost effective, precisely because his level of expertise his high and he works very efficiently.’

‘This is a top-tier practice, run very efficiently and smoothly.’

‘I work primarily with Stewart Morrison who is very driven, organised and knowledgeable about his areas of work. He is highly capable and talented.’

‘Very responsive and prompt with work, particularly when timescales and project deadlines are approaching. This level of responsiveness was extremely reassuring and provides a positive, engaging and pleasant client experience. Good communication within the firm across different teams e.g. with commercial advice.’

‘Good knowledge and ability to find a reliable answer or solution quickly. Explaining problems and solutions with clarity and in a prompt way – Christopher Nuttall.’

‘The key for me and my colleagues is that HCR provide great support to us, with pragmatic, timely and realistically priced advice.’

‘Our main contact, Chris Nuttall, provides excellent support across a number of our schemes and looks to provide efficiencies if an issue translates across more than one scheme.’

‘We have had a long association with HCR Hewitsons. They understand the organisation, and have been involved in its development over the years. While the main relationship is for advice on corporate governance issues, we always know that we can seek wider expertise across the firm. My experience when I have done so is that the quality of advice and support is always good.’

‘HCR Hewitsons are very good at applying the charity regulations to our specific organisation and understanding the aims and aspirations that we hold.’

‘Denise Wilkinson is exceptional in her range of knowledge and applying this to the specific property-related issues that we require. She is able to draw on a diverse range of specialisms to provide clear and reasoned advice.’