HCR Law assists a variety of families with the full range of matrimonial and child-related issues, emphasising alternative dispute resolution while remaining active in litigation. Spread across the region, the Worcester office is co-led by Anita Hennessey, an advocate who focuses on highly sensitive child-related cases, and Laura Williams, a mediator and specialist adviser to unmarried couples; the Hereford offering has been headed by Christopher Finch since April 2025. The leads are supported by Wye Valley-based financial remedy and child lawyer Alex Wilson, seasoned litigator James Osborne, and Maxine Reid, who concentrates on financial work involving overseas assets and interests. Lauren Nash and Amy-Marie Vale are both experienced advocates.
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‘Harrison Clark Rickerbys took an assertive approach to managing my divorce process and were proactive at every turn. The process was more complicated than expected but, nevertheless, they guided me through the process, putting me in touch with external stakeholders to assist where necessary.’
‘James Osborne - point man, took the time to explain each stage and gave his assessment of the likelihood of success.'
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
James Osborne
Practice head
Anita Hennessey; Laura Williams; Christopher Finch
Other key lawyers
James Osborne; Alex Wilson; Maxine Reid; Lauren Nash; Amy-Marie Vale