Harrison Clark Rickerbys 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.'
‘Friendly, helpful staff - everyone takes the time to explain things in easy-to-understand language, there were no delays in dealing with my case, and everyone I dealt with at HCR Law was very knowledgeable in their specialist field.’
‘Christopher Finch took on my divorce case and I remember the first time we met at his office. My first impression was that he was someone I would be able to trust to do a good job for me. By the end of our first meeting, Chris had explained exactly what he would be doing, approximately how long it would take, and what it would cost. At every stage of my divorce, Chris explained in straightforward terms exactly what was happening, and what options I had. He showed great kindness and understanding when I had problems coping with the stress of divorce, something I won’t ever forget.'
‘Approachable but also knowledgeable.’
‘Anita Hennessey and Laura Williams are excellent.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anita Hennessey; Laura Williams; Christopher Finch
Other key lawyers
James Osborne; Alex Wilson; Maxine Reid; Lauren Nash; Amy-Marie Vale