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HCR Law

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Aquis House, 49-51 Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1PL

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Aquis House, 49-51 Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1PL

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HCR Law Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5

Accreditations

HCR Law are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to HCR Law
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to HCR Law
Family Law accreditation awarded to HCR Law

Description

We understand that we are part of key moments in your life, whether these are connected to a company acquisition or sale, a change in your relationships, a marriage or divorce, your expansion into a new area, or the purchase of a new home. As an award winning Top 50 UK law firm we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. Our sector experts provide specialist advice nationally and are leaders in their field, recognised with industry award nominations and for their contributions to national conferences.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that HCR Law offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

HCR Law Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.6
Excellent
90%
Value for
Money
7% above
national average
90%
Success
Rate
8% above
national average
90%
Would
Recommend
9% above
national average
Communication 4.6/5
Initial Impressions 4.6/5
Approachability 4.6/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.6/5
Legal Knowledge 4.6/5
Value for money 4.5/5

Accreditations

HCR Law are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to HCR Law
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to HCR Law
Family Law accreditation awarded to HCR Law

Description

We understand that we are part of key moments in your life, whether these are connected to a company acquisition or sale, a change in your relationships, a marriage or divorce, your expansion into a new area, or the purchase of a new home. As an award winning Top 50 UK law firm we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. Our sector experts provide specialist advice nationally and are leaders in their field, recognised with industry award nominations and for their contributions to national conferences.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that HCR Law offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 114 / 4,775
Immigration 96 / 2,287
Wills, Trusts & Probate 341 / 3,800
Commercial Property 214 / 3,670
Immigration Law 37 / 1,166
Family Law 230 / 4,222
Dispute Resolution 167 / 1,808
Employment 130 / 3,622
Banking 61 / 1,032
Company & Commercial 196 / 4,182
Personal Injury 216 / 2,651
Agriculture 95 / 823
Child Law 86 / 1,647
Crime/ Criminal Defence 163 / 2,152
Notary 50 / 856
Regulatory Law 11 / 259
Care Law 28 / 537
Clinical Negligence 129 / 1,248
Company Law 40 / 974
Construction 71 / 854
Consumer 188 / 4,418
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 18 / 893
Disability Law 24 / 603
Health and Safety Law 30 / 578
Information Law 7 / 340
Insurance Law 26 / 659
Professional Negligence 107 / 1,297
Bribery and Corruption Law 13 / 413
Charities 68 / 768
Contract Law 46 / 1,431
Copyright Law 14 / 523
Corporate Law 42 / 848
Dental Law 5 / 56
Digital Law 13 / 296
Domestic Violence Law 52 / 902
Education 38 / 423
Elder Law 25 / 322
Energy & Transport 31 / 510
Entertainment and Media Law 5 / 57
Equality Law 41 / 1,098
Financial Crime Law 20 / 465
Fire Safety Law 6 / 181
Governance Law 8 / 272
Healthcare Law 11 / 358
Human rights 35 / 962
IT & Intellectual Property 61 / 1,112
IT and Technology Law 4 / 134
Intellectual Property Law 23 / 626
International Law 17 / 375
International Trade Law 1 / 118
Licensing Law 24 / 503
Manufacturing Law 3 / 83
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 25 / 435
Money & Tax 135 / 1,953
Pensions Law 21 / 489
Privacy Law 15 / 513
Regulations 107 / 2,412
Trade Law 3 / 166
White Collar Crime 14 / 207
National 244 / 11,168

Meet the team of HCR Law

Contact & Locations - HCR Law

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Aquis House, 49-51 Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1PL

Reviews

5.0 /5 30 Reviews
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What clients say about HCR Law

Clients praise the firm for strong expertise in conveyancing, wills and probate, immigration/visa work, employment and family law, and regulatory matters. Reviews highlight technical knowledge, practical problem‑solving and efficiency in complex or time‑sensitive cases. Valued soft skills include clear, calm and compassionate communication, responsiveness, patience, approachability and a proactive, solution‑focused attitude that reduces stress for clients.

proactive communication
clear guidance
knowledgeable staff
responsive team
professional service
compassionate care
stress‑reducing support
efficient handling
approachable lawyers
attention to detail

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Andrew Cranford

Immigration

Andrew

Wright Hassal helped us with sorting our Visas for relocation. Dionne Russell and Matthew Davies Provided excellent service and clear communication throughout the process. Dionne was exceptionally communicative, patient and helpful and worked through my questions in real time.

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Tom Thorn

Thank you Andrew for the positive review. We have passed your kind words onto Dionne Russell and Matthew Davies.

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Davey Richerson

Immigration

Davey

The team at Wright Hassall have been incredibly helpful each time we have had to go through the process of renewing our UK Visa. Daniaal recently helped us through the ILR application process and he made everything incredibly seamless, providing us with the right level of support and professionalism throughout the journey. If you have any immigration support needs in the UK, I would highly recommend working with the team. Thanks, Daniaal!

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Tom Thorn

Thank you Davey for the great review, we're glad your visa renewal went well. We have passed your words onto Daniaal and the rest of the Employment and Immigration team.

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Vigneshwer Kathirvel

Vigneshwer

Dionne Russell and Matthew Davies were absolutely fantastic in helping me and my family sort out our visa. From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, and incredibly supportive throughout what can often be a stressful process. They took the time to clearly explain each step, ensured all our documents were in order, and were always available to answer any questions we had. Their attention to detail and commitment really gave us peace of mind. Thanks to their help, everything went through smoothly. I genuinely appreciate all their effort and would highly recommend them to anyone needing visa assistance.

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emrecan

I had a very positive experience with HCR Wright Hassall during my visa renewal process. Daniaal Afzaal, Senior Associate, was excellent throughout. He supported me at every stage, going above and beyond to make sure everything was handled smoothly and efficiently. He was always very responsive, clear in his communication, and assertive when needed, which made the whole process feel much less stressful. Everything was done quickly and with great attention to detail. I would highly recommend their services to anyone going through a similar process, and I would definitely consult them again in the future if needed.

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Nikki Rentas

Nikki

I cannot recommend Dionne Russell enough! I had an expedited timeline to obtain a visa, and Dionne was so accommodating. She helped validate my responses to the pro forma, answered all of my questions with detail, and was even able to help reschedule a missed biometric enrollment appointment on short notice. Dionne has even made a name for herself at our local biometric enrollment center! Once I arrived for my rescheduled appointment, the person working there said "Omg are you one of Dionne's clients? I love helping you guys, you're always so prepared and organized!" Could not have asked for a better experience during this process. Would definitely recommend!

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4.6 /5 744 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for strong expertise in conveyancing, wills and probate, immigration/visa work, employment and family law, and regulatory matters. Reviews highlight technical knowledge, practical problem‑solving and efficiency in complex or time‑sensitive cases. Valued soft skills include clear, calm and compassionate communication, responsiveness, patience, approachability and a proactive, solution‑focused attitude that reduces stress for clients.

proactive communication
clear guidance
knowledgeable staff
responsive team
professional service
compassionate care
stress‑reducing support
efficient handling
approachable lawyers
attention to detail

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Housing & Property

Good experience

Don't have any yardstick to compare to, but Alison was always proactive and friendly so I suspect she's quite good at the role. I've heard a lot of horror stories about solicitors who are always on the back foot and shirking communication so was delighted that Alison was the complete opposite of this.

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Thank you Tom for the great review. We have passed your kind words onto Alison and the team.

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Housing & Property

Auction conveyancing

This was my first time buying via an auction and I was very grateful to have Alison with me. She not only resolved any questions I had but explained everything in ways that I could understand.

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Thank you George, we're pleased that your auction purchase went well. We have passed your kind words onto Alison and the conveyancing team.

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Cian S

Housing & Property

Property Sale

Emily was fantastic throughout the sale of my leasehold flat. Having experienced poor service from a solicitor when purchasing the property, I really appreciated how smoothly Emily managed everything. She kept me regularly updated, responded quickly to any questions, and made the entire process stress-free from start to finish. I would highly recommend her services.

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Thank you Cian, we're pleased your flat sale went well. We have passed your positive review onto Emily and the team.

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Housing & Property

Personal and considerate service

Laura Upshall and her team delivered a service that was personal, prompt and professional. I have used Laura’s services previously and would highly recommend her and HCR Law.

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Thank you Laura for the kind review, we have passed your words onto Laura and the conveyancing team.

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Manohar Gopal

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Will preparation

Emma McCarthy and Lauren Smith were excellent in preparing my will. Emma displayed a lot of empathy by visiting me at home both when taking instructions and when I signed my will as i am housebound due to my disability.

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Thank you Manohar for the positive review. We have passed your kind words onto Emma and the Private Client team.

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Malcolm

Good friendly efficient service

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Joshua

Here’s a polished review you could post on Google or elsewhere: I cannot recommend HRC Law highly enough. From start to finish, they made what was already a difficult and stressful process feel so much more manageable. They took away the complexity, provided clear guidance, and supported me every step of the way. A special thank you to James Grigg, who was absolutely brilliant. He is incredibly knowledgeable, calm, and reassuring, and always took the time to explain everything clearly. Having someone with his expertise and composure on your side during such a stressful time is invaluable. I always felt confident that I was in safe hands. I would also like to mention Angela Surnam, who was consistently responsive, patient, and approachable. No question ever felt like too much trouble, and she was always happy to help me understand my options and work through any issues that arose. The whole team at HRC Law provided an outstanding level of service, combining professionalism with genuine care and compassion. I am incredibly grateful for everything they did for me and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional legal support. Thank you all so much!

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Andrew Cranford

Immigration

Andrew

Wright Hassal helped us with sorting our Visas for relocation. Dionne Russell and Matthew Davies Provided excellent service and clear communication throughout the process. Dionne was exceptionally communicative, patient and helpful and worked through my questions in real time.

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Tom Thorn

Thank you Andrew for the positive review. We have passed your kind words onto Dionne Russell and Matthew Davies.

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Davey Richerson

Immigration

Davey

The team at Wright Hassall have been incredibly helpful each time we have had to go through the process of renewing our UK Visa. Daniaal recently helped us through the ILR application process and he made everything incredibly seamless, providing us with the right level of support and professionalism throughout the journey. If you have any immigration support needs in the UK, I would highly recommend working with the team. Thanks, Daniaal!

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Tom Thorn

Thank you Davey for the great review, we're glad your visa renewal went well. We have passed your words onto Daniaal and the rest of the Employment and Immigration team.

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Ben H

Employment

Ben

I had an excellent experience with Matt Gillett at HCR Law. From the outset, he took the time to really listen to my concerns and understand the issues I was facing. He provided calm, clear, and practical advice that helped me better understand a complex workplace legal matter. What stood out most was the effort Matt made to ensure I fully understood my options and the legal position. He was patient, professional, and genuinely invested in helping me. He went above and beyond what I expected, and far more than any other firm I contacted regarding my issue. I am extremely grateful for his support and would highly recommend Matt Gillett to anyone seeking knowledgeable, approachable, and client-focused legal advice.

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Thank you Ben for your review, we have passed your kind words onto Matt Gillett and the team.

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