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50-60 Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JH

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50-60 Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JH

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HCR Law Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.2
Excellent
82%
Value for
Money
83%
Success
Rate
80%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.2/5
Initial Impressions 4.5/5
Approachability 4.3/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.2/5
Legal Knowledge 4.3/5
Value for money 4.1/5

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 117 / 4,699
Immigration 104 / 2,252
Wills, Trusts & Probate 351 / 3,723
Commercial Property 208 / 3,589
Family Law 216 / 4,151
Immigration Law 44 / 1,158
Dispute Resolution 164 / 1,783
Employment 131 / 3,553
Banking 58 / 1,011
Company & Commercial 191 / 4,066
Personal Injury 218 / 2,600
Agriculture 93 / 815
Child Law 84 / 1,639
Consumer 184 / 4,319
Crime/ Criminal Defence 170 / 2,121
Notary 44 / 854
Regulatory Law 12 / 261
Care Law 23 / 535
Clinical Negligence 132 / 1,224
Company Law 39 / 959
Construction 72 / 843
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 17 / 875
Disability Law 23 / 601
Health and Safety Law 31 / 572
Information Law 7 / 335
Insurance Law 26 / 642
Professional Negligence 107 / 1,280
Bribery and Corruption Law 14 / 410
Charities 67 / 755
Contract Law 43 / 1,409
Copyright Law 14 / 512
Corporate Law 43 / 841
Dental Law 5 / 55
Digital Law 13 / 294
Domestic Violence Law 57 / 894
Education 38 / 417
Elder Law 23 / 324
Energy & Transport 29 / 502
Entertainment and Media Law 3 / 56
Equality Law 41 / 1,076
Financial Crime Law 19 / 459
Fire Safety Law 6 / 180
Governance Law 8 / 269
Healthcare Law 10 / 352
Human rights 35 / 953
IT & Intellectual Property 59 / 1,090
IT and Technology Law 3 / 134
Intellectual Property Law 21 / 616
International Law 16 / 372
International Trade Law 1 / 118
Licensing Law 24 / 496
Manufacturing Law 3 / 83
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 27 / 431
Money & Tax 134 / 1,915
Pensions Law 21 / 483
Privacy Law 13 / 507
Regulations 105 / 2,343
Trade Law 3 / 169
White Collar Crime 14 / 208
National 237 / 11,149

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Opening hours

Monday 08:30–17:00
Tuesday 08:30–17:00 (Open)
Wednesday 08:30–17:00
Thursday 08:30–17:00
Friday 08:30–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

50-60 Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JH

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4.2 /5 30 Reviews
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The firm is praised for conveyancing and property transactions, including sales, purchases, leasehold matters and complex chain completions, as well as immigration and visa applications, wills, employment and redundancy advice, and wider legal support. Clients value its strong legal knowledge, attention to detail and practical problem-solving. Soft skills repeatedly highlighted include clear and prompt communication, responsiveness, professionalism, calm reassurance, empathy, patience and a proactive, client-focused approach. The team is also commended for being friendly, approachable and efficient, making stressful matters feel smoother and more manageable.

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Paul and Nicky

Family Law

Highly knowledgeable and professional

We were referred to Sally due to an unexpected issue with a divorce some 27 years ago. This understandably caused us concern to receive such issue 27 years later. Sally immediately set us at ease. She explained everything calmly and provided much reassurance from the outset. Everything was dealt with in a professional and prompt manner. No question felt an issue. Our case was completed within the timeframe and estimate discussed. If we needed these services again we would not hesitate to call Sally and her team. Thank you so much for making a difficult time so much more pleasant than it could have been.

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Thank you Paul and Nicky, we have passed your kind words onto Sally and the team.

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Ilker Oksuz

Profit Orientated company with slow/incapable solicitors

I spent £6500 for an easy divorce case and they weren't able to finish the job at all. Their hourly rate is lower than market but they are slower and has incapable solicitors ( at least my solicitor was) which doesn't help hourly charge. Their solicitor checked unsigned legal documents from other party and charged me twice once signed copy received. This must be simple number 1 rule that all legal documents must be signed before taking any action, You don't need to study law for years to learn such a fundamental rule. This is very much profit orientated law company, I would suggest anyone to avoid working with such a law firm at all costs, Go and find doubled hourly rate firm, I guarantee you they will finish your case at lower cost and quicker.

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We are sorry that you are dissatisfied with the service provided and our response to any complaint you submitted. If they haven’t already, our complaints team will supply you with our Complaints Handling Procedure, which outlines the next steps available to you.

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Paul

Family Law

Divorce Proceedings

During what was without doubt the most difficult time of my life Gweni and her team provided a first class service in every aspect. Her knowledge, professionalism, advice and tenacity to stand up to the other sides demands was exemplary. At every step, Gweni was clear in her communication, strong willed but also empathetic when the stress of the process was a lot to deal with. I will always be grateful for Gweni’s (and her team’s) drive to ensure a positive outcome in the proceedings. A credit to her company and her profession.

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Thank you for the positive review, we have passed your kind words onto Gwenllian and the Family Law team.

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Avalanche

Family Law

Helping me with a Divorce

HRC Law was recommended to me by a family friend, in relation to a divorce. Sally and her team explained clearly, from the outset, when the process was and how much it would cost. They were extremely helpful throughout the whole process. Divorce is difficult, so knowing that Sally was there to help, made a big difference.

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Thank you for the positive review. We have passed your words onto Sally and the team.

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Elaine

Exemplary service

Fate led me to Gweni in HCRLaw and I am so grateful that I had Gweni supporting and guiding me through the complex legal systems. When a court order was placed on myself and the children, it syddenly felt like a scary situation. However, Gweni's rapid response and the recruitment of Counsel to represent me in such a short time frame got me through each hearing.This resulted in the best outcome I could have hoped for on behalf of the children's best interests. Throughout the whole process I was approached with kindness and advised clearly on next steps, potential issues and solutions. As aforementioned it was a complex case and I felt reassured the entire time. I will be forever thankful to Gweni and Daisy.

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We're delighted to hear that Gweni and the team were able to assist you with your family matter, Elaine. We will be sure to pass on your positive feedback regarding their reassurance and proactiveness throughout and look forward to working with you on any future transactions.

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Ilker

I spent £6500 for an easy divorce case and they weren't able to finish the job at all. Their hourly rate is lower than market but they are slower and has incapable solicitors ( at least my solicitor was) which doesn't help hourly charge. Their solicitor checked unsigned legal documents from other party and charged me twice once signed copy received. This must be simple number 1 rule that all legal documents must be signed before taking any action, You don't need to study law for years to learn such a fundamental rule. This is very much profit orientated law company, I would suggest anyone to avoid working with such a law firm at all costs, Go and find doubled hourly rate firm, I guarantee you they will finish your case at lower cost and quicker.

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Joanne Greenhill

Family Law

Joanne

I can’t thank James Osbourne and Lauren Powell-Bateson enough for the support they have given me during one of the most difficult times in my life. Their professionalism, compassion, and dedication have been truly outstanding from start to finish. They guided me through every step with clear advice, patience, and genuine care, always making me feel supported and understood. Having solicitors who are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also kind and approachable made such a difference during a very challenging time. If you are looking for a family law solicitor, I would highly recommend James Osbourne and Lauren Powell-Bateson. They have been absolutely fantastic.

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Thank you Joanne for the great review, I have passed your kind words onto James and Lauren in the Family team.

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Mohammed

Family Law

Mohammed

Special thanks to Shereen Chohan at family law. Such an amazing person who did tremendously well in my case . Highly recommended.

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Thank you for the great review, we have passed your positive words onto Shereen and the team.

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Adam

Family Law

Adam

I was so impressed with HCR Law and could not have asked for better representation over the course of my divorce. Anita provided great clarity and reassurance in meetings and emails, she was also so professional and assertive in the family court. HCR succeeded in getting me the outcome I wanted.

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Thank you for your review, Adam. We're pleased Anita and the team were able to achieve your desired outcome. We will pass on your feedback to the team regarding their reassurance and assertiveness in court and look forward to working with you in the future should you require our services.

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Briony

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Briony

I was represented by Fiona during family court proceedings for a specific issue and I could not recommend her enough, Fiona is very direct but also respectful and dedicated to her clients and work. She made the experience less stressful than i imagined. I would recommend Fiona to anyone! I hope we do not need to work together again in the nicest possible way as court is never nice for anyone, but if this was the case ever again I would be contacting Fiona! Thank you! X

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Briony, which we will pass on to Fiona and the team. We're really pleased Fiona was able to make court proceedings less stressful for you.

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The firm is praised for conveyancing and property transactions, including sales, purchases, leasehold matters and complex chain completions, as well as immigration and visa applications, wills, employment and redundancy advice, and wider legal support. Clients value its strong legal knowledge, attention to detail and practical problem-solving. Soft skills repeatedly highlighted include clear and prompt communication, responsiveness, professionalism, calm reassurance, empathy, patience and a proactive, client-focused approach. The team is also commended for being friendly, approachable and efficient, making stressful matters feel smoother and more manageable.

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anonymous

Conveyancing services

Great service provided, found Laura and all members of her team very helpful.

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laura upshall and her team were fantastic to deal with from start to finish of the process. communication was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend HCR and will definitely use them again for any legal representation.

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E Giles

Excellent service throughout

Myself and my partner recently both sold our properties and purchased our first one together, Emily Allen handled each transaction and guided us both through each of our individual processes and then through our joint purchase. Emily was thorough, engaging and extremely communicative throughout the entire process. The formalities you have to complete were easy and processed efficiently, each member of the team we spoke to at HCR were friendly and informed - we couldn’t recommend them enough!

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Superb service

Laura and HCR Legal did a fantastic job and could not have been more helpful or supportive. Very highly recommended.

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Evaline Brueton

Emily saddler is a star

I can not thank this company enough for the work carried out to help with a passport problem. My passport was stolen and it took months to sort out. Emily saddler helped with this and I now have a passport. Professional and understanding. I will always be greatful

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Hannah Goldie

Hannah

My experience with HCR Law was mixed. There were some positive aspects and the transaction ultimately completed, but communication and follow-through were significant sources of frustration. Reviewing my correspondence, I identified at least five emails for which I could find no substantive written response, covering at least eight separate questions or actionable requests that were not clearly answered or completed in writing. On one particularly time-sensitive occasion, I had emailed the previous day and telephoned twice without a response, despite needing to exchange that week. I was also repeatedly asked to clarify or resupply financial information that HCR already held. On several occasions I explained that the relevant account statements and source-of-funds information had already been provided, but I was nevertheless required to go through the information again. Account administration after completion was particularly frustrating. HCR chased for money paid in June, the month after, when I provided the payment date and supporting statement again in July, and by September had to ask HCR to stop contacting me regarding monies already paid. We will see if they respect this now. I was also disappointed by the handling of specific instructions that mattered financially. These included my request to establish whether I could buy the blinds at the property and my instruction to seek a £10,000 reduction in the purchase price, following information found in the surveys. I believed this had been taken through to the sellers but it had not, which I only realised too late in the day ti challenge. From my perspective, these matters were not followed through adequately and this left me financially worse off. There were occasions when useful advice was provided, particularly around legal enquiries and the risks of proceeding without sufficient information. However, I felt that I had to monitor, chase and manage too much of the process myself. Better record-keeping, clearer responses and stronger ownership of client instructions would have made a considerable difference, as well as handover when holidays we taken. The process was a lot more painful than it needed to be, especially at the end. Verbatum: At least five emails to HCR for which I could find no substantive written response: 19 March 2026: I asked whether an end-of-April completion date was possible. 23 March 2026: I asked for an update on searches and timelines. 20 May 2026: I asked whether the relevant action could be completed that week or by the following Tuesday. Multiple requests for monies already paid: 10 June 2026: I replied to an account statement saying, “I believe these have been paid?” They did not respond, they then requested the money again. 13 July 2026: I explained that the charges had been paid on 26 May and attached the statement. They did not respond. Further account correspondence followed in September. 10 September 2026 I replied “Please stop emailing me regarding monies already paid”. They have again failed to respond.

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evaline

I had a faultless experience here. I can not thank Emily Sadler enough for all their help and support. Ten star service

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Masaru Castro

Masaru

I had a fantastic experience with HCR Law my immigration process. The team was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely supportive from start to finish. They made what could have been a stressful and complicated process feel much more straightforward and manageable. Thanks Dionne! I really appreciated their attention to detail, clear communication, and willingness to answer all my questions. The support I received gave me confidence and peace of mind during the entire process. I would highly recommend HCR Law to anyone looking for reliable, professional, and friendly assistance with their immigration needs. Excellent service from start to finish!

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Samuel Pearce

Samuel

Used Sarah Loveridge for the sale and purchase of property. She was a consummate professional throughout, despite having to deal with some less that competent solicitors in the chain. Can't recommend her highly enough. She also dealt with the sale of my brother's property and he had a similar experience

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