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HCR Law

Ellenborough House, Wellington Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1YD

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Ellenborough House, Wellington Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1YD

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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.

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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 / 4,776
Immigration 97 / 2,287
Wills, Trusts & Probate 342 / 3,800
Commercial Property 211 / 3,670
Immigration Law 37 / 1,166
Family Law 230 / 4,222
Dispute Resolution 167 / 1,809
Employment 130 / 3,622
Banking 61 / 1,032
Company & Commercial 196 / 4,182
Personal Injury 218 / 2,651
Agriculture 95 / 823
Child Law 85 / 1,647
Crime/ Criminal Defence 162 / 2,152
Notary 51 / 856
Regulatory Law 10 / 259
Care Law 27 / 537
Clinical Negligence 130 / 1,248
Company Law 39 / 974
Construction 72 / 854
Consumer 188 / 4,418
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 18 / 893
Disability Law 23 / 603
Health and Safety Law 30 / 578
Information Law 7 / 340
Insurance Law 26 / 659
Professional Negligence 108 / 1,297
Bribery and Corruption Law 13 / 413
Charities 69 / 768
Contract Law 45 / 1,431
Copyright Law 14 / 523
Corporate Law 43 / 848
Dental Law 5 / 56
Digital Law 13 / 296
Domestic Violence Law 52 / 902
Education 38 / 423
Elder Law 24 / 322
Energy & Transport 32 / 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 60 / 1,112
IT and Technology Law 4 / 134
Intellectual Property Law 21 / 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 136 / 1,953
Pensions Law 21 / 489
Privacy Law 14 / 513
Regulations 108 / 2,412
Trade Law 3 / 166
White Collar Crime 14 / 207
National 243 / 11,168

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Opening hours

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

Ellenborough House, Wellington Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1YD

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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.

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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.

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responsive team
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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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Employment

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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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