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

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

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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 113 / 4,773
Immigration 97 / 2,287
Wills, Trusts & Probate 338 / 3,799
Commercial Property 210 / 3,669
Immigration Law 36 / 1,163
Family Law 232 / 4,222
Dispute Resolution 163 / 1,807
Employment 131 / 3,623
Banking 61 / 1,033
Company & Commercial 198 / 4,181
Personal Injury 216 / 2,652
Agriculture 92 / 823
Child Law 82 / 1,646
Crime/ Criminal Defence 162 / 2,151
Notary 49 / 852
Regulatory Law 9 / 257
Care Law 27 / 536
Clinical Negligence 129 / 1,248
Company Law 40 / 973
Construction 71 / 854
Consumer 188 / 4,418
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 16 / 893
Disability Law 23 / 603
Health and Safety Law 29 / 577
Information Law 7 / 340
Insurance Law 25 / 660
Professional Negligence 108 / 1,299
Bribery and Corruption Law 13 / 413
Charities 68 / 768
Contract Law 45 / 1,431
Copyright Law 13 / 523
Corporate Law 41 / 848
Dental Law 5 / 56
Digital Law 12 / 296
Domestic Violence Law 50 / 900
Education 38 / 423
Elder Law 24 / 321
Energy & Transport 30 / 511
Entertainment and Media Law 5 / 57
Equality Law 40 / 1,098
Financial Crime Law 20 / 463
Fire Safety Law 5 / 180
Governance Law 8 / 272
Healthcare Law 10 / 357
Human rights 34 / 962
IT & Intellectual Property 57 / 1,113
IT and Technology Law 4 / 134
Intellectual Property Law 22 / 626
International Law 17 / 376
International Trade Law 1 / 118
Licensing Law 23 / 503
Manufacturing Law 3 / 83
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 23 / 434
Money & Tax 134 / 1,953
Pensions Law 20 / 489
Privacy Law 15 / 513
Regulations 105 / 2,412
Trade Law 3 / 166
White Collar Crime 14 / 206
National 240 / 11,168

Meet the team of HCR Law

Meet the team of HCR Law

Contact & Locations - HCR Law

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

Reviews

5.0 /5 72 Reviews
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What clients say about HCR Law

Clients praise the firm’s expertise across conveyancing, immigration/visas, wills and probate, employment and regulatory matters, and family law. Reviewers highlight clear technical knowledge, practical problem‑solving and efficient case management that keep transactions moving and achieve strong outcomes. Valued soft skills include clear, patient communication, responsiveness, empathy (including home visits and support in stressful situations), professionalism, calmness under pressure and a personal, caring approach with single points of contact. Many note reliability, proactivity and the ability to demystify complex legal processes, making clients feel supported and well informed.

clear communication
responsive team
professional service
knowledgeable staff
personalised support
efficient handling
calm reassurance
proactive solutions
compassionate approach
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Prof Ihab Abdelrazek Ismail Mohammed

Immigration

very professional and trustworthy

I would like to provide this statement as a testimonial regarding our experience with HCRLAW. HCRLAW supported us during my wife’s application for a replacement card for her settlement visa. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the sincere guidance and extremely professional support we received from the team. The whole team led us through a step by step approach to make the whole process very smooth and eventually successful. A big thank you to Joanne Safadi and Jamie and each and everyone in your team at HCRLAW. Very happy and satisfied with the service and would highly recommend to everyone.. Ihab and Hoda

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Thank you for your review Ihab and Hoda. We appreciate the positive feedback and will pass this on to the team. We look forward to working with you in the future.

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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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Opeyemi Enitan

Employment

Opeyemi

I had a very positive experience with HCR Law during my immigration application. Dionne Russell was extremely professional, supportive, and clear throughout the whole process. She guided me and my family with care, answered our questions, and made everything feel much easier to manage. I truly appreciate the excellent service and would highly recommend Dionne and the team at HCR Law.

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Tom Thorn

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

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Sakunika Perera

Immigration

Sakunika

I had a great experience with this law firm. They helped me with my Skilled Worker visa application and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Their team was knowledgeable, professional, and always available to answer my questions. I highly recommend their services. Special Thanks for Vishal who helped me through the process.

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Tom Thorn

Thank you Sakunika, we're glad your skill worker application went well. I have passed your kind words onto Vishal and the 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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4.6 /5 742 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm’s expertise across conveyancing, immigration/visas, wills and probate, employment and regulatory matters, and family law. Reviewers highlight clear technical knowledge, practical problem‑solving and efficient case management that keep transactions moving and achieve strong outcomes. Valued soft skills include clear, patient communication, responsiveness, empathy (including home visits and support in stressful situations), professionalism, calmness under pressure and a personal, caring approach with single points of contact. Many note reliability, proactivity and the ability to demystify complex legal processes, making clients feel supported and well informed.

clear communication
responsive team
professional service
knowledgeable staff
personalised support
efficient handling
calm reassurance
proactive solutions
compassionate approach
single point

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George Thompson

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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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Tom Thorn

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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Tom Thorn

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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Tom Thorn

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

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House conveyancing

We have asked Tracey to complete 2 house moves for us and wouldn't go anywhere else. She stays on top of the process and deals with others less knowledgeable in a calm and professional way while being very clear on who needs to do what.

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Thank you Duncan for the great review, we have passed your message onto Tracey and the team.

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Joshua Chandler

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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Tom Thorn

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

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Opeyemi Enitan

Employment

Opeyemi

I had a very positive experience with HCR Law during my immigration application. Dionne Russell was extremely professional, supportive, and clear throughout the whole process. She guided me and my family with care, answered our questions, and made everything feel much easier to manage. I truly appreciate the excellent service and would highly recommend Dionne and the team at HCR Law.

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Tom Thorn

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

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