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3 St James Court, St James Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1RJ

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3 St James Court, St James Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1RJ

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HCR Law Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

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’re part of key moments in your life, whether buying or selling a business, 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 a full range of services to organisations, business leaders and individuals. Our sector experts 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’re part of key moments in your life, whether buying or selling a business, 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 a full range of services to organisations, business leaders and individuals. Our sector experts 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 109 / 4,772
Commercial Property 209 / 3,667
Family Law 228 / 4,224
Immigration Law 30 / 1,156
Wills, Trusts & Probate 342 / 3,763
Immigration 104 / 2,284
Employment 130 / 3,622
Crime/ Criminal Defence 160 / 2,142
Dispute Resolution 162 / 1,802
Company & Commercial 197 / 4,183
Child Law 74 / 1,640
Professional Negligence 110 / 1,298
Consumer 187 / 4,415
Company Law 39 / 970
Banking 57 / 1,032
Personal Injury 211 / 2,650
Care Law 24 / 531
Healthcare Law 9 / 357
Notary 48 / 849
Contract Law 45 / 1,426
Construction 69 / 854
Corporate Law 37 / 843
Dental Law 5 / 56
Insurance Law 22 / 659
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 21 / 433
Clinical Negligence 127 / 1,247
Elder Law 22 / 317
Intellectual Property Law 21 / 625
Pensions Law 21 / 488
Digital Law 12 / 295
Domestic Violence Law 45 / 896
Agriculture 92 / 820
Education 39 / 422
Health and Safety Law 27 / 574
Licensing Law 20 / 501
Money & Tax 130 / 1,951
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 15 / 893
Disability Law 23 / 601
Entertainment and Media Law 5 / 56
IT & Intellectual Property 56 / 1,114
IT and Technology Law 4 / 134
Regulatory Law 10 / 255
Trade Law 2 / 166
Bribery and Corruption Law 12 / 411
Charities 67 / 767
Copyright Law 11 / 522
Energy & Transport 27 / 511
Equality Law 39 / 1,097
Financial Crime Law 18 / 461
Fire Safety Law 5 / 180
Governance Law 7 / 272
Human rights 33 / 962
Information Law 7 / 339
International Law 13 / 376
International Trade Law 1 / 118
Manufacturing Law 2 / 82
Privacy Law 14 / 514
Regulations 101 / 2,409
White Collar Crime 14 / 204
National 235 / 11,165

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 (Open)
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

3 St James Court, St James Place, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1RJ

Reviews

4.8 /5 24 Reviews
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What clients say about HCR Law

Clients praise the firm’s expertise in conveyancing, immigration, employment and regulatory matters, plus probate and family law. Reviewers value clear, practical legal knowledge, problem‑solving and attention to detail. Soft skills highlighted include responsiveness, calmness, empathy, professionalism, patience and good communication; clients emphasise being kept informed, feeling supported through stressful processes and trusting solicitors to take the burden away and achieve timely outcomes.

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Professional, friendly and efficient service from Sarah

Sarah responded quickly and professionally at all stages of the process.

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Housing & Property

Working for our best (legal) interests

My wife and I had not moved house for over forty-two years, and our only thought was to find the best conveyancing solicitor to manage the process, to deal effectively with whatever came up. We had little idea what might ensue, or how long it might take, to move to a new home in a most desirable location. Alice Gathern, at HCR Legal LLP, was the ideal answer to our needs. Her fair-minded insistence on legal matters, advice about issues arising, responding to our enquiries promptly and calmly, provided us with the kind of professional service that a client most desires.

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Thank you John for the great feedback, we have passed your kind words onto Alice 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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Anne

Exceptional Professional - Nicola Wheater

Throughout the whole process leading up to the hearing it was clear that Nicola Wheater is an exceptional professional - sharp-minded with a strong attention to detail and a patient manner which has never gone unnoticed. Nicola was pragmatic, intelligent and calm - all qualities which have been appreciated. Nicola Wheater and Valerie Charbit (Counsel - Red Lion Chambers) were a fine team offering much reassurance to our organisation at an emotionally difficult time....

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We're pleased Nicola and the team were able to assist at your hearing, Anne. We will pass on your feedback to the team regarding their patience and attention to detail. Thank you for your review and we look forward to working with you in the future should you require our services.

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Anna

HCR Legal Worcester

I would recommend Georgina G. as a family solicitor. She communicates clear and attentive to detail. She has a good legal knowledge, friendly and motivated to achieve a resolution.

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Thanks for your review, Anna. We're pleased Georgina was able to help you achieve a resolution. We will pass on your feedback to the team regarding their clear communication and attentiveness and look forward to working with you in the future.

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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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Jennifer

I cannot recommend Kash Dosanjh highly enough. From start to finish, he was incredibly patient, informative, and supportive. He guided me through my matter with clarity, taking the time to explain my options. What really stood out was how thorough and genuinely caring he was — it never felt like just a case on a file. He listened carefully, anticipated potential issues, and provided advice that made me feel confident and supported throughout. His professionalism, combined with his approachable and empathetic manner, made a stressful process much easier to navigate. I am truly grateful for his guidance and would happily recommend him to anyone needing a solicitor who not only knows their stuff but genuinely cares about their clients.

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Andrew

Other than the individual actions of one solicitor which was very good, the rest of the service and experiences over almost 12 months for our business has not been good. The communication is awful, advice is not definitive and the rates are exceptionally high for a service which doesn't match the costs. I could not recommend them at all, and despite multiple attempted to contact them recently over a legal need, we have received ZERO communication which has prompted us to switch firms.

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Milly Munro family solicitor &Adam Cotterill immigration solicitor.they are the best solicitor &very good hearted people.they help me lots&I recommend everyone who needs family or immigration solicitors.

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Thank you for your review, Rufee. We're pleased Milly, Adam and the team were able to assist with you. We will pass on your feedback to the team regarding their kindness and support and look forward to working with you in the future.

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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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4.6 /5 736 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm’s expertise in conveyancing, immigration, employment and regulatory matters, plus probate and family law. Reviewers value clear, practical legal knowledge, problem‑solving and attention to detail. Soft skills highlighted include responsiveness, calmness, empathy, professionalism, patience and good communication; clients emphasise being kept informed, feeling supported through stressful processes and trusting solicitors to take the burden away and achieve timely outcomes.

responsive communication
professional service
knowledgeable staff
calm reassuring
efficient handling
problem solving
attention to detail
single point
supportive guidance
stress‑free process

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Housing & Property

Professional and competent

Selling a house is a stressful process, but Alison made it as pain-free as possible, guiding us through the paperwork and keeping us updated throughout.

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Housing & Property

Great experience with conveyancing

In the spring Tracey Crolla dealt with the conveyancing of a property where I was the power of attorney for the elderly owner who had gone in to a Care Home. It was an extremely stressful period for me but Tracey Crolla and her assistant Tracey Harding were both extremely understanding and helpful. Tracey Crolla kept me informed throughout the process and I wouldn't hesitate to use HCR Law again or recommend them to others.

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House sale/purchase

The purchase of my new bungalow and unfortunate delayed sale of my house, due to a breakdown in the chain, was handled exceptionally well.

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Housing & Property

Above and beyond!

Tracey and Amy are a dream team and have completed many matters for me since the beginning of the year and I will continue to use them for many more. Both are very responsive and helpful making complex matters seem far more manageable.

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Hello Lizzi, thank you for your kind words. I have passed your positive review onto Tracey and the team.

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Housing & Property

Fantastic support in the sale of London Flat

Laura has been brilliant throughout the sale of my leasehold flat in London. She guided us through the complexities of the leasehold transfer process and the requirements for demonstrating compliance with the Building Safety Act. Her knowledge, professionalism and responsiveness made a potentially stressful process much easier to manage. I would highly recommend Laura and look forward to working with her again in the future.

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Thank you for the great review Will, we're glad the sale of your flat went well. I have passed your kind words onto Laura and the team.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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