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HCR Law

Suite 4a, Hodge House, 114-116 St. Mary Street, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 1DY

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Suite 4a, Hodge House, 114-116 St. Mary Street, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 1DY

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Children Law accreditation awarded to HCR Law
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to HCR Law
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care 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.

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4.9
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95%+
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16% above
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95%+
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16% above
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Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
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
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care 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 166 / 4,769
Commercial Property 263 / 3,667
Family Law 256 / 4,221
Wills, Trusts & Probate 380 / 3,760
Employment 185 / 3,621
Immigration Law 33 / 1,147
Dispute Resolution 182 / 1,801
Company & Commercial 251 / 4,185
Child Law 86 / 1,638
Crime/ Criminal Defence 179 / 2,139
Care Law 42 / 532
Professional Negligence 138 / 1,297
Healthcare Law 17 / 356
Consumer 249 / 4,416
Contract Law 51 / 1,427
Elder Law 29 / 314
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 18 / 425
Banking 65 / 1,031
Construction 86 / 856
Dental Law 7 / 56
Immigration 134 / 2,281
Personal Injury 256 / 2,653
Company Law 43 / 969
Digital Law 13 / 295
Insurance Law 29 / 663
Notary 90 / 843
Agriculture 127 / 819
Clinical Negligence 163 / 1,246
Education 52 / 424
IT & Intellectual Property 100 / 1,113
IT and Technology Law 5 / 132
Licensing Law 21 / 500
Regulatory Law 13 / 256
Bribery and Corruption Law 15 / 411
Charities 76 / 770
Copyright Law 17 / 522
Corporate Law 45 / 842
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 29 / 894
Disability Law 34 / 602
Domestic Violence Law 47 / 897
Energy & Transport 35 / 511
Entertainment and Media Law 5 / 56
Equality Law 45 / 1,097
Financial Crime Law 20 / 461
Fire Safety Law 8 / 180
Governance Law 11 / 273
Health and Safety Law 31 / 575
Human rights 43 / 963
Information Law 9 / 338
Intellectual Property Law 26 / 623
International Law 17 / 377
International Trade Law 2 / 118
Manufacturing Law 4 / 82
Money & Tax 176 / 1,951
Pensions Law 25 / 486
Privacy Law 18 / 515
Regulations 125 / 2,413
Trade Law 4 / 165
White Collar Crime 18 / 203
National 318 / 11,165

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Suite 4a, Hodge House, 114-116 St. Mary Street, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 1DY

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The firm specialises in conveyancing, property, employment, family and regulatory law, probate, wills and lasting powers of attorney, and dispute/leasehold matters. Clients praise technical expertise, proactive problem‑solving and efficient, results‑focused case management. Valued soft skills include clear, timely communication, professionalism, empathy, calm reassurance, approachability and reliability. Reviewers highlight responsiveness, attention to detail, practical solutions under pressure and a client‑centred, supportive manner that reduces stress and delivers successful outcomes.

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The firm specialises in conveyancing, property, employment, family and regulatory law, probate, wills and lasting powers of attorney, and dispute/leasehold matters. Clients praise technical expertise, proactive problem‑solving and efficient, results‑focused case management. Valued soft skills include clear, timely communication, professionalism, empathy, calm reassurance, approachability and reliability. Reviewers highlight responsiveness, attention to detail, practical solutions under pressure and a client‑centred, supportive manner that reduces stress and delivers successful outcomes.

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proactive approach
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Malcolm Carrington

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Housing & Property

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On the ball and will push to achieve results and kept me informed during the process

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Laura is incredible.

Laura was recommended to us as first time buyers and we don’t know what we would have done without her. We felt at ease the entire process, always felt like we could jump on a call and felt like we learnt a lot from the experience. We would recommend Laura to anyone and everyone - she is incredible and just an absolute delight to work with. We will miss our frequent chats with Laura - that is how you know you found the right lawyer!

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Tom Thorn

Hello Sophie and Jay, thank you for your great review. We're glad that your first purchase went well and have passed your kind words onto Laura and the team.

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Housing & Property

Consistently goes above and beyond

Have now had the benefit of Laura's support on a number of transactions and she consistently goes above and beyond to take the burden of the process away from you and to make up for the slack of other parties involved in the process. Almost as sure as any potential problem arises, Laura has either come up with a solution or has the alternatives available to provide you with a sensible option not losing sight of the objective to get the deal done effectively. All the time keeping you adequately appraised of progress. Could not recommend highly enough.

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

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Housing & Property

Complex Conveyancing at a Distance

We were selling the family home inherited from our parents, who had bought it in the 1950s. Numerous issues arose, including a long-standing uncompleted party-wall award. At all times, Samantha Houlden from HCR was on top of the detail and took a shrewd, practical approach, responding quickly. Neither a late switch in purchasers nor the fact that the property was a considerable distance away held back the eventual smooth completion of the sale. Prompt, professional advice removed the anxiety that can easily surround such a major transaction.

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Thank you David for the great review, we are glad the house sale went through and we have passed your words onto Samantha and the team.

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Irina Pitsik

Employment

Employment Law Expert Matthew Gillett - Outstanding service

I highly recommend Matt Gillett for his outstanding work in employment law. He demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and sharp judgment from the start, giving me complete confidence throughout. Matt quickly got to the heart of the matter, identified the key points within a complex agreement, and set out a clear, compelling position. His communication was precise, firm, and highly effective—applying the right level of pressure while remaining entirely professional. Thanks to his decisive and strategic approach, the matter was resolved efficiently with an excellent outcome. Matt is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to achieving the best results for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him.

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

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From the initial phone call through to attending our appointment at HCR Law in Hereford, the entire process was smooth and efficient. Booking was straightforward, and we were able to secure a same-day appointment, which was greatly appreciated. Upon arrival, the reception area was clean and well-presented. The two receptionists were attentive, professional, and welcoming. They promptly checked us in and quickly contacted the lawyer we were scheduled to meet. The lawyer herself was punctual, approachable, and highly efficient. The meeting was clear, well-structured, and handled with professionalism, making the overall experience quick and easy. Overall, we were very pleased with the service and would highly recommend

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Thank you Illy for the positive review. We have passed your kind words onto the Hereford team.

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Remarkable unhelpful and rude when just asking for logics information. Let alone the Will they created that ripped our family apart. Vile group of people.

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Tom Thorn

Dear Robert. We are sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the service you received. We would welcome the opportunity to investigate the issue further. Please email us full details of the issues you have encountered at complaints@hcrlaw.com and we would be happy to investigate the matter further.

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Joanne Greenhill

Family Law

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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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Tom Thorn

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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Awful service

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Dear Mary We are sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the service you received. We would welcome the opportunity to investigate the issue further. Please email us full details of the issues you have encountered at complaints@hcrlaw.com and we would be happy to investigate the matter further.

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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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