Business Legal Services
Your business is our business If you re looking for an expert legal firm that delivers results, Harrison Clark Rickerbys is the right choice. Our legal experts will take the time to get to know your business and understand your goals so that we can tailor our services to your exact needs. We believe in building relationships with our clients and working with them as a team. Expertise Our clients include large multinational businesses, public sector organisations, charities and start-ups; and we have legal experts in all areas of private and business law, from banking and property through to divorce and inheritance tax planning. With such a breadth of expertise, we can help you with a one-off issue or we can provide ongoing legal support for your business. Value We understand that businesses are under increasing pressure to justify external costs. We pride ourselves on offering the highest quality legal guidance without the City price tag. We re not just cost-effective though we will add value to your business, helping you to save money and grow. Trust With Harrison Clark Rickerbys on board, you ll have peace of mind that you re in expert hands. A carefully chosen team and a high input at partner-level ensure a consistently excellent service for each and every client. We invest in staying up to date with the latest legal developments, meaning you always get the advice you need when you need it. Harrison Clark Rickerbys is ranked in the first tier in Corporate and Commercial Law for the West Midlands. Legal 500
Results-focused, value-driven Investment Our Services for your Business Quality With roots dating back to 1796 and continuing to grow, we now have over 350 staff across five regional offices, including serviced offices in Birmingham and London. We provide legal support to customers throughout the West Midlands, M4 corridor and further afield, including internationally. We put our continued success down to the quality of the services we provide it s something on which we ll never compromise. Don t just take our word for it though - our Lexcel accreditation acknowledges that we are dedicated to delivering excellent client care and high-quality service. We are committed to fundraising for our charitable trust, which donates Corporate social responsibility We care about the environment and we do as much as we can to minimise our negative impact on it. Our team also believes in giving something back and we regularly devote our time to fund raising and helping to get worthwhile projects off the ground. Raising money for charity in a dragon boat race at Hereford City Rotary s Club River Festival We invest in recruiting the best people, as well as retaining talent and keeping our team motivated. Ongoing training courses and investment in the latest technology ensure our staff are kept bang up to date with the latest thinking and have the most efficient processes at their fingertips. We even have a dedicated team which organises regular events and rewards for staff. We offer comprehensive advice in all areas of business law, including: Commercial Commercial Property Corporate Employment law and HR Insolvency Litigation We also have specialist expertise in: Banking and Finance In-House Counsel Intellectual Property Notarial Services Partnerships Planning & Environment Procurement Renewables Start-up businesses Technology & Information Law to charities and worthy causes throughout the region. In the last seven years, we ve raised and donated over 145,000 - that s a lot of walking challenges, marathons, triathlons and Jenny Jones Partner (Barrister); Head of Employment cake sales but it s all been worth it.
Friendly service, commercial focus At Harrison Clark Rickerbys, we re not just legal experts we have an in-depth understanding of business too, and all our legal guidance has a strong commercial focus. We guarantee: A team you can rely on and a single point of contact so you always know how to get in touch. You ll be kept up to date every step of the way so you always understand exactly what s going on. Experts with the breadth and depth of expertise to help, whatever your legal issue, whether you re just starting out or looking to buy, sell or grow your business. Your success matters to us and we re committed to finding the right solutions for your business, whether that s negotiation or legal action. Think of our team as part of your team. You ll have peace of mind that we re one step ahead, keeping you up to date with legal issues and how they will affect you. Excellence in delivery With our commercial focus, we understand that costs matter now more than ever. Our competitive pricing means you ll get the best quality legal advice without paying overinflated prices. You won t just save money on fees, though working with Harrison Clark Rickerbys is an investment in your business. Knowledge We offer much more than just legal guidance. Thanks to our excellent reputation and involvement across numerous sectors, we can provide invaluable insights and information for your business. Whether you re looking to start up, buy, sell or invest, we can open doors to influential funders, contacts, investments and potential clients. Resources Our programme of free seminars, blogs and timely email newsletters provides practical advice and essential updates for your business, giving you peace of mind and saving you time. Training Our bespoke training courses for in-house counsels, tailored to your business s exact needs, allow your team to benefit from sharing ideas and interacting with professional peers. They re also a great way for your company to manage spending on external services. Our teams and our clients benefit from our membership of MSi Global, a network of over 250 firms of accountants and lawyers in more than 100 countries. The network vets firms before they are allowed to join and prides itself on ensuring consistency of style and approach across the member firms as well as quality of advice and service. You ll get clear, practical advice that you ll understand no jargon! Robert Capper, Partner, Head of Commercial
Local advice, national reach Whilst we provide top-quality legal advice in areas of general business law, we also have experts in a number of dedicated areas. Our specialist sector knowledge and experience sets us apart in our ability to assist your business day to day, as well as in one-off situations, such as a particular transaction, ensuring we can quickly get to grips with your key issues to give you practical, sound, commercial advice. We have established close links with bespoke lenders and specialist advisors to ensure that you receive advice from professionals who understand the sector in which your business operates. We are therefore well placed to be among the first to hear of current opportunities within your sector. Our familiarity with the operation of your relevant regulatory bodies means that we can liaise with them on your behalf, should you require. With clients from Scotland to London, as well as international clients, many of our sectors have a truly global reach. We can also provide specialist advice in our key sectors of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Construction; Defence, Security and the Forces; Education; Health and Social Care; and Hospitality, Leisure and Sport. For further information on our sector specialisms, please visit our website www.hcrlaw.com. Public sector Our public sector clients range from local authorities of all sizes, through to the NHS and the police. We ve worked with public sector organisations facing a wide range of challenging situations and achieved landmark judgements. Whether you re dealing with a high-profile employment issue or you need advice on a multi-million pound contract, we can help. We offer much more than most law firms we can even provide tailored in-house training for your own legal team and senior employees, to enable them to approach legal issues with confidence. Harrison Clark Rickerbys practical approach to legal problems is matched by our ability to provide the best expert advice at cost-effective rates we understand how vital this is at a time when every penny spent has to be justified. Our aim is to save you money by giving you the best advice, at the right time.... a commercial firm with partners and staff well able to serve the diverse needs of the business client. It is refreshing to receive partner level and personal service from outstandingly able, experienced and diligent lawyers. James Stirk, Former Head of Legal Tarmac Group
Legal advice for you......for the whole of your life We don t just look after your business interests, we also have solicitors who can advise you in your personal life. With more of us blurring the work/life boundaries, it s good to know you have trusted experts you can rely on to support you, for the whole of your life. Our expert private client team can help with issues relating to the following. Bereavement Boundary Disputes Buying or Selling your Home Children Co-habitation and Pre-nuptial Agreements Divorce and Relationship Issues Domestic Violence Insolvency and Debt Recovery Litigation and Disputes Mediation and Collaboration Powers of Attorney and Elderly Care Planning Rental Agreements and Landlord Advice Tax Planning Wills and Trusts...and more
Cheltenham T: +44 (0)1242 224422 Hereford T: +44 (0)1432 349670 Ross-on-Wye T: +44 (0)1989 562377 Thames Valley T: +44 (0)118 925 6100 Worcester T: +44 (0)1905 612001 Ellenborough House, Wellington Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1YD Thorpe House, 29 Broad Street, Hereford, HR4 9AR 6 High Street, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5HL 200 Brook Drive, Green Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6UB 5 Deansway, Worcester, WR1 2JG Serviced Offices London T: +44 (0)207 014 3360 Birmingham T: +44 (0)121 237 6009 info@hcrlaw.com www.hcrlaw.com Harrison Clark Rickerbys Ltd is authorised and regulated by the SRA