Client Portfolio

Hegarty LLP Solicitors represent a broad range of clients, from private individuals to national companies employing thousands of people.  Below are comments and details of some of the clients we represent. 

"We always look to do business where we can locally and Richard Hegarty and his team offers the opportunity to do business with an efficient, professional law practice".

Iain Forsythe, Managing Director, Premier Kitchens & Bedrooms

Phorpres Close,Cygnet Park, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8FZ

Tel:01733 294071   www.premier-kitchens.co.uk

"I would personally like to thank Richard Hegarty for the reliable and professional work that he and Hegarty LLP have done for us in the years our two companies have been associates, without his knowledge and expertise, which he has happily extended, I imagine the previous years being somewhat harder to place to do business.  I look forward to his continual support and guidance assisting Acrabuild in its commercial development and long term growth."  

John Foster, Director, Acrabuild Limited

Stirling Way, Northfields Industrial Estate, Market Deeping, Peterborough 

Tel: 01778 342751

"V Couzens (Stamford) Ltd has used Hegarty LLP formerly Hegarty and Co from when Richard (Hegarty) first started his business.

As both a builder and contractor and property rental company we have always received an excellent, efficient, reliable and professional service from you.  If a problem occurs whether it be evening or weekend you are always willing to help solve the situation personally and this contact with you is very important to us.

We fully recommend you to our clients and friends." 

V Couzens, Managing Director, V Couzens (Stamford) Ltd

Uffington Road, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2EX  Tel: 01780 763819

"I have been a client and firm supporter of Hegarty and Co since its inception.

As well as having had the general services of the practice available to me and my various companies, I have been especially fortunate in having the personal services of Richard at my disposal throughout this time during which he has acted on my behalf in a significant trade sale of my first business and during the AIM listing of my second business. Both of these were in financial services and Richard's advice and service and that of his colleagues who also were involved were immensely valuable.

Richard has also advised me on a variety of property transactions, particularly in recent years to our property company, Cambridge Real Estate Ltd, where his advice and attention to detail have once more proved of great benefit to us. 

Throughout the circa 30 years of our relationship, I have never known Richard be anything other than level headed irrespective of the heat of the moment, with the ability to think through a problem rationally and be available for advice literally 24/7.

I know Richard makes every effort to spread his own good housekeeping to all departments within the practice and I would unreservedly recommend Richard, his partners and colleagues to any person or business desirous of a top class, caring and compassionate firm of legal advisers. It has been my pleasure to have recommended dozens of such clients to this firm over the years".

David Slater, Chairman, Cambridge Real Estates Ltd

13 Main Street, Barrowden, Rutland, LE15 8EQ  Tel:01572 747788

"Hegarty LLP Solicitors currently handles all legal matters associated with our business. Hegarty delivers what we need, a responsive professional service which supports our business and improves our well being.

Our business is handled by Andrew Heeler whose warmth and humour brings enjoyment to even the most mundane legal matters."

David White CEng MCIBSE MIMechE, Managing Director, Building Services Design

1 Brisbane House, Corbygate Business Park, Priors Haw Road, Corby. NN17 5JG Tel: 01536 403304

"Thanks to the Hegarty's team our new home conveyancing now runs smoothly and efficiently. Hegarty's are our recommended solicitors on all of our developments and Yvonne and her team are able to provide our clients with a comprehensive service which in turn allows Persimmon to accurately forecast our business in line with our target exchange dates.

High levels of customer satisfaction and great communication between the Persimmon site based and head office staff are an added bonus.

Well done and thanks to Yvonne and all at Hegarty's."

Paul Bennett, Sales & Marketing Director, Persimmon East Midlands

Persimmon House, 19 Commerce Road, Peterborough Business Park. Lynch Wood, Peterborough. PE2 6LR. Tel: 01733 397242

"I began working with Martin Bloom during my previous employment with Thomas Cook. In September 2004 I moved to LA fitness and requested that we secure Martin's services because I had worked so well with him in the past. LA fitness agreed and we set about a programme of cultural change within the business. With guidance from Martin we introduced a thorough HR Manual and began implementing the policies and procedures.

I particularly like the fact that Martin is so accessible - answering his calls himself and always ready with clear and concise advice. The 4 HR Managers and the Head of HR are all confident in Martin's guidance and trust him to give us the best advice. We all speak with him regularly.  

It is our belief that as a direct result of the support we have from Martin and the policies and procedures we have implemented with his guidance, we have not lost a Tribunal for over 3 years and we currently have no Tribunal's pending against us.  

Whenever a Tribunal has been raised against us, Martin's preparation is detailed and thorough. He has ensured that he fully understands the workings of our business and he inspires our witnesses with confidence when they have to give evidence. He prepares everything for us including statements and we are always fully briefed.  

Martin's approach towards us is friendly and professional. He treats us as individuals and is liked and respected by the whole HR team. We will be continuing to work with him."

Sally Kirwan, HR Manager, LA Fitness

LA Leisure Ltd, Sandall Stones Road, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster. DN3 1QR

"I have known Carl professionally for over 20 years, and have been instructed by him fairly frequently during that time, in ancillary relief cases of increasing size and complexity.

He is one of the most charming and level-headed practitioners in the field. He has excellent judgment, a sound technical ability developed from the experience of many years at the coal-face, coupled with a manner that cannot fail to put clients at their ease. When he instructs me, I find, almost invariably, that the advice he has given to a client is spot-on. To use a card-playing analogy, he knows when to twist and when to stick."

John Stocker, Barrister, 1 Garden Court Family Law Chambers

Temple, London. EC4Y 9BJ. Tel: 020 7797 7929

"Rivercircle have engaged Tim on a number of occasions, and have always been delighted with his timely response and the case outcomes. Tim doesn't waste time telling you how difficult your issue or problem is, he just gets on with giving you sound practical advice. He's a reassuring umbrella on a rainy day."

Jonathan Theobalds, Managing Director, Rivercircle Ltd

316 Padholme Road, Peterborough. PE1 5XL. Tel: 01733 315101

"I have worked with Tim on employment law issues for over 6 years. In my current role as Head of HR at Workplace Law Group, Cambridge, I am able to involve Tim in both our training for clients as well as a legal advisor.

I am happy to recommend Tim to our members as I know that he will quickly establish a rapport with them even though they are having a difficult time i.e. they are dealing with an Employment Tribunal Claim. Tim has the ability to explain complex issues to managers so they can understand the situation and he is happy to work with me to support those clients through the whole process.

Tim also delivers training such as Mock Employment Tribunals with me and he makes the day fun not just for the delegates but for me as well.

I value Tim's flexibility and honesty as well as his straightforward style of working."

Jayn Bond, Head of HR, Workplace Law Group

2nd Floor, Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge. CB1 2RE

Tel: 0871 777 8881

"Anne Corder Recruitment has been associated with Hegartys for over 20 years - both as joint partners at regular employment law seminars and on a professional basis.

From an employment law perspective, Martin Bloom and Tim Thompson are recognised as being leading experts in the field and the depth and breadth of knowledge they have been able to impart to HR professionals at our regular seminars has guaranteed a full house every time.

Professionally, we have used Hegartys for a range of services including conveyancing, contracts, employment law and will preparation and have found the same level of customer service and expertise in each area of their business. Staff provide a reassuringly authoritative but friendly approach and simplifying legalese into plain English.

We would have no hesitation in recommending them for any legal services."

Anne Corder, Managing Partner, Anne Corder Recruitment

4 Park Road, Peterborough. PE1 2TD

Tel: 01733 319888

"We have been working with Hegartys for over 10 years in land acquisition, plot conveyancing, litigation and employment advice and in all aspects of their work for us they have been friendly, professional and above all supportive of Stamford Homes. As an expanding business, we required a legal practice to grow with us and Hegartys have continually provided us with the level of service we required.

More recently Hegarty LLP has joined our panel of recommended experts so Yvonne and her team have been acting for our customers on the purchase of their homes. The Stamford Homes Sales Advisors appreciate working with the conveyancing team at Hegartys because of the high level of communication provided by the team - this means our Sales Advisors can keep the customers updated regularly - and the helpful nature of the staff"

Peter Bond, Sales Director, Stamford Homes

Ashurst, Southgate Park, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough. PE2 6YS

Tel: 01733 396600

A selection of comments taken from letters and feedback received from some of our individual clients:-

"May I take this opportunity to thank you, Tim, for the way you have conducted these negotiations on my behalf. It has been a difficult period for me but through it all you have offered support and professional advice, along with an appropriate level of 'tongue in cheek' humour which has been most welcome and appreciated."

An Employment client

"I was extremely happy with the quality advice and the level of customer service provided by Tim  and the rest of the people at Hegarty. This was invaluable in providing me with the objectivity and reassurance I needed during a difficult period."

An Employment client

"We would like to thank you for your professionalism in dealing with our wills. Through our meetings together and the documentation which you prepared for us we have noticed that there was a marked difference between the level of detail covered by your firm in preparing our wills to that of other firms in the City.

We would definitely recommend your firm to any parties who expressed an interest in this area."

A Trust & Probate client

"I can only praise you all, it was a very smooth transaction, I did not have to worry at all."

A Trust & Probate client

"I have used the services of Hegarty LLP Solicitors twice. On both occasions I received excellent service."

A Trust & Probate client

"I cannot suggest anything to add to the high quality service that you provide, I consider it to be most efficient in every way."

A Trust & Probate client

"Everything was explained in a friendly, easy to understand way. If we had realised making a will was so easy we wouldn't have put it off for so long!"

A Trust & Probate client

"Sincere thanks to Joanna for her professional and sensitive manner throughout our meetings, thus a very difficult time for me became tolerable."

A Trust & Probate client

"I write to thank you for concluding the administration of my late mother's estate. The service provided and level of communication has been excellent and the matter has been completed much quicker than I initially expected."

A Trust & Probate client

"Greg showed compassion and was very helpful and approachable. Thank you."

A Trust & Probate client

"Fantastic service! Greg & colleagues really efficient and helpful, and dealt sensitively with my feelings about my mother's death as well as with all the practical/legal issues."

A Trust & Probate client

"Miss Scales was extremely approachable and friendly and gave good advice. Many thanks."

A Trust & Probate client

"Your service could not be improved, Jo was a credit to your company very kind and helpful at keeping in touch all the time. Thank you."

A Trust & Probate client

"Every dealing we have had with Greg and Hegarty as a whole has been excellent - I would recommend you to all. Many thanks"

A Trust & Probate client

"First class professional service - would highly recommend"

A Trust and Probate client

"Thank you for the thorough service you have provided on my case."

A Family client

"So thankful for the direct friendly way Jane handled things. Can't thank her enough, especially through a trying time in my life. Nothing but positive to say!"

A Family client

"As far as I'm concerned the service I received was outstanding and you can't improve on perfection."

A Family client

"Would like to thank Sara Young for her support and advice during this difficult time - very supportive."

A Criminal defence client

"Nothing could improve because it was a fantastic job well done and I personally want to thank all those involved. Thanks so much!"

A Criminal defence client

"Julie Murtagh is an amazing solicitor and I think of her as a friend as well now. She worked ever so hard on my behalf and it is much appreciated."

A Criminal defence client

"Thank you Sean for the very friendly, helpful and excellent handling of my case."

A Personal Injury client

"It was a seamless process from start to finish. Thank you for a professional service with ongoing regular communication in straight talking plain English."

A Personal Injury client

"Just excellent service and communication from Jo right through a long process which was made difficult by the other party."

A Personal Injury client

"Sean's handling of my case was exemplary. I am delighed with the service I received and would recommend him to anyone. Excellent!"

A Personal Injury client

"Excellent service. When information was requested it was received promptly. Thank you."

A Personal Injury client

"Service from Sean was fantastic and would not hesitate to recommend to friends and family"

A Personal Injury client

"Every person I spoke to - face to face or on the phone - was very polite and helpful at all times."

A Conveyancing client

"Nice to find real people in the legal profession."

A Conveyancing client

"The whole service was first class from Graham and his office."

A Conveyancing client

"Pamela was very good in the way she handled all aspects of this transaction. I was pleased that she was especially available to meet us during her lunch hour."

A Conveyancing client

"Extremely happy with service. This is why we did not hesitate to use your services again."

A Conveyancing client

"Excellent service. Yvonne is very efficient, helpful and approachable. Thanks very much."

A Conveyancing client

"Very professional and speedy. A pity all solicitors are not the same. Pamela is warm and friendly, a wonderful person to associate with."

A Conveyancing client

"Good prompt service and sound advice."

A Company client

"No need for any improvement. It was the occasional pro-active email asking us what debts had been paid which impressed me. We are used to having to chase solicitors! "

A Debt Recovery client

Please note that in the interest of client confidentiality the above quotes are anonymous. For the avoidance of doubt regarding the legitimacy of the sources, the original comments are available for inspection by the appropriate professional bodies should they be required.

Thinking of changing solicitors?

We realise that prospective clients will only change from their current solicitors if we can demonstrate the benefits they will gain in terms of expertise, service and fees.

We are always happy to produce a proposal document for prospective clients, and provide details of current clients as references to whom they can talk to first to get a  “client’s view” on how we perform. 

For more information please contact Richard Hegarty on 01733 295600 or email:richard.hegarty@hegarty.co.uk