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Here at Hugh James, we're a team of passionate and dedicated lawyers who care deeply about making a positive impact on the world around us. Since our beginning, we've been driven by a desire to fight for the right outcomes, solve complex problems, and protect the livelihoods of our clients. We're committed to supporting our people, our communities, and our planet.
Our Story
As a leading, full-service UK law firm, we've built a reputation for being fearless in the face of challenge. We never shy away from a problem that needs unraveling, and we're always ready to take on a new challenge. Our team of experts works tirelessly to provide top-notch legal services to businesses, individuals, and organizations across a wide range of sectors.
Our Services
Our comprehensive range of legal services includes:
- For Business: Banking & finance, Commercial, Commercial property, Competition law, Construction, Corporate and M&A, Dispute resolution, Employment, Energy & renewables, Health & safety, Information law, Insolvency, Insurance & corporate risk, Intellectual property, Licensing, Mining, minerals, & land resources, Professional negligence, Projects (PPP, PFI, MIM), Property litigation, Real estate finance
- For Individuals: Court of Protection, Defamation, Dispute resolution, Employment - individuals, Environmental nuisance, Estate administration, Family, Inquests, Motoring offences, Nursing care fee recovery, Personal wealth & estate planning, Powers of attorney, Private wealth disputes, Professional regulation, Property litigation, Residential property, Trusts, Wills
- For Public & Third Sector: Adult social services, Banking & finance, Charities, Children's social services, Commercial, Commercial property, Construction, Corporate and M&A, Dispute resolution, Education, Employment, Fire safety, Health & safety, Housing management, Information law, Insurance & corporate risk, Legacy protection services for charities, Local authority training consortium, Mining, minerals, & land resources, Planning law, Procurement & subsidy control, Professional regulation, Projects (PPP, PFI, MIM), Property litigation, Public inquiries, Regulatory, Social housing
- For Personal Injury & Claims: Asbestos claims, Court of Protection, Criminal injury compensation, Data protection claims, Environmental claims, Fatal inquest claims, Financial mis-selling, Harmful product claims, Holiday accident claims, Medical negligence, Military legal services, Personal injury compensation, Serious injury claims, Sexual abuse compensation, Work related illness compensation
- For Banks & Financial Institutions: Banking & finance, Development of processes and systems for volume work, Insurance & corporate risk, Planning, Professional trust & estate dispute services, Subrogated recovery, Volume wills, probate, & trusts
- For Property & Construction: Banking & finance, Commercial property, Construction, Dispute resolution, Insurance & corporate risk, Mining, minerals, & land resources, Planning, Professional negligence, Projects (PPP, PFI, MIM), Property litigation, Real estate finance, Residential property, Social housing, Subrogated recovery
- For Tech, Media, & Telecoms: Gambling licensing, Gaming (Gambling & Non-Gambling), Media & entertainment, Technology & IT, Telecommunications
- Specialist Sectors: Aerospace & defence, Agriculture, Charities, Cryptocurrency & digital assets, Education, Energy & renewables, Healthcare, Hospitality & leisure, Mining, minerals, & land resources, Rail, Social housing, Sport
Our People
Our team of experts is comprised of some of the UK's leading lawyers, who are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. We pride ourselves on our personal approach to client relationships, and we're committed to adding value as business partners, trusted advisors, mentors, and supporters.
Get in Touch
If you're looking for expert legal advice, or simply want to learn more about Hugh James, we're here to help. Whether you're a business, individual, or organization, we're ready to take on your next challenge.
Communication and Service Issues
Several reviewers have expressed frustration with the communication and service provided by Hugh James. Some have experienced long wait times, unreturned calls, and unresponsive solicitors. Others have reported being passed from one solicitor to another, leading to a lack of continuity and misunderstandings.
Probate and Conveyancing Issues
Some reviewers have had negative experiences with Hugh James' probate and conveyancing services. One reviewer reported a two-and-a-half-year delay in processing their grandmother's estate, while another experienced a prolonged conveyancing process that took over two years to complete.
NHS Continuing Healthcare Claims
A few reviewers have praised Hugh James' expertise in handling NHS Continuing Healthcare claims. These reviewers reported exceptional service, professionalism, and a successful outcome.
Positive Experiences
Many reviewers have had positive experiences with Hugh James, praising the firm's professionalism, communication, and successful outcomes in various areas of law, including Environmental, Personal Injury, and Estate matters. Some reviewers have appreciated the individual attention and support provided by specific solicitors.
