Growing UK legal firm recognised by Legal 500

Regional law firm, Holmes & Hills, continues to be recognised as one of the leading providers of specialist legal advice to businesses and individuals across the East Anglia region by an independent body the Legal 500.

Holmes & Hills has a highly respected planning department, providing its legal expertise across the country, advising all manner of stakeholders, including public authorities, commercial enterprise and individuals.

This department has once again been recognised in the top tier. In addition to recognition for planning solicitors Steven Hopkins, Michael Harman and Joanna Lilliott, solicitor Sarah Hare has been recognised as a Rising Star an accolade usually reserved for Associate lawyers.

An area of specialist work highlighted by Legal 500 is Blight and Compulsory Purchase Order claims where work has been commenced on high profile projects, such as the Heathrow airport expansion.

The Commercial Property department retains its recommendation, with Partner, Rebecca Mason also retaining the title of Leading Individual. In addition, commercial property solicitor Phillipa Jerram is noted as a key lawyer, cited by Legal 500 as an ‘efficient, knowledgeable and commercial lawyer’.

Both Holmes & Hills Construction Law and Corporate & Commercial departments have been recognised as ‘Firms To Watch.’

Commenting on the news, Rebecca Mason, joint managing partner of the firm, said: “The Legal 500 directory is an independent recognition of the law firms in the country that provide ‘leading’ advice. I am delighted that Holmes & Hills has been recognised for its expertise by the Legal 500 directory across a number of specialist areas of law.”

“Holmes & Hills Solicitors continues to thrive and grow as the firm propels forward, following the opening of our regional head office and a new permanent sixth office location. We have recruited extensively meaning that we now have a compliment of over 170 people providing expert advice to individuals, families and businesses.”

“Holmes & Hills has had offices in north Essex for over 200 years and we look forward to continuing to serve the community for many more years to come.”

Holmes & Hills has six offices across East Anglia, providing services both regionally and throughout England and Wales. The company are increasingly recognised in many specialist areas with expertise of our lawyers sought Nationwide. Appointments can be facilitated by telephone or video conferencing, or in-person.

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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