Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : Midlands
Band 4
Email address
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(01905) 612001Chambers Review
HCR Hewitsons has a well-established practice across the Midlands, with key locations in Northampton, Worcester and Birmingham. The firm represents international and UK-based clients in markets such as industrial engineering, real estate and automotive. It handles complex disputes arising in relation to commercial, partnership and shareholder agreements, along with other kinds of litigation. It also often represents high net worth individuals.
Strengths
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"The team have a varied portfolio of experience and sector-specific knowledge between them."
"The team keeps a razor-sharp focus on both the detail and the bigger picture."
"The HCR team are very strong in dealing with and explaining complex issues."
"The team have a varied portfolio of experience and sector-specific knowledge between them."
"The team keeps a razor-sharp focus on both the detail and the bigger picture."
"The HCR team are very strong in dealing with and explaining complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Dominic Hopkins advises clients on shareholder, partnership and contractual disputes. He also has expertise in professional negligence and contentious insolvency matters.
"Dominic is a superb lawyer. He exudes calm and measure and has an eagle eye for both the finer detail and the big picture."
"Dominic Hopkins is always helpful, informed and constructive."
"I was highly impressed with Dominic's levels of service - he's very responsive and knowledgeable."
Elizabeth Beatty heads the firm's dispute resolution practice in the Midlands and has expertise advising on disputes involving shareholders and company directors as well as those concerning contract terminations.
"Elizabeth has a breadth of knowledge which is very unique."
"We continue to work with HCR because of Elizabeth. She provides sound, reliable, no-nonsense advice and will ensure that customer service levels are maintained."