Incorporating Fortescue Graham & Lloyd

Hedleys has a long tradition of treating disputes as problems to be solved. The rest of the world appears to be catching up.
Hedleys bring a variety of experience and expertise from different perspectives. Seeing your problem from a number of angles, we are better placed to find solutions.
Our solicitors have worked in various ways to solve disputes and we do not start out declaring “See you in court!” but whilst we do have experience in issuing, managing, contesting and settling cases in the courts, there is often commercial sense in negotiating rather than issuing claims. Not only is there commercial sense in doing so, the law now requires that people in dispute consider mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) before issuing claims.
As well as using the traditional approach of negotiating, we have experience in the mediation/ADR processes and can help explore out of court settlements saving you time, money and anxiety.
If you do need to use the Court system, then we have the expertise to assist you.
At Hedleys, we know that you do not want to have a good legal case ruined by the approach taken by the lawyer. We are familiar with acting for both claimants and defendants, so we can give your case the individual approach you want for it.
As Hedleys has extensive experience of local government all the way down to Parish Council level, we have built up considerable experience in disputes unique to public and charitable bodies as well as more general conflict.
We can handle disputes concerning:
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Land and property |
Employment |
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Landlord & tenant |
Debt recovery – private and commercial |
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Defamation/libel |
Data Protection |
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Public law |
Sale of goods |
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Tort (breach of duty) |
Breach of Contract |
"Some of our previous experiences with the legal profession have been a bit hit and miss, but we are delighted with Hedleys. The service Sarah Christmas provides is fantastic – she responds very quickly to our calls, much faster than many firms would. Communication is excellent and we value that very highly as we work to tight deadlines and need regular updates. Hedleys provide the kind of all round business model that our company now needs, and we are happy to recommend them."
Marble Hill Property Consultants"The purchase of a large number of property leases and the freehold was planned against a very tight schedule and deadline. Hedleys operated efficiently, without delays, and enabled us to complete our purchase within our timescales."
Roger Charters Birchwood Asset Management Ltd"I was initially recommended to Hedleys by my accountants, and I have been very impressed with the service I have received. Sarah Christmas handled my property dispute extremely efficiently, responding quickly and patiently to my many emails, and making the whole process stress free. I have subsequently worked with Chris Hughes, who has an excellent eye for detail and ensured the ideal outcome for me. I feel in safe hands with Hedleys – they really are focused on my best interests."
Des Reid"I originally chose Hedleys as they were local to where we lived, and I think the fact that I have used them 3 times in relatively quick succession speaks for itself. During this period I also used another solicitor, and this made me realise just how good the Hedley practice is – they provide swift communication and very professional advice, and have reasonable charges. I would definitely recommend them."
John Derry"I first used Hedleys as they were my Uncle’s solicitor. I developed a confident and positive relationship with Chris Hughes and found him to be effective, efficient and plain speaking. I built up a trust with Chris, which I felt was very important, and I knew that my best interests were being secured. Because we communicated mostly via email this made contact easy for both parties, enabling us to look at formal documents and ratify anything. Above all, I was impressed with the quiet efficiency of the processes and I have absolute confidence in Hedleys."
Richard Williams"I found Hedleys by doing a Google search on local solicitors. I chose them because they responded quickly and were well priced. And I certainly wasn’t disappointed! They dealt with everything in a timely and friendly fashion. They were happy to go the extra mile, and I felt they really fought my corner. They were very personable, good value for money, quick and efficient. In fact, I was so pleased with the service I even sent flowers!"
Sue Cooper