About us

Hegarty are here to support you through life’s ups and downs.

Our experienced and accomplished team of solicitors and legal advisors can put you, your business and your family in a strong position for the future.

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Established in 1974, we are one of the largest, most successful law firms in the region. We offer expertise across a wide range of legal services and give you the legal support you need for business, for family, for life.

Legal advice with the human touch

It is our people that differentiate us from the competition.

Not only are our staff experts in their individual field of law, but they each have a little extra something that sets them apart from the rest.

We build strong relationships with our clients. Our lawyers are empathetic and friendly – and will take the time to really listen to you and understand your needs.

Our Values

We are approachable - a friendly and compassionate team that listens and communicates effectively

We are honest - transparent and trustworthy in all our actions

We are diligent - committed to finding the best solutions for you

We are knowledgeable - offering solid advice from our experienced professionals

We are here - serving and supporting our clients in the local community

We are dependable - delivering exceptional client care in all our work

The Hegarty client charter

Client Charter
1. You will receive copies of all substantive correspondence.
2. Telephone calls, emails and correspondence from you will be responded to promptly.
3. Letters to you and other parties will be written in plain English.
4. Appointments will be given to you without undue delay and at a time convenient for you.
5. You will be told the basis upon which we will charge you and we will keep you informed about the costs on a regular basis.
6. We aim to provide a pro-active service and you will be updated on your matter as and when there is progress to report.
7. You will be treated fairly at all times and will not be discriminated against because of your race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or belief.
8. Your affairs will be kept confidential and we will not act for anyone else if by so doing we could compromise that confidentiality.

Client Charter:

1. You will receive copies of all substantive correspondence.

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2. Telephone calls, emails and correspondence from you will be responded to promptly.

Client Charter:

3. Letters to you and other parties will be written in plain English.

Client Charter:

4. Appointments will be given to you without undue delay and at a time convenient for you.

Client Charter:

5. You will be told the basis upon which we will charge you and we will keep you informed about the costs on a regular basis.

Client Charter:

6. We aim to provide a pro-active service and you will be updated on your matter as and when there is progress to report.

Client Charter:

7. You will be treated fairly at all times and will not be discriminated against because of your race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or belief.

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8. Your affairs will be kept confidential and we will not act for anyone else if by so doing we could compromise that confidentiality.

Legal advice without the jargon

You won’t need a legal dictionary to understand us. Our lawyers will explain everything to you in plain-English and will never try to bamboozle you with legal speak.

Legal advice with no surprises

We pride ourselves on being open and honest with our clients, both about the likely outcomes of the case and how much it will cost for our services. We offer fixed fee options where possible so you can be assured that there won’t be any nasty surprises along the way.

Your feedback is important to us

We are proud that over 95% of our clients would use us again and recommend our services to friends and family. Feedback from our clients is extremely important to us to help us improve the services we provide.

Community

As one of the biggest law firms in the area, Hegarty is an integral part of the local community in both Peterborough, where we established our first premises back in 1974, and in Stamford, Market Deeping and Oakham.

Hegarty at 50

2024 marks a momentous occasion – Hegarty turns 50! To celebrate this golden milestone, we're embarking on a year-long journey filled with 50 exciting community and charity initiatives.

Accreditations

We are proud to be accredited in a number of areas, which shows our commitment to delivering high quality legal services.

Our commitment to a greener future

At Hegarty we are committed to providing a quality service in a manner that ensures a safe and healthy workplace for our employees, clients and suppliers whilst minimising our potential impact on the environment.

Events

We run a number of seminars and events throughout the year covering a variety of topics.