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Expert Legal Services in Cheltenham
Hughes Paddison is a Cheltenham-based law firm providing comprehensive legal services for individuals and businesses. Our team of skilled solicitors specialises in residential and commercial property, family law, wills and estate planning, probate, dispute resolution, and employment law. With decades of combined experience, we prioritise understanding client needs to deliver tailored solutions. Our SRA-regulated practice combines technical expertise with a client-centric approach, ensuring clear communication and practical advice.We serve clients across Gloucestershire and surrounding areas, maintaining a reputation for professionalism and successful outcomes. Our trainee programme reflects our commitment to nurturing legal talent while maintaining high service standards. Through testimonials, clients consistently highlight our responsiveness, expertise, and empathetic handling of complex legal matters.
Services
Residential Property
Divorce and Family Law
Wills and Estate Planning
Probate Services
Commercial Property
Dispute Resolution
Employment Law
Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer SRA-regulated legal expertise across 8 practice areas
- Our team includes specialists with 20+ years' experience in property litigation
- We provide tailored legal solutions for complex family law matters
- Our trainee solicitors receive hands-on experience across multiple legal disciplines
- We maintain a 5-star client satisfaction rating for residential conveyancing
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Professional throughout
Exceptional personable service
Empathetic approach
Excellent legal expertise
Successful outcomes
Services
Residential Property
Our residential property specialists handle conveyancing, leasehold transactions, and property disputes. We assist first-time buyers, homeowners, and investors with all property matters. Clients benefit from our efficient processes and local market knowledge, ensuring smooth transactions and timely completions.
Divorce and Family Law
We provide compassionate yet pragmatic advice on divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. Our accredited mediators help resolve disputes amicably. With decades of experience, we protect client interests while minimising emotional distress during family law proceedings.
Wills and Estate Planning
Our private client team offers comprehensive will drafting, probate, and inheritance tax planning. We create tailored solutions for asset protection and succession planning. Clients receive clear guidance on lasting powers of attorney and care fee arrangements.
Commercial Property
We advise businesses on property acquisitions, leases, and development projects. Our services include title due diligence and property finance arrangements. Commercial clients value our transactional expertise and understanding of business property requirements.
Dispute Resolution
Our litigation team handles commercial and property disputes through negotiation, mediation, and court representation. We focus on cost-effective resolutions while maintaining client interests. Specialisms include property boundary disputes and business contract conflicts.
People
Andrew Turner
Director
Andrew Turner specialises in commercial property and litigation with 25 years' experience. He handles complex property disputes and development projects, maintaining a client-focused approach. His expertise includes adverse possession claims and property transactional work.
Jennifer Allen
Director
Jennifer Allen leads our family mediation practice with specialist accreditation. She handles high-conflict divorce cases and child arrangement disputes, known for empathetic yet pragmatic client support. Her work includes complex financial settlements and prenuptial agreements.
Rachel Stewart
Director
Rachel Stewart heads litigation services, managing commercial and probate disputes. With technical expertise in contentious probate and corporate conflicts, she achieves successful outcomes through strategic negotiation and court representation for business clients.
Heidi Aitken
Director
Heidi Aitken specialises in residential property law with focus on complex conveyancing transactions. She handles high-value property sales and purchases, known for exceptional client service during time-sensitive property deals.
Caroline Farmer
Director
Caroline Farmer leads private client services including wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. Her expertise covers estate administration and inheritance tax planning, providing clear guidance for individuals and executors.
Questions
What areas of law does Hughes Paddison specialise in?
We specialise in residential and commercial property, family law, wills and estate planning, probate, litigation, and employment law for both individuals and businesses.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have combined experience of over 150 years, with specialists in property litigation, family mediation, and commercial law holding industry accreditations.
Can you handle urgent property transactions?
Yes, our conveyancing team regularly completes time-sensitive property deals, including the recent sale of a company asset within a 3-week timeframe.
Are your services available locally?
Based in Cheltenham, we serve clients across Gloucestershire and surrounding areas for both personal and commercial legal matters.
How do you support trainee solicitors?
Our training contract includes rotations through six legal departments, providing hands-on experience under senior solicitors' supervision and structured professional development.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (ID 558379) and maintain professional indemnity insurance as required by law.
Reviews (7)
Adrian Langston
Apr 15, 2022
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Thankyou, that sums up what I want to say about hughes paddison, special mention to Lorraine Bruton and Sara Anderson. The whole experience was made so much better.good luck for the future Kind regards Adrian and Lynda langston
Emma Levings
Mar 11, 2022
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I have used Hughes-Paddison services for Notary services a few times now and Paul Engelbrecht is highly skilled, friendly and 100% reliable. I don't hesitate in recommending him for one second. I have also used Hughes-Paddison's conveyancing and again, the team were incredible. Thank you for all your support.
Dhyana Kim
Aug 31, 2021
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After a stumbling start to the house-buying process with a different law firm who couldn't meet my needs, I feel lucky to have found Hughes Paddison and Lorraine Bruton in particular. She, along with her colleague Sara Anderson, did a fantastic job managing every part of the conveyancing process and ensuring a successful completion. Lorraine was very proactive in making all the necessary enquiries and communicating her findings with me, and I felt confident I was in good hands throughout it all. I will happily be using Hughes Paddison again for any future conveyancing needs.
Sharon Jeary
Aug 28, 2021
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When you use a solicitor its usually in times of need, when you require expert advice and reassurance. This is exactly what our company has received from Hughes Paddison Solicitors and in particular Kimberley Whalen -Blake. Not only is Kimberley extremely well informed and professional; she is also personable and easy to communicate with. She responds to messages and emails promptly and goes over and above to assist. I would have no hesitation in recommending her services; and in the future, if necessary, I will definitely be calling on her expertise.
Serena
Jul 08, 2021
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I cannot thank Lorraine Bruton enough for her kindness, patience and excellent communication throughout the purchase of my new home. The communication during the whole process has been 1st class. Any queries or issues where responded to quickly and efficiently and I felt in the know every step of the way. If you're buying or selling a home 100% go with Hughes Paddison they are excellent.
Pete Searle
Dec 28, 2020
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Lorraine and Sara carried out the sale conveyancing on my property. I was really impressed with the way in which I was kept fully informed at all times, and the pace at which they worked. They were really flexible around the completion arrangements despite the date falling so close to Christmas. Friendly and professional; would definitely use again.
Robert Tribe
Dec 07, 2020
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I've used Hughes Paddison twice for conveyancing and they've been exemplary both times! Jess, Heidi & Nadia have been absolutely wonderful and fully supportive throughout the whole process - which is more than can be said for some solicitors! Highly recommended.
