Law firm expands border presence

Law firm, HCR Law has opened a new office in Shrewsbury strengthening its presence across England and Wales.

The new location brings the firm’s total to 13 offices nationwide, supporting its ambition to be the leading independent regional law firm.

To mark the opening, HCR Law welcomes new partners Lynda Richards and Amy Morris, and associate Jake Moses, all joining from a well-established Shropshire firm.

Renowned for their expertise in private client services, the team advises on estate and succession planning for high net worth individuals and business owners. Each is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, recognised globally for excellence in private client advice.

The Shrewsbury office will also be home to Agriculture and Estates partner Charlotte Nutting. Charlotte, joined HCR Law in May 2025, and is well connected to the region, having worked at law firms in Shropshire and across the West Midlands.

She has also previously served on the committee of the Shropshire Law Society, including a year as president, has dedicated time to both Women in Property and is a member of the Agricultural Law Association.

HCR Law Agriculture and Estates partner Matt Hayes said: "This is an exciting way to start the new year. Shrewsbury has long been part of our strategic growth plan, and with strong client demand in the region, this move allows us to deepen our local connections and deliver exceptional service.

“We’re delighted to welcome Lynda, Amy and Jake to HCR Law. I look forward to working alongside them, supporting our clients across Shropshire, from our new Shrewsbury office.”

The office will provide full-service legal support, with colleagues from Corporate, Family, Commercial, Restructuring and Insolvency, Employment and Immigration teams working as part of the new Shrewsbury team.

Corporate partners Arpinder Dhillon and Jenny Staples, and Family Law partners Victoria Fellows and Hannah Nicholls, are among those set to work from the new location. In the coming months HCR Law will widen the offering by welcoming further leading legal experts.

The opening follows a year of significant growth for HCR Law, driven by client demand. In 2025, the firm was recognised as one of the UK’s fastest-growing law firms over the past decade, joined forces with Leamington Spa-based Wright Hassall, and expanded into East Anglia opening a Norwich office.