Welcome to Longmores Solicitors
Longmores has provided trusted legal advice to private, commercial and property clients in Hertford and the Hertfordshire area since 1819.
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We listen and give you clear advice when your world turns upside down
Tracey Dargan, Partner, Head of Divorce and Family -
We care about your business success
Michael Budd, Partner, Head of Company Commercial -
We guide you through buying and selling your home
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We deliver practical guidance and long-term support
Richard Gvero, Joint Senior Partner, Head of Commercial and Head of Employment -
We give you confidence your wealth will be protected for future generations
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We drive commercial property deals forward
Rachael Spalton, Partner, Head of Commercial Property -
We resolve your residential and commercial property disputes
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We fight your corner if you face a dispute
John Wiblin, Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution
Family Business:
10 generations and 10 lessons
19th March
Hanbury Manor
Family businesses are built on strong relationships and shared history, and those strengths often guide them through day‑to‑day decisions. But when a business faces change — whether expected or unexpected — those close ties can make the path forward less clear. Read more
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We have exclusively used Longmores for our private client affairs for many decades and have been extremely well served by them throughout.
The Legal 500 2026 About our Private Client team -
Tracey Dargan is both wise and a shrewd tactician. She has decades of experience, including working for a city firm, and she brings this longitudinal experience to her cases. There is no case which is 'too big' for her to handle. She has excellent judgement and is always thinking several steps ahead. She gives realistic advice and fights very hard on behalf of her clients.
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Jessica Few's superpowers have always been her intelligence and efficiency. She now combines that with considerable experience. She knows her papers inside out and uses this to craft optimal strategies for her clients.
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Kerrie Hall is passionate and diligent, hardworking and committed to achieving the best outcomes for her clients.
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Michael Budd is responsive and very knowledgeable, giving a full eye to detail on any job. He welcomes discussion and will add or amend plans so that it will be the best fit for a mutual client. He has worked in larger city firms and this is evident in his professional and efficient approach.
The Legal 500 2026 About Michael Budd -
Lauren Mackenzie has consistently shown an ability to deliver advice that gets to the crux. She has the rare gift of being approachable yet methodical and measured in her output. Lauren has innovated a cross-functional approach tailored to my case, involving counsel, accountancy, property management and other areas - it has proved effective for devising a route through litigation that is practical, strategic, and comprehensive.
The Legal 500 2023 About Lauren Mackenzie -
He grasps essential points quickly and is able to provide succinct advice and a plan of action without delay! He and all of his colleagues are always very approachable and capable of moving matters ahead. I would recommend him in commercial litigation matters without hesitation.
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Nathanael Young is a force of nature. Nothing intimidates him and I would trust him to handle any dispute from the County Court to the Supreme Court and everything in between. He has the capability of a partner at a magic circle firm but provides it at a fraction of the cost.
The Legal 500 2026 About Nat Young -
Working with Miranda Mulligan and her team was an invaluable experience during one of the most difficult and stressful times of my career. Facing redundancy felt overwhelming, and the emotional and financial uncertainty only compounded the difficulty. From the moment I reached out to Miranda, I knew I was in capable hands.
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Hayley Grantham stands out as an expert in property litigation with a good depth of knowledge, is very competent and speedy.
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Uzma helped me with the sale of my property and our next purchase. It was a difficult chain with many hurdles along the way and Uzma supported me through it. She was able to effectively coordinate multiple parties to get this completed and her communication with me throughout the process was exceptional.
Review Solicitors 2025 About Uzma Saleem
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A practical guide to upcoming commercial property law changes in 2026
2 March, 2026 - posted in Blog
There is some uncertainty around commercial property law this year, with a number of significant changes expected. With Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements tightening, business rates and property relief reform,...
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Key UK employment law changes in 2026: what every SME should know
25 February, 2026 - posted in Blog
2026 will be transformative for UK employment law as the Employment Rights Act 2025 begins to take effect. The Act strengthens rights for employees and means that many employers will...
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The misconduct mystery of the bin sausage rolls
24 February, 2026 - posted in Blog
Every so often, an employment law case comes along that reminds us that real life is far stranger than any training scenario. Enter Duffy v LNER, a recent case that achieved...
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Bereaved partner’s paternity leave regulations 2026
24 February, 2026 - posted in Blog
The draft Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave Regulations 2026 were quietly published in early January 2026. If enacted, it will give fathers and partners the right to time off work if the child...
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