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 care about your business success
Michael Budd, Partner, Head of Company Commercial -
We listen and give you clear advice when your world turns upside down
Tracey Dargan, Partner, Head of Divorce and Family -
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
Richard Horwood, Partner, Head of Private Client -
We drive commercial property deals forward
Rachael Spalton, Partner, Head of Commercial Property -
We resolve your residential and commercial property disputes
John Wagstaffe, Partner, Head of Property Disputes -
We fight your corner if you face a dispute
John Wiblin, Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution -
We guide you through buying and selling your home
Karen Fletcher, Partner, Head of Residential Property
Top Tier for Longmores in The Legal 500 2026
7 team rankings including Tier 1 for Private Client and Tier 2 for all commercial teams, 4 Leading Partners, 2 Next Generation Partners, 1 Leading Associate and 8 Recommended lawyers. 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.
The Legal 500 2026 About Tracey Dargan -
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.
The Legal 500 2026 About Jessica Few -
Kerrie Hall is passionate and diligent, hardworking and committed to achieving the best outcomes for her clients.
The Legal 500 2026 About Kerrie Hall -
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.
The Legal 500 2026 About John Wiblin -
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.
Legal 500 2026 About Miranda Mulligan -
Hayley Grantham stands out as an expert in property litigation with a good depth of knowledge, is very competent and speedy.
Legal 500 2026 About Hayley Grantham -
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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What the Supreme Court Judgement Means for Car Finance Claims
14 October, 2025 - posted in Blog
Millions of people could still potentially be due compensation for unfair car finance agreements, in spite of the Supreme Court’s recent judgement that means millions more will be unable to...
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Top Tier for Longmores in The Legal 500 2026
1 October, 2025 - posted in News
Longmores has moved up to the Top Tier category with the launch of The Legal 500 UK Solicitors 2026 rankings.
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Government Moves to Ban Upwards Only Rent Reviews
30 September, 2025 - posted in Blog
Without warning or consultation, the Government published, on 10 July 2025, Schedule 31 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. This Bill contains a ban on upwards only rent...
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AI and the Conveyancing Process: Why the Human Touch is Still Essential
30 September, 2025 - posted in Blog
It seems like AI is rapidly being integrated into all aspects of modern life. While there are many potential benefits to using AI, it is not without its limitations, especially...
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