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"All living traditions need and are nourished by some degree of self-scrutiny and debate, and they are not undermined by it. Indeed where they become fixed and immune from such self-scrutiny, they die. Tradition is not a weight holding us down, but a tool for fresh discovery" Eamon Duffy- Professor of the History of Christianity at University of Cambridge, Cardinal Hume Memorial Lecture, St. Mary's Cathedral Newcastle 2003 Welcome to Hedleys and Co Solicitors & Advocates
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City Office: 0191 567 0101
Fullwell Office: 0191 548 2323
Services
Passionate about service
The practice has been trusted for generations to provide an efficient service giving clear advice and affordable practical legal solutions to both private and business clients. We are a full service Law Firm.
Over the years, investment in technology has meant that we are able to offer up to date legal services whilst maintaining our reputation as a friendly and approachable High Street practice, with a solid base focused on service to the community.
Our staff has an extensive range of expertise and experience and are passionate about the delivery of a quality legal service, specifically in relation to the following areas: -
Property LawOur team of specialists can provide full guidance and advice on all aspects of domestic conveyancing whether you are buying or selling your home, re-mortgaging and property transfers. For our business customers, our commercial conveyancing team will provide cost effective practical advice to meet your requirements. This includes; commercial leases, purchases, sales and advice on legislation relating to commercial property. We can advise on a wide range of issues relating to both domestic and commercial leases & tenancy agreements both for landlords and tenants. |
Family LawWe offer a specialist and expert service to people who are going through divorce and separation issues, marriage and relationship breakdowns. We deal with all aspects of family law, for people who are married, living together, or in civil partnerships. Our breadth of experience enables us to offer a wide range of skills to meet your personal circumstances. We aim to minimise conflict whenever possible. When it is necessary, we take strong and effective legal action. We are skilled at dealing with the often complex problems that can arise from a family breakdown whether financial or child related. We are experienced in handling matters involving complicated company affairs, property, offshore trusts and pension provision. Many of our cases have a multi jurisdictional aspect, and we have a specialist knowledge of cases involving removal of children from the jurisdiction. |
Private Client WorkMaking a will quite simply enables you to choose who will inherit your property if anything should happen to you or your partner, instead of leaving the choice to the law. In passing assets to others you should consider not merely who is to receive those assets but how they are to receive them. The use of a trust may be appropriate to protect assets for your beneficiaries Dealing with the administration of an estate of someone who has died can be upsetting, stressful and time consuming. We aim to remove some of the burden by dealing with such probate issues as working with executors and beneficiaries in a sensitive and efficient manner. Inheritance claims can be potentially contentious and stressful if not sensitively managed, our specialists can again work with you to prevent any such issues and ensure a successful resolution of the claim. We can advise you on the various taxation issues which arise in the administration of estates and the preparation of wills. |
Accident / Personal Injury ClaimsBy definition, accidents happen, but there are times when accidents can and should have been avoided and legal advice is essential. Hedleys have friendly, sympathetic specialists who can offer advice in the following areas:
Hedleys are able to act for both claimants and defendants, with the advice being delivered by an experienced, qualified solicitor. Your claim can be funded by a number of methods including “no win, no fee” basis. |
Business LawOur extensive range of business law services include partnership and share holder agreements and shareholder buyouts. We can also advise on Partnership Dissolutions. Our experience extends to general commercial contracts including franchise and agency agreements.
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Civil LitigationFrom the wide range of our legal specialists’ expertise and experience, we are able to offer an extensive range of civil litigation services including; General Civil Litigation, Debt Collection, Consumer Problems and Employment Issues. Our first class civil legal advice can help you resolve any such issues.
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Harassment & Domestic Violence
If you are experiencing harassment or domestic violence, you need to seek help urgently.
Please contact our Family Solicitor Nathan Horsley if you want to discuss your situation. He can give you advice about making an application to court for protection. We know these steps are often taken in very difficult circumstances, and we have helped our clients through these stages. It is important to feel supported during this time. We are responsive in a crisis and can take immediate action.
Legally binding court orders can be made without the other person being informed of your application until after the court order has been made and served on them.
These are called non-molestation orders which prohibit the other person from using or threatening violence, or being abusive, harassing or pestering you.
The court can also make an order limiting and defining the occupation of your home. So for example, it can prohibit the other person from coming into your bedroom. Or it can exclude the other person from the home altogether, even if he or she is the legal owner of that home.
Every case is different. Here are some of the steps we advise people in these difficult situations to think about:
- Report any incidents to the police
- Go to your GP if you have been assaulted
- Ask a trusted friend to take photographs of any injuries.
- If abusive messages are left on your telephone, then keep the messages.
- Make diary notes so that you can recall the dates and incidents.
These can all be important pieces of evidence if you decide to apply to court for protection.