Longmores Solicitors LLP possesses deep sector specialism across recruitment, waste management, and property management. Debt recovery work, property litigation and insolvency related litigation are key focuses for the team based in Hertford. John Wiblin heads the practice group together with fellow co-head John Wagstaffe; they are key names for shareholder actions and for property litigation, respectively. Nat Young is another important point of contact.
Testimonials
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‘Very personable but professional staff who put their clients at ease and take them through each process with efficiency consideration.’
‘No doubt there is a hierarchy in place which creates continuity and depth, but this is not the emphasis of the firm. What I appreciated is the clear sense of a team working together on my issues. There is a culture of respect and openness by colleagues within the team which promotes confidence in clients and facilitates faster well researched advice. They are highly effective in problem solving.’
‘The whole practice is very good and can’t do enough for you. The billing is sent out promptly and is all itemised so you can see exactly what you are paying for.’
‘I highly recommend Longmores for their exceptional legal services and standards of client care. The team's expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to client satisfaction have consistently exceeded expectations. They exhibit a deep understanding of the law and their professionalism and clear communication make them a key business partner. ’
‘Nat Young combines tenacity, pragmatism, and an impressive ability to balance legal considerations with commercial imperatives. His unique skill set allows him to seamlessly integrate legal complexities with commercial realities, offering insights that are both legally sound and commercially viable.
‘ They are able to develop a very clear understanding of the needs of the client and are able to articulate and take forward a plan to deliver identified outcomes.’
‘ Their knowledge in their subject areas is second to none and their ability to identify very clear ways of achieving the outcomes sought is balanced with clear advice on merits/chances of success.’
Key clients
- Acacium Group Limited
- The Woodcock Hill Estate
- Tulsesense Limited
- Andusia Recovered Fuels Limited
- Bowden Moss Limited
- Underpin & Makegood (Contracting) Limited
- Frontline Health Professionals Limited
- F. Dobson & Sons Limited
- Pathology Group Limited
- Transport Planning Associates Limited
Work highlights
- Acted in four separate but connected claims arising from a falling- out between the two business owners of several successful companies in the health and leisure industry.
- Acting in an appeal to the Supreme Court on $19 million claim against a bank.
- Represented a former company director in a claim against him alleging that he had led the company into substantial property transactions in which he had a financial interest without the agreement of the company’s shareholders.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Wiblin, John Wagstaffe