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Established 1987 · London

Experience you can trust. Counsel you can rely on.

A traditional full-service practice delivering measured advice and determined representation for individuals, families and businesses.

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Trusted Counsel

Clear advice built around your objectives.

Dispute Resolution

Strategic representation when matters become contested.

Business Law

Practical legal support for growing companies.

Private Client

Personal legal guidance with discretion.

The Firm

A considered approach to complex legal matters.

Hartwell & Co. combines the discipline of a long-established practice with a modern understanding of how clients need legal services delivered.

From a first consultation through to resolution, our lawyers focus on clarity, preparation and communication. We take the time to understand the commercial and personal context behind every instruction.

35+
Years of practice
18
Specialist lawyers
12
Practice areas
What We Do

Practice areas

Specialist teams working together when your matter crosses legal disciplines.

01

Commercial Litigation

Strategic advice and representation for high-value business disputes.

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02

Corporate & M&A

Advice across transactions, governance, investment and growth.

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03

Private Client

Wills, estates, trusts and succession planning handled with care.

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04

Property

Legal support for development, investment and property disputes.

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05

Employment

Advice for employers and senior individuals across workplace matters.

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06

Dispute Resolution

Negotiation, mediation and litigation when a dispute needs resolving.

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Our People

Meet the attorneys

All attorneys
James Hartwell

Senior Partner · Litigation

Amelia Grant

Partner · Corporate

Oliver Reed

Partner · Property

Sophie Bennett

Partner · Private Client

“

The quality of legal advice is not just about knowing the law. It is about knowing what matters to the client.

— James Hartwell, Senior Partner

Insights

From our legal desk

Commercial · 06 Sep 2026

Preparing your business for a major transaction

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Private Client · 29 Aug 2026

Five questions to ask when reviewing your will

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Employment · 18 Aug 2026

A practical guide to workplace investigations

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