Longmores Solicitors

13/04/2026

A new era has begun at Longmores this April.

Stepping into the Managing Partner role is Richard Horwood who will be leading the firm alongside Richard Gvero, Senior Partner, following the retirement of Chris Pease last month.

As a member of the firm’s management committee for the past eight years, Richard Horwood is already immersed into the running of the firm. Together, “the Richards” as they have already been dubbed, will lead the firm with plans to focus on sustainable growth, workplace culture and operational excellence.

Long service is typical within Longmores and career development has enabled a batch of successional changes to come from within the firm meaning we are celebrating other successful promotions.

Tracey Dargan joins the firm’s management committee.

Alastair Liddiard now leads our Private Client team.

Rachael Spalton now heads up both the wider property team as well as her Commercial Property team.

Karen Fletcher took over the running of Residential Property last year.

Rebecca Bushell was promoted into the role of Practice Manager at the end of last year.

Congratulations to all. If Longmores sounds like a team you want to join, keep an eye on the vacancies on our website.

27/03/2026

Today, Longmores is celebrating a very special milestone in the career of Chris Pease — his retirement after 40 years as a solicitor, including the last nine years leading the firm as our Joint Senior Partner.

In true Longmores style, we’re marking the occasion with a celebration at The Salisbury Arms Hotel - Hertford. The generous spread and jolly atmosphere are a fitting reflection of the culture Chris has helped to nurture over many years. Behind his friendly and approachable style, Chris leaves a lasting legacy: encouraging us to embrace change, empower every member of the firm, and remain dedicated to quality in everything we do.

Chris says it best in his own parting words to us:
“After nearly 30 years I still count it as a stroke of massive good fortune to have arrived at Longmores and spent the rest of my career here. I believe that progressive, independently‑minded law firms dedicated to quality processes, great client experience and motivated, empowered teams can achieve so much — and together, I believe we have proved this. Longmores is in good hands. We have a strong, experienced and committed team who have Longmores in their veins and who I am sure will do a wonderful job.”

Thank you, Chris, for everything you have given to Longmores and to each of us. We will miss your support, your kindness but mostly your light-hearted humour. We wish you a very happy and well‑deserved retirement, full of culture and new adventures.

16/12/2025

Please note our office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays from 5.15 pm on Tuesday 23 December 2025 until 9.00 am on Monday 5 January 2026.

15/10/2025

We’re pleased to be supporting Hertford Museum’s fundraiser in aid of their children’s activity programmes. It’s a great initiative, and we wish all the “inmates” the best of luck in raising their bail and helping to support the museum’s fantastic work.

A massive shoutout and thank you to Longmores Solicitors our event sponsor for our fundraising event - Jailbreak from Hertford Castle!

There's a couple of places left in the cells, so there's still time to register to join the fun, get “locked up” in the Castle, and raise your bail money to help support Hertford Museum. It’s all for a brilliant local cause and a day you won’t forget! 💛

👉 Find out more and register here: https://www.hertfordmuseum.org/blog/jailbreak-from-hertford-castle

02/10/2025

We are excited to share that Longmores has moved up to the Top Tier category in The Legal 500 2026 UK Solicitors rankings. The longstanding reputation of the Private Client team is rewarded with a Tier 1 ranking and both Company Commercial and Dispute Resolution have been promoted into Tier 2. Four partners have been recognised with individual rankings for the first time: Alastair Liddiard, Michael Budd, John Wiblin and Tracey Dargan.

Congratulations to all and thank you to all our clients and fellow professionals who provided references to the research team.

https://www.legal500.com/firms/2108-longmores-solicitors-llp/r-england/rankings

16/05/2025

We are pleased to be sponsoring Hertfordshire Festival of Music again.
2025 marks HFoM’s ninth Festival with the theme of Shadows to Light: Musical Journeys in Conflict & Peace to run from 7 to 14 June. Follow the Festival or sign up for their newsletter via their website to find out more about this year’s Festival programme which includes concerts, talks, activities, outreach projects aiming to connect with youth and older people, a schools choral competition, and the Music in Mind initiative for those living with dementia.
We hope to see some of you at the events.
James Francis Brown, Azets UK, Hertfordshire County Council, Austin's Funeral Directors, East Herts Council, Ware Town Council, Queenswood School, Durkan New Homes, Garrick Charitable Trust, Soundbites All Saints Hertford

The Hertfordshire Festival of Music is an annual summer celebration of classical music, based in the historic and attractive county town of Hertford during the warmth and long days of June.

17/04/2025

Join Richard Gvero and Miranda Mulligan on 30 April at Fanhams Hall for the HR Forum: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace event. They will be explaining what the recent legal changes mean for employers and reasonable steps to protect your employees from sexual harassment.

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Join us on Wednesday 30th April 2025 at Hall in Ware from 8:45 - 11:00 for the HR Forum: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace event, sponsored by Longmores Solicitors.

Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms and can range from inappropriate behaviour and unwanted attention to a workplace flirtation gone wrong. It can be very distressing for those being harassed.
As an employer, it is important that you know your responsibilities and liabilities under the current law.

As of October 2024, employers now have a positive legal duty to take reasonable steps to protect their employees from sexual harassment. Employers’ legal obligations are likely to increase under the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill.

During the seminar, Richard Gvero and Miranda Mulligan from Longmores Solicitors Employment team will explain what has changed and what action you need to take within your businesses. Their presentation will cover:

✅ The nature and extent of the duty for employers to take reasonable steps to protect their employees from sexual harassment.
✅ How and where it applies.
✅ What employers need to do to meet their legal obligations.
✅ Likely future changes to the law.

A Q&A session will follow the presentation when delegates can ask their questions.

This event will be useful for HR directors, managers and business owners who are responsible for employing staff.

Book your FREE place now 👇
https://hertschamber.rubicrm.com/calendar_detail.html?eid=6027088C-57A6-4264-BF80-E85D618618BC

05/03/2025

We are pleased to be sponsoring Hertfordshire Festival of Music again and looking forward to tomorrow’s launch concert in St Andrew’s Church, Hertford at 6:45pm with a performance by Sarah-Jane Bradley on the viola. There are still free tickets available so follow this link if you would like to book: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hertfordshire-festival-of-music

2025 marks HFoM’s ninth Festival with the theme of Shadows to Light: Musical Journeys in Conflict & Peace to run from 7 to 14 June. Follow the Festival or sign up for their newsletter via their website to find out more about this year’s Festival programme which includes concerts, talks, activities, outreach projects aiming to connect with youth and older people, a schools choral competition, and the Music in Mind initiative for those living with dementia. We hope to see some of you at the events.
Azets UK,Hertfordshire County Council, Austin's Funeral Directors, East Herts Council, Ware Town Council, Queenswood School, Durkan Homes, Garrick Charitable Trust, Soundbites All Saints Hertford

Buy tickets for Hertfordshire Festival of Music's upcoming events. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

19/02/2025

Concerned about your retirement years and keeping your assets in the family? Join us at this free on 2 April at Hertford Castle where Alastair Liddiard, Bernard Flanagan and Victoria Wood will explain how to plan for care needs, inheritance tax, and protecting your loved ones.
Booking is essential, please email [email protected] to book your space.

If you are concerned about your retirement years and want to keep your assets “in the family” please come to this free seminar.

16/12/2024

Please note our office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays from 5.00 pm on Friday 20 December 2024 until 9.00 am on Thursday 2 January 2025.

12/12/2024

🎄Christmas Jumper Day at Longmores 🎅
We embraced the holiday spirit today by putting on our best Christmas jumpers to raise funds for Save the Children UK.