Hansells

The story of Hansells Solicitors dates back to 1827 when Henry Hansell and Gardiner Chapman formed a partnership in The Close, Norwich.
Over the next few decades, the firm grew in size and stature, establishing itself as a prominent name in the region.

In 1971, Hansells merged with Stevenson and Co, a Norwich-based firm with roots dating back to the 19th century. The merger resulted in the formation of Hansell Stevenson, which continued to expand its client base across the city and county. In 1987, the partners of Blyth and Robinson joined the firm, bringing with them their experience and solid reputations.

During the 1990s, Hansells underwent further expansion, taking over Ian Forman & Co, Purdy & Co, J A Rosser & Co, and Edward Bell & Co. In 2001, the firm also acquired the Norwich and Cromer firm of Emmett and Tacon.

A year later, Hansells brought in five partners and their support teams from national law firm, Eversheds, and changed its name to Hansells.

In 2007, the firm acquired Canada House, based in North Walsham. In June 2014, it acquired Jennifer Easter Limited, a legal firm located in the historic market town of Wymondham, in East Anglia.

Today, Hansells has more than 80 staff and partners, working from five regional centres in Norwich, Aylsham, Cromer, North Walsham, and Wymondham.

Its head office is situated at Tombland, Norwich. The firm constantly strives to enhance and develop its services to meet the ever-changing needs of its personal and corporate clients.

Call Hansells on 01603 615731

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Our areas of law

• Personal Injury
• Family
• Employment Law (Employee)
• Employment Law (Employer)
• Conveyancing
• Wills and Probate
• Litigation
• Commercial Services
• Medical Negligence
• Agricultural Law
• Aviation Law
• Charity Law
• Landlord
• Tenant
• Professional Negligence