Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Reading
Established in 1893, Hewetts Solicitors is a long-standing legal practice based in Reading, offering specialist legal advice to private and business clients. Our firm combines an approachable, personal service with expertise in employment law, family law, property transactions, and corporate matters. We prioritise efficiency, integrity, and confidentiality, serving clients nationwide while maintaining strong local connections.With 70% of our business coming from referrals, we pride ourselves on building lasting relationships through trusted legal guidance. Our solicitors are Law Society members, ensuring professional standards across all services, including dispute resolution, wills, probate, and commercial property.
Services
Employment Law
Family Law
Property Law
Company Law
Private Client Services
Conveyancing
Dispute Resolution
Probate
Commercial Property
Mediation
Highlights and features
- Established in 1893 with a proven track record in legal excellence
- 70% of business comes from client referrals and repeat custom
- All solicitors are full members of the Law Society
- Nationwide service with strong local knowledge in the Thames Valley
- Holistic approach combining legal expertise with empathetic client care
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Professional and knowledgeable
Empathetic and patient
Swift and satisfactory outcomes
Trusted legal guidance
Holistic service
Services
Employment Law
We provide expert employment law advice for employees and employers, covering unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, and settlement agreements. Our solicitors negotiate favourable outcomes and represent clients in employment tribunals. With tailored guidance, we ensure compliance and protect client interests in complex workplace disputes.
Family Law
Our family law team specialises in divorce, child arrangements, mediation, and financial settlements. We offer fixed-fee initial consultations and prioritise amicable resolutions through mediation. With compassionate advice, we help clients navigate emotionally challenging situations while protecting their rights and family interests.
Company Law
Hewetts Solicitors advises businesses on corporate matters including acquisitions, shareholder agreements, and director liabilities. We draft contracts, support business growth, and resolve commercial disputes. Our solicitors provide cost-effective solutions tailored to small and medium enterprises, ensuring legal compliance and strategic growth.
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions, including boundary disputes and landlord-tenant evictions. Our conveyancing service ensures smooth property transfers with clear guidance on legal obligations. We assist with commercial leases, property development, and access rights, prioritising client needs in property law matters.
Private Client Services
Our private client team offers will preparation, probate, power of attorney, and inheritance planning. We protect client assets through bespoke legal strategies and support families during probate processes. With a focus on confidentiality, we manage sensitive matters like inheritance claims and elderly care law.
People
Oliver Kew
Solicitor, Company Law Department
Oliver Kew specialises in company law, advising businesses on acquisitions, shareholder agreements, and commercial disputes. With extensive litigation experience, he provides strategic legal solutions for SMEs and ensures efficient resolution of complex corporate matters.
Debbie Sadler
Solicitor, Employment Law
Debbie Sadler focuses on employment law, representing employees in unfair dismissal, discrimination, and settlement agreement cases. Her approach combines legal expertise with empathetic guidance, achieving favourable outcomes through negotiation and tribunal representation.
Safeena Tufail
Solicitor, Family Law
Safeena Tufail specialises in family law, offering mediation and legal advice on divorce, child arrangements, and cohabitation agreements. She prioritises amicable resolutions while advocating for client interests in emotionally sensitive family disputes.
Questions
What areas of law does Hewetts Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in employment law, family law, company law, property conveyancing, private client services, and dispute resolution, serving both individuals and businesses.
Can I get a fixed-fee initial legal consultation?
Yes, we offer a fixed-fee initial interview for family law matters at £100 + VAT, providing clear guidance on your case and next steps.
Do Hewetts Solicitors operate nationwide?
While based in Reading, we provide legal services nationwide, with particular expertise in Thames Valley and surrounding regions.
Are Hewetts Solicitors' solicitors regulated professionals?
Yes, all our solicitors are members of the Law Society and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ensuring professional standards.
What payment methods does Hewetts Solicitors accept?
We accept cash, debit cards (no charge), and cheques. Credit card payments incur a small processing fee.
Reviews (4)
Julian Crook
Dec 07, 2021
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Contacted Hewetts based on the reviews I read here. Oliver Kew did such a great service for us I needed to share it. Good advice, Oliver was fair and open about potential risks. We referred to a Barrister as well. Very quick responses even though with lockdown things must have been exceptionally difficult. Great service left me very happy. Thank you all!
Taru Raval
Dec 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Oliver Kew did a superb job in getting a possession order against a very difficult tenant and subsequently getting a high court enabling the High Court bailiffs to evict the tenant.
Oliver Kew did a superb job in getting a possession order against a very difficult tenant and subsequently getting a high court enabling the High Court bailiffs to evict the tenant.
Ben Cooper
Oct 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Hewetts Solicitors are a very professional company and excellent to work with. They are polite and open and for the last few years have worked on a very complex situation which finalised with an outstanding result. We would not hesitate to recommend them or indeed use them again.
Hewetts Solicitors are a very professional company and excellent to work with. They are polite and open and for the last few years have worked on a very complex situation which finalised with an outstanding result. We would not hesitate to recommend them or indeed use them again.
John Rundle
Oct 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Excellent! I used Hewetts (Oliver) to review and explain the fundamentals of a Settlement Agreement. Very professional, timely responses and cutting through all the legal jargon made the process easy to navigate. Many thanks Oliver and team!!
Excellent! I used Hewetts (Oliver) to review and explain the fundamentals of a Settlement Agreement. Very professional, timely responses and cutting through all the legal jargon made the process easy to navigate. Many thanks Oliver and team!!
