Hansells Solicitors

23/04/2026

We’re proud to be supporting grassroots football and the next generation of talent as sponsors of the Hansells Solicitors Final ⚽️
This Friday evening, it’s all to play for as Dereham Town FC take on Wroxham FC at Harrod Sport Arena, with a 7:30pm kick‑off.
Grassroots sport plays a vital role in building confidence, teamwork and community spirit, and it’s great to see young players given the platform to shine on a big stage.
Best of luck to both teams — enjoy the occasion and play with pride.

17/04/2026

Best of luck to both teams in tonight’s U16s John Savage Cup Final

Horsford FC take on Wroxham FC in what promises to be a fantastic contest. Two tough teams at the top of their game, showcasing the very best of youth football.

As proud sponsors, Hansells will be cheering both sides on and looking out for fair play throughout the match. We’re really looking forward to an exciting and competitive final.

Best wishes to both teams tonight.

02/04/2026

We’re pleased to share some great news about two members of the Hansells team who have reached important milestones in their careers.

Natalie Smith has been promoted to Senior Associate and Head of the Employment Department. Natalie has shown consistent hard work, dedication, and commitment to both her clients and colleagues. This promotion is thoroughly deserved.

We’re also delighted to announce that Dan Firman has been promoted to IT Manager and will become Hansells’ first ever non legal Associate from. Dan’s professionalism, drive, and contribution to the business have been exceptional, and this is an important step forward for both Dan and the firm.

Please join us in congratulating Natalie and Dan on their well earned achievements.

27/03/2026

We would like to wish both teams the very best for tomorrows final. Hansells are proud to be supporting the fair play award.

The first Youth County Cup Final of the Season is on Saturday as Dereham Town Youth Football Club U15s face Terrington Tigers FC U16s in the Hansells Solicitors U16s Girls Cup Final. ⚽️🏆

Preview & Programme 👇
https://www.norfolkfa.com/news/2026/mar/23/the-hansells-solicitors-u16s-girls-cup-final-2026

Tickets 👇
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ncfa

22/01/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭?

If you are considering a change in legal representation, or simply need guidance on a family law matter, finding the right solicitor to support you through the next stage is important. Family matters are personal, often ongoing, and can feel unsettling. You do not have to navigate this on your own.

Meet Emma Gallant, Family Law Solicitor at Hansells Solicitors.
Emma advises individuals and families across a wide range of family law matters, always with care, clarity and discretion.
Emma can provide advice on:
• Divorce and separation
• Child arrangements
• Financial matters following separation
• Cohabitation and relationship breakdown
• General family law matters
Her advice is clear, practical, and explained in plain English.

💬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 30-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
If you would like an initial discussion about your situation, Emma offers a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation. This gives you the opportunity to talk through your circumstances, understand your options, and consider your next steps with confidence.

At Hansells, you will find a long-established local firm offering friendly, approachable legal advice, with offices across Norfolk and a genuine focus on people, not just paperwork. You will be treated with dignity and respect at every stage.

📞 To book your free consultation, please contact Emma directly or visit our website.
01603 275 804
[email protected]
We are here when you need us.

19/12/2025

06/11/2025

“𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.”

That is how a client described their experience working with Matt Hale on a Lasting Power of Attorney matter:
"𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘧.
𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦."

Clear communication, careful handling, and a reassuring presence throughout. Thank you to Matt for upholding the standard of care our clients rely on.

03/11/2025

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Norfolk County Council FA in launching the new 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 for the 2025/26 season. ⚽📣

Together, we have created three new awards to celebrate the teams who truly embody fairness, respect, and good sportsmanship. These awards recognise those who set the right example both on and off the pitch, helping to make football in our community the very best it can be.

🎥 In the video, Mark Scott, our Legal Director speaks about the importance of respect and fair play in sport.

Watch the launch video here: https://youtu.be/Pz0lRkllfYk

We look forward to recognising the clubs who truly champion what football is about. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿! 💜💚

Hansells Solicitors is proud to partner with Norfolk County FA to launch the new Respect Programme for the 2025/26 season. ⚽🤝The initiative introduces three...

30/10/2025

“𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.”

We are always pleased to receive feedback like this, a recent client shared the following after working with Andrea Bell on a 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 matter:

“𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢’𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘮, 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢’𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴-𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦. 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯.”

Thank you and well done to Andrea for providing such a well-rounded and reassuring client experience! 💜

29/10/2025

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁.

For her, true success is not measured in titles, but in relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community. She remains proud to lead a firm that values people, invests in growth, and places genuine care at the heart of everything it does.

When Kathryn Hirst first considered a career in law, it was not a textbook or classroom that sparked her interest, it was the TV drama LA Law. What began as curiosity soon became a calling.

Kathryn joined Hansells Solicitors 28 years ago as a newly qualified lawyer in a navy suit, eager to learn and make her mark. Today, she is our Managing Partner, known for her democratic leadership, her sense of humour, and her unwavering belief that great teams are built on respect, empathy, and trust.

She says the people at Hansells are what have kept her here: “𝘐 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘦, 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭.”

📖 You can read Kathryn’s full story here https://www.hansells.co.uk/news/a-conversation-with-kathryn-hirst-managing-partner-at-hansells/

And listen to our podcast, where she talks about the legal profession https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=KGv3C3nh1GNjGoQc&v=1AoT58JLA8w&feature=youtu.be