Band Hatton Button Solicitors

Overview

Band Hatton Button is a leading, multi‑award winning full‑service law firm based in Coventry, serving clients across Coventry, Warwickshire, the wider Midlands and nationally. The firm combines long heritage (roots traced to 1896) with a modern, client‑focused approach after the 2013 merger that created Band Hatton Button LLP, and subsequent local consolidation including the acquisition of Richardson & Davies in January 2020. It is consistently ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, holds ISO 9001, Lexcel, Conveyancing Quality Scheme, FSQS and Cyber Essentials accreditations and is a member of LawNet, giving it regional strength and established links to London and European firms. The firm emphasises practical, plain‑English advice and a collaborative, approachable culture with strong client care.

Headquarters: Coventry, Earlsdon Park
Founded: 2013
Offices: 1

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

Agriculture & Rural
Charities & Not-for-Profit
Commercial Contracts
Corporate & M&A
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Education
Employment
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Infrastructure & Projects
Intellectual Property
Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
Private Client & Wealth
Real Estate
Regulatory & Compliance
Retail & Consumer

Geographic Focus: Strong regional focus on Coventry, Warwickshire and the West Midlands with a national practice presence. The firm leverages LawNet membership and established relationships with London and European firms to provide access to wider UK and cross‑border resources while operating principally from its Coventry headquarters.

Training Contract

Mentorship

The firm runs a Career Pathway Mentoring Scheme and describes in‑house training and external mentoring as part of its approach to professional development; careers pages reference regular reviews and structured induction to support development.

Programmes & Schemes

Apprenticeship

Band Hatton Button offers solicitor apprenticeship opportunities and actively supports apprentices (see firm blog and careers content). Apprentices are given hands‑on experience early, work on live cases, draft documents and attend client meetings; the firm highlights mentoring, practical learning and development of technical and life skills.

Apply →

Work experience

The firm facilitates work experience placements as part of its community and careers engagement but the careers page currently states they are not accepting work experience applications at this time; the website will be updated if this changes.

Apply →

Notable Matters

Acquisition of Richardson & Davies (January 2020)

Band Hatton Button acquired local law firm Richardson & Davies in January 2020, integrating longstanding Coventry practice resources into the wider firm and expanding its local service offering and client base.

Corporate & M&A

Agriculture and rural land transactions (farm sales/purchases, promotion and option agreements, overage, farm tenancies)

The commercial property team acts for farmers, investors and landowners on sale and purchase of farms and rural land, promotion and option agreements, overage arrangements, farm tenancies and diversification projects, including advice connected to Basic Farm Payment and stewardship schemes.

Agriculture & Rural

Advising healthcare professionals on practice transactions and regulatory transfers

The healthcare team advises dentists, GPs, opticians and other practitioners on buying and selling practices, transfer of NHS contracts, incorporation, partnership agreements, practice property transactions and employment matters for clinical teams.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Commercial property and lease matters (including rent reviews and lease renewals)

The commercial property group provides transactional and contentious advice to landlords and tenants on new leases, lease renewals, rent reviews and property as an investment including investment held in pension arrangements (SIPPs/SSASs guidance).

Real Estate

What Band Hatton Button Solicitors Looks For

Key Competencies

Approachability and client focus
Strong communication skills (plain English)
Teamwork and collaboration
Commercial awareness
Attention to detail and technical competence
Willingness to learn and adaptability
Resilience and practical problem solving

Evidence Signals

Practical legal work or client‑facing experience (including apprenticeships and paralegal roles)
Sector‑relevant experience (e.g., commercial property, healthcare, farming/manufacturing/retail)
Examples of plain‑English client communication and strong client care
Participation in community/charity activity or pro‑bono work
Mentoring relationships or evidence of continuous professional development

Benefits & Wellbeing

Flexible working between home and office (*dependent on role)
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Bonus scheme (*dependent on role)
Career development and regular reviews
Full induction programme
Free parking (*dependent on role)
Generous holiday entitlement (including flexible buy/sell scheme)
Technical and soft skills training
Discounted legal services
Duvet Day on your Birthday
Social calendar of activities
Community and fundraising events
Long Service Awards
Career Pathway Mentoring Scheme
Healthcare Plan: money back for optical, dental, chiropody and therapy treatments
24‑hour advice line including access to counselling sessions and CBT
24/7 GP access with Doctorline
Scanning Services (MRI, CT, PET scans)
Gym discounts
Personal Accident cover

Wellbeing

Healthcare plan with counselling/CBT access, 24/7 GP access via Doctorline, scanning services, employee assistance and an emphasis on workplace wellbeing. The firm highlights mental health awareness content in its Insights and encourages supportive workplace culture.

Awards & Recognition

Law Firm of the Year, Warwickshire Law Society Awards (2017, 2019, 2022, 2023)
Communication Campaign of the Year, FirstPro Awards (April 2019)
Professional Services Company of the Year, Midlands Service Excellence Awards (March 2019)
Contribution to the Community and Leadership Team of the Year, Coventry Telegraph Business Awards (2018)
Services Award, Coventry Telegraph Business Awards (2016)
Wills, Trusts & Probate Team of the Year, Warwickshire Law Society Awards (2021)
Residential Property Team of the Year, Warwickshire Law Society Awards (2018)
Individual awards: Lawyer of the Year – Charlotte Macalister (2023, Warwickshire Law Society Awards); Dina Parmar (2021); Young Lawyer of the Year – Helen Stott (2021); Keri Wood (2018); Daniel Blood (2018)
Ranked in The Legal 500 across seven categories (firm noted as most highly ranked firm in Coventry); named in Chambers & Partners (individual lawyer listings and 'Spotlight' inclusion)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The firm commits to eliminating unlawful discrimination and to promoting equality and diversity across recruitment, development and supplier relationships; Band Hatton Button is an equal opportunities employer and publishes a biennial Equality & Diversity report covering the firm.

Equality & Diversity report (biennial review; next due July 2027)
Career Pathway Mentoring Scheme
Pro‑bono work where applicable and established links with local businesses
Support for work experience programmes and careers advice to local educational institutions
Firm charity partnerships and annual staff fundraising (current charity partner: Coventry Cyrenians)

Pro Bono

Band Hatton Button offers pro‑bono work where applicable, supports local charitable causes, organises and participates in fundraising events (for example fundraising and large Charity Ball events) and annually selects and supports a local charity partner (current partner: Coventry Cyrenians).

Innovation

The firm invests in client‑facing digital services (online payment portal, online conveyancing quote, downloadable guides) and emphasises up‑to‑date bespoke technology in its office. It holds Cyber Essentials and ISO 9001 accreditations to underpin quality, information security and process standards. The website accessibility tooling (WordPress Accessibility Helper) is used to improve online accessibility. There are no named proprietary legal‑tech platforms published on the site.

Online Services (Pay Online gateway, Online Conveyancing Quote)
Downloads and client guides available online
Cyber Essentials certification
ISO 9001 quality management accreditation and FSQS registration (procurement credential)

Quick Application Angles

Reference the firm's brand values (respectful, approachable, collaborative, knowledgeable) and give concrete examples of how you demonstrate each in client work or team settings.
If applying to property, commercial or pensions teams, mention the firm's guidance on holding land in SIPPs/SSASs and recent insight pieces (demonstrates sector awareness and commercial practicality).
Highlight practical experience (apprenticeship, paralegal work or live client contact) — the firm emphasises hands‑on learning and early responsibility for trainees/apprentices.
Show your community or charity engagement (e.g., volunteering, fundraising) — the firm places visible emphasis on CSR and local charity partnerships such as Coventry Cyrenians and its large fundraising events.