Hanne & Co Solicitors LLP

Overview

Hanne & Co is a long-established London law firm (founded in 1898) with deep Battersea roots and a multi-office presence in the capital. The firm combines high-volume client-facing practice (residential conveyancing, child care, family & divorce, private client and property litigation) with specialist family and private client expertise recognised in directory rankings. The firm emphasises a forward-thinking, non‑corporate culture, development and promotion from within, and a client-centred, hands-on training approach that gives juniors early responsibility across real client matters.

Headquarters: London, The Candle Factory (Battersea)
Founded: 1898
Lawyers: 52 fee earners
Offices: 3

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

Family Law
Private Client & Wealth
Real Estate
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Commercial Contracts
Employment
Public Law
Immigration

Geographic Focus: Primarily London-focused (Battersea and Holborn/Chancery Lane offices) with clients across London and the UK. The firm handles cross-border elements in family work (international child abduction, international surrogacy and relocation matters) and coordinates with overseas advisers where necessary.

Training Contract

The careers content describes a practical, hands-on two-year training culture where trainees receive expert training across departments and early exposure to real client work. The site does not publish a formal seat structure, length of seats or exact rotation process on the training page; applications are made via an online form on the training page and selection proceeds to interview stages.

Seat Options

Family & Divorce
Child Care Law
Private Client
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Property Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Civil Dispute Resolution
Employment
Notary Public

Mentorship

Trainees receive supervision and training from experienced solicitors across departments; the firm highlights a supportive environment and development from within. Trainees are encouraged to engage in firm activities such as marketing and events, and the firm has previously been commended for its training provision.

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Programmes & Schemes

Law School Careers Day at The Law Society (widening access outreach)

Hanne & Co volunteers at Law School Careers Day to support widening access and social inclusion, delivering workshops, mock trials and panel discussions for school and college students to introduce legal careers and routes into the profession.

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Oxford Law Society engagement (trainee talks)

Trainees from Hanne & Co deliver talks and Q&A sessions for law students (example: presentation at Oxford Law Society covering alternatives to corporate law and practical experiences in family and employment practices).

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Notable Matters

Victoria Copeman – successful resolution of a 10‑year neighbour noise dispute

Partner Victoria Copeman is recorded as successful in a long-running (10-year) neighbour noise dispute, demonstrating the firm's capacity to handle protracted, high‑complexity property litigation and neighbour disputes. The matter highlights expertise in achieving favourable outcomes in entrenched, sensitive property disputes.

Property Litigation

Representation in child abduction / Hague Convention matters (Official Solicitor referrals)

The family team acts for parents in international child abduction matters, including cases referred by the Official Solicitor, advising and obtaining emergency relief where appropriate and working with foreign lawyers under the 1980 Hague Convention and High Court inherent jurisdiction.

Family Law

High net worth divorce and complex financial settlements (multiple client matters)

The Family & Divorce team advises on complex, high net worth financial remedies involving business valuations, offshore trusts, pensions and international assets, coordinating with tax and financial advisers to protect client assets and values.

Family Law

Private client charity partnerships and Will Aid participation

The Private Client team regularly supports charities via Will Aid and the National Free Wills Network, delivering pro bono and low‑cost wills services and estate planning for charity beneficiaries and affiliated organisations such as Trinity Hospice and Mencap.

Private Client & Wealth

What Hanne & Co Solicitors LLP Looks For

Key Competencies

Client care and empathy
Teamwork and collaboration
Practical, hands-on approach and readiness to take responsibility
Resilience and tenacity
Professional integrity and ethical awareness
Interest in family, child care and private client work (where relevant)
Communication and networking skills (willingness to engage in marketing and events)

Evidence Signals

Practical legal experience (paid or pro bono) in family, child care, private client or property work
Participation in widening access or outreach activities
Volunteering or pro bono experience (e.g., Will Aid)
Demonstrable client-facing experience and examples of taking responsibility on real tasks
Engagement with modern family/LGBTQ+ issues or experience relevant to modern families

Benefits & Wellbeing

Involvement in firm marketing, networking and charity fundraising (Charity of the Year)
Opportunities to work on legal aid matters and private client work (breadth of exposure)
Participation in Will Aid and the National Free Wills Network (pro bono activity)

Awards & Recognition

Law Society Children Panel (Children Panel accreditation)
Family Law Panel and Family Law Advanced Panel (Law Society panels)
Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) membership
Resolution accredited solicitors (Family department)
Association of Lifetime Lawyers membership
STEP members in Private Client team
The Legal 500 – ranked as a Leading Firm for Public & Private Family departments (promoted to Tier 3)
LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2023 – Elinor Feeny shortlisted for 'Case of the Year' (shortlist)
LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2023 – shortlisted for 'Children Law Team of the Year' (shortlist)
Wiselaw – Emma Baillie listed as a Leading Lawyer
Wandsworth Business Awards – Highly Commended accreditation for training (firm)
Nominated for Best Recruiter (LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards, historical nomination)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LGBTQ+ Legal Services and Modern Families team
Will Aid and National Free Wills Network pro bono work
Law School Careers Day (widening access and social inclusion outreach)
Support and working relationships with charities including Trinity Hospice and Mencap

Pro Bono

The firm participates in Will Aid and the National Free Wills Network, supports charities (including Trinity Hospice and Mencap) and undertakes pro bono advice and free/low‑cost wills work as part of its private client and social impact activity.

Innovation

Quick Application Angles

Focus applications on family/child care experience: highlight any direct experience (pro bono, clinic work, placements) because family & child care are core strengths and accredited specialist panels are in place.
Demonstrate practical readiness: give specific examples where you took responsibility on live client tasks or handled sensitive client contact — the firm emphasises a hands‑on training approach.
Show commitment to the firm’s values: reference Hanne & Co’s C.A.R.E values (Collaborate; Act with integrity; Real Humans; Exceptional) and give concrete examples showing alignment (teamwork, client care, ethics).
If relevant, mention interest in LGBTQ+ and modern families work or international family law (surrogacy, relocation, Hague Convention cases) — the firm has notable expertise here and a named Head of Modern Families.
Reference community and pro bono involvement (Will Aid, widening access) and any outreach or charity work you’ve done — the firm values social impact and trainee engagement in fundraising/charity activity.