HCR Law
Values & Culture
Practice Areas
- Agriculture & Rural
- Charities & Not-for-Profit
- Infrastructure & Projects
- Education
- Financial Services & Regulation
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Public Law
- Private Client & Wealth
- Sports Law
- Media & Entertainment
- Technology & Digital
- Intellectual Property
- Commercial Contracts
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Insurance & Reinsurance
- Corporate & M&A
- Employment
- Immigration
- Insolvency & Restructuring
- Real Estate
- Construction & Engineering
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Environment & Planning
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Banking & Finance
Geographic Focus: UK (national) — 13 offices across England & Wales
Training Contract
- Application Deadline: 17th March 2026
Notable Matters
Firm announces expansion of its national construction practice through merger with Wright Hassall.
Construction & Engineering
Firm reports continued leadership in UK M&A activity (Deal announced 27 February 2026).
Corporate & M&A
Insight article analysing Supreme Court guidance on JCT contractor termination — demonstrates construction and housing advisory capability.
Construction & Engineering
London office growth with senior hire in Real Estate Finance leadership, reflecting strength in Real Estate and Banking & Finance.
Real Estate, Banking & Finance
Thought leadership on building safety reforms, showing sector expertise in construction and housing-related regulation.
Construction & Engineering
What HCR Law Looks For
Key Competencies
- Commercial awareness
- Client-focused approach
- Sector interest/knowledge
- Teamworking and communication skills
- Practical problem-solving
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Discounts for Military Personnel
- Impact55 competition (regional support for businesses)
- The Hewitson Grant
Innovation
A sector-led approach to technology and innovation: the firm maintains dedicated Technology and Innovation sector coverage (blockchain/crypto/NFTs, cyber, fintech, SaaS) and publishes thought leadership and events (e.g. cyber resilience seminars).
- Blockchain, Crypto and NFTs
- Cyber
- FinTech
- SaaS
- Intellectual Property (IP) Protection
Quick Application Angles
- Demonstrate commercial awareness with specific sector interest (e.g. Construction, Technology, Agriculture or Private Wealth).
- Reference HCR’s recent activity (national construction expansion, M&A deal coverage, Impact55) to show knowledge of the firm’s priorities.
- Show client-focused problem solving and practical outcomes rather than theoretical points — the firm emphasises solving clients’ problems.
- If applying regionally, highlight local/office ties and willingness to engage in local events/networking (HCR runs regional events like HCR Go Run and sector seminars).
- Mention technology/cyber interest or any fintech / IP experience — HCR has a named Technology & Innovation sector offering.
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