Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hungerford
Established in 1996, Dickins Hopgood Chidley has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice in Hungerford, Berkshire. Our founding partners envisioned a firm where expert legal knowledge is delivered with approachability and genuine care for clients' needs. Over 25 years later, we maintain this ethos while expanding our expertise across business, personal, and property law. Our team of specialist solicitors and conveyancers combines deep legal knowledge with clear communication, ensuring clients understand their options and costs from the outset.We prioritise practical solutions that balance legal excellence with cost-effectiveness, maintaining transparency throughout our work. With many clients returning for multiple legal matters, our commitment to building long-term relationships remains central to our practice. Our location in the North Wessex Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty makes us accessible to clients across Berkshire, Wiltshire, and Hampshire, as well as those travelling from London and the South of England.
Services
Business Law
Personal Law
Property Law
Conveyancing
Notary Services
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We combine over 25 years' experience with a client-centred approach to legal services
- Our specialist solicitors provide clear, practical advice tailored to individual needs
- Transparent cost structures ensure no unexpected legal expenses
- We maintain long-term relationships with clients through consistent, reliable service
- Our local knowledge benefits clients across Berkshire, Wiltshire, and Hampshire
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Highest standard
Professional and friendly
High calibre
Outstanding service
Sympathetic guidance
Services
Business Law
Our business law services cover company formation, commercial contracts, employment law, and dispute resolution. We support businesses in Berkshire and Wiltshire with practical legal solutions that protect their interests while maintaining compliance with current regulations. Our solicitors combine technical expertise with commercial awareness to deliver effective outcomes for clients.
Personal Law
We provide comprehensive personal law services including wills, probate, power of attorney, and elderly care planning. Our approach prioritises client needs during sensitive legal matters, ensuring clear guidance through complex processes. Clients in Hampshire and surrounding areas benefit from our compassionate yet professional handling of family-related legal issues.
Property Law
Our property law expertise covers residential and commercial transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, and development projects. With specialist solicitors handling property matters since 1996, we ensure smooth processes for buyers, sellers, and investors across southern England. We explain legal complexities in straightforward terms while protecting client interests.
Conveyancing
We offer fixed-fee conveyancing services for residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, and plot developments. Our dedicated conveyancers provide clear timelines and costs, handling all legal aspects from contract exchange to completion. Clients appreciate our efficient service that simplifies what can be a complex process.
Notary Services
Our Notary Public provides authentication services for documents requiring international recognition. We handle powers of attorney, property transactions abroad, and business document certification. With attention to detail and understanding of international legal requirements, we ensure documents meet foreign jurisdiction standards efficiently.
People
Victoria Hopgood
Partner | Solicitor
Specialising in residential and commercial property law with extensive experience in landlord-tenant matters and equine law. Provides expert legal guidance while maintaining approachable client relationships.
Emily Payne
Partner | Solicitor | Notary
Focuses on residential property, wills, probate, and elderly care law. Combines notarial expertise with compassionate handling of sensitive legal matters for private clients.
Lucy Robinson
Partner | Solicitor
Specialises in property law, auction sales, and plot developments. Offers practical legal solutions for residential and commercial property transactions with particular expertise in development projects.
Paul Owen
Senior Associate | Solicitor
Handles commercial litigation, employment law, and business acquisitions. Provides strategic legal advice for dispute resolution and corporate transactions while maintaining client-focused service.
Alison Richardson
Solicitor
Focuses on wills, probate, and inheritance planning. Delivers expert legal guidance for estate administration and elderly care matters with particular attention to long-term client needs.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in business law, personal law, and property law, including conveyancing, wills, probate, and commercial contracts.
How can I get a conveyancing quote?
Use our online conveyancing e-quote calculator for instant estimates or contact our team for a bespoke quotation tailored to your property transaction.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes, we provide clear cost structures upfront with no hidden fees, ensuring you understand all expenses before proceeding with our services.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve clients in Hungerford, Newbury, Thatcham, Marlborough, and surrounding areas across Berkshire, Wiltshire, and Hampshire.
Can I get a free initial consultation?
We offer free initial meetings for many of our services to discuss your legal requirements without obligation.
