Exciting Times for Pearson Hards: Kingston Chamber Member News 2024

New Malden based Pearson Hards began life as Pearsons in 1963 and just over 30 years later joined forces with C A Maddin becoming Pearson Maddin. The firm expanded further in October 2012 when it merged with ACS Hards & Co, becoming Pearson Hards LLP and in October 2015 law firm John Chapman & Co became part of Pearson Hards LLP.

Thanks to recent expansion, the firm have appointed 4 new starters to the specialist teams over the last six months. On 1st October Claire Darby will become a full equity partner of the firm and will adopt a Managing Partner role, which had previously been undertaken by David Hards. She will be continuing to work closely alongside the partners to help to continue to drive growth within the firm, whilst at the same time ensuring the delivery of a first class service to all their clients. Emma Rothstein has also seen an expansion in her team over the last year due to an increase in demand for her family law expertise. The firm have recently said goodbye to Hatice Mustafa who has just retired as the residential conveyancing partner. Hatice, who has been working in Pearson Hards for over 25 years was delighted to hand over her reins to Natalie Goddard, who has taken over the specialist conveyancing team as the new Head of Conveyancing. Ian Lipscombe will retire at the end of September and is replaced by Gemma Hughes as salaried Partner, who joins the firm from Covent Garden firm, Mackrell solicitors.

The firm have recently rebranded and as well as unveiling a new logo, updated firm values, and a new tagline, the rebrand will in the next couple of months also see the launch of their new website, which better reflect the culture of Pearson Hards and helps bring its visions and values to life and support the firm’s growth ambitions. This updated brand better reflects the firm in 2024 as a forward-thinking, innovative, client-focused law firm.

Emma Rothstein, Partner, said:

“Pearson Hards is a fantastic place for people to develop their legal career. Our commitment to being a caring and people-centered employer has greatly helped us recruit some tremendous legal talent over the years. This approach has helped to define us a firm, as is our ability to recruit and retain employees from the local area and is a source of pride to myself and the partners of the firm. Pearson Hards prides itself in referrals and repeat clients, all of which demonstrate the quality legal and client services provided.”

Pearson Hards have served the people of ‘Surrey and Greater London’ for the past sixty years, and they are very proud of their history, people and the services they offer. Equally, the firm are delighted to continue to be a strong pillar within the local community.

Forbes Law, Chief Executive of Kingston Chamber of Commerce, said: “We value the partnership and support of Pearson Hards Solicitors in the many different areas of our borough business activities.”

As Patron members, they came to us to propose the re-initiating a New Malden Business Forum. The aim was to give a voice to local businesses, to allow them to network and build a bridge to the local council. With their guidance and backing, the Forum has been successfully running for two years now, attracts a healthy regular audience and brings together micro, SME and high street operators. Beyond this important initiative, Pearson Hards have been key supporters and attendees at our business Expos, Women in Business Forum, Future of Work Summit and champions for the business community in their sponsorship at the Kingston Borough Business Awards. They even find time to help with the local NHS Trust and participate in the Night to Remember Kingston run. However, what underlines this wonderful engagement is the generous and spirited commitment from the whole team at Pearson Hards. There is an ethos where they all contribute, and share the load, which is a special and unique culture.

The Chamber is delighted to have such willing active contributors as Pearson Hards. They are a reliable, committed and pleasure to work with, good and fair people. We look forward to developing the relationship, not just between ourselves, but to benefit the wider New Malden and Kingston business communities.”

The company vision of Pearson Hards over the years has been that ‘together we are looking to the future: a future where the core values that served our clients through the generations are still as important as ever, but where we embrace the changing faces of life and family, of communication and technology, and of clients’ expectations.’ This vision is as relevant today, as it was 60 years ago and the firm are delighted that this new modern rebrand represents an exciting future and new era for Pearson Hards.

Find more information at: https://www.pearsonhards.co.uk/