Business Details
Expert Legal Services Across the UK
Young & Lee is a nationwide legal practice with 24 offices across the UK, providing expert legal advice for both businesses and individuals. Our approach combines city-bred expertise with local accessibility, offering fixed fee funding options and flexible appointment times including out-of-hours services. With specialists in commercial law, residential property, family law, and niche sectors like care homes and education, we deliver tailored solutions supported by decades of hands-on experience.Our team includes solicitors with backgrounds at major UK law firms, ensuring foresight in risk management and strategic planning. We maintain long-term client relationships through nationwide branch networks while offering home or workplace visits for client convenience. Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we prioritise transparency, ethical standards, and value-driven service delivery.
Services
Commercial Law
Residential Property
Family Law
Care Home Legal
Education Law
Wills & Probate
Employment Law
Litigation Services
Property Conveyancing
Business Insolvency
Highlights and features
- Nationwide network of 24 offices with local accessibility
- Fixed fee funding options available for predictable costs
- Solicitors with experience at major UK law firms
- Flexible appointment times including out-of-hours services
- Specialist knowledge in care homes, education, and dentistry sectors
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Commercial Law
Our commercial law team provides expert guidance on business transactions, contracts, and corporate governance. We specialise in advising SMEs and larger organisations on commercial property matters, employment law, and dispute resolution. With solicitors who have led multi-million pound companies, we offer strategic legal solutions that combine technical expertise with practical business understanding.
Residential Property
We handle all aspects of residential property transactions including purchases, sales, and remortgages. Our conveyancing specialists work efficiently to complete transactions promptly while maintaining rigorous legal standards. We also advise on leasehold enfranchisement and property disputes for homeowners and landlords.
Family Law
Our family law solicitors provide compassionate yet pragmatic advice on divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. We use collaborative law approaches where possible to minimise conflict while protecting clients' interests and family relationships through emotionally challenging times.
Education Law
We offer specialist legal support to educational institutions including academy conversions, governance matters, and compliance issues. Our team understands the unique challenges facing schools and colleges, providing proactive advice on regulatory requirements and operational legal matters.
Care Home Legal
Our dedicated healthcare team advises care home operators on regulatory compliance, CQC requirements, and employment matters. We provide tailored legal solutions for residential care providers including contract drafting, dispute resolution, and business expansion strategies.
People
Michael Gahan
Chairman
With extensive experience in business development, Michael Gahan leads strategic growth initiatives across the HCB network while maintaining key client relationships.
Daniel Da Silva
CEO
As Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Da Silva oversees operational management and strategic direction for the HCB group of firms.
Geraint Aubrey
Director
Specialising in residential property law, Geraint Aubrey leads the Cardiff office with over 20 years' experience in conveyancing and property transactions.
Mark Noble
Director
Mark Noble specialises in insolvency matters at the Birmingham office, bringing significant corporate recovery expertise to business clients.
Rory Barrett
Director
Based in Tunbridge Wells, Rory Barrett focuses on insolvency law with particular expertise in corporate restructuring and debt recovery solutions.
Questions
What areas of law does HCB Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in commercial law, residential property transactions, family law, education law, care home legal matters, and business insolvency services.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed fee estimates wherever possible to ensure cost predictability for our clients.
How many office locations do you have?
We operate from 24 office locations across the UK with plans for continued expansion.
Can I get legal advice outside regular business hours?
Yes, we offer flexible appointment times including out-of-hours services to accommodate client needs.
What sectors do you specifically work with?
We have particular expertise in care homes, dental practices, and education sector legal matters.
