We are a commercial law firm, which means two things to us. Firstly, we view ourselves as entrepreneurs. We understand the need to offer made-to-measure advice in order to build up successful long-term business relationships with our clients. Experience gleaned from earlier projects is important, but it is not always possible to simply recycle existing solutions. The ideas that provide us and our clients with that competitive edge cannot be found in legal textbooks alone. Anybody consulting Hammonds can rest assured that they have found a creative and enterprising partner. Ultimately, long-term success can only be achieved by breaking new ground, a fact which is particularly true of the legal field.

Secondly, we work for business people. We speak their language, understand their aims and find practicable, efficient solutions to their problems.
Our approach is pragmatic and shows initiative. Hammonds’ lawyers don’t just stop at the groundwork, they assume responsibility not only for the client but also for their strategic goals. They think ahead and alert clients to current developments extending beyond the framework of the project.

Merely studying case papers is not enough to establish a successful working relationship. Extensive knowledge of the client’s business, working methods and culture are also of intrinsic importance. This is why we maintain intensive, personal contact with our clients and believe this is the only way of obtaining the background information necessary to work efficiently and to complete projects successfully. This mode of working is efficient and ensures that we get the results we are aiming for. It fosters a sense of trust and security, thus laying the foundation for long-term business relationships.