Leeds Solicitors specialising in property and litigation. Find out more about how we can help you by going to our Legal Services page and selecting Property for a competitive conveyancing quote if you are buying or selling your home, Motoring Offences for representation at court if your driving licence is at risk, or Family Law for expert advice on divorce, or Immigration for expert advice on all personal and corporate immigration matters. You can also receive specialist advice on Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
*For a quotation involving a sale or purchase over £1,000,000.00 or a remortgage over £500,000.00 please contact the property department on 0113 2432288 or email property@henryhyams.com . .
50 Years at Henry Hyams!
Congratulations to Derek Hallam who reached the incredible milestone of 50 years’ service with Henry Hyams on 29 September 2025.
A Liverpool University law graduate, Derek started at Henry Hyams in 1975 as an articled clerk to Neville Bush. Our offices were located on Park Square, Rod Stewart was at number 1 in the charts with ‘Sailing’ and Harold Wilson the Labour Prime Minister.
Upon qualification as a solicitor, Derek took on a varied caseload in crime, personal injury and property. He later specialised in regulatory work and for many years combined prosecuting for West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service and Leeds City Council with his duties as managing partner at Henry Hyams
Derek retired as a partner in 2018 but has continued to work part-time as a regulatory lawyer – when not on one of his (many!) cycling or sailing holidays.
We all raise a glass to you Derek and look forward to another of your legendary wine tasting evenings when we get to celebrate the 50 years together!
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Jane Cooper
All at Henry Hyams are deeply saddened to announce that after a courageous fight against breast cancer, Jane died peacefully surrounded by her family, on Saturday, 30 August 2025 at St James Hospital in Leeds.
Jane joined Henry Hyams in 1996 as an assistant solicitor in our Criminal Defence Department. Her courtroom presence and sharp intellect was immediately apparent, and she was soon recognised as one of the best criminal law solicitors in the region. In 2002, Jane became a partner and was integral to the shaping and development of our legal practice for over the next two decades until her retirement in 2024 due to ill health.
During her time with us she met fellow criminal defence solicitor Tim, and their relationship turned into a very happy marriage. Together, they had two sons, William and Matthew, who are both now at university. The family lived in Chapel Allerton where they had many friends.
Jane will be sadly missed by all at Henry Hyams. She was not only a respected colleague, but also a friend. Our thoughts and sympathies are with all who were touched by her kindness and grace, and, in particular, with Tim, William and Matthew.
Rest In Peace, Jane.
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Conveyancing Quality Scheme
For another year running, in 2025 Henry Hyams is an accredited member of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme
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