Natalie Minott becomes Head of Office for HCR Hewitsons Cambridge

Following continued growth for Top 50 UK law firm, HCR Hewitsons, Partner Natalie Minott has taken on the role of Cambridge’s Head of Office for the firm.

A real estate disputes partner ranked in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, Natalie is recognised as a leader in her field. Natalie joined HCR Hewitsons in 2017, and has strong relationships across the city, advising prominent businesses in Cambridge and nationwide for over 20 years.

Natalie takes over the role from Inger Anson, who has led HCR Hewitsons’ Cambridge office since 2018. The Cambridge office has continued to grow, including a 12% increase in the past 12 months alone, driven by rising client demand. Inger, effective immediately, has taken on the role of Head of HCR’s Technology and Innovation Team, a nationwide role, leading this specialist team advising clients across England and Wales, while continuing in her role as Head of Corporate for Cambridge.

On her appointment, Natalie Minott commented: “I’m delighted to take on this role, leading HCR’s Cambridge office. The team here is fantastic, specialists in their fields, and the firm’s growing status in Cambridge is clear, having been named Cambridgeshire Law Firm of the Year for the past two years.

“With the continued support of Inger and the Cambridge partners, I look forward to leading the next chapter for HCR in Cambridge, ensuring our passion for people culture remains at the heart of what we do, while continuing to deliver exceptional legal services to our clients across Cambridgeshire.”

Inger Anson added: “The past seven years of leading the Cambridge office has been an incredible journey. While a short period in the context of the firm’s history, which dates back to 1796, the growth and impact of HCR Hewitsons in Cambridge has been significant. We’ve been fortunate that those who joined us during this time have shared our values and our vision to build an innovative, different kind of law firm in the city, one that continues to be welcomed by clients.

“Natalie is an exceptional leader, and I’m excited to pass the Cambridge baton on and look forward to seeing Natalie lead HCR’s Cambridge office into a future that continues to be shaped by our people and our clients.”