Solicitor at Gardner Leader LLP
Hilary Nicola Messer
Solicitor - Senior Associate
SRA ID: 148900
Hilary Messer is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution team. Hilary specialises in dispute resolution and has extensive knowledge in a wide range of civil litigation matters. Hilary is not afraid to take on cases from which other shy away and has built a reputation for her high levels of tenacity and enterprise, making her a formidable opponent. Hilary takes pride in ensuring that she always secures the very best outcome she can for her clients. Hilary is a recommended lawyer in Legal 500 (2019) and a noted member of the litigation team. Hilary has also previously been voted as one of the Hot 100 Lawyers for her work challenging the banks on Shared Application Mortgages (SAMs), along with Times Lawyer of the Week and Law Society Lawyer of the Month. Hilary practices in all areas of commercial dispute resolution. Hilary has a particular interest in what may best be described as ‘cause cases’, acting for the individual against bureaucracy and officialdom. Hilary’s expertise in property litigation includes landlord and tenant matters, applications relating to trusts of land and boundary and right of way disputes.
First Floor, 7 Frascati Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4UY
Licensed for 33 years
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution
- Dispute Resolution 100%
9 Client Reviews
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About Hilary Nicola Messer
Hilary Messer is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution team. Hilary specialises in dispute resolution and has extensive knowledge in a wide range of civil litigation matters. Hilary is not afraid to take on cases from which other shy away and has built a reputation for her high levels of tenacity and enterprise, making her a formidable opponent. Hilary takes pride in ensuring that she always secures the very best outcome she can for her clients. Hilary is a recommended lawyer in Legal 500 (2019) and a noted member of the litigation team. Hilary has also previously been voted as one of the Hot 100 Lawyers for her work challenging the banks on Shared Application Mortgages (SAMs), along with Times Lawyer of the Week and Law Society Lawyer of the Month. Hilary practices in all areas of commercial dispute resolution. Hilary has a particular interest in what may best be described as ‘cause cases’, acting for the individual against bureaucracy and officialdom. Hilary’s expertise in property litigation includes landlord and tenant matters, applications relating to trusts of land and boundary and right of way disputes.
Languages Spoken: English
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
02/01/91
20/07/23
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Associate
Gardner Leader
?-present
Litigation / Dispute Resolution
We found ourselves in a very difficult and stressful situation but from start to finish Hilary Messer was extremely professional,understanding, patient, kind, tolerant and reassuring (we definitely did have peace of mind). Most importantly Hilary advised us brilliantly and clearly and always either answered our 'phone calls or returned them. We are very grateful for her expert help.
Lawyer named in this review: Hilary Nicola Messer
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 17 October, 2023
Thank you for sharing the experience you had with Hilary Messer and our Dispute Resolution Solicitors. This is very much appreciated and we are glad that you are happy with the service you received at our Maidenhead office.
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
We found GL via a desperate online search for a specialist in historic Shared Appreciation Mortgages which
led us to Hilary Messer, Partner at GL. She gained our confidence immediately and, having placed our trust i
her, when we needed an expert in Professional Negligence and then Conveyancing we decided to keep our
“legal team" under the same umbrella and were delighted with both Michael Axe and Sheyi Lawale.
Lawyer named in this review: Hilary Nicola Messer
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 13 July, 2023
Thank you for sharing the experience you had with Hilary, Michael and Sheyi. This is very much appreciated and we are glad that you are happy with the service you received.
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Hilary was always available on the phone and saved my number so she knew it was me calling. Her email response was quick with excellent communication written and verbal. Attention to detail was excellent, she knew the case and it showed.
Lawyer named in this review: Hilary Nicola Messer
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 27 March, 2023
Thank you for leaving such positive feedback, we are so pleased you were happy with the service our Dispute Resolution Solicitors and Hilary Messer provided at our Maidenhead office.
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
I am so happy everything Hilary did for me. She was supportive and helpful in a very stressful situation.
Lawyer named in this review: Hilary Nicola Messer
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 11 November, 2021
We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with Hilary Messer and our Dispute Resolution Solicitors. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any guidance in the future.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Litigation / Dispute Resolution
We have instructed Gardner Leader for a number of varied commissions. Each time, we receive a consistently high standard of service and you are made to feel welcomed into this professional environment. The case context and process to resolve the matters in hand are clearly explained at the outset. There is a confidence at all stages that this process will be delivered.
Lawyer named in this review: Hilary Nicola Messer
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 07 October, 2021
We are pleased to here you have consistently been happy with the service you have received from our Solicitors.
Was this review helpful? Yes
Business / Commercial
Hillary Messer from Gardner Leader was a perfect professional, and just who I needed to work with to help defend my claim. She was thorough, informative, had clear expertise and gave good honest professional advice along the way. Ultimately, Hillary along with third party counsel, were successful in defending a large claim against my company.
Lawyer named in this review: Hilary Nicola Messer
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 15 April, 2021
Hi Gary, thank you for leaving this great review for Hilary Messer, Senior Associate in our Dispute Resolution team. We will make sure to pass on the details from this review to Hilary and her team in our Maidenhead office.
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Our lengthy discussion and guidance of Independent Advice was very thorough. It made us aware of many things we had not thought about.
Lawyer named in this review: Hilary Nicola Messer
A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 11 February, 2021
We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with Hilary Messer and our Dispute Resolution Solicitors. Do not hesitate to contact Hilary or our Maidenhead office if you require any guidance in the future.
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Employment
Very excellent and professional services, helpful with my enquires, and a very quick response, easy to talk to and friendly staff.
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A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 08 September, 2020
We are happy to hear that you found the service you received at our Maidenhead office excellent. I will let Hilary Messer and the Dispute Resolution Solicitors know of your kind review.
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Family
I cannot thank Hilary enough for the help and advice she has given me to date. The word ‘solicitor’ can be a scary one for a single mum with limited cash resource. But Hilary's advice was so clear and concise, I understood my position very quickly.
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A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 06 November, 2019
Dear Liz, thank you for leaving such positive feedback, we are so pleased you were happy with the service Hilary Messer provided.
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