About us

Sarginsons was established by David Richard Sarginson in 1961 was admitted in October 1958 and set up on his own from premises at 11 Warwick Row in Coventry as Sarginson & Co.

 

Hughes & Masser was established in April/May 1878 when Thomas Hughes and Sylvester Richard Masser went into partnership together practising from 111 Little Park Street in Coventry. 

 

On 17th July 2000 Sarginsons practice merged with Hughes & Masser to form Sarginsons Hughes & Masser.

 

David Sarginson remains with the practice as a Consultant.  He served as H. M. Coroner for the City of Coventry from 1984 to 2007.

 

A wealth of experience and knowledge

For more than a century, Sarginsons Hughes & Masser (SHM) have provided fast and efficient legal services.

Ian Cox was admitted in July 1973 became a Partner in August 1974 and is now the Managing Partner.  He has wide experience in Private Client work but now specialises in Residential Conveyancing with some Commercial Conveyancing.

Simon Booth was admitted in December 1974 becoming a Partner in 1980.  He has wide experience in Private Client work also but now specialises again in Residential Conveyancing with some Commercial Conveyancing.

Christopher Bailey was admitted in July 1979 and became a Partner in April 1983.  He has attained Higher Rights of Advocacy and specialises in all aspects of Criminal Litigation including prosecuting for the Benefits Agency.

The conveyancing department is headed by Ian Cox and Simon Booth who have practiced in this for more than 35 years.  They are ably supported by Rachel Spence, Andrea Nailor and Gerard Davis who have been with the firm for many years and who have a wealth of experience and knowledge in this field.  

The probate department led by Linda Goodridge, a well know Legal Executive in the city, who has attained fellowship status.  Having worked in the legal sector for 30 years she is eminently qualified to assist clients in this area. 

The litigation department includes civil and criminal matters. Christopher Bailey is widely experienced in these areas of law, having attained higher rights of audience status as well as being an accredited duty solicitor.  He is ably assisted by Monica Leape who has been with the firm for many years.  

 

Sarginsons Hughes & Masser is regulated by The Solicitors Regulation Auhority. Our status of Solicitor was granted in the United Kingdom.

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5th July 2008

Sarginsons Hughes & Masser