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HF Limited

Also known as: HF; Horwich Farrelly; Horwich Farrelly Limited

Horwich Farrelly, trading as HF, is a major UK law firm originally founded in 1969 and now headquartered in Salford, Manchester. It rebranded to HF as its primary brand following its conversion to a limited company in 2021. It is active in debt recovery, insurance, and commercial litigation.

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Contact details

Websitehttps://www.h-f.co.uk
PhoneNot verified
EmailNot verified
Registered addressOrange Tower, 11th Floor, Media City UK, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 2HF

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Regulatory and company information

FCA Firm Reference NumberNot verified — regulated primarily by SRA; FCA FRN not confirmed via web search
FCA statusRegulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 817849). FCA authorisation not separately confirmed.
Companies House number13200208 (HF Limited); 15009228 (Horwich Farrelly Limited)
Company statusActive — converted from partnership to limited company in 2021; employee share scheme launched January 2023
Parent companyIndependent — employee-owned structure

What they do

Main products and services

Commercial debt recovery; Dispute resolution; Real estate; Restructuring and insolvency; Commercial cost management; Insurance litigation

Trading names and group notes

In May 2026 HF took on a legal team from Rosling King. Won a £3 million commercial dispute on summary judgment in June 2026. Previously a leading motor insurance defence firm, now diversified.

Reviews and public sentiment

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Trustpilot

1.9 out of 5 (rated 'Poor')

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Other review and social proof

ReviewSolicitors: 4.7 out of 5 based on 324 reviews

Overall public sentiment

Bifurcated: Trustpilot is rated Poor (1.9/5) reflecting client complaints, while ReviewSolicitors shows 4.7/5 from 324 reviews. Reviews suggest variable experience depending on service area.

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