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Established 1844 · Bath & London

Counsel for enduring wealth.
Advisors to ambitious ventures.

Pellican and Hart brings together 180 years of private client expertise with a leading technology and commercial practice. Two traditions. One firm. Exceptional legal counsel.

Recognised by Chambers & Partners
Ranked in The Legal 500
Offices in Bath & London
Established 1844

Two disciplines. One firm.

Whether you are protecting generational wealth or scaling a technology business, our specialists speak your language.

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Private Client

Protecting what matters most

Thoughtful, discreet legal counsel for individuals and families. We safeguard estates, plan for the future, and ensure your legacy endures.

  • Wills & Probate
  • Rural Estates
  • Trusts
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Technology & Commercial

Built for the pace of growth

Sharp, commercially-minded legal advice for founders, investors, and in-house teams. We understand your term sheet because we’ve seen hundreds.

  • Fintech
  • SaaS Contracts
  • Venture Capital
  • Intellectual Property
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Heritage meets ambition

Pellican and Hart was founded in Bath in 1844 to serve the region’s families and estates. For nearly two centuries, discretion, rigour, and deep personal relationships have defined our private client practice.

In 2024, we combined forces with Farraday Legal, a London technology practice built on speed, commercial clarity, and genuine understanding of how growth-stage businesses operate. The merger was not a compromise. It was a conviction: that the best counsel draws from both tradition and innovation.

Today, we are one firm with two centres of excellence, united by a shared standard of client care.

About Pellican and Hart →
180+
Years of practice
2
Offices
7
Practice areas

A straightforward process

Good legal advice starts with understanding your situation. Here is how we begin.

1

Get in touch

Submit an enquiry through the relevant practice area, or telephone either office directly. There is no obligation and no charge for an initial conversation.

2

Initial consultation

We listen carefully to your situation, explain the options available to you, and recommend a clear course of action. You decide how to proceed.

3

Expert counsel

Your matter is handled by a specialist who knows your area of law inside out. We keep you informed at every stage and respond promptly to your questions.

Results that speak clearly

A selection of recent matters across our practice areas, presented with our clients’ permission.

Private Client

Multi-generational estate restructuring

Advised a landed family on the reorganisation of a 2,000-acre estate across trusts, agricultural tenancies, and inheritance tax planning, securing the estate for the next generation.

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Technology

Series B funding for a fintech platform

Acted for a payments startup on a £12m Series B round, negotiating investor terms, shareholder agreements, and regulatory considerations across three jurisdictions.

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Private Client

Complex probate with international assets

Managed the administration of a high-value estate with property and investments across the UK, France, and Switzerland, coordinating with local counsel in each jurisdiction.

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Thinking from our practice

Analysis and commentary from our team on the legal issues that matter to our clients.

Join a firm with range

We are building a practice where exceptional private client solicitors and sharp commercial lawyers work side by side. If that appeals to you, we would like to hear from you.

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Speak to us

Whether your matter is personal or commercial, we are here to help. Reach the right team directly.

Bath

Address

Pellican and Hart Solicitors
Bath, Somerset

Telephone

01225 000 000

Primary practice

Private Client

London

Address

Pellican and Hart Solicitors
London

Telephone

020 0000 0000

Primary practice

Technology & Commercial

Submit an enquiry to the relevant practice area and a member of our team will respond within one working day.