Richard Burnett

Commercial Director

‘Actions speak louder than words’. After HM3 Legal’s lawyers handled the sale of his own business in 2011, he joined the team. His earlier career was shaped by working at Peugeot UK and Mars Confectionery before establishing a number of his own companies. Through this direct experience he knows what business owners want from their lawyers, how they wish to be treated, and how important it is to work with a legal team that really understands the realities of running a modern business.

There’s no substitute for having walked in a business owner’s shoes to understand the daily pressures a business can face.

He embodies that blend of insight, experience and strategic thinking which, when combined with decades of commercial leadership and running his own companies, means Rich is an expert at building long-term B2B partnerships and identifying high‑value growth opportunities.

So, what is Richard bringing to HM3 Legal?

Rich has a deep understanding of how businesses operate, scale and respond to change. His experience bridges business development, marketing, client engagement and strategic leadership – placing him at the heart of HM3 Legal’s bold ambition to ‘shake up legal services’.

Commercial thinker and growth strategist

If you are looking to expand your business, contact Rich as he is uniquely placed to guide clients toward legal solutions that align with their broader business objectives. He frequently shares insights on business leadership, building a engaged workforce and the power of new ideas – demonstrating his commitment not only to HM3 Legal but to the broader business community.

Rich is the ideal central point of contact for commercial clients. If you have ambitious business aspirations, you’re in the right place. Ask Rich how you can start realising them.

M: 07983 637149

E: rhb@law.uk.com

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Let Richard handle your query.

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Abigail Blakemore

Trainee Solicitor
Wills & Probate

Abigale Carter

Communications & Client Experience Assistant
Marketing & BD

Abigail Vine

Legal Assistant
Wills & Probate

Anne Scheland

Partner
Head of Corporate & Commercial
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Beth Sales

Associate
Commercial Property
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Bethan Thomas

Associate
Court of Protection
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Ceri Burns

Solicitor
Wills & Probate

Christine Sutton

Consultant Solicitor
Commercial Property

Clare Lawrence

Talent and Engagement Manager
Recruitment

Clare Mathieson

Associate
Commercial Property

Corinne Vaughan

Associate
Operations Manager, Residential Property

Daniel Nevin

Associate
Residential Property

Daniela Keogh

Paralegal
Corporate law

Deana Phillips

Associate
Employment law specialist

Emma Evans

Associate Solicitor
Family & Relationships

Frances Williams

Associate
Wills & Probate

Georgina Anwyl

Associate
Corporate

Holly Thomas

Solicitor
Family & Relationships

Ian Millington

Partner & Legal Services Director
Commercial Property

James Cullen

Associate
Commercial Property

Joel Harries

Business Support Administrator
HM3 Legal

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Paralegal
Wills & Probate

Justine Watkinson

Partner & Engagement Director
Employment Law

Kathy Szeputi

Head of Brand & Communications
Marketing

Lauren Douglas

Solicitor
Corporate law

Liam Holyhead

Paralegal
Litigation

Libby Ryan

Legal Administrator
Wills & Probate

Lucy Furness

Senior Legal Assistant
Commercial Property

Megan Cockroft

Solicitor
Commercial Property

Melissa Worth

Partner
Head of Commercial Litigation

Michael Chambers

Partner
Head of Resolution and Recovery

Mike Richards

Senior Associate
Head of Commercial Recoveries

Molly Ward

Paralegal
Commercial & IP

Nicole Boreham

Client Engagement Manager
Engagement & Innovation

Paul Beckett

Operations and Risk Director

Paul Hilton

Consultant Solicitor
Commercial Recoveries

Paul Marsh

Consultant Solicitor
Insolvency

Peter Southeran

Consultant Solicitor
Commercial Dispute Resolution
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Rachel Hodnett

Paralegal
Family & Relationships

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Commercial Director
Helping your business succeed

Richard Owen

Senior Associate
Commercial Dispute Resolution expert

Robbie Oates

Paralegal
Family & Relationships

Ruth Marsh

Partner and Head of Private Client Services
Wills & Probate

Samuel Kewley

Commercial Contracts Lawyer
Commercial Law

Sara Wakefield

Associate
Residential Property

Sarah Doran

Trainee Solicitor
Commercial Litigation

Shannon Ashley

Paralegal
Wills & Probate

Sophie Bebbington

Associate
Contentious probate and litigation specialist

Theo Thomas

Legal Assistant
Residential Property

Wendy Randall

Probate Practitioner & Senior Associate
Wills & Probate

Zoe Williams

Solicitor
Commercial Property
Richard works closely with

Ian Millington

Partner & Legal Services Director
Commercial Property

Justine Watkinson

Partner & Engagement Director
Employment Law

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