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Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP

Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2026

Registration number: OC402886

 

Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP

Contents

Financial Statements

1 to 8

Balance Sheet

1

Notes to the Financial Statements

3

 

Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP

Balance Sheet

31 March 2026

Note

2026
£

2025
£

Fixed assets

 

Tangible assets

4

47,751

62,152

Current assets

 

Debtors

5

841,105

709,178

Cash and short-term deposits

 

476,411

551,336

 

1,317,516

1,260,514

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

6

(432,597)

(297,811)

Net current assets

 

884,919

962,703

Total assets less current liabilities

 

932,670

1,024,855

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

7

(44,592)

(2,500)

Provisions for liabilities

8

(150,000)

(120,000)

Net assets attributable to members

 

738,078

902,355

Represented by:

 

Loans and other debts due to members

 

Members' capital classified as a liability

 

738,078

902,355

   

738,078

902,355

Total members' interests

 

Loans and other debts due to members

 

738,078

902,355

   

738,078

902,355

 

Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP

Balance Sheet

31 March 2026

For the year ending 31 March 2026 the limited liability partnership was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, as applied to limited liability partnerships, relating to small entities. The designated members acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (as applied to limited liability partnerships by the Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008), with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006, as applied to small limited liability partnerships by the Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008, and the option not to file a profit and loss account has been taken.

The members acknowledge their responsibilities for

a) ensuring that the LLP keeps accounting records which comply with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 as applied by the Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations 2008 as modified by the Limited Liability Partnerships, Partnerships and Groups Regulations 2016.

b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the LLP as at the end of each financial period and of its profit or loss for the financial period in accordance with the requirements of section 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applied by the Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations 2008 as modified by the Limited Liability Partnerships, Partnerships and Groups Regulations 2016 relating to financial statement, so far applicable to the LLP.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 as applied to limited liability partnerships by the Limited Liability Partnerships (Accounts and Audit) (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2008.

The financial statements of Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP (registered number OC402886) were approved by the Board and authorised for issue on 28 August 2026. They were signed on behalf of the limited liability partnership by:

.........................................
L McGonnell
Designated member

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C A Hall
Designated member

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D E Hills
Designated member

Registration number: OC402886

 

Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 31 March 2026

1

Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 - 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', including Section1A and the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting for Limited Liability Partnerships' issued in May 2024. There are no material departures from FRS 102.

General information and basis of accounting

The limited liability partnership is incorporated in England & Wales under the Limited Liability Partnership Act 2000. The address of the registered office is given on the limited liability partnership information page. The nature of the limited liability partnership's operations and its principal activities are given in the members' report.

These financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention except that as disclosed in the accounting policies certain items are shown at fair value.

The functional currency of Hadaway & Hadaway LLP is considered to be pounds sterling because that is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the limited liability partnership operates.

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognised to the extent that the limited liability partnership obtains the right to consideration in exchange for its performance. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received, excluding discounts, rebates, VAT and other sales tax or duty.

Services provided to clients during the period which at the balance sheet date have not been invoiced to clients, have been recognised in turnover. Turnover recognised is based on an assessment of the fair value of services provided by the balance sheet date as a proportion of the total value of the engagement. Revenue is not recognised on those engagements where the right to receive payment is contingent on factors outside of the control of the LLP. Unbilled revenue is included within work in progress.

Members' remuneration and division of profits

Profits at the balance sheet date are only recognised as a liability at that date to the extent that they are appropriately allocated and are no longer at the discretion of the Limited Liability Partnership.

Members capital balances are repayable to the members after cessation of membership and are shown as liabilities of the LLP. Members capital balances are classified as 'Loans and other debts due to members'.

Defined contribution schemes

Payments to defined contribution retirement pension schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

 

Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 31 March 2026

Taxation

The taxation payable on the partnership's profits is the personal liability of the members, although payment of such liabilities is administered by the partnership on behalf of its members. Consequently, neither partnership taxation nor related deferred taxation is accounted for in these financial statements. Sums set aside in respect of members' tax obligations are included in the balance sheet within loans and other debts due to members, or are set against amounts due from members as appropriate.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.

Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class

Depreciation method and rate

Other property, plant and equipment

5% straight line

Fixtures and fittings

15% reducing balance

Office equipment

20% reducing balance

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the limited liability partnership has an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that the limited liability partnership will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

Dilapidations

Provision is made for the dilapidations in respect of property leases which contain a requirement for the premises to be returned to the original state prior to the conclusion of the lease term.

 

Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 31 March 2026

Hire purchase and leasing

Leases in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged in the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the lease term.

Financial instruments

Classification

Financial instruments are recognised when the LLP becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument and derecognised when in the case of assets, the contractual rights to cash flows from the asset expire or substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to another party, or in the case of liabilities, when the LLP's obligations are discharged, expire or are cancelled.

The LLP holds the following financial instruments, all of which meet the conditions to be classified as basic instruments:

Short term debtors and creditors

Such instruments are initially measured at transaction price, including transaction costs, and are subsequently carried at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received, after taking account of impairment judgements.

Bank loans

Loans which meet the criteria under FRS 102 to be classed as 'basic financial instruments' are initially recorded at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Insurance arrangements

The LLP holds insurance cover in order to protect against the impact of professional negligence claims. Where appropriate the LLP makes provisions for the expected outcomes of these claims.

2

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Revenue recognition
Revenue in relation to unbilled time is recognised in the accounts based upon the judgement of the designated members in respect of expected ultimate recoverability. In undertaking this assessment the designated members consider a range of factors including historical recovery rates and contractual terms. In undertaking this process an adjustment is made to reduce the unbilled time to average recovery rates.

In total the carrying value of accrued income at the balance sheet date was £508,372.

 

Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 31 March 2026

Claims provision
Judgement is exercised in determining whether a provision for claims is required. In making this judgement, the designated members have considered the historic occurrence of claims against the firm and the level of specific claims notified to them at the balance sheet date. If it is determined that a provision is required, an estimate is made of the eventual value of any uninsured claims. In making this estimate, the designated members have considered the specific circumstances of reported claims, the historic level of un-utilised insurance excesses, as well as the historic level of minor claims settled outside of insurance. The carrying value of the claims provision at the balance sheet date was £30,000.

3

Particulars of employees

The average number of persons employed by the LLP during the year was 31 (2025 - 35).

4

Tangible fixed assets

Fixtures and fittings
£

Office equipment
£

Other property, plant and equipment
£

Total
£

Cost

At 1 April 2025

312,526

270,309

212,362

795,197

Additions

-

1,731

-

1,731

At 31 March 2026

312,526

272,040

212,362

796,928

Depreciation

At 1 April 2025

304,099

250,792

178,154

733,045

Charge for the year

1,264

4,250

10,618

16,132

At 31 March 2026

305,363

255,042

188,772

749,177

Net book value

At 31 March 2026

7,163

16,998

23,590

47,751

At 31 March 2025

8,427

19,517

34,208

62,152

 

Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 31 March 2026

5

Debtors

2026
 £

2025
 £

Trade debtors

244,137

161,075

Prepayments and accrued income

596,968

548,103

841,105

709,178

6

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2026
 £

2025
 £

Bank loans and overdrafts

-

10,000

Taxation and social security

149,078

116,032

Other creditors

176,223

25,346

Accruals and deferred income

107,296

146,433

432,597

297,811

Capital loans and other debts due to members rank pari passu with creditors, in accordance with the members' agreement. There are no restrictions on the members' ability to reduce the amount of members' other interests.

7

Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2026
£

2025
£

Bank loans and overdrafts

-

2,500

Other creditors

44,592

-

44,592

2,500

There are no amounts included above in respect of which any security has been given by the LLP.

 

Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year Ended 31 March 2026

8

Provisions

Dilapidations
£

Other provisions
£

Total
£

At 1 April 2025

90,000

30,000

120,000

Increase (decrease) in existing provisions

30,000

-

30,000

At 31 March 2026

120,000

30,000

150,000

Dilapidations obligations exist under certain lease agreements. In conjunction with professional assessment by an Independent Chartered Surveyor, the provision represents an assessment by the members of the fair value of the liability existing under such leases at the balance sheet date.

9

Related party transactions

The trading premises at 53-61 North Shields are owned privately by a number of current and former partners. During the year ended 31 March 2026, a charge of £6,857 was paid to current partners of the firm for the use of these premises (2025: £6,857).

10

Financial commitments, guarantees and contingencies

Amounts not provided for in the balance sheet

The total amount of financial commitments not included in the balance sheet is £357,537 (2025 - £344,000).

11

Personal guarantee

Limited guarantee given by Miss C A Hall, Mrs L McGonnell and Mr D E Hills for £150,000 dated 21 April 2016.