Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP
Annual Report and
Unaudited
Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2026
Registration number: OC402886
Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP
Contents
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Financial Statements |
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Balance Sheet |
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Notes to the Financial Statements |
Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP
Balance Sheet
31 March 2026
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2026 |
2025 |
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Fixed assets |
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Tangible assets |
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Current assets |
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Debtors |
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Cash and short-term deposits |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
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Net current assets |
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Total assets less current liabilities |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year |
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Provisions for liabilities |
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Net assets attributable to members |
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Represented by: |
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Loans and other debts due to members |
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Members' capital classified as a liability |
738,078 |
902,355 |
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738,078 |
902,355 |
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Total members' interests |
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Loans and other debts due to members |
738,078 |
902,355 |
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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
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Registration number: OC402886
Hadaway & Hadaway Solicitors LLP
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2026
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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:
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Depreciation method and rate |
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Other property, plant and equipment |
5% straight line |
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Fixtures and fittings |
15% reducing balance |
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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.
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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.
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Particulars of employees |
The average number of persons employed by the LLP during the year was
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Tangible fixed assets |
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Fixtures and fittings |
Office equipment |
Other property, plant and equipment |
Total |
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Cost |
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At 1 April 2025 |
312,526 |
270,309 |
212,362 |
795,197 |
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Additions |
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1,731 |
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1,731 |
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At 31 March 2026 |
312,526 |
272,040 |
212,362 |
796,928 |
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Depreciation |
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At 1 April 2025 |
304,099 |
250,792 |
178,154 |
733,045 |
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Charge for the year |
1,264 |
4,250 |
10,618 |
16,132 |
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At 31 March 2026 |
305,363 |
255,042 |
188,772 |
749,177 |
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Net book value |
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At 31 March 2026 |
7,163 |
16,998 |
23,590 |
47,751 |
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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
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Debtors |
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2026 |
2025 |
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Trade debtors |
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Prepayments and accrued income |
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841,105 |
709,178 |
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
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2026 |
2025 |
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Bank loans and overdrafts |
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10,000 |
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Taxation and social security |
149,078 |
116,032 |
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Other creditors |
176,223 |
25,346 |
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Accruals and deferred income |
107,296 |
146,433 |
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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.
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year |
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2026 |
2025 |
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Bank loans and overdrafts |
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Other creditors |
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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
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Provisions |
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Dilapidations |
Other provisions |
Total |
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At 1 April 2025 |
90,000 |
30,000 |
120,000 |
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Increase (decrease) in existing provisions |
30,000 |
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30,000 |
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At 31 March 2026 |
120,000 |
30,000 |
150,000 |
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.