Hedges Law appoints Fortitude Communications

Hedges, one of Oxfordshire’s oldest companies, has appointed Fortitude Communications to manage its strategic public relations and marketing for a planned growth phase.

The respected law firm is due to open a new branch in Chipping Norton this summer, to cement its market-leading countywide position. It appointed Fortitude Communications to support the opening following a competitive tender process. 

Hedges’ expansion into Chipping Norton follows a period of growth for the employee-owned heritage law firm, which now employs more than 50 people. It provides support for its clients across all aspects of their lives, including advising on wills, probate and inheritance planning, property law and conveyancing as well as dispute resolution, family and divorce. 

Fortitude, an award-winning communications agency, will devise and deliver an integrated campaign with a strong focus on community engagement, brand awareness and positioning, PR, video production, marketing and events. 

Perfect fit

Nicola Poole, managing director at Hedges, said: ​“We are excited to be opening in Chipping Norton to cement our presence across the county. Hedges has an incredibly deep and proud history dating back more than 200 years with deep roots in the communities we serve. 

“Fortitude is the perfect fit for us to help enhance our brand awareness and develop meaningful relationships within the Cotswold community. The agency are excellent storytellers, creative and hard-working and we were impressed by its approach.”

Profile raising

Greig Box Turnbull, founder of Fortitude Communications, said: ​“Hedges is one of the most respected businesses in the region and we’re proud to have been appointed to represent the brand. It has a rich history combined with a progressive, modern approach to practice and we’re looking forward to helping further raise its profile.”

Fortitude was founded by Greig Box Turnbull, who is a former Oxford United managing director and Daily Mirror journalist. Based on Oxford Business Park it has clients across a range of sectors including corporate, transport, sustainability, hospitality and sport. 

Established in 1789 Hedges originated in Wallingford, where its still has an office today. It opened an office in Summertown last year and the Chipping Norton branch will be its third branch in Oxfordshire. It has clients across the UK and in 2021 became only the fifth law-firm in the country to be employee-owned.

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