ANDREW & CO - A HISTORY.

In 1832 Sir Walter Scott died and Lewis Carroll was born. Russia annexed Poland (again) and Parliament passed the first Reform Act. Meanwhile in Lincoln a young newly qualified solicitor was setting up a lawyers' practice in Silver Street. As the practice flourished so did William Andrew's participation in local affairs. He served on Lincoln City Council, was involved in matters of public health and even found time to become a founder member of an insurance company and a building society.

Frederick Andrew took over the practice from his father until he passed to the next world in 1916.

1927 proved an eventful year for the practice, by then run by Edward Midgley, with an amalgamation with Race Hill & Co.

Russell Race had started his practice in 1909 in the Cornhill in Lincoln. Frank Hill joined him in 1923 as an articled clerk or trainee solicitor in the modern terminology, only to find himself, on the sudden death of Russell Race, in charge of a considerable practice while still in his early twenties.

One of his first moves was a significant one, the establishment of the practice in our present office building in St Swithin's Square in 1929.

Frank Hill went on to become a famous son of Lincoln notable as Sir Francis Hill, for his histories of the City and his services to Lincoln and the wider community in many spheres.

1948 saw Philip Race and Edward Mason become partners in the practice. Both had a long association with Andrew & Co. For many years Philip Race served as a member of the Law Society Council with some distinction. As the years have passed new Partners have been admitted and some longserving partners have retired. The present partnership stands at twelve.

In 2007 the firm celebrates its 175th anniversary, marked by a series of events. There's no resting on our laurels though, as of 1 April 2007 the firm has converted to a limited liability partnership and will now be known as Andrew & Co LLP.

One factor in our history is significant. Andrew & Co has been fortunate in having many hardworking and loyal members of staff. We feel that William Andrew would have been proud of them and proud too of the firm's many years of service to the community. It is with the same pride that we will continue to represent Andrew & Co.

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PHILOSOPHY

Our aim is quite simply to provide the very best service we possibly can. Our clients say that accessibility, efficiency and value for money are the three elements of the service which are the most important. We are dedicated to meeting those expectations.

Our duty of confidentiality applies to everything you tell us. Whilst our speciality as solicitors is to provide legal advice, we do also try to produce practical solutions to problems. Our service is independent. We are not employed by anyone and we act totally in your best interests. If, at any time, we recognise that there is a conflict between your interests and those of another client then we are bound by professional rules to tell you so and advise that you seek advice elsewhere.

We have a continuing programme of training for all our staff, not only on developments in the law but also on client care. Behind the scenes we have the latest equipment and technology and staff skilled in its use. Whatever means of communication suits you, we have it. Clients are given the direct line to the person looking after them. Most of the developments are as a result of observations from clients, so if you have a suggestion how we can serve you better, please tell us!

We value our relationships with clients and welcome their comments about the services which we offer and the firm generally. Over the years consideration of such comments has played a valuable part in the further development of Andrew & Co.

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