Timeline
27th June 1994
Edmondson Hall opened at 168 High Street Newmarket with three employees. Mark Edmondson, Anna Hall and Julia Martin all of whom are still connected with the practice today. Initially occupying the first floor the business then occupied the second floor as well.
Primarily set up to provide Legal Services to the Bloodstock and Racing Industry, the firm quickly expanded to provide across the board legal services and attracted (and needed!) more staff.
December 1999
Following the firm’s successful expansion Edmondson Hall left the High Street and bought new premises located at 25 Exeter Road Newmarket. The building known as Kisber Villa was named after the 1876 Derby Winner. The firm quickly developed the property and whilst keeping the traditional feel to the original building adapted the property into a comfortable working environment. 25A Exeter Road was later acquired and converted in offices.
August 2004
In August 2004 newly qualified Solicitor Deborah Hargreaves started working in the Litigation Department under Mark Edmondson. Debbie moved to Newmarket from Chichester in West Sussex. She was already a horse racing fan and had ridden and owned horses from a young age. A natural litigator, working at a Boutique Practice that specialised in supporting the Bloodstock and wider equine community was in her words “a perfect start to my career”.
May 2007
Continued growth of the firm meant exciting redevelopment opportunities at the site on Exeter Road. A steady growth in the workforce provided the need for a separate reception area, boardroom and meeting rooms.
2007
The brainchild of Mark Edmondson, the firm founded Newmarket Business Day, a corporate day at Newmarket Racecourse and a Networking event encouraging local businesses to sponsor a race and interact with other local businesses.
July 2009
The firm was heavily involved in the Newmarket Festival CIC and later formed its replacement as a registered charity. Newmarket Charitable Foundation was therefore formed in 2021. All work was done Pro Bono as part of the businesses commitment to support the local community. Having been Chair of both the Festival and the Foundation for ten years, Mark Edmondson stood down in 2022 but continued to be involved as honorary President.
January 2011
Deborah Hargreaves joins Mark Edmondson and Anna Hall as an owner of Edmondson Hall.
October 2012
Deborah Hargreaves became an Advanced Litigator for PI on 25th October 2012 with APIL.
31st December 2015
Founding Partner Anna Hall retired from Partnership but remained as a valued member of the team in her current role as a Consultant.
2017
Edmondson Hall first sponsors the Sir Henry Cecil Stakes on Ladies Day as part of The July Festival at Newmarket Racecourses.
6th August 2018
Camilla East joins the practice as a Partner and head of Residential Conveyancing. Camilla had worked for many years for several large firms and was based in Cambridge. She and her family are well known and respected within the local farming and agricultural community, with Camilla possessing a wealth of local knowledge, not only in the Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Essex regions but countrywide due to the depth and longevity of her experience.
December 2018
With ambitious expansion plans in motion, the Practice needed additional work space for the growing team. A large, ultra modern extension at our existing site involving substantial additional office space was planned. Construction of the extension began with the demolition of existing buildings, with construction being completed in June 2019 by local contractors P B Doyle Ltd.
March 2019
Edmondson Hall merged with the oldest Law firm in Newmarket, Rustons and Lloyd Solicitors which was founded in 1834.
September 2019
Deborah Hargreaves is appointed as a Board Member of the Chamber of Commerce, Suffolk Chamber in West Suffolk Board.
September 2019
The firm celebrated 25 years in practice and the grand opening of the new rear extension by Sir Michael Stoute.
July 2022
Elisabeth Sneade joins the Edmondson Hall team and was appointed Partner on 1st July 2022.
“I have worked specialising in family law since qualifying in September 2001. Having spent most of my working career in East Anglia I have known of Edmondson Hall and been aware of the reputation for quality work and outstanding client care. When the opportunity arose to join Edmondson Hall it was a pleasure to meet with Mark and Debbie and hear about their future plans for development. From my perspective it was a good fit and I was pleased to join and enable the transition when from Simon Gummer retired in at the end of March 2022.”
September 2024
In September 2024, Edmondson Hall proudly celebrated 30 years in business. This milestone marked three decades of dedication, growth, and trusted legal service. It was a special moment for the firm to reflect on its journey and achievements, and to celebrate continued success with clients and colleagues.
April 2025
Deborah Hargreaves became the Chief Executive Officer and Camilla East became the Chief Operating Officer. We were also pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Lambert and Stephen Roberts as Partners. Mark Edmondson became a Consultant to the Practice.
Deborah Hargreaves commented "I am hugely excited to be stepping into the CEO role. My career as a qualified Solicitor began at Edmondson Hall in 2004 and I will celebrate my 21st year with the Practice in October this year. During the last 21 years I have been lucky enough to learn from Mark and Anna how to run a Legal Practice with ambition, prudence and success and I am very grateful to them for all I have learnt from them. I am very much looking forward to working with you all, as all of you are an enormously important part, individually and collectively, to the strength and success of our Team."
Camilla East commented "It is a very exciting time for me to join Debbie and step into my new role as COO. I have worked at Edmondson Hall for 7 years, joining as a Partner in 2018. I am very grateful to Debbie and Mark for the opportunity of this new senior position and thank them both for their help and guidance. I look forward to taking on my new leadership role and working closely with Debbie."
Stephen Roberts commented "Joining Edmondson Hall and particularly meeting Mark, Debbie and Anna was the first time that I realised what it is like to work for a positive and professional law firm that respects, supports and values its staff. It is therefore hard to express how grateful I am to have become a Partner, which despite my feeling ready to do so, I am still very much taking in. Thank you to everyone for making EH such a special place to work and I look forward to spending what shall undoubtedly continue to be a very happy and fulfilling career here."
Mike Lambert commented "I wanted to take a moment to share how incredibly proud and grateful I am to be stepping into the role of Partner here at Edmondson Hall. Over the past five years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some brilliant people. I’m especially proud of the Private Client team and everything we continue to achieve together. I want to thank Mark and Debbie for their continued support and encouragement. Their passion and drive have helped shape the firm into what it is today. I have no doubt that Debbie and Camilla will continue to lead with the same strength and vision as they take the reigns moving forward."