The ISO 9000 standard was first introduced to British Industry in 1987 and was based on the UK Standard BS 5750 which had evolved from the MoD’s need for quality standards in the 1960s. Covering standard operating systems and client care procedures, to qualify for the award a firm is assessed annually by an independent auditor. The recently updated version ISO 9001:2008 (published 14/11/08) incorporates minor changes to the ISO 9001:2000 version.

Richard Hegarty, founder and Senior Partner of the firm, is responsible for the quality systems in place and comments “I am delighted that our professional approach has been recognised with our continued accreditation to ISO standard. It shows the hard work all of the staff at the firm have put into providing quality legal services to our clients. Hegarty LLP was one of the first law firms in the country to be awarded this quality standard and we are rightly proud of our ongoing commitment to and achievement of quality. This helps us give our clients the best service possible and ultimately ensures our ongoing success.”