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Bridgette Hibbert

Partner

Bridgette began her career in law in 1999. She has practiced exclusively in criminal defence work ever since and is an experienced solicitor within Farleys’ Fraud and Business Crime team, specialising in fraud.

Bridgette has defended clients in fraud, confiscation (Proceeds of Crime Act, POCA), money laundering and associated restraint matters as well as conspiracies to supply / import drugs along with other areas of serious and complex crime.

Bridgette is well known amongst her peers for her commitment and thorough preparation. She works well with those she instructs and over the years has developed excellent working relationships with Counsel and other professional experts.

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What people say about Bridgette

Bridgette Hibbert has proved to be an absolute specialist in my case against Trading Standards. Incredibly experienced and superbly efficient. Bridgette believed in me and went way past her call of duty, helping me and my wife get through 3 horrendous years. Bridgette, we will always be indebted to you. Thank you

Mr M , Company Director

2017-11-01T11:51:13+00:00

Mr M , Company Director

Bridgette Hibbert has proved to be an absolute specialist in my case against Trading Standards. Incredibly experienced and superbly efficient. Bridgette believed in me and went way past her call of duty, helping me and my wife get through 3 horrendous years. Bridgette, we will always be indebted to you. Thank you
The ‘tactically astute’ Bridgette Hibbert is praised for her knowledge of all aspects of business crime and regulatory matters; she ‘rapidly identifies the relevant issues in complex cases, easily develops a rapport with clients and has the knack of explaining complicated issues in simple terms’.

Legal 500 Guide 2017

2017-11-01T11:52:03+00:00

Legal 500 Guide 2017

The ‘tactically astute’ Bridgette Hibbert is praised for her knowledge of all aspects of business crime and regulatory matters; she ‘rapidly identifies the relevant issues in complex cases, easily develops a rapport with clients and has the knack of explaining complicated issues in simple terms’.
"We wish to thank you [Bridgette Hibbert] for your fantastic criminal defence work. As a family, we found ourselves in a situation none of us could have thought possible. The odds were undoubtably against us – but your skill, knowledge and commitment to get the truth helped us to hold ourselves together and remain hopeful of a just and positive outcome. We wholeheartedly recommend Farleys and their key partners and will be forever in your debt. Your work has had a life changing impact on our family."

Jon, Sarah and Oscar

2022-09-30T12:16:46+01:00

Jon, Sarah and Oscar

"We wish to thank you [Bridgette Hibbert] for your fantastic criminal defence work. As a family, we found ourselves in a situation none of us could have thought possible. The odds were undoubtably against us – but your skill, knowledge and commitment to get the truth helped us to hold ourselves together and remain hopeful of a just and positive outcome. We wholeheartedly recommend Farleys and their key partners and will be forever in your debt. Your work has had a life changing impact on our family."
"Paul Schofield and Bridgette Hibbert are just incredibily hardworking. A team that is second to none."

- Legal 500 2023

2022-10-13T16:22:10+01:00

- Legal 500 2023

"Paul Schofield and Bridgette Hibbert are just incredibily hardworking. A team that is second to none."
“She is very experienced, very focused and very astute.”

- Chambers & Partners Guide 2019

2022-10-14T09:48:34+01:00

- Chambers & Partners Guide 2019

“She is very experienced, very focused and very astute.”
"Bridgette Hibbert is switched on and cares about her clients."

- Chambers and Partners Guide 2024

2024-10-25T11:26:35+01:00

- Chambers and Partners Guide 2024

"Bridgette Hibbert is switched on and cares about her clients."
"Bridgette Hibbert is demanding and has high standards but in a supportive and pleasant way. She is a pleasure to work with."

- Legal 500 2024

2024-10-25T11:42:50+01:00

- Legal 500 2024

"Bridgette Hibbert is demanding and has high standards but in a supportive and pleasant way. She is a pleasure to work with."

‘In these challenging times, Farleys has maintained outstanding client care. They are a firm who really do go the extra yards for their clients. The outstanding standards exhibited by Paul Schofield, Bridgette Hibbert and Garry Leaver, coupled with their collaborative team approach, means that even in these extremely busy times their standards never slip.’


- Legal 500 2026

2025-10-30T12:38:55+00:00

- Legal 500 2026

‘In these challenging times, Farleys has maintained outstanding client care. They are a firm who really do go the extra yards for their clients. The outstanding standards exhibited by Paul Schofield, Bridgette Hibbert and Garry Leaver, coupled with their collaborative team approach, means that even in these extremely busy times their standards never slip.’

‘Garry Leaver, Rod Hall, Bridget Hibbert and Paul Schofield are all excellent, both individually and as a team. They set the industry standard. I cannot speak more highly of this most excellent firm and all its constituent parts.’

- Legal 500 2026

2025-11-03T10:12:59+00:00

- Legal 500 2026

‘Garry Leaver, Rod Hall, Bridget Hibbert and Paul Schofield are all excellent, both individually and as a team. They set the industry standard. I cannot speak more highly of this most excellent firm and all its constituent parts.’

'Paul Schofield is a true leader, a visionary who never seems to rest. Bridgette Hibbert operates at an extremely high standard, she has an ability to communicate with the client and counsel in such a manner nothing gets missed.'

- Legal 500 2026

2025-11-03T10:18:47+00:00

- Legal 500 2026

'Paul Schofield is a true leader, a visionary who never seems to rest. Bridgette Hibbert operates at an extremely high standard, she has an ability to communicate with the client and counsel in such a manner nothing gets missed.'

"I just want to say a massive thankyou to you and your team for all you have done. It doesnt go unnoticed! Today's result is what we wanted if not better. So thank you again"

- Client J

2026-04-02T12:22:43+01:00

- Client J

"I just want to say a massive thankyou to you and your team for all you have done. It doesnt go unnoticed! Today's result is what we wanted if not better. So thank you again"

Professional Memberships

The Law Society, Duty Solicitor Scheme, Specialist Fraud Panel, Northwest Fraud Forum and the Young Fraud Lawyers Northern Association.

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Blog & News

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