Hawkridge & Company LLP

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dusk, when Hawkridge & Company LLP usually quietened down, an old man in a tweed suit would appear outside the building. He’d sit on the steps, humming softly and tapping his cane against the stone. No one knew who he was or why he came every day. One evening, as a delivery driver approached the law firm, he noticed the old gentleman had dozed off. Curious, the driver quietly placed a cup of steaming tea next to him before leaving. The next morning, everyone at Hawkridge & Company found a note: 'Thank you for the brew—much appreciated!' signed simply, ‘A Regular’.

2. Late one night, as the last associate was leaving Hawkridge & Company LLP, they heard a strange tapping sound coming from the empty conference room. Curious, they peered inside and saw only an old typewriter, its keys clicking softly in the quiet. Turning off the lights, they walked away, but later that night, someone found them a fresh cup of coffee on their desk—left anonymously, with a note reading, ‘Welcome back.’

3. Late one night, as the last associate was leaving Hawkridge & Company LLP, they heard a voice from behind the closed door of Partner Hawkins’s office. ‘You missed it,’ said the voice with a laugh that echoed through the empty hallway. Curious, the associate peered inside and saw only an old lamp flickering eerily. 'Must be drafty,' they thought, laughing nervously. The next morning, everyone found a note on Partner Hawkins’s desk: “Dear Team, I’ve resigned—my new job is representing lamps in court.”