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Charles Russell LLP’s practice is ‘hugely broad’ and provides ‘excellent service, promptly responding to instructions and quickly assimilating facts and issues’. It represented MMI Research in complex High Court telecoms patent litigation involving claims of infringement and invalidity. Other clients include Cobham and Nationwide Building Society. Team head Peter Scandrett is an expert in aviation litigation, and Patrick Gearon has strength in patent and health and safety litigation.

Maitland Walker LLP’s ‘outstanding’ three-partner team handles anti-trust cases, shareholder disputes, construction matters, and professional negligence claims. It is acting for Earthshine in its ongoing claim against HMRC. Team head Rupert Croft is ‘one of the top litigation solicitors in the UK’ and ‘really understands how litigation works in a way few can match’.

‘Welcoming and professional’, BPE Solicitors LLP has ‘very good strength in depth’, and recently represented the two majority shareholders in disputes following their sale of a multimillion-pound consumer and trade show business. The two partners are Philip Radford, who has a ‘forensic ability to pick apart and analyse documents’, and Susan Archer, who joined from Shakespeares in 2011.

Stone King LLP’s ‘very timely and efficient’ team has core expertise in education, charity and contentious probate disputes, and acted in a High Court action concerning terms of lease and the effect of a Charity Commission Scheme. Paul Sutton ‘gives good advice which is appropriate to the organisation and the circumstances of the case’.

Thrings LLP’s ‘active and punchy’ team is particularly known for its expertise in automotive, defence and aerospace disputes. Recent matters include acting for MAN Truck and Bus UK on issues arising from the M4 Bryn Glas tunnel fire, and other clients include Mint Financial Services and Citipost AMP. Andrew Herridge is recommended.

Withy King LLP’s ‘very responsive and very service-focused’ group acted for Bath Youth Rugby regarding the distribution and realisation of trust assets, and also represents Bath Building Society and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. Team head Chris Kane is a ‘very intelligent and seasoned lawyer who grasps issues quickly and forms practical recommendations’.

Rickerbys LLP is noted for the expertise of Colin Gibson, who acts in matters including breach of contract claims, freezing orders, unfair prejudice petitions and professional disputes.

Willans LLP’s two-partner team recently acted in two CFA-funded professional negligence claims against solicitors and in various cases involving design rights and patent infringement. Nick Cox is recommended.

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