Edwin Coe LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘David Goepel – hides a steely strategic brain behind masses of charm’.

‘The team has some brilliant private client lawyers. Matthew Barnett & Anna Primrose are both excellent private client lawyers. Their mastery of administration of complex estates is extremely impressive’.

‘Excellent at advising private clients and trustees on trust law, tax and insurance related products. Alison Broadberry’s sympathetic manner and in-depth knowledge of trust law, tax and insurance related products cuts through the jargon and delivers brilliant results for the client’.

‘David Goepel: deep knowledge and expertise in trust matters. Solution-oriented. Good communication skills and a very agreeable person to work with. Have worked with David for the past 15 years or so’.

‘David Goepel stands out for his intellect and ability to navigate problems, particularly on the international side. He delivers advice in a simple and clear way, and it is always comforting to have his involvement’.

‘Alison Broadberry has decades of experience in UK private client matters. She is very personable and incredibly thorough’.

‘Partner David Goepel has a brain the size of a planet, an easy manner that his clients love and an even more loveable sense of humour. Senior associate Eva Moynihan is extremely capable, able to handle the most complex files and families’.

‘Partner Mathew Barnett is another tremendous asset for the firm and a rock for his clients’.

‘High availability and responsiveness. A pragmatic view of the deals.’

‘A consistently high standard of advice across all teams and the members of each team together with a willingness to take time to understand business needs and client aspirations all combined with a speed of response we have seldom experienced from other legal advisers.’

‘Hourly rates compare very favourably with other similar practices and time spent is kept to a minimum given the expertise and experience of all individuals advising.’

‘Daniel Bellau took time to understand our business and the intricacies of the deal we had struck with the buyer, ensuring that all documentation reflected the complex detail required in our business sector. We always considered that he represented us fairly and robustly when appropriate.’

‘Nilufar Shahpanahi worked tirelessly throughout a protracted transaction to ensure we achieved completion. She was always available to discuss concerns.’

‘We regularly work with Alexandre Terrasse and his team on cross-border M&A transactions and English corporate law issues. Alexandre and his team are very responsive and their work is of high quality. Their approach to cases is pragmatic and their responses are adapted to each type of client.’

‘Alexandre is pragmatic, constructive, proactive and reactive. His responses are adapted to each of the issues dealt with and allow us to move forward with confidence in complex situations.’

‘Lean and nimble team, which punches well above its weight in heavy-duty commercial litigation. Particular expertise in claimant-side mandates within group actions.’

‘David Greene is one of the best litigation solicitors practising in the City who commands the respect, and fear, of his peers.’

‘David Green and Fred Sheppard particularly impress with their ability to identify and address quickly the most pressing aspects of  very complex transactions involving multi-layer corporate structures. Almost instant availability for discussion of urgent matters despite their significant workload.’

‘Thomas Johnson is one to watch – really gets the issues, cuts to the chase, and has a good instinct for what will matter in court.’

‘Tightly knit, working well together so that the total is greater than the sum of the parts. No wastage and client-focused.’

‘Ian Chai – an enquiring mind, diligent, to the point, and effective.’

‘One of the firm’s most outstanding qualities is its ability to handle complex issues at the intersection of various fields of law, such as corporate and finance, and to use its vast collective experience in solving complex, multi-jurisdictional problems.’

‘Edwin Coe is a medium-sized firm with a great reputation in litigation – indeed, the number of reported cases where they are involved illustrates their position in the market.‘

‘Lean and nimble team, which punches well above its weight in heavy duty commercial litigation. They have particular expertise on claimant side mandates in group actions.’

‘Thomas Johnson is very hard working, cuts through issues, and gets the practicalities of claimant side group litigation.’

‘One of the firm’s most outstanding qualities is their ability to handle complex issues at the intersection of various fields of law (e.g., corporate and finance) and to use their vast collective experience in solving complex multi-jurisdictional problems.’

‘I’ve had a pleasure of working with David Green and Frederick Sheppard for several years. I am particularly impressed by their ability to identify and address quickly the most pressing issues in very complex transactions involving multi-layer corporate structures. And one of the qualities that stands out most is their almost instant availability for discussion of urgent matters despite their significant workload.’

‘The firm has considerable experience of group litigation and knows how to enter into billing and funding arrangements that work for both clients and the firm itself.’

‘David Greene is a very well known legal figure – a charming and totally switched on solicitor who is aware of and often ahead of the trends in litigation. Other notable individuals that I have dealt with are Zahira Hussain who is quietly very efficient and perceptive; and Fred Sheppard who I found to be totally on the ball.’

‘Emma Sangeelee is marvellous – knowledgeable, dedicated, strategic and had her client’s back to the bitter end.’

‘Clare Gilroy-Scott is excellent. She is kind, professional and on top of the law and current practice.’

‘Linky Trott and Emma Sangeelee are highly talented, experienced and dedicated professionals and are supported by a committed and impressive team.’

‘Linky Trott is smart, hard working and dedicated in her pursuit of the best outcome for her client. She draws on her wealth of experience of employment issues and prevailing market trends and on her technical expertise to provide well considered, pragmatic and strategic advice.’ 

‘The Edwin Coe practice has excellent breadth and depth of experience and is unique in its well balanced delivery of professional litigation work alongside a dedicated and empathetic approach to its clients. It is a truly wonderful firm and group of professionals.’

‘Edwin Coe is one of the few insurance litigation practices specialising in assisting policyholders. They appreciate the sensitivity of the relationship between their policyholder client and the insurer with whom the client is in dispute; conscious that the relationship may extend beyond that issue and may have to continue post settlement. Always courteous and respectful to their client and others, Edwin Coe is a winning team.’

‘Nicola Maher is an excellent strategist exercising sound judgement, and closely attentive to detail. Nicola is always calm and unflappable, but tenacious in prosecuting her clients’ cases. Always responsive and a delight to deal with, Nicola is conscious of cost-proportionality.’

‘Nicola Maher was fantastic. Professional and concise in everything she did. I would highly recommend her.’

‘Michael Whitton is clearly knowledgeable, hugely experienced, firm manner but delivered with complete courtesy.’

‘A special and rare knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice expected of companies and practitioners in the insurance world.’

‘I have worked closely with Roger Franklin for many years and I particularly value his understanding of the adversarial process and his ability to put the clients interests first when considering the matter of settlement or not. Roger and his team have developed meaningful relationships with the top insurance negligence sets.’

‘Roger Franklin is absolutely first class.’

‘Roger Franklin is very professional and always goes the extra mile to support our situation.’

‘Highest level of professionalism. Incredible attitude and support. Strongly recommend working with Edwin Coe LLP to any potential client’.

‘Rosie McCormick Paice did everything accurately and professionally. She solved all problems with great patience and supported me every moment. Great memories and many thanks for her work’.

‘Highly professional team. Rosie McCormick Paice was outstanding. Very competent and experienced. A complete delight to work with’.

‘They have breadth of expertise, and I find them very capable in all areas’.

‘Katherine Simpson is an experienced, cerebral and capable solicitor in a wide range of residential property issues. Alastair Hutchinson is a practical and effective conveyancer with depth of experience’. 

‘For me James Davies is extremely professional, brilliant at communicating, friendly and personable. His advice and quality of work is second to none.’

‘Katherine Simpson is an absolute star in the Leasehold Reform field. Combines great charm and humour with a practical and pragmatic approach and with great intellect, fearlessness and professionalism. The perfect person to have on your side’.

‘Commercial and know SMEs.‘

‘Edwin Coe have a very commercial corporate practice who are always on hand to provide advice when required.‘

‘Russel Shear is available at short notice to provide advice.’

‘Dan Bellau knows the listed world and SMEs.’

‘Right on the spot with a clear strategy to achieve the final goal.’

‘Ian Chai. Exceptional knowledge well beyond his PQE. David Greene (partner) is a delight to deal with.’

‘One of the firm’s most outstanding qualities is its ability to handle complex issues at the intersection of various fields of law (e.g., corporate and finance) and to use its vast collective experience in solving complex multi-jurisdictional problems.’

‘I’ve had the pleasure of working with David Greene and Fred Sheppard for several years. I was – and still am – particularly impressed by their ability to identify and address quickly the most pressing issues in very complex transactions involving multi-layer corporate structures. And one of the qualities that stands out most is their almost instant availability for discussion of urgent matters despite their significant workload.’

‘Excellent service and results.’

‘Caring, professional, and creative.’

‘David Greene is not just a very fast thinker. A perfect choice if you need to recommend a litigator with the needed sense for economics.’

‘Edwin Coe’s litigation team is both practical and creative, well-versed in the techniques necessary to win cases, they are a brilliant group of highly skilled lawyers. Especially talented in collective, group, mass and class actions, and with a thorough understanding of litigation finance, Edwin Coe is a leading voice in investor disputes, shareholder actions, competition matters, and consumer rights cases. They are deeply committed to their clients’ causes and to their clients’ best interests.’

‘Michael Whitton, Kate Dwyer, and Oliver Pannell are the stand out individuals.’

‘Switched on, good to deal with, client friendly.’

‘They really know their stuff, have a very focused expertise.’

‘Michael Whitton and Nicola Maher are good.’

‘Excellent breadth of knowledge within the team.’

‘Nicola Maher is excellent, charming, and a pleasure to work with. Michael Whitton has excellent depth of knowledge in the sector. Calm but firm manner.’

‘The Edwin Coe team is well-equipped to deal with a wide-range of issues, with an in-depth knowledge of complex real estate. They are forward-thinking but also remain very personable, with client care paramount.’

‘Joanna Osborne leads the team brilliantly. She is highly experienced and is always looking for innovative solutions to complex issues that would stump mere mortals. Shams Rahman, Eleanor Stark, Nida Khan and Emma Gregory are a pleasure to deal with, very responsive and very client-focused.’

‘In the service we received, everything was spot-on – more a 7-star than a 5-star service from the property litigation team.’

‘Joanna Osborne is very experienced, client-friendly.’

‘Joanna Osborne is passionate, persuasive and 110% committed to her clients.’

‘Edwin Coe have a number of very intelligent lawyers who are given the time to concentrate fully on a particular client’s matter. They get good results.’

‘Nida Khan deals well with clients.’

‘Eleanor Stark is a powerhouse. She is incredibly efficient and manages the stress of litigation with a smile. John Quinlan is a very talented associate with a eye for detail.’

‘They deal with complicated issues without fuss – reassuring to have them acting for you.’

‘We deal with a good team at Edwin & Coe that are always responsive, reliable and prompt to deal with enquiries and transactions. Friendly and commercial, they strive to understand our business requirements and deal with matters in the appropriate way.’

‘James Walton is the partner that we deal with. He is a very knowledgeable, approachable individual. He clearly engages the rest of his team on our transactions whilst taking the lead. He is pragmatic and commercial and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Great team.’

‘James Walton has great practical knowledge and is excellent at providing guidance as to how a difficult situation might play out. He is our first port of call in a contentious situation.’

‘Great team with a good commercial understanding and easy to speak to. Always cut to the chase on calls and know what the issues are.’

‘James Walton particularly stands out – he has structured complex deals for us in the past and is always professional even during testing times! He has excellent commercial awareness and is a trusted advisor to our business.’

‘A consistently high standard of advice and fast turn around second to none we have experienced from other legal advisers.’

‘Linky Trott is always available to give immediate and comprehensive advice in the context of our business values . She has taken the time to understand our business sectors and the need for pragmatic solutions.’

‘Good at understanding the nuances of the case. Meet deadlines. Good communicators.’

‘Linky Trott is the most trustworthy and reasonable person I could ever pick up the phone to. She listens to you – really listens and understands – then comes up with the most reasonable, realistic options.’

‘The firm provides a great client-focused service for both contentious and non-contentious work, combining technical excellence with a friendly and pragmatic approach.’

‘Alex Bonner and Clare Gilroy-Scott are both outstanding lawyers in their field: very pleasant to work with, technically excellent and pragmatic. It is easy to form a collaborative and productive working relationship.’