Fox Williams LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Fox Williams is unique because they have a big pool of specialised departments. The most important factor is that the various teams work extremely well with each other.’

‘The leader of the M&A team who handled my case, Paul Osborne, is an extremely knowledgeable and professional advisor, also the rest of team and all the other in hbiuse specialist stood out impressively.’

‘The team I worked with were calm and experienced in my industry and gave good counsel at all junctures of the deal.’

‘Mary Elliott – partner; industry expertise and practical solutions to hurdles that are presented in any deal.’

‘Chien-Wei Lui – associate; very calm under pressure and swift responses when necessary.’

‘Daniel Sutherland is excellent, astute, commercial and pragmatic. He is ably assisted throughout by the up-and-coming, Ed Livingstone, who is highly conscientious and intelligent.’

‘The team has strength in employment and partnership but also in broader dispute litigation.’

‘Gavin Foggo has a deep understanding of partnership but also has wide experience of fraud and general commercial litigation. He is tenacious but sensible, and very hands on.’

‘One of the very best teams in the field. A wonderful firm with real knowledge and expertise.’

‘Gavin Foggo is one of the very best litigators in this field. He has brilliant instincts, great knowledge and is fantastic with people. Daniel Sutherland has really strong regulatory knowledge and is superb on drafting.’

‘Fox Williams have a practice group within the firm that are set up specifically to advise American and other non-UK firms on a broad variety of issues unique to foreign law firms.’

‘Daniel Sutherland heads up the law firm practice and functions as a superb advisor on a broad variety of legal issues unique to law firms operating in the UK and advising on UK and American legal issues faced by life science, fintech and technology enterprises operating in the US, UK and EU.’

‘The team has a specialist knowledge of the regulatory framework for the travel sector combined with a deep knowledge of the travel industry. They are highly attuned to the needs of their clients and strong in achieving successful outcomes to difficult problems.’

‘Rhys Griffiths is the go-to lawyer for travel regulatory disputes – a specialist in the field who is able to provide practical solutions in times of difficulty. His work in respect of the effects of Covid-19 on the travel industry was outstanding. Phyllis Acheampong is a great talent in this sector, with a deep understanding of the regulatory framework who provides strong support to her clients.’

‘Possibly the leading team in the travel sector. Their network of travel lawyers and experience is of huge benefit in cross-border cases.’

‘Lucy England and Rhys Griffiths are both extremely approachable, knowledgeable and fun to work with. They know their stuff, and are practical and pragmatic.’

‘Their experience across UK travel regulation, ATOL and PTRs are the base for connecting the remaining travel industry “dots”.’

‘The team has a complete understanding of the commercial realities travel companies, both large and small, face – they provide a huge dose of calm analytical advice and attention-to-detail.’

‘Everything complex and high-risk we have goes to Fox Williams.’

‘The team has a wider understanding of the issues whilst being at the forefront of the current and ever-changing challenges in the sector.’

‘Andrew Hill is a recognised leader in the area of group litigation. An excellent lawyers with creative thinking.’

‘Always partner-led, the Fox Williams team is responsive, reliable and highly experienced. It is no surprise they are at the forefront of securities claims.’

‘Andrew Hill is one of the very best when it comes to securities claims – he is brilliant to work with and achieves fantastic results.’

‘Skilled and experienced group litigation team led by the roundly liked and respected Andrew Hill, Fox Williams’s proposition is compelling and entrepreneurial.’

‘Andrew Hill – intelligent, thorough, responsive, experienced, and creative, as well as very enjoyable to work with.’

‘Andrew Hill is an extremely experienced group litigation specialist who understands the market and the best strategy intimately.’

‘Strong relationship-based law firm with good technical capability and breadth of practice to provide relevant support.’

‘Jane Mann is hugely experienced and much respected. She is an excellent adviser in complex and high-value senior executive disputes.’

‘The knowledge and skill of people within the organisation that can be called on quickly and effectively was impressive. Their strength is their collective knowledge.’ 

‘The team are incredible; always available, very efficient; swift with advice;and very reasonable with their billing.’

‘I can recommend the firm very highly.’

‘The team are utterly professional, totally knowledgeable, cool under pressure, and inspire trust and confidence from their clients. They are the obvious choice for difficult and complex financial services matters.’

‘Fox Williams is a delight to work with. The firm has a genuine desire to resolve problems for clients in the quickest and least painful way possible.’

‘Gavin Foggo cares about his clients, and he always gets to the core of the issues and gives unequivocal advice.’

‘It is a very strong team, which is both client-focused and technically astute.’

‘Evie Meleagros is hardworking, energetic and smart.’

‘The Fox Williams real estate team offers a commercial, pragmatic, and highly responsive service to clients across varying geographies. We have complete confidence in their ability to meet our clients’ needs effectively and personably.’

‘The collaboration and understanding of our requirements have been outstanding. The Fox Williams team have always been available to offer expert advice to guide our commercial property transactions with confidence and speed.’

‘Nish Kapoor is an ultimate professional. I would recommend him to anyone. There is always a top level of service, and they will take the time to explain legal matters that may not be obvious to non-legal professionals.’

‘The team at Fox Williams are professional, friendly, and exceptionally knowledgeable. They collaborate well and offer a fantastic level of service to clients.’

‘Phillip Hope, Elizabeth Ruff and Rebecca Facey are all technically excellent, extremely user-friendly, and provide an outstanding level of client service. They are a pleasure to work with and are one of our “go to” teams when clients seek recommendations.’

‘Nish Kapoor has gone above and beyond with support and action. Rebecca Facey has shown great support which is highly valued.’

‘An exceptional company, especially Nish Kapoor and his team.’

‘Nish Kapoor and his team helped us with several real estate contracts related to our office move. Their patience, professionalism and advice were crucial to getting our new office. As we are not legal or real estate professionals, their insight and knowledge were very helpful.’

‘The breadth of knowledge, delivered in a commercially sound manner, is very refreshing and the team has been my go-to on complex regulatory matters for many years. Highly regarded and recommended.’

‘Jon Segal: sound legal advice always delivered with a dose of personality and understanding of commercial realities.’

‘Peter Finch is clearly very knowledgeable on regulatory matters, which is invariably a very useful resource for us.’

‘The team is proactive and swift in carrying out their work.‘

‘I have been impressed by the level of practicality and value-add provided by specialists in technology, financial services, fintech and corporate teams.’

‘Experience in dealing with regulators and a good balance between technicity and pragmatism.’

‘Chris Finney was able to understand our model and tailor the advice well.’

‘Fox Williams have an intelligent and practical approach.’

‘Peter Finch is excellent. He knows the market and is up-to-date with changes.’

‘Fox Williams differentiates itself through their experience representing both sides of the corporate/executive table. Through this comprehensive experience, FW is able to foresee the full gamut of risks and scenarios at an early stage of a case and provides tactical advice to avoid potential pitfalls.’

‘I have worked with Jane Mann and her associates including Kimberly Dennis on a number of complex cases over several years and firms. Jane’s ferocious intellect, ability to see round corners and influence even the most reluctant of clients to the merits of her advice is second to none..’

‘I think Fox Williams stands out from other employment lawyers in that they become part of your business. They seek to understand all key issues and are able to tailor bespoke solutions very quickly. They think ahead and plan for each outcome, giving us as clients a choice.’

‘We work mainly with Aron Pope, who really stands out to me as an extremely commercial and pragmatic employment lawyer.’

‘Fox Williams is always very responsive and very helpful. The team has a very broad range of employment knowledge and experience.’

‘We work with David Murphy, Tom Pennington-Hare and Kimberly Dennis. We find all three to be highly professional and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Fox Williams delivers excellent, pragmatic and commercial advice, through a reassuring client service model that delivers known and appropriately experienced contacts every time. We work in close partnership to deliver well-considered and well-executed outcomes.’

‘Available and knowledgeable team, able to think commercially and quickly grasp clients’ needs.’

‘A proactive team of experts that keeps me up to date with legal developments that impact the industry in which I trade. A wide breadth of knowledge with a prime contact at the practice directing me to the relevant key people.’

‘Attentive and reliable in all communication providing solutions to the issues or business developments I need them to address.’

‘Practical and pragmatic.’

‘Knowledgeable and responsive, providing high quality advice.’

‘Great collaboration.’

‘Simon Bennett and Sarah Redmond are excellent practitioners and provide us with valuable and timely advice and assistance.’

‘All members of the team assembled by David Butler are very competent in what they do. Fox Williams were happy to use new technology for the first time that made the engagement a lot easier for all involved.’

‘We really appreciate honest and direct answers. David Butler told us when a matter was not relevant and why. Both David and his team have a very thorough understanding of the law relating to negligent / fraudulent misrepresentation but also knowledge of other relevant law that could (and did) impact our matter. There was a practicality in how they ran the engagement, which was certainly appreciated.’

‘They have a team of experienced and reliable commercial litigators.’

‘Evie Meleagros and Tom Custance are excellent with clients.’

‘The team is efficient and capable at delivering excellent outcomes for a low cost.’

‘Evie Meleagros is a superb partner with an attention to detail and a great tactical sense.’

‘The team at Fox Williams is exactly what a client needs and wants: clear and frequent communications with the client but a firm grip and understanding of the cases. They know when to fight hard and when to hold back.’

‘Gavin Foggo is outstanding – now senior partner. Evie Meleagros is excellent.’

‘The team are incredible; always available, very efficient, swift with advice and very reasonable with their billing. I can recommend the firm very highly.’

‘James Carlton lives and breathes his cases. His work ethic is indefatigable and his strategic acumen is second to none. One of the top few solicitors in this field in London.’

‘Sona Ganatra is a joy to work with. Nothing is too much trouble, she thinks of everything before anyone else and she is very shrewd.’

‘A first-rate independent English law firm with top-class arbitration capability.’

‘The standout partner is Peter Ashford.’

‘Peter Ashford – cool, calm, collected, clever, and client focused.’

‘Peter Ashford and Ben Giaretta are both extremely experienced arbitration lawyers.’

‘Peter Ashford is very thorough, both as counsel and as arbitrator – a very safe pair of hands.’

‘Ben Giaretta is hugely experienced.’

‘Ben Giaretta is a really superb international arbitration practitioner.‘

‘Gavin Foggo – great counsel and great arguments.‘

‘Emma Bailey has been knowledgeable, practical and accessible in her area.’

‘We find Fox Williams to give top-level English law advice across a number of specialised areas, including employment and share schemes.’

‘Emma Bailey is a very able and innovative lawyer who is highly experienced in advising on all types of employee share schemes and incentives.’

‘Joanne Varia is technically very able and experienced.’

‘Personal service, high technical expertise, delivered by a small team of very experienced practitioners.’

‘Sacha Schoenfeld has been excellent in navigating immigration matters in a professional, expert, and efficient way.’

‘The team I dealt with consisted of Sacha Schoenfeld (partner) and Yawar Abbas (Associate). Both were seasoned practitioners in the law of immigration, gave clear and reliable advice, and were efficient and easy to deal with.‘

‘Sacha Schoenfeld performed the partner role one would expect. She attended the first and last meeting. She gave good advice, which was implemented successfully by Yawar Abbas. Yawar Abbas attended efficiently and sensitively to all the detail. He was well versed in the law and regulations. He gave prompt and helpful responses to enquiries.‘