The Legal 500

Within Corporate and commercial: Manchester, tier 4

Headed by Chris Wilkinson, George Davies Solicitors LLP’s three-partner team has handled a raft of student accommodation property purchases for new client Mansion Student Accomodation Fund. Other clients include Bolton College, Fresh Group and Cohens Group.

Within Commercial litigation: Manchester, tier 4

George Davies Solicitors LLP handles a range of commercial disputes, and is a popular choice with German clients, who instruct dual-qualified associate Sandra Morrison.

Within Banking and finance, tier 6

George Davies Solicitors LLP was recently bolstered by the arrival of Shaun Rearden from Cobbetts LLP.

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery, tier 4

At George Davies Solicitors LLP, Mark Hovell has particular strength in sports-related insolvencies, and has been involved in some 50 football club insolvencies/restructurings.

Within Employment, George Davies Solicitors LLP is a third tier firm,

George Davies Solicitors LLP has attracted key clients in the leisure industry including the Tampopo Restaurant chain. Following its appointment to the North West Collaborative Commercial Agency’s legal services panel, the team also received instructions to advise a leading North West PCT on employment matters. Sara Barrett heads the team.

Within Family, George Davies Solicitors LLP is a third tier firm,

Stowe Family Law LLP is one of the largest specialist family law practices in the UK, led by the well-known and highly respected Marilyn Stowe, who is based in Harrogate. Robin Charrot recently left for George Davies Solicitors LLP.

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate, George Davies Solicitors LLP is a second tier firm,

George Davies Solicitors LLP has a growing reputation for advising on personal injury trusts, and advises on tax-saving and asset protection will structures which are compliant with shari’ah law. Practice head Tony Hall is recommended.

Within Education, George Davies Solicitors LLP is a third tier firm,

George Davies Solicitors LLP is recommended for the range and depth of services it provides as well as its personal service. The team includes a number of specialists who advise further education colleges and private schools.

Within Health, George Davies Solicitors LLP is a third tier firm,

George Davies Solicitors LLP has an active healthcare team, with Anne Fairhurst recommended.

Within Commercial property: Manchester, tier 5

George Davies Solicitors LLP’s Caroline Hanratty is praised for her ‘good commercial awareness and ability to push a transaction through to conclusion’.

Within Construction, tier 5

Associate Catherine Kay at George Davies Solicitors LLP is recommended on the non-contentious side.

Within Intellectual property, tier 4

George Davies Solicitors LLP’s experience includes website-related matters, and the exploitation and licensing of IP.

Within Media and entertainment, George Davies Solicitors LLP is a second tier firm,

George Davies Solicitors LLP advises professional footballers, athletes and music clients. Litigator Kelvin Parry joined in 2010 from Halliwells. Mark Hovell leads the team.

Within Sport, George Davies Solicitors LLP is a third tier firm,

George Davies Solicitors LLP’s team includes Mark Hovell, who is a Court of Arbitration for Sport arbitrator, and Colin Murdock, a former professional footballer and a member of the Football Association’s Disciplinary Panel.