Shoosmiths LLP > Reading, England > Firm Profile

‘The Private Equity team at Shoosmiths are extremely commercial and pragmatic. They have a deep understanding of the private equity sector and our needs as a client and work tirelessly to find solutions to ensure deals moves forward.’

‘Amit Nayyar runs a tight team – with an exceptional level of support and availability from the core team – equally matching availability from much larger city law firms.’

‘Team kept me well updated.’

‘Sebastian Price provided solid practical advice without legal jargon, demonstrated patience and supported my understanding of the key issues involved and practical help in distributing the final document.’

‘Great team, very responsive and driven.’

‘Emma Livesey – stellar associate. Takes time to know the client and how they work.’

‘Sean Wright – very knowledgeable, commercial and responsive.’

‘Shoosmiths are an approachable but highly skilled firm with excellent depth of technical resources to cover any and all requirements clients might have.’

‘Lisa Sigalet – an experienced solicitor, Lisa has an innate ability to keep clients relaxed and focused on the commercial outcomes rather than getting bogged down in the complexities of transactions. Her advice and manner makes her a pleasure to deal with, both as a professional and client.’

‘Emma Livesey has a keen eye for detail, with experience in the TMT and education sectors that has proven invaluable. We have been consistently impressed with Emma’s ability to interact with clients and other professionals. Laura Austin is a calm, studious and highly intelligent solicitor, and a huge asset to her team and to her clients.’

‘Key points for the team are responsiveness and legal talent. Also willing to use technology to improve efficiency.’

‘They took the time to understand our business, our objectives, our strategy and advised us accordingly. Great with both high-level direction and detailed delivery on legal services. Stand-out for us was Lisa Sigalet, who is highly expert and a consummate professional, great communicator and open to the use of technology and always looking to make her practice more efficient.’

‘Sector knowledge. Partner involvement throughout.’

‘Nina Smith is fantastic and knows the sector well. Matt Douglas is also great and pragmatic when resolving queries.’

‘The Shoosmiths tax team is our go to specialists for any venture capital trust or enterprise investment scheme advice. Their market knowledge is unparalleled, they are commercial with their views and suggested structuring, and always fast to respond.’

‘Tom Wilde leads the team and gives clear and fast advice.’

‘High attention to detail, responsive, pragmatic and commercially reasonable.’

‘Tom Wilde has been excellent, balancing a firm attention to details with a focus on what really matters commercially. He has ‘next level’ responsiveness.’

‘The team are extremely knowledgeable in their field. I have been very impressed with the availability of both the senior associate and partner that I have worked with, and their work ethic and commitment is second to none.’

‘I have worked closely with Jonathan Smart and Luke Coleborn and have consistently been impressed by their work. In addition, both Luke and Jonathan have a wealth of experience of dealing with complicated litigation. Their excellent knowledge and practical experience means they are able to offer a fantastic services to clients.’

‘Jonathan Smart has an incredible eye for detail and ability to drill down into the complexities of matters he is responsible for. He also adopts a measured approach to correspondence and remains focused on securing the best outcome for clients.’

‘Harry Warren is a strong part of the team. He is dynamic and responsive. Able to act decisively when required.’

‘Shoosmiths’ team provides a robust and highly-strategic service and handles an impressive range of high-value commercial disputes.’

‘Luke Coleborn is one of the sharpest associates around and always delivers the highest quality work.’

‘Jonathan Smart is a standout partner. He is bright, likeable, efficient and an excellent legal strategist.’

‘Jonathan Smart is exceptionally bright and provides sound advice. He is able to look beyond the legal elements of a case and advise with his clients’ business needs and commercial interests in mind.’

‘We have dealt with Shoosmiths for a number of years now and have an excellent working relationship with them. They are always very helpful with the debt queries we send them and always come back with the latest position.’

‘We have worked with the team at Shoosmiths for a number of years now throughout which they have displayed not only professionalism, but a practical approach to how to deal with our debtors. It certainly helps that they understand our sector, and have a dependable and consistent core team.’

‘Our relationship is managed by Paula Swain, who is knowledgeable, quick to reply and practical in her answers. She leads the team effectively and responsively which we see exhibited by how well they work with us.’

‘Gwynneth Tan is excellent, she knows her stuff, is responsive, and has a great team under her. Most importantly she is an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!’

‘Gwynneth Tan is exceptionally easy to talk to and makes the most complex matters straight forward with clear step by step guidance, turn around time is also very good.’

‘A very well disciplined and friendly team who make the complicated aspects of law easier to understand for clients. The integration of the team with other specialist areas within the business such as litigation works exceptionally well.’

‘Gwynneth Tan is an exceptional lawyer. Her listening skills and interpersonal skills are outstanding and she has the ability to put clients at ease with her no nonsense, common sense approach to situations. Would highly recommend Gwynneth for all employment law and related issues.’

‘The service I get is second to none, and Simon Fennell is my go-to employment guru. Simon is my go-to employment specialist and I would not go elsewhere. He has common sense and an extremely commercial approach.’

‘This is an excellent practice – the support they provide to our business on employment issues is invaluable. They are thorough, yet fast to deal with anything we need assistance with.’

‘The team at Shoosmiths is by far the best team I have ever worked with in my career. They are not only hugely knowledgeable, but also provide pragmatic advice on both non-contentious and contentious work.’

‘Simon Fennell is a fantastic asset to Shoosmiths. He provides workable solutions that both mitigate risk and achieve commercial aims. He is a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend him highly enough.’

‘Kevin McCavish is one of the most respectful, knowledgeable partners I have had the professional privilege to work with. From an employment law point of view his support to me both has been invaluable. Kevin takes the time to listen to your concerns breaks the risks down in a pragmatic way and provides you with options.’

‘Kevin McCavish is a great negotiator and provided a gold-plated service, he kept the pressure up when required and skilfully negotiated what was needed. He displayed an exceptional ability to understand the context, advise within it, and offer commercial options. At the end of the day I was able to leave with a better outcome than I would were it not for Kevin.’

‘The team are the best I’ve worked in within this area. The core reason for this is that they are never afraid to give you a clear answer. It is refreshing to work with them and they make my role so much easier.’

‘Jonathan Naylor provides outstanding support. He has a fantastic understanding of people and how to achieve the right solution. Responsive, commercial and trustworthy.’

‘The employment team at Shoosmiths have taken the time and effort to get to know us. The result is that the advice we receive is tailored to not only the issue being considered but also taking account of our policies, culture and public profile. The members of the team are also very personable and provide advice and guidance that is (of course) legally sound whilst also being easy to understand for non-legal people within the organisation.’

‘Our main contact is Kevin McCavish. He is very approachable and available when we need to speak to him. His team are all similarly happy to chat through issues and they triage issues we put their way so that they are answered by individuals with a particular specialism or with availability if the question is more generic.’

‘They are great at responding with quality advice when aware you have a sense of urgency. Breadth of knowledge is excellent.’

‘Jonathan Naylor is just the best there is when it comes to general employment law knowledge and experience with different scenarios. He doesn’t keep you on the phone for long periods of time unnecessarily like so many lawyers he gets the job done efficiently and always provides quality advice.’

‘Clear, pragmatic, diplomatic and firm.’

‘They manage to combine talent with a no fuss approach that is centred on delivery for the client. They work well with their other regions and can put together an excellent team to fit the case and the issues.’

‘I’m impressed by the way Shoosmiths have looked after our clients and the empathy shown to both the corporate and individual clients.’

‘Charles Arrand is able to gain the confidence of both the board and trade counter.’

‘I have worked with Phil Ryan who is very knowledgeable and client friendly. They all distil difficult legal issues in to clear and pragmatic advice.’

‘They are always responsive, and I have confidence in all of the team members. They offer pragmatic and commercial advice.’

‘The team and company behind Heather Chandler is extremely strong.’

‘Heather Chandler is our principal legal adviser. She is warm and friendly but at the same time extremely knowledgeable and professional. I have never had cause to doubt her wisdom or advice.’

‘Heather Chandler knows all the work being undertaken even though other lawyers in the team may be dealing with it.’

‘Precise, proactive and responsive are three qualities which this team has in buckets. They excel in tackling complex transactions with lots of moving parts and bringing all pieces together at the right time.’

‘Ali Tiptree offers grounded legal advice.’

‘Rebecca Mauleverer has pulled together a strong team of very capable lawyers. Rebecca herself is great to have on-deal. She has seen it all and brings a calm and considered head to transactions. She is solution-minded, without taking her eye off the legal risks and ensuring these are covered off.’

‘An experienced team of banking professionals able to guide clients through the complexities of banking documentation.’

‘Callum Larkin is a high quality solicitor with a calm and considered approach that belies his age.’

‘The team have a vast amount of experience. They are pro-active with their advice and keep me appraised throughout a process, breaking certain aspects down.’

‘Team are always on hand to give advice, check understanding, and also be flexible when it comes to wording non-standard clauses.’

‘Strong team, ensuring timely and spotless execution of their workstream.’

‘I have worked with Denise Stephens for over 30 years and she has never wavered from being excellent with clients, experts and counsel. She knows the complex law and medical issues in every case but never lets this distract her from the compassion she shows her clients. Simply superb.’

‘Denise Stephens is a stellar individual and one of the best clinical negligence lawyers in the country. Fights incredibly hard for her clients. Not afraid to go to trial. Not happy unless she gets the very best result achievable for her clients.’

‘The Shoosmiths team covers a wide range of clinical negligence work, but each case, regardless of value, is given very detailed consideration and is approached with a level of commitment and support for clients which is second-to-none. Junior fee earners are brilliantly supported by senior members of staff. They have excellent relationships with experts and counsel, and all their dealings are highly professional and instructions are prepared to a very high standard’

‘Denise Stephens has huge experience and has a deep and impressive knowledge of catastrophic injury cases. She has a brilliant manner with clients and cases are preapred with exceptional thoroughness and with an eye for detail which is hugely important in these types of case. It is hard to think of a better solicitor for maximum severity cases.

‘Sue Prior is excellent with clients and has a great grasp of the facts of the case and the issues. Her case load covers a variety of different clinical negligence cases and she offers client a huge breadth of experience across a number of medical disciplines. She is also very good an helping and managing her team of younger fee earners and helping them deal with some of the complex issues that can arise even in cases of low value.

‘Sue Prior is exceptional. Sue has effective oversight over the cases run by her team, becoming personally involved at key junctures, including expert conferences, where her astute observations can change the shape of a case. Sue is kind and compassionate, putting clients at ease.

‘Denise Stephens is my main contact and is a truly outstanding practitioner in terms of her client centred approach, her legal knowledge, her attention to detail and her tenacity and out of the box thinking.’

‘Lisa Williams is outstanding. We are always confident that transactions will go well and that we are receiving top industry knowledge. Lisa is always contactable and has a very good understanding of our business and structure.’

‘I thoroughly enjoy working with the team, who are all problem solvers. They fully understand our needs and reflect them during contract negotiations. Nothing is ever too much trouble.’

‘Kirsty Chalkley is one of the best solicitors I have worked with.’

‘Lisa Williams has attention to detail with excellent communication skills.’

‘The team have a proactive approach to commercial real estate transactions and are always on hand to support the business when needed. Shoosmiths would always be my first choice.’

‘Christopher George has exceptional knowledge and approach and is a trusted ally for any commercial matter. Despite his level of professionalism, he remains approachable and personable and is a joy to work with on any matter.’

‘Lisa Williams is a joy to work with and a trusted safe pair of hands. Her tenacity always shines through any complex matter.’

‘Little churn, most of the team has been there a long time – there is a good balance between senior and junior members of the team.’

‘Great communicators, with lots of practical experience. Jess Ready and Katrina Spolander are stand out for their efficiency and knowledge.’

‘Fantastic partner-lead service; feels like an extension of our team when using them.’

‘Mehar Patel is first class. Always available and extremely commercial in his approach.’

‘The team work closely together and support our portfolio collectively and seamlessly. Trasnactions are completed successfully and collaboratively.’

‘It is a real pleasure working with the extended team in all locations.’

‘They are all unique.’

‘Great breadth to the team both in their detailed knowledge, regional presence and abilty to present situations in a clear and concise way.’

‘Daniel Halstead is great at quickly understanding the issues and providing clear, concise ways forward and delegating roles to the wider team.’

‘Liz McKillop Paley’s approach to transactions is very diligent, hard working and comes with good commerciality to assist our goals.’

‘Very personal service and willing to go above and beyond in time-critical situations.’

‘The team provides good commercial advice and works well to achieve the client’s goals. Strong use of technology and organisation that assists with transactions.’

‘The team have real strength in depth over the many and varied environmental issues facing businesses. I have worked with them on noise nuisance matters, environmental crime allegations and consumer environmental issues and they have consistently delivered excellent results for their clients.’

‘Joanne Sear is a very steady pair of hands who is brilliant at getting clients to trust her.’

‘Charles Arrand is a senior statesman in this area, there is nothing he’s not seen or done.’

‘The team have a comprehensive understanding of the issues and provide practical solutions which are grounded in reality and deliverability.’

‘I have worked with quite a few members of the team and can honestly say I have found them all to be professional and a pleasure to work with, especially Kirsten Hewson.’

‘The team offer tailored advice and insights having understood their clients in a level of detail often not seen from other firms. They mix the use of technology (AI), collaboration across the team, and a responsive nature at all times, to create a great offering.’

‘Michelle Craven-Faulkner has a very good knowledge of the industry. We have with her and her team a long-standing trustful cooperation. They are very flexible and adjust quickly to new situatons.’

‘The people and their professionalism have been outstanding and have stood out when working against other solicitors on contractual matters, mergers and acquisitions, property and HR, to list a few areas where their expertise has proved to be of great value to me.’

‘Over many years Crispin Bridges-Webb has been of enormous help in several M&A transactions. Crispin is incredibly knowledgeable in these matters but is able to convey any complexities in language that is easy to understand. When a different discipline is required, Crispin has in all cases referred me to one of his specialist colleagues all of whom have delivered the same, excellent service.’

‘Michelle Craven-Faulkner works to our tight deadlines and produces a quality product. She has a positive approach with clear explanations of the technical issues’

‘Always looking for ways to resolve deal hurdles through innovative tools, in particular Crispin Bridges Webb.’

‘Working with Shoosmiths, Rachel Harvey in particular, we receive practical, down to earth business advice. We’ve managed to build a good, collaborative partnership with Rachel to seamlessly achieve our business outcomes.’

‘Rachel Harvey is pragmatic in her approach. Easy to get along with and I feel at ease asking any questions, even if they seem silly. Rachel is also proactive, picking up on bits of information to make sure she’s helping protect our Company proactively.’

‘We get high standard Immigration support with very proactive approach so we can aim to implement the best practice and mitigate any risks.’

‘Rachel Harvey is our key contact, her and her team are very responsive, supportive, whilst we maintain compliant. We also get very sound advice in some of the tricky situations, and I fully trust their advice and judgement.’

‘When working with this firm I have been extremely surprised with not only the professionalism I have received from Sharine and her team but the speed in which my emails are responded to is impeccable. Also collaboration with outside agencies (surgeon, pain specialist ect) is extremely fast and faultless.’

‘Sharine is so informative. I have never had to deal with anyone in the legal field and Sharine is extremely thorough with explanations and makes sure I understand what is going on. Sharine has always been extremely transparent with myself regarding costs/insurance/risk, she gives me all the tools that I need to make an informed decision.’

‘Andrea Rusbridge is a stand-out partner in the Claimant clinical negligence practice, she works tirelessly to promote the interests of her client to ensure that a satisfactory settlement is achieved.’

‘Simon Towler explained everything from start to finish.he had great knowledge of all parts of my case.he kept me informed his skills are excellent’

‘I have had a very positive experience with Shoosmith. I have found everyone incredibly helpful. The whole team are professional, friendly and approachable. I am confident that they are doing there best on my behalf.’

‘Andrea Rushbridge is absolutely amazing . She has a lovely manner and is kind and caring which is important to me. Her communication skills are second to none I feel I can contact her any time. She is always professional and I am confident that she has my best interests at heart .’

‘Simon Towler is excellent. Hugely experienced and very personable. He has an extensive knowledge of his subject including a large range of medical conditions.’

‘Sarah Cunliffe – Sarah is an exceptionally passionate and caring fee-earner who will always pursue her clients case with vigour and tenacity. She has a wealth of experience particularly dealing with inquests and care home injuries, and clinical negligence cases.’

‘Very diligent and thorough, excellent to work with.’

‘Su Kemp – The star everyone needs in their team. An exceptional technical lawyer who knows our business – regularly feels like she is an addition to my in-house team (despite being external) and that in itself is testament as to how valuable she is.’

‘The team at Shoosmiths are always very helpful and resourceful and will go above and beyond to overcome any challenges that may arise. The level of service received is exceptional compared to another firm we also use.’

‘We deal with Jade Souch and Stephen Eastley when defended cases arise – this team is very professional and give clear and concise commercial advice regarding the cases.’

‘Paula Swain is always on hand should we need her help and expertise, and will go above and beyond to make sure we are happy and receive a high level of service.’

‘This is a team that genuinely cares about their clients and their client’s clients. They understand the individual client and business needs for each, and provide solutions accordingly.’

‘Paula Swain is a dynamo! Innovative, energetic, knowledgeable, experienced and hugely generous with all of the above. If Paula says something will be done, she will move heaven and earth to ensure it is. She is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Paula Swain is an excellent relationship manager. She is knowledgeable, responsive and solutions-focused.’

‘The team at Shoosmiths are always very helpful and resourceful and will go above and beyond to overcome any challenges that may arise. The level of service received is exceptional.’

‘The team is knowledgeable about our sector and the challenges we face.’

‘Charles Arrand and Kirsty Hughes have provided comprehensive help to us in a very serious case, providing reassurance and understanding.’

‘Accessibility of partners is second-to-none. The advice they provide is first-rate and tailored to the audience.’

‘Hayley Saunders leads the team and is a talented lawyer. She works well across all aspects of the business and has taken the time to get know the business; she is calm, professional and capable. Kirsty Hughes is new to the team but has already made an impression – she is knowledgeable and able to explain difficult concepts.’

‘Shoosmiths is a down-to-earth firm. It has managed to bring together a very decent depth and breadth of talent with great client communication and an ability to speak on a commercial level. Their regional offices also gel very well together on large cases which is rare and most welcome.’

‘Roy Tozer is a true professional in this line of work with an unprecedented ability to communicate at a commercial level. Paul Eccles is excellent at client communication and managing all the necessary but largely unattractive aspects of large scale litigation.’

‘The team are extremely responsive and ensure that someone is available to provide advice and reassurance at short notice.’

‘Joanne Sear and Charles Arrand are brilliant to work with. They provide us with sound, balanced advice even if that is difficult to hear at times. I was amazed at how adroit Joanne was with a recent piece of very complex work which had a tight timescale.’

‘Charles Arrand is an exceptional solicitor whose advice and guidance has been at the highest level for many years.’

‘A very diverse team of highly intelligent, very knowledgeable people. Nothing was ever too much, happy to do as much or as little as required by the client. Communications are in plain English with no legal jargon.’

‘Warm, friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and down to earth. Always kept up to date and followed up with to ensure everything was going to plan and deadlines met.’

‘The team are very helpful and knowledgeable.’

‘I have found that all of those that I have dealt with at Shoosmiths have been taken the time to explain issues clearly in non-legal jargon so as to be easily understandable. They have been readily available and provided great advice.’

‘Always happy to work with you and go above and beyond to get results.’

‘The team is knowledgeable and I have confidence in instructing them for advice and support.’

‘Andrew Foyle stands out for his knowledge, expertise and availability.’

‘I have always found the lawyers very approachable, down to earth and extremely helpful to me in my role as a credit controller.’

‘They know us as  a client and adapt their process to support our legal collection.’

‘Organised, user-friendly, approachable and absolutely committed to delivering a great service to clients.’

‘Andrew Foyle – partner – knows exactly what we need and delivers brilliantly every time.’

‘Ability to handle volume regulated cases, dedicated service provision to asset recovery and debt purchase sectors. Shoosmiths are unrivalled in these areas within Scotland.’

‘Very responsive team of senior associate and partners; good industry knowledge; extremely approachable’.

‘Shoosmiths H&S team provides an excellent service to all clients, existing and new, by applying all their legal knowledge and people skills to always strive to obtain the most appropriate outcome. The Team is always available, sometimes at short notice, to assist clients through the complexities of H&S law and procedure’. 

‘All the members of the Shoosmiths’ H&S Team are very knowledgeable about H&S law and procedure and related technical matters. They are always ready, willing and able to explain these complex matters clearly and appropriately to clients of all levels of experience and knowledge’.

‘Hayley Saunders is exceptional. Her attention to detail, level of knowledge and client-care skills ensures that each client receives a first-class service’.

‘Shoosmiths LLP partners continue to provide first rate advice on Health and Safety maters with particular specialist knowledge working with the regulator’. 

‘Hayley Saunders is very client friendly. Always explains things in a way which is easily understood. She has great knowledge and experience and nothing phases her! Kirsty Hughes is the same. She always makes time to talk to me to explain our options in a commercially sensitive way’.

‘Roy Tozer is an exceptional ‘rain maker’ and has put together a great team. A no fuss approach centred on what the clients needs is their hallmark; a real and genuine interest in the client is central to their approach’.

‘Roy Tozer-  An extremely capable litigator. A no fuss communicator with clients at every level.  Steven Johnstone Principal Associate: Totally reliable – will deliver in relation to even the most arduous of tasks’.

‘Aaron Harlow is a solicitor who’s prepared to give an opinion which is becoming rarer and rarer!’

‘Practical and commercial and very responsive.’

‘Primarily that they are a team and that they are very client focused. They are prompt, attentive and knowledgeable and with all good teams there is a very good leader. I always felt that I was their most important client and they they created an air of confidence and competence in all they did’.

‘James Wright – I cannot praise him enough for his dedication, diligence, knowledge and communication skills. His enduring effort and optimism over the entire duration of the case was outstanding’.

‘Nick Tubb explained everything in a way that I understand, I always found him very easy to talk to, was always there to talk,  always there to explain things found him very caring’.

‘Natasha Read is highly effective and efficient, and also an excellent communicator’.

‘A long-standing and deserved reputation as one of the top midlands firms for clinical negligence and PI’.

‘Nick Tubb is committed, hard-working and driven to get the best possible results for his clients. Not only is his legal knowledge excellent, but his preparation and attention to detail are also outstanding. He combines these qualities with a sympathetic and caring attitude.’

‘Phil Barnes – a very calm and focused leader of the team and a leader in the field of clinical negligence. A true stand out star solicitor.

‘Natasha Read – exceptionally well prepared, very bright and focused. Natasha never misses a point and always gets the very best for clients. Natasha has a very caring way with clients and gives them sensible practical advice‘.

‘The banking team is always available to discuss ideas we have and give us guidance on key legal issues or considerations which aid our thinking.’

‘All are very well connected in our local markets so they are able to offer more than just legal advice, they make commercial introductions to other professionals, investors and clients. It is important to us that our advisors are in tune with the local market and ecosystems in which we operate.’

‘Personal approach, very experienced and diverse knowledge.’

‘I would highly recommend Michael Gaughan as he provides a first class service to his clients. Michael provides clear and concise advice and is always on hand to respond to queries. He is an excellent technical lawyer and combines his legal ability with exceptional commercial and strategic skills.’

‘The team are very friendly, approachable and easy to deal with. Their instructions are always received well in advance and are prepared to a very high standard.’

‘Stuart Montgomery – he knows what his clients needs are and he is a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team have been a great source of support to me and my team. Gabs Rodriguez-Cleary is responsive and provides clear guidance.’

‘Shoosmiths is agile and commercially savvy, offering an effective service to its clients. The team is fantastically hardworking, and combines excellent client-facing skills with legal acumen and sound commercial sense.’

‘Stuart Montgomery is superb with clients and a master at winning their confidence, Stuart always gets quickly to the heart of the problem, and offers pragmatic advice rooted in an enviable commercial sense and rock-solid knowledge. Hard to fault.’

‘Kate Connolly should really be a partner. She has a sharp legal mind and a ferocious work ethic.’

‘Gabs Rodriguez-Cleary is an excellent team player who is friendly, hardworking, and clever.’

‘Great all-round team.’

‘Fleur Turrington is a first-class litigator.’

‘Very commercial and efficient. Massively responsive and focussed on the client and on delivering results.’

‘Great understanding of the issues relating to a relatively complex contractual dispute. I have been impressed by the patient and calm approach to what has been a difficult and time-consuming issue.’

‘Aimee Cook is a stand-out individual for efficiency and ability.’

‘The team at Shoosmiths have a really good understanding of our needs and provide us with practical advice whilst keeping in line with employment law. We have a fantastic working relationship and this is essential.’

‘Our main contact is Sian Hoare with whom we work closely on a variety of employment law matters. Sian has great knowledge and is able to assist us with all of our questions and issues. We have developed a great working relationship with her during the time that we have worked together.’

‘Great team – extremally commercial and very knowledgeable.’

‘Stuart Lawrenson is a great practitioner. Always available and with sound, commercial and pragmatic advice.’

‘Stuart Lawrenson always offers a great mixture of detailed legal advice along with commercial strategy. This is different to others I have worked with and makes it a far better working relationship.’

‘Very responsive to requests for support, great balance of both commercial and practical advice.’

‘Sian Hoare provides outstanding support and legal advice that helps the business move forward with employee issues. Sian is a trusted adviser who really considers the situation and provides alternative options on how best to manage cases. She considers both the legal requirements and business requirements and provides solutions that best move a situation forward. I would highly recommend Sian Hoare.’

‘Shoosmiths are a very good firm that have an “all rounder approach”. They are well known within the sector, are very approachable and are able to quickly get to grips with complex matters.’

‘Angela Bowman has worked on a number of complicated matters and always approaches each case professionally and seeks the best outcome for all parties. Angela is very approachable and is able to explain complicated things.’

‘Angela Bowman has been a towering figure in the charities and not-for-profit sector for a couple of decades now, acting for almost all the leading national charities in their contentious probate cases.’

‘Angela Bowman is the number one choice for may of the best known charities, for good reason: her dedication to their interests cannot be matched, and she has the experience and expertise to get the best out of every estate for her clients.’

‘Simon Foster has been excellent at understanding our point of view and really works hard to solve the issues at hand. His empathy for my situation has really made a difference. He is flexible to maintain a long-term relationship, which shows that we are valued as a client. I feel very well supported when issues come up.’

‘Simon Foster is exceptional in construction disputes. He has an enviable following of developer and housebuilder clients, and is also well regarded by investors. I have worked with him and various associates, and he gets the balance right between directing the team and strategy, and being hands-on. He is ferociously practical in his advice, and invariably manages to bring it to fruition.’

‘Particularly impressed by Aimee Teague, who combines the dedication and diligence you’d expect with excellent communication and a positive approach and demeanor.’

‘The team have really taken the trouble to get to know our business and what is important to us, which is imperative. They have a true in-depth knowledge which is why we have such a long-standing relationship. That commercial knowledge and awareness has allowed us to resolve any contentious issues swiftly and with the business commercial objectives at the forefront.’

‘Aimee Teague is conscientious and personable, but behind all of that she has technical skills and commercial understanding beyond her years. Aimee always fights our corner and keeps me on track. I am glad she is on our home team.’

‘Simon Foster is a good lawyer, commercially astute and enjoyable to work with. Aimee Teague is efficient, effective and pleasant.’

‘I’ve worked with Simon Foster over a number of years. He is an excellent lawyer and very client focused. I would highly recommend him.’

‘Aimee Teague is certainly a standout performer for us and really knows our portfolio as well as members of my team.’

‘Shoosmiths are one of the few UK law firms which have a dedicated alcohol licensing practice. There seems to be a dearth of independent legal expertise in the area, outside of the big producers and trade bodies, so this is very welcome. The team are great to work with and cover almost the full spectrum of requirements.’

‘The whole team are a pleasure to work with. They provide detailed and clear written advice, available at short notice to deal with queries and spent time learning about our business.’

‘The team is very responsive to requests for additional support when required. Shoosmiths have a dedicated team for us and this has remained consistent throughout our time, adding to the working relationship that we have.’

‘I have worked with Kirsty Hughes for many years. She is pragmatic, commercially aware and a great person to be on your team.’

‘Very client friendly. Commercial and practical advice.’

‘Elaine Rayner is very careful to set out instructions and highlight issues. She collects background information and keeps me well briefed with updates.’

‘Shoosmiths are real partners – they take time to understand the business to ensure their advice is relevant and practical given the size/scale/scope of our business. They spend time getting to know you as the client to tailor their advice and understand the business appetite to risk as well as being very realistic about the law, its application and any relevant considerations. They can act as an extension of the internal HR team and also present effectively to line management to support the HR team in explaining risk/potential costs/claims as well as good and best practice.’

‘Michael Briggs is an absolute stand-out partner. He clearly works exceptionally hard to coach and develop his team but also his client relationships. His work and passion for inclusion stands out and that tells you something of his authenticity which is clear in all his dealings – a real relationship builder, he is genuinely interested in his clients as people which makes him relatable and easy to work with.’

‘The team always has a commercial and pragmatic approach and not one just by the book so that we can get the outcome the organisation wants in a fair and legal way.’

‘Michael Briggs is not only knowledgeable but creative in his approach. I cannot recommend him highly enough.’

‘The team at Shoosmiths are helpful, down to earth and so approachable; I always feel comfortable speaking to any member of the team. The diversity of Shoosmiths as well as the opportunities that it provides to trainees is fantastic. The billing is always detailed and transparent.’

‘Michael Briggs: he is such a good listener and provides practical guidance on employment law matters with such sensitivity and professionalism.’

‘Available and accessible. Responsive.’

‘They are exceptional in their practical application of employment law rather than just providing advice on what the law says. I also value the monthly updates via email and the face to face sessions that are available to maintain employment law knowledge as well as those run on specialist topics.’

‘Great collaboration is seen from this firm. The firm always finds solutions to problems during a deal and helps smooth the process. We always deal with the same individuals in the team and so building a great relationship on both a business and personal basis.’

‘David Adams and Victoria Chan are always on hand to discuss new or existing deals. It is easier to talk through the deal requirements with them and they make good suggestions for a smooth transaction for the client.’

‘Shoosmiths has an excellent corporate team with a broad depth of experience and expertise across the gambit, including tax.’

‘The team offers sensible, actionable and practical advice with a focus on concluding transactions as quickly and equitably as possible.’

‘Steve Barnett’s practical approach stands out against more theoretical or adversarial approaches.’

‘Steve Barnett is well connected in the venture capital market in Europe and used to dealing with founders and early stage firms.’

‘Alastair Hammerton is the most knowledgeable and commercial transaction lawyer I have worked with.’

‘Helen Burnell is excellent.’

‘A very hardworking and knowledgeable team of excellent lawyers, who provide a very responsive and courteous service.’

‘Bill Molloy is a standout partner at Shoosmiths. He has a strong commercial understanding and legal ability, and takes sound tactical decisions to maximise a client’s prospects of winning a case.’

‘Bill Molloy knows precisely how much to get involved to give the best service to clients. He is very affable but immensely shrewd.’

‘Bill Molloy always has a clear view of the big picture and is an excellent strategist.

‘Elliot Bishop is a standout lawyer, who is intelligent, tenacious, and knows the law inside out.’

‘Shoosmiths has a strong commercial dispute resolution team covering a range of different industries.’

‘The quality of its team is high, and it collaborates well with clients and Counsel to achieve the best outcomes for the client in every case.’

‘An excellent team with terrific strength in depth.’

‘Very commercial. Responsive to our needs. Understanding of our circumstances.’

‘Shoosmiths has deep industry knowledge which allows it to better service its clients.’

‘Gary Assim – legal knowledge and manner of dealing with people; communication skills.’

‘A compact team that packs a big punch. Tough litigators. Commercially astute. Hugely knowledgeable and resourceful.’

‘Richard Marshall – a go to for complex disputes in this area. Very capable litigator. Gets a grip on a case from day one and viewed by many as a formidable opponent. Matthew Brown – very experienced with sound judgment and a close eye for detail. A safe pair of hands in complex disputes. Paul Eccles – a very experienced and capable litigator. Cuts through the issues and gets to the heart of a case very quickly. Commercially astute and a a very safe pair of hands.’

‘Richard Marshall and Matthew Brown are both excellent lawyers. Richard is a charmer with clients, but tough as old boots when it comes to fighting a case. Matthew is all over the detail and leaves no stone unturned.’

‘In my experience the team is entirely focused on delivering proper results for clients – no wasting time on unnecessary points attractive to lawyers, but a clear prioritisation of what matters to the client. They are commercial and ensure that the client is front and centre of decision making.’

‘For me the stand out aspect is that individuals in the team are genuinely collaborative on a case and work together for the client. This means that everybody is able to bring to the table their skills, talent and ideas on a case irrespective of whether they are the Partner or the new associate. This is hugely valuable and it is very refreshing to not have to manage individual egos within a firm. My stand out partner in this line of work would be Paul Eccles, an exceptional case manager and problem solver. My stand out Senior Associate would be Matthew Brown, a truly gifted young lawyer and one to watch.’

‘Very measured, practical advice from someone who feels like part of the business.’

‘Charles Arrand. Very clear advice and stands by the advice.’

‘We dealt direct with Elia Montorio and her team, who had good experience dealing with international companies and gave us a really good personal service.’

‘Elia Montorio is the kind of lawyer you would trust your M&A deal and your kids to. She has your back 100%, does a great job of ensuring you are getting the quality of service that you want, able to pull favours/resources at short notice. She will source her best teams for your deals and fight hard on your behalf. She has been both a great work partner and mentor for me personally too.’

‘The practice has an excellent reputation and provides a first class service. The are a proactive practice and go above and beyond to ensure clients get the best advice. Shoosmiths are unique in that they are a large firm, but still maintain a hands-on approach. I have worked with the team on several transactions and it’s always been a pleasure to work with them. They also provide excellent value for money when compared to the law firms I have worked with.’

‘Elia Montorio is an excellent lawyer. Technically exceptional, but also very commercial understanding of what it takes to get a deal over the line. She is outstanding at guiding clients through the legal jargon and highlighting the key commercial risks so clients can make an informed decision. She is also very personable and hard working, which is a unique trait amongst corporate partners.’

‘I would recommend Elia and her team to clients without hesitation.’

‘An excellent team with the ability to manage transactions from start to finish. They always keep all parties informed throughout the whole process.’

‘Liz Sweeney provides an exceptional service and goes above and beyond what is required. Nothing is too much trouble.’

‘Debra Cooper and the team are always approachable and practical in their day-to-day dealings, as well as in providing targeted advice at good value.’

‘Debra Cooper stands out in her proactive approach.’

‘The team is very professional and experienced and provides a high level of service at all levels.’

‘A high quality of work provided in a quick, efficient and friendly way. They are proactive and provide solutions rather than problems. Particular mention is owed to Liz Sweeney and Sam Jadhav.’

‘The team bring a commercial approach to every situation. They are adaptable, responsive and price their work sensibly. Sarah Teal and the team always find the answer and nothing is a problem.’

‘The team has particularly good knowledge of the retail sector, having had a high level of exposure to a number of high-profile insolvency matters in the sector over recent years.’

‘The team is very accessible, particularly principal associate Noelle Petty. Advice is prompt and clear, but the team is equally happy to discuss and tailor their advice in a collaborative manner.’

‘Sarah Teal is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable.’

‘Sarah Teal’s input is consistently valued by our board of directors throughout tricky period sand her support and guidance is priceless. She is always clear and timely in her advice – nothing is ever too much. Rarely have I worked with an individual who I would so wholeheartedly recommend.’

‘Sarah Teal and Bethan Moore are very commercial, fast to respond and technically strong. Great way with clients.’

‘A truly diverse team that are a pleasure to work with. It has a great market reputation and is led incredibly well by Sarah Teal. They deliver a quality service offering and I especially value how responsive they are to urgent matters.’

‘Sarah Teal is a credit to the profession and is to be admired for how she champions the role of women especially in the workplace.’

‘Shoosmiths’s charity practice is superb. The range of expertise it has, and insight events and literature they publish, is excellent. Their client book is also compelling.’

‘Robert Nieri is a superb charity/NfP lawyer. He has a wide range of larger and higher profile charity/NfP clients and is a clear expert in the field of charity law.

‘Our principal focus was Robert Nieri. However, I should note that the practice’s commitment to philanthropy and working towards realising social value in the business community shone through some of the other activities they are involved in. For example, hosting a roundtable of businesses and VCS organisations, and being actively part of that network of organisations.’

‘Robert Nieri was incredibly responsive. He was always on the end of the phone or quick to respond to emails, helping keeping things moving smoothly. He was extremely adept at unpacking complex legal jargon and showcased a deep understanding of relevant legal frameworks and the context in which we work. His clear commitment to the charity sector made him very easy to work with and we would not hesitate to recommend the team to others in the sector.’

‘The practice was able to provide us with specialist charity law advice, relating to our desire to establish a trading subsidiary alongside a non-incorporated charity. They had just the right blend of expertise for our needs and were able to tailor their approach specifically to our working practices.’

‘Robert Nieri led on this project, and consistently delivered timely advice and helpful information in a digestible format, as well as being available at short notice, including for meetings held at weekends. Overall the attention to detail, together with the practical support in an unusual setting, demonstrated Robert’s, and his colleague Anna Lowe’s desire to truly understand the charity’s needs in order to provide accurate and precise advice.’

‘I have used the practice for a number of charitable organisations and on a number of different aspects, one including an issue that needed the Charities Commission’s involvement. They have always been able to support the Trustees in making the necessary decisions, not only explaining the legal technicalities but adding their own experiences to the process.’

‘Our contact, Robert Nieri is an expert in the field of charity law and governance. He is proactive in raising critical issues with us and bringing to our attention any changes within the law. He provides us with briefings and engages us in many other activities he organises, e.g. sector round table discussions and leadership seminars. Robert is able to make complex, legal information understandable.

‘A strong real estate and planning team with excellent knowledge and problem solving abilities, who provide clear drafting and advice at all times. They are very commercially-minded and extremely thorough.’

‘Samantha Grange and David Mathias are particularly excellent on CPO work.’

‘The team provides clear, practical and commercial advice.’

‘Kathryn Jump and Lisa Tye give clear, robust and practical advice on compulsory purchase issues.’

‘This is an outstanding and well-rounded team who can handle any task.’

‘Kathryn Jump sets the standard across the sector for leadership and high-quality work. Her advice is excellent, commercial and practical. She is exceptionally efficient and directs large teams extremely well, which is essential in complex matters.’

‘All the benefits of a top tier UK firm with local relationships.’

‘I would specifically like to mention Grant Edwards, partner. Grant has been our company go to lawyer for all matters corporate. His advice and strategic experience is always on point. He always provides detailed, well-thought-out practical advice. A clear strategic thinker with an approachable, friendly demeanour.’

‘Grant has been incredible to work with from day one. He is an extremely talented solicitor with a great level of understanding and eye for detail. From a client perspective, it is a pleasure to work with him.’

‘It is a vibrant and young team with real ambition and a strong impetus behind it. It has real momentum.’

‘Gillian Crotty is the best professional negligence lawyer in Northern Ireland. Stuart Nevin has created a real niche in property litigation.’

‘The team work together seamlessly, pointing you in the right direction and introducing you to the best suited expert that specialises in the area you need help with.’

‘Anna Vangrove and Michael Kelly are a great team who are knowledgeable, responsive, practical and great value. They keep clients informed of work, completion expectations and deliver what they say they will.’

‘Anna Vangrove is a knowledgeable solicitor in both NI and English law. She is practical and suggests appropriate solutions to suit client needs.’

‘Shoosmiths are our go-to firm for large, complicated or time critical work. They have an ability to work to a very high standard under pressure.’

‘Michael is an exceptional resource within the local NI market. He is utterly dedicated to his role and delivers consistently at or above expectation. He grasps all issues quickly and in many instances provides creative solutions which manages risk in line with our expectations.’

‘What makes this practice so unique is the level of service that you receive, and that the professional manner and the quality of the knowledge that this provided from the team is second to none.’

‘Al Hammerton is by far the best transaction lawyer I have worked with. I have worked with him on over 20 deals for this reason. Helen Burnell is also excellent.’

‘Shoosmiths team works very well together – seamless experience working with Restructuring and Corporate team on the same transaction.’

‘James Keates is very commercial, a strong negotiator, proactive in suggesting solutions, and good at challenging the client’s thought process.’

‘Al Hetherington; very calm in difficult situations, good balance between being in the detail but still able to see the bigger picture.’

‘They are a very strong team across the board, from partner down to paralegal. An outstanding combination of market/industry knowledge, legal knowledge and deal management, delivered in a no-nonsense package.’

‘The team have an excellent attention to detail, diligent and have strong commercial acumen. What stands them apart from other lawyers, is they are approachable and are partners on the transaction rather than advisors and are low ego.’

‘The team, led by Alastair Peet, possess a unique blend of in-depth legal knowledge coupled with an entrepreneurial drive to identify and resolve issues proactively and pragmatically which enables them to deliver unparalleled client service. They collaboratively manage all aspects of a transaction to meet deadlines without fail and always develop cohesive, tested, well-balanced solutions.’

‘The individuals within the team collaboratively tackle complex issues to develop simple, achievable solutions throughout the advice they deliver. Alastair Peet is hands down one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with in any country (against a legal peer set that spans 4 continents).’

‘One of the most hard-working teams I have come across. They are not afraid to burn the midnight oil when a case requires extra attention.’

‘Roger Potgieter really knows his stuff. Is keen to assist with all aspects of the case and is very generous with his expertise. Great with client care and winning new work. Very personable and great fun to work with.’

‘Jordon Bray is always available to discuss knotty issues and bounce ideas off. Cannot do enough for the client and the cases he is running. Calm under pressure and very personable. A joy to work with.’

‘Roger Potgieter is very good to work with, on the ball, commercially minded and approachable.’

‘The team at Shoosmiths are extremely knowledgeable and their understanding of the nuances of the matters they are dealing with is superb. Their instructions are always clear, detailed and prompt, and they are a pleasure to work with.’

‘A very strong team with extensive experience in this area, particularly in claims under section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. They combine determination to protect their clients’ interests with a practical approach which, in my experience, has consistently led to good outcomes.’

‘Roger Potgieter leads from the front, whether in advising clients, communicating with opponents, briefing counsel, or providing support to the rest of his team. He is very knowledgeable and not afraid to stick to his guns when he knows he’s right. Jordon Bray is a master of detail, always available when needed and able to meet tight deadlines.’

‘Shoosmiths are highly commercial in their approach and provide effective advice on a regular basis to our business.’

‘Full coverage of all business areas, but with a really personal feel, and a commercial outlook.’

‘Alex Bishop is clever, commercial, decisive, and practical, and Sylwena Sempa is very responsive and quick.’

‘Alex Bishop is marvellous and a total joy to work with! She’s built the Shoosmiths litigation department into one of the top litigation teams that is more than capable of playing in the big league. She is immensely able, enormously hard-working and driven, always focussed on getting the client the best possible result, and will leave no stone unturned.’

‘Alex Bishop is knowledgeable and tenacious.’

‘One of the most hard-working teams I have come across. They are not afraid to burn the midnight oil where a case requires extra attention.’

‘Roger Potgieter really knows his stuff and is keen to assist with all aspects of the case; he is very generous with his expertise.’

Jordon Bray is always available to discuss knotty issues and bounce ideas off. He cannot do enough for the client and the cases he is running. Calm under pressure and very personable, he is a joy to work with.’ 

‘Roger Potgieter is approachable, determined, knowledgable, and tenacious, while Jordon Bray has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and a very good grasp of the minutiae of his cases.’

‘Shoosmiths in Birmingham use friendly language that is easily understood. They explain case management very well and offer us all the information so we can make informed decisions. Charlie Rae’.

‘Charlie Rae always goes the extra mile and provides excellent advice and counsel. Excellent customer service and always quick response times. He has integrity and has built trusted relationships with me and my colleagues. In my view he is the best’.

‘Highly competent technically, but more importantly highly personable. Charlie Rae has exceptional relationship building skills and oodles of expertise, empathy and pragmatism’.

‘Charlie Rae understands the industry I work in (FinTech) and ensures he approaches situations with us in a way that works well for a fast paced scale up environment’.

‘The team are very responsive and quick to turn things around. The team are very personable, friendly and easy to talk with. The team are always available directly for calls and if not available will always ensure others support. The advice the team give is relevant and helpful’.

‘The team have a collaborative approach and are open to working through different options and solutions with our own team’.

‘High expertise, approachable, knowledgeable, adaptable to our needs’.

‘Practical advice. Make a point of understanding my business and its legal needs’.

‘Shoosmiths provide a level of service that goes beyond their competitors and have provided advice and training to our organisation which was very well received.’

‘We receive regular insights from them as well as a very handy legislation tracker.’

‘Natalie Barnes has been particularly impressive. She is always very efficient, helpful, practical and robust in her advice, which makes her a pleasure to work with.’

‘Most important to us is that the team has a great deal of experience operating in our sector. As a result, they are able to help us navigate through transactions by providing sound advice and workable solutions.’

‘They always provide a team to work on a file, so resourcing and response times are not an issue.’

‘It’s the level of sector experience that makes the partnership valuable to us.’

‘They are proactive, informative, helpful, efficient and always willing to fight our corner.’

‘Jon Bew is our main contact, and I have known Jon for a number of years and know what quality of service and input we will get when he is acting for us.’

‘I found Gurvinder Samra passionate and extremely knowledgeable around special educational needs and disability (SEND). After years of wrangling with my local authority, causing a lot of anxiety and stress, I felt confident enough to hand it all over to her to handle, and I felt as if I was in very capable hands.’

‘Invaluable for parents who are going through an emotional time. Expertise and clear, decisive advice make such a difference, and Shoosmiths definitely excelled in these areas.’

‘Gurvinder Samra’s knowledge, expertise and kindness really helped us develop a strategy that eventually secured an EHC plan that included appropriate provisions for our daughter. She always had time for us, and her understanding of some of the more complex areas of special educational needs (SEN) law was second to none.’

‘The team are very practical, pragmatic and logical in an area that is often fraught with emotions. Their ability to keep things stable and steady as you navigate the process is a key strength, as it allows for clarity and focus when that is often difficult to achieve without them.’

‘Gurvinder Samra is excellent. She demystifies the truly astonishing bureaucracy inherent in this area and provides a sense of realistic reassurance throughout the process. She becomes a trusted advisor in a very short space of time.’

‘Gurvinder Samra is very knowledgeable and makes the families feel that they have someone in whom they can trust to fight their corner. She acts in a timely manner and leaves no stone unturned.’

‘An extremely competent, responsive and hardworking team. Through a combination of knowledge, experience, commitment and skill, they get excellent results for clients.’

‘Gurvinder Samra is one of the leading SEN lawyers in the country. She is rightfully one of the most sought after solicitors for parents in relation to SEN issues. She is knowledgeable, tenacious and clear in her advice.’

‘Consistently excellent in providing advice and notable for client care.’

‘Very experienced planning solicitors. Very knowledgeable of the planning and enforcement system. Able to give the client comprehensive and realistic advice. Excellent at project managing a multidisciplinary team in complex Planning Inquiries. Regularly represents clients in the Planning Court.’

‘Shoosmiths have a strong planning team in the Midlands with a client-focused and proactive approach to practice. I find the team technically competent and collaborative.’

‘I have worked closely with Tim Willis on a number of cases and he will always seek to explore how best to advance the client’s position in a robust, yet flexible and realistic fashion.’

‘Tim Willis is the obvious star of the firm.’

‘A heavvyweight team of expert property litigators. Able to go toe to toe with any other firm in the country.’

‘Kate McCall is simply outstanding. Dedicated, shrewd and at the top her game. Clear, decisive and able to make the tough calls on any piece of litigation. She never puts a foot wrong.’

‘Well resourced team, great level of technical knowledge, excellent knowledge of protest injunctions in particular and contempt proceedings.’

‘Kate McCall – a formidable operator, runs her team extremely effectively. Richard Willcox – very bright with excellent technical knowledge.’

‘This is a regional office with a national impact. Kate McCall is an outstanding leader of the team. Her analysis of legal and tactical issues is first rate, and she always keeps her eye on the Client’s ultiamte goal.’

‘Kevin Burns is highly experienced and an excellent team player. Excellent case management skills and a ferocious grip on detail in even the most complex and paper heavy pieces of work. You always know that you are well supported when Kevin is acting.’

‘Shoosmiths manage to be incredibly attentive to the detail whilst never letting it in the way of the tactical goals.’

‘Michael Bennett – Michael has been exceptional in picking up a matter half way through from a previous colleague and has fast become a highly valued member of the project team.’

‘The Shoosmiths team are pragmatic and solution focused. They proactively think around ways to deal with the risks we face as a business. I am happy that the fees they charge are reasonable and trust them to come up with a competitive and value-based quote when I need them to do anything out of their usual scope.’

‘The IP team are incredibly helpful, friendly and pragmatic. They are happy to be challenged on advice and the biggest strength is their commitment to a decision rather than sitting on the fence like other firms.’

‘Andrew Brennan is not only a highly skilled lawyer, but also just a nice person to work with. It is not often you look forward to a chat with your lawyer! He gives solid, pragmatic advice and will also accommodate short time frames.’

‘The team’s strengths lie in their commercial and business focused advice. They don’t just focus on the law, they focus on finding a commercial solution.’

‘Andrew Brennan is a standout individual due to his commercialism.’

‘Victoria Bentley can explain complex issues in a straightforward manner.’

‘Shoosmiths are always exceptionally responsive to requests for support. They are very clear on charges and reasonable timescales.’

‘Nichola Jenkins has a wealth of experience in a wide range of Intellectual Property matters. Her willingness to understand the details of complex technologies as well as the associated Intellectual Property means that the advice provided is always fit for purpose.’

‘The team are technically brilliant, always supportive and extremely commercial. They continually make each of our matters easier.’

‘Simon Procter is an excellent lawyer. He is always considering items or issues that others perhaps do not see, but approaches dealing with these in a commercial and pragmatic way which will make every matter move forward.’

‘Good team with wide-ranging commercial experience.’

‘Lauren Bowkett is a good lawyer with a great knowledge in the field.’

‘A very strong all around team. Very focused and provide clear, sensible, logical representation.’

‘Lauren Bowkett is very impressive. Hard working and totally client committed.’

‘Great team, who are very client focused.’

‘Very responsive to client needs.’

‘The Shoosmiths employment team are excellent and offer great client care. I have a very high volume of litigation with them, and they provide a very high-end service.’

‘They are always very efficient and work really well with our employees, many of whom have not been involved in litigation previously.’

‘Shoosmiths have either won or helped us efficiently settle every litigation matter that they were instructed on in the last year.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the sector, particularly knowledge of the Power Purchase Agreement, Wind Turbine Supply Agreements and Share Purchase Agreements.’

‘Great team spirit and good knowledge across a diverse sector.’

‘Good value, very dedicated and fresh.’

‘Previous experience representing both generators and energy buyers (both sides of the equation) and integration with local suppliers is very beneficial to our negotiations and contracting.’

‘Great service, real expertise.’

‘The team is very personable, approachable and flexible so that when legal issues arise, they are quick to respond and support when required.’

‘The team is very approachable and friendly.’

‘The team covers the whole spectrum of real estate, with each person or point of contact seamlessly calling on others for advice when required.’

‘Tom Hall is a calm, composed and well-rounded adviser with a willing attitude and guiding advice.’

‘A committed, commercially aware, close-knit bunch which work hard to deliver an exceptional cost-efficient service.’

‘Kellie Hatton leads the Shoosmiths team and acts across our UK residential portfolio. The work has covered complex restructuring issues, and various development and asset management challenges, such as guiding us through the Building Safety Act, ensuring infrastructure is brought on stream for our new developments in a timely manner, and advising on the interface between the fund and our property managers across the portfolio. Kellie takes a very commercial approach, and is always on hand to direct us to the relevant expertise within Shoosmiths, no matter what the issue.’

‘Extensive knowledge of freehold and leasehold property purchase contracts. Their willingness to contact by phone and their availability/prompt replies.’

‘Kellie Hatton’s professional and expeditious attention to the contract format and inquiries, together with her own experience led input, puts her ahead of all the legal personnel we have dealt with.’

‘Great team, full of talent. Growing department and firm which is impressing throughout the country.’

‘Stuart Tym and Will Thomas led the Shoosmiths Planning team delivering sound and decisive advice across a broad spectrum of key matters to inform the clients of a succinct response and give consideration to wider more sensitive outcomes that the instructing clients wished to achieve.’

‘Shoosmiths provides high-quality advice as a result of its strong experience and knowledge of the ABL sector.’

‘Jon Bew is always approachable, knowledgeable and practical.’

‘Natalie Barnes and Jon Bew are the ‘go to’ partners and provide excellent support for our needs. The follow-up post-completion with prompt delivery of completion bibles is also a plus.’

‘An ABL focused team who understand our delivery aims for our clients and help us work toward those. Always able to cut quickly to the key documentary points of debate and able to articulate clear solutions which are discussed and then communicated to our client\’s legal team(s).’

‘The team’s technical knowledge and detail is exceptional, as is their problem-solving approach.’

‘Kirsty Chalkley leads by example, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.’

‘Its genuine sector expertise truly makes this practice unique. Team members have vast sector knowledge and insight, and are themselves passionate advocates for technology.’

‘The team combines a wealth of sector expertise with business sense and a practical approach, with many of the lawyers having previously occupied positions within the tech industry and as in-house lawyers.’

‘I had the pleasure of working with one of the Shoosmiths lawyers on a business critical transformation project that required contractual support for a 3 vendor agreement. Joe, who was leading the contract definition was excellent during many months of our collaboration.’

‘Andy Brennan and Eloise di Pasqua stands out to me as someone to watch. She is incredibly on the top of everything, and a delight to work with. She is astute to the legal issues, but does not lose sight of the ultimate commercial goals of clients. She has proven that she is good at managing difficult clients.’

‘Highly supportive team with diverse skillets. Challenges are addressed quickly and to a high standard with a transparent fee structure.’

‘Key individuals in the Shoosmiths team take time to understand the challenge at hand – testing assumptions and then create a programme of support that is appropriate.’

‘The firm has a personable and constructive approach to commercial instructions and the assistance provided always seems to provide valuable support to in-house legal teams.’

‘Sam Truckle is very pragmatic and delivers sound and efficient support on every instruction.’

‘Joe Mazzucca is bright, commercial and easy to deal with.’

‘The breadth of the knowledge is vast, and the practice covers all intellectual property rights. I am confident that the team provides the very best advice to protect, enhance and enforce clients’ intellectual property assets.’

‘Eloise Di Pasqua is clever and understands client’s needs.’

‘The team’s members are all stand-out IP practitioners and are experienced and confident in handling even the most complicated IP matters. Partner Gary Assim is outstanding.’

‘The team are so helpful and super quick at responding. Any query we have they are very responsive.’

‘Eloise Di Pasqua has proven that she is good at managing difficult clients.’

‘Great mix of experience and new talent. Provides solid advice. Great industry knowledge (luxury and fashion retail).’

‘Gary Assim is an outstanding adviser, mediator and litigator. He has a natural authority and commands the room.’

‘Eloise Di Pasqua stands out to me as someone to watch. She is incredibly on the top of everything, and a delight to work with. She is astute to the legal issues but does not lose sight of the ultimate commercial goals of clients.’

‘One of the best teams of commercial litigators in the country, not just the North West of England.’

‘Richard Marshall is hugely experienced. Very adept and capable in litigation. Sticks to his guns and will always goes the extra mile for his clients.

‘Matthew Brown is very bright and thorough. Nothing is likely to get past him.’

‘This is a diverse team of exceptional and world class lawyers who go above and beyond for all their clients big and small. The team are always responsive and have a strong depth of knowledge, breadth of expertise and range of experience that I think is unsurpassed by other firms. Their work repeatedly impresses me, they have exceeded my expectations on multiple occasions, and their personal approach upended what I had expected of a large law firm.’

‘Everyone I have worked with at Shoosmiths, and this has been a number of their partners and associates over several years, has been outstanding in their knowledge and professionalism. They have been extremely supportive through stressful and complex problems.’

‘A depth of expertise and knowledge and a collaborative approach to matters with a high level of professionalism.’

‘The team are always focused on strategy and ensure the progress of the case suits the clients’ needs. This often means being innovate and dynamic in their approach to litigation.’

‘A special mention must go to Emma Morgan and the team have all been so supportive to myself and my team over the years in two separate businesses. They have always been there for us and supported our decision making at all times.’

‘The team is cohesive and collaborative. They share knowledge about our business and current matters to help inform how they advise as a collective. I have found the team very responsive and proactive; their litigation style is assertive rather than passive and reactive which is the experience from other firms.’

‘My relationship with Emma Morgan, Amy Anderson and Lauren Bholé has become strong over the last four years. However knowledgeable, professional and service led they are (and they are very) that never takes away from being able to discuss all matters with them and feel that there is genuine care and a willingness to support and help.’

‘The employment team are simply excellent, they understand my business and their advice is always considerate of this. They are always professional, courteous, approachable, knowledgeable and spend time talking things through in order for the business to fully understand the options available to ensure the best decision possible is always made.’

Amy Anderson at Shoosmiths is outstanding, and by far the best legal advisor I’ve worked with. She guarantees delivery that is comprehensive, and always meets our company driven deadlines. Her flexibility ensures she has credibility and builds trusting partnerships.’

‘Emma Morgan is impressive, leading the team with gravitas whilst remaining commercial and pragmatic in her advice to clients. Emma ensures our client team works cohesively whilst retaining oversight of all matters and giving strong strategic direction.’

‘Lauren Bhole is a key and trusted member of the client team – taking time to understand the complexities of the business’ operational challenges in order to guide strategy and effectively influence stakeholders.’

‘Shoosmiths are very responsive and actively engage with their customers in a meaningful manner, specifically seeking to improve their practises and how they connect with their clients.’

‘Paul Carney is incredibly responsive, practical and persuasive. He is excellent at translating what can be quite a heavy subject to professional and lay trustees alike. He crafts reasonable and commercial solutions to complex pension matters, and is a fantastic negotiator. Paul is often the voice of reason in a room, with his manner and approach being a critical presence to reach a good outcome.’

‘Paul Carney is consistently reliable in terms of being available for meetings and providing written responses in often tight timeframes. When dealing with a pension query, a number of colleagues from across the business are involved and Paul is always able to explain the issue and risks and offer solutions in a manner that is understandable and practical. He is approachable and keen to assist and ensure the advice provided is accurate, sufficiently detailed and addresses the issue.’

‘Patrick Duffy, Adam Barrett and Emma Tonge deal predominantly with town centre regeneration; they provide excellent commercial advice and value for money.’

‘Patrick Duffy, Adam Barrett and Emma Tonge have solid experience in both investment and development work with good knowledge of the office, retail and residential sectors. They are always accessible, proactive and deliver quality outcomes.’

‘They collaborate very well internally, are always available and very responsive. They are able to provide good, commercially-driven advice which is easy to understand. They have a strong understanding of the law and common market practice in that area.’

‘Anna Lowe is able to tailor her advice and approach depending on who she is speaking to ensure that it is commercially-driven and easily understood. She was able to put my overseas colleagues at ease on certain points which they didn’t understand due to the UK law being very different to that in Europe. She worked with us very well.’

‘John Cleaveley and team are efficient, clear and deal with all individuals in a calm and non-adversarial way. I enjoy working with them.’

‘I have known John Cleaveley for several years now; I thoroughly trust his judgement and advice, he has a great reputation within the industry whereby his appointment is popular on both sides. Katie O’Leary is one of the most efficient and personable associate solicitors I have ever dealt with.’

‘A really approachable and knowledgeable team who strive to understand the needs of the business and advise accordingly.’

‘They provide clear and easy to understand advice, even when technical points are made.’

‘Shoosmiths has delivered good strength-in-depth on a number of very large projects for us.’

‘Ian Hardman is a standout construction lawyer whose ability to exercise commercial judgement to identify the key issues on large projects and avoid delays in both agreement of documents/conclusion of contracts and also in project management of the development, is exceptional.’

‘The team has exceptional knowledge and provides solid strategic advice in the retail and leisure sector. They really care about the junior members of their team too.’

‘Kirsty Black’s advice is second to none. Her relationships with people in the industry mean that you know that you are getting not only the best technical advice but the most strategic based on the sector we work in. She is our go-to for advice because her breadth of knowledge means that most of the time she is able to give us an answer there and then when we call her.’

‘Emily Holt is able to advise in a commercial manner which exceeds her qualification level – she is one to watch for the future.’

‘Shoosmiths’ team have a great strength of understanding of the most complex matters and advise us well on best routes forward. They keep us updated on matters and they themselves are always up-to-date on the law, which they look to tailor to our business. The team are well-connected.’

‘Kirsty Black and Anjali Patel are a great help – they have always thought outside of the box for us. They are tactful and concise on some of the most difficult matters. They deliver what they promise and keep us updated throughout. They are always available and have have become key advisors to my business – I trust their advice and approach.’

‘Led by Kirsty Black, the team manages portfolios without issue.’

‘Kirsty Black has sound legal knowledge combined with an ability to apply good commercial knowledge.’

‘Kirsty Black is the best tenants’ lawyer in the UK.’

‘The team at Shoosmiths are extremely competent and have excellent knowledge regarding all aspects of commercial property law. When faced with a problem, they will exhaust all avenues in trying to resolve the issue whilst keeping the client informed of the options available and the costs.’

‘We deal mainly with Sarah Ewing, who always goes above and beyond to provide a service that is unlike any solicitor we have worked with before.’

‘The Shoosmiths team are highly skilled and extremely knowledgeable in handling the variety of tasks presented, from the relatively straight forward lease and purchase arrangements to those more complicated formations, or dissolution, of Shareholding Agreements.’

‘There is a sense of care and sensitivity applied by each Shoosmiths representative to those difficult tasks and decisions being experienced by their client.’

‘You just know what is being advised and/or produced is a thorough and honest appraisal, based on what is the best course of action for the customer.’

‘Shoosmiths have the people, diversity of skillset and network.’

‘The team possess good commercial and technical experience and knowledge.’

‘Alison Gilson shows great commercial awareness and responsiveness.’

‘Calum Stacey gets start-ups. We value his opinion, his friendly approach, but most importantly, we value his brain. He has been a rock within our business, guiding us through the twists and turns of scaling a climate tech company with industrial and agricultural clients.’

‘The team really understands our business, meaning they hit the ground running on any new matters. Their value for money is excellent.’

‘Stuart Clubb leads the insolvency team in Scotland. He has a wealth of knowledge and is very well regarded in the sector. He speaks at the ICAS conference in Scotland every year and is on the panel of Lexis Nexis legal experts.

‘Stuart Clubb keeps abreast of changes in the law and regularly writes articles on issues arising in Scotland. The combination of his strong legal knowledge and familiarity with the market means he is excellent and identifies solutions for unusual problems when they arise.’

‘Stuart Clubb is very good at identifying his client’s objectives and then creating a strategy to achieve those. He has an excellent manner with clients and can explain difficult concepts to clients of all levels of knowledge.’

‘An excellent way of transferring knowledge and explanations to their clients.’

‘Stuart Clubb is not only knowledgeable, but is able to discuss the circumstances with the client in such a way as to make the whole process as manageable as possible. He is a complete credit to Shoosmiths and a go-to solicitor in Scotland.’

‘Shoosmiths’ team is friendly, approachable, and always willing to help. They take a commercial and pragmatic approach to their work, which is refreshing and effective.’

‘Stuart Clubb is an experienced commercial litigator and leads the dispute resolution team in Edinburgh. He is incredibly smart and always available to answer any questions or concerns that may arise.’

‘Stuart Clubb’s intellectual curiosity and willingness to go the extra mile is impressive and greatly appreciated.’

‘Highly skilled professional team with a tailored personal touch.’

‘Barry McKeown has exceptional commercial knowledge with a professional attitude to finding solutions and getting deals done. A real pleasure to work with.’

‘Offers a multidisciplined approach across the housebuilding sector from initial offer and contract to land acquisition and planning advice.’

‘Janette Speed and Gillian Ralph are standout individuals.’

‘They give sound advice and offer problem-solving solutions.’

‘The service received during a challenging transaction was excellent and the advice meant all was kept on track.’

‘Barry McKeown is a very personable solicitor who offers flexible solutions.’

‘Lauren Miller is a great no-nonsense solicitor who aims to get the deal done without delay. She has a great manner and is very helpful.’

‘Wide knowledge and experience in commercial property.’

‘Sophie Jack – imaginative, diligent and good communication. Superb draftsmanship.’

‘They are a very commercial practice.’

‘Well-connected and very aware of what is happening in the commercial real estate market / good at thinking about the bigger picture as well as delivering on what we want and need.’

‘Jason Jackson is highly regarded and well respected in the wider market and is an excellent lawyer.’

‘The team is very responsive. Able to pull together a diverse skill set at short notice to react to fast developing situations. The Shoosmiths team all work together in meeting our needs.’

‘Great social skills. Sort out problems. Know how to use the phone.’

‘Able to speak to people and a commercially minded pragmatic approach.’

‘Very satisfied with the service provided. Weekly progress report is receieved which is extremely helpful.’

‘Claire Lane is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. As a team we trust her advice and guidance. The service provided is excellent with timely responses on all case matters.’

‘Knowledgeable team’

‘Shoosmiths have an experienced and reliable litigation team that delivers excellent results for reasonable fees.’

‘We have worked primarily with David Farnell. David made a strong impression by getting efficiently involved in a case and delivered an excellent result.’

‘Responsive and easy to work with. Reliable and safe pair of hands.’

‘Christine Burrows is straight talking, always has your back, and is very knowledgeable. Very responsive and clear with her advice.’

‘We worked opposite Rick Atha and Faith McLaughlin on a project. They both showed great teamwork and knowledge and overall provided an excellent service for their client.’

‘Rick Atha is very knowledgeable about construction law and pushes that extra mile for his clients. He refuses to back down when under pressure to ensure that he gets the best outcome for his clients. He also has a friendly manner which makes him a pleasure to work with.’

‘Andy Sinclair is outstanding – quick, reliable and authoritative.’

‘An impressive team who understand the intricacies of costs law and run claims to an exceptionally high standard.’

‘Andrew Sinclair is an exceptional costs lawyer with an impressive clarity of thought and appreciation of the big picture.’

‘Andy Sinclair is an expert in the field.’

‘A good quality practice that has recruited and retained very capable individuals who are very easy to work with.’

‘We have worked a lot with Fiona Teague a lot over the last year. She has provided excellent advice and has an amazing retention of detail associated with the contract customer or supplier.’

‘Desire to understand clients and their businesses.’

‘Highly recommended and always available. Practical and pragmatic solutions are sought even for complex issues’

‘Michelle Craven- Faulkner has very good knowledge of the industry. With her we have long-standing trustful cooperation. The wider team are flexible and adjust quickly to new situations’

‘Great team – hassle-free, focus on the key points, up to date with all legislative changes.’

‘Amit Nayyar is, first and foremost, a great man and very personable. Not to mention bright and astute on the key points one needs to think through – something that years of experience adorns.’

‘Very experienced team with good depth. Pragmatic and keen to get to the answers quickly – not just letting the clock tick on. Always someone available to talk to with good cover as needed. Senior people available when needed.’

‘Amit Nayyar is one of the most commercial and pragmatic lawyers I’ve come across. Able to cut through noise to heart of an issue and suggest constructive resolutions. Super reactive and responsive to needs, especially when in the middle of negotiations.’

‘Dan Sharman and the team are responsive and accessible, bringing good ideas to the fore and calmly explaining the pros and cons of different structures.’

‘Dan Sharman led from the front – he was available when I needed him and was always calm and collected.’

‘Dan Sharman and Marie Mann are superb to work with. They had a unique capacity to manage a multi-jurisdiction employee share scheme.’

‘Dan Sharman has superb practical and legal knowledge in the area of employee share schemes and related tax matters.’

‘One quality that I have valued in the individuals at Shoosmiths is their willingness to listen and collaborate.’ 

‘Marie Mann has proven to be skilled and knowledgeable, with a deep understanding of her clients’ needs and objectives.’

‘Hugely capable and experienced, punching well above their weight.’

‘A go to firm for complex disputes requiring a detailed knowledge of market practices. Formidable litigators.’

‘Richard Marshall is a very capable litigator in this area with a keen instinct. He is commercially savvy and hugely resourceful.

‘Matthew Brown is one to watch. A very capable litigator with a deep knowledge of the law in this area.’

‘Paul Eccles is hugely dynamic with considerable depth of experience and knowhow in this area. A go to for complex disputes.’

‘Richard Marshall and his team are seriously good. They act at the cutting edge of insurance litigation and are well-resourced.’

‘Richard Marshall is very intelligent and perceptive. He has got a fantastic eye for spotting winning points and is building a superstar insurance practice. He is also easy to get on with.’

‘Susie Wakefield is a top-notch – she knows both English and American law well and can be a real asset on multi-jurisdictional disputes. Her team members are equally impressive and responsive.’

‘Depth of resource within the team, exceptional knowledge of a very technical and evolving area of the law, excellent interaction with other interested parties (e.g. insurers).’

‘Matthew MacLachlan has been outstanding in managing a significant data incident for our business. Depth of technical knowledge in the team is outstanding and advice is always provided through a sensible commercial lens.’

‘Strong knowledge and understanding of the industry, and able to apply insight and expertise that is relevant and appropriate within context.’

‘Anastasia Fowle – valued expertise with a commercially pragmatic approach.’

‘A hidden gem amongst data privacy practices in London. The team punch well above their weight and all take a pragmatic approach to their advice based on their unparalleled experience working with regulators, large multinational, and domestic clients. I think you’d be hard-pressed to find a better privacy team.’

‘Sherif Malak and Adam Fox are two standouts for me. Sherif is incredibly knowledgeable and always looks for practical solutions based on other client experiences, as opposed to just telling you the problem. Adam Fox is a rising star in this area.’

‘What has made Shoosmiths unique is their deep knowledge of our business, from our operational capabilities to our risk philosophy.’

‘Adam Fox has been our valued advisor for many years. He knows our business inside out and understands our specific needs.’

‘Highly recommended, always available, practical and pragmatic solutions are sought even for complex issues’.

‘Michelle Craven – Faulkner has excellent knowledge of the industry. They are very flexible and adjust quickly to new situations’.

‘Shoosmith shows great sensitivity to the position of both parties and are able to balance their advice thoroughly’.

‘Michael Bennett is outstanding in providing realistic and well-balanced advice in the running of disputes’.

‘Shoosmiths’ transport team provide us with an insightful and comprehensive knowledge of the sector that we operate in. Each member of their team has first-hand experience of their discipline and adds significant value to all of our legal activities’.

‘Their counsel is always timely and understanding of our company’s nuances and needs. Of particular note is their AI framework contract reviewing software, which rapidly identifies the key issues for review in large documents, saving our commercial staff much time and effort’.

‘Michelle Craven-Faulkner – always accessible and able to rapidly assimilate new information and provide pertinent advice, she stands out amongst an already impressive group of legal staff. Committed and very hard-working, she is a valuable and highly regarded member of our company’s support network’.

‘Works in collaboration, always available to assist and goes above and beyond.’

‘The team is efficient and pragmatic.’

‘The team has an excellent knowledge of insolvency and general commercial litigation law. The quality of their work is excellent.‘

‘They are proactive in their approach. They are commercial and charge reasonable fees. Also very pleasant and easy to work with.‘

‘I have been working with Ben Zielinski, who is thoughtful, well organised and pragmatic in his approach.’

‘Ben Zielinski is always available and aware of the client’s needs, resulting in very pragmatic and commercial solutions.’

‘Stuart Clubb is a specialist in the fields of bankruptcy and insolvency. He is very good at listening to clients and understanding what their aims and objectives are. Having identified these, he looks to put in place pragmatic solutions for them based on his wealth of experience.’

‘Stuart Clubb is very good at identifying his client’s objectives and then creating a strategy to achieve those. He has an excellent manner with clients. He can explain difficult concepts to clients of all levels of knowledge.’

‘The team at Shoosmiths works to provide the right solution. They have got to know our business and our sector extremely well and work in collaboration with us. They don’t just offer the quickest solution to get the job done, they work with our business objectives and offer the right solution and advice for us.’

‘Samantha Mackie not only knows our organisation extremely well, but she gives excellent confidence in the decisions that we make and works to give us the solutions in line with business objectives. She also explains things in simple terms, looks at potential issues and is able to come up with well thought out solutions. She is an asset to Shoosmiths.’

‘Key to the outstanding service we get from this firm is the time Michael McLaughlin and his team have taken to understand our organisation, the political landscape in which it sits and the environmental factors affecting its workforce. They really have sought to get under the skin of how we work, and they bring that background and intelligence to all of their advice.’

‘Michael McLaughlin’s client care is exceptional. The personable and relatable way in which he connects to make the complex legal advice easily understood is a hallmark of his approach.’

‘Michael McLaughlin doesn’t just give us excellent legal advice, he gives us practical solutions to tricky issues. He wraps up his legal advice in pragmatic, easy-to-follow guidance.’

‘Samantha Mackie: A technically gifted solicitor with a keen eye for detail, an excellent work ethic and a winning client manner. She’s able to handle big matters with aplomb and is experienced and well rounded in her judgement.’

‘The team is fantastic. Able to provide practical solutions and advice to extremely complex and protracted situations. Have taken the time to get to know the business and the team. Always contactable.’

‘Shoosmiths strike a good balance between providing legal advice and providing a commercial view on risks involved. They are very proactive in providing such advice and helping with decisions that need to be made around land purchase and building contracts.’

‘I believe what makes Shoosmiths unique is its depth of highly professional staff. In my experience they have excelled from start to finish. The team who dealt with my case had an excellent list of contacts that could assist in my needs’.

‘My case was headed up by Chris McKinney, his depth of knowledge in personal injury claims and rehabilitation was extremely vast. From start to finish I felt comforted that Chris Mckinney and his team had my best interests in hand. Anytime I wanted to speak to Chris I had his personal mobile phone number’.

‘Shoosmiths have been very thorough in detail whilst also being very empathetic and supportive at the same time. Difficult questions were asked in a way which at times seemed helpful rather than painful. They use only factual evidence and have a very good team of experts backing them up where needed’. 

‘May I take this opportunity to thank Chris McKinney and Kate Marsden-Price  for all of your support, professionalism and hard work you have put in over the last two and a half years supporting us as a family whilst fighting our corner in order to give dad the financial security he now has moving forward’.

‘This practice really cares about their clients. They take the time to get to know you and understand your case they don’t pressure you into anything and always make you feel comfortable with decisions. I would highly recommend’.

‘Chris McKinney is a very trustworthy gentleman who gives you his honest opinion is always there to guide you and explore anything that you do not understand. Kate is a lovely person who takes time also to explain things to you. Without Chris and his team I wouldn’t have got through my case’.

‘The teams across Birmingham and Northampton are outstanding for clinical negligence and serious injury claims.’

‘Chris McKinney is one of the finest serious injury lawyers in the country. Highly experienced and someone who will never stop fighting for his clients – he cannot be recommended highly enough. Anther standout person is Kate Price-Marson’.

‘Availability of partners and their experience.’

‘Daren Allen is a standout practitioner who is approachable and diligent at all times. He has wide and significant industry-related experience and is highly regarded in compliance circles in the City of London.’

‘The team has strength and depth in its leadership and significant experience in this field.’

‘Joe Mazzucca is bright, commercial and easy to deal with.’

‘A highly experienced and commercially aware team. They handle high-value, complex construction projects with expertise and attention to detail. They deliver the service in a friendly and approachable manner.’

‘Ryan Fordham as the construction contract partner has provided invaluable advice and guidance on some testing negotiations.’

‘Robust commercial and legal advice on property and related matters.’

‘Incredibly pragmatic and cost-effective expertise.’

‘Team are very proactive and solution-driven. Any time there is an issue which seems as if it may end up at a stalemate, Shoosmiths comes up with a workaround that suits all parties.’

‘Ryan Fordham I really believe is the best in his field. He stands out with his knowledge and solution-driven approach.’

‘The construction team are collaborative and interacts well with the wider Shoosmiths teams (e.g. finance, property, tax) on projects requiring multidisciplinary involvement.’

‘Ryan Fordham is a meticulous and effective construction lawyer. We thoroughly rate him.’

‘Angus Evers provides competent and good practical advice in a timely manner.’

‘Angus Evers responds to us with a commercial approach to the particular regulatory issues we have regarding environmental regulations.’

‘We like working with Angus Evers as we have always found him to come back to us promptly and to always take a commercial approach to how we should deal with environmental regulatory requirements.’

‘The environmental sector is niche but becoming increasingly important as environment becomes an increasingly relevant topic and trend in the industry.’

‘Angus Evers is cool in any situation, even when there are seemingly no obvious options. There are no other legal advisors I have come across in the sector as good as Angus.’

‘Versatile skills and distinctive style, very personable, and relaxed working relationships.’

‘Lisa Tye has brilliant client care skills and is a relationship builder; she brings a lightness in her style while carrying weight with her professional skills.’

‘They are a trusted partner of ours as we’ve worked alongside them for many years. As a result, you know what to expect from each other. This helps move transactions along without the need for constant management of people and the processes.’

‘Matt Green has an excellent grasp of the issues in cryptocurrency disputes and has an especially wide knowledge of the sector.’

‘In-depth knowledge of market structure issues impacting European and UK financial services firms and applicability of new technologies to financial services as a result.’

‘Sam Tyfield has both excellent domain knowledge as well as industry connections across technology and financial services firms as well as government and regulators.’

‘The team is at the cutting edge of service provision in this space, and constantly driving ways to provide value to clients.’

‘Matt Green leads the blockchain litigation practice. He was one of the first in this field and continues to lead this fast-developing field.’

‘The team are friendly, approachable and commercial. They make the complicated simple and work to deadlines, always delivering on time.’

‘Prakash Kerai provides a very good service. He’s a dogged negotiator with a great attention to detail. He’s our preferred external counsel for cloud based material outsourcings.’

‘Thomas Morrison has been absolutely first rate.’

‘Shoosmiths has fantastic client service and attention to detail’

‘Karen Mortenson is hugely diligent and thorough, and a real pleasure to deal with’

‘Karen Mortenson – responsive and pragmatic’

‘Kevin McCavish continues to be the stand-out star at Shoosmiths and one of the best employment lawyers in the country.’

‘Highly commercial and pragmatic and never afraid to add value to any decision making process.’

‘We use the employment team for a range of issues from checking drafting through to support and advise in more complex issues. There advise is always delivered in a timely manner, with a minimum of fuss and at a quality and price I have yet to find matched elsewhere.’

‘Kevin McCavish has supported our business across a range of issues – his advise is always to point, well-balanced and highly commercial. He articulates the best course of action and simple language with a balanced view on the risks.’

‘The team are very responsive and always give balanced, commercial advise outlining the risks but also giving advice on the level of risk and whether it is something to be concerned about.’

‘Good value for money, pragmatic and straightforward team members.’

‘Dynamic, driven, professional in their approach. Appeal to the fast moving and wide-ranging requirements of real estate deals.’

‘Well connected, experienced, commercial in decision-making and efficient. When a question is asked, there’s a prompt and accurate answer.’

‘Always on call for commercial and pragmatic advice, coupled with a ready willingness to explain the reasoning behind the advice – makes this practice especially good to deal with. Highly recommended.’

‘Simon Barnes is highly knowledgeable in competition law, and can apply his skills to novel scenarios. He’s always eager to learn about our business, which enables him to hone his advice. At the same time he is approachable and always explains his reasoning, which is helpful to me as a client as I then learn more. Highly recommended.’

‘The team is flexible and down to earth. They give no-nonsence advice. Their newsletter is very helpful.’

‘Simon Barnes is on top of his game. He has specific industry knowledge in motor vehicles.’