What we say about the firm's legal practice in East Anglia
Corporate and commercial
Within Corporate and commercial: Norwich, Steeles Law LLP is a third tier firm,
‘Appropriateness of advice is never in doubt’ at Steeles Law LLP. Nigel Lubbock (‘highly experienced and respected, robust, cultured; he has the energy and drive of ten top lawyers’) recently handled a £50m capital restructuring for an international company. Richard Bailey (who ‘seems to know everything’) and James Tarling also feature in the team.
Dispute resolution
Within Commercial litigation: Norwich, Steeles Law LLP is a second tier firm,
Steeles Law LLP has ‘the best response times, business acumen, industry knowledge and strength in depth in Norfolk’. Associate and head of disputes Katy Levy joined from Eversheds LLP, and has ‘fine professional judgement and sound common sense’. Marcus Chapman’s experience is also vital to the team, which acts for Cosworth Ltd and the London Borough of Lambeth.
Within Debt recovery, Steeles Law LLP is a second tier firm,
Steeles Law LLP’s Denise Cushine advises commercial and public sector clients. The firm receives around 400 service charge claims annually from Newham Homes.
Finance
Within Banking and finance, Steeles Law LLP is a second tier firm,
Steeles Law LLP delivers ‘quality service and commercial solutions’. Working for an international client base, Richard Bailey (‘personable and understanding’), James Tarling and Nigel Lubbock saw deals totalling £25m.
Within Insolvency and corporate recovery, Steeles Law LLP is a third tier firm,
Recent work for Richard Bailey’s team at Steeles Law LLP includes advising a creditor in the insolvency of Portsmouth City FC, and assisting in the negotiation of an international communications company’s statutory demerger.
Human resources
Within Employment, Steeles Law LLP is a second tier firm,
‘Far better than some larger firms: upfront, and no frills’, the team at Steeles Law LLP includes Oliver Brabbins, who is ‘shrewd, clever, on time and on budget’ and is particularly experienced in TUPE matters. Lorna Townsend’s advice is ‘invaluable’, and Sally Andrews is ‘extremely knowledgeable’. Clients include Premier Foods and Cosworth.
Insurance
Within Personal injury: claimant, tier 5
Noted for his straightforward approach, Steeles Law LLP’s APIL-accredited Christopher Moore recently dealt with mesothelioma claims and a multi-jurisdictional claim following a fatal cycling accident.
Overview
Private client
Within Agriculture and estates, Steeles Law LLP is a third tier firm,
Steeles Law LLP’s Nigel Lubbock and Karen Bacon handled farming partnership dissolutions and land purchases among deals totalling over £15m.
Within Family, tier 5
Steeles Law LLP’s Amanda Owens is ‘very sensitive, and an outstanding example of professional practice’. Pre-nuptial agreements, divorce and financial matters are key strengths.
Within Personal tax, trusts and probate: Norwich, Steeles Law LLP is a second tier firm,
Steeles Law LLP’s ‘carries out work efficiently and in a professional, friendly manner’. Karen Bacon is ‘competent, polite and considerate’; and Emma Trick is ‘particularly suited to working with elderly clients, taking great care to be sympathetic’.
Public sector
Within Local government, Steeles Law LLP is a second tier firm,
At Steeles Law LLP, clients of well-regarded planning and environment specialist David Merson include a London borough.
Real estate
Within Commercial property: Norwich, Steeles Law LLP is a third tier firm,
Steeles Law LLP’s team is ‘excellent, and very responsive, with practical knowledge of the law’. Michael Fahy recently acted on the £26m development of a sixth form college. Mark Rymarz is now at Nicholsons Solicitors LLP.
Within Environment, Steeles Law LLP is a third tier firm,
Steeles Law LLP’s David Merson is ‘prompt and experienced’.
Within Planning, Steeles Law LLP is a third tier firm,
The ‘prompt, experienced’ David Merson at Steeles Law LLP is experienced in promoting compulsory purchase orders. The firm is on Sussex County Council’s consortium for planning law.
Within Property litigation, Steeles Law LLP is a third tier firm,
‘Competent, helpful and willing to explain complex legal matters’, Steeles Law LLP handles squatters actions, eviction of trespassers, and licence alterations for leaseholders. Jean Parkinson took over from Nick Porter, who is now at Buckles Solicitors LLP.
TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Within Intellectual property, Steeles Law LLP is a third tier firm,
James Tarling at Steeles Law LLP is ‘very intelligent, with a great understanding of technology’, and has a diverse client base including motorsport company Cosworth.
Within Sport, Steeles Law LLP is a first tier firm,
Steeles Law LLP is ‘quietly efficient and reassuring’. James Tarling advises Cosworth on supply agreements with motor racing teams, and Formula 1 senior management on contracts.