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MERLIN PLACE, MILTON ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB4 0DP, ENGLAND

What we say about the firm's legal practice in East Anglia

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: Cambridge: , Taylor Vinters is a second tier firm,

James Allen at Taylor Vinters combines with the considerable talents of Adam Bradley, Quentin Golder and John Short in a team that has expanded its client base regionally and into London, and draws work from the firm’s new Singapore office. Accountants, banks and large corporates call on its services.

Within EU and competition, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Litigator Edward Perrott, newly promoted partner Guy Wheeler, Patrick Farrant and Janet Turner QC at the ‘commercially sophisticatedTaylor Vinters advise easyJet, Spearmark and new client NAAFI. The firm excels in the FMCG and technology sectors.

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: Cambridge, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Taylor Vinters’ team is ‘client focused and commercially orientated’, and acts for easyJet and KPMG. It includes new team head Laurence Weeks, Edward Perrott (‘succinct, effective and professional’), and Christopher Falvey

Within Debt recovery, Taylor Vinters is a second tier firm,

Under Laurence Weeks, Taylor Vinters provides ‘a fantastic service, especially for debts outside the UK’. Clients include Bidwells and Cambridge University Students Union. Rising star Sharon Mead is ‘consistent and persistent’.

Finance

Within Banking and finance, Taylor Vinters is a second tier firm,

James Allen is one of three partners at Taylor Vinters with ‘real sector knowledge of lending arrangements’. Clients include HSBC and Co-operative Bank.

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Taylor Vinters has ‘the depth and scope to deal with more complex assignments’, and is ‘one of the top firms in Cambridge’. Adam Bradley has ‘good commercial judgement’; Laurence Weeks is ‘positive and practical’; and James Allen is also recommended. The firm advised the administrators of Mr. Shoes.

Human resources

Within Employment, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Roger James (‘patient, great at building confidence’) heads the team at Taylor Vinters, which is increasingly attracting international work, and acts for employers across the technology, education, equine, food and property sectors. Rachel Flynn is ‘calm under pressure, and easy to work with’, and Jo Edgley is ‘highly knowledgeable, and results orientated’. Oliver Pryke left to set up Cambridge Employment Law.

Within Health and safety, Taylor Vinters is a second tier firm,

Taylor Vinters is ‘concerned to understand clients’ businesses and find solutions that fit their needs’, and ‘the strong partner leadership’ of its disputes team makes it a popular choice.

Insurance

Within Personal injury: claimant, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Paul Tapner ‘runs a very efficient, practical operation’ at Taylor Vinters, which is ‘prepared to go the extra mile’ and is ‘committed to client service’, and has a large team of experienced associates. Emma Truin stands out for her empathic qualities. Recent work includes a claim concerning a vehicle used as a weapon.

Overview

Within Regional review, Taylor Vinters is a second tier firm,

Balancing private client work with commercial work is still a priority for the region’s larger law firms, and is likely to remain so even if the flow of property deals and M&A transactions gets larger. In every practice area, the value proposition of regional firms compared to London firms is being exploited to the full, with the likes of Taylor Vinters making a push into London with new offices. The firm, which now has five partners in London, has also built a presence in Singapore through a joint venture with a local firm, which is feeding work back to the Cambridge teams.

Private client

Within Agriculture and estates, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Pragmatic and expeditious’, Taylor Vinters’ seven-partner team includes well-known experts Adrian Horwood-Smart, Rupert Melville-Ross and the ‘strong, practical, commercial’ Adam Bradley. Jockey Club Estates and Darley Stud Management are clients.

Within Bloodstock, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

The team at Taylor Vinters has ‘a strong work ethic’, is ‘commercial and pragmatic’, and its ‘industry knowledge is exceptionally strong, and backed up by clear legal acumen’. Clients include Jockey Club Estates and Racing UK. Rachel Flynn is ‘extremely determined’.

Within Charities, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Taylor Vinters is, for some, ‘in a league of its own’, with a team including the ‘responsive, proactive and approachable’ Janet Turner QC and Christine Berry. Clients include international charities such as World Horse Welfare and Cancer Research UK.

Within Family, Taylor Vinters is a second tier firm,

The popular Jackie Wells and her ‘superlative and pragmatic’ five-strong team at Taylor Vinters increasingly advise London-based clients, including City professionals. Rising star Clare Brackley has experience in sensitive matters involving landed estates.

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate: Cambridge, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

A cut above most provincial firms, the ‘approachable and friendly’ team at Taylor Vinters advises many City professional partnerships. James Packer and Christopher Falvey stand out in a 13-strong team, which also includes Jocelyn Fox, who is nationally recognised for her Court of Protection work.

Public sector

Within Education, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Taylor Vinters’ team is ‘quick, informative and reliable’. Christine Berry combines with employment, property, commercial and IP partners to advise clients such as the University of Cambridge and many of its colleges.

Within Local government, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Taylor Vinters has a not-for-profit team under Janet Turner QC that brings together some 15 partners with commercial, employment, property, finance and planning expertise. Clients include Babergh District Council and East Cambridgeshire District Council.

Real estate

Within Commercial property: Cambridge, Taylor Vinters is a second tier firm,

Elizabeth Deyong, Steven Beach and Michaela Henson at Taylor Vinters are ‘easy to work with, friendly and supportive’, ‘offer clear advice, and are willing to explore every possibility and act quickly and reliably’. Winning Greene King as a client was a major coup.

Within Construction, Taylor Vinters is a second tier firm,

Associate Tim Hall at Taylor Vinters advises on contracts, collateral warranties and disputes, often for clients in the education sector.

Within Environment, Taylor Vinters is a second tier firm,

Consultants Neill Campbell and Martin Blakemore bring vast experience in contaminated land issues and environmental disputes to the commercial property practice of Taylor Vinters, which advises clients on Environment Agency prosecutions among other matters.

Within Planning, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Taylor Vinters’ Amy Richardson has ‘strong local contacts and depth of knowledge’. Her team obtained planning permission for a stables yard for Godolphin Management Company, and acted for Babergh District Council in an appeal over a housing development near Ipswich. New clients include Greene King.

Within Property litigation, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Taylor Vinters is valued for its ‘sound, discrete and effective service’, and ‘conducts litigation in a cost-effective manner’. Christopher Falvey has ‘experience and personal integrity’, and is ‘a safe pair of hands’. Greene King and the University of Cambridge are clients.

Within Social housing, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Taylor Vinters calls on 11 partners to assist RSL clients. Elizabeth Deyong plays a key role in attracting new clients such as Catalyst Housing Group and Colne Housing Society.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Biotechnology, Taylor Vinters is a second tier firm,

IP partner Patrick Farrant at Taylor Vinters continues to work with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and its sponsored research institutes, including on the establishment of the Genome Analysis Centre.

Within Intellectual property, Taylor Vinters is a first tier firm,

Taylor Vinters has ‘deep sector expertise, international reach and a proven track record’. Patrick Farrant, Matt Meyer, Tom McGuire, Guy Wheeler and David Rainford advice Animal Health Trust and easyJet, among others.

Within IT and telecoms, Taylor Vinters is a second tier firm,

Taylor Vinters comes highly recommended for its client-focused approach. Patrick Farrant, Matt Meyer, Tom McGuire, Guy Wheeler and a strong associate team advise Convergys, Apollo Media, and various US financial services firms buying technology.


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