What we say about the firm's legal practice in London
Corporate and commercial
Within Partnership, Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP is a first tier firm,
Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP’s professional services practice delivers advice in a manner ‘that is engaging and responsive and that puts other firms to shame’. The ‘practical and client-focused’ Richard Turnor leads a team that is ‘at the cutting edge’ of partnership issues affecting the professional services industry and other sectors such as financial services. Litigation partners Jenny McKeown and Helena Berman both joined from HR consultancy Mercer in 2010.
Private client
Within Charities and not-for-profit , tier 5
Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP has a diverse client list including a significant portfolio of clients incorporated by Royal Charter, and high-net-worth individuals, whom the team advise on cross-border charitable giving. The ‘experienced’ Ceris Gardner heads the team, and Robert Bulling is noted for his expertise in dealing with bodies governed by Royal Charter. The team provides ‘wise, useful, pragmatic and articulate’ advice.
Within Contentious trusts and probate, tier 4
Niche practice Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP recruited Jenny McKeown and Helena Berman from
Mercers to boost its contentious practice. The firm continues to advise the three oldest children of Lord Palumbo in their claim for his removal as trustee.
Within Heritage property, Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP is a second tier firm,
The highly experienced Ceris Gardner heads the heritage property practice at Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP, which is part of the firm’s comprehensive private client offering. The team advises charities, private individuals and galleries on loans, tax and related matters, and has also been lobbying for a revival of gift aid for heritage property.
Within Overview,
The legal market is in an interesting state of flux, with a trend for breakaway boutiques. Harcus Sinclair set the ball rolling back in 2002, followed by Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP, which split from Allen & Overy LLP in 2009. In 2010, four private client partners left Lawrence Graham LLP to establish Berkeley Law; and a trio of partners from Payne Hicks Beach left to establish New Quadrant Partners LLP.
Within Personal tax, trusts and probate, Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP is a second tier firm,
Boutique firm Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP is a quality outfit that continues to grow, taking on three new solicitors in 2010. The team handles sophisticated trust and tax planning for international and domestic clients, and includes luminaries Clare Maurice, Arabella Saker, Richard Turnor, Jennifer Chambers, and Emma-Jane Weider, and rising star Tessa Hulton.