Wedlake Bell LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Industry knowledge is second to none.’

‘Exceptional understanding of the industry I work in.’

‘The team are incredibly knowledgable with regard to our industry and provide really thorough advice when needed. Their pleadings and general drafting is of the highest standard.’

‘Nigel Taylor makes a partner-led offering work well and is supported by excellent associates and related disciplines available to assist. Nigel has a unique experience and insight in to our sector and extensive transaction experience with us. He is able to take a pro-active stance throughout with his knowledge of our appetite for risk etc.’

‘Friendly, efficient, collaborative, pragmatic and solutions based approach to transactions which works well for us as we build our brand as a major acquirer in our sector.’

‘Real industry experience and knowledge at partner level and thorough understanding of issues and our position from associates.’

‘Personalised service that makes a difference and old fashioned partner-led communication. As a CEO, it’s the perfect level of support.’

‘My partner is exceptional is offering options and alternative solutions, but also pragmatic depending on the matter.’

‘Wedlake Bell team was great at solving complex problems and distilling them to simplified achievable solutions. Their approach is very professional and strongly focused on what is best for the client.’

‘Stephen Callender is one of, if not the best solicitor I know. His calm and composed manner always helps find the best solution to any complex problem. He has my interest at heart every single time and always focuses on doing the right thing.’

‘Following its recruitments, Wedlake Bell has one of the top art and cultural property practices in London. They are excellent from top to bottom, have a genuine understanding of the market and seem to know everyone who matters in the art and cultural sector’.

‘Tim Maxwell has an excellent strategic mind, and is unfazed by whatever is thrown up in the course of colourful litigation. Rudy Capildeo has a way with clients, and opponents, which enables dispute solutions to be magicked out of thin air. His knowledge of the art market is unparalleled’.

‘Petra Warrington is a reassuring and calming presence in even the most eventful disputes. She is clearly a partner of the future, and a pleasure to work with. Tamara Bell is impressive beyond her relatively junior years, and one to watch for the future.’

‘In short, the team provide a comprehensive tax advisory service in the context of private clients. There is strength in depth and ready access to senior lawyers/partners’.

‘Matt Braithwaite is technically sound and highly responsive’.

‘Antoaneta Proctor has a lot of experience with international clients’.

‘Victoria Mahon De Palacios and the team were very precise in their explanation and very prompt in acting upon our request. Even though the service was offered on pro bono basis at the generosity of the firm, we felt like VIP clients all the way through’.

‘The private client team has depth and breadth to handle comprehensively the needs of individuals, families and their businesses’.

‘Kate Johnson is extraordinary. Her insight brings order to chaos, promptly recognising the practical impact of complex rules. She inspires confidence’.

‘Camilla Wallace is impressive. She communicates marvellously, with humour and compassion, grounded in abundant practical experience and technical acumen‘.

‘Camilla Wallace and Math Braithwaite – they are combined a real force of nature, they are a great team. Matthew is very thoughtful and very clever’.

‘Wedlake Bell provides a very thoughtful, pragmatic and down to earth service. A sensible and collaborative style is shown for clients and third parties which tends to make the process more efficient and enjoyable.’

‘A strong level of knowledge and experience.’

‘Suzanne Gill is excellent to work with. Very proactive and thorough – we know we’re in safe hands.’

‘Nick Stone’s work ethic is second to none, and he has instilled this in his team. He is very quick to respond. Nick is pragmatic, commercial, calm and works hard to ensure a swift and successful conclusion for my client’.

‘Jonathan Achampong did very well on a complicated residential acquisition for some overseas clients. He was brilliant’.

‘Exceptional care and attention to detail. Tom Alfree-very commercial and sensible lawyer. Top guy’.

‘A very highly skilled team with leading market knowledge and expertise. The strength in depth of their team is unparalleled in the industry.’

‘Nick Stone, Tom Allfree, Anna Lewis, Jonathan Achampong and Charley Lowe – All fantastic individually’.

‘Their efficiency and accuracy make them an absolute pleasure to deal with. Tom Allfree is an exceptionally good lawyer, he is an absolute pleasure to deal with, always makes time for a call and strikes the balance perfectly between pragmatism and caution with challenging transactions’.

‘Large range of services offered. Charley Lowe – professional, experienced and knowledgeable in her field. Always happy to assist’.

‘The attentiveness to details, the constant communication and the warmth and friendliness at the end of the phone – Jonathan Achampong’.

‘Michael Ridsdale takes pride in ensuring he knows his client and acts in their best interest. He is approachable, works in strict confidence, is professional, and totally trustworthy.’

‘As national chairman of the VAT Practitioners Group, Michael Ridsdale he is a well-known, well-liked, and well-respected industry figure. He has fantastic technical expertise coupled with impressive attention to detail. He inspires confidence in those working with him.’

‘Wedlake Bell are leaders in their field and provide their client with a personal and empathetic service.’

‘Caroline Miller is excellent and thoroughly knowledgeable. Her client care skills and technical knowledge are stand out.’

‘Caroline Miller has rightfully been promoted to head the contentious team, which has an interesting mix of old-money and new-money matters and good connections with the Channel Islands. Katie Turney is a superstar of the future. A calm and self-assured presence.’

‘The team is very good. They are up there in the market’.

‘Andrew O’Keefe is an excellent litigator with a very good private client knowledge also, which makes him an excellent trusts and estate litigator. Andrew is technically very strong and leads his team from the front. Pragmatic and good to work on a matter with.’

‘Very professional yet personal in their dealings. Speak their minds in a nice way. Charmaine Hast has lots of experience, and Natasha Kurth is extremely able and efficient.’

‘Great legal knowledge and dedication to client’s needs and outcomes. Charmaine Hast is a leader in her field and a great tactician, and Natasha Kurt is also excellent and clients love her.’

‘The team is adept at both complex financial remedies work and children’s disputes, including cutting-edge cross-border work. It can also draw on the expertise of colleagues from other areas of the firm such as private client snd property, making it well-placed to provide a full service to its clients.’

‘Matthew Brunsdon-Tully is clever, creative, empathetic and has a big brain for both numbers and black letter law. I have no hesitation in recommending him and as a young partner and head of department; he is very much paving the way for the next generation of lawyers.’

‘Really good family law specialist firm that are definitely on a real upward trajectory.’

‘Charmaine Hast remains highly regarded, even after passing the reigns over to Matthew Brunsdon-Tully. The team have been further strengthened by the hires of Jennifer Ball and Sarah Infante.’

‘Matthew Brunsdon-Tully is an outstandingly bright, hard working and energetic solicitor. He has excellent forensic judgement combined with a sensitivity towards the human emotions engaged in family cases.’

‘Matthew Brunsdon-Tully is an excellent lawyer, interested in new ideas and with great intellectual vigour. He has a good understanding of human nature and maintains positive relationships with clients and with his opponents.’

‘Strong real estate offering.’

‘Claire Nelson is easy to deal with and accessible. She is pragmatic and will come up with solutions to get the deal done.’

‘Consistently offer excellent, clear, commercial advice with strength and depth in the team.’

‘Adam Colenso is personable and understands the issues.’

‘Adam Colenso is an exceptional property litigator. He is immensely knowledgeable about the law; he is a pleasure to work with; and he runs cases with great proficiency and intelligence.’

‘An experienced team with a good base of knowledge across the whole range of property litigation from residential to commercial disputes.’

‘Jonathan Hibberts gets stuck into the detail and provides an extremely effective service, balancing the legal position perfectly against the clients’ commercial objectives. He is particularly effective in disputes over developments and complex land agreements.’

‘Adam Colenso and Rachel Fitzgerald provide top-quality advice and representation in the most complex property disputes. They are approachable, easy to deal with and go the extra mile for their clients. They are a pleasure to work with – always on the look out for the best solution for clients in both disputes and mediations.’

‘Responsive and good collaboration with clients, fitting well into team working.’

‘Richard Saunders and the team are great technically and are able to explain complex issues in terms that can be understood.’

‘Empathy and care, quality of advice given and of the support offered. Fast turnaround. Personable team.’

‘An excellent team, which is technically sound. They provide accurate advice.’

‘Suzanne Gill is client friendly, commercial and sensible.’

‘Wedlake Bell LLP holds the perfect balance of size and service in commercial property, blending responsiveness with legal expertise, due diligence, negotiation skills and attention to detail.’

‘David Johnston’s service and manner are exemplary. He remains courteous throughout but steely and determined at pivotal moments. He has premiership knowledge in real estate and knows when to reinforce other matters with specialist expertise from WB’s excellent team.’

‘Personal service, access to senior partner when necessary, quality advice on contracts and events requiring legal advice. Staff are all well-trained and go out of their way to assist in seeking specialist advice from others as required. A great team providing exceptional service.’

‘Sarah Elliott responds to queries quickly, providing quality technical advice and if it is a non-construction issue she will take responsibility to find the answer from other departments in her organisation. Although her team has changed over the years, the service we receive is excellent and seamless. Sarah and her team are very professional, always giving sound advice.’

‘A professional and trusted firm with all the resources I need. They have advised me most recently on staffing matters, furlough, GDPR, etc. I see them almost as an internal department of the company! I would not hesitate to recommend them.’

‘Adam Grant is professional, reactive, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The whole interaction was human but simple and so easy to navigate. From the setting of meetings to the flexibility of when we spoke, responsiveness to my concerns and an app to pay for services, etc. Truly excellent.’

‘It was the personal service I received that really impressed me. I dealt with Jemma Pugh who was really keen to understand my issue and get to the heart of the matter in a really meaningful way.’

‘Approachable, vastly knowledgeable and experienced in terms of their overall capabilities in the pensions space. The practice is outward-looking, diverse and places considerable emphasis on cross-collaboration with other external businesses. The team at Wedlake Bell LLP are without doubt my go-to set of advisors.’

‘The people in the pensions team at Wedlake Bell are second-to-none and are a delight to work with.’

‘Justin McGilloway is unquestionably a leading figure in the non-contentious pensions space. He is an extremely polished and personable practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in pensions. From a leadership and teaming perspective, Justin also clearly understands how to get the very best from his people, having fostered a strong team culture at Wedlake Bell.’

‘A big city firm experience and, in terms of collaboration, they are very open to this on pensions and incentive work.’

‘Justin McGilloway is very focused, approachable and excels in pensions and incentive work. His team always deliver at a high level and with great consistency. Justin is our go-to for complicated pension work and where we have difficult incentive project work.’

‘Strong advisory practice led by Justin McGilloway. User-friendly, with genuine expertise.’

‘Justin McGilloway is excellent. Great attention-to-detail but also highly commercial. They provide strong and robust advice when required.’

‘Natalie Pilagos is the standout.’

‘Natalie Pilagos is first-class. Great insight, knowledge, tactics – Natalie has the whole package.’

‘Active listeners who truly understand the Client’s needs. Fair billing system. Collaboration with different departments within the practice is efficient.’

‘Extremely responsive! Pleasant to engage with even on difficult contentious matters. They are professional and resourceful, understand the greater picture and work with the client in a creative manner.’

‘A strong IP team headed up by Michael Gardner ensures a very focussed, client driven advice.’

‘Mike Gardner is outstanding in how he works out a client’s business needs and weaves the whole legal strategy and tactics around that.’

‘They are quick to respond to enquiries and are always available.’

‘Emilia Petrossian has a fire in her belly and makes sure no stone is left unturned.’