The Legal 500

Within Corporate and commercial: Elsewhere in the West Midlands, Wright Hassall LLP is a second tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP has a number of ‘very astute lawyers’, notably Peter Beddoes and Mark Lewis, who is ‘focused on achieving the best solutions’. It has niche specialisms in cost reduction arrangements and FSA regulatory work, and also has a dedicated commercial team, with lead partner Lindsay Ellis recommended. Major clients include Capgemini and TUI Travel.

Within Licensing, Wright Hassall LLP is a second tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP’s Andrew Potts advised on a new licence for Coventry Rugby Club, while Ian Besant successfully represented clients in defending review applications brought by the police and the public. Other clients include Jimmy Spices, the restaurant chain, and hospitality barge The Bosworth Lady.

Within Commercial litigation: Elsewhere in the West Midlands, Wright Hassall LLP is a first tier firm,

The ‘very client-focused’ Sarah Perry heads a five-partner practice at Wright Hassall LLP, which acts for names such as Tumble Tots (UK), British Showjumping and Futures Housing Group. The team’s current workload includes three cases in the Court of Appeal, and ongoing international arbitrations in Hong Kong and Geneva.

Within Debt recovery , Wright Hassall LLP is a first tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP has launched a portfolio management and collection team, with Gill Payne a key contact. It has a significant number of secured lending and vehicle finance clients, and advises on the full range of debt recovery options from volume collections to complex litigation.

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery , tier 5

Wright Hassall LLP acts for clients such as MB Insolvency and Tenon Recovery. The ‘very thorough and consistent’ Andrew Harris is recommended.

Within Employment, tier 5

Wright Hassall LLP is best known for its contentious employment work, and recently defended a number of clients facing unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. Ian Besant and Suki Harrar are recommended.

Within Clinical negligence: claimant, Wright Hassall LLP is a third tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP’s Jeanette Whyman covers all manner of clinical negligence work, but is noted in particular for neurological and obstetric cases.

Within Professional negligence, Wright Hassall LLP is a third tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP’s Richard Lane and Sarah Perry are highly recommended. The group’s track record includes advising on several hundred cases for two major lending institutions.

Within Agriculture and estates, Wright Hassall LLP is a first tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP’s team ‘gives very pragmatic advice’, and acts for clients such as Warwickshire Rural Hub and Meadow Quality. Paul Rice is a ‘market leader in the region’, and has ‘in-depth knowledge and the tenacity to see the deal through despite complications that might derail lesser solicitors’.

Within Charities, Wright Hassall LLP is a third tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP’s team’s ‘attention to detail is always excellent and the advice always correct’. The group acts for Castel Froma and Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. Clients have ‘full confidence’ in Mark Lewis’ advice.

Within Family: Elsewhere in the West Midlands, Wright Hassall LLP is a third tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP’s Peter Lowe and Justin Creed provide impressive client care, and are noted for dealing with ancillary finance issues and children matters.

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate, Wright Hassall LLP is a third tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP’s team focuses on tax and estate planning for business owners, farmers and rural landowners. Charles McKenzie leads the team.

Within Commercial property: Elsewhere in the West Midlands, Wright Hassall LLP is a first tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP has a number of ‘sensible and commercial lawyers’, among them practice head Nick Abell and ‘good all-rounder’ David Slade. It acts for BMW and JCDecaux (UK), and was formally appointed to the legal panel of Orbit Homes, as well as remaining on the panel for Myers La Roche. Recent work includes advising Butchers Pet Care on the £38m acquisition of a new headquarters and manufacturing facility.

Within Construction, tier 4

Philip Harris heads the department at Wright Hassall LLP, and has particular strength in arbitration. Kingerlee Construction and Ashe Construction are major clients.

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Within Social housing, Wright Hassall LLP is a second tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP acted for Marches Housing Association in the purchase of a development site, and also for Orbit Group and Catalyst Housing in the syndication of mortgage rescue schemes documentation. Carol Matthews and the ‘proactive’ Nick Abell are recommended.

Within Intellectual property Intellectual property

Within IT and telecoms, Wright Hassall LLP is a third tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP handles a significant amount of work for Capgemini UK, and counts Board MIT, ITC Infotech and Q Associates as clients. Lindsay Ellis heads the team.

Within Sport, Wright Hassall LLP is a second tier firm,

Wright Hassall LLP’s service is ‘first class; the advice is always practical and protects the legal interests of clients’. The firm acts for individuals and governing bodies such as the British Show Jumping Association. Richard Lane and Stuart Cutting are the key contacts, and Mark Lewis ‘responds promptly to any contact’.

Within Transport , Wright Hassall LLP is a third tier firm,

Lindsay Ellis’ team at Wright Hassall LLP largely focuses on advising on distribution and supply chain agreements. Clients include Tradeteam and Maxi Haulage.