The Legal 500

Within Corporate and commercial: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) is a second tier firm,

David Clark’s corporate team at IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) has substantial corporate banking experience, as well as niche expertise in the establishment and operation of collective investment schemes. It recently advised longstanding client Adventis Group on the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of bChannels. Funke Abimbola is recommended.

Within Crime, IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) is a first tier firm,

The ‘hardworking and efficient’ team at IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) is led by Anil Rajani, who has strong expertise in fraud and white-collar crime cases. Case highlights included R v Hay, a two-year investigation concerning large-scale importation of cannabis; and the successful defence of a complex and sensitive manslaughter case. Thomas Brownlow has retired.

Within Commercial litigation: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) is a first tier firm,

The ‘professional and thorough’ IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) handles a range of commercial cases, notably shareholder disputes and corporate fraud matters, and has expertise in the transport, healthcare and hotel sectors. The team was recently reappointed to handle all contentious work for Renault UK. Practice head Paul Kite is recommended.

Within Banking and finance Banking and finance

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery Insolvency and corporate recovery

Within Employment: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) is a first tier firm,

IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett)’s portfolio of clients includes Hertz, Clancy Group and Hasbro. Justin Govier handles contentious and non-contentious employment instructions, and has particular expertise in the construction sector.

Within Pensions Pensions

Within Personal injury: claimant, IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) is a second tier firm,

Malcolm Underhill’s team at IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) has a ‘wealth of knowledge and experience’ in complex and serious head and spinal injury cases.

Within Regional review Regional heavyweights

Within Charities, IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) is a first tier firm,

Peter Burnett’s team at IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) has recently taken on the ‘very knowledgeable’ Jo Coleman from Farrer & Co. The ‘modern and efficient’ team acts for clients such as Mercy International and the Teenage Cancer Trust, and advises on fundraising and the establishment of new charities.

Within Family: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) is a first tier firm,

Delivering ‘sensible and practical advice’, IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) now has a full ADR family practice. The ‘very empathetic and considerate’ Richard Phillips leads the department and has experience in handling mid to high-asset cases, often with international elements. Liz Fitzpatrick heads the childcare team.

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) is a first tier firm,

IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett)’s pre-eminent private client department is highly regarded in the South East for its Court of Protection work. The team is led by Jacqueline Almond, who ‘exceeds all expectations’ and ‘goes out of her way to assist clients’.

Within Commercial property: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) is a first tier firm,

IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) demonstrates an ‘unwavering commitment to its clients’ across the residential, commercial, healthcare and strategic land development sectors. The ‘outstanding’ Susan Mawson leads the team, which continues to advise BAM Properties, Allen Primary Care Premises and Fenchurch International. Former head of department David Silva passed away in April 2010.

Within Construction , IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) is a third tier firm,

Paul Brampton’s department at IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) has a strong emphasis on construction work in the healthcare sector, and recently won new client Allen Primary Healthcare.

Within Property litigation, IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) is a second tier firm,

IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) provides ‘quality legal support’ to its clients, which include Aviva, Xerox and Frontier Estates. Andrew Olins leads the team and is recommended alongside Jon Mowbray.

Within IT and telecoms IT and telecoms