Chambers of Henry Harrod
LINCOLN'S INN, LONDON, WC2A 3XT, ENGLAND
- Tel:
- Work 020 7242 6201
- Fax:
- Fax 020 7831 8102
- DX:
- 304 LONDON CHANCERY LANE WC2
- Web:
- www.5sblaw.com
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What we say about the set's legal practice in London Bar
Charities
Within Charities, 5 Stone Buildings (Chambers of Henry Harrod) is a third tier firm,
5 Stone Buildings is ‘one of the best in its field’, and includes Mark Herbert QC, who has a ‘first-class mind, and is clear and concise in his advice, which is of a practical bent’. Shân Warnock-Smith QC has both an advisory and litigation practice, and is ‘highly adept at finding practical and commercial solutions’.
Company and partnership
Within Company and partnership Partnership – Leading Juniors
Costs
Within Costs Costs – Leading Juniors
Pensions
Within Pensions, 5 Stone Buildings (Chambers of Henry Harrod) is a third tier firm,
At the ‘highly responsive and professional’ 5 Stone Buildings, Andrew Simmonds QC is ‘an excellent advocate who is very strong at articulating points clearly in court’, and Christopher Tidmarsh QC is recommended for his ‘extremely hardworking approach and ability to explain technical issues in layman’s terms’. Henry Legge is also highly regarded, for both contentious and advisory work.
Private client: personal tax
Within Private client: personal tax, 5 Stone Buildings (Chambers of Henry Harrod) is a third tier firm,
At 5 Stone Buildings, ‘everyone from the QCs down to the clerks is on hand to provide an excellent service’, including Christopher Whitehouse and Leon Sartin, who is ‘quietly effective, reliable and always available’.
Private client: trusts and probate
Within Private client: trusts and probate, 5 Stone Buildings (Chambers of Henry Harrod) is a second tier firm,
5 Stone Buildings ‘remains at the forefront of private client issues’, and is recommended for its experience in international and domestic trusts and succession disputes. At senior level, Mark Herbert QC has a ‘first-class mind’ and has ‘invaluable experience’, and the ‘technically excellent’ Shân Warnock-Smith QC is ‘one of the best at the chancery bar’ and is a ‘super advocate’. Despite recently taking silk, Penelope Reed QC ‘remains accessible and one of the best’. The ‘very astute’ Henry Legge is particularly knowledgeable on tax and offshore trusts, and Barbara Rich is ‘very erudite’. Tracey Angus, Christopher Whitehouse and Leon Sartin are also recommended.
Property litigation (including agriculture and housing)
Within Property litigation (including agriculture and housing),
Also recommended are: Vivian Chapman QC at 9 Stone Buildings, who has ‘vast expertise in village green issues’; and David Halpern QC of Four New Square. Of the juniors, Ranjit Bhose’s knowledge of landlord and tenant matters is ‘up there with the very best’ at 2-3 Gray’s Inn Square; and Paul Letman of 3 Hare Court is ‘very well versed in enfranchisement legislation’. The ‘very bright’ Patrick Rolfe at 5 Stone Buildings is also recommended. Recent moves include the 'exceptional’ Jeremy Cousins QC (formerly of Selborne Chambers) joining 11 Stone Buildings. At Field Court Chambers, Miles Croally and Adrian Davis are highly regarded.
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