Commercial litigation: mid-market in London

‘A really excellent litigation team that knows its stuff, and has a great understanding of what clients want and how to get it for them (if it can be done). No weak links at all.‘

‘Hard-working, prompt deliveries, able to reach out to other parts of the firm for expertise, and pleasant to work with – supportive during tough times in dispute resolution.‘

‘Excellent expertise and experience in this area.‘

‘While Kate Allass is a very good lawyer, her handling of clients is second to none.‘

‘Adrian Parkhouse heads the department with tremendous experience, skill and charm – justly renowned.‘

‘John Wilkinson is a very experienced litigator and Jolyon Connell stands out as a determined, thoughtful and quick young partner with a knack for complexity and numbers.‘

‘Associate Victoria Atkins has superb mastery of cases involving multiple jurisdictions.‘

‘Associate Oliver Blundell is a hard-working junior with good judgement.‘

‘This practice has a unique model that allows their highly-trained staff to work flexibly, unimpeded by geography. They rely on very sophisticated IT systems that work very effectively and they look after their staff particularly carefully, offering unique support that frees up the lawyers to give their full concentration to clients.‘

‘Keystone provides a knowledgeable and experienced service at more affordable rates for those who don’t need a cast of thousands.‘

‘Keystone Law is a flexible and client-oriented firm.‘

‘Matthew Reach is an exceptionally talented commercial litigator, focusing on high-value commercial and company disputes. Matthew is the go-to for certain litigation funders.‘

‘Robert Lawrie, who I found easy to discuss our case with, managed my expectations extremely well to ensure that I not only won the case but that I came out with a good settlement without over-claiming, which could have caused contentious issues with the court.‘

‘Matthew Hennessy-Gibbs is very efficient and a safe pair of hands in a crisis – straight-talking and tenacious when seeking to achieve his clients’ aims.‘

‘Elaine Chan is a highly skilled, efficient and personable lawyer.‘

‘Osborne Clarke have unusually strong international capabilities for a mid-market firm, combined with being affordable.‘

‘Good strength in depth and a very diversified team.‘

‘The team is very responsive, provides good analysis, value for money and pragmatic advice.‘

‘The team is very strong in all aspects of contentious work.‘

‘They are able to combine solid experience with the best from the English approach to legal work and flexible fee arrangements, which is so important for many clients nowadays.‘

‘Tom Ellis is a very commercial and astute partner, who understands his clients well and looks to provide advice while understanding the client’s risk appetite.‘

‘Andrew Bartlett is quick to grasp the issues and he has a really good understanding beyond the legal advice, particularly when dealing with third party funders and insurers – a good team player with good organisational skills for multiple strands of litigation.‘

‘Andrew Bartlett is a leading litigator with a strong legal understanding and tactical grip.‘

‘SPB offers big firm coverage in talent and quality of service with the intimacy of a boutique, and they are attentive and capable of acting with a high degree of autonomy.‘

‘This is a great, cohesive team of hands-on players, who are highly committed to the client’s cause.‘

‘Really excellent experience across the whole gamut of commercial litigation.‘

‘A very professional, well-organised and run commercial dispute resolution practice.‘

‘Stephen Sampson is earnest, hard-working. thorough and conscientious, but with a tough streak when required. He has trained up some truly exceptional lawyers, who have gone on to be market leaders.‘

‘Stephen Sampson leads the team authoritatively, but with a very supportive and reassuring manner towards both clients and team members.‘

‘Chris Webber is very smart, strategic and not intimidated by opponents. He’s thoughtful, proactive and productive in finding solutions to complex challenges.‘

‘Associate Katherine Wakeham is smart and determined, and can navigate complex information to communicate a viable strategic position.‘

‘The team combines experience gained in various sectors, which gives the team more perspectives than might otherwise be the case.‘

‘Brings a strong commercial focus to disputes.‘

‘Andrew Ward is tactically astute and sensible.‘

‘Rebecca Williams has excellent judgement, and she gives her clients full and frank advice about the merits and what they need to do to achieve the best outcome. She understands how various processes work, and she works tirelessly to get the best result possible.‘

‘Charles Buss is creative and determined.‘

‘Andrew Hutcheon is thoughtful and an excellent lawyer.‘

‘The Withers team has a strong presence in the market with great international capabilities.‘

‘Excellent, quality lawyers who are very approachable. Really good interaction between partners and associates (and good partner/associate ratio on the teams).‘

‘Sophisticated litigators who protect their clients on costs, and appreciate and take steps to mitigate or eliminate the unpredictabilities of litigation.‘

‘Very adept at finding solutions to seemingly intractable disputes, Peter Wood is a seasoned litigator with bags of experience, and someone who gets straight to the point; and Andrew Wass is extremely incisive and tactically very astute.’

‘Roberto Moruzzi is very calm and commercial, but he leaves no stone unturned in pursuing the best case for his client, and is very much hands on. He has spent weekends elbow deep in disclosure to unearth evidence.‘

‘Tatiana Menshenina is a highly experienced commercial litigator. She is both a solicitor and a Russian advocate, and is often instructed by Russian and Ukrainian clients in complex cross-border disputes. She manages large teams and demanding clients with great skill. I have never seen her lose her cool, even in the most challenging situations.‘

‘Stephen Ross is the lawyer you want on a difficult case, because his tactical awareness is superb, and his judgement excellent.‘

‘Eleni Polycarpou is multilingual and well connected in the Mediterranean. Lesley Timms is very bright and competent, and a fluent Italian speaker who often acts for Italian clients in litigation in the UK and internationally.‘

‘A small, very effective practice with very bright, proactive staff – excellent value for money.‘

‘The best legal investment I’ve ever made in 45 years of legal costs – I would recommend these guys as they are ultra-bright, pragmatic and hard-working. I sent an email at 11 pm on a Sunday, and to my amazement, I received a detailed reply in 45 minutes. Unbelievable!‘

‘Their no-win no-fee approach is a strong indicator of the strength of your case/defence, so the alignment of interests is extremely reassuring.‘

‘They are flexible on commercial approaches and very good to partner with.‘

‘Straight advice with the pros and cons given, with a youthful and progressive attitude. CANDEY gets to the core of the problem quickly.‘

‘The personal attention of the principal of the company, Ashkhan Candey, provides an edge over other larger companies that I have employed.‘

‘Ashkhan Candey has his finger on the pulse  – great approach and cuts to the chase, telling you how it is.‘

‘Yuri Botiuk and James Collins were always available, very creative and offered sound advice. The best recommendation we can possibly provide.‘

‘Top-class dispute resolution practice with all the necessary skills and experience.‘

‘Capable of handling complex, high-value or sensitive commercial litigation with great efficiency and tactical skill.‘

‘A diverse and inclusive team that is client service-oriented, and has great availability and a strong track record of delivering success.‘

‘Excellent, commercially-minded lawyers.‘

‘They go the extra mile and are always available on short notice for any questions we have.‘

‘Edward Craig is very client focused – a  tremendous lawyer with really excellent judgement.‘

‘Caroline Greenwell, a new partner in 2021, is one of the most impressive solicitors around for her grasp of detail, commercial sense, and intuitive approach – brilliant at managing a team and in instilling confidence in clients. One of the very best.‘

‘Senior associate Max Davis is a tenacious litigator.‘

‘Superb mid-to-high-market offering with very experienced partners and highly able associates, who are in teams that are structured to provide real value for money when compared to mainstream commercial firms.‘

‘An excellent UK litigation outfit, with much know-how of domestic litigation and asset recovery matters.‘

‘They carefully consider all options and advise on the correct path at all stages of litigation.‘

‘The litigation and dispute resolution team led by James Sidwell is exceptionally strategic and effective.‘

‘James Sidwell and legal director Verity Barker are standout practitioners. They bring great professionalism and dedication to their work, and they are extremely personable and easy to foster a good relationship with.‘

‘Andrew Smith is hugely experienced, has great judgement, and is an excellent team manager with real client focus.‘

‘Catherine Naylor achieves great results for her clients, and has excellent commercial and tactical awareness.‘

‘Principal associate Tom Cox is energetic, extremely hard-working, reliable and insightful.‘

‘K&L Gates is good value for the money – extremely broad and deep range of knowledge and experience from the key partners, fabulous K&L Gates network (both from a knowledge and geographical standpoint), and exceptionally responsive. They turned their deliverables around quickly.‘

‘Clever individuals and great strategists.‘

‘Very knowledgeable – worked through a difficult process with a difficult defendant, and the outcome was excellent.‘

‘Communicated well, put in the hours required and understood us and our adversaries.‘

‘The K&L Gates team kept us sane and rational throughout the long process and helped us negotiate the best possible outcome. We were pleased with the end result.‘

‘We genuinely liked the K&L Gates team – all of them! This was good, since we spent a lot of time together.‘

‘John Magnin is the voice of reason – he thought of legal angles the average high-level partner wouldn’t have.‘

‘John Magnin is an excellent disputes lawyer – very experienced, a great tactician and just the man to turn to with a problem.‘

‘Fantastic cross-over experience between commercial, civil fraud and criminal/regulatory work gives the firm a real depth of expertise in big-ticket work, which increasingly requires specialisms across commercial/regulatory and criminal boundaries.‘

‘Excellent partners who are tactically astute.‘

‘Real breadth and depth of experience in civil fraud with many of them being recognised for doing this work. They are also growing the team, further increasing the high-level quality of their work.‘

‘Richard Foss has put together an excellent team of lawyers. He is a top-quality litigator, and that skill feeds through to the rest of his team.‘

‘Ryan Mowat is without doubt one of the finest commercial litigators in the country – legally knowledgeable, strategically brilliant, exceptional at handling clients and has an ability to lead a large team (including leading QCs) and drive cases to successful conclusions.‘

‘Fiona Simpson is tactically astute, excellent at handling clients and gets the job done.‘

‘William Christopher and Sue Thackeray stand out.‘

‘Mary Young has an excellent eye for detail – never gives up at trying to find a solution. A highly technical lawyer with an excellent understanding of cross-border issues.‘

‘Very professional, with strength in depth.‘

‘During the Covid pandemic, they clearly invested in technology to enable partners and staff to work from home seamlessly. No delays in communication which means a lot to clients working with them – high ethical standards and a culture of good manners.‘

‘Mark Lim leads a team of dedicated and intelligent lawyers, who are focused on delivering excellent results for the clients, at economic rates, and often against much more heavily resourced teams at Magic Circle firms – Lewis Silkin is really a cut above.‘

‘Mark Lim leads the department with flair and determination. He is tactically astute and highly approachable – clients love him.‘

‘Andrew Wanambwa is very determined on behalf of clients. Andrew knows exactly how to build up a strong case, and has a particular skill in not leaving any loopholes for the opponents to take advantage of – and he is tough but realistic about hammering out the best possible out-of-court resolution for clients.‘

‘Clive Greenwood is a brilliant partner who is at the top of his game. He is straightforward and has amazing commercial acumen.‘

‘Managing associate Fraser McKeating is superb – one to watch and he will be a partner in no time.‘

‘Managing associate Nigel Enticknap’s efforts to keep the matter tasks in flow and deep study of details are invaluable.‘

‘Memery Crystal has the capacity and know-how to deal with multidisciplinary resolutions, yet their compassionate and thorough approach seems more boutique.‘

‘Memery Crystal is a very flexible and unique law firm. They provide a 100% commitment to the client and do whatever is needed to show the full picture to clients.‘

‘They work almost non-stop to find solutions and ways to win cases for their clients, and they stand firm behind their clients and do whatever is needed to make them happy. I am very happy with Memery Crystal.‘

‘The team showed real commercial awareness and willingness to reach settlement.‘

‘Enormous litigation experience and nous – good value.‘

‘Mark Whelan delivers a very personal service and is available 24/7.‘

‘Harvey Rands has decades of experience and is a very shrewd litigator.’

‘Jenni Jenkins takes on every case with fire in her cause, and with great ease, care and a warm understanding of client’s situations. I would have no one else represent me.‘

‘The team is exceptional in all aspects: from the quality of work to engagement of partners and solicitors!‘

‘All the partners are experts in their fields – master tacticians and great black letter lawyers.‘

‘Fantastic team with unparalleled experience of heavy fraud work.‘

‘Highly responsive and detail orientated – excellent value for money and nimble.‘

‘Anthony Riem does his work brilliantly – an enormously experienced litigator with great judgement and wide expertise across the full range of litigation options, as a result of substantial expertise as an international civil fraud lawyer.‘

‘Trevor Mascarenhas is an absolutely top-class lawyer, who will appraise a client’s case (as well as the opponent’s) from all angles – nothing gets past him.‘

‘Rachel Turner is very client friendly and efficient.’

‘Very strong across the board in commercial dispute resolution and extremely good at finding commercial solutions to thorny legal problems.‘

‘They never wavered in their objective, they kept to the agreed scope of work, they were upfront about all costs, they kept to timings, they responded to individual queries without exception, and they acted absolutely in our best interests at all time.‘

‘They consider each individual case, and take the time to respond to personal queries and concerns. They showed unwavering support and stuck to their word in all respects.‘

‘They provided constant guidance and feedback, while delivering professional service that was of a high quality. I was always fully apprised of the status of the matter in which they acted for me, and any questions raised were answered promptly and efficiently by an appropriate member of the team.‘

‘David Niven is effective, fast and quick to the point. He explains the possible outcomes, which lead me to have a good understanding of the procedure and expectation. He is also considerate to the client in terms of fees and time.‘

‘David O’Brien is well-prepared, and quick to respond and advise on all aspects of the dispute. He pointed out the pros and cons involved and, unlike some legal advisors, does not tell his clients only what they want to hear.‘

‘Richard Marshall gets the job done. Terrier-like and tenacious, so as to achieve excellent results for clients.‘

‘Alex Fox and senior associate Charlotte Hill stand out as people you can depend upon for an honest appraisal of the direction of a case.‘

‘The team attracts top-level commercial disputes work. This is a reflection of the talented team and its success in managing big-ticket disputes work for a range of clients.‘

‘The practice is unique because they drive results. They just do magic in commercial litigation. Their reputation and brand allows them to be second to none in terms of the leverage they can create over the counter parties. I believe that it is a result of really hard work and understanding not just the case of the litigation, but a deep understanding of the business model of the party the client has an issue with.‘

‘A sense of curiosity towards both law practice and everything around that is truly second to none. They are exceptionally inventive and enthusiastic in their approach to litigation, as well as bringing a wealth of experience.‘

‘A good mix of partners and associates enables teams to be appropriately balanced and matters to be resourced as required.‘

‘Jonathan Tickner is a superb lawyer who builds and manages a team well, and he has a keen eye for strategy.‘

‘Keith Oliver is a well-recognised star in this area.‘

‘Jason Woodland is a pleasure to work with.‘

‘Sarah Gabriel is a quietly cerebral lawyer who ruminates until she finds the right solution.‘

‘Very client friendly, results focused and down to earth.‘

‘Highly experienced practitioners, great people to work with on challenging projects, and pragmatic and clear-headed advisers.‘

‘The Bristows team is excellent. In my experience, they look at a case from all angles to try to get the best result for their client. They do not see cases as routine business, but instead consider the individual requirements of each case and each client.‘

‘I would not hesitate to recommend Bristows for any commercial dispute, particularly one which involves IP/technical elements, due to the wider strength of the firm in these fields.‘

‘Mark Brown is thoughtful, hard-working and not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get into the detail of a case. He retains a focus on the bigger picture.‘

‘Mark Brown is a skilled litigator, who strikes the right balance between advising and taking input on board – a great strategist.‘

‘Anna Cook and her team are very hands-on and approachable.‘

‘Anna Cook has a deep understanding of the technology and IP sector, and is doing an outstanding job for us. She is highly responsive, engaging and knowledgeable, and it is incredibly reassuring having her looking after us, confident in the knowledge that we are getting the best possible advice and guidance.‘

‘DWF has an excellent spread of knowledge and expertise across a huge range of commercial litigation sectors, including all aspects of financial services, insurance and investment activity.‘

‘Of all the legal firms I have worked with in the past, DWF has earned my most tremendous respect, appreciation and trust – specifically for their professionalism, transparency and consistent availability.‘

‘Very collaborative, available, professional, well organised and straightforward.‘

‘They are extremely energetic and responsive.‘

‘Jonathan Isaacs is a fantastic lawyer and strategist, who knows how to deliver bad news to his clients in the least painful way.’

‘Richard Twomey has excellent energy and tactical experience.‘

‘Emma Walker is a very good barrister, with a keen eye on the detail and all its moving parts.‘

‘Director Joshua Fineman is a stand out at the firm. He is very hardworking and good at managing clients, and able to offer practical advice while looking at the bigger picture of a case – Joshua is always thinking beyond just the brief and provides additional value.‘

‘The team as a whole are quick to act, always with John Evans’ hand on the tiller.’

‘I have worked primarily with John Evans. He is a stellar partner and a joy to work with.’

‘They are a very effective general service business litigation team, dovetailing in well with their property and construction departments.’

‘Responsive and able team.’

‘Mark Buckley has excellent judgment and a cool head in a crisis.’

‘Joel Seager is a masterful lawyer. He is at the top of his game – and possesses an unrivalled wealth of experience, insight and skills.‘

‘Joel Seager provides game-changing advice on key points. He has a great command of the commercial realities and issues that arise for clients and provides fantastic advice to them. Clients love him.‘

‘Joel Seager is a tireless champion of a client’s case and he gives his all for the client. One couldn’t ask for anyone more committed to the client’s cause. He brings great commercial experience and knowledge to every point which arises.‘

‘A friendly and efficient team with experience in both litigation and arbitration.‘

‘An excellent, client-focused and accessible service delivered by people who work very well as part of a wider team encompassing clients and counsel.‘

‘Unparalleled expertise in the media field, and very approachable and adaptable.‘

‘Sandi Simons is an excellent team leader, with good strategic instincts and bags of common sense – very friendly for a partner of her seniority, and happy to get her hands dirty mulling over the issues and even the details.‘

‘Louis Castellani is a fantastic tactician, who really understands what makes opponents tick and what will press the appropriate buttons. He really sees the bigger picture with clients whose interests are not necessarily confined to the dispute in hand.‘

‘Matthew Leverton has built a very strong reputation and has very good fraud experience – a very safe pair of hands and very insightful.‘

‘Senior associate Georgina Long has a good eye for detail.‘

‘Senior associate Lizzie Williams is very good at running cases with little support, doing the work of several associates.‘

‘I would recommend the firm as they are very experienced, represent value for money and helped us make sensible decisions in a difficult litigation case.‘

‘Their excellent service and advice helped us achieve a very good outcome.‘

‘Great for regular updates and detailed billing and suggestions to help minimise our costs.‘

‘Dominic Offord was outstanding, and his advice, pragmatic approach and reassurance were invaluable.‘

‘Duncan Bagshaw is a very skilled person, and most of all, very smart. He gets to the point quickly and is very precise and competent. He acts in a very clear manner and his availability is very much appreciated.‘

‘Joel Leigh is an excellent practitioner, with a very good sense of the appropriate approach to take in difficult situations.‘

‘Tim Bignell is a very experienced litigator.‘

‘Fiona Hinds is a very effective litigator.‘

‘Very bright team, with an exceptional commitment to achieving the best result for the client.‘

‘Impressive subject matter experts – a very responsive and cohesive team.‘

‘Practical, sensible, sound judgement, down to earth, and lovely to work with.‘

‘Offers great clarity and confidence – they are very experienced and knowledgeable, as well as very effective communicators, personable, and able to change their style to fit the situation. A pleasure to work with.‘

‘Very strong – good client centricity and they know our business well.‘

‘Simon Willis is an outstanding litigation solicitor, and drives and controls his team very effectively.‘

‘Simon Willis really understands what we do.‘

‘Simon Willis is a big brain, combining both detailed legal and analytical ability with a clear focus on strategic issues.‘

‘As a smaller firm, PHB’s teams tend to be close-knit, with individuals working very collaboratively across different teams.‘

‘They have transformed themselves in recent years from a typically private client practice to a more focused, commercial operation.‘

‘They are a great firm and a pleasure to work with.‘

‘A highly impressive firm, with a good client base and a wide range of expertise.‘

‘Lucas Moore is ambitious, commercial, and has been in no small part responsible for the more commercially-focused approach to the disputes team – an outstanding partner, who is highly responsive and doesn’t waste time.‘

‘Lucas Moore thinks creatively about how to solve problems – and he maintains a cool head in fast-moving and difficult situations.‘

‘Lucas Moore and senior associate Camilla Pratt are a deadly duo. Polite and insightful, they do not shy away from a fight when required.‘

‘Lucas Moore is leading the charge and has grown the practice since joining, including with the addition of Camilla Pratt, who is stellar.‘

‘The breadth of talent shown by this team is incomparable. Their ability to provide commercially sensitive and strategic advice is first class, and ensures that their clients are able to navigate through the litigation minefield safely.‘

‘They deliver total transparency on fees, and work seamlessly with other teams across the firm on associated issues.‘

‘Trowers are very sensitive to the commercial needs of their clients.‘

‘A very diverse team, whose lawyers have a wide range of experience. They are also open to innovative billing arrangements, such as partial CFAs and litigation funding.‘

‘Trowers and Hamlins have provided outstanding legal support on contentious matters, including procurement challenges and contractual disputes.‘

‘Lucy James is highly responsive, provides practical and strategic advice ,and is always on hand to support. Equally she ensures we have full access to the associate(s) working on the matter.‘

‘Navinder Grover is a ferocious litigator and a deft strategist, seeing issues and potential opportunities long before his opponent, giving his clients an ability to negotiate from a position of strength every time. He never fails to deliver.‘

‘Alex Burton and senior associate Michael Rhode are strong on legal analysis, nimble and responsive to clients’ needs.‘

‘Nimble and well-resourced, this is a standout firm for complex international commercial litigation.‘

‘Genuinely client focused and always determined to achieve the best commercial outcome, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone involved in difficult commercial disputes.‘

‘The team provides an excellent City of London service at highly competitive rates.‘

‘Robert Paydon has been very responsive and understands my needs.‘

‘Robin Pickworth is the perfect all-round litigator. Very good on the law, attentive, great with clients and excellent on strategy. A thoroughly nice guy and very easy to work with, I have recommended him to a number of colleagues and clients.‘

‘James Thorndyke is an excellent partner.‘

‘Sarah Weindling is a very experienced senior associate with great attention to detail.‘

‘Associate solicitor Emma Shaw is a highly respected junior practitioner, who performs well above her QE.‘

‘The team comprises extremely good strategic thinkers, who look at a problem from all angles and then come up with multiple attack/defence points, forcing the opposition to fight on a number of fronts.‘

‘They have the capability of rapidly digesting and understanding complex matters regarding software and the tech sector in general, thus allowing them to progress onto the legal strategy. Moreover, I found the team to be excellent throughout, from associate to partner, and found access to partner level was easy and efficient.‘

‘This team excels in high-value disputes and litigation, where they act for an impressive roster of international (as well as) domestic clients.‘

‘On the technology front, the team has seized the opportunities during the pandemic lockdown to embed technology in its practice – this has enabled the team to do away with the prior reliance on paper, and be able to deliver high-quality document sets which stand them above their competitors.‘

‘The dispute resolution team, led by the ever-capable Simon Fitzpatrick, continues to strengthen and now punches like for like.‘

‘Simon Fitzpatrick is extremely responsive, very astute, and quick to get to the nub of a problem and assimilate the steps to be taken -very calm and composed.‘

‘Kellie Jones has a steady hand and pragmatic approach to litigation.‘

‘Senior associate Rebecca Foden is a rising star, who is extremely responsive and capable. Truly excellent – she has a forensic grasp of the detail, and offers sound pragmatic advice with excellent client-handling skills. She’s results oriented and you definitely feel more confident with her in your corner!‘

‘Superb teamwork, strong management, clear lines of communication, and  strength and depth across the board.‘

‘An ambitious team, which delivers London service at regional rates.‘

‘Burges Salmon has a highly integrated team of experienced and extremely able lawyers who are not only very bright, but immensely hard-working, and highly attuned to the commercial objectives of their clients.‘

‘They offer a rare combination of specialist legal knowledge and real industry expertise, and their attention to detail and case preparation are outstanding.‘

‘David Hall excels in commercial litigation. He stays close to the matter, leads the team with second-to-none skills, and exceeds clients’ expectations.‘

‘Ann Metherall is extremely bright, committed and hard-working – an excellent manager.‘

‘Andrew Burnette is tactically astute, calm and reassuring.‘

‘Andrew Burnette has very good judgement.‘

‘Experienced litigation team. They take on a wide variety of litigation in the High Court, which gives them a useful breadth of perspective that many mid-tier commercial dispute outfits lack.‘

‘Often go toe-to-toe with bigger City outfits, and they are responsive and thoughtful.‘

‘The team at Edwin Coe is extremely diverse and has a broad range of knowledge and experience. I have found it to be incredibly flexible during the Covid-19 pandemic in comparison to other firms. I cannot recommend it enough!‘

‘Excellent knowledge of the issues, with the ability to cut through with insightful advice.‘

‘David Greene is very experienced, particularly in group actions, and superb on big-picture strategy.‘

‘Zahira Hussain is very helpful, organised and efficient.‘

‘Senior associate Thomas Johnson is a very shrewd and sophisticated litigator, who gets straight to the point and is very focused on the litigation’s objectives.‘

‘Senior associate Fred Sheppard is clever, intuitive and tough; he never gives up and always puts the client first, no matter the circumstances.‘

‘Forsters is a focused, creative and nimble practice with a rare richness of experience in group litigation.‘

‘Strength in depth and very client focused, and the firm is proactive, well organised and responsive.‘

‘They have high-quality and friendly people with great commercial sense.‘

‘The contentious team are active thought leaders, particularly in relation to financial services matters concerning issues of fraud and mis-selling.‘

‘Ben Walton is clever, creative, committed and pragmatic – a very strong strategist and shows real leadership on cases. On a more personal level, and perhaps most importantly, he is honest and loyal.‘

‘Andrew Head is unusual for a partner, in that he gets seriously into the detail of a case. He has good tactical sense and never misses an opportunity for marginal gains.‘

‘Caroline Harbord is certainly a senior associate to watch – deeply organised, responsive, diligent, and with strong instincts – she will no doubt go very far indeed.‘

‘Bryan Shacklady is a senior solicitor who often runs his own cases, could easily be, and surely soon will be, a partner in the firm.‘

‘The Fox Williams team has real expertise in mid-market commercial litigation. What makes them stand out is the fact that they punch well above their weight in taking on big City firms, and provide excellent value for the quality of service they provide.‘

‘The team at the firm are excellent – efficient, proactive and intelligent, and a pleasure to work with. One feels that they are very much on side.‘

‘Solid and considered, but at the same time highly effective as commercial litigators.‘

‘A practice that looks after the disputes of wealthy individuals, company directors and their companies with infinite care.‘

‘A good spread of internal disciplines allows good case support on peripheral points.‘

‘Gavin Foggo has the ability to explain the most complex concepts clearly so that rational decisions can be made. He is always available to discuss issues and he is a great strategist – one feels safe in his hands.‘

‘Gavin Foggo and Tom Constance are both highly experienced, reliable and trustworthy litigation experts – definitely partners who you would want to have in charge of your litigation.‘

‘Tom Custance is super bright, very, very effective, and an excellent lawyer and case manager.‘

‘An innovative and talented team that is quickly building an excellent name for itself.‘

‘I have been very impressed with Keidan Harrison; for a new firm they feel very established, and provide accurate, commercial and practical advice.‘

‘They are a firm that is doing things differently to their peers and growing in presence, while attracting strong additions to the team.‘

‘While the team is compact, every member has a wealth of experience in commercial litigation. The size of the firm means that the team is extremely nimble and quick to respond to client needs, with the partners providing close hands-on input.‘

‘Marc Keidan and Luke Harrison have longstanding reputations in the market, and their new venture has already shown that it can compete with the bigger firms in the market. For Marc, banking litigation remains his real strength, and this is now nicely supported by Luke’s specialisms of insolvency and fraud-related disputes.‘

‘Marc Keidan is an exceptionally dedicated, inventive lawyer.‘

‘Luke Harrison is innovative in his approach and finds practical solutions to problems. I would not hesitate to recommend Luke, as he works tirelessly for his clients and offers a fantastic service.‘

‘Luke Harrison is a very dedicated solicitor, who will work to get you a good result.‘

‘Natalie Todd has excellent control of her cases and is an excellent leader.’

‘Jon Felce is excellent. He is extremely responsive, all over the detail and punchy in his advice. Always willing to get in the trenches and he does what needs to be done.‘

‘They have an exceptionally strong team of very experienced individuals, who provide advice that is always aimed at providing the client with the best commercial options, and they benefit from great global coverage.‘

‘From my experience, they always do their utmost to secure a win for their clients.‘

‘The practice is unique in terms of understanding clients’ needs and serving in the best manner.‘

‘The partners of the practice are highly dedicated, results oriented, always reachable, and easy to work with.‘

‘This team, headed by Andrew Savage, is a growing force that is continuing to go from strength to strength in terms of recruits and cases that they are attracting.‘

‘Andrew Savage has done a great job of building up a team of very impressive associates – he is exceptional and equally comfortable in court or arbitration. Clients get a total investment to their cause when they instruct him.‘

‘Andrew Savage is absolutely dedicated to his clients, a superb tactician and a fantastic lawyer overall.‘

‘Associate Kimberley Smith stands out for praise, and is clearly developing into an exceptional lawyer.’

‘MGW is a quality litigation outfit. They have significant legal talent within their team and considerable commercial experience.‘

‘McGuire Woods are an outstanding law firm that is highly professional. They are also bullish and inspire confidence at every step, while being realistic in respect of overall outcomes. The firm is far more professional than other firms we have dealt with.‘

‘I can’t imagine using a different firm in London. With McGuireWoods, we have a true international legal team at our disposal.‘

‘They operate a high level of client care and transparency with their billing.‘

‘Hardeep Nahal is very bright and demonstrates considerable skill in navigating clients through the maze of litigation risk.‘

‘Simon Hems and the team are outstanding solicitors. Since moving from Ince, Simon’s practice scope has expanded, and his team provides additional support on both sides of the Atlantic.‘

‘Simon Hems is a top-notch disputes lawyer with a practical understanding of energy clients. He is our go-to English lawyer for contracts disputes and other contentious matters.‘

‘Chloe Steele is an exceptionally hard-working associate with a bright legal mind. She has incredible attention to detail and works well with clients.‘

‘They are a solution-oriented, tenacious group offering exceptional value for money.‘

‘The commercial litigation team at RFB are technically brilliant. I feel that I have the full force of the team when they act for me. Very few firms bring such a collaborative approach, where you feel that they are an extension of your own team. They understand that I need to make commercial decisions, and they have that at the forefront of everything they do.‘

‘A truly global service offered by a range of diverse and expert solicitors with connections internationally.‘

‘Rudi Ramdarshan is a a sterling litigator who achieves outstanding results for clients in difficult commercial disputes, even in the face of challenging opponents.‘

‘David Burns comes into his own in matters where there are allegations of fraud, and has an in-depth knowledge of joint venture disputes – he fights hard for his clients.‘

‘Jonathan Chan provides a friendly and accessible service, and is keen to support clients with timely advice.‘

‘Benjamin Frost has an astute attention to detail, and works hard to provide us with the best possible outcome.‘

‘Victoria Huxley is one of the hardest working solicitors I have come across.‘

‘Very hands on and practical, and with good strategic sense.‘

‘The Russell-Cooke team does a great job with cases of all shapes and sizes.‘

‘They tailor their resources to the case and produce great outcomes for clients – a pleasure to work with.‘

‘The team is very client friendly, provides regular updates, and is very reasonable with billing.‘

‘John Gould has unrivalled knowledge of legal services – he literally wrote the book.‘

‘Elliot Elsey always adds value. He is extremely commercial and practical in his thinking, and is great at dealing with difficult and demanding clients.‘

‘Mark Fletcher is excellent on the detail and very organised – a great advantage particularly where disputes have a TCC element. Very easy to work with.‘

‘Emily Mitcheson is an excellent senior associate. She is very clever and conscientious, as well as a great team member. She is also extremely responsive, which is very important for counsel.‘

‘An exceptional and highly able group.‘

‘Highly talented, commercially minded and very capable indeed.‘

‘The team is dynamic and forward-thinking, with a clear understanding of the situation and overall aims. This also allows them to be suitably reactive when required.‘

‘Their systems are clear, their communication is exemplary and they know their stuff.‘

‘They get it, they speak up, they challenge and they seek to find improvements.‘

‘A first-rate commercial dispute resolution practice that is mid-sized in terms of the London practice, and has the advantage of being attractive to foreign lawyers not wanting to lose their clients to another firm.‘

‘This practice truly understands the merit of offering the expertise of their solicitors who have specific project knowledge and experience, so as to supplement exemplary legal knowledge of the highest quality.‘

‘Charges sensible fee levels, and is great for referrals from the Bar to assist with foreign instructions for Commercial Court proceedings.‘

‘Jonathan Raynes is hugely experienced in foreign-related work – very capable, conscientious and a pleasure to work with.‘

‘Jonathan Raynes is a reliable member of an international team for commercial court litigation or arbitration.‘

‘Jonathan Raynes’ dedication, expertise and effectiveness have consistently contributed highly to the success of each assignment we have involved him with.‘

‘Ivan Gordienko was excellent and careful in the work I carried out with him in the Commercial Court – very nice to work with.‘

‘Ivan Gordienko is an excellent partner, who is very hard-working, careful, and has good judgement.‘

‘A smaller boutique firm, but able to handle complex litigation and arbitration.‘

‘Not afraid of a fight against the giants of the industry, and works tirelessly for clients.‘

‘A firm that punches above its weight with a classy array of commercial litigators.‘

‘The team at Wallace are very focused on understanding the issues and outcome that are desired.‘

‘They work with you to bring forward the best legal options, and the team is excellent at bringing in a variety of professionals to deal with legal challenges.‘

‘Oli Goldman is bright as a button, and able to handle difficult clients with sensitivity and discretion – practical approach to complex issues and sound judgement.‘

‘Senior associate Elizabeth Asher is extremely cool under very high pressure, and produces consistently high-quality products- highly efficient and competent.‘

‘Senior associate Josephine Mathew at Wallace is hard-working and efficient, and very good at managing clients – excellent attention to detail.‘

‘The team has good depth of experience in complex commercial litigation, and a great work ethic.‘

‘The senior members are entirely hands-on, deliver top-quality advice, and more so than any other firm I’ve worked with, are genuinely lovely people to have on your matter.‘

‘Really terrific and clever lawyers.‘

‘Hard-working and committed – good to work with.‘

‘Fantastic team that works together seamlessly.‘

‘Even the most senior partner (Peter Burrell) stays directly involved in his cases, both strategically and in the day-to-day. His technical ability is second to none and his accessibility is hugely valued by us as clients.‘

‘Peter Burrell is an excellent, tough litigator with very good strategic oversight, and a nice style in settlement discussions.‘

‘Jerry Healy is an exceptional senior associate, who is very clever, all over the detail and has an extraordinary work ethic.‘

‘They have an excellent grasp of tactical litigation and never lose sight of the end objective of the client. Perhaps more than other firms, they have displayed a particular ability to adapt their approach to the specific demands of the case.‘

‘The team communicates extremely well and has openly embraced new technology to deal with the challenges caused by the Covid-19 virus. This has meant that there has been no disruption at all to the services provided.‘

‘They really think about how best to achieve the client’s objective and act accordingly, rather than deploying a one-size-fits-all approach.‘

‘Works well together, looks after the client and uses counsel effectively.‘

‘James Crighton leads a very strong team, provides robust commercial advice, and is relentless in fighting for his client’s interests.‘

‘James Crighton is a very hands-on partner who provides hard-headed commercial advice.‘

‘James Crighton is an excellent and experienced litigator, who has very good knowledge of the law and a real eye for tactics. He is always measured and realistic in his approach, and is able to gain the confidence of the client very early in the process.‘

‘James Crichton is highly efficient and easy to work with.‘

‘Goes the extra mile, taking the time to understand us as a client and what we need, and gets under the skin of the dispute.‘

‘Dedication to their clients to make sure no stone is left unturned when trying to evaluate courses of action in any scenario. Availability is key – they are always on hand to answer questions and give advice no matter the time of day.‘

‘This team works hard to understand its client’s needs, sets achievable goals and works tirelessly to win. Other firms would be well advised to emulate this team.‘

‘Focused, highly commercial and results-driven.‘

‘Sharokh Koussari has a huge wealth of knowledge and experience – especially in dealing with international clients.‘

‘Naylah Hamour is a fiercely committed and tenacious fighter for her client’s interests, with deep legal knowledge and an innovative mind.‘

‘Legal director Elizabeth Johnson was the key reason that we chose this firm to represent us. Within the first exploratory conversation, she immediately saw what would be the best recommendation for us and pulled out all the stops to give us the right advice and present all options to us. We found that an extremely rare quality and it made all the difference.‘

‘Elizabeth Johnson is my go-to for any matter – she always calmly and considerately evaluates and plans the best way forward for any giving scenario, bringing in added expertise where necessary, depending on the circumstances.‘

‘Diligence, thoroughness and an excellent team ethic. Very easy to work with and 100% reliable.‘

‘Strong client relationships and good-quality commercial work.‘

‘Keenly aware of the client’s objectives, which sit front and centre of any strategic decision. A clear focus on delivering straightforward solutions and a discernible sensitivity to the client’s position, financial and otherwise.‘

‘Sinéad Lester is a very experienced commercial litigator with a talent for managing client expectations and running a tight ship.‘

‘Richard Langley is a tenacious litigator with a fine legal mind and a keen sense for the weaknesses in the other side’s case.‘

‘Richard Langley is a very thoughtful lawyer.‘

‘Great for their knowledge, dedication, judgement and hard work at all hours.‘

‘The team is small, but nimble and able to accommodate all aspects of clients’ needs – not just litigation, but also getting input from colleagues dealing with corporate transactions.‘

‘Direct partner involvement, great tactical skills and efficient matter management – punches above its weight and price band for City firms.‘

‘Sarah Rees is a clever lawyer- not only the manager of a project team but personally involved in the legal discussions and drafting of documents.‘

‘Justin Weare is a star partner, who goes above and beyond for his clients.‘

‘Justin Weare is a perfect team player, attending to the client’s needs, and ensuring that everything in the litigation goes smoothly (or as smoothly as possible).‘

‘Justin Weare is pragmatic and hands-on, with a keen eye for tactical advantage in litigation.‘

‘Alex Shirtcliff is superb with clients and tactics.‘

‘Charles Fussell & Co LLP was a litigation boutique before litigation boutiques had been invented.‘

‘A small, dedicated and highly competent team that goes all out for their clients.‘

‘First-class personal service.‘

‘This is an outstanding small firm. They move fast, and have excellent client management – they are also innovative and punch far above their weight.‘

‘Charles Fussell is very clever and very commercial – an excellent combination.‘

‘Unique personal attention from Charles Fussell, who is intelligent, robust and determined.‘

‘Simon Winter is an excellent litigator, whose calm approach is devastatingly effective in the face of an aggressive litigation style.‘

‘Jonathan Cohen is a very astute and intelligent lawyer.

‘A small boutique that punches well above its weight, owing to excellent partners and associates.‘

‘Proactive from the very start of the relationship and continue to be thoroughly supportive.‘

‘They don’t leave any stones unturned, and have provided results we did not think possible.‘

‘Very knowledgeable in the commercial and banking/fraud sectors.‘

‘The team is expert at complex, financial disputes, but are in a small enough practice to be nimble.‘

‘Michael Sparkes is diligent, considered and tenacious – he will not let go of a case until he gets a good result for his client.‘

‘John Day is commercial, robust and very effective.‘

‘Director Gopi Binning is super-bright and all over the detail of complex cases.‘

‘Solicitors fall into two categories – those who tell you what they are going to do and those who work with you to determine the optimum course of action. Philippa Dempster and her team definitely fall into the latter category.‘

‘Philippa Dempster is approachable and has a razor-sharp intellect; she is also always available, and never in any doubt that I am the client and they are the professional adviser.‘

‘Philippa Dempster is open to out-of-the-box approaches to issues proposed by a lay client. But, most importantly, she gets results!‘

‘Very client-centric, responsive and quick. Every interaction feels like we are a new client they are giving their 120% to.‘

‘They are quick and efficient with any instruction that we give, especially with the serving of legal notices and pre-action letters, and issuing of proceedings that need serving quickly.‘

‘They are very much on top of their workload, which they manage efficiently.‘

‘Very firm views, which made it easier to assess the options available to us.‘

‘The team led by Amanda Burge is excellent and hugely experienced in commercial litigation in a wide variety of sectors.‘

‘Amanda Burge has very considerable experience in hard-fought commercial litigation. She is the partner that you absolutely want in your corner in any fight. She goes above and beyond at every stage – you could not have a more tenacious and dedicated litigator acting for you.‘

‘Amanda Burge stands out for her speed, analytical breadth and insight, as well as her ability to explore multiple solution sets exhaustively and quickly zero in on the most suitable one.‘

‘Jamie Lester gets things done. He is a great communicator and has a keen eye for detail, and he provides top-notch support and client service.‘

‘Excellent team specialising in high-end litigation.‘

‘Ontier’s UK litigation team is committed to its clients, business-oriented and has a strong legal background.‘

‘Strong commercial experience with a focus on delivering on client expectations.‘

‘A top-quality service at a reasonable price.‘

‘The go-to practice for cases requiring co-ordination with overseas law firms unused to litigation and arbitration in London.‘

‘Paul Ferguson has excellent judgement and strong commercial instincts.‘

‘With Oliver Cain, you get more than your pay for. Oliver is calm under fire, with an encyclopaedic grasp of procedure and very sound legal judgement.‘

‘Associate Nicholas Dawson is mature beyond his years – an asset to any team.‘

‘The team punches well above its weight, and is equally matched to the big international/Magic Circle firms.‘

‘The people are bright, pleasant to work with and hard-working at all levels. I feel that there is a real drive to achieve the best results for the client.‘

‘The team has good relationships in the market and work closely with counsel, experts, funders and insurers to provide a seamless service to clients. Overall, I would trust the team at Rosling King to handle even the most complex, high-value commercial litigation, and would choose them over any of their bigger competitors.‘

‘The team at Rosling King is full of strong, talented lawyers, who are all hard-working and efficient, and strive hard to provide the best possible service to clients – very commercial and excellent at strategy.‘

‘Georgina Squire is highly knowledgeable, with sound judgement and first-rate client management skills. Georgina is extremely calm under pressure, and her depth of experience really inspires confidence – an outstanding lawyer, who I would instruct without hesitation on any kind of commercial litigation.‘

‘Georgina Squire provides first-class commercial litigation advice – she is extremely professional and someone you want in your corner. A standout star, and despite being the senior partner, she is fully involved in all the detail of cases – a very talented lawyer and strategist.‘

‘Lauren Pardoe is exceptional – very intelligent and hard-working, and always on top of the detail even though she is a partner.‘

‘Hannah Sharp is an excellent technical lawyer with an eye for detail, but also a strategic thinker, who always provides sound tactical and commercial advice. Hannah is very easy to work with and extremely responsive, and I trust her to get the best possible results for me.‘

‘They form well-balanced teams capable of being hands-on, interacting with each person involved in the case in a positive manner, and being flexible so as to overcome the hurdles stemming from cases involving more than one jurisdiction and possibly different cultures and legal systems.‘

‘Led by the energetic and approachable Sarah Murray, this team has grown quickly and really made a splash in the market as a genuine out-of-London alternative legal service provider.‘

‘Its all about the people! Clear, concise advice.‘

‘Definitely excellent!‘

‘Sarah Murray stands out as a key individual for her deep legal knowledge of the complexities of international disputes, coupled with her being capable of building a positive rapport with colleagues and clients, and working proactively in a team.‘

‘Sarah Murray is responsive, user friendly and great fun.‘

‘Thoughtful, proactive service from partner Michael Frisby throughout our dealings.‘

‘Andrew Quick gives really clear advice and guidance.‘

‘The company operates in many different sectors and has a wide breadth of experience within commercial litigation.‘

‘The approach by Teacher Stern has been bespoke and tailored to the clients’ needs.‘

‘They have always been able to identify the best time to push and the best time to pull back to ensure an efficient, effective and valuable resolution.‘

‘TS are a very good mid-sized firm, capable of giving good advice to smaller clients involved in major matters.‘

‘Clare Toomer is an impressive partner with an enormous capacity for work and excellent client-handling skills.‘

‘Clare Toomer is very engaging and gives her professional advice with clarity, which we value. She shows great empathy too.‘

‘Rajesh Pabla has always fought hard to obtain the best results for his clients, while maintaining a pragmatic and realistic approach.‘

‘Rajesh Pabla is very diligent and goes the extra mile to help obtain a positive result for his clients, and he knows the optimum time to bring on board expert witnesses such as forensic accountants so as to achieve a swifter resolution.‘

‘The team is utterly focused on client care and service, providing a complete legal service across the full spectrum of contentious and advisory needs.‘

‘Excellent in-house provision, allied with access to the best in specialist referral advice (eg counsel, accountancy, corporate intelligence etc), result in first-class advice and representation no matter what the issue is.‘

‘Very international for a smaller firm. Their ambition and implementation of that is second to none – a very driven firm, whose reach is truly global.‘

‘The firm manages to secure high-quality work (both litigation and arbitration) from the Middle East and Asia.‘

‘The associates are particularly strong. This is usually because they have trained at a market-leading firm before being tempted away by Berkeley Rowe.‘

‘Leonard Scudder is highly experienced.’

‘A good safe pair of hands . It feels like a jungle out there and this firm makes that journey feel a little safer.‘

‘An incredibly deep understanding of our organisation and our business, but more so our ethics and values, which is testament to their ability to support us through legal engagements.‘

‘Very reactive and always able to support on the timelines that we set.‘

‘Economic, practical and solutions-led.‘

‘James Dunn leads by example and is an excellent team leader. He ensures that those around him rise to the occasion and deliver good work.‘

‘James Dunn is outstanding. He can think outside the box and achieve an asset recovery for a client when things look gloomy to begin with. He is however realistic and does not over-promise – this means that clients can always trust his judgement.‘

‘Philip Barden is a fighter who gets the job done.‘

‘Great new team in the UK commercial litigation market.‘

‘Proactive with clients and counsel, and cost sensitive – beats Magic Circle firms.‘

‘Client focused , empathetic and incredibly smart.‘

‘The team is most pragmatic, responsive and sensitive to the requirements of clients. We were very satisfied with their services during a highly contested commercial dispute matter.‘

‘Huw Wallis is a seasoned pair of hands.‘

‘We had a great experience with Huw Wallis, who provided great strategic inputs that helped the client take informed decisions.‘

‘Euan Palmer is a reliable source of advice in international commercial disputes.‘

‘Euan Palmer understands the oil and gas industry, which is a significant benefit and saves significant time and cost; and he is good at seeing the gaps in contracts, which helps during disputes.‘

‘Clients will get very hands-on and personal service from hard-working, dedicated and strategic lawyers.‘

‘GSC has great experience in private client disputes, often involving international elements or fraud angles.‘

‘Offers top-quality service from lawyers who put their clients’ needs first.‘

‘GSC will not spend a pound more than is necessary to achieve a result for the client, but they do this without compromising excellence of service.‘

‘Michael Shapiro gives clients frank appraisals of their dispute’s risk profile. He knows how to package a case so as to ensure it is favourably received in court, and always knows where the deal lies if one is to be done.‘

‘Michael Shapiro is a lovely individual, as well as being hard-working and committed to his clients.‘

‘Senior consultant Barry Samuels is highly experienced; active in complex commercial disputes since the 1980s, he is very hard-working and dedicated.‘

‘Barry Samuels is an outstanding lawyer, who is wholly dedicated to doing his best for the firm.‘

‘Gunnercooke is an unsung hero in this market – they are proactive and really do devise tailor-made commercial solutions for clients.‘

‘The team I dealt with immediately understood my situation, taking the complexity of it in their stride.‘

‘They were able to offer excellent advice from first engagement through to resolution.‘

‘Small and niche practice, but with a highly skilled and experienced bench.‘

‘A very good firm with a standout performer in Shilpen Savani. He understands his client’s objectives and is an excellent negotiator who achieves great results. One to watch as his results when under pressure are exceptional.‘

‘Shilpen Savani is a highly competent lawyer, who is both open and creative in his approach to clients’ cases. He is not afraid to pursue difficult or novel arguments if it is in his client’s commercial interest, and he is clear sighted and constructive in his dealings with clients and opponents.‘

‘Fergus Buckley was highly professional, insightful, hard-working and very proactive. I am grateful for his assistance in my legal matter and the results that were achieved.‘

‘Fergus Buckley is a great tactician, has excellent commercial instincts, and is extremely good at managing client relations and providing input on tactics and strategy.‘

‘Great depth of knowledge and considered accurate advice.‘

‘iLaw has a creative, enthusiastic, problem-solving attitude to dealing with litigation.‘

‘Great team – big City law firm service, but without the baggage.‘

‘iLaw provides a very knowledgeable small team to deal with complex litigation proceedings.‘

‘They work well together and ensure that the client is kept fully up to speed on developments.‘

‘Mark Culbert is always fantastic – incredibly responsive and his advice is sensible and commercial.‘

‘Mark Culbert has excellent client care standards.‘

‘Tom Clark is the standout partner for complex litigation and asset recovery; and he has excellent connections with similar lawyers in other jurisdictions to ensure asset recovery is dealt with swiftly and effectively.‘

‘Easy to deal with and resilient litigators.‘

‘The practice’s strength in commercial litigation is to be able to provide an expert and focused service that remains personal and client-responsive.‘

‘Although they are a sizeable firm with a national reach, they are still approachable as individuals and as a team, while being able to draw on the broader resources of the firm.‘

‘Jonathan Sachs has an assured, high-level touch – deep experience and good instincts.‘

‘Jonathan Sachs has a very strong sense of strategy.‘

‘Senior associate Dominique Dolman is an experienced and able litigator who provides great, client-focused advice that is always grounded in commercial reality. I have never been less than impressed with her ability and commitment to achieving the best possible result for the client.‘

‘Dominique Dolman is bright and hard-working. I cannot think of an occasion when I have disagreed with her preliminary advice to clients.‘

‘The personable approach is second to none, and the expertise and consideration given to the case was very impressive.‘

‘Joelson delivered an outstanding service which led to very positive results. I’d have no hesitation recommending their services.‘

‘The individuals worked with were reliable, and available around the clock. They were just as eager as we were to ensure the best possible results were achieved.‘

‘Joelson is an excellent boutique firm with very talented lawyers.‘

‘Joelson develops close working relationships with clients, as well as a real understanding of the client’s business and commercial needs.‘

‘Jo Gregory is excellent – the standout partner who will drop anything for a client.‘

‘Jo Gregory is an excellent litigator, who is highly knowledgeable and has great tactical awareness. She is also great to work with.‘

‘Senior associate Simon Wallis is a phenomenal strategist, highly personable and very knowledgeable. His ability to get up to speed and work through technical information is very impressive.‘

‘Good all-round commercial litigation practice that deals with all different types of disputes for large commercial clients.‘

‘The dispute resolution team is relatively small, but I consider this a positive as they are very experienced at working closely together, which means that the team is able to work efficiently for the client, producing a good outcome at a relatively lower overall cost.‘

‘Wide range of practice areas for a boutique firm. They work hard at every case and have an attention to detail not present in their competitors – always considering how best to achieve a particular client’s goals.‘

‘The work done by our teams was highly focused, thus achieving a positive result for our client.‘

‘Tamar Halevy is remarkable for her exceptional level of helpfulness and quick feedback culture; and she is extremely professional while also maintaining a pragmatic approach – one could not be in better hands, because Tamar advises at the highest level, both with regard to legal issues and the  implementation of proposals.‘

‘Tamar Halevy is very well organised and motivated, and works hard to get the best results for her clients. She is all over the detail of a case and ensures she understands her clients’ requirements.‘

‘Jim Mackie is a standout litigator, who really has seen it all and is unfazed by whatever is thrown at him. Always good with the clients and knows how to get the job done.‘

‘Jim Mackie is a superb lawyer, who develops deep and long-lasting relationships with his clients. He is pragmatic and focused on positive client outcomes.‘

‘Workflows are managed effectively at PwC, meaning that matters are handled efficiently and swiftly.‘

‘An excellent in-house legal practice within an accountancy business.‘

‘The PWC team is totally professional and gets the results.‘

‘Senior manager Kirsty O’Connor was clearly taking a leading role in our case. I would strongly recommend her.‘

‘Kirsty O’Connor and the team are great. Everything is efficient but also friendly and dedicated to get an optimum outcome. Kirsty is exactly the sort of person you want on side – she has a good eye for detail and a friendly approach.‘

‘The team of lawyers is highly skilled, the service is partner-led, and they are available at all times. The team is also very diverse, and the juniors are competent and available – no nonsense delivery.‘

‘A mid-sized litigation practice with some very high-profile work.‘

‘The Seddons litigation team has a highly commercial focus, always seeking out what is in the best practical and commercial interests of its clients.‘

‘The team’s approach is professional and collegiate, while still putting the client’s interests at the forefront.‘

‘Marvin Simons is a highly experienced litigator, although he takes a light touch and delegates well to his juniors (and to counsel). He has an eagle eye – he misses nothing.‘

‘Christian Smith has been amazing throughout our dealings with the practice. Not only is he very capable, committed and professional, but also very caring and with excellent people skills.‘

‘John Melville-Smith is indefatigable – a litigator who never misses a point and wears opponents down until they make a mistake.‘

‘Aoife Keane is enthusiastic, proactive, and has great commercial sense and a loyal client following.‘

‘Fantastic team that works well on commercial disputes.‘

‘The SM team is hands-on and very quick to appreciate complex issues, including cross-border traits. We really liked how quickly they were able to grasp the Indian law aspects and apply them to the facts in the matter.‘

‘The dispute resolution practice of the firm has deep knowledge and expertise, and their reasonable fees are definitely value for money.‘

‘We have worked with boutique litigation firms in London, and this team definitely stands out. We were also very impressed with the commercial aspects while handling the matter, being sensitive to costs and real-time responses.‘

‘An efficient and effective firm.‘

‘The first-rate David Vaughan is a good team player with excellent client skills.‘

‘David Vaughan has good communication skills, and is good at dealing with particularly demanding clients.‘

‘David Vaughan was very competent, knew his stuff, and got on with the work with minimum fuss – resulted in an early settlement.‘

‘Impressively clear minded about the best means to achieve client objectives.‘

‘A perfectly balanced team, with the drive and initiative to secure results against the odds during the toughest of commercial litigation.‘

‘They have a very innovative practice in terms of securing litigation funding for media-industry based litigation. They also have a wealth of experience in that sector, which gives them a real edge in cases that touch on those areas.‘

‘Razi Mireskandari is a real innovator in relation to getting cases off the ground by finding funding.‘

‘Razi Mireskandari has seen it all and come up smiling.‘

‘Antony Perlmutter is a strategist whose experience gives him instant insight from the outset as to the best way to run a case.‘

‘Consultant Peter Gould has great common sense and instinct, and always brings in interesting cases.‘

‘Senior associate Emma Linch is cool under pressure.‘

‘The team at Solomon Taylor & Shaw has wide experience of a broad range of practice areas, and is able to tackle almost any area of commercial litigation with confidence.‘

‘They build excellent working relationships with counsel and use them effectively to enhance their expertise when dealing with specialist areas. They are as comfortable dealing with litigation against much larger firms as they are against their mid-market competitors.‘

‘All of the team pays great attention to detail, and the communication within the departments is excellent, which shows they work well as a team. They have provided great information on problem solving when it has come to difficult situations.‘

‘Their clarity on billing and compliance have also helped with understanding the legislative process and essential steps to be taken.‘

‘Solomon Taylor & Shaw are a good down-to-earth firm, and they are adept at handling disputes in a commercially sensible and effective way.‘

‘Mark Summerfield is a really reassuring presence for clients. He is calm, and helps them all the way through a dispute to achieve the best possible outcome.‘

‘Mark Summerfield has played a massive part in guiding myself through a litigation process, especially when it came to deciding even whether to start litigation. He has given me an honest opinion throughout on where this could go and what the fees would be.‘

‘Mark Summerfield is a hugely experienced litigator who has seen it all. Constantly focused on how to get clients the outcome they require – whether through litigation or ADR.‘

‘Clear industry understanding, listens to the client’s needs and adapts to accommodate them.‘

‘Always strives to go over and above. I worked with Wiggin on a High Court litigation and couldn’t have been happier with the service.‘

‘The most important aspect of the practice is its unique combination of professionalism and personalisation during the litigation.‘

‘One can expect truthful, timely and adequate legal advice.‘

‘The practice is very well prepared for gaming and regulatory matters, and offers tangible solutions to matters.‘

‘Looks to add value with creative solutions wherever possible.‘

‘Alan Owens is very knowledgeable, and has approached our cases with the necessary care, while reflecting on our business needs and what would be best for us as an outcome.‘

‘Alan Owens adds great value both personally and in the manner in which he managers and supports his team, always getting the most from them.‘

‘A firm like no other – prepared to take on the tricky or unpalatable cases from overseas that others won’t touch – and often as not they go on to win them.‘

‘Top boutique firm.‘

‘Other solicitors have a pyramid structure, Zaiwalla has a real team. Every member of the team thinks about every issue, and the issues are discussed collaboratively with the team and with counsel. The outcome is a robust litigation strategy, and the process is stimulating and effective and can produce out-of-the-box solutions.‘

‘Zaiwalla & Co are a pleasure to work with and there is no weak link in the team.‘

‘A very experienced boutique litigation practice with an extraordinarily broad case load, from international sanction cases through to cross-border frauds.‘

‘Sarosh Zaiwalla has vast experience, and an unparalleled ability to understand how to achieve what a client wants.‘

‘Sarosh Zaiwalla brings to bear his extensive expertise to ensure the best results for clients, fearlessly fighting their corner.‘

‘Leigh Crestohl runs the engine-room of the firm.‘