‘Working with Candey has been a fantastic experience – probably the best I’ve had with any firm. From the moment you walk in, you are made to feel that the firm cares and is committed to getting great results for clients.‘

‘Candey gets to the point, works quickly and efficiently, and is results orientated. The lawyers also really listen to you and collaborate on decisions.’

‘Candey is very professional – a very strong partner-led client experience, which is not by any means necessarily the case these days – it is very reassuring.’

‘The standout person is Ashkhan Candey himself. He’s amazing – nothing phases him. He is determined, strong and genuinely concerned about getting clients a great result.‘

‘Ashkhan Candey is a true ideas person, but one of the things I was very impressed with is that he includes clients in the process, talking through different ideas, various approaches, and the pros and cons of each. He is transparent and direct.‘

‘Andrew Dunn is an exceptional lawyer, who is always very attuned to what his clients need to achieve from the litigation process.’

‘Muhammed Haque KC is always ready to help and share his experience with clients.’

‘James Glaysher thinks out of the box and is very meticulous.’

‘The commercial litigation team is supported by subject matter experts that can be readily engaged when an issue is multi-faceted, and the level of client service it provides, often at short notice, is exceptional.’

‘Very adaptable, covering a huge range of litigation with a superb cohort of excellent litigators.’

‘Kate Allass is fantastic with clients, especially those with very strong and sometimes incorrect views.’

‘Kate Allass – calm, reflective and assertive when necessary. Brooks no nonsense from opponents while remaining courteous throughout.’

‘Jolyon Connell provides outstanding expertise, advice and service.’

‘Intellectually, Jolyon Connell has an extremely sharp mind, which stays on point and very quickly separates the important and relevant from the unimportant and irrelevant.’

‘Jolyon Connell – honest no-nonsense approach, and great for his willingness to make use of the specialist expertise of his colleagues and his sense of humour. I have the utmost faith in the advice that he provides, even when it is not necessarily what I want to hear.’

‘Associate Victoria Atkins is always available to the client and with deep knowledge of the entire process.‘

‘Very engaged on cases and with clients, leaving no stone unturned. Its model of working allows solicitors a great deal of flexibility, enabling them to provide excellent service to clients while allowing them a work-life balance, which, in turn motivates their commitment to the cases. There is also good sharing of caseloads and thorough covering when a file-handler is on leave.’

‘Louise Abbott is a highly professional practitioner, who brings a realism and practical approach to her cases. Her client care is exceptional.‘

‘Louise Abbott is a superb practitioner in the fields of commercial litigation and civil fraud. She is knowledgeable and bright, hardworking and highly effective. She is also very good to work with and a good member of a team.’

‘Patrick Elliott and Louise Abbott – exceptional hands-on commitment to the case in hand and round-the-clock availability. Support where needed and excellent value for money.‘

‘Gagan Ranu is a formidable and unflappable opponent, who can hold his own against anyone in a negotiation. He’s not shy of giving bullish advice, and clients like that. He’s also excellent on the bigger tactical picture in disputes, and has a very good instinct for what use to make of counsel vs what tasks to do himself or delegate to junior solicitors.’

‘Elaine Chan has in-depth knowledge of the challenges of the Chinese legal market and unique litigation problems, particularly in relation to product liability. She deploys mediation involving complex China-based opponents with success.

‘Matthew Reach is a standout litigator. Matthew is tactically astute, commercially minded, enormously energetic and instinctively brilliant. Without doubt, Matthew deserves recognition.’

‘Lawrence Abramson has extensive knowledge of the law, with a very pragmatic and commercial approach to handling cases.’

‘Great strength in depth, with a really excellent understanding of commercial realities and pressure points.’

‘Hardworking and focused, with excellent value for money from small, efficient teams.’

‘A mid-sized firm that punches above its weight.’

‘Tom Ellis has a brilliant understanding of financial services claims, especially those involving auditors – on a par with anyone else in the field.’

‘Very well led by Tom Ellis, who has a wonderful approach to client relationship management – clear, considered and decisive.’

‘Andrew Bartlett – exceptionally calm and collected in the face of any legal crisis or complex legal conundrum, providing reasoned and always helpful advice. A great, go-to person!’

‘Artem Doudko is client focused and does the job well.’

‘Artem Doudko has excellent strategic thinking – listens to advice and adapts strategy.’

‘No client could possibly ask for more committed and determined legal representatives than those at Rosenblatt. The lengths they will go to in fighting their client’s corner are quite extraordinary. They are also all lovely people, and a joy to work with under even the most difficult conditions.’

‘Tania MacLeod’s strategic reading of a courtroom is second to none. She is an incredibly capable and experienced litigator.‘

‘Mark Whelan has an enviable and loyal client following. He has highly sensitive commercial antennae and immediately sees how a case will evolve over time, which allows him to make innovative and effective strategic calls.‘

‘Anthony Field is very pleasant to work with- thoughtful, resourceful and very litigation-savvy. He is the essential wise voice in any litigation team.‘

‘Justin Nimmo – indefatigable and impossible to put off the scent, Justin will roll up his sleeves and fight his client’s corner as if his life depended upon it.‘

‘Danielle Carr is extremely responsive and engaged.’

‘Simon Walton is stellar – he really understands which fights to pick and which to compromise on – very commercial in his approach and diligent for his clients. I’ve never known a solicitor fight for their clients’ interests and positions as hard as Simon.’

‘Dean Nicholls is a great solicitor.‘

‘With an international reputation and the support of such a firm as Squire Patton Boggs, the team is able to service a wide breadth of commercial disputes, arbitrations and sports law disputes of a high-profile nature. The lawyers have an impressive core of clients from around the world and are tenacious and committed to their clients.’

‘Stephen Sampson is cerebral, conscientious and committed – leaves no stone unturned.’

‘Katie Pritchard is an exceptional fighter. If the client wants to take a matter to trial, it can have complete confidence that Katie will fight every step of the way and that no stone will be left unturned.’

‘Chris Swart is hugely experienced, litigation savvy and street wise. Chris has seen and done it all. This gives him real wisdom and perspective in difficult commercial litigation, and the confidence to make the right judgement calls.‘

‘Chris Webber is calm, collected, and on top of the detail. He provides timely and user-friendly commercial advice and representation, with a deep and sophisticated understanding of his clients’ businesses and needs.‘

‘Chris Webber is very sharp, considerate, and approachable. He strikes a good balance between seeking a win for his profession and the personal needs of a client.‘

‘Chris Webber and associate Katherine Wakeham make for a fantastic team. They are capable of providing strategic advice in addition to execution; and their grasp of complex issues and ability to distill them into straightforward advice with high degrees of autonomy is what makes them excel over others.’

‘Associate Katherine Wakeham is energetic, on the ball, and a brilliant technical lawyer. She commands the respect of clients and is a team player.’

‘Very creative and knowledgeable about the law, especially in the shipping sphere, with some deep thinkers who can find their way around even the most challenging legal obstacle, as well as some practical problem solvers. It makes for a very effective team.’

‘Andrew Ward – outstanding combination of command of details and overall strategic vision.’

‘Andrew Ward is a very strong and highly knowledgeable shipping/commodities litigator, with a clear and strong sense of what works and does not work in litigation.’

‘Andrew Hutcheon is a conscientious, diligent, intellectually strong and commercially-savvy lawyer.’

‘Andrew Hutcheon – sees every angle and out-thinks the opposition.’

‘Charles Buss – deep legal knowledge and a canny feel for litigation tactics.‘

‘Rob Fidoe is an excellent practitioner, who is building a very strong commercial litigation practice across a number of technical areas, including renewables, oil and gas, shipping/commodities and IT.’

‘Rob Fidoe is well liked by clients who appreciate his focused but easy manner. He has particular strength in Asian work.‘

‘The team has a standout cross-cultural, cross-jurisdictional ability that is unique in the mid-market. It can understand common law and civil code perspectives, as well as navigate the complexities that arise; and it avoids the arrogance of the larger organisations that do this work.’

‘Peter Wood knows his stuff and is great to work with.’

‘Eleni Polycarpou worked successfully on a difficult litigation in the High Court, managing client expectations very well.’

‘Sinead Harris is hardworking and on top of all the issues.’

‘Sinead Harris brings cross-border insights from her experience in working in other jurisdictions.’

‘Roberto Moruzzi – vastly experienced senior-level partner, who has conducted a wide range of commercial disputes, and with specialist knowledge of sports disputes.’

‘Lesley Timms is extremely hands-on, knowledgeable and on top of the file.‘

‘Stephen Ross is very experienced. A safe pair of hands with excellent client skills, and who has clients’ commercial objectives firmly in mind.‘

‘Very strong team and renowned for a reason – particularly good on sports litigation, great client service, and tip-top engagement with counsel.’

‘Edward Craig – experienced, commercially minded and determined to get the best results for clients.‘

‘Stewart Hey is diligent and always direct.’

‘Rhys Novak is fantastic.’

‘Rhys Novak is practical and strategic, and handles clients very well.‘

‘Charlotte Pender is always questioning and probing to ensure she provides the best advice.‘

‘Stewart Hey, Charlotte Pender and Caroline Greenwell are responsive, efficient and pragmatic, while clearly always focusing on the bests interests of their clients.‘

‘Legal director Max Davis is tenacious and an incredibly hard fighter.‘

‘Gowling’s commercial litigation department offers a very able and experienced team for substantial commercial litigation, and at rates far below those charged by the Magic Circle.’

‘James Sidwell is a super lawyer and a great team player, who gets the best out of his associates and Counsel for the benefit of clients. He is also extremely popular with clients because of his easy manner and direct advice.’

‘Andrew Smith – cool head, great judgement, superb client manager and excellent team leader.‘

‘Andrew Smith is a star litigator. If I were in trouble, I would head straight to Andrew’s door. Outplays colleagues at Magic Circle and other firms.‘

‘Catherine Naylor and Tom Cox were available 24/7 to respond to our questions, and to respond to often-ludicrous deadlines imposed by the lawyers acting for our opponents. They gave sound, practical and well- considered advice, and we were always confident that we were being guided well.’

‘Catherine Naylor is excellent in her communications with clients and Counsel, as well as in managing her team effectively. The client was delighted with her work on the matter – I would highly recommend her and her team.’

‘Catherine Naylor is an exceptional litigator. She is really clever, spots all the angles, and has great judgement. She is also a delight to work with and very popular with clients.‘

‘Principal associate Tom Cox is very hardworking, takes on responsibility, and gets on top of everything.’

‘Magic Circle quality in a boutique setting, with a partner-led approach that leads to very high-quality representation.’

‘Has a very broad level of expertise and experience – a go-to practice for any dispute resolution work.’

‘A very efficient and capable team with in-depth commercial knowledge.’

‘Kristopher Kerstetter really knows this area well, and is hands on and sensible.’

‘Christopher Braithwaite has a wealth of experience in general commercial disputes, understanding how a court will respond to a particular point, and always thinking several steps ahead of the opponent.‘

‘Christopher Braithwaite is a measured, tactically astute litigator – focused on what matters.’

‘Christopher Braithwaite has a huge breadth of experience and real gravitas and judgement.’

‘Joanna Pearson is a superb lawyer and really good to work with. Efficient and knowledgeable.‘

‘An excellent team of highly skilled individuals.’

‘Friendly, collegiate and effective team.’

‘John Magnin gives clear, strategic and practical advice – a wise counsel’

‘Martin King is excellent. His grasp of both sides of the litigation is tremendous, and he ensures that his client’s position is forwarded in the strongest possible terms.’

‘A strong problem-solving focus allied with formidable legal and organisational skills make this a formidable dispute resolution team; and the group collaborates very effectively with its global offices to provide a one-stop service for international disputes.’

‘Peter Morton – an outstanding combination of analytical and organisational skills means that Peter provides highly effective leadership, and he secures successful outcomes for his clients. He is approachable and alive to the pressures that dispute resolution imposes on industry.‘

‘Special counsel Tim Fox is a resourceful litigator, who is always on top of the detail and ensures he secures positive results for clients.’

‘The team always offers the right service for the piece of litigation concerned, whether it is a nine-figure fraud dispute or a six-figure case for a private client. It has a broad range of expertise, covering the full range of commercial litigation (domestic and international), and I have been particularly impressed by the team’s careful planning of cases from the start, which inspires confidence in clients.’

‘Richard Foss covers a broad range of cases, providing more than the usual level of direct input as the supervising partner; and he is excellent at strategic legal thinking and client care.’

‘Richard Foss is the lead partner in commercial litigation – he is fantastic with clients and pulls them in.

‘Ryan Mowat is one of the finest commercial litigators currently in practice – combining technical legal knowledge with an impeccable litigator’s instinct, client-handling skills, and negotiating nouse.’

‘Fiona Simpson is a seasoned commercial litigator, with particular capabilities in civil fraud. She always has a complete grasp of a case, and has a sharp focus on the client’s objectives.’

‘The support of Fiona Simpson was great and the empathy was appreciated. Fiona Simpson is commercially astute, tough, an excellent lawyer, and possesses great litigation judgment.

‘Will Christopher is hugely insightful, and great at mastering the right strategy.‘

‘Mary Young is very good at playing the long game on cases. Never gives up and can pluck fantastic settlements out of thin air.’

‘This is an excellent firm for commercial litigation – commercially-focused advice that is efficiently delivered, and with a wide and interesting range of clients and matters. One of the best firms in this market.’

‘Clive Greenwood has a huge market presence – extremely impressive. He is very bright, has great attention to detail, and is a tremendously calm and reassuring presence in a team.‘

‘Mark Lim is my go-to solicitor. Having worked with the legal profession for more than 25 years, I have not come across a better commercial dispute resolution solicitor. Mark is prepared to go the extra mile for his clients – a joy to work with and an abundance of knowledge. A truly first-class solicitor.’

‘Andrew Wanambwa is a very experienced partner. While he specialises in dispute resolution, he can turn his hand to other areas as appropriate. He always returns calls (unlike many these days) and is generous with his time.‘

‘Andrew Wanambwa is a first-rate lawyer with terrific judgement and client skills. Both highly commercial and unflappable – a very easy person to deal with.’

‘Neil Parkes is a class act – very good judgement, well liked by clients, and achieves great results.’

‘Managing associate Fraser McKeating is efficient and a very safe pair of hands – a rising star.’

‘Managing associate Nigel Enticknap is excellent. He is very efficient and turns out consistently very good work.‘

‘A great firm which offers clients a stellar service at reasonable rates. Among its partners, the firm has some of the most experienced and respected litigators managing high-value complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation, supported by a team of excellent associates; and the merger of PCB and Byrne & Partners gives it a critical mass capable of handling the largest of commercial disputes.’

‘Anthony Riem is first-rate with clients.’

‘Trevor Mascarenhas and Anthony Riem are well-known seasoned litigators. Nick Ractliff is also an accomplished lawyer, and an asset on any major case.’

‘Trevor Mascarenhas and Nick Ractliff are both brilliant litigators.’

‘Nick Ratcliff is an incredibly smart and analytical lawyer. The degree of commercial acumen that he brings to his cases is exceptional, even by comparison to partners at other top litigation firms.’

‘Trevor Mascarenhas has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and is an astute strategist in high-value claims.’

‘Trevor Mascarenhas is one of the very best commercial litigators in London. Able to hold off whole teams from the largest firms with one hand.‘

‘Trevor Mascherenas is an able team leader, with a sensible approach to achieving a positive result for his client.’

‘Penningtons provides a bespoke service to meet its clients’ needs – one of the strongest teams around for mid-market commercial litigation.’

‘Operates a highly sophisticated litigation outfit, and is exceptional in dealing with top-end shareholder and director disputes. The team adopts a very pragmatic approach to its cases, and is particularly exceptional in achieving the best outcome for the client without the need to litigate the case all the way to trial.‘

‘Richard Marshall is as tactically astute as he is knowledgeable. It is the breadth of his experience that is of the greatest benefit to the clients. Whether in mediation or immediately before trial, he provides a calm reassurance that the best result will be achieved.‘

‘Richard Marshall is fiercely bright, and shows exceptional commercial acumen. His skills really stand out when advancing the client’s case in a mediation context, or when negotiating with the other side.‘

‘Richard Marshall is very experienced, knowledgeable and strong strategically.‘

‘David O’Brien is a cut above the rest – sees points that others would not.‘

‘Alex Fox’s enthusiasm ensures that claims are driven forward with a clear strategic vision, and senior associate Charlotte Hill is a rising star.‘

‘Oliver Cooke is an excellent senior associate with in-depth legal knowledge, and who takes a sensible and commercial approach to resolving disputes.’

‘Bristows stands out as a high-end, mid-market litigation firm determined to add value for clients. From the point of view of a barrister instructed by them, it provides some of the best, most focused sets of instructions that I see – and this has happened often enough for it not to be a one-off. The team is also very outcome-driven, and sensitive to clients’ commercial goals and needs.’

‘Mark Brown and Angela Fouracre are both excellent.’

‘Mark Brown gets the very best from his excellent associates.’

‘Angela Fouracre has a huge wealth of knowledge in IT disputes. She thinks around all aspects of a dispute, and is an important adviser not only on the law but also on wider strategic and commercial considerations.’

‘Anna Cook is a highly experienced IT disputes lawyer, who knows the implementation, outsourcing and software licensing markets extremely well. Anna has a very engaging manner, is great with clients, and often disarms opponents.

‘Anna Cook thinks deeply about strategy, and offers very clear and sound advice on why we should take certain actions. She is able to gain a good understanding of complex issues quickly and presents the arguments effectively in court documents. Like her colleagues at Bristows, she is very easy to work with.’

‘Of counsel Robert Graham is one to watch – exceptionally bright, very knowledgeable on technology and related IP rights, and pragmatic and focused.’

‘Westley Walker is an outstanding senior associate, who has an exceptional eye for detail, strong communication skills and sound judgement.’

‘DWF’s commercial litigation team combines excellent strategic command of the law with responsiveness and transparency. For us, the transparency was critical. DWF saw itself as a partner, not a service provider, and participated accordingly, helping us navigate the complex issues with a view towards the best outcome.’

‘A very good, commercial mid-market litigation and dispute resolution practice.’

‘Jonathan Isaacs has excellent strategic vision, is very focused on achieving the correct result for the client, and writes superb letters to opponents!’

‘Jonathan Isaacs’ calm exterior hides a highly intelligent mind and steely approach.‘

‘Joshua Fineman is an exceptional partner. In my fifteen years or so of international commercial disputes, I have encountered few other lawyers who merit being called exceptional. Joshua is strategic, yet tactical, and thoughtful, yet responsive, to exigencies that arise.’

‘Outstanding teamwork with effective supervision partner and exceptional support from senior associates down to trainees – very responsive, with proactive management of client expectations.’

‘Tom Bolam is an astute litigator and has a good manner with clients. From a counsel perspective, he strikes the right balance between constructive comment and respecting counsel’s advice.‘

‘Garbhan Shanks – outstanding at client management, excellent commercial instincts and a hands-on approach.’

‘Garbhan Shanks is exceptionally able and very experienced.‘

‘John Evans was superb as the partner. He was well-versed in the detail, and his analysis really assisted the case in cutting through the mountain of material provided by the other side.‘

‘John Evans was super to work with – innovative in how he came up with ways to build our case. He focused on understanding our objectives right from the start and the work was aligned with these objectives. This innovative and supportive approach helped achieve an outcome that was far above our expectations.’

‘Mark Buckley has great expertise in Privy Council appeals, as well as good knowledge of the Indian market.’

‘Mark Buckley – hardworking, level headed and dependable, Mark is someone you want on your side. His commercial work is bookended by his expansive Indian practice and his top-tier Formula 1 cases, where he has an enviable reputation.’

‘The team has sound tactical and strategic instincts, and a very sound grasp of the client’s ultimate objectives.’

‘Sandi Simons and the team as a whole have always provided the detailed knowledge, drive and enthusiasm to keep us going.’

‘Matthew Leverton is a star partner with excellent judgement and client focus.‘

‘Louis Castellani is a veteran litigator and very astute strategist.‘

‘Louis Castellani is a standout partner, with extremely astute litigation instincts.‘

‘Sofie Hoffman has been excellent at focusing on the important issues, while also navigating some very sensitive personal/relationship complexities between the various parties to the litigation.’

‘Lizzie Williams and Georgina Long – both very able senior associates who should go far.’

‘Lizzie Williams is a rising star. She is hugely hardworking, with a great eye for detail without ever losing sight of the big picture.’

‘A truly personalised service. The team works tirelessly for its clients, but in a way that is directed to clients’ (often very specific) needs.’

‘All the skill of a Magic Circle firm, but without the price tag.’

‘The team worked exceptionally well together. It even made itself available at the weekend as we approached the trial date.’

‘Fees are in line with the competition and I paid for what I got, which was a winning result!’

‘Dominic Offord is a standout. He has the perfect balance of letting team members do their jobs, understanding the detail, and driving the case in the best direction for the client. He is also delightful to work with.’

‘Joel Leigh – genuinely very impressive. He is incredibly committed, and, despite his seniority, is very hands on to make sure the clients receive exceptional service. Particularly good in commercial litigation that has a sports law or insolvency focus, but a great all-rounder too.’

‘Duncan Bagshaw – speed, efficiency, availability, and analytical skills.‘

‘Arish Bharucha is a thoughtful partner, but with a strong sense of what is commercially practicable. Excellent at advising clients, particularly on strategic decisions in cases where the position changes as the proceedings progress.’

‘The team at Keidan Harrison is dynamic, hardworking, innovative and client focused. It is punching above its weight in the market and getting great results.’

‘Marc Keidan – he’s been there and got the t-shirt – what he doesn’t know about commercial disputes is not worth knowing.’

‘Marc Keidan is a standout practitioner. He is always thinking multiple steps ahead in developing strategy for his cases and distils complex problems for his clients in a user-friendly manner. He is also a pioneer in the litigation space, constantly looking (and finding) where the next big area of work will develop.’

‘Marc Keidan and Luke Harrison are going places with this firm – unstuffy, fast-moving and nimble litigators.’

‘Marc Keidan and Luke Harrison are tenacious, but technically strong and also innovative.’

‘Luke Harrison brings creativity and enthusiasm in equal measures to his practice.’

‘Luke Harrison is an excellent lawyer – creative, driven and determined to go the extra mile for clients; and for a partner, he is extremely hands on.

‘Managing associate Kit Smith is one to watch. He is a mature, confident and really good lawyer – fantastic with clients, very smart and conscientious, and he recently received a well-deserved promotion.’

‘A well-planned and meticulously-run boutique firm, with a number of outstanding professionals.‘

‘International experience, and a young, bright and hardworking set of lawyers.‘

‘Available, proactive, efficient and pragmatic.‘

‘Andrew Ford is sharp and incisive.‘

‘Andrew Ford and senior associate Chris Atkinson – the perfect balance between capability, affability, availability and knowledge.‘

‘Andrew Ford and Chris Atkinson are really good at making things run smoothly, giving a sense of full control during the process – cannot recommend them more enthusiastically.‘

‘Caroline Phipps is a top lawyer and very, very bright.‘

‘Exceptional in-depth understanding and analysis of the client’s case and the associated principles.’

‘The Orrick team brings an unusually intelligent approach to every instruction.’

‘Orrick’s team is unrivalled in terms of ability and experience.’

‘Simon Willis is a standout partner – highly intelligent, commercially minded, and a determined advocate for his client.’

‘Simon Willis distils the essentials in a very clear and reassuring manner.’

‘Simon Willis – technically excellent, highly pragmatic and incredibly experienced.’

‘Simon Willis is fantastic. He is completely unflappable and always provides excellent advice.’

‘Amanda Voss is very experienced, and has very strong project management expertise.’

‘Excellent integration between the contentious and non-contentious teams, and between partners and associates – an advantage of a relatively small and close-knit firm.’

‘This is a hidden gem in the London litigation market: PHB will make a client feel taken care of, while building the best team to suit the demands of any given case.’

‘PHB is a safe pair of hands operating in this market, which is the most important thing.’

‘An excellent team that works collaboratively with clients and Counsel – adapted well to remote and hybrid working, and always ready to go the extra mile.’

‘Lucas Moore is a standout partner. He is always looking for innovative approaches to cases, and works seamlessly with Counsel to devise strategy and arguments.’

‘Ane Vernon – 100% committed to her clients and a real team player.’

‘Georgina Bayley has brought real heft to the firm’s commercial litigation offering. She is very client focused, efficient, and absolutely brilliant.’

‘Georgina Bayley – excellent client skills combined with a deep knowledge of procedural and substantive law that she wears lightly.’

‘A highly talented team that works well together and provides first-rate skills at every level.’

‘Bill Molloy is one of the most personable people you could hope to meet, while being an excellent lawyer, strategist and tactician. He knows how to get the best out of his people and is utterly unflappable.‘

‘Bill Molloy is a heavyweight commercial litigator, with a strong knowledge of tech disputes.’

‘Bill Molloy – a great strategist and will fight your corner without fail.‘

‘Susie Wakefield is a standout partner at Shoosmiths – approachable and hands-on to understanding the issues arising in our business. She always considers the appropriate structuring of a matter, who is best placed to help, and how Shoosmiths can add value.’

‘Philip Tansley and the remainder of the team (which included senior associate Matthew MacLachlan) demonstrated excellent client management and engagement skills; were always on top of broader strategy issues; and delivered timely, well-thought out advice.’

‘Elliot Bishop is a standout partner with an impressive following. He is commercial, easy to work with, and very clever.’

‘Associate John Shirley is exceptionally bright and hardworking – one to watch for the future.’

‘The team at Steptoe is a pleasure to work with – super efficient and creative. The lawyers identify their clients’ strategic objectives, and then set about devising tactics to meet them, rather than litigating through the same-old worn strategies that others deploy as a reflex.’

‘Angus Rodger, in particular, is great. He has excellent instincts for a winning point, and sees what really matters in the case much more readily than most.’

‘Angus Rodger is a very capable and knowledgeable lawyer, who is able to express himself in a user-friendly way.’

‘Leigh Mallon is absolutely top tier. He is a brilliant and hands-on litigator, who combines impressive legal expertise with strategic thinking – everything a client could wish for. He certainly is one of the best litigators I have worked with.’

‘Leigh Mallon – smart and hardworking’

‘Leigh Mallon is excellent. His attention to detail is extraordinary, combined with an ability to see the larger picture.’

‘We have worked with fantastic lawyers within Steptoe & Johnson, including Ivan Gordienko, who is an exceptional lawyer and partner leading a great team.‘

‘Associate Alex Green is a rising star in the sector.’

‘An outstanding alternative to the Magic Circle firms in London. It has built a very serious London team in this area in a short space of time by very astute lateral hires and rapid promotion. The group has the capacity and skillsets to go toe-to-toe with the best and never fails to impress.‘

‘Peter Burrell is a very hands on, robust and forensic investigator. You know you are in safe hands and his strategic application is second to none.‘

‘Peter Burrell is a remarkable litigator and leads his team from the front. He has a prodigious appetite for work, displays first-class judgement, and draws heavily from the very talented team behind him.‘

‘The standout partner is Peter Burrell. His day-to-day knowledge of the detail (despite his seniority) is incredible – you know you’re being advised by someone that really gets the case.‘

‘Simon Osborn-King is very experienced – a safe pair of hands.‘

‘Simon Osborn-King is excellent.‘

‘Jerry Healy is very clever. A very sharp lawyer, but polite, thoughtful and respectful of those he is working alongside.‘

‘Associate Giles Harvey is utterly committed – a future star.‘

‘The team brings together years of courtroom experience, with a total dedication to achieving the client’s objectives in a cost-effective way. It has real breadth of experience in a number of different fields, from financial services, arbitration, oil and gas, to partnership disputes.‘

‘Robert Paydon is incredibly hardworking and very focused on delivering the best outcome for the client.‘

‘Robert Paydon is tenacious when dealing with opponents and pursuing arguments in court, but he is sufficiently commercial and realistic to know when to move on. He has excellent client-handling skills.‘

‘Robin Pickworth’s client care is exemplary. He focuses on the early and strategic resolution of disputes, and does so successfully and in the best interest of his client.‘

‘James Thorndyke is an excellent partner – very commercial and with a great eye for detail.‘

‘James Thorndyke is very good – personable, with excellent commercial and legal instincts, and trusted by clients.‘

‘Senior counsel Andy Kerman has excellent tactical judgement, and is a hugely experienced and savvy litigator.‘

‘Associate Emma Shaw is an excellent lawyer who gives matters 110%.‘

‘The team at Boodle Hatfield consistently demonstrates excellent strategic judgement and commercial insight. The individuals within the team are great team players and incredibly user friendly. Boodle Hatfield is also one of the market leaders in terms of gender diversity and equality, and has taken proactive steps to ensure flexible working for its staff.’

‘Simon Fitzpatrick is absolutely excellent – great strategic thinking as well as client handling.‘

‘Simon Fitzpatrick is a truly outstanding commercial litigator. A perfect blend of strategic thinking and targeted aggression. His insight into the direction of a case never fails. He is also great at getting the best from his team.’

‘Simon Fitzpatrick is the ideal person to be running a serious piece of big-ticket litigation.‘

‘Simon Fitzpatrick is strategically very strong and has superb judgement.’

‘Kellie Jones has great client care and a highly commercial approach.’

‘Rebecca Foden is an outstanding senior associate – super-smart and efficient.’

‘Rebecca Foden is one of the best I’ve worked with.‘

‘An excellent team, delivering high-quality work in a very commercial and responsive manner.‘

‘Magic Circle service at regional firm rates.‘

‘Sian Edmunds is a trusted adviser. She has taken time to truly understand our business (and us), and always offers sensible, commercial and pragmatic advice.‘

‘Matthew Walker is absolutely first rate – very bright, an extremely good lawyer, very commercially-minded, and a terrific manager of cases.‘

‘Michael Ward is tireless and creative.‘

‘Michael Ward is energetic, enthusiastic and determined to find solutions for his clients even in the most difficult case. Nothing fazes him.‘

‘Michael Ward was notable for his excellent client-handling skills and strategic vision.‘

‘Senior associate Annabel Holloway is detail-oriented and responsive.‘

‘Efficient, approachable and responsive team, and particularly experienced in group litigation matters. A pleasure to work with.’

‘David Greene is very experienced, and especially good with strategy and identifying commercial solutions.’

‘David Greene is exceptional and will take the time to engage fully. He is an exceptional strategic thinker.’

‘David Greene and senior associate Fred Sheppard are exemplary professionals, who are able to provide both practical and doctrinal perspective on very complex issues involving international commercial and financial litigation.‘

‘David Greene and Fred Sheppard have vast international experience that allows them to see a particular case from various angles and offer the clients unexpected and clever solutions.’

‘Zahira Hussain explained the process in a class action in a very helpful manner – very knowledgeable and helpful.’

‘Senior associate Thomas Johnson is frighteningly efficient and refreshingly direct – he is a real asset in the team for heavy-duty litigation.

‘Associate Ian Chai provided valuable assistance with a very knotty company dispute. He worked tirelessly, and his diligence was helpful in ensuring the application was successful.’

‘Magic Circle quality at mid-market rates.‘

‘This is a seriously competent, astute group of lawyers. They combine a strong command of the law with a personal touch that seems to attract a high calibre of lay clients.‘

‘Benedict Walton is a standout partner with terrific instincts.‘

‘Benedict Walton – hugely commercial and great at litigation  psychology.‘

‘Benedict Walton has good tactical sense and gives well-considered advice. An excellent no-nonsense commercial litigator, whose approach is strategic and innovative. He gets results.‘

‘Andrew Head is more hands on than any other partner I have worked with.  Very willing to roll up his sleeves and get into the detail, but keeps the big picture in sight.‘

‘Caroline Harbord is tenacious and with great instincts.‘

‘Bryan Shacklady – recently promoted to counsel, but could easily be (and probably should be) a partner – able to run the most complex litigation.‘

‘A highly reliable and deeply experienced mid-market litigation outfit, with a team of knowledgable lawyers who are able to add to its highly-regarded offering by drawing in assistance from complementary departments within the firm.’

‘Gavin Foggo is gaining a well-deserved reputation for being able to handle the biggest commercial fraud cases.’

‘Gavin Foggo is a tremendous litigator with many years experience. He gets to the issues quickly and provides straightforward advice.’ 

‘Tom Custance is deeply experienced and unflappable. A litigator to have on your side.‘

‘Peter Ashford is excellent – really interested in the law and unswerving in his desire to use the law to the advantage of his clients; and he is supported by a good team of really bright associates.’

‘Peter Ashford gets to the heart of the legal questions in a case and grapples with them. He is willing to go to any length to find a legal route to victory for his client in court. He is also commercially pragmatic and won’t fight silly points.’

‘David Butler is a standout commercial and fraud litigator who has seen it all before; and new partner Evie Meleagros is incisive, imaginative and hardworking.‘

‘Legal director Rebecca Richardson was deservedly promoted this year – quietly on top of the material and highly effective in her litigation role.’

‘A strong US presence in our sector which is very useful for cross-border matters. It allowed us to use one firm for all issues no matter the jurisdiction.’

‘The team operates at the intersection of litigation, restructuring and transactional law. It is therefore the perfect team for difficult restructuring and enforcement scenarios, and it is equally at home acting for all sorts of financial institutions.’

‘Small, focused team with innovative thinking, good team relationships and sensible advice.’

‘On top of the detail, with very clear, good and commercial advice and excellent support to the counsel team.’

‘Andrew Savage is good at thinking outside the box.’

‘Andrew Savage was excellent to work with.’

‘Associate Kimberley Smith is very focused and hardworking, and has excellent drafting skills.’

‘Work was completed within the timeframe specified, and there was an eagerness to help us resolve a potentially messy scenario as quickly and efficiently as possible.‘

‘When first engaging the firm, partners were available to have initial discussions so as to find potential solutions. We had to go away and think about moving forwards, but we did not find McGuireWoods to be pushy when doing so. When we did decide to move forwards some time later, the process was painless and quick, in terms of onboarding us as clients and figuring out a plan of action.’

‘We received excellent client service from the entire team, and would not hesitate to return to McGuireWoods or indeed recommend them.’

‘This is a department that is populated by highly talented, committed lawyers, who behave with the utmost skill and professionalism.’

‘The proactiveness of the associates was truly exceptional.‘

‘William Boddy was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.’

‘Chloe Steele remained our point of contact and was excellent.‘

‘Chloe Steele, who recently made partner, is absolutely great.’

‘Very good lawyers.’

‘Efficient, productive, unfussy and effective.’

‘A strong team that runs high-value complex litigation with an international cross-border focus.’

‘Oliver Cain is a highly experienced, efficient litigator, who delivers excellent value for money in litigation, and provides a strategic cross-check in collaboration with overseas lawyers and London barristers.’

‘Simon Cohen – a managing associate who has a very hands-on approach to complex litigation and good attention to detail.’

‘Not only is the team exceptionally helpful in times of commercial disputes, the service is provided in a friendly, approachable and accessible manner. I would highly recommend its services to small and medium-sized businesses in resolving disputes, and protecting rights and assets in a prompt and efficient manner.’

‘I received excellent service. Rudi Ramdarshan and his team understood the significance of the case and were very proactive in exploring available defences and anticipating how the case was going to pan out. Their advice was measured and realistic. I felt constantly supported and updated by this efficient team, for whom nothing was too much to ask.’

‘Rudi Ramdarshan is a standout partner. He has a very good grasp of the law and procedure, and excellent judgement on what is likely to work in a difficult case. Rudi is also an easy person to work with and a very good listener.‘

‘Rudi Ramdarshan was an outstanding litigator with an excellent team ethos and a reassuringly confident approach. He remained unphased by numerous procedural setbacks, and was robust and thoroughly detailed in his responses to the opponent.’

‘Rudi Ramdarshan and Benjamin Frost are fantastic litigators – really diligent and with fantastic client-care skills.’

‘David Burns is a strategic thinker, who is incisive and commercial. He is also a brilliant litigator and negotiator – no one fights as hard as David Burns, and he really knows his way around joint venture disputes.‘

‘Victoria Huxley is a superb litigator who comes across as calm and considered, yet has real grit and uses her knowledge to devastating effect in her written work. Few people are able to outwork Victoria. She is particularly strong in director and shareholder disputes.’

‘Jonathan Chan has grown over the years to be a brilliant litigator. He fights hard and demonstrates knowledge well beyond his experience.‘

‘RK has a small but very effective team of clever and motivated commercial litigators.’

‘Georgina Squire is very impressive for her approachability, the way she approaches litigation, and her grasp of pertinent issues at such high speed.‘

‘Georgina Squire – very upbeat and ambitious in her approach.‘

‘Georgina Squire knows everyone, while Martin Meredith has terrific judgement and is a tough litigator.’

‘Hannah Sharp is a partner who stands out as commercially savvy, very intelligent, and with a great instinct for points that will work (or not).’

‘Kate Rigby can turn her hand to anything and gets on top of the detail swiftly; and Kate’s positive attitude makes the most complex cases feel much more manageable!‘

‘Laura Matthews deserves mention as a hardworking and extremely thorough junior partner, whose persistence in getting difficult matters over the line always pays off.’

‘Senior associate James Kidd has great attention to detail – no matter what you think may have been overlook or missed, it hasn’t. Great asset to any team and a great work ethic.’

‘The team is very commercial and sensible, and attuned to client needs – amazing value for such an able group of solicitors.’

‘The team at Russell-Cooke is technically very good – impressive knowledge of the insolvency legislation and how best to use it to the client’s advantage.’

‘Mark Fletcher is particularly good. Always available and responds very quickly to any query.’

‘Mark Fletcher – sound lawyer and good tactician – full of common sense.’

‘Elliot Elsey – very calm and considered, and gives great practical advice. He is pragmatic when he needs to be, and really puts himself in the client’s position.‘

‘Elliot Elsey is really great – knows which points to push and how to make progress.’

‘Emily Mitcheson is a very hands-on senior associate and one to watch. She spots issues early and gets on top of the detail. She is also a good communicator.’

‘Senior associate Ricky Cella is particularly strong.‘

‘An exceptional team of top-quality lawyers, from partners to junior associates.’

‘Alexander Weinberg is a great relationship manager – something that was absolutely critical to the success of the multi-handed litigation in which we were involved. I valued that quality very much.‘

‘Alexander Weinberg – a partner who knows his cases inside out and inspires confidence in his clients.‘

‘Oli Goldman is a thoughtful and hardworking solicitor, who is always aware of how best to advance his client’s case – a brilliant strategist and someone that you really want on your side. Deeply impressive.‘

‘Oli Goldman has an extraordinary tactical mind. He always knows how best to put pressure on the other side, and never loses sight of the big picture or ultimate goal, even when grappling with the detail of tricky commercial cases.‘

‘Senior associate Elizabeth Asher was very effective and efficient at managing the constant demands of a hard-fought speedy trial and dealing with a difficult client.’

‘Senior associate Josephine Mathew is a partner in waiting. She has strong tactical insight, the confidence and ability to run a difficult case by herself, and her drafting is worthy of a barrister. She will go far.’

‘Philip Blyghton is a standout senior associate. He is technically excellent, and his command of the procedural history and the disclosure in our very big case was superb. I would happily work with him again, as he made me look good!’

‘Teams are appropriately resourced, and partners are very engaged and hands on to ensure that cases are well run, in terms of giving advice and contact with clients, as well as the smooth running of the litigation process.‘

‘What is particularly great about this team is that strategic decisions are properly considered.’

‘Very commercially astute litigators, always with an eye on the long-term ramifications in the litigation; and they are able to anticipate and address issues well before they come to light in the litigation.‘

‘Able to adapt seamlessly between an aggressive approach when required, but keeping the door open to good commercial outcomes for the client.’

‘Partner expertise and hands-on involvement is always available. This allows for a very consistent application of strategy from start to finish.

‘James Crighton is a hands-on partner, who is on top of the detail in terms of the facts and the law, and has good judgement when it comes to making strategic and tactical decisions.’

‘James Crighton is an experienced and astute litigator.’

‘James Crighton is a pleasure to deal with.‘

‘Massively impresses with its knowledge. The team was friendly and really took a lot of the stress out of the situation. It gave me complete confidence in my case and its abilities to bring it to a successful conclusion.’

‘The expertise and legal knowledge were invaluable, explaining each process of the litigation, and making sure we were fully aware of our commitments and options.’

‘All contact was carried out very efficiently and bills were provided promptly. I feel that Axiom has legal expertise and experience for every subject.’

‘Daniel Gleek and Toby Matthews have a fantastic grasp of the law. I think they are superb!!’

‘Daniel Gleek provides expert advice on financial litigation issues.’

‘Daniel Gleek responds quickly to enquiries by email and telephone. His advice is expert, detailed and reassuring. I know he must be busy with other clients, but he always finds time to answer questions and says that there are no silly questions.’

‘Having dealt with Shilan Shah for many years, his knowledge of the law and precedents have been invaluable.’

‘The firm has a great pool of talent across its office, and often boxes well above its weight. The inter-departmental links work very well, allowing other relevant skills to be accessed easily when necessary.’

‘Great team for medium-sized commercial litigation. Competitively priced, but top-level legal service.’

‘This firm provides a reasonably-priced but high-quality commercial litigation offering, marked by practical, unstuffy, but thoughtful, advice. Its seasoned litigators are well able to run a case to trial, but lose no opportunity to settle it on advantageous terms where possible. The quality of its drafting of case documents is notably high.’

‘The team at BDB is focused on developing long-term relationships with clients, while new associates assigned are introduced and familiarised with client teams well. Compares well to other firms for litigation.’

‘Sinéad Lester has always been responsive when required, and quickly assesses the level of adviser we need and the budget we are comfortable with.’

‘Sinéad Lester has a really sharp and analytical mind – inquires into and explores the legal options thoroughly.’

‘Sinéad Lester is a very industrious, user-friendly litigator, who has particularly deep knowledge and experience of minority shareholder disputes. She works tirelessly for her clients, while at the same time providing them with carefully-thought-out practical advice.

‘Richard Langley is an exceptional lawyer. He has an eye for the detail, but doesn’t get lost in it. He is always happy to challenge received wisdom.’

‘Richard Langley is a very experienced and tactically astute litigator, who calmly and methodically investigates the opportunities and obstacles that his clients face, and discovers the best path for them to follow, however complicated and challenging the surrounding circumstances.‘

‘Extremely hardworking, commercially astute and client focused. A lean and effective team that is excellent at delivering practical solutions to clients and represents value for money.’

‘The Blake Morgan team consistently demonstrates rare levels of expertise. The litigators are extremely diligent, very strategic, and have a unique blend of skill and experience. The team also works collaboratively to offer clients an impeccable, holistic service.’

‘Sarah Rees is very smart and has a pro-client approach.‘

‘Justin Weare understands clients’ needs and is good at achieving what the client wants (and managing expectations where that is not feasible).’

‘Justin Weare is quite simply a superb lawyer. His knowledge of the law is outstanding, and he displays a commercial nous that affords his clients a strategic advantage in commercial litigation. Justin also always offers his clients the highest level of service in complex commercial matters.’

‘Alex Shirtcliff is a joy to work with for barristers.‘

‘Legal director Conor Daly is just great. A commercially-minded, determined and detail-driven litigator – unceasingly on the ball.’

‘Conor Daly is practical – knows his stuff and how to communicate it succinctly to clients. A solid and reliable adviser.’

‘Excellent, niche commercial litigation practice.’

‘Provides the expertise and experience of top-level Magic or Silver Circle firms with the flexibility and value of a small litigation boutique – delivers more bang for your buck than any other comparable law firm in London.’

‘Charles Fussell is a seriously experienced litigator, who goes the extra mile for his client. Exactly the kind of person you want with you in a fight!’

‘Charles Fussell has a great client manner and is a skilled communicator.‘

‘Charles Fussell is a top-class litigator and great strategist, who knows when to hit hard and when to pull a punch.‘

‘Simon Winter and Jonathan Cohen are very clever, hardworking and thoroughly nice people.’

‘Jonathan Cohen is an exceptional litigator. He combines breadth and depth of legal knowledge with being an astute tactician and a very personable demeanour that effectively disarms his opponents. A rare combination – a pleasure to work with.’

‘Elizabeth Stoppelmoor is an impressive tactician and strategist.’

‘A tiny but highly effective banking, commercial and fraud litigation boutique. With two top-flight partners and a brilliant quarterback, it is an outfit particularly suited to working for individuals and small/mid-size entities against banks and larger commercial or financial organisations. Relentless in its approach, it achieves excellent results at a low cost.’

‘A Magic Circle pedigree and attention to detail in a litigation boutique.‘

‘The team is led by Michael Sparkes and John Day, both very experienced commercial litigators, who give very hands-on leadership to their teams. Clients get an efficient and personal service.’

‘John Day is a humorous and clever solicitor with pragmatic advice, and Michael Sparkes is impressive, especially at building to mediation.’

‘Michael Sparkes is calm, unruffled, highly experienced, and utterly focused on dispelling myths put forward by the opposition.’

‘John Day is no-nonsense, always jovial and highly effective.‘

‘John Day is a highly motivated, keen strategist and very experienced litigator. You will want to have him on your team.’

‘Director Gopi Binning is one to watch.‘

‘Demonstrated an excellent ability to manage large complex cases. In particular, the team collaborated very well with Counsel in relation to difficult issues that arose on an almost daily basis, while at the same time managing the expectations and concerns of hundreds of clients.’

‘Director Imogen Randall effectively managed a large team – great to work with, even under a great deal of pressure. She was diligent, hardworking and cared deeply about the case we were working on.’

‘Hamlins’ litigation team knows its way around dispute resolution, and is reliable and commercial to deal with.’

‘An experienced and agile commercial litigation team, led by Amanda Burge. She does not merely front the offering, but provides a huge amount of partner involvement in all cases that require it. She gets through huge amounts of work, providing a service that is both super-responsive and extremely proactive.‘

‘Amanda Burge is a good technician, and is robust and tenacious in her dealings with opponents and other parties, never forgetting that any client involved in litigation is seeking a cost-effective service.’

‘Amanda Burge runs a well-drilled team – she delivers an excellent service and expects the same of her team. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Amanda Burge is exceptional – extremely responsive, very tenacious, and high-quality advice delivered at speed. Always on top of the situation,  and works incredibly hard to deliver a good service.’

‘Martin Ochs has an unrivalled knowledge of timeshare and holiday-related litigation, and his litigation tactics are second to none.’

‘Martin Ochs and associate Lauren Twidale provide a truly exceptional service. They have both developed an understanding of our industry model that few other firms possess.‘

‘Martin Ochs and associate Lauren Twidale are highly responsive and supportive, and I regard them as a pivotal resource upon which I rely for the success of my department. They display a remarkable understanding of the civil procedures rules and court process, and are exceptional strategists. In addition to the above, they are excellent value for money.’

‘Works co-operatively as an integrated team – relaxed but effective to work with.’

‘Strong commercial litigation expertise and excellent adaptation to the ever-changing legal market.‘

‘iLaw is a niche practice with top-level lawyers providing pragmatic commercially-driven litigation expertise.’

‘Mark Culbert navigates the ship with a steady, reliable hand. Good at getting value for money for clients and easy to work with.

‘Mark Culbert is a superb lawyer and litigator – I have worked with Mark for 20 years and would not instruct any other litigator in London.’

‘Tom Clark is a standout practitioner, who has been on hand at every step offering sound, pragmatic advice, and with a view to creating efficiencies where possible – he under-promises and over-delivers.’

‘Jenny Lau is responsive to clients, and with a good eye for the commercial realities.’

‘Jenny Lau is a superb commercial practitioner. She has enormous experience, is a creative thinker, and really fights for her clients.’

‘Strength in depth and goes the extra mile.’

‘Prepared to work hard and gets into the detail, keeping overall strategy well in mind.’

‘Consultant Peter Gould always pulls in interesting cases and has a good nose for a deal.’

‘Associate Lisa Gowers – great case manager, eye for detail, and encyclopaedic knowledge of the facts. Very dedicated to her clients.

‘Associate Shirin Vakilzadeh is brilliant to work with and works hard to make things run smoothly.’

‘The Constantine Cannon team merges creativity with commerciality. Quite simply, it always find a way to get things done.‘

‘Hardeep Nahal and his team are very proficient and diligent lawyers. They understand the mechanics of each individual case and approach it creatively, all the while keeping the client comfortable and updated. No question is too silly or time consuming.‘

‘Hardeep Nahal is a brilliant and experienced lawyer, who inspires confidence when approaching a new case. Timely and bullish, and always delivers.‘

‘Richard Pike achieves practical and commercial outcomes by first creatively exploring the limits of what is possible.‘

‘Of counsel Simon Yeung is a master at completing the seemingly impossible both on time and to budget.‘

‘A very competent, commercial litigation team.’

‘A fantastic and knowledgeable team that is well versed across many sectors that we have to deal with.’

‘Always available, forthright and direct, which saves a lot of time and ensures we act effectively.’

‘If one is looking for practical advice and a competent firm that will bill you fairly and not go over the top, this is the ideal law firm.’

‘I appreciate the exceptional service that the team provides to clients, with cases from medium to large – and it always holds its own.’

‘A pleasure to work with; and what impresses me is the common sense approach it adopts, rather than fighting and arguing everything, which is so often the case.’

‘Prompt attention, excellent focus on issues, simple but easily-understandable presentations, and available at short notice.‘

‘Philip Barden stands out as outstanding. He cares, works hard, is a tough negotiator and pragmatic. I have no hesitation in recommending him to clients, and he has always come good.’

‘Greenwoods represents a great alternative for us to the Magic/Silver firms. You know you are going to get excellent quality advice and solicitors (often ex-City lawyers) at a more reasonable rate.‘

‘The solicitors we deal with tend to be more pragmatic and flexible in their thinking, and really try to understand the commercial drivers/business requirements behind the advice we are seeking.’

‘Highly recommend them, and the team has genuinely nice people to deal with.‘

‘Practical, pragmatic and cost effective. Always thinking about strategy and the bigger picture, rather than simply going through the motions or getting too caught up in the detail.’

‘The firm is proactive and provides hands on practical advice while ensuring that tight deadlines are met. Its advice is focused on ensuring a cost-effective and effective delivery of the relevant service.’

‘The team recognises that issues faced by clients don’t occur always during 9-5 hours. It makes itself available to pick up the baton, and run with it at short notice and to very tight deadlines. This is exemplified by Huw Wallis who took on a new matter over the Christmas break with a three-day filing deadline, meeting it with efficiency and calmness.’

‘Huw Wallis is a pleasure to deal with and you always feel like a priority client.’

‘GSC brings together an incredibly wide range of specialists within a small firm. Its expertise ranges from media law, to construction disputes and international fraud.’

‘Very hardworking team with exceptional star quality. These lawyers know how to win a case.’

‘Michael Shapiro has provided expert advice on litigation, which has seen us successful in all our cases.’

‘Barry Samuels is outstanding for client care and attention, experience, profound knowledge and immediate responses. The firm’s charges are also reasonable.’

‘The vastly experienced Barry Samuels is sage and unflappable – the standout individual in this talented team.’

‘Barry Samuels – a living legend of the market. A lawyer who does not stop working until he gets results.‘

‘Barry Samuels is brilliant and approachable. He was born to litigate!’

‘Senior associate Sana Sheikh – a real future star in the making. Exceptionally bright and will go far.’ 

‘Personal-level involvement with the full combination of legal and business acumen to lay out a winning litigation strategy in litigation – allows this small firm to wipe the floor with larger, higher profile firms.‘

‘Attention to detail, leaving no stone unturned in devising strategy -great game theory from a legal angle.‘

‘Proactive people who are always putting their best foot forward for clients.’

‘Shilpen Savani stands out as an exceptionally bright, yet personable and commercial, litigation lawyer. He does his firm and his clients credit with his understated, yet incisive, delivery and excellent knowledge of the law.’

‘Shilpen Savani is extremely good – knowledgeable, clever, likeable, responsive and reliable. I cannot recommend him highly enough.’

‘Shilpen Savani and associate Henna Elahi have shown to have excellent communication skills – great ability to analyse the requisite information, using it in the best possible manner for the case.’

‘Fergus Buckley is a class act, who is full of energy and will leave no stone unturned for his clients.’

‘Fergus Buckley is excellent at taking a commercial and practical approach, managing client expectations and helping parties to reach sensible compromises. He also has great litigation instincts.’

‘The service provided to clients is of the highest quality.‘

‘The London office has the advantage of being able to draw on expertise from other offices, and does so – in particular from Sheffield and Crawley/Gatwick, under the able leadership of Dorrien Peters‘.

‘The team has a number of individuals, who are excellent and able to provide great service to clients, particularly Samantha Leung, who is hardworking, diligent and extremely able, and has a calmness that belies her experience.‘

‘Great strength in mid-market claims, bringing considerable expertise to such disputes.’

‘It is a very well coordinated team, in which work is always conducted at the appropriate level, and optimal from a costs perspective.‘

‘Jo Gregory is a very hands-on partner and has a great manner with clients.’

‘Jo Gregory is particularly impressive.’

‘Jo Gregory is of a far higher quality than one would necessarily expect from a firm of this size. She provides excellent litigation advice to high-profile clients, and is as likeable as she is competent and tenacious.’

‘Jennifer Maxwell-Harris is exceptional in defending her client’s interests and ensuring the best outcome for them, even in the most challenging situations. She is measured, calm under pressure and great to deal with.’

‘Jennifer Maxwell-Harris has real insight into the law, and how to use it for achieving practical goals.’

‘Jennifer Maxwell-Harris is an absolute standout. She’s wonderful to work with. She’s smart, detailed, committed, sensible, highly persuasive, and reasonably priced.’

‘Impressive ability to assemble a top-level and winning team.’

‘Great availability and extremely knowledgeable – we were in very safe hands (and we won our case).’

‘All the partners we worked with were very qualified and knowledgeable – very solid and experienced professionals. At all times, we were confident that they worked in our best interests as a client.’

‘Tamar Halevy’s integrity stands out – it genuinely feels like she has our interests at heart. Her personal dedication and commitment to finding the best solution to our legal issue has been incredibly reassuring.‘

‘Tamar Halevy does an outstanding job.  She is a highly experienced and very bright litigator, who combines intellectual depth with an empathetic manner and highly practical approach.‘

‘Tamar Halevy is not only an exceptional technical lawyer, but also a committed and hardworking team leader who keeps abreast of every aspect of the case. She really goes the extra mile to achieve the best outcome for her clients.‘

‘We reached the limit of our capacity to finance the overall trial but Tamar Halevy was able to find a solution so we could complete the trial. This shows that the firm takes the time to understand its clients and find solutions for them to attain their goals.‘

‘Jim Mackie is not only a pleasure to work with, but an outstanding solicitor. He has deep knowledge of clients’ industries; and deploys superb litigation and dispute resolution strategies, always with clients’ commercial objectives in mind.’

‘A brilliant team that is able to handle the largest and most complex matters calmly and effectively. Its calm approach conceals a steely core, and it is more than able to take aggressive action when needed.’

‘A Magic Circle service at significantly less cost. Hugely experienced in complex disputes and across disciplines, and with a valuable portfolio of clients that would make many rivals green with envy.‘

‘Christian Smith has vast experience in commercial disputes, fraud cases, and the interconnection between civil disputes and insolvency and regulatory issues. Pragmatic, not afraid of the fight, and completely committed to advancing clients’ interests.‘

‘Christian Smith is an outstanding litigator. Great with clients and really knows his stuff.’

‘Excellent partners and staff that helped us navigate the legal system, particularly Christian Smith.’

‘Christian Smith is always available to discuss matters and I value his commercial insight and approach.’

‘John Melville-Smith is an exceptional contentious trusts and estates lawyer. He is also very pragmatic in how he approaches matters and very cost conscious, so as to get the best deal for his clients.‘

‘John Melville-Smith is very sensible and respectful to all parties concerned when dealing with contentious matters. I have no hesitation in recommending him to clients as he is a safe pair of hands.’

‘The experience was very professional and accommodating.’

‘The team is absolutely professional when it comes to turnaround times and integrity. They adhere to the deliverables promptly and effectively.’

‘ A lovely team that works well, and with good knowledge across the board.’

‘Sneha Nainwal is a new partner who is definitely one to watch – very bright and will go far.‘

‘Sneha Nainwal  is exceptionally adept in identifying and assembling the perfect team of lawyers.’

‘Sneha Nainwal – great on international disputes.

‘Legal director Catherine Hammerson-Jones was very hands on and knowledgeable. Her turnarounds were remarkable.’

‘The team is very efficient, commercial and attentive. One of the best mid-market firms that I have come across. ’

‘Approachable and always available, offering considered, timely and pragmatic advice.’

‘An exceptionally lean and efficient team, headed by Mark Summerfield.’

‘When it comes to litigation, there is no person I would rather turn to than Mark Summerfield. Smart thinking, diligent, dynamic and very thorough – these attributes are what make Mark stand above the rest.’

‘Mark Summerfield is easy to deal with – strong experience, transparent and highly skilled.’

‘Mark Summerfield is not only a hard-fighting and skilful litigator, but an experienced mediator. He uses his experience as a mediator to get his clients into the best position to achieve their goals through settlement, without the need to fight it out in court.’

‘Mark Summerfield and Jeremy Harris are both excellent. They are on top of the detail of their cases, and address any issue raised by Counsel in a timely and efficient manner.‘

‘Mark Summerfield and Jeremy Harris prepare the clients extremely well for the next steps, and are clearly keen at all times to achieve the best possible outcome for them.’

‘Although a relatively small firm, it brings to bear the highest City standards., while rates are extremely reasonable and the service provided is top-notch.‘

‘Innovative, commercially switched-on, excellent lawyers.‘

‘A remarkable feature of Velitor is its ability to immerse itself in the highly technical aspects of the oil and gas industry, and to collaborate with engineering experts in distilling the essential points at issue.‘

‘Throughout my career I have worked with many international legal firms, and the team at Velitor, led by Seamus Andrew, is without a doubt the most effective.‘

‘In more than 40 years’ experience, it is my considered view that Seamus Andrew is one of the most effective lawyers around and I remain greatly indebted to him.‘

‘Seamus Andrew combines a remarkable knowledge of commercial law with an excellent understanding of business realities.‘

‘Christopher Lillywhite is extremely cerebral, personable and hardworking. Clients would be hard pressed to find a more able and effective litigator in any firm in London.‘

‘Christopher Lillywhite is a fantastically talented lawyer.‘

‘The entire team at Weightmans was superb throughout an extremely lengthy and complex process – a commercially-minded team, with good partner engagement and appropriate resourcing.’

‘James Denison was a pleasure to work with. I found him the consummate professional. Very thorough, especially with regards to his drafting of documents. He was also always available.’

‘Charles Boyne is just great – client focused and commercial in his approach.‘

‘Andrew Cromby is a really skilled commercial litigator. He has a particular specialism in professional services disputes, but his experience and skillset extends into general commercial litigation. He’s very bright, focuses on the commercial realities of a case, and works very hard and effectively in defending the interests of his clients.‘

‘Mark Surguy – great attention to detail.‘

‘We have received a first-class service from Andrew Cromby and principal associate Conrad McDonald, who have worked tirelessly in support of an ongoing issue.‘

‘Conrad McDonald – experience and ability beyond his years.’

‘Associate Kiri Hutton is an excellent recent addition to the team.’

‘Great strength from a small team.‘

‘Knows its specialist areas inside out and excellent for medium-sized disputes.’

‘Very responsive, switched on and good to work with. We always get full partner attention, which is rare for most firms these days.’

‘Advice is not merely template based, but takes into account the full complexity and nuance of each problem – deep sector experience and knowledge.’

‘Fully focused on clients’ issues, in-depth advice with options, and always practical and commercial. The lawyers also listen to clients and their particular concerns.’

‘Alan Owens is outstanding. All over the detail, but his particular strength is in understanding the client and where litigation will go.’

‘Alan Owens has solid gambling law expertise.‘

‘The very realistic and commercial senior associate Elizabeth Wiggin is very easy to work and delivers rapid turnarounds.’

‘The team at Zaiwalla always thinks strategically for the client- very good at grasping the key issues of complicated matters and devising a strategy around them Dealing with the team is very smooth, as one doesn’t have to go through different layers of people.’

‘Compared to some larger firms, Zaiwalla is a very cost-effective and shrewd law firm. Everyone at the firm is at a top-quality level.’

‘Sarosh Zaiwalla is a force of nature, who always personally discusses the case with the team and ensures it is abreast of the intricacy of the case. As a result, every member of the team becomes as effective as Sarosh himself, who has a great deal of knowledge and experience.’

‘Sarosh Zaiwalla is a leading light in litigation, always fighting hard for clients to secure the best results using any avenues available to them.

‘Leigh Crestohl has an excellent strategic mind and a great awareness of clients’ wider needs.’

‘Leigh Crestohl is a very experienced and wily litigator.’

‘Leigh Crestohl – very bright and capable.’

‘Leigh Crestohl has a very quick grasp on matters, and provides valuable advice to me and my business. Leigh is very knowledgable when it comes to the technicalities of the law, and he is sharp and almost instantly gets to the core of issues – his advice to the business often contributes towards strategic decisions we make.’