‘Beale & Co are market-leaders in the construction professional negligence sector with in-depth industry knowledge, keen commercial awareness, and highly specialist technical understanding. They are hard-working, dedicated, highly professional and tactically astute.’

‘The Beales team is a very strong and dynamic team who are particularly well skilled in dealing with defendant insurer construction disputed.’

‘Ian Masser – a total delight to work with. Michael Salau – clearly knows his stuff and what is the best next step for a case.’

‘Beales has a long history and a deep understanding of working with construction professionals. They know their clients, are in tune with the industry and aware of the challenges we face. One of their strengths is defending construction professionals and they are able to deal with the full spectrum of disputes.’

‘Ian Masser is a safe pair of hands who is able to run with any dispute. He provides sound strategic advice and delivers an efficient and cost effective service. He is always across the detail and is fully engaged on matters. We appreciate the level of ‘face time’ and that matters are not simply left to associates etc to deal with. He has built up a good rapport within the business and they are quick to identify him as a go to person.’

‘Beale & Co are experts in construction and professional negligence disputes. They regularly help our clients navigate the tricky waters of dealing with complex multi-party disputes, successfully resolving contentious matters in a cost effective manner.’

‘Peter Sewell is very approachable, knowledgeable and good commercial lawyer.’

‘Pragmatism and strategic thinking are the key strengths of this team. Their knowledge and experience of the construction sector is second-to-none – you feel that you are in a safe pair of hands.’

‘They have a high level of knowledge of the commercial/professional aspects of the professional negligence disputes they deal with, combined with first-rate legal expertise. They are also properly sensitive to the needs and interests of their clients.’

‘Rupert Warren is a true expert in the field: thoughtful and informed, but also truly client-focused and commercial. Andrew Bandurka is an elder statesman – highly experienced and dedicated to getting the right result for the client – seen it all, and knows how to deal with any problem that comes up.’

‘A great team with a great practice in the top end of the market.’

‘Chris Foster has a sharp intellect and very considerable experience as a (re)insurance litigator.’

‘HFW is a truly insurance-focused firm; you are always assured that their people have a genuine interest and expertise in the industry.’

‘Nicholas Heaton is fantastic. Technically superb, he is equally adept with the detail and the big picture and never loses sight of what the client wants and what capital the other side might make of certain litigation decisions. Nathan Sherlock is a different character in terms of personality but is very bright, very hard working and diligent and is able to manage large litigation on his own. Of the other partners, Angela Dimsdale-Gill is formidable and Matthew Bullen energetic’.

‘Nick Heaton is a class act – calm at all times, incredibly knowledgable and with a fantastic grasp of the correct tactical approach to a case’.

‘The Hogan Lovells professional negligence offering is exceptional, especially in claims within the pensions industry or wider financial services sectors. Outstanding lawyers, they think deeply about the legal issues, applying the law skillfully and imaginatively. But they are also remarkable in their skill at mastering every detail of even the most massive case, while never losing sight of the wood for the trees. They really commit to a client’s cause and are formidable opponents’. 

‘Very thorough and proactive team, always have the case under control’.

‘Matthew Bullen is very knowledgeable, experienced and hard-working. Nathan Sherlock provides excellent support’.

‘Matthew Bullen is very knowledgeable, experienced and hard-working. Nathan Sherlock provides excellent support’.

‘Angela Dimsdale-Gill – Very client focussed, highly experienced, total commitment to client interests, with a no stone unturned approach. Nathan Sherlock – very able, with good technical skills’.

‘Mayer Brown’s chief strength is in the way they analyse a case, leaving nothing to chance. No matter how complex the case, and extensive the documentation, the team will get on top of the issues and the detail and synthesise it so that the client can understand the key elements of the dispute and take the necessary decisions.’

‘Jim Oulton is one of the grandees of the professional negligence world. Jim is relentless in his pursuit of the right answer and clients always know they have a real battler in their corner.’

‘Tim Shepherd is a rising star. As a relatively new partner, he has already established a heavyweight following of clients. Tim brings thoughtfulness and passion to his work. He is also a real team player.’

‘Technically excellent, tactical, responsive, supportive and proactive. They’re a great, hard-working and very supportive team and a pleasure to work with. I have recommended this team to many.’

‘Mayer Brown has an excellent team- they are responsive and give clear and practical advice and clearly have a deep understanding and connections within the insurance market that brings added value to their advice.’

‘Jon Stone is a real expert in construction professional negligence claims. He always produces an excellent service. He is very good at managing key relationships and keeps everyone informed which helps drive claims forward. He is well respected by brokers, insureds and insurers due to his strong technical knowledge and experience in the insurance sector. Jon is very approachable and is clear on what his clients needs are.’

‘Michael Regan is a highly experienced and ultra-calm operator. Unflappable in a crisis. Always sees through the fog. James Morris – massive capacity for detail, hard work and focusing on what’s important.’

‘A first class professional negligence team acting for insured defendants, mainly solicitors. They have an excellent understanding of the law, commercial awareness of risk, tactical nous and a good client management skills’.

‘Michelle George is always completely on top of the facts, analytical in her approach, keen to explore all the options which could assist her clients, and generally one of the best in this field.’

‘NRF’s professional negligence team is experienced, professional and commercial. They combine a high degree of legal expertise, litigation strategy and good commercial judgement.’

‘Michelle George is brilliant. She is highly strategic, focused and diligent. Mike George is a real rising star for the future. He is very hard working and has very good judgment.’

‘An innovative team that provides a clear roadmap to a successful outcome. The team consistently provides excellent value for money.’

‘Michelle George – a superb legal brain as well as being commercially astute. Michelle cuts straight to the heart of a matter. An excellent strategist.’

‘Mike George is a pleasure to deal with even on the most difficult and sensitive matters. His combination of legal acumen, eye for detail and strategic thinking means he delivers time and again.’

‘Alan Stone – superbly good at managing enormous number of cases and bringing on young lawyers. Alexandra Anderson – a class act with no limits to her capabilities. She’s at the top of her game. Tom Green – very able and knows absolutely everything happening on all his cases which given the number is quite a feat.’

‘The team is very strong with juniors being available and knowledgeable and confident enough to express a view/take matters further rather than always waiting for a partner to tell them what to do..’

‘Alexandra Anderson is a powerhouse. Her work rate, availability, legal and industry knowledge is second to none. She is a lawyer that you would want on your side. Tom Green has been promoted to partner and can only really be described as ‘quality’. Seriously hard working with in depth knowledge of the matters for which he is responsible. He is also an absolute joy to work with, and very practical.’

‘I am a long term fan of Nick Bird at RPC. He is one of the top names in solicitors’ negligence claims. He is utterly reliable in the complex claims – intellectually top notch, thoughtful, insightful and creative. He leads a good team; the quality is consistent throughout.

‘RPC are the ‘go-to’ team for all professional negligence matters, whether for solicitors, accountants, surveyors, construction professionals etc.’

‘Certainly one of the if not the leading solicitors’ defence practice, dealing with the most substantial cases with great experience and depth.’

‘This is a team with strength in depth and some outstanding individuals. The best in London.’

‘Nick Bird – Thoughtful and careful, a delight to work with. Tim Bull – Enormously experienced. Graham Reid – Grounded and capable of extracting winning points of law.’

‘They take an effective, practical approach to litigation, with excellent client communication.’

‘Andrew Howell is an intelligent, careful partner, who supports his team very effectively and is sensitive to client priorities.

‘This is a very well-regarded team within the professional negligence market, with a well-deserved reputation for excellent legal service.’

‘I have worked with Andrew Howell and Julian Randall mostly, and I would recommend them to anyone with a difficult professional negligence or audit regulatory issue.’

‘Strong at every level. Stuart Broom is a highly intelligent junior partner. Andrew Howell is one of the leading names in the sector, with a deep knowledge of professional negligence litigation.’

‘Julian Randall and Andrew Howell: decades of experience in audit defence work for the big four and other major auditors. They have a depth of knowledge of the reality of auditing beyond any other London litigation team. Stuart Broom: Upcoming, rigorous, hard-working, with a depth of understanding of the field.’

‘Some of the best individuals in this area – Andrew Howell, Julian Randall, Stuart Broom – mean the team has a real depth of expertise/experience to draw on. In this area, Taylor Wessing punches well above its weight in disputes generally.’

‘Andrew Howell and Stuart Broom are fantastic at applying common sense to strategic and tactical problems: they ask all the right questions to make sure they don’t put a foot wrong. Julian Randall has a really sharp mind and digs into the really difficult legal problems to make sure the best points for the client are being identified.’

‘DWF has huge experience in professional negligence resulting from their longstanding connections and relationships with the insurance companies who fund most defendants in professional negligence actions. The sheer number of professional negligence partners they possess who are of the very highest quality is unrivalled.’

‘Lucy Tolond is a fantastic recent acquisition for DWF – I have worked with her for many years and she is technically excellent, robust, great with clients and a pleasure to work with. Harriet Quiney – very good on financial services-related professional indemnity work and policy coverage issues. A very robust but pleasant opponent. Ian Welland – a stalwart of the defendant professional indemnity scene, and well-respected by all.’

‘The DWF team were very understanding of our needs – they appreciated the pressures we were under maintaining the project progress despite the ongoing discussions, and very quickly understood the position and sought to justify and respond against comments received robustly and fairly. DWF helped a potentially difficult situation become manageable without becoming overly adverse and disruptive.’

‘Harriet Quiney demonstrates a wealth of knowledge in her field and gives us the confidence we are getting the appropriate advice. Damian McKinnon is very responsive and demonstrates high level knowledge in his field, again giving us complete faith and confidence in these individuals and the firm as a whole.’

‘Sheona Wood stands out as a personable yet incredibly smart, robust and knowledgeable practitioner in the field of professional negligence litigation. She is undeniably an asset for her clients.’

‘There is a wealth and diversity of experience amongst the partners and associates in the professional negligence team at DWF. It is a bit of a hidden gem in the London insurance market, providing first class service and advice with no fuss or bravado. They simply get the job done and done very well, first time.’

‘John Bennett is the complete expert in barrister’s and solicitor’s negligence. John is fantastic with clients, bringing calm and charm, as well as technical brilliance and commercial acumen. A real stand out in the market.

‘Excellent relationship building and global reach. We had a liaison partner in London, who put us in contact with partners in other offices and facilitated a smooth delivery of services. The advice was very clear and unambiguous.’

‘I have worked with Simon Brooks and Naz Gauri on a number of cases. They are in my experience both knowledgeable and experienced in the field of professional negligence and provide effective and focused representation for their clients.’

‘Simon Brooks has good judgement, which in my view is the key to effective representation.’

‘Naz Gauri and Simon Brooks provide excellent service and have a commercial approach. They are approachable and pragmatic.’

‘The team have a diverse range of skills and capabilities including using resources within other teams to assist with the legal advice given. The firm ensures we have good contacts within a range of offices and teams which assists with their overall offering and reserving and billing are transparent.’

‘Andrew McConnell is extremely approachable, communicative in terms of different strategies, and has a good knowledge of construction.’

‘They are a very visual team in terms of getting out in the market, attending events and offering training.’

‘A partner-led team where individual partners are closely involved in the cases but in a cost-efficient manner.’

‘Alasdair Dick is a bright, imaginative and engaged with a focus on securing successful outcomes for his clients. Jacqui Gillespie is an experienced litigator with sound judgement.’

‘I have worked with Alain Orengo who is a pleasant and hard working lawyer, good to collaborate with, always ready to listen and take on board my thoughts and come up with innovative solutions.’

‘Plexus Law has bags of experience in this area. A very focused and dedicated team who work extremely hard to get great results for clients. Very commercial and resolution-focused.’

‘Alain Orengo and Jacqui Gillespie are both stars. Alain is always on top of every last detail, he’s a pugnacious litigator, an expert negotiator and gets the best possible result for his clients. Jacqui too is fearsomely hard-working, always knows her brief inside out, can fight a case when required but always has an eye on the best commercial outcome.’

‘Plexus have a great team in professional negligence and professional discipline. Advice is first rate and they are efficient and cost effective.’

‘What has stood out to me about this team is the way in which they support you at every stage of the case by anticipating potential issues before they have arisen, by explaining clearly the various options involved and also by the collaborative nature of the team (they obtain the client’s views and find a solution with you rather than for you).’

‘What makes Adam Culy different from other lawyers/competitors is firstly his personable nature and being someone that always offers insight, suggestions and ideas when there are perceived road blocks or tricky situations. I have found that he is really good at looking at the bigger picture and having a holistic view of the issues, but also offering specific and practical suggestions.’

‘I really enjoyed talking about the case with Paul Holland, and listening to his analysis which was always very thorough and well considered.’

‘I have worked with Adam Culy largely, although my employer has wider relationships with this team. Adam is very knowledgeable and experienced in the accountancy and professional negligence areas. He makes himself available at short notice to assist on matters, and I recommend him to others in my industry.’

‘The Stephenson Harwood professional negligence team has unrivalled expertise and experience in defending professional negligence claims in the context of pension schemes and private trusts. Their strategic vision at how to extricate a client from a claim with the minimum of cost is exceptional.’

‘Jenny McKeown has been brilliantly astute: she wears her learning lightly, but her judgement calls have been faultless, knowing which strategy to pursue when and predicting accurately how the litigation will play out.’

‘The team at Stephenson Harwood brings in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, coupled with excellent attention to detail. They are excellent at anticipating a client’s needs and their work product is invariably top notch. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.’

‘TLT has a very strong professional negligence team and is highly regarded in the market.’

‘The professional negligence team is very experienced indeed and is both commercial and pragmatic.’

‘I have worked with Nick Curling on a substantial number of professional negligence claims over the years and regard him as an exceptional individual in this field.’

‘WBD bring a high quality approach for a sensible fee. Their use of technology when it comes to document storage and presentation is second to none. They are very sensitive to the client’s commercial needs and tailor their approach according to the sums at stake.’

‘Sushma MacGeoch is a tenacious litigator, who instils confidence in her team and fights ferociously to achieve the best outcome for the client. Sushma has unrivalled industry experience in the professional sector and speaks the client’s language.’

Hannah Cane – thoughtful, dynamic individual with a specialism in solicitors’ cases. Great team player and strategist.’

‘Excellent client handling skills. Willing to fight the right cases.’

‘James Robins: provides excellent leadership on cases.

Tim Barr: acutely aware of the commercial implications for clients of cases brought against them.’

‘Simon Beckwith is one of London’s leading experts in defending professional negligence claims. He has the strategic skills of a chess grandmaster in plotting his clients’ cases and leads a powerful team.’

‘Simon Beckwith has 30 years experience in acting for insurers on professional negligence matters. That kind of experience is hard to find.’

‘Jim Hobsley is very efficient and has an excellent attention to detail. His advice is swift and sensible and he is able to take on board all of my queries and deal with them expeditiously. His approach is measured and comprehensive and he gives good and solid advice. I feel that my case is in safe hands with him.’

‘Excellent, highly respected team.’

‘Jonathan Newbold – a standout partner, a lawyer’s lawyer yet immensely popular with clients. Derek Bambury – very well liked by the industry and clients alike.’

‘Wide range of experience, capabilities and understanding of client’s needs. Good understanding of what needs to be communicated, when.’

‘Clarity of advice; accessible and straightforward.’

‘Ed Anderson is extremely knowledgeable with the right amount of determination and client awareness. Lisa Henty is methodical, informative and approachable.’

‘Very experienced at handling claims against professionals. Their experience of dealing with claims against insurance brokers is unrivalled in the industry – they handle more such claims than any other claimant firm, and they prosecute such claims much better than anyone else.’

‘Michael Whitton has done claims against brokers for longer than anyone else. Very tough negotiator.’

‘Roger Franklin – another hugely experienced partner with a busy and impressive caseload. Conducts a wide range of claims against professionals.’

Nicola Maher – partner with great attention to detail. Oli Pannell – a new partner who is technically excellent and is a joy to work with – a real rising star.’

‘The team is very careful and diligent while pursuing difficult cases with great skill and intelligence’

‘Simeon Gilchrist is hard working, intelligent and very knowledgeable. Also practical in advising effective ways of managing the case. Highly recommended.’

‘Very focused, and really know their stuff. Always a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Nicola Maher and Michael Whitton are both hugely able lawyers.’

‘Exceptionally thoughtful and thorough and totally committed to the clients’ cause.’

‘Good strength in depth and breadth – there is expertise across the various sectors required to bring and maintain a successful professional negligence claim in big-ticket litigation.’

‘Matthew Sharp – excellent attention to detail, very responsible, and always with a good idea for the broader commercial strategy.’

‘Clients looking for a well-resourced full-service firm for professional service need look no further. One of the key strengths of Fieldfisher is the fact that it can easily draw on its wide range of expertise in other departments for specialist ad-hoc advice on any given professional negligence action. Having real expertise on hand means the costs are controlled and delay is avoided because partners in other departments are able to provide the depth of expertise required.’

‘Aymen Khoury leads an exceptionally talented team of lawyers. His inspirational leadership brings out the star quality of his associates and his commercial and strategic mind puts clients at ease.’

‘The individuals in the team in each case complement one another so that there is a partner in charge of overall strategy, an associate solicitor who deals with the day-to-day running of the case and one or two paralegals. They are all extremely competent and work very well with each other.’

‘David Niven has a really good grasp of tactics and strategy and is very experienced. He is commercially minded and a really good negotiator.’

‘David Niven was instrumental in setting up the group actions practice – he saw that there were many individuals who had smaller claims against solicitors who would not get proper redress on their own and he set up a team to help larger groups. David O’Brien is extremely bright and able to explain difficult concepts clearly.’

‘Nicole Blakey is a star – she is fantastic to work with – very clever and aware of the legal concepts but also approachable and kind – she serves her clients well.’

‘Kamran Rehman has good commercial judgment. He has a strong team under him.’

‘The team has strength in depth across the board with some standout individuals. One of the top firms when it comes to a professional negligence practice.’

‘David O’Brien is a standout performer – excellent on the detail, a very good communicator and at the top of his game.’

‘Quentin Fox is an acknowledged expert in the field of professional liability particularly as regards insurance related disputes. He rightly commands a huge following amongst insurers and has a remarkable ability to choose the right points and make them count.’

‘The team are responsive, knowledgeable and on point with their advice whether dealing with a large corporate client or small SME which is important to us in the work Weightmans provide as our clients are very diverse in size.’

‘Quentin Fox’s ability to cut to the chase and at a very early stage and identify a strategy which fits both ours and our clients needs is highly appreciated.’

‘Prepared to fight cases where necessary, keeping in mind the commercial (and personal) reality for the client.’

‘Eleni Polycarpou: excellent strategist and great with clients.’

‘Withers shows great dedication to its clients and fights tenaciously for their interests. Withers have the benefit (rare in my experience among professional negligence firms) of having fee earners who are very experienced in commercial litigation and arbitration, so bring that perspective also to the table, which is very helpful.’

‘Peter Leckey is a tenacious and formidable lawyer, who seeks to obtain every possible advantage for his clients. Eleni Polycarpou is extremely commercially aware and brings huge practical experience to the team.’

‘A very effective time team that understands the tensions – and commercial realities – for client in this area.’

‘The team is unique because they bring both fraud/breach of trust and professional negligence to the table with considerable experience of those areas. There are few firms that can combine that expertise.’

‘Stephen Ross has a wealth of experience, is extremely calm even under fires that the other side are determined to keep lighting. There are few partners that can withstand onslaughts of this nature. But he does marvellously.’

‘A great team, which is unusually partner-led in a much truer sense than most law firms. You can be sure your case will be given the attention it requires by someone who really understands the issues. They are absolutely first rate on insurance and reinsurance and professional negligence. An amazing boutique firm.’

‘The standout individual for professional negligence is Mark Aizlewood. He is a real fighter – happy to take on the difficult points as well as the clear ones. A true star.’

‘Mark Aizlewood is a real gem, giving considered, economic professional indemnity advice on claims of any size. He comes across as really caring about the outcome and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Small, close-nit team who work well together – all very focused on client needs with no separate agendas.’

‘They are a small but very experienced and knowledgeable firm in this area of who provide a first-rate service and are extremely friendly and pleasant people to deal with.’

‘Bernadette Bailey and Stephen Carter epitomise the values of the firm – they are both excellent lawyers who are prepared to dig in if appropriate, but are always able to offer good practical solutions to thorny issues.’

‘The team has a commendable depth of knowledge and experience in many areas of law enabling it to provide well thought-through advice on complex issues. The team also has wide connections to call in expert advice when needed.’

‘Amanda Burge is the consummate professional lawyer. She is highly focused, commercially aware, personally committed, fully immersed in the legal issues involved, tenacious, resilient, able to review the merits of a case, thoughtfully assesses the best approach to dealing with the other side and gives great confidence and faith to us as clients. At the same time, she is friendly, conversational and makes all our interactions smooth and easy.’

‘The team listened to our specific needs from the start and we didn’t ever feel that we needed to spend an endless amount outside of our budget to get the work done.’

‘The team was always quick to respond to queries and even worked over holiday periods to ensure we got what we needed in tight timescales.’

‘Amanda Burge is exceptional. A high quality service, delivered speedily. Amanda always manages to make time – one is never left in limbo wondering if you are going to get an answer. And her answers are clear and practical. Also a pleasure to work with. She spends time getting to know her client and works well with us to achieve optimum solutions.

‘Amanda Burge is very thorough and is able to propose sensible and achievable objectives with a clear idea of the cost of getting there.’

‘Strong reputation, good clients and excellent service’

‘Sarah Finch is more than just a good solicitor – she is business minded, personable, approachable and so pleasant to deal with. She gets stuck in to matters and does not shy away from putting in the time needed to consistently provide us with the best advice and service we could ask for!’

‘David Pickstone is an outstanding communicator – extremely good at conveying complex legal issues in ways that laymen can understand.’

‘A team of exceptional lawyers across all levels of seniority. Talented and experienced in the sector, they are really very impressive indeed. Top quality partners are supported by a team of up and coming associates who look to be stars of the future.’

‘James Le Gallais is an outstanding lawyer combining a particularly astute legal brain with hard-edged commerciality. He is a joy to work with. David Pickstone is a pre-eminent partner in relation to tax scheme work.’

‘Best in class litigation practice.’

‘David Pickstone – excellent client skills, high quality legal and litigation skills.’

‘The professional negligence team has an excellent attitude to collaboration.’

‘We took a professional negligence claim to Healys on the recommendation of a friend who had had a successful outcome from them on her own claim. We had previously had a bad experience with another firm of solicitors which had taken a whole year to achieve very little. But from the very start of our relationship with Healys we were impressed and reassured by the diligence, professionalism and pragmatism of their team. Going to law is never a comfortable experience for the layman, but we felt from the very start that we were in excellent hands, and the final outcome fully justified our confidence.’

‘Robert Johnson immediately got to grips with the issues. Until our matter was concluded he kept absolutely on top of things, pushing hard to get us a settlement, and copied us in to everything as matters developed. We were impressed at how thorough and tenacious he was. His whole attitude was immensely encouraging and reassuring, and in the end he achieved a very successful outcome for us. We were extremely pleased with all our dealings with him and his firm.’

‘Fast and effective communication, impressive understanding of law, procedures and process. I just wish I had found out about them earlier!’

‘I worked with Robert Johnson – he was always very fast to respond, clear in terms of my expectations and was able to advise me on the process and the most likely outcome. The result of my claim was exactly as predicted, although it turned out even better.’

‘I can only stress how impressed I was with Robert Johnson – I will not hesitate to instruct Healys for any future legal requirements.’

‘Fabulous law firm, so efficient and easy to work with These people know their craft and walk the extra mile for you.’

‘I cannot sing high enough praises of Robert Johnson, For courtesy, honesty, attention to detail, concern for client and sense of fairness. Not only from a professional legal services perspective, but also from a communication perspective which was second to none. I truly believe that if I had used Robert service from the outset, I would have certainly had a more favourable outcome, rather than spending valuable time and money on poor legal advice and service from previous law firm.’

‘I have worked with Avi Gordon in a complicated professional negligence case. He is very bright, conscientious, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team are innovative and energetic.’

‘Avi Gordon is very responsive and hardworking.’

‘The people I dealt with managed every aspect of the case in a manner so far in expectation, that I had not encountered before with any lawyers. .They were not only easy to get on with and approachable but forensic in their study of every aspect of the case and totally committed.’

‘Avi Gordon managed my case with input from Josh Cocklin. Their calm, common sense and insightful approach along with their willingness to learn and understand different businesses so they could deliver the case to it’s strengths went far beyond what one would normally expect from lawyers. I genuinely can’t praise them enough.’

‘I like the team – they get on well together and support each other. Their client management is really pleasant.’

‘I have worked with Avi Gordon and Josh Cocklin. Avi Gordon is really a pleasure to work with and he just absorbs the problem and manages it. Avi is very firm and is an excellent litigator. I have used many firms, including magic circle, over the years and he really is amongst the best.’

‘Josh Cocklin is an excellent strategist. He is brilliant at getting into detail and is very decisive. He is always calm and measured and does not seem to get fazed by anything.’