The Legal 500 > United Kingdom - Solicitors > London > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design

‘Allen & Overy have significant pedigree and depth’

‘What makes this practice unique is David Stone. Multi-talented, all round nice guy, and IP guru, David is at the heart of the firm’s client-driven, multijurisdictional practice. Dealing with the firm is a pleasure.‘

‘The team is super-experienced in the copyright and licensing areas  – both at analysing and advising on very technical commercial and legal issues, and also in strategising and leading us through complex disputes. ‘

‘Phil Sherrell is a very knowledgeable expert in copyright and music licensing issues. He is user-friendly and inspires confidence. Phil is a true innovator when it comes to the delivery of legal services, devising creative solutions to provide his clients with the service they require and with cost structures that provide certainty and value-for-money.’

‘Peter Brownlow leads the soft IP litigation team and is a top-notch litigator who clients enjoy working with.’

‘Rebecca O’Kelly-Gillard and Hilary Atherton are both up-and-coming associates in the soft IP contentious team.’

‘Ewan Grist has been steadily building profile in relation to design law.’

‘A top-tier practice.‘

‘Fantastic partners and  associates. This is a firm where you can rely on the whole team to be really excellent, not just one individual.‘

‘Excellent firm with a very pragmatic and commercial approach. Partners really take time to get to know clients and their particular needs. Lawyers clearly bring a lot of thought to issues but advice is always practical. The firm’s presence across the UK can make them a very cost-effective option.‘

‘Very thorough and strategic. They are friendly and a real pleasure to work with; you really feel like you are working as a team.‘

‘Leighton Cassidy’s team covers the entire range of IP needs for international clients. Their advice is always commercial, in the sense that they understand the market and what clients are trying to obtain from their use of IP. They always seem to have experience of what a client thinks is its unique problem, which gives clients confidence that the lawyers are not learning at the expense of the client.‘

‘Miryam Boston has an eye for detail and will chase down every point. Really knows her stuff and is a great team player.‘

‘James Seadon and Joshua Marshall are both incredibly hardworking and thorough. They really go the extra mile for the client and are a huge help to counsel.‘

‘Leighton Cassidy has one of the finest intellects in this area of law and unsurpassed experience across the widest range of IP issues. He is one of Europe’s top IP lawyers and is always solution orientated. He makes the legal analysis of commercial problems seem easy and straightforward, which is a real gift.‘

‘Nick Rose has an amazing ability to spot the best point and achieve the commercial result the client needs.‘

‘The team I have worked with are very focused and straight into the detail. They picked up my business issues and fully understood the complexity in a very short period of time. At all times I have had total confidence in them to make the correct decisions for me and provide me with guidance over our legal proceedings’

‘ Mishcon are definitely a force to be reckoned with, I wanted to go to the best law firm for my legal case and they are without question playing at the top of the league.‘

‘They are my first choice when referring for UK litigation.‘

‘Cassandra Hill is approachable and knows her stuff.‘

‘David Rose is truly a superb lawyer. He not only knows the law and has an imaginative and analytical mind, he’s very practical and really understands the business aspects of clients’ legal problems, which enables him to craft approaches that solve problems quickly and cost effectively. He knows which fights are worth fighting and which the clients should avoid. I deal with dozens of lawyers also skilled in EU law and practice and he is by far the most knowledgeable, especially with regard to how new developments impact clients’ rights and strategies.‘

‘Jeremy Hertzog is straight talking, and this was exactly what I wanted- he adapted well to me and understood my needs. As a partner he has remained always in the legal proceedings and is always available at the end of a phone. My kind of lawyer.‘

‘Chloe Hamilton is a real future star in the legal world. The sharpest mind I have seen, dedicated, customer focused and detailed.‘

‘Great partners who are very user friendly, hands on and commercial.‘

‘Ruth Hoy is an excellent lawyer and strategist, who has a wealth of experience in soft IP, particularly copyright, database rights and trade marks.‘

‘DLA provides a global team of commercially-minded lawyers that assist with work across a variety of practice areas and territories. They genuinely try to operate as an extension of the in-house team and provide clear recommendations and advice.‘

‘Désirée Fields is a real expert in IP matters, particularly trade marks and designs in the EU and with the EUIPO. She is thorough and comprehensive, with valuable experience and knowledge in IP.‘

‘Leigh Martin provides useful advice in IP and brand protection strategies on a global basis coordinating advice across multiple territories.‘

‘Claire Sng provides great expertise and detailed knowledge on advertising matters.‘

‘Ruth Hoy is dedicated, diligent, always available, technically brilliant.‘

‘Huge knowledge and expertise in the relevant areas, always available when needed and ready to offer expert advice and guidance. Fast and accurate responses to queries which are frequently pressing from a time perspective.‘

‘Osborne Clarke has outstanding legal knowledge and expertise. They are able to provide practical advice by considering the different culture of the clients.‘

‘Richard May is knowledgeable, always available when needed and always up to date with our current portfolio. He recently represented us in court in what had become a protracted and difficult negotiation with a huge third party company. His handling of the matter and his performance in the court was exemplary, and we won the case on all grounds, together with a costs award.‘

‘Mark Foreman has a huge knowledge of our company’s IP portfolio and an instant recall of matters if raised.‘

‘Richard May and Arty Rajendra are brilliant attorneys.‘

‘Mark Foreman is a master of strategy.‘

‘Richard May is aggressive and smart.‘

‘Arty Rajendra is the best and most intelligent trade mark litigator in the UK in my view.‘

‘The team is highly knowledgeable and provides practical business solutions.‘

‘Taylor Wessing has an impressive group of trade mark attorneys, who each have a niche within the practice.‘

‘The intellectual property team is a pleasure to work with and is always thinking outside of the box to solve client problems.‘

‘Strategic, customer focused and able to pivot easily from high level/big picture to detail.‘

‘Peter Dawson stands out – practical, smart and quick thinking.  Great client care.‘

‘Wiggin’s team is of exceptional quality, whether it is the media, copyright, litigation team or the trade mark law team. They offer the best services of the highest level, for top-tier clients. They have the best expertise and knowledge of their sectors.‘

‘To my mind, Wiggin is the best all-around copyright and trademark firm in the UK. They combine excellent legal skills with legal tech through their start-up INCOPRO. Their impressive range of clients includes major copyright holders and brand owners. They are strong on both domestic UK law and also in international law, often leading cross-border projects in copyright and trade mark law such as worldwide site blocking campaigns for copyright holders or online brand protection strategies.‘

‘Rachel Alexander is an excellent partner in copyright for coordinating international cross-border work.‘

‘Anna Carboni is a very experienced and highly-reputed trademark lawyer, working on complex infringement issues.‘

‘Highly responsive, at the top of their game in terms of legal and practice knowledge and very commercial in their application. They are a young, engaging and enthusiastic group and I have been impressed with their client handling and communication skills. I wouldn’t have any doubt in recommending them on any IP matter.‘

‘An excellent strategic understanding and significant experience in the IP field. They are not afraid of using a common sense approach to most questions.‘

‘The team is a unique one that focuses on how to provide value at each step and anticipate issues. The team partners with its clients and helps the client strategise optimal outcomes, in both contentious and non-contentious matters.‘

‘Alex Watt is extremely switched on and entrepreneurial in his approach. He takes time to fully understand the client’s needs and goals, questioning instructions to ensure the best possible outcome for the client.‘

‘Declan Cushley is a wise team head who brings out the best in people.‘

‘Giles Parsons is experienced and responsive.‘

‘Mark Daniels is one the best UK litigators and patent specialists. knowledgeable and tough.‘

‘Faye McConnell is a very knowledgeable, commercial and client friendly lawyer who has proved an invaluable member of our team.‘

‘A strong practice.‘

‘RPC is a firm composed of very bright lawyers, each of whom has diverse experiences in different industries. The attorneys are very collaborative and focus on problem-solving whether the matter at issue is a transactional matter or a litigation matter. They don’t send lengthy memos. The firm’s capabilities in different areas of the IP and IT is tremendously helpful for clients that are looking for the full range of IP advice and assistance.‘

‘Ben Mark is a rising star at RPC. He has experience advising clients in a broad range of industries from retail to fashion to financial services to restaurants. He is very responsive, has extensive knowledge with respect to IP matters, and is very pragmatic. I think his greatest strength is his ability to understand the business needs of our mutual clients and his pragmatic and timely approach. He also is very bright and thoughtful.‘

‘Ciara Cullen is very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Her litigation experience comes in handy when negotiating complex agreements.‘

‘David Cran is very personable and tactical in his approach. I really appreciate his creative approach to problem solving and attention to detail.‘

‘Excellent knowledge of subject matter. Clear and decisive legal advice delivered at speed.‘

‘Ben Mark has superior knowledge of IP protection and enforcement issues.‘

‘The team at Shoosmiths, in particular Mark Kramer, have been exceptional in advising on contractual agreements and in general advice on how to operate, setting out clear frameworks to operate within, whether that be in the form of clear contracts or responding in an extremely timely manner to enquiries even when this has been out of hours has been prompt and professional.‘

‘They have a great mix of experienced and young and hungry attorneys.‘

‘The team are helpful, thoughtful and knowledgeable. They think widely as well as deeply and engage additional expertise from across various disciplines as required.‘

‘Gary Assim is very experienced and knowledgeable both in the pure legal area as well as knowing the industry and client needs. I’ve worked as an in-house counsel for 20 years and I have never met a lawyer that picks up what I want as fast as Gary does.‘

‘Mark Kramer: If you leave something with him, you can be sure it’s in safe hands and you can expect to get it back in as good as shape as it could be.‘

‘I really enjoy working with Sherif Malak, who is always patient and cheerful.‘

‘A team with fantastic energy and a real drive to get the best results for their clients.‘

‘Stephenson Harwood is a leading firm in multijurisdictional IP litigation.‘

‘The highest quality of work I have encountered so far in my career, with unprecedented back office support. A pleasure to work with.‘

‘Eifion Morris takes time to really understand the client’s business and needs. Effectively uses litigation as a tool to get the best results for clients.‘

‘Alexandra Pygall is a real pleasure to work with; very bright with excellent knowledge of trade mark law.‘

‘Rob Jacob is a solution-seeker, an open-minded and proactive lawyer with a great sense of client need.‘

‘Each team member is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and confident with his/her advice. We are located in the United States and no matter what time of day it was, a team member was always available and responsive to our inquires.‘

‘Mary Bagnall is wonderful.‘

‘Jeremy Pennant and his team provide excellent, business-friendly advice. They take heed of the client’s budgetary and other constraints in provide counsel. They achieve excellent results. They communicate as needed and succinctly, providing useful advice. Overall, I have been working with Jeremy for over a decade and have been consistently pleased with his performance and that of his team.‘

‘They have a problem-solving and cost-effective approach, which always satisfies the client.‘

‘Tamsin Holman and Anna Reid are exceptional IP lawyers of the highest calibre. They always deliver high-quality legal work and advice at a very reasonable price. They are very practical, know our business well, and are extremely responsive to our needs. We would highly recommend them (and their colleagues) for whatever IP-related matters you have in the UK.’

‘Farrer & Co’s TMT team is pleasant, knowledgeable and effective. Partners and associates visibly work together to get the job done and they do so in an open and pragmatic way.‘

‘Farrer & Co operates a highly professional team and provides a very competent service to a range of high-profile clients in the public and charity spheres.‘

‘Peter Wienand has an excellent balance between technical legal knowledge, commercial acumen and an ability to explain in an easily understandable manner which non-legal colleagues could understand.‘

‘Peter Wienand is outstanding. A consummate professional, always providing robust and clear legal advice with practical and often creative observations and solutions. Has an uncanny ability of taking apart seemingly complex and unresolvable problems to arrive at incisive and most useful advice.‘

‘Natalie Rimmer, Antonia Lyne and Anisha Birk all are strong researchers and most capable.‘

‘Paul Jones and Natalie Rimmer helped us in one particular IP joint venture contract negotiation spanning several jurisdictions. They were not only insightful, friendly and helpful, but their advice was spot-on and clear. Natalie Rimmer made sure we were supported at every turn, making herself available whenever needed.‘

‘Ian De Freitas has a deep knowledge of his areas of expertise (IP, data and technology), is very well connected internationally, responsive, pragmatic and a solutions-finder.‘

‘Strong team presence, keep us updated on a range of issues and very professional.‘

‘Efficient and commercially aware.‘

‘Hansel Henson are true specialists – they’re business savvy and highly skilled.’

‘David Hansel has been our legal go-to man for over a decade. He knows our business sector inside out and the daily challenges we face when it comes to IP and copyright and as such, he’s an integral part of our overall offering.’

‘We work with Justine Flockhart the most and couldn’t be happier. She is very thorough and not a pushover. When we have the upper hand in a case she uses it but not in a brash or overly aggressive manner.  She assesses situations very well. We also work with Tom Hansel and he embodies the same type of approach as Justine does.’

‘A great team to work with as as small business owner, who think more like entrepreneurs than just another law firm. Pragmatic, effective and efficient.’

‘Justine Flockhart is a stand-out attorney.  She is an expert in trade mark claims and disputes and is highly responsive and practical in her advice.  A highly trusted go-to attorney who we can recommend without reservation.

‘Tom Henson is a highly effective partner.  He has guided our technology company from inception in how to safeguard our intellectual property rights, and we have an impressive suite of rights which have facilitated our international expansion. Tom is highly knowledgeable and adapts his advice to the needs and requirements of the business.  Highly engaged and a trusted adviser. ‘

‘They are always prepared to go the full mile for the client. They are especially good at “out of the box” thinking and at finding creative solutions. Their turnaround time, even for non-urgent matters, is excellent. Partners and associates are easily reachable and are always available by email or unscheduled telephone calls.’

‘David Hansel is intelligent, quick to spot issues, an effective communicator – he gets results.’

‘Excellent commercial focus and very strategic thinkers.‘

‘Adam Glass is brilliant with clients. An extremely commercial and impressive lawyer.‘

‘Oliver Fairhurst has excellent knowledge of IP issues and great commercial focus.‘

‘Great knowledge of IP litigation, but at the same time they are a down-to-earth team who roll their sleeves up and get stuck in. They fight their client’s corner really hard.‘

‘Adam Glass is a tireless fighter with good tactical nous. Clients always know he is in their corner. He is a great collaborator.‘

‘Adam Glass and Dominic Farnsworth are both knowledgeable, commercially minded and hugely experienced in litigation and registry matters.‘

‘The Powell Gilbert team have become our in-house IP litigation team. They are trusted advisors who accept the commercial realities of any situation and understand that risk mitigation and preparedness are of paramount importance to industry. They combine this with a wealth of legal knowledge, humour and availability! I could not do my job without them.‘

‘Simon Ayrton is clear, concise and focused and always gives advice speedily and specific to the commercial realities of the situation.‘

‘Tom Oliver is technically perceptive and quickly grasps any complicated or involved situation and provides detailed and focused advice.‘

‘Stobbs is, in my opinion, the most stacked trademark firm in the UK. For a small firm, it packs a huge punch. The depth and variety of experience provided by each attorney there is unparalleled. The client service is incredibly personal; Julius Stobbs set the tone.’

‘Not only is Julius Stobbs incredibly smart, he has very good judgement in how to handle an enforcement situation in a strategic and practical manner. There is no one else I would trust more to handle a complicated situation than Julius. He provides sound, thoughtful advice in every situation.’

‘This team is amongst the most innovative and dynamic groups of IP lawyers in the country. Despite their operations primarily being in Cambridge, they have a client base which is the envy of every City firm – they are a phenomenal success story.’

‘Easy to use, commercial and accurate.’

‘A close knit team with an outstanding grasp of trademark law. The team works quickly to support our needs.’

‘Up-and-coming firm that acts for top brands and is appearing with increasing frequency in big ticket litigation. Stobbs has developed a tightly run team of exceptional quality, built on a base of ex-Magic Circle specialists. With standout flexibility, Stobbs delivers excellent results for its stellar list of big-name brands both in trademark litigation and in commercial disputes.’

‘Stobbs are integral in understanding some of the issues we face from an enforcement perspective.’

‘Stobbs IP are excellent at providing creative, cost-effective solutions and advice. They are prepared to invest time to properly get to know a client’s business, and are both responsive and pragmatic.’

‘Julius Stobbs is a first rate adviser. As well as being extremely knowledgeable, he approaches IP issues in a creative and bespoke manner.’

‘Stobbs is a unique and innovative practice. They are ahead of their competitors when it comes to new trends and technologies in the IP field, as well as all-round flexibility.’

‘Julius Stobbs is an excellent businessman and lawyer at the same time. He intuitively understands the needs of big IP holders and does everything he can to support them.’

‘Stobbs IP is one of the most creative and cutting-edge IP firms. They’re a boutique, making them very approachable, from routine questions to escalations. They’re also quick to pivot and to find innovative approaches to novel issues. This is primarily due to their leader, Julius Stobbs.’

‘First-rate service, thoughtful and bespoke advice, amazingly proactive team. I know that AA Thornton will understand the issue I am trying to solve and deliver great advice in the desired timeframe.‘

‘Geoff Hussey is a go-to man for all issues on IP. He puts the intellectual into intellectual property.‘

‘As a full-service firm, Ashurst brings a wealth of experience to any commercial dispute. In TMT and IP disputes the firm benefits from having strong commercial support teams readily at hand to assist with complex but important peripheral issues. The firm as a whole is very commercially aware, experienced and offers excellent cost efficiency and makes appropriate use of experienced senior associates and other teaming decisions to ensure diligent yet cost effective management of every case.‘

‘Ashurt is a top-flight City firm with clients to match. They always put in a first-rate performance in whatever they do and are always very pleasant to deal with.‘

‘High-quality, experienced team. Good at managing and earning the trust of difficult clients, while managing their expectations. I have found the advice provided by Ashurst to be clear, straightforward and importantly, practical taking into account the circumstances of the cases we have worked on together. This includes an inherent cost/benefit assessment of the situation measured against the scale of the problem which is appreciated by attorneys and clients alike.‘

‘David Wilkinson is an extremely experienced intellectual property litigator who is readily able to address complex and novel situations to find sound commercial solutions to advance his client’s case.‘

‘Don McCombie is a diligent, hardworking and talented litigator who is able to take real responsibility for complex litigation.‘

‘David Wilkinson is an extremely well-known IP practitioner with an adherent practice, and with his move to Ashurst I am sure has put the firm very much on the IP map.‘

‘Dom McCombie is first rate and incredibly knowledgeable, and a pleasure to deal with.‘

‘Excellent knowledge about the subject matter. Very efficient and focused on adding value to the business, not just explaining the legal matters.‘

‘They took time to understand what we were trying to achieve and then provided options for moving before forward. Once we made our decision on how to proceed they they provided an invaluable plan of practical steps that needed to be taken whilst they drafted the appropriate documentation. Clear explanations meant we were not bogged down in the legal documentation necessary to achieve our goals.‘

‘We were particularly impressed by Leigh Smith, who led the process in an efficiently structured and practical manner. He was always available when needed and turned the work around quickly and efficiently.‘

‘A highly commercial soft IP team.‘

‘Ralph Cox is the standout partner I have worked with. Ralph is technically a brilliant lawyer so, while his main focus is patents, he is also a very safe pair of hands when it comes to trade mark and copyright advice advice and disputes, and indeed related contractual, licensing and confidential information disputes. Ralph always has his eye firmly on the client’s commercial objectives, and tailors advice and litigation strategy accordingly. He is a highly impressive operator in this field.‘

‘Simon Miles has a very good practice.‘

‘Robert Lands’ considerable knowledge and expertise in intellectual property and commercial law makes his advice particularly valuable as he is able to assess the situation with regard to both of these legal areas. Robert focuses on the best outcome for the client which results in him providing very pragmatic advice. He’s highly personable and is able to discuss complex areas of law in a way that makes them easy to understand.‘

‘Georgie Collins is always deeply committed to her clients’ cause, hard-working, determined, commercially minded and with loads of experience across the sector.‘

‘Mike Knapper is professional, skilled, pleasant and easygoing.‘

‘The team is technically excellent, and backs this up with strong commercial judgement and advice. They have a real can-do attitude. The team is very user friendly.’

‘Anna Frankum is calm, authoritative and sound in her advice.’

‘The team at TLT have a great understanding of how legal issues effect commercial outcomes. Their approach to legal questions centres around achieving realistic and practical solutions that benefit the client’s commercial interests.‘

‘A strong IP team.‘

‘The team acts as a one-stop-shop, focal point and legal resource for all matters related to trade marks, copyrights and designs. They are able to filter information and take initiative. In addition, the team is solution-oriented, always offering recommendations and solutions to every problem/challenge that arises. They understand our business, culture and industry and this makes a lot of difference in how they deliver their service. For this reason, they are our go-to firm for this practice area and are quick to recommend them to third parties when recommendations are sought.‘

‘Alice Gould has a wealth of experience, across multiple jurisdictions- she has been the lead for a portfolio that spans across more than 40 jurisdictions. She is able to advise on legal, technical, administrative, commercial and practical aspects. A quality that I truly value is her ability to provide information and advice in a simple and concise manner, with sufficient detail to assist decision-making.‘

‘This firm is well acquainted with TMT issues and is a first-rate patent attorney firm. The legal team has that technological support available at all times.‘

‘James Tumbridge is very able to coordinate a technology response whether contentions or non-contentious.‘

‘Strong technical skills combined with commercial approach and a can-do attitude makes this my go-to team for contentious and non-contentious matters. Advice is always practical and solutions to problems meet our business needs.’

‘They get things done while avoiding the overly aggressive approach without purpose encountered at some of their competitors.’

‘James Love is highly responsive, offering technically adroit and clear commercial advice. He delegates well to his team and gives excellent value for money.’

‘Cordelia Payne was a perfect person to deal with my lack of knowledge on the IP and trade mark subject and showed patience and understanding of the predicament I found myself in.‘

‘Straightforward to work with, sensible advice to get things done with minimum fuss.‘

‘Knowledgeable, practical, understandable and relevant.‘

‘Complete understanding of our business and our needs.‘

‘The team has a wide spread of clients and applies a personal touch, combined with rigorous legal and commercial analysis. This is often lacking in larger law firms.‘

‘A small but effective team, led by experts in their fields and advice delivered in a clear, friendly way. You can tell it is personal for them and they care about what they do.‘

‘Robin Fry has the ability to find ways to give us the answers we want. He is able to clearly explain and simplify complicated legal points. He is always available and always responds very quickly.‘

‘Carl Rohsler has always gone the extra mile, and knows when to reach out to others to complement his encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and practice. He is reliable, amenable, amicable, approachable and has a very robust but nuanced approach. My impression is that he always wants to do the best for a client and will apply a commercial gloss so that the end result is what the client wants. He is also very charming and has a good sense of humour. You can’t say that about many lawyers!‘

‘Carl Rohsler leads the group, and has been involved in a number of significant pieces of IP litigation over the years. He always has a unique viewpoint on problems and is a strong legal brain but is also tactically tough.‘

‘Jonathan Riley has helped on data protection issues, on which he is practical and pragmatic, cutting through to the key points.‘

‘Jim Dennis is proactive, strategic and quick to respond to queries.‘

‘The team is welcoming and approachable, making it easy to ask questions – even though everybody is busy, they always have time for you.‘

‘Maninder Gill is probably one of the best IP experts around, with great commercial and legal experience within private practice and big businesses.‘

‘The key strength of this team is that they really care about what is the best for their clients and they are willing to go extra mile to make sure of the best outcome. They are good at helping me to fully understand the risk, implications so I can make the best informed decisions for my business. Their team clearly have very strong working relationship between them across different function and area of expertise, as they can always bring different experts into the conversation when it’s needed.’

‘Kerry Lee is highly effective and also very pragmatic. Throughout the process, he explained things in great detail so I got the full picture of all pros and cons. He would actively bring suggestions to me which could benefit my business. He also understood the importance of cost control for my business and was always willing to suggest cost-effective ways to achieve our business goals.’

‘Kerry Lee clearly has a real passion for IP law. He is very proactive and offers clear advice. He has a focus on what is right for the client, rather than what produces the largest invoice. I have rarely come across a lawyer who is so passionate about their particular discipline.’

‘The team is reliable, effective and easy to work with. They accommodate and understand our needs with a can-do approach. Whenever something comes up, I know I can count on them to help me better deal with the issue at hand.’

‘Kerry Lee’s deep knowledge of IP combined with his in-house experience provides him with the empathy and strategic view that general counsels love to see in law firm’s partners.’

‘Wedlake Bell is one of those firms where you know that the partner will take the lead and not pass down the work to a junior associate. Wedlake Bell has great in-depth knowledge of IP and litigation tactics.’

‘Excellent technical skill on the commercial side. Great at getting the right level of resourcing for the issue so you aren’t overspending. Good at giving accurate quotes and billing transparently.’

‘Mike Gardner is an excellent, hands-on partner whose ability to craft letters which set exactly the right tone and balance makes me always recommend him.’

‘Adrian Heath-Saunders’ contracts are a model of clarity.’

‘Logical, responsive, commercial thinking. Nothing is too much effort for them.’

‘Adrian Heath-Saunders is particularly good at explaining complex legal issues in simple terms, always hitting the commercial issues bang on the head.’