Geldards LLP > Nottingham, England > Firm Profile

‘Good value but not at the expense of skill and experience.’

‘Jon Butler’s hands-on approach and wise advice are a great advantage for more challenging litigation.’

‘This team are very well respected not just in the Midlands but across the country. A very strong collection of individual solicitors who work together tightly as a team. Their ethos is strong representation of clients but with a sensitivity to the nature of family proceedings.’

‘Jane Cowley is very professional, but also compassionate and approachable. She explains the options open and helps to find the best way through difficult situations.’

‘Claire Dean is a powerhouse of energy, strategy and legal knowledge. She really is a unique solicitor who has a very engaging personality together with an absolute inner strength. She is a powerful advocate and a talented lawyer. Her professional background is so special that she really is a unicorn in the family legal world. Opponents know that they will be met with fairness but also a total determination to achieve an outcome for her client.’

‘Jane Cowley is the best family lawyer we have referred our clients to. Feedback is always extremely positive. Jane is proactive, knowledgeable, caring and competent.’

‘Geldards are the go to solicitors for high net worth individuals going through a divorce. The Teams strength lies in it’s ability to provide excellent service with a close attention to detail. Partners work closely with counsel on complex matters and, as counsel their instructions are second to none.’

‘Fiona Apthorpe is the partner leading the family team at Geldards. Fiona is proactive and approachable and deals with the most complex of cases. Fiona also sits as a Private FDR Judge and Arbitrator and is greatly experienced and respected in the field.’

‘Claire Dean is a senior partner who specialises in divorces with an agricultural element. Claire brings her knowledge of farming and rural affairs to the team and is well respected in the locality. Claire will fiercely defend her clients position whilst maintaining perspective in the overall case.’

‘Excellent client care and a thorough approach to work. Highly experienced and knowledgeable at all levels. Determined and fair advice. Really recommend them to any client. The team is excellent throughout, no weak points whatsoever.’

‘A real collaborative team that is not dominated by a single discipline. Tiffany Cloynes leads the team very well.’

‘Clare Hardy deals with complex procurement and state aid issues with ease. Tiff Cloynes – responsive and understands the importance of deadlines.’

‘Great range and depth of knowledge and skills.’

‘Geldards have a pool of experienced, knowledgeable lawyers who have been immensely helpful to us on various local authority matters.’

‘Clare Hardy is extremely approachable and knowledgeable. She works effectively as part of our team and provided advice quickly.’

‘The advice is always timely and they are very commercially minded.’

‘David Watson  is a very easy-to-work-with person. He is commercially minded at all times but pragmatic too.’

‘They offer a one to one service meaning direct access to the partner undertaking your work. This means that you get a detailed insight into the project and its current status.’

‘Responsive to our needs, dealing with all matters in a timely fashion. Personal touch and polite dealings with all parties. Experienced team who look after our interests.’

‘Dedication and ability to focus on important issues in particular, Heather Dixon is exceptional.’

‘Heather Dixon takes time to understand not only our business, but also the political context we operate within. She demonstrates an interest over and above the requirement of the direct service engaged.’

‘Heather Dixon comfortably explains matters in simple terms, clearly acknowledging the core business of her clients versus the technicalities of real estate law. Without doubt, I am 100% assured that this expert lawyer is working in the very best interests of my organisation.’

‘An excellent choice for complex commercial litigation.’

‘They are personable, approachable and knowledgeable.’

‘Geldards has proved to be the most suited to us as a company. Presenting options instead of obstacles and having a 360 degree approach has been advantageous for us.’

‘Paul Hopkins is undoubtedly an excellent commercial litigator. Someone with tact and judgment and skilled, in particular, in handling multi-jurisdictional elements to a claim involving liabilities arising primarily overseas.’

‘Michael Evans and his team are diligent and thorough. Readily available to support, sometimes at short notice but still fully up to speed on the case.’

‘The service provided to us is very customer focused and provided with excellent diligence.’

‘They provide a prompt and professional service.’

‘The team is very experienced and knowledgeable on charity law and the setting up of a new charity.’

‘Geldards provides clear advice on their subject matter and executes appropriate timely action on instruction.’

‘The experienced and approachable team provides specialist legal charity advice.’

‘Harriet Morgan is concise in delivering valued professional opinion to inform decisions and direct the team.’

‘Bethan Walsh was extremely good and very professional. She understood the brief perfectly as well as having a good feel for the sensitivities for some of the groups involved.’

‘Bethan Walsh is responsive and a pleasure to deal with. She is gaining valuable experience in her own right now.’

‘Giselle Davies is outstanding. She is analytical, capable and has an enormous wealth of experience.’

‘The team has incredible strength and breadth in advising the public sector. They understand law in Wales and the differences that now exist with the law of England and Wales.’

‘Their work is tailored to us, always of excellent quality and always delivered swiftly.’

‘Charles Felgate is a highly experienced adviser on planning matters in Wales – local planning authorities turn to him regularly when they hit a brick wall in their toughest cases. He is a keen tactician and active litigator.’

‘Jonathan Griffiths is exceptionally well-organised and calm.’

‘Tony Norris is stratospherically brilliant.’

‘Helen Snow is extremely efficient, responsive and is an expert in her field.  She understands the mechanisms of policy development and Government processes and she is outstanding in her knowledge and experience.’

‘It is a highly versatile practice with an especially strong reputation in Wales.’

‘The team has a good understanding of the law in Wales and a very detailed knowledge of the working of Welsh Government and the administrative sector in Wales.’

‘They combine a keen commerciality with a deep commitment to public sector work.’

‘Charles Felgate is a great team leader who provides first-class advice.’

‘Charles Felgate is a highly experienced adviser on planning matters in Wales – local planning authorities turn to him regularly when they hit a brick wall in their toughest cases. He is a keen tactician and active litigator.’

‘The team works well together and the quality of advice is very thorough and well considered.’

‘They display an unflustered approach to complex litigation.’

‘Nicola Lawrence provides comprehensive and clear advice.’

‘Llinos Davies provides both a combination of quality and practical advice in a pragmatic manner. She is forthright when necessary but she always has the clients’ best interest heart.’

‘I have worked with both Nicola Lawrence and Llinos Davies for a number of years and their thorough evaluation of an issue ensures comprehensive advice is clear with all options carefully explored and clearly explained.’

‘Michael Lindsey is vastly experienced and accomplished.’

‘Justin Harrington – a brilliant lawyer and brilliant bloke. We love working with Justin – his legal knowledge, experience and negotiation style always gives us an amazing advantage over our opponents. He is brilliant, and miles ahead of most others locally and nationally.’

‘What makes Justin Harrington stand out is his exceptional knowledge and understanding of technical IT matters. He has been helping us on a large IT services contract, and he is completely able to speak the language of my IT project manager.’

‘Unique client experience, responsiveness, capability, levels of knowledge, breadth of services, availability during COVID, flexibility and credibility as our representative.’

‘Ruth Thurland is excellent to work with, bright, efficient and collaborative. An excellent lawyer’

‘This is a strong team with good depth of experience. I find them easy to work with. The solicitors there are up to speed with the current law. They provide a savvy and sensible approach to litigation and are easy to deal with. They use technology really well to manage files/correspondence/deadlines.’

‘Ruth Thurland – extremely bright and user friendly. Strong experience in insolvency litigation and a real big player in the East Midlands. I have experience of being instructed by her and as a solicitor on the other side of an ongoing case. Very professional.’

‘Ruth Thurland has led on a number of insolvency and corporate recovery assignments. Ruth exemplifies all of Geldards values; integrity, experience, friendly open approach and insightful advice.’

‘Ruth Thurland’s technical knowledge and her experience together with her communications being relevant, understandable and succinct ensures that we have the necessary information to be able to make informed decisions.’

‘Nino Simone is also a great asset and resource, available to lend his experience and advice to the insolvency and corporate recovery team when the need arises.’

‘Thorough knowledge on construction legals.’

‘Ability to get matters sorted, in particular Chris Hawrylak.’

‘The Geldards construction team is a powerhouse: they have tremendous strength both in transactional work and disputes. they are particularly well known for their expertise in complex, high value arbitrations concerning Welsh infrastructure. The team has a notable international focus as well, and have helped facilitate major infrastructure investment into Wales and the midlands.’

‘Tony Norris is simply superb. His strategic thinking and insight easily matches partners at the very highest level of top international firms. He knows exactly where the key issues that will turn a dispute, and has fantastic experience marshalling large teams of experts and counsel towards a common goal. His client handling skills are also brilliant. Della Copley is a real star for the future. She has a phenomenal ability to retain and deploy huge quantities of detail, and handles an impressive case load.’

‘Della Copley is an excellent senior associate. She works closely with others across the UK at Geldards and deals with numerous very substantial cases.’

‘This team combine a strong technical knowledge with a commercial understanding of a client’s needs and limits, ensuring an excellent foundation from which to project a strong negotiation stance that supports negotiated settlements.’

‘Geldards know our business and are very responsive.’

‘Mark Hacking is particularly good where we have contentious issues with suppliers and landlords.’

‘We have unique issues and they’ve always helped us.’

‘Mark Hacking – always has an idea of something we can do, other firms we have worked with just told us there was no answer.’

‘Catherine Gritt – always available and helpful.’

‘Highly competent, time efficient, very accommodating and friendly.’

‘Jamie Goldberg is extremely reachable, helpful and kind. Going beyond the expected to make sure I’m well taken care of and my exact needs are being met.’

‘The exceptional team provides highly professional, responsive, and intelligent advice.’

‘The service provided to us is very customer focussed and provided with excellent diligence.’

‘Most of my time is spent with Andrew Morris who understands my business, my objectives and helps me achieve the desired outcomes.’

‘Alex Butler is very responsive to client needs, and has a broad area of expertise in corporate law, business matters, and contract issues.’

‘Hayley Lewis’ corporate and data protection advice has been second to none and we have been very dependent on her skills.’

‘The team is brilliant with its advice! They are always pragmatic and understand the business challenges and the legal compliance issues.’ 

‘Excellent legal knowledge combined with commercial outlook and understanding of the wider picture re issues that we have raised.’

‘The employment team is a collection of legal minds of the highest calibre that work in synergy to provide a Rolls Royce service to the client.’

‘All of the team are not only well versed in the law but have a strong client focus and business acumen, which has enabled them to provide full support to our senior leaders and HR team.’

‘Lowri Phillips is highly knowledgeable and able to advise across a range of topics and provide insight into current thinking.’

‘Combining pragmatism and precision, Lowri Phillips takes the time to understand the context and the client, probing and questioning to make sure that the advice she gives and the solution she suggests are appropriate and workable.‘

‘Joga Singh is approachable, friendly and always takes his time to explain everything in layman’s terms. He is respectful and committed to helping with any employment law queries or issues we send his way.’

‘A master tactician, Joga Singh has an unrivalled ability to inspire confidence in clients; he remains clam and unruffled even when navigating a case through stormy waters.’

‘The Geldards team handle high value and complex litigation capably and without fuss. They are extremely capable litigators.’

‘Geldards greatly assisted my organisation in the management of many complex uninsured employers’ liability related claims for over two decades before the risks were transferred following an insurance portfolio transfer.’

‘Donna Makin is experienced, intelligent and has exceptional judgement.’

‘Donna Makin was a valued business partner to our organisation for several years providing a first-class client focused service and delivering excellent results.’

‘A full-service firm with a boutique family department.’

‘Gaynor Dickens is very capable and clients really value her sensible approach to settlement.’

‘Gaynor Dickens is professional and approachable. She is reassuring, friendly and just what is needed in tricky family matters. She cares about her clients, and works hard to help them through what is inevitably a stressful time with the best outcome and solid advice.’

‘The responsive, personable and approachable team has great in-depth knowledge.’

‘Anne Taylor is an absolutely fantastic practitioner who understands how to communicate effectively with new clients who are sometimes going through a difficult emotional period.’

‘Gillian Crouch has an excellent relationship with clients, speaking in a language that they understand.’

‘Anne George was not only extremely very professional in all our dealings but added to that a great empathy and sensitivity at a time when we were still acutely feeling our loss.’

‘Laura Ikin is professional, personable and technically competent.’

‘The team works well together and always easy to get hold of. They are fair, realistic and always professional when dealing with clients or their counterparts.’

‘They provide a high-quality service.’

‘Mike Jeffs – extremely efficient, responsive and competent. Very good advice and attention to detail.’

‘Ioan Owen is a dedicated, thorough and practical practitioner who also happens to be approachable and personable. He always aims to go that extra mile for his clients while maintaining the right amount of practicality. Trustworthy and a safe pair of hands.’

‘Adam Thomas is very approachable and responsive as well as having sound all round experience in transactional real estate work. He has a sound grasp of public sector requirements.’

‘Susanne Bradley provides a high quality service.’

‘The Geldards construction team is simply brilliant: they have tremendous strength both in transactional work and disputes, and are are particularly well known for their expertise in complex, high value arbitrations concerning Welsh infrastructure.’

‘Tony Norris is stratospherically brilliant. Clients, experts, counterparts, opponents and Judges all trust him to make well-judged and considered interventions. He knows exactly which arguments to pursue and where to place pressure.’

‘The experienced Tony Norris is an outstanding construction lawyer. Well-known and respected in the market. Approachable but hard nosed.’

‘Della Copley is a class turn. She manages some of Geldards’ biggest disputes, and is a hugely calming presence in a team, whilst always delivering critical advice and input on time.’

‘Geldards is able to seamlessly move between our commercial drivers and understanding associated challenges within the context of our social brief.’

‘They are strong at bringing together the varied legal strands (through use of their different technical teams) into a cohesive and relevant narrative to assist us in codifying and communicating complexity to our varied stakeholders.’

‘Harriet Morgan is our central point of leadership and co-ordination for the relationship. She epitomises the balance between protecting our interests, those of our beneficiaries and the requirements of strict application of regulation and associated legislation. She is a tough and highly ethical negotiator.’

‘Jonathan Griffiths is excellent – conscientious, very well prepared and thoughtful.’

‘Really knowledgeable team who provide pragmatic advice to avoid clients getting bogged down in dealing with vexatious claims. Brilliant monthly webinars which keep you right up to date with changes in law, latest cases and trends.’

‘The team has strength in their expertise and their ability to deliver this in a practical element. Their “power hours” are a great help, providing insightful information in short bite sized chunks, rather than a half day legal session.’

‘Very personable team able to flex their support brilliantly to meet my requirements.’

‘Jamie Goldberg is always available to help or very quickly obtain the right person, and this is very much appreciated.’