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‘Fieldfisher are truly the best in the business. The whole firm operates seamlessly. Paul McNeil and Nilam Patel worked together on my case, and both were reachable and knowledgeable. It was a seamless experience talking to either of them, they were always up-to-date with everything and are both phenomenal. Their administration team was top-class as well. Why go anywhere else?’

‘Paul McNeil is rightly regarded as a titan in the clinical negligence field. He acted with the utmost skill, care, and integrity to ensure that I can receive the care I need. Nilam Patel is also incredible, a first-class lawyer and no doubt a future big-hitter in the clinical negligence field. She handled my case with great adaptability, overcoming all the challenges we faced.’

‘Attention to detail is superb. The team immerse themselves in your matter and make sure all angles are covered, not just the immediate back and forth but the strategic thinking going forward – often three or four steps ahead. Combined with this, is a human desire to get to know you and the predicament your family is in and genuinely showing care and compassion – it brings an added sense that there is a drive and passion to get the best outcome.’

‘Samantha Critchley is head and shoulders above her peer group. Bright, dynamic, caring and ferociously hard working. You always want Sam in the room or at the table.’

‘Iona Meeres-Young has been a great professional support to us. She explained the process very clearly to us at each stage and would sum up and simplify medical terms and next stages of the case. Iona remained confident that our case was going in the right direction and with all evidence and the professional team of experts she instructed, she reached such a positive outcome for our son that has truly changed his life already. We cannot thank her enough and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her to other parents in the future.’

‘This is the best team in the country. An excellent ethos driving case after case to successful conclusion, and doing so with very great care and thoroughness, but also speed. The team is exceptionally well led. It has wide and deep experience. There is utter commitment. It operates within a city firm, so has the mentality and resources in funding and personnel that few can match, and which it routinely deploys.’

‘Paul McNeil is the leading litigator in this field: highly intelligent, vastly experienced, entirely dedicated to each client, and relentlessly hard-working. He is assisted by a deep bench. Iona Meeres-Young is an absolutely excellent litigator with a calm, highly intelligent and pragmatic approach which shines through. Samantha Critchley is another excellent and vastly experienced litigator – dedication and thoroughness personified. Mark Bowman is an extremely able, intelligent, efficient and effective litigator. Jonathan Zimmern is fully prepared to take on the most ground-breaking cases. Kate Rohde is a hugely experienced lateral thinker. Jane Weakley is a really terrific lawyer, Deborah Nadel is another who has the very highest standards and Arti Shah is one to watch. The team is packed with excellent lawyers.’

‘All the London partners deserve a mention and high praise. Paul McNeil runs a totally outstanding team with Samantha Critchley, Mark Bowman, Iona Meeres-Young, Kate Rohde, Arti Shah, Jane Weakley and Jonathan Zimmern all truly excellent partners as well. They all deserve very high praise for the work they do.’

‘In my opinion, definitely the best personal injury team there is, both in London and elsewhere in the UK. The team is totally outstanding and provides the best all-round service to claimants. No other team I have come across achieves results like this one; dealing with the aftermath of catastrophic injuries so as to get rapid interim payments and rehabilitation packages, and recovering outstanding settlements at the end of the case. I cannot praise them enough.’

‘Jill Greenfield is truly exceptional. They also have excellent support from associates and paralegals and all work brilliantly as a team.’

‘This is a truly excellent team which has a driven ethos, ensuring that the needs of a client and their family are met immediately and effectively. They are exceptional at ensuring that clients are moved from acute treatment placements to the best private rehabilitation units. They drive cases incredibly hard to conclusion. They have a very tough litigation and negotiation style but are pragmatic, flexible and resourceful. They are simply hugely experienced and able. In particular, unlike many others they are nimble on their feet but have huge resources at their disposal because they are part of a city firm.’

‘Jill Greenfield is an exceptional and dedicated litigator. Jennifer Buchanan is a star in the making – she’s highly intelligent, highly caring for clients, relentless in her pursuit of their interests, and so successful. Dushal Mehta is an outstanding lawyer – he’s dedicated, exceptionally hard-working and very caring. Peter Williams is one of the very best in the field of industrial disease.’

‘Absolutely standout claimant personal injury and industrial disease team. Fieldfisher have an outstandingly able team of lawyers who devote significant amounts of focused partner and senior solicitor time to their cases. They provide exemplary, compassionate and supportive client care and are unflinching in their pursuit of their cases.’

‘The genuine care that they display towards their clients is unparalleled, as is the attention to detail in claim management, optimising outcomes for their clients. They are skilled at obtaining early interim payments for their clients and addressing their needs for recovery such as rehousing and ongoing medical care.’

‘Jill Greenfield and Jennifer Buchanan are at the top of their game. Keith Barrett  is loved by clients and has bags of common sense.’

‘Shaheen Mosquera is an absolutely top-class operator in asbestos litigation; tenacious and conscientious in equal measure. She gets superb results for her clients in difficult claims on both liability and quantum. I would highly recommended her for complex and high-value mesothelioma claims.’

‘The practice is very professional and responsive. What I like the most is their practical approach to privacy compliance and the ability to think outside the box.’ 

‘I think what makes the team stands out is its ability to fully comprehend the nature of our business (to the smallest details) and therefore provides suitable and practical advice. On top of that the team is simply very nice to work with.’ 

‘Natalie Barnfield handles complex issues quickly and provides practical operational suggestions. Hazel Grant is commercial and able to give practical recommendations balancing commercial challenges against regulatory risks.’

‘The depth of knowledge that the data and privacy team has is second to none.’ 

‘The Fieldfisher privacy lawyers provide solution driven advice that is pragmatic and clear. They are fantastic at identifying key privacy risks and making sensible suggestions on how to mitigate them.’

‘Phil Lee and Renzo Marchini are top notch experts that both know the nitty gritty and ins and outs of privacy and data protection law as well as having first class knowledge and understanding of the market. They provide genuinely pragmatic advice that is straight forward and makes sense when trying to implement it.’ 

‘Natalie Barnfield is an extremely knowledgeable and friendly lawyer and always a delight to work with. I see her as a trusted pair of hands and I always feel confident and comfortable in her advice and approach.’

‘Renzo Marchini is a great business partner and lawyer, Lorna Cropper is extremely knowledgeable and business focused, and James Seadon shows great practical insights and instincts on litigation matters.’ 

‘I have worked with this team for many years – in my view they are still the leading franchise practice in London.’

‘David Bond – senior, knowledgeable, commercial and a superb operator.’

‘Gordon Drakes is a very talented lawyer.’

‘Fieldfisher had created our entire franchise agreement and all the related documents such as the adoption agreement, nondisclosure, etc. Gordon and his team are very professional and supportive, as we are new in the field and have little experience in legal procedure and contracts, they answered our questions in-depth patiently. It is something certainly very appreciated. The team is also very responsive and organized. You can always find the key person for your questions.’

‘Gordon Drakes has not only a profound knowledge of franchise law, but he is also willing to share and teach our team. It’s not easy to work with someone who has no legal background like me. Gordon supported us through the whole contract negotiation process and provided to-the-point answers, arguments, and negotiations to the counterpart. He never hesitates to support us and give us quick feedback and suggestion.’

‘Fieldfisher LLP has shown excellent legal competence and has shown a truly innovative approach to creating bespoke legal agreements.’

‘Fieldfisher offers a highly personal service and their key lawyers are always contactable by phone or email and respond to queries promptly and with great expertise.’

‘David Bond is highly knowledgeable in the field of international education overseas franchising and offers great expertise in guiding and supporting through contractual stages.’

‘Sam Jardine is incredibly knowledgeable and very understanding of our industry, he builds relationships and finds solutions.’

‘Sam Jardine is an excellent lawyer, always delivering very clear and commercial advice in a calm and professional manner, but what makes him really stand out is his attitude towards client care.’

‘Rob Sheldon provides expert pragmatic data protection advice.’

‘The team is thorough, pragmatic and listens to the client. They give practical advice, taking into account the client’s commercial considerations.’

‘The Fieldfisher team has excellent knowledge of the law and our sector and combines the two perfectly to provide commercially focuses and pragmatic advice.’

‘Fieldfisher has professionals working in very specific areas. This ensured that we always spoke to a true specialist of a specific area.’

‘Fieldfisher’s Birmingham practice includes that relatively rare team who can hold their own in disputes against any London-based firm.’

‘Richard Waugh is an excellent lawyer – resourceful and diligent and with a clear understanding of clients’ interests.’

‘A hard-working litigation machine.’

‘Stephen May is highly effective in developing and executing a cost-efficient and effective case strategy, including under considerable time pressure and when facing an uncooperative opponent. At all stages of the case, Stephen developed a robust and accurate view of the merits of the case which helped us make the right decision as to whether to continue to litigate. Very pragmatic and user-friendly; does not suffer fools nor over-complicate matters. Cannot recommend highly enough.’

‘Fieldfisher is punching well above its weight in com lit, and deservedly so. They have some superb quality solicitors, and provide brilliant value for first-rate work.’

‘Jim Sharkey is one of the most sophisticated commercial litigation partners around, and is a superb choice for any heavy case. He’s whip-smart, an excellent lawyer, a superb team-leader, brilliant at getting along with client and managing expectations, and is a first-rate tactician.’

‘Zaakira Allana is outstanding; a first-rate senior associate, and someone you’d be thrilled to have on any and every case. She’s an excellent lawyer.’

‘The corporate team is filled with excellent lawyers. Pragmatic, personable and high quality. I could not recommend them highly enough.’

‘Dominic Gurney-Champion is one of the very best I have known in 20 years in public markets. He has deep expertise in small/mid cap companies. He is a strategic thinker and is always available, and importantly, always gives ‘partner time’ on a project. He is typical of the pragmatic and commercial advice you get from this firm. He is exceptional and a credit to the industry.’

‘The team is very approachable and they have a good number of experienced partners that are easy to speak with on complex issues.’

‘A very highly regarded civil fraud practice that easily goes up against the biggest firms. A stand-out USP is their use of innovative tech and litigation techniques to trace and secure assets and to identify the perpetrators of the fraud.’

‘Tony Lewis – partner – highly experienced, respected by his team, flexible and innovative in his use of tech and established remedies in new ways. A very safe pair of hands.’

‘Nathan Capone – a rising star, clearly on his way to rapid partnership – relentless and always completely on top of the facts.’

‘The team is very professional with highly skilled and qualified people, with top notch sector focus. Unlike several other firms we have worked with, after assisting us with a case, Fieldfisher went beyond ordinary legal service by helping us with preventative compliance, to avoid issues arising in future.’

‘Highly skilled and qualified lawyers who are able to give concrete and strategic advice in an international setting and in a timely manner.’

‘The team puts in the hard graft when it is needed, and takes advice when required. These are under-rated qualities in litigation!’

‘Andrew Lafferty – partner- competes with the biggest players in the super-case field. Understated and unflappable.’

‘Dan Hayward is a very hands-on partner, who delegates to his senior associates without abdicating responsibility.’

‘The team is made up of excellent, technically strong lawyers, who undertake high-profile and complex work – clear market leaders in this field.’

‘A responsive team that is very engaged, and clearly well led by Sarah Ellson.’

‘Sarah Ellson is exceptional. Helpful and speedy answers that are decoded for the lay person. Sarah has spent the time getting to know us, and she is easy to access, communicative and pragmatic. Clear sighted and well-expressed advice.’

‘Sarah Ellson is a standout partner with a wealth of experience, calm judgement and a clarity of thought and analysis that is just fantastic.’

‘George Gillham is one of the best tax litigators around, highly experienced with excellent background in tax work.’

‘Excellent technical knowledge as well as practical experience in dealing with HMRC.’

‘Matthew Sharp is both technically excellent and has strong client service skills.’

‘A team with breadth and strength in depth. Significant expertise in both high court litigation and before the tax tribunal combined with strong technical tax knowledge.’

‘Matthew Sharp is a real gem – an eye for detail without losing sight of the broader commercial strategy.’

‘Particular expertise in property taxes. Boutique.’

‘Given that one of its partners wrote the Government report which led directly to the establishment of employee ownership trusts as a specific form of employee share schemes, the team’s understanding and insight are unparalleled.’

‘Graeme Nuttall inspires and supports his excellent team.’

‘Graeme Nuttall wrote the Nuttall Report that was adopted by the Government in relation to employee ownership trusts and he is one of the highest profile solicitor in this area. What is impressive about him is his modesty and being available to deal with client issues in detail.’

‘Neil Palmer and Jennifer Martine are particularly effective,’

‘All practitioners in the team are experts in employee shares schemes.’

‘Efficient and helpful.’

‘Good support from Mark Gearing and Tamsin Nicholds.’

‘The practice is well established and has been helping us grow our derivatives business over the last 15 years.’

‘Edward Miller is very knowledgeable and is capable of thinking through complex situations on an ad hoc basis. Having extensive knowledge of the industry and the bespoke structure of our business has made him invaluable when it comes to implementing regulatory requirements and business solutions.’

‘Practical and personal, and guide clients through complex topics while remaining nimble and able to meet clients needs. Clients feel it is a closer relationship than one can get elsewhere.’

‘A hands-on, pragmatic and practical approach – no frills nor formalities; always ahead of the game in relation to the usage of AI and technical solutions.’

‘I had a very good experience with Fieldfisher when it came to the launch of my hedge fund. Fieldfisher has all the necessary components to advise emerging asset managers on such complex projects as the launch of the first fund. In doing so it is not only highly professional but also stand out well in terns of value for money.’

‘A strong, well-led practice that provides commercial and accurate advice.’

‘The team is incredibly hard-working and thorough. They think of things from every angle and always go the extra mile.’

‘James Seadon really stands out as an excellent litigation solicitor. He works incredibly hard and is always thinking of the next step and what he can do to put his client in the best position. He obviously manages his team very well and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Very strong leadership skills from Nick Rose, supported by excellent associates. They have an incredible knowledge of soft IP and are experienced litigators.’

‘Nick Rose is always available and leads the whole team. He has very strong interpersonal skills and treats everyone in the team with respect.’

‘We have worked with the Fieldfisher team in trade mark matters. They are all highly knowledgeable and proactive. Each matter is efficiently handled and supervised.’

‘All members of the team, regardless of their position, show a high level of engagement and commitment. It has been a pleasure working with them, and we have recommended their services to other colleagues.’

‘John Linneker is excellent. He is responsive and helpful, and I am pleased to refer cases to him.’

‘Very interesting team, able to act as “lawyers’ lawyers” but also able to think around all sides of a problem and see the arguments which others miss.’

‘Bluechip expertise in global film and TV, with particular strength in advising clients on transactions involving major US counterparties.’

‘No practice is unique, but the team is knowledgeable, approachable and competent. One of the better practices in this field.’

‘Derek Hill combines encyclopedic knowledge of film investment structures with great insight as to how to pursue a matter and total dedication to his clients’ case. Few clients if any have ever been as well served as were we by Derek. He was by turns, illustrious, formidable, indomitable, indefatigable, implacable – and thanks to him we were victorious.’

‘Fieldfisher mobilized to fight and backed a big and contentious case. The result of the firm’s work is truly outstanding and exceptional.’

‘The background and experience of Steve Saltzman and Tim Johnson in terms of their top tier work for global producers, financiers, and talent is second to none in London.’

‘I would like to specifically call Vicky Reinhardt out as being exceptional in terms of her knowledge of the law, understanding of our sector, and understanding of our business.’

‘Excellent and commercial firm.’

‘Ian Austen is a very experienced and peerless negotiator in commercial litigation, delivering excellent results in difficult cases.’

‘Fieldfisher is a young, dynamic and energetic commercial litigation team based in Manchester. They are second to none with their client service and between them offer first rate legal analysis and advice and commercial acumen. They know when a case is worth fighting but equally when a case needs to be settled and how to go about achieving the best terms available.’

‘James Lappin and Daniel Sheehan are both excellent litigators. James has great client skills and business acumen, whilst Daniel has a fantastic eye for detail.’

‘Chris Gee is the perfect fit for our business in terms of external litigation support. He is nimble, understands our need for concise, strategic advice and is smart, efficient and very much into the detail of our matters. He goes the extra mile and I’m usually pleasantly surprised by the invoices we receive.’

‘The team is down to earth, committed and hardworking. But also it punches way above its weight – doing great work and matching City of London firms in quality, but not price.’

‘James Lappin is a top lawyer. Chris Gee is a terrific new recruit for the firm. He is always on top of the papers and has great commercial nous.’

‘Fieldfisher’s pensions law capability is excellent. They are responsive, practical & pragmatic, understanding their client well & anticipating issues without being overly pushy.’

‘Jeremy Harris acts as lead partner & primary adviser – very knowledgeable – nothing escapes him.’

‘Fieldfisher acted as a trusted partner. We found the advice and support provided was exceptional.’

‘Diligent service provided by knowledgeable and experienced professionals.’

‘Jenny Urwin is one of the best solicitors anyone could ever wished for she’s very determined and passionate about her work and very caring for her clients.’

‘We have been supported by Claire Horton over a number of years. I can’t imagine having gone through the litigation process without her. She has always operated with 100% integrity, honesty, and good humour.’

‘From start to finish the service was exemplary and the expertise and guidance second to none.’

‘Bridget Collier was our contact at Fieldfisher and offered high-quality, specialist advice throughout the case. Her professionalism, and attention to detail were exceptional which put us at ease during a difficult time.’

‘Claire Horton is a fierce advocate for her clients. She will pursue every last point, has a keen understanding of the law, and an absolute commitment to her clients.’

‘Lindsay Holt has strong client care skills and empathy for their predicament. She fights hard to obtain a positive result and is conscientious and diligent.’

‘Jenny Urwin is very experienced and with peerless expertise in wrongful birth litigation. She works exceptionally hard for her clients. Someone I would completely trust with my own case.’

‘Julia Hamilton is exceptionally good at handling sensitive and difficult cases. She is excellent with clients, gains their confidence at an early stage and retains that throughout. She fights hard for her clients and is incredibly thorough.’

‘Superb levels of professionalism at all times throughout the entire team.’

‘Confident and assured at all times.’

‘In addition to the first-class legal advice provided, one of Fieldfisher’s USP’s has got to be the service they are able to offer from their associated business Fieldfisher Capital. I am not aware of any other law firm involved in structured finance that has this complementary capability.’

‘Alex Campbell is genuinely affable and instills great confidence in his own ability and that of his team to deliver what clients expect. Alex has been instrumental in building a successful business at Fieldfisher and is well known within the wider industry.

‘I would have no hesitation whatsoever to engage Alex Campbell on any deal. In fact, on the back of the work Alex and his team have done on a couple of my deals, I have engaged other parts of Fieldfisher and have not been disappointed.’

‘Their approach to understanding complex structures and finding best solutions to their client, Steven Moller, Kate Maclean and Lauren Alexiuk have a zen and intelligent approach at all times since working with them over last five years and completed numerous transactions.’

‘The team has the depth and firepower to compete with the very biggest disputes teams around the globe, handling multiple large-scale litigation and arbitration matters.’

‘Corporate partner Nodir Sidikov is our first choice when it comes to high-value, sensitive and multi-jurisdictional transactions. Nodir and his team have provided legal support to us for many years. Their ability to smoothly conduct complex legal matters in English and Russian is outstanding and provides a lot of comfort in achieving desirable results for us. Nodir is always available and approachable, he is highly experienced in all matters surrounding oil & gas corporations and national government companies, in particular in Kazakhstan.’

‘The Emerging Markets practice of the firm handles various well known clients, offering them a high level of services which, in addition to assistance on regulatory matters, includes services relating to cross-border arbitration and litigation matters. The firm provides a solid and very professional team, which includes people from various backgrounds. They are one of our go-to firms in England.’

‘Matt Hinxman is undoubtedly a top-tier lawyer in banking and finance and he can advise and provide solutions on complex matters, ranging from regulatory matters to issues relating to sanctions. He also has experience in advising high profile clients on matters relating to cross border arbitral and court proceedings.

‘We had the pleasure of working with the Mila Kovalenko and Monique Marino, both of whom  exhibit outstanding professionalism and thorough knowledge of their areas of practice.’

‘Better than a lot of other firms at taking unorthodox clients seriously. Everyone in the team shows exceptional cultural awareness and is adept at making clients feel at ease and valued in an unfamiliar court or arbitration setting.’

‘Daniel Hayward – superb partner always concentrating on the big picture. He is very good at identifying the points which matter and not wasting time on points which don’t. His ability to manage large teams is exceptional.

‘Alexandra Underwood – a real details person. Rolls up her sleeves and gets right into the nitty-gritty. Very good at controlling expert witnesses and keeping them focused on the task in hand. ‘

‘ I have always really been impressed by the quality across the board when dealing with Fieldfisher. A really seamless one stop shop. I also like their can-do, positive attitude .’

‘Paul Houston is outstanding and exemplifies the can-do attitude. A fantastic lawyer – he works incredibly hard for his clients and always ensures timing agendas are met. Top class operator.’

‘The practice has a great understanding of hospitality and specifically hospitality M&A. The leading partners are able to coordinate extremely effectively across disciplines required, which is not always the case at competing firms.’

‘Ramatu Banga on real estate, Vicky Reinhardt and David Bond on hotel management and technical services agreements, and David Wilkinson on corporate are all excellent. A typical hotel/development deal will require all them to work in unison for closing, and they do an excellent job dovetailing to each others work.’

‘David Wilkinson is an extremely talented hardworking commercial lawyer who understands very quickly the key legal due diligence issues and addresses these carefully in any transaction. He is approachable and communicative and we continue to recommend our client base to Fieldfisher for such work.’

‘They must be a smart firm, because they employ excellent solicitors including my solicitor who I have worked with for nearly 20 years.’

‘I can always count on getting quality advice in very honest and direct manner, which I appreciate greatly. The partner I work with is Janita Good.’

‘Fieldfisher’s broad and deep practice areas allow teams to draw on specific expertise as and when needed, offering timely and high quality advice.’

‘Sarah Ellson acts as our relationship partner. She is a pleasure to deal with, and when advising on her own area of expertise she is quick to grasp the ask and advises both succinctly but with depth of thought.’

‘Fieldfisher has continually proven to be our best choice of deputyship for my daughter. There has not been a single moment of regret so far. The firm is well informed and truly professional and has an amazing ability to give support and valuable advice that we needed wholeheartedly in the last three years’.

‘Communication is perhaps the most important element in our interaction with Fieldfisher. Knowing that there is a team of dependable individuals that you can talk to and get things moving is what gives us peace of mind that things will get better‘.

‘A really good Court of Protection team – Anna Bond is amazing and completely reliable in every way’.

‘The stand out individuals for me are Anna Bond, Robin Tubbs and Kirstie Chambers. They all conduct themselves with great professionalism, organised with the right measure of friendliness; thus making them a great pleasure to work with’.

‘These are incredibly kind people. Supportive of clients and of the litigation team. Just brilliant to work with, particularly during the challenges of the last few years when our clients’ families, who are already vulnerable due to their child’s catastrophic injuries, have experienced undue stress and anxiety due to Covid-19′.

‘Anna Bond: Well liked and respected by clients and solicitors alike; calm, clear vision; authoritative and persuasive while always empathetic towards sometimes very challenging parents. She fosters a collaborative approach both within her team and with the clients and the legal team’.

‘Robin Tubbs. He acts with the utmost integrity and honesty. He understands individual client needs and is very attentive to their circumstances, always focusing on their best interests’.

‘Anna Bond – very good at working with families, helping them to think of the future and the implications for the client. Forward thinking helps clients/families to prepare for what might be on the horizon and guides them to understanding and supporting decision making’.

‘The FieldFisher team respond responsively to a range of complex needs’.

‘Their deep understanding on the nature of the complex joint venture arrangements enables them to give clear and helpful advice from across practice areas’.

‘A key strength of FieledFisher is their ability to understand the client need first before assigning a speciality’.

‘Client needs are complex and rarely fit into legal boxes – well done to FieldFisher for responding to this and delivering what we need not what they want to give us’.

‘More recently FieldFisher have responded incredibly well to some short notice urgent legal issues – going the extra mile to turn complex matters around’.

‘As a client we felt excellently represented and in safe hands’.

‘In-depth oil and gas experience, particularly in the UK North Sea and in Central Asia’.

‘Strong construction knowledge. Measured practical advice provided swiftly in urgent situations.’

‘Commercially minded, with a view to always getting the best outcome for their client.’

‘Focused partner engagement and strong assistant capability too.’

‘Time has been invested in getting to understand the client well and also to apply sector wide knowledge to support the client best in the circumstances.’

‘They have an incredible knowledge of soft IP and are experienced litigators.’

‘The firm’s lawyers are across the board good at analysing a problem from all sides.’

‘Nick Rose is always available and leads the whole team. He has very strong interpersonal skills and treats everyone in the team with respect.’

‘Uniqueness is created by the blend of rigour mixed with a highly commercial approach.’

‘David Bowcock is an outstanding corporate lawyer – organised and communicative.’

‘The corporate team is immensely efficient, driving a huge number of transactions to completion each month, whilst still putting client communication first. Their in-depth knowledge of legal documentation and ability to negotiate warranties, representations and indemnities has been proven to protect my interests against less savvy or purposefully disruptive opposing solicitors.’

‘From rapidly learning my negotiating style to effortlessly dealing with sellers’ demands, Tom Ward was exceptionally sharp and thorough. Tom seamlessly acted as my main point of contact across several Fieldfisher teams. A leader in communication and relationship building, Tom always delivers sound, professional and commercial solutions.

‘The team always act with the client’s best interests in mind. They are very commercially-minded and do not fight cases where it makes little commercial sense to fight whilst remaining mindful of the client’s desires to avoid settling unmeritorious cases. Their knowledge of the law is impeccable and they are able to think strategically about how to progress litigation.’

‘Alex Watson is a master strategist with a no-nonsense approach. His knowledge of the law combined with his intricate attention to detail make for a fantastic combination in a partner. Alex ensures that his client’s overriding needs are met at all times while maintaining a conscious eye on the commercial viability of litigation. His client care is second to none evidenced by the volume of work he secures from heavyweight corporate clients. He is an engaging and very likeable individual who maintains professionalism without ever being stuffy.’

‘The team I deal with is pragmatic, easygoing and to the point with good or bad news and has a vast knowledge of employment law. They understand the business they work with and tailor their advice accordingly.’

‘The individuals I work with know when to see the risk aspect within a large company and commercial balance and when to think outside of the box on some challenging issues. Most importantly you feel part of a team with a professional approach, and sense of humour.’

‘The North West team is extremely hardworking, dedicated and knowledgeable. The briefs excellently prepared and the dedication to the client’s case shines through, without comparison.’

‘Stand-out individuals are David Carmichael and Alex Watson – they both combine tip-top performance with approachability and a down-to-earth quality that can be hard to find.’

‘Fieldfisher are leaders in the employment field. They work extremely collaboratively with clients and counsel alike. There has always been a strong teamwork culture created and maintained. They use technology very effectively to manage cases.’

‘Alex Watson is an excellent lawyer who I cannot rate highly enough. He lives and breathes employment law. He is very practical and client-friendly, but also has first rate analytic skills and understands both the law and its practical application well beyond his PQ years would suggest. He has a strong cross-over into civil employment claims.’

‘Knowledgeable and commercially minded.’

‘Friendly and approachable.’

‘The Financial services: contentious team at Fieldfisher LLP are an outstanding group of individuals and a team that makes the challenging legal process as palatable as possible. They demonstrate second to none efficiency, expertise on their subject matter, thoroughness and then explain in as simple terms required to the client what is required of them, what the possible outcomes of the process could be and what the next steps of the process will likely be.’

‘Their depth of knowledge is key which is outstanding. They took time in getting to know me as their client and the history of the case.’

‘Duncan Black as the partner I deal with has been a pleasure to work with. He is meticulous and efficient with unrivalled knowledge. He has spent a significant amount of time explaining the process (which is completely foreign to me) and the range of outcomes.’

‘This is the third deal I have used Carlton Durrant on as lead partner, which I think sums up my view. Excellent expert advice throughout the deal process and punctual delivery of high quality work. Pus, a good sense of humour – which is crucial when everyone is working silly hours.’

‘Jessica Abrahamson-Flynn is a very high quality senior associate.’

‘Carlton Durrant is incredibly responsive and provides us with knowledgeable and pragmatic advice, at all stages of the deal. He is involved and engaged throughout our deals and remains our go-to.’

‘Aymen Khoury is energetic and likeable. He works in a small but focused financial litigation outfit. He has a good eye for legal argument and is tenacious.’

‘Combines legal excellence with sound judgement and practical commercial instincts.’

‘Helen Mulcahy is a fierce and compelling lawyer who always finds a way to get the best result for her clients. One of the best fraud practitioners around.’

‘The most punctual team we have ever worked with. Always delivering on time. Focused and proactive. Great team of professionals knowing client’s industry very well.’

‘James Lewis is fantastic.’

‘When the situation needs a calm, controlled approach the team at Fieldfisher deliver. There can be a lot of noise in litigation but what one needs is sound advice, expertly delivered as there are many moving parts.’

‘The Fieldfisher team is excellent for premium commercial litigation and arbitration. They were proactive and dedicated, and able to pick up and master a case at remarkable speed. They were also delightful to work with and always committed to the client’s interests even when having to field a large workload at speed.’

‘Colin Gibson is a brilliant lead partner, able to provide a strong strategic direction and manage resources in a difficult and fast moving situation. Tracey Wright is a great detail-orientated lawyer and focused on delivery. I worked closely with her on a number of urgent matters which required accuracy at speed.’

‘Very hardworking with fantastic partner engagement. Very friendly and an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘Extremely capable team with experience in a number of industries and jurisdictions. The Fieldfisher team also are very diverse and have been involved in a number of D&I initiatives. They use a number of different technologies to assist with eDisclosure and document review.’

‘Elora Mukherjee is an outstanding lawyer with great attention to detail and ability to work with different teams. Great knowledge across multiple sectors and very good at providing support and options.’

‘Colin Gibson is an extraordinarily clever litigator who always strikes exactly the right balance between aggression and caution. He reliably achieves the best possible results no matter how complicated or challenging the case.

Daniel Hayward is a true star among the younger generation of partners. He has a deservedly loyal client following and is a genuine expert.’

‘The Fieldfisher commercial litigation team are a first-class outfit. They deliver.’

‘The Fieldfisher team is at the forefront of premium arbitration work.’

‘Several litigators stand out, including Alexandra Underwood, Tracey Wright and Simon Sloane.’

‘Colin Gibson is an extraordinarily clever litigator, who always strikes exactly the right balance between aggression and caution. He reliably achieves the best possible results, no matter how complicated or challenging the case.‘

‘Simon Sloane is very experienced in international arbitration, and he is a real leader who can lead the team and control the process at every stage to make it perfect.‘

‘Tracey Wright is very attentive to detail, the importance of such an attitude becoming apparent at the final stage of arbitration.’

‘Alexandra Underwood stands out – alongside managing her enviable practice, she finds time to be a huge supporter of the female legal community. She is involved in several initiatives designed to create more opportunities for female lawyers.’

‘Daniel Hayward is a true star among the younger generation of partners. He has a deservedly loyal client following and is a genuine expert in CIS disputes.’

‘Director Zaaikra Allana is a sharp lawyer with an eye for detail and a bright future – already outstripping her peers and managing complex cases with little oversight – one to watch for.’

‘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.’

‘A clear focus on understanding the client’s drivers and key concerns. Strong partner and assistant support on matters.’

‘Emphasis on understanding the client’s position and using wider knowledge and skills from industry-wide experience to support that outcome for the client.’

‘Good knowledge and experience. Take a keen interest in the policies and issues which concern clients, so the focus is on the key issues.’

‘They are a responsive team that proactively manage transactions and regularly keep clients updated without the need to chase. They know how the client operates and how things need to be done, and provide options and recommendations to issues that arise.’

‘Good breadth of experience and knowledge with quality advisors from partner level down to associates.’

‘The team is extremely experienced and knowledgeable about the sector. They combine this with a good commercial approach and understanding of the client’s needs and commercial objectives. They are really pleasant to work with and are really user-friendly.’

‘Iain Thomas is fantastic and a great guy to work with. He really understands the issues that are important to clients and delivers tailored, commercial advice.’

‘Phil Abbott is very knowledgeable.’

‘James Stripe is very reliable and easy to work with.’

‘The firm has an impressive track record for conducting challenging regulatory investigations under extensive time pressure. I am aware that they assist corporates in this regard internationally and have a dedicated team of lawyers who travel extensively to ensure they are there to provide an optimum service for their clients.’

‘Will Glover is an outstanding lawyer with noteworthy analytical skills. He is able to rapidly assimilate voluminous material and has a talent for quickly identifying the critical issues. Will’s experience at the criminal Bar has put him in an ideal position to weigh up evidence in regulatory investigations and give crucial and timely advice to his clients. He is a well respected lawyer with a very bright future ahead of him.’

‘The arrival of the Fulcrum team at Fieldfisher is a strong development. They are extremely experienced in complex white collar matters and have been involved in some the most significant SFO matters of the last 10 years.’

‘Quinton Newcomb is the key individual. Quinton has an excellent grasp of the detail whilst also providing clear and pragmatic advice to clients. He is also a genuinely nice person. Shiv Haria-Shah also provides high quality advice and has a strong advocacy background.’

‘Quinton and Shiv have extensive experience of representing corporates who cross the line and find themselves the subjects of criminal investigations, or worse.’

‘Working with Shiv Haria-Shah is a total pleasure – he listens, processes and advises in a very clear and precise manner. Challenges are made much easier by his flexibility and focus on a successful objective: he stays calm and relies on his expert knowledge of the law to ensure projects are completed successfully. He is a delight to have on your team. I also found Quinton Newcomb to be an excellent client manager – always available and always committed to putting the client first and resolving their issues.’

‘The team combines specialist knowledge, and both courtroom and investigation experience meaning they can provide expert advice from all ends of the spectrum. Their real experienced grounded in practice at the Bar, involvement in one of the largest corporate prosecutions in recent times and experience in multi-jurisdictional investigations informs their nuanced, practical and tactical advice.’

‘Although the team is new at Fieldfisher, they have a broad depth of criminal law expertise. They operate at a very high level.’

‘They know exactly what we need and where there are issues provide a suitable suite of solutions with recommendations on the most appropriate one. They also proactively chase the deal.’

‘The team in Manchester are approachable and with every problem they provide a solution. They are always available and have hit all deadlines we have set. They are truly a firm that goes above and beyond assisting us make our clients experience as smooth as possible.’

‘They are always available and provide strong support. I have had many issues that could have killed deals if it were not for Fieldfisher who provided the solution.’

‘Fieldfisher are currently my go to legal firm across our panel of firms. First class service in every regard. Can’t speak highly enough of them.’

‘Quality of work is A1 and always timely. I have absolute confidence in their delivery. Charlotte Round is our key contact.’

‘Kirsty Tinsley-Fenney – excellence, and always swift.’

‘A highly professional commercial real estate team offering extensive knowledge within the sector.’

‘A very approachable team who react with commercially driven advice.’

‘A very client focused property team that deliver consistently good service and sound commercial advice to achieve our business objectives.’

‘Martin Bloor is a solid property lawyer with practical solutions and a commercial approach to move transactions forward in a positive way; always dependable and helpful.’

‘They punch above their weight in derivatives, which is generally an area dominated by very large firms. A very strong financial services regulatory practice.’

‘Great mix of people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Uniquely client-friendly and down-to-earth, which are qualities consistent among their staff. They really treat the issue that you are dealing with as if it was their own.’

‘Elliott Kenton has great analytical skills, and can find a great focus to breakthrough.’

‘The firm is well respected in this practice area. They have considerable experience dealing with complex cases and advising clients and corporates under investigation for financial malfeasance.’

‘Fieldfisher offer clear and pragmatic advice on an array of business crime matters and regulatory investigations. They have an excellent team of very astute and experienced litigators, who are well equipped to deal with heavy weight criminal litigation with a financial element.’

‘William Glover, barrister, is the stand out individual I have worked with. His forensic analysis of large volumes of financial documents is second to none. His use of technology and working documents are exceptional and makes case preparation straight forward.’

‘Well organised team, well prepared, knowledgeable, detail oriented.’

‘Quinton Newcomb, partner and Elliott Kenton, senior Associate Knowledgeable, detailed, prepared, thorough, good listeners, pragmatic.’

‘This practice has a huge amount of experience in so called white collar crime/accusations. That wealth of experience was the reason I approached them and specifically because of the experience of the partners and associates.’

‘The team knew how to address my matter in a way that kept me calm. I was advised from the first moment that it was a process, likely a long one but that they will be by my side every step of the way.’

‘They understand the needs of venture backed startups like no one else, have got our best interest as a company and as founders at heart.’

‘The team has been an excellent business partner for us.’

‘They lift the jargon and translate into plain english complex problems with clear practical solutions.’

‘Commercial, practical, friendly, founder-centric advice.’

‘Calm and measured support.’

‘In pressurised situations they have been a calming and practical influence and helped resolve very tricky matters in the least stressful way.’

‘Tom Ward is a great guy, gets stuff done. We trust him implicitly.’

‘The exceptional Tom Ward is extremely diligent, always prompt, especially with tight deadlines and always ready to clarify any matter and ensure we get the best terms and deals in the transactions we undertake.’

‘Fieldfisher LLP has been an excellent partner to work with. They’re speedy, clear and collaborative. The depth of knowledge that the team hold when it comes to immigration and visa issues has proved invaluable. They have also worked very collaboratively to ensure any relationship is commercial for both parties.’

‘They’re responsive, experienced and knowledgeable, particularly Joanna Hunt.’

‘The service we received was impeccable. Their understanding of our needs and timelines, as well as our business was something we really appreciated and could not find elsewhere. Their team was well rounded, highly informed and extremely capable. The team was fantastic at taking into account our company’s small size and need for quick iteration.’

‘Joanna Hunt never failed to clarify key concepts for us and guide our project to success. Her team were responsive at all times and diligent in their work. They took our case to heart and really aligned with our tight timelines – they felt like they were part of our own team and had the same objectives and priorities in mind.’

‘Extremely good technical knowledge and useful practical solutions to business and personal immigration problems.’

‘Joanna Hunt is great at cutting to the chase and addressing the issue at hand, which is exactly what I want.’

‘Aside from being very friendly and accommodating they have expertise in all areas and locations.’

‘Gillian McKearney is sharp. She delivers extensive expertise with commerciality, reassurance and smooth client service. She clearly cares for her clients and consistently works to ensure they receive their desired outcomes. She is thorough and meticulous in her application of the law, whilst balancing this perfectly with practical considerations.’

‘The team is innovative and tenacious.’

‘Technically brilliant and commercial.’

‘Kit Jarvis – Strong leadership and great technical knowledge.’

‘Stewart Perry provides exceptional, straight forward advice and is calm under pressure.’

‘My main contact is Stewart Perry. His outstanding attribute is common sense and he offers sound practical advice.’

‘Carly Schiff has an excellent legal mind.’

‘The team that I worked with demonstrated constant professionalism and a very high level of organisational skills. They are very knowledgeable about how to conduct an independent inquiry, about the regulation and public law issues around sport and about data management and protection. They have excellent data sharing platforms and document management systems.’

‘As a team they are well co-ordinated and client focused. Their legal and administrative support is second to none and their ability to communicate clear and fair. They have each demonstrated incredibly good judgement and exceptional commitment.’

‘Sam Jardine is incredibly knowledgeable and very understanding of our industry, he builds relationships and finds solutions.’

‘Sam Jardine is an excellent lawyer, always delivering very clear and commercial advice in a calm and professional manner, but what makes him really stand out is his attitude towards client care.’

‘Rob Sheldon provides expert pragmatic data protection advice.’

‘The team is thorough, pragmatic and listens to the client. They give practical advice, taking into account the client’s commercial considerations.’

‘The Fieldfisher team has excellent knowledge of the law and our sector and combines the two perfectly to provide commercially focuses and pragmatic advice.’

‘Fieldfisher’s pensions law capability is excellent. They are responsive, practical & pragmatic, understanding their client well & anticipating issues without being overly pushy.’

‘Jeremy Harris acts as lead partner & primary adviser – very knowledgeable – nothing escapes him.’

‘Fieldfisher acted as a trusted partner. We found the advice and support provided was exceptional.’

‘Diligent service provided by knowledgeable and experienced professionals.’

‘Uniqueness is created by the blend of rigour mixed with a highly commercial approach.’

‘David Bowcock is an outstanding corporate lawyer – organised and communicative.’

‘The corporate team is immensely efficient, driving a huge number of transactions to completion each month, whilst still putting client communication first. Their in-depth knowledge of legal documentation and ability to negotiate warranties, representations and indemnities has been proven to protect my interests against less savvy or purposefully disruptive opposing solicitors.’

‘From rapidly learning my negotiating style to effortlessly dealing with sellers’ demands, Tom Ward was exceptionally sharp and thorough. Tom seamlessly acted as my main point of contact across several Fieldfisher teams. A leader in communication and relationship building, Tom always delivers sound, professional and commercial solutions.

‘They know exactly what we need and where there are issues provide a suitable suite of solutions with recommendations on the most appropriate one. They also proactively chase the deal.’

‘The team in Manchester are approachable and with every problem they provide a solution. They are always available and have hit all deadlines we have set. They are truly a firm that goes above and beyond assisting us make our clients experience as smooth as possible.’

‘They are always available and provide strong support. I have had many issues that could have killed deals if it were not for Fieldfisher who provided the solution.’

‘Fieldfisher are currently my go to legal firm across our panel of firms. First class service in every regard. Can’t speak highly enough of them.’

‘Quality of work is A1 and always timely. I have absolute confidence in their delivery. Charlotte Round is our key contact.’