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Greenwoods GRM

16 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, WC1V 6BX, ENGLAND

Tel:: Work 020 3691 2100

Cambridge, London WC1R, London WC1V, Peterborough

London: Corporate and commercial

Equity capital markets – small-mid cap

Leading individuals

Dov Katz - Greenwoods GRM

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London: Dispute resolution

Commercial litigation

Commercial litigation - ranked: tier 8

Greenwoods GRM

Greenwoods GRM 'has a fantastic range of clients and a growing team that is dynamic and ambitious'. The team advises on disputes involving financial services, insolvency, education, manufacturing, natural resources, and oil and gas. Huw Wallis, who splits his time between Peterborough and London, is disputes head; Nicholas Scott is also highly regarded.

Practice head(s):Huw Wallis

Other key lawyers:Nicholas Scott

Testimonials

'Provides a personal approach to clients'.

Key Clients

Brewin Dolphin

MAHLE Industries

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London: Private client

Family

Family - ranked: tier 6

Greenwoods GRM

Greenwoods GRM advises on a broad range of matters from private law proceedings under the Children Act 1989 to complex domestic violence and welfare matters. Under the leadership of Simon Donald the team is also adept at advising unmarried parents on issues surrounding the financial provision for their children as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements.

Practice head(s):Simon Donald

Other key lawyers:Lesley Pendlebury Cox

Testimonials

'The family team is a small, specialist one and deals with complicated matrimonial finance work. Quite a chunk of its work has an international element to it. Simon Donald is a tremendous lawyer – he knows the answer to the tricky questions and is great tactically'.

'Simon Donald has a no nonsense approach and is someone who gets to the root of the case quickly and is always in a position to provide advice on an early resolution'.

'Lesley Pendlebury Cox is an outstanding solicitor and has always been on hand at any time of day and day of week to support me'.

'Lesley Pendlebury Cox is one of the most conscientious and diligent solicitors I have come across. She cares passionately about her cases and is strikingly empathetic to her clients'.

'Lesley Pendlebury Cox is absolutely dedicated to getting the right result for the client. Not just legally but also holistically'.

Work highlights

Advised on private law proceedings under the Children Act 1989.
Advised on allegations of child abduction that were raised by the applicant father/allegations of domestic violence raised by the respondent mother (Private Law Children Act 1989 proceedings).
Advised on a variation of a consent order made in financial remedies proceedings under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973.
Advising on divorce proceedings where there are trust structures and business assets.
Advising on divorce and financial proceedings where there are allegations of financial misconduct.

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Personal tax, trusts and probate

Personal tax, trusts and probate - ranked: tier 5

Greenwoods GRM

Ian Bowyer heads the team at Greenwoods GRM in London. Bowyer has extensive knowledge of onshore trusts and probate work. He routinely deals with high-value estates where there is heritage property. Senior associate Muna Rogoff advises clients on mental health-related issues such as lasting powers of attorney and deputyships.

Practice head(s):Ian Bowyer

Other key lawyers:Muna Rogoff; Philip Carter

Testimonials

'The quality of personal attention has been deeply appreciated.'

'Muna Rogoff is very approachable and very good at making suggestions as well as giving practical advice on a personal level. She makes time for her clients and responds promptly. Philip Cater, Ian Bowyer and Muna's knowledge of their practice area is second to none.'

'Philip Carter, unlike other solicitors I have used, is always on top of all the detail, never drops the ball and never lets the work linger on his desk.'

'Philip Carter, in a challenging client situation, has always been thorough and efficient as well as handling the client situation with empathy and sensitivity.'

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Firm Rankings

London: Corporate and commercial

Equity capital markets – small-mid cap

London: Dispute resolution

Commercial litigation

Testimonials

Key Clients

London: Private client

Family

Testimonials

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Personal tax, trusts and probate

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