Hamlins LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Martin Ochs – expert at copyright law and enforcement. Very commercial and focused on outcomes.’

‘We are pleased to be working with Hamlins on our copyright infringement cases. The team keep us fully updated on the legal process from start to end and take time out from their busy schedule to attend weekly meetings with us to address any concerns or provide case specific updates. We feel in good hands knowing that there is a wealth of experience within the team at Hamlins.’

‘Martin Ochs is a great example of going above and beyond in providing invaluable support to us and our new starters. He has taken the time out to attend our offices and provide a training session on the copyright infringement process. He is always able to immediately answer any question we have which just highlights the great level of expertise he has.’

‘Very impressed by the team. The new joiners/trainees have been bright and attentive with a quick grasp of the complexities of music copyright and the senior team deliver excellent advice and sounding board ahead of formal instructions.’

‘Martin Ochs has been my primary contact at Hamlins. Martin is generous with his time and expertise and often presents evaluated alternative solutions to the problems in hand. He is held in high regard across the industry for his experience.’

‘Alex Cochrane and the team are exceptional on a one to one basis, making me feel completely secure and confident in their abilities on not only a completely professional level, but also, giving me the security that they really do have my best interests at heart. They are a joy to work with even in sometimes the most uncomfortable of circumstances. I cannot recommend them highly enough. It’s not always easy discussing some of the most personal and unpleasant aspects of one’s life, they make the process comfortable and very easy.’

‘The team were knowledgeable in their field, but made the service I received person-centred and easy to follow.’

‘Alex Cochrane has shown great leadership skills in spearheading privacy claims.’

‘Hamlins have a top-quality team. Among the best of claimant firms, they are lead solicitors in the mobile telephone voicemail interception litigation against News Group Newspapers.’

‘Callum Galbraith is superb, and the partner behind the unparalleled success of the claimants in the mobile telephone voicemail interception litigation, securing millions of pounds of damages for celebrities who had their phones hacked and information otherwise unlawfully gathered. He is particularly good at strategy, and an all-round superstar. Ellen Gallagher is an exceptional senior associate: hard working, clever and with a keen tactical nose.’

‘One of the largest rep management teams in this area and acts predominantly for claimants. Highly efficient and effective in delivering results.’

‘Callum Galbraith – a superb lawyer who knows the law in detail, has a strategic eye and understands the big picture. Very impressive when dealing with massive group litigation and staying calm and in control under extremely stressful situations.

‘Ellen Gallagher – a brilliant lawyer and advocate. She has an eye for detail and can spot points that many others miss. Knowledge of the law is excellent. Highly efficient and great manner with clients.’

‘They are able to assist with all areas on a pragmatic basis and complement our own team’s knowledge to achieve the desired end goal.’

‘Access to partners when needed.’

‘The people I deal with are always available to deal with our matters and cover each other so there is always continuity of matters.’

‘ Ben Kilshaw: commercially minded and quick to respond / turn around matters quickly.’

‘Hamlins is a very client facing practice that has a unique family feel about it. I use them for property matters and have done so for the last twenty-one years. They are efficient whilst also being friendly and engaging.’

‘John Leasure is young, enthusiastic, bright, energetic and a good communicator, John is an asset to the team.’

‘Martin Ochs and his able assistant Lauren Twidale provide a truly exceptional service. Their attention to detail is second to none and they have developed an excellent understanding of our industry that very few other practitioners will have. They are highly responsive and highly supportive and I regard them as pivotal to my ability to successfully oversee the legal function. They display remarkable level of expertise with the civil procedure rules and court process and are exceptional strategists. In addition to all of these amazing attributes, they offer excellent value for money.’

‘Hamlins is a great boutique construction firm for developers, given its cross over with a really strong real estate team.’

‘Amanda Burge is really good at seeing the real issues and focusing on what needs to be done.’

‘The team have been quick to respond to queries in a clear and concise manner. They have really listened to what we needed as a client and their billing is very transparent.’

‘The team is not only talented and hardworking, but also approachable and client-focused.’

‘Amanda Burge is both commercial and a good academic lawyer, as well as excellent at handling even the most difficult of clients.’

‘Very commercial and pragmatic. The focus is always on achieving the best outcome for the client.’

‘A first class team with highly experienced professionals.’

‘The team is extremely knowledgeable and they are keen to come up with innovative solutions to expedite results when required.’

‘I have found the team at Hamlins extremely proactive and very quick to help. As a woman, they are very easy to work with – working with their female lawyers is a breath of fresh air.’

‘Sarah Finch is a great and supportive lawyer. She has excellent instinct and knowledge and understands her clients very well.’

‘Kate Andrews is outstanding. She gets straight to the point, is ultra efficient, and is more or less always available.’

‘The Hamlins’ team are fantastically plugged into the commercial realities and needs of the clients. They bring good quality legal expertise and litigation acumen to bear on every case.’

‘Kate Andrews has boundless energy and complete commitment to her client’s interests.’

‘Sarah Finch has a razor sharp legal mind, a keen and creative eye for tactics and always has her feet on the ground.’

‘Kate Andrews is a first rate lawyer. She has exceptional skills at doing deals to avoid litigation in part due to her excellent negotiation skills and her interpersonal skills.’

‘Sarah Finch is the go to person on property matters, especially in specialised areas like Suburb Trust restrictions. Nothing phases Sarah Finch.’

‘Hamlins’ litigation team knows its way around dispute resolution, and is reliable and commercial to deal with.’

‘An experienced and agile commercial litigation team, led by Amanda Burge. She does not merely front the offering, but provides a huge amount of partner involvement in all cases that require it. She gets through huge amounts of work, providing a service that is both super-responsive and extremely proactive.‘

‘Amanda Burge is a good technician, and is robust and tenacious in her dealings with opponents and other parties, never forgetting that any client involved in litigation is seeking a cost-effective service.’

‘Amanda Burge runs a well-drilled team – she delivers an excellent service and expects the same of her team. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Amanda Burge is exceptional – extremely responsive, very tenacious, and high-quality advice delivered at speed. Always on top of the situation,  and works incredibly hard to deliver a good service.’

‘Martin Ochs has an unrivalled knowledge of timeshare and holiday-related litigation, and his litigation tactics are second to none.’

‘Martin Ochs and associate Lauren Twidale provide a truly exceptional service. They have both developed an understanding of our industry model that few other firms possess.‘

‘Martin Ochs and associate Lauren Twidale are highly responsive and supportive, and I regard them as a pivotal resource upon which I rely for the success of my department. They display a remarkable understanding of the civil procedures rules and court process, and are exceptional strategists. In addition to the above, they are excellent value for money.’

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘Strong reputation, good clients and excellent service’

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

‘Partner led no matter the size of the deal. Quality advice explained brilliantly. Always contactable. Very slick service’

‘John Leasure, very personable, very efficient, knows exactly what issues to highlight and what not to.’

‘Joseph Holder is a solicitor that knows his stuff and doesn’t cut any corners is always available and ready for you’

‘The team are very transparent , thorough, and have a good understanding of commercial property, very good at returning calls, and are happy to accept criticism in a constrcutive way.’

‘Joseph Holder is efficent and always returns calls, very thorough and takes responsibility. The lenders lawyers really like him and his transparent approach, they trust his legal view on probabilities’

‘Very professional and efficient.’

‘Hamlins are one of the most impressive legal practices I have ever come across. They work very quickly and efficiently, but also handle their clients with sensitivity. They provide fantastic legal advice, impeccably researched and always on point.’

‘The individuals I have worked with, particularly Matthew Pryke, have been utterly brilliant. One of the key qualities is explaining what can be difficult or complicated legal concepts for a layman in terms that they can understand, and really reassuring clients on the legal pathway ahead. That personal touch, combined with the exceptional level of work, makes Matthew in particular an outstanding lawyer.’

‘Hamlins’ Property Finance team is one of the best.’

‘They have a vast technical knowledge and are always able and willing to support clients on any matter.’

‘The partners are easy to reach and always make themselves available.’

‘Their team is a well-rounded combination of experts that work like a single wheel for a seamless execution of the matter in hand.’

‘Aselle is an inspirational leader! She is extremely talented, knowledgeable, composed, engaged and can manage anything you throw at her and her team. She is highly efficient and the quality of her work is never disappointing. I am always pleased and at ease if she is involved, regardless on which side of a transaction she is on.’