Hamlins LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘In-depth expertise of IP law.’

‘Martin Ochs is smart and user friendly.’

‘The firm has unrivalled knowledge of sound recording and music publishing copyright as well as immense experience of enforcement by obtaining default judgments for injunctions and enforcing them by committal applications.’

‘Martin Ochs is knowledgeable, pragmatic and very commercial.’

‘Christopher Hutchings has been a fantastic lawyer to work with. Clear, professional, trustworthy and professional.’

‘The striking difference was the proactive nature of the practice.’

‘Callum Galbraith – consistently impressive.’

‘Callum Galbraith and Ellen Gallagher are two terrific lawyers with unparalleled knowledge of phone hacking and unlawful information gathering claims.’

‘The media team is a simply fantastic group of lawyers. Despite being the lead solicitor in one of the group litigation actions for hacking, they have strength and depth which comes through in their focus on every libel action they act in. Amazing culture combining client focus and effective litigation.’

‘Ellen Gallagher combines stellar legal knowledge with pragmatic advice.’

‘Christopher Hutchings is brilliant; he devotes time and care to ensure he really understands his client’s aims and needs and is genuinely invested in getting them the best possible result.’

‘Callum Galbraith has a brilliant legal mind and can herd cats; a truly great litigator.’

‘A great personal practice bringing together good quality lawyers, a personal touch, efficiency and good technical knowledge.’

‘John Leasure is a great commercial property lawyer. He understands the detail whilst not losing site of the bigger/commercial picture.’

‘Hamlins has supported the rapid growth of our hospitality offerings and our complex property arrangements. Their team have consistently provided sound advice and legal strategies that have resulted in the successful operation and growth of our business.’

‘We have worked with Ben Kilshaw who has always given excellent advice and feedback regarding our complex property queries.’

‘Hamlins is my go-to firm for reliably smart, clear and concise advice, with industry-leading market knowledge and a highly commercially-aware team focused on getting the best results in a sensible time frame. Unlike other firms we have worked with, advice is presented to us in a way that makes it highly digestible, and results-focused, and goes above and beyond in order to offer us multiple avenues to achieving good results.’

‘I work with Ben Kilshaw and Stephanie Brown, both of whom are very personable, and relationship focused. Both have in-depth knowledge of our past transactions which they bring to each new piece of work and use this to our clear advantage whenever we work together allowing us to very effectively complete transactions in good time. As a business we feel extremally confident in their capable hands.’

‘Hamlins are a good legal firm with good knowledge and commercially minded.’

‘Ben Kilshaw and Stephanie Brown are excellent to work with and have the ability to explain complex matters simply.’

‘Sarah Finch a tactical warrior of a litigator that you want on and by your side. Her mix of patience, tenacity and intellect make her a truly excellent solicitor.’

‘Kate Andrews is great tactician and negotiator who settles the unsettle-able, is hardworking and responsive.’

‘Sarah Finch gives clear advice which is easy for clients to understand and is also tailored to their needs. She sells her clients’ case whilst being realistic about the prospects, risks and limits of the litigation process. She excels in complex and multi-party cases as she both engages with the detail and takes a high-level view when that is in the clients’ best interests.’

‘Kate Andrews is an excellent tactician and amazing with clients; Sarah Finch is very commercial and a major industry player.’

‘Hamlins has a small but highly active and well-regarded property litigation team.’

‘Kate Andrews is one of the best and most experienced property litigation partners in the country. She is immensely business and client-focused and utterly determined to explore every avenue to achieve her clients goals.’

‘The depth of engagement and understanding of our business is noteworthy.’

‘Kate Andrews is top of her game – a fantastically assured operator who wins plaudits from everyone she comes into contact with.’

‘The partners are exceptional and their quality and support from the other solicitors makes us enjoy working with the team. They have particular ability in investment work and are quick to carry out all the due diligence when purchasing and submitting contracts.’

‘Their legal expertise on real estate is top-class and their work ethic is excellent.’

‘Great people. Commercial minded. They are invested in getting the client the result.’

‘Mark Hurst and John Leasure are exceptional partners, who are always available, give solid and commercial advice, and do whatever it takes to secure completion of purchases and sales whatever the size of transaction.’

‘Joseph Holder has a lot of experience and is always available and accessible.’

‘Good at listening to the client’s needs and very responsive.’

‘They have listened and ensured our points have been incorporated and explained things where needed.’

‘We like working with the Hamlins construction contentious team, as they are very reactive, professional and commercial in their advice.’

‘Very commercial and pragmatic.’

‘Hamlins is a respected firm that punches well above its weight. It deals effectively with cases of the utmost complexity and that engage difficult and developing areas of law. On several occasions, I have seen Hamlins step in and right the ship on cases where other firms have had difficulty making an impact for the client, with Hamilins ultimately managing to secure a very good outcome.’

‘Hamlins have a very efficient dispute resolution team operating in the construction area. They provide a very personal service and are passionate about their clients and advocating for them.’

‘They’re a fantastic team – always give fantastic support and advice, great on comms, very prompt and efficient with the work involved.’

‘Matthew Pryke is supremely professional and high-performing, he is a brilliant lawyer, combining immense knowledge with laser-sharp analysis and a warm, reassuring manner.’

‘A highly experienced and competent team that is able to think out of the box when complexities arise, and its lawyers communicate well with all parties.‘

‘The firm’s experience in the travel and timeshare industry is unmatched.’

‘The team uses its expertise to guide not only the litigation it is directly involved in, but to provide assistance more broadly where its clients’ interests are affected.’

‘Martin Ochs is a top partner in his field – his industry know-how and tactical acumen are unparalleled.’

‘Lauren Twidale is a very impressive associate with a very bright future. She is already handling complex litigation.’

‘Laura Daly has been outstanding throughout the process.‘

‘Laura Daly has extensive experience in relation to lender claims against surveyors and legal professionals.’

‘Hamlins appreciate what matters to a family run property company.’

‘They are known for acting for insureds in professional negligence disputes.’

‘Laura Daly is very efficient and very sensible.’

‘High quality, with integrity, dynamic team which is always available and able to support you and your clients in the best possible manner. A team that can make the impossible possible!’

‘Aselle Djumbaeva-Wood is a mentor not only to her team but to her customers as well, both professionally and personally. Aselle has a very personal touch to any transaction she’s involved with and has proven many times that she excels and overdelivers. Her charisma and positive attitude makes her an amazing partner to work with.’

‘Hamlins are relatively small firm but punch above their weight in real estate. They have deep knowledge and experience in this arena and provide a partner-led service.’

‘Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood is a pleasure to work with. She is very efficient and calm. She also has an excellent rapport with solicitors acting for the other side on the deal.’

‘Efficient work and excellent service.’

‘Aselle Djumabaeva-Wood is an excellent lawyer who gives good advice and ensures she provides the best possible service.’

‘Very professional, efficient and service oriented.’

‘Strong team with great industry knowledge across the IP and music spheres.’

‘Martin Ochs is very knowledgable, pragmatic and commercial.’

‘Small but effective team with excellent copyright expertise.’

‘Martin Ochs is bright, very practical and achieves great commercial results.’