Howard Kennedy LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Commercial approach to the process, ensuring the deal completed in a timely manner.’

‘Ashley Reeback is friendly, approachable but commercial!’

‘A solid team led by Gillian White. Focus on key issues and communicate well.’

‘The team are experienced experts in this field.’

‘Kyle Philips is very experienced, strategic and successful in bringing private prosecutions for clients across a broad spectrum of sectors.’

Ian Ryan, Kyle Phillips, and Jen Harper are excellent and know this field inside out.

The team has a proven track record in private prosecutions. It combines highly experienced partners and senior associates with enthusiastic and able junior associates to provide an efficient and responsive service given high quality advice and representation in this specialist field.’

‘Kyle Phillips  combines excellent commercial and legal judgement to provide a hands-on and pragmatic approach. Jennifer Harper – an outstanding associate who combines intelligence, diligence and judgment in equal measure. Both exude a positive and confidence-inspiring attitude which pervades their team and makes them a pleasure to work with.’

‘Most important is the ability to find imaginative solutions at which Mark Stephens is a master. He is supported by a large firm with expertise in other occasionally relevant areas, such as disputes with agents or immigration issues involving artists’.

‘Robert Lands and his team provide excellent legal advice, but are also commercial. They treat the relationship as more than just a means to an invoice’.

‘Robert Lands has treated our company like we are one of his biggest clients. It is a feeling of having someone in your team, even when you speak to them only every now and then’.

‘Peerless in quality and perfection including excellent judgment as to when to fight and when to negotiate. Naomi O’Higgins is the personification of what I say about the team as above. Aided ably by Brendan Udokuro.’

‘The team is great at all levels and can handle matters of any size. A particular strength with Howard Kennedy is the fact that where the issues in a case cross over into different areas – someone from the relevant Howard Kennedy team can be brought in to assist. The firm is very good at using its full range of expertise.’

‘Naomi O’Higgins is great to work with; she is experienced, brilliant at fighting the client’s corner, is sensitive to their needs, and makes wise decisions. Tom Deely is definitely a rising star; he is bright, engaged, and really gets to grips with the detail.’

‘Alex Giles is focused, organised, efficient, and has a calm manner that is effective with clients. Brendan Udokoro is extremely pleasant to work with. He has a sympathetic manner that clients appreciate and is very organised and capable.’

‘One of the best teams in the country. They have recruited some of the finest talent in the market to strengthen the mid-level and balance the team. Monika Byrska might be the most capable negotiator I’ve encountered. She is accomplished at all she does yet remains friendly and humble. Tom Deely’s star is firmly in the ascension.’

‘Naomi O’Higgins is a superb lawyer in the area. She has great client skills and creates an easy rapport. There is steel and a keen intellect beneath the charm. The team of associates (such as Brendan Udokoro) has also impressed me hugely for their energy and dedication to delivering a high-quality service to their clients.’

‘Monika Byrska is a fantastic hire. She is one of the best estates and trusts litigators practicing today. Monika combines a deep knowledge of estates and trusts litigation and administration with thorough forensic analysis, excellent judgment and devastating negotiating prowess. Tom Deely is an extremely strong senior associate.’

‘Emily Mailer and Naomi O’Higgins are no nonsense and an absolute pleasure to deal with.’

‘The Private Client team at Howard Kennedy act for an impressive array of HNWIs and UHNWIs, from both an onshore and offshore background. They excel at sustaining long-term relationships with their clients, many of whom have turned to them for more than one generation’.

‘Simon Malkiel – Calm, reassuring and practical. He balances first class technical abilities with a keen eye for what solutions are best for the client in question.’

‘Prompt, proactive services at reasonable prices. Liz Palmer – prompt replies, excellent technical knowledge applied practically and one of the nicest people in the private client world to deal with’.

‘Liz Palmer is highly intelligent and always a pleasure to work with. Simon Malkiel is very good at keeping track of details crucial to client planning and managing projects’.

‘John Annetts is excellent at English estate administration in cross-border situations‘.

‘ One of the go-tos in London for HNW and UHNW private client expertise for those needing sensible, commercial and straightforward advice on and off shore’.

‘Liz Palmer is extremely smart, pragmatic, and sensible with her fees. She is always a total pleasure to work with, courteous, respectful and thoroughly likeable’.

‘Liz Palmer is a star – very strong technically and lovely to work with’.

‘Expert, practical, trusted, client-focused advice.’

‘Mark Stephens CBE – huge breadth and depth of knowledge, very well connected to specialist barristers and foreign lawyers where needed to advance clients’ cases, provides strategically thoughtful, pragmatic and creative advice.’

‘Elizabeth Morley is highly knowledgable, reliable, responsive and gives practical advice.’

‘The team has a good practice and provides a well-rounded offering to clients.’

‘We feel assured that the confidence we had in the team at Corbett & Co would be further strengthened with the integration and the diverse team Howard Kennedy has.’

‘Mark Stephens has a vast breadth and depth of knowledge and experience, and will use that knowledge creatively and strategically to best support client interests, yet offers pragmatic advice and is approachable and very client friendly.’

‘Elizabeth Morley: knowledgeable, reliable, responsive, a safe pair of hands and works hard for clients.’

‘Robert Lands is always a pleasure to work with. He’s extremely knowledgeable and explains issues very clearly, giving us great confidence in responses to queries and any issues raised.’

‘Mark Stephens has a vast breadth and depth of knowledge and experience, and will use that knowledge creatively and strategically to best support clients’ interests – yet offers pragmatic advice and is approachable and very client friendly.’

‘Elizabeth Morley: knowledgeable, reliable, responsive, a safe pair of hands and works hard for clients.’

‘They listen, act and communicate brilliantly.’

‘Easy to deal with and highly skilled.’

‘Robert Lands is always a pleasure to work with. He’s extremely knowledgeable and explains issues very clearly, giving us great confidence in responses to queries and any issues raised.’

‘Strong general business litigation team which can turn their hand to partnership well.’

‘Robert Craig is very knowledgeable in the area.’

‘Incredibly responsive team that offers commercial and pragmatic advice, cutting through to the core issues.’

‘Sam Murray-Hinde has been our partner contact throughout. Sam is extremely approachable, commercial and responsive. Her advice is candid and realistic.’

‘Howard Kennedy’s general crime team has an excellent reputation amongst legal professionals. They have a well drilled team who never let clients down. The quality of their case preparation is always high, combined with exceptional client care from committed lawyers.’

‘Kyle Phillips is a fantastic talent. He is highly regarded in the area of general crime. He works tirelessly for his clients, is always on top of his papers, and has an exceptional knowledge of the law. Kyle’s affable manner quickly gains the trust of clients. He works well with colleagues to ensure deadlines are met and the work done by his team meets his high standards.

‘Ian Ryan is a hugely influential figure in this area. He has a formidable reputation and never disappoints. Chloe-Jane Belton is highly impressive and methodical. Her legal acumen is only matched by her enthusiasm for her clients’ causes.’

‘Ian Ryan and Kyle Phillips run a good team and have good practical skills for handling client cases.’

‘Kyle Phillips is good for practical advice, and Ian Ryan is excellent in the field of SRA investigations. Jennifer Harper has a good reputation.’

‘Ian Ryan has seen it all and instils complete confidence. Jen Harper is a senior associate who is always the best informed in the room.’

‘Ian Ryan – a perfect foil to any prosecution. At times gentle, at times savage. A really powerful weapon to have on your side. Lives cases day-by-day and hour-by-hour. He is supported by a knowledgeable and savvy team’

‘Howard Kennedy’s white-collar crime team are excellent. They have considerable experience in all areas of financial crime, including alleged market fixing and fraud.’

‘Kyle Phillips is quality. His analytical ability is first-rate, and he works tirelessly for his clients.

‘Chloe Belton is conscientious and engaging. She is hard-working and effective.’

‘Jennifer Harper is an experienced and tenacious lawyer. She is very bright, always across the case and engages fully with counsel in the preparation of written argument.’

‘An agile and resourceful team that is hardworking.’

‘Dominic Offord is an outstanding group head and litigator. He has excellent judgement, impressive grasp of detail, and knows how to get the best out of his team and Counsel.’

‘Arish Bharucha is a polished performer.’

‘Duncan Bagshaw is well placed for court litigation given his experience.’

‘Magic Circle service, but personalised. Howard Kennedy’s client care is second to none – clients’ problems are their problems.’

‘The team has significant depth and skills – these are seasoned litigators who know how to win.’

‘Joel Leigh is a genuinely exceptional partner. His legal skills, client care and work ethic are second to none – and he, in turn, has trained a team of exceptional litigators.’

‘Ayesha Salim is a star, who is utterly professional and committed to achieving the very best for her client. She bears all the hallmarks of the Howard Kennedy focus on client-centric pragmatism, realism, and value for money.’

‘Lois Langton is an exceptional lawyer. She is a great leader of an excellent team. She gives her clients the best possible advice. I would always recommend her to all our people.’

‘Lois Langton leads from the front. She is a lawyer of the highest calibre with judgment to match. She has a five star practice which is a tribute to her formidable litigation skills.’

‘This firm are uniquely well-placed to advise clients in the media, sports, and entertainment industries, where their experience is second-to-none. A huge array of personality within the department explains why the clients are typically quite creative. Headed by Lois Langton, they are all stellar.’

‘Jessie Smith has a soft approach, and is just as focused and detailed. Clients adore her; they feel safe in her hands, whilst also feeling like she understands and appreciates the personal elements of the case. She’s like gold dust.’

‘A wonderful, high-end law firm that has expanded its family law expertise in recent years and now sits with the very best in this area. The firm has shown leadership in the field with a new annual lecture series led by Katherine Res Pritchard.’

‘Katherine Res Pritchard is a stand-out star of the children law world. Katherine has excellent legal expertise, and has real strengths in case strategy and drafting statements that can turn a case around 180 degrees. Katherine has particular expertise in international children law, including relocation applications and child abduction.’

‘Nina Lake is amongst the best of the best in family law in London. She is unflappable, even in a crisis, and is a match for any opponent. Lois Langton is one of the finest family solicitors in the City and has a reputation that goes before her. Jessie Smith is  part of an exceptionally strong team working tirelessly for their clients.’

‘The team has excellent experience in heat networks and distributed energy systems. They also cover the real estate aspects of energy well.’

‘Jonathan Cohen is very experienced in heat networks and distributed energy.’

‘A willingness to help.’

‘The team provides an exceptional service.’

‘The team is highly professional, very cooperative and attentive to our requirements as well as being flexible in finding solutions for our needs. Despite being a relatively large firm, their approach is still very personal, which we have always found very valuable.’

‘Jonathan Cohen has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of energy law. He has dedicated his career to this field, enabling him to navigate the intricacies of energy regulations, policies, and industry dynamics with ease. The team has a strong track-record in energy-related cases.’

‘I would highly recommend Jonathan Cohen and Duncan Bagshaw at Howard Kennedy for any related legal needs in the energy industry. Jonathan possesses a unique set of attributes that make him an exceptional choice for handling complex energy law matters. I am confident that Jonathan’s team and his own sector expertise and dedication will make him a valuable asset for any clients in this space.’

‘Jane Brassington is hardworking, responsive and always available.’

‘Howard Kennedy’s property litigation department is blessed, not only with first-class solicitors at partner level, but also with a rich seam of senior associate and director-level solicitors who provide partner-level service. Howard Kennedy are strong and comfortable in both residential and commercial sectors. The department has an impressive and loyal client base and a constant stream of high-quality work.’

‘Robert Boucher is a truly exceptional lawyer on an upward trajectory. With Robert at your back, you know the case will have been prepared to the nth degree.’

‘Bhavini Patel is an excellent solicitor with a keen eye for detail – intelligent and intuitive when it comes to strategy.’

‘The team is building a very strong reputation in building safety work, a developing, fast-growing sector following the passing of Building Safety Act 2022; it has a particular focus on acting for prominent developers and portfolio clients.’

‘Lauren Taylor is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is thorough, pragmatic and always gets the best outcome for the client.’

‘Amanda McNeil has a sharp legal brain complimented with bags of common sense and is a go-to solicitor for clients who want someone knowledgeable, practical and commercial in their approach.’

‘Howard Kennedy’s property litigation team exudes classy confidence. In real estate work, they are effectively a magic circle set.’

‘Howard Kennedy always take the trouble to understand the underlying objectives and bring both strong analytical advice and imagination to dealing with matters. They are always mindful of delivering value for money and balancing the costs of litigation against the prospect of success.’

‘The practice was easy to contact, and it was easy to communicate with the lawyer who was assigned to my case’.

‘Ruby Begum understood my requirements and gave me sound legal advice. She demonstrated a real commitment to achieving a positive and successful outcome to the conveyancing process and overall real estate transaction. She had very good knowledge, understanding, and ability with the legal process’.

‘I’ve worked with Howard Kennedy for fifteen years and keep referring clients to them because they go the extra mile to get the job done and the clients what they were looking for‘.

‘I can get a response to a question I might be wrestling with from Ruby Begum within an hour and she appears never to sleep’.

‘Knows this area of law inside out.’

‘Ian Ryan is a legend with a big heart.’

‘A very good planning team under the headship of Jade Chalmers. Excellent and clearly close relationship between a property private client base and the planning division, therefore offering a multi-disciplinary approach. The planning team has grown under Jade Chalmers and is a young, hardworking outfit.’

‘Jade Chalmers heads up the planning team. She is brilliant with clients, astute and hard-working. An absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘A great team who are great collaborators. It is always at the forefront of the most interesting cases, highly responsive and dilligent in what it does. It is led by a true leader in Jade Chalmers, with a great crop of talent alongside her.’

‘Jade Chalmers is just an absolute star. She is always great with handling clients, ensuring that cases are managed well, and only the best arguments pursued.’

‘The entire team was involved at each stage, including the head of planning and partners down to juniors and trainees.’

‘Friendly and a pleasure to work with. In particular, Jade Chalmers and Caitlin Spence were just a joy to work with, extremely knowledgeable and always on hand to assist.’

‘We have always found the level of research and understanding of the complex planning system and legal complexity to be up there with the best. A recent complex agreement has involved the team in extensive dissection of a complex masterplan arrangement. It was reassuring to know that we had our backs covered on this.’

‘Jade Chalmers leads on the planning support for our business and has demonstrated on many occasions her in-depth knowledge of the complex planning system that we operate. She leads a team that is tenacious in its review of documents yet clear in its reporting and advice, something that is critical to enable quick decisions to be made.’

‘The team at Howard Kennedy are second to none. They are all a safe pair of hands for any employment dispute. They are the team I would recommend my friends to use.’

‘Sam Murray-Hinde deserves recognition within that team – she is excellent. Client-friendly and down-to-earth but there is nothing she doesn’t know about employment law.’

‘The team are incredibly responsive to enquiries, very good value for money, and are well-resourced.’

‘Sam Murray-Hinde is an exceptional solicitor. I have worked with her for approximately 15 years and her attention to detail, promptness at dealing with issues arising in cases, and advice to clients is first class.’

‘Clients can have all aspects of their business serviced with a single point of contact, who will draw in experts from within and outside the firm and co-ordinate the response.’

‘Sam Murray-Hinde is extremely efficient, knowledgeable, organised and client-friendly. She is an expert in transport and sport.’

‘They have strength and depth and are led by the incredibly bright and commercial Jane Amphlett.’

‘Jane Amphlett – go to partner for any employment related issue. Depth of knowledge, pragmatic advice. Always responsive.’

‘Howard Kennedy has an excellent multidisciplinary team which means all aspects of a transaction can be covered quickly and effectively, saving time and money. They maintain excellent client relationships, and it’s always a pleasure to work with them.’

‘Astrid Stanley is a fine lawyer, she is always available to meet clients needs.’

‘A highly professional team which is prepared to always go the extra mile in situations whereby pressure to conclude a transaction is at its highest.’

‘Antonia Frangakis provides an excellent service and support.’

‘Consistently great service from team.’

‘Astrid Stanley is a perfect blend of commercial savvy and property knowledge. She had a direct and problem-solving approach.’

‘Jason Tann is an excellent communicator, a true resolver and simplifier of potentially complicated challenges.’

‘Very experienced team. Professional in every respect, and very responsive and available.’

‘Duncan Bagshaw is an excellent negotiator. Clients feel excellently represented by him. He looks after their interests in the best possible way.’

‘Duncan Bagshaw is great and fights extremely hard for his clients.’

‘Duncan Bagshaw has a wonderful way with clients, and gives sound and practical advice.’

‘An excellent team – highly collegial and client friendly. They make a conscious effort to promote diversity.’

‘Arish Bharucha is the go-to lawyer for Indian businesses looking to litigate and arbitrate in London.‘

‘A diverse and very interesting practice.’

‘An excellent team with a particular focus on high-level work in Africa.’

‘Very knowledgeable team, and very approachable.’

‘Robert Lands is an exceptional lawyer.’

‘The practice is well known in the art and advertising worlds and has generated some cutting-edge legal precedents in a variety of inspiring legal issues.’

‘Alex Watt is an exceptional lawyer. He has transformed the team, which is renowned across the art and IP worlds.’

‘Alex Watt is particularly adept at combining traditional worlds such as art and advertising with the technological breakthroughs generated by new technologies such as NFTs.’

‘Robert Lands and Elizabeth Morley have immense experience in the IP field, particularly in copyright, trade marks and passing off. They have particular expertise in the visual arts sector, having represented artists and galleries for many years.’

‘Both Robert Lands and Elizabeth Morley bring their experience to bear to achieve excellent commercial results.’

‘It has been a pleasure to collaborate with Robert Lands and Pollyanna Savva. They are very professional – handle cases swiftly, with excellent quality and always gives good advice for the best for our client.’

‘Robert Lands and Pollyanna Savva are a dream team to collaborate with.’

‘The team has strong experience in the e-sports sector.’

‘Joel Leigh is extremely practical, strategic, and personable. His overall approach, including to negotiations, is highly effective at delivering results for his clients.’

‘The sports team is second to none for sports cases with a commercial core. The team are seasoned litigators, with particular expertise in football cases – although their knowledge of sports law goes well beyond one sport. An absolute go-to for clubs, footballers and managers alike.’

‘Joel Leigh is a star individual in this field. He has impressive knowledge of all commercial-related sports issues, including the complex insolvency issues that so often arise in this field. He is a seasoned litigator, who is second to none on client care and legal acumen. Joel, in turn, surrounds himself with an excellent team who are always ready to help.’

‘Joel Leigh is a superb litigator and an outstanding and balanced lawyer. He has built an impressive specialism in sports disputes, acting for well known professional and amateur sports people. Incredibly easy to engage with, he always delivers for his clients, and his personality enables him to steer his clients through the enormous stress of litigation with aplomb.’

‘First-class capabilities across various interlocking specialisms.’

‘Sam Murray-Hinde is an excellent leader, her specialism spans the employment-sports spaces, and she is absolutely on top of her brief and always a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team I have been working with most recently represents the best mix of terrifying intellectual rigour and commercial practicality that I have come across.’

‘A good and reliable team in the finance and insolvency sphere.’

‘Vernon Dennis is a very experienced litigator who is a safe pair of hands for insolvency practitioners to instruct – he delivers results.’

‘Vernon Dennis is one of the most forward thinking insolvency lawyers in the sector and maintains an incredible focus on current and future issues.’

‘Tim Bignell is a strategic thinker who has unrivalled experience in the insolvency field.’

‘Litigator Dominic Offord is among the best in the business when it comes to getting the very best results for the firm’s clients.’

‘Rachel Brown well is solid and will no doubt make partner at some point. Lovely to work with, gets good work/client’s and knows what she is talking about/doing.’