Kingsley Napley LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘The criminal team provide the very highest standard of care to all clients. Their legal knowhow is second to none, and every member of the team that I have worked with is exceptional. They are exceptionally professional at each and every of the process.’

‘Sandra Paul is absolutely exceptional and at the top of her game. Extremely knowledgeable, caring, goes the extra mile for every client. Edward Jones is highly intelligent, with great strategic and tactical skills.’

‘They are probably the best firm of solicitors who instruct me. All the solicitors I work with  are approachable, pleasant, sensible and very good at what they do. It is difficult to fault them.’

‘Kingsley Napley are a Rolls-Royce outfit. Their clients are thoroughly looked after from start to finish, their research is first class and their people carefully chosen. They take time to get to know the lay client, they are realistic in their advice and fight hard.’

‘The practice has a wider range of support and skill sets available and is very adaptable as the nature of an engagement changes. They are able to field a multidisciplinary team to ensure they deploy the right strength and depth of expertise as an engagement requires.’

‘They have managed to practice the delivery, of expertise, realism, strategy and compassion/empathy exceptionally well. Often where deep knowledge of the law can lead to a detachment from the individual concerned, this is far from the case here.’

‘A clearly symbiotic team who worked in harness together. It always felt like the correctly experienced person was dealing with the appropriate issue.’

‘Sandra Paul was exceptional. At my lowest and most vulnerable moment, Sandra was strong, clear and added the reassurance she could. I never doubted her competence or commitment in dealing with my issue.’

‘They are simply the best firm of solicitors for white-collar crime. No other firm can match their know-how, their resources and their down-to-earth sensible and practicable advice.’

‘They are all first-rate, particularly David Sleight.’

‘Jonathan Grimes and his team are very proactive. It is a pleasure to work with them.’

‘Nicola Finnerty is charismatic and direct and no-nonsense – she is only interested in pursuing good arguments on the client’s behalf and gets good results accordingly. Jill Lorimer is a tough opponent and has outstanding client care skills. Gemma Tombs is equally robust with excellent client care skills, and really pushes a case to its best on behalf of her client. Sophie Wood is on the ascendancy – she is super bright and tactically astute, with a great strategic awareness of her cases.’

‘Rebecca Niblock is a stand out talented extradition lawyer with excellent strategic skills; Jill Lorimer is excellent on bank fraud and is equally comfortable representing corporates as individuals. Massively in demand.’

‘Nicola Finnerty is one of the leaders in this field. Her knowledge of the market, the wisdom in her approach, her rapport with her clients, her work ethic are second to none. Gemma Tombs – a supremely talented solicitor. Louise Hodges is one of the big names in the fraud and regulatory market who has the respect of all players. Jonathan Grimes is a very skillful solicitor who can navigate clients through particularly difficult waters.’

‘Highly motivated team with real depth of experience; the best in the business.’

‘Jonathan Grimes combines experience, intelligence, pragmatism, sound judgment and the ability to think outside the box to get the best for his clients. Alun Milford brings to bear his senior SFO experience and legal nous to achieve the best outcome for his clients. He knows exactly which levers to press in the regulators and prosecutors and where the risks lie. They are both top of their game.’

‘High-quality people with specialist experience and useful connections and resources. The team is genuinely committed to clients – nothing is too much trouble. They’re also a standout group, because while being very bright and on top of the law, they’re also very sensible and commercial.’

‘They listen, they care about clients and operate with integrity and creativity. They make the experience of going to lawyers more pleasant.’

‘The team at Kingsley Napley has an excellent reputation and is viewed as expert in its fields. Also easy to work with and with strong commercial nous. Strong across the board – no hesitation in recommending them.’

‘Sue Thackeray and Mary Young stand out. Reliable and diligent. An excellent mid-market choice.’

‘Sue Thackeray – no nonsense and happy to fight her client’s corner. Will take on a Goliath with excellent effect.’

‘Mary Young is a fraud litigator who takes no prisoners and tells it how it is; and Fiona Simpson is a standout individual. She has good commercial instincts, and the ability to see the wood for the trees.’

‘Melanie Hart is excellent. She is very knowledgeable and strong strategically. She is also very commercial in her approach. Very easy to work with and will make herself available.’

‘William Christopher is very well known in the commercial market – tough and smart, and a very successful litigator in both large litigation and more self-contained claims. An excellent lawyer.’

‘A go-to firm for solicitors’ regulatory matters. Very knowledgeable, pragmatic and responsive.’

‘The team is exceptional. Knowledgeable, committed, and they go out of their way to assist the client. The team is personable, proactive and informative, ensuring clients are aware of all issues before making key decisions.’

‘Trusted experts in the field of professional discipline. They have such a wide range of expertise in the team that clients can be sure they are getting the best advice and support. They are very approachable and work exceptionally hard to ensure the best results for clients.’

‘Iain Miller is one of the doyens in this area. Very knowledgeable on SRA issues. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Iain Miller and Jessica Clay – technical expertise, sound client care and tactical acumen at a level that few others match anywhere, let alone in such a niche area.’

‘Shannett Thompson is excellent, both in terms of her knowledge and preparation, but also in her ability to put nervous clients at ease.’

‘Kathryn Sheridan is an absolute standout, who is capable of handling the most complex of cases with calm, forensic skills.’

‘Julie Matheson is extremely smart, dynamic and always on top of the detail. However, her key strength lies in understanding people. She takes time to understand what is important to each client, ensuring that they feel supported and listened to.’

‘Kingsley Napley offers a bespoke client service which is second to none. They stand out in the immigration field as going the extra mile, looking at a case from all angles and thinking through the longer term strategy in the best interests of the client, as well as being on top of the law.’

‘Extremely responsive and great client care.’

‘The team is extremely good, reliable, very knowledgeable about the subject matter and quick to respond. They make our work in this field very easy. They keep us updated on relevant changes and are helpful and practical in addressing any issues that we encounter.’

‘High touch service with our employees. Great advice. Thorough explanations. We have a great collaboration. They are a trusted partner.’

‘Emma Dauriac and Ilda De Sousa are both extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They are quick to respond and are always willing to help.’

‘Ilda de Sousa and Emma Dauriac are friendly to work with and always gives strong advice and support.’

‘Robert Houchill managed a highly sensitive and risky case recently which initially caused a lot of stress at our firm. With Robert assistance we were able to arrange a visa extension. He took over the communication with the employee and his calm and professional way of handling the case was exceptional.’

‘Great client service to our employees and the business. Whenever there is an issue with the Home Office/UKVI they are quick to communicate and request resolution. No bureaucracy. Very clear and transparent. Ilda de Sousa and Robert Houchill are phenomenal to work with.’

‘Teams who are thoughtfully put together to bring a complementary skillset and chemistry fit based on client culture.’

‘Lots of legal firms say they bring a personal approach but KN truly deliver on this. They bring a sensitive, client-centric approach to each project.’

‘All members of the team were supportive, understanding and most importantly readily available for all inquiries and questions I had.’

‘They are professional and their attention to detail made them a trustworthy partner in my unique retirement and redundancy package.’

‘Andy Norris was readily available when needed in the tricky situation I faced, was a calming influence and thorough in his detail, which made for a positive end of situation for me.’

‘Great team to work with.’

‘I have worked mainly with Emmanuelle Ries as my solicitor on my discrimination case. She was very helpful throughout the whole process, responsive to my emails, and provided good advice. It always felt like a two-way relationship where Emmanuelle was an active listener to the issues and provided options as to the best course of action. I would highly recommend her to anyone and already have!’

‘Kingsley Napley offers a bespoke client service which is second to none. They stand out in the immigration field as going the extra mile, looking at a case from all angles and thinking through the longer-term strategy in the best interests of the client, as well as being on top of the law.’

‘Katie Newbury is outstanding. She is really knowledgeable and at the top of her game, offering practical and strategic advice as well as day-to-day client care. Oliver Oldman is relatively new to the field but a real rising star. Once more, in line with the firm’s approach he goes over and above the norm for his clients.’

‘I appreciate the fact that client meetings with counsel have a partner, associate and trainee, so that the team are very engaged with cases at all levels.’

‘Katie Newbury, Nicolas Rollason and Oliver Oldman have huge depth of knowledge and provide a fantastic service to clients.’

‘Very accessible and performing very good grasp of matters and knowledge in their field.’

‘Availability, performance, reliability. Excellent follow up on matters.’

‘The breadth and depth of the immigration team is second to none. They are able to respond quickly, efficiently and with genuine knowledge and experience.’

‘The firm is unique in solving immigration issues that are not standard.’

‘The team at this firm is top-notch, possessing deep expertise in immigration law paired with a remarkable ability to present various strategic options for any given situation. My case was particularly complex, yet I received astute and timely advice that led to a successful outcome, exactly as planned.’

‘They are attentive and detail oriented.’

‘I must say, not a single person here would get less than a 10/10 from me. They’re all masters of their craft. This team is legendary.’

‘Such a diverse and talented team!’

‘The team are incredibly fast and responsive.’

‘Nicholas Rollason runs an excellent ultra high touch-point service and team. Their indispensable support and knowledge of immigration law is without comparison.’

‘Sital Fontenelle fights really hard for her clients. She has bags of energy and ideas – and never lets go if she thinks she is right.’

‘High-powered, well-respected team with strength in depth. They have seen it all, done it all, and well.’

‘The family team have a first-class reputation as being leading lawyers in matrimonial finance and children work across London. The team is one of the biggest in the city and each lawyer is excellent. They are often at the cutting edge of new developments, both in terms of technology and legal expertise.’

‘Jane Keir is a superstar. She builds confidence in all those around her.’

‘Kingsley Napley has a strong family team, particularly at partner level. There is a breadth to the work they do (complex and international finance work, high conflict children work, abduction, surrogacy, mediation). The individual lawyers are all approachable and easy to get along with. They are one of the top family firms in London, with high quality work and a good reputation.’

‘Connie Atkinson is a shining light in the family law world. As a solicitor, Connie is refreshingly understated and modest about her abilities, phenomenally hard-working and gives clients realistic and empathetic advice. Connie also has a thriving mediation practice and as a mediator, can unlock even the trickiest of cases in mediation.’

‘Abby Buckland is tenacious and doesn’t pull her punches – she has good judgment and really knows the detail of her cases.’

‘Lauren Evans is exceptionally good with clients and has a calm and reassuring manner about her – she really cares about their cases.’

‘Nick Wrightson is highly intelligent and pragmatic. He has a wealth of experience and expertise in a range of public law work from complex JRs through to highly involved and difficult public inquiries. He remains a joy to work with at all times. Formidable and highly recommended.’

‘Sophie Kemp is an excellent communicator; she gives clear advice and has a very broad knowledge of inquiry and independent review law.’

‘They are very competent and knowledgeable. They have a broad range of expertise and a strong reputation.’

‘They have outstanding experience in the field of public law and act for a wide variety of clients.’

‘Nick Wrightson is a great solicitor. He has an excellent knowledge of public law, sound judgment, and he’s a pleasure to work with.’

‘Natalie Cohen brings a wealth of experience and insight from her years in government. She is exceptionally thorough and conscientious.’

‘Kingsley Napley has one of the most outstanding teams of public lawyers in London. They are a go-to firm for challenging public law case.’

‘They are very professional and hugely efficient. They have a real expertise in the field.’

‘A lot of senior level involvement.’

‘John Young is our go to lawyer for all of corporate work. Extremely commercial, efficient and technically capable. We have used him for years and never been disappointed.’

‘The team are clearly knowledgeable in their field, very approachable, and responsive. ’

‘Corinne Aldridge is my key contact and “go to” for complex and/or difficult partnership and/or employment law advice. She is undoubtedly extremely competent and is able expertly to combine legal analysis with pragmatism. Corinne and her team are also well able to respond to more discrete requests for advice.’

‘The team is highly innovative, continually seeking the most effective means of achieving the stated objective, even when that objective may migrate through time.’

‘A great business with standout, long-established rainmakers, a body of excellent partners, and well-recruited and trained associates, who are given early responsibilities and development opportunities. They provide a first-rate, results-driven service, with a very diverse group of practitioners – an excellent all-round firm.’

‘Their focus is what is in the client’s best interest rather than their billable hours. What enables them to be so innovative is their detailed understanding of the law, never hesitating to push the boundaries and challenge groupthink.’

‘Strong female leads in Sue Thackeray and Mary Young. Sue takes no prisoners and is a fighter, and Mary has first-rate knowledge of fraud law – a very talented litigation partner, who is incredibly thorough, committed to her clients (with whom she forms excellent relationships), and understands every nuance of her cases.’

’Sue Thackeray is one of the most effective lawyers around – she has knowledge, attention to detail, persistence and patience. She is simply outstanding.’

‘Sue Thackeray and Fiona Simpson are two star individuals with great experience and market reputation. They are both great.’

‘William Christopher is very well known in the commercial market – tough and smart, and a very successful litigator in both large litigation and more self-contained claims. He is an excellent lawyer.’

‘Laurence Clarke will no doubt join the partnership ranks soon. He is a very effective operator, quite capable of running cases on his own as he regularly does, and an astute and careful litigator.’

‘Jonathan Grimes brought a good understanding of contractors and the specific issues that affect them and the way they operate. He combined this with a sound understanding of the relevant health and safety law.’

‘The team provided pragmatic feedback but were also reassuring, offering a number of solutions and recommendations.’

‘Their thorough assessment of the issues, along with further analysis as well as understanding of the motivations of the authorities meant they offered the best solution to achieve the best outcome in the end in our case.’

‘I have already recommended their services to colleagues and friends.’

‘Hannah Eales was instrumental in providing support and advice. Clearly she has the experience, interpersonal skills and expertise which shone through in the recommendations and actions taken. Her personal attention-to-detail and continuous interaction with us provided reassurance and comfort, which alleviated our fears.’

‘Alfie Cranmer was a credit, he captured actions accurately and followed up items well in advance of any deadlines so we were always calm and collected rather than leaving things to the last minute and panicking. He was also professional and courteous in meetings, grasping details and information accurately.’

‘First-rate expertise delivered practically and sensitively at all levels of seniority.’

‘Melinka Berridge is absolutely first-rate in every aspect of work. She inspires total confidence, and the same applies for Hannah Eales.’

‘Ryan Mowat is exceptional. He has such good instincts and his commitment to his client’s cause is tireless. He has strong support from Katherine Pymont, who is insightful, tenacious and pragmatic. Kate Salter and Anna Metajder are extremely dedicated and on top of the detail.’

‘Ryan Mowat is easy to recommend. He’s a perfect person to head up any contentious matter, both in terms of high-level tactical considerations and ensuring appropriate resourcing.’

‘Laura Phillips is a highly effective and self-assured litigator who has a great head for both strategy and tactics.’

‘Ryan Mowat and Katherine Pymont put themselves out to accommodate the five hours time difference between UK and USA. We found that we very quickly trusted the exactness of their advice, and correctness of their intelligent opinions and perfect timing. All mixed with a human touch.’ 

‘Ryan Mowat heads a really great team. Fun to work with but dedicated to their clients and achieving a successful outcome.’

‘Ryan Mowat is a very experienced litigator. Katherine Pymont is the newest partner and is fantastically dedicated to her role and to succeeding for her clients. Kate Salter and Laura Phillips make up a great team.’

‘Kingsley Napley have an ability to pick up the most challenging cases and turn them into success stories. They fight hard for clients in the most difficult situations, and get great results by their excellent judgement, technical knowledge and common sense.’

‘Ryan Mowat is one of the best trusts and estates litigators out there. He is completely unflappable and always goes the extra mile for clients. Katherine Pymont and Laura Phillips are both hugely bright and efficient; definitely ones to watch.’

‘Simon Hardy handles the day-to-day transactions, everything runs smoothly, and the team is exceptional – highly recommended.’

‘Kingsley Napley have an ability to pick up the most challenging cases and turn them into success stories. They fight hard for clients in the most difficult situations, and get great results by their excellent judgement, technical knowledge and common sense.’

‘Kingsley Napley have a very strong Court of Protection offering from top to bottom. Strong leadership ensures that cases are well-managed and subject-matter expertise at all levels ensures effective delivery.’

‘Professional deputy and partner Anita Gill is a real expert in the mental capacity and the Court of Protection. She exudes confidence. Ryan Mowat has a well-deserved reputation for excellence. He’s clever, strategically astute, and always on top of his cases.’

‘Ryan Mowat is superb; his skills are really well suited to Court of Protection work because he is just so good at spotting the sensible way through.’

‘Kingsley Napley have a great depth of experience relevant to Court of Protection disputes.  Simon Hardy is very calm and knowledgeable.’

‘Jemma Garside is developing a great reputation not least for her ‘bedside manner’ and ability to explain legal issues in simple terms.’

‘Able to deliver even on complex issues that others may shy away from. Simon Hardy is the standout character. A partner with decades of experience that cannot be easily replicated.’

‘A great mediation offering; they are really committed to it and it shows.’

‘The mediation team at Kingsley Napley are growing from strength to strength. Great expertise both in matrimonial finance and complex children matters, so I have no hesitation recommending any of the mediators.’

‘Charlotte Bradley is second-to-none, hugely technical, has great strategic sense and always takes a pragmatic, holistic approach to mediations. She can take on the most unlikely cases and find a way to come out the other end with proposals that work for the family. Clients love her.’

‘Stacey Nevin is an excellent mediator. She has the ability to read the room incredibly well and sense when to push on a mediation or when to take a break. She does not play the advantage and is always fair.’

‘The family team are extremely competent, friendly and approachable.’

‘Stacey Nevin engages in mediation in high-tension and difficult cases. The work produced is thorough and pragmatic, and the feedback from my client is very positive.’

‘Connie Atkinson’s mediation practice goes from strength to strength. She makes clients feel empowered by the process and crucially they both feel it is fair and that they are heard. Connie is patient and fair, and firm where necessary, so one party does not feel there is a power imbalance.’

‘Lauren Evans is calm and unflappable: absolutely key for an effective mediator.’

‘Vanessa Rodhes is outstanding. Very committed, thorough, innovative and reliable. She is also very good in partnering with the other teams of Kingley Napley when dealing with complex matters.’

‘The only real estate team in the UK with the know how and capability to tackle real estate purchases with cryptocurrency proceeds. They have devised an internal process that has made them a market leader in that segment, which has opened up substantial opportunities in residential and commercial.’

‘Bethan Owen is outstanding. She has exceptional communication skills, works extremely well with her colleagues. Bethan leads her team with enthusiasm, wisdom and finesse, always going the extra mile, way beyond expectations.’ 

‘Bethan Owen is always approachable and accessible. She has an eye for detail combined with being able to see the bigger picture, resulting in an ability to focus on what really matters. Her gentle sense of humour makes any legal transaction a much more pleasant experience, rather than a grind.’

‘We use Kingsley Napley because we know that the job is going to be done extremely well for a fair price. Bethan Owen is absolutely superb. She’s a combination of tremendously knowledgeable, incredibly hard-working and commercially savvy/sensible.’ 

‘An Outstanding team we will continue to work with them for years to come. Bethan Owen absolutely devoted and professional.’

‘ Bethan Owen was thorough, patient (especially with this American with not even casual knowledge of English law), timely, gave excellent, relevant advice and was in general a complete pleasure with whom to work.’

‘Katie Sheikh was brilliant – great response times and cared about the sale of the property.’

‘A really excellent team, highly respected in the field, very commercial and forward-thinking.’

‘Michael Tyler is superb, unusually bright, with brilliant knowledge of costs, and great to work with. Charlotte Ioannou is a talented associate.’

‘Michael Tyler heads up a young and energetic team of costs lawyers with expertise across an unusually wide range of practice areas, reflecting the firm’s diverse practice.’

‘Michael Tyler is second to none in this field. Personable, unflappable, good with clients and with a steely determination.’

‘Holly Shaw always has an eye for a good point. Excellent at making sense of document-heavy cases.’

‘They have grasped legal project management with both hands, and they are exceptionally good at it. This team is one to watch.’

‘Michael Tyler is a star. I was also very impressed by Charlotte Ioannou.’

‘The costs team at Kingsley Napley invest in their own continuous professional development, with the emphasis on looking for new ways to service existing and new clients.’

‘Jill Lorimer is a star. Her no-nonsense, quiet authority is brilliant for dealing with potentially difficult situations. She knows FCA work inside-out and is one of the very best.’

‘Excellent quality of people who operate at the highest level and provide quality advice.’

‘Jill Lorimer is a brilliant lawyer who is clearly trusted by her clients and others within the legal financial services industry. She is a clear headed and insightful lawyer, who goes above and beyond for her clients.’

‘Anna Holmes is a dependable and conscientious lawyer, and very diligent in getting the right outcome for her clients.’

‘KN are dominant in the field of financial services advice.’

‘Pragmatic and experienced – particularly on contentious FS matters where accusations of criminality (fraud/non-financial misconduct) are involved. James Alleyne was in the FCA’s enforcement team for a long time and there is no doubt that his experience is invaluable for clients facing enforcement proceedings.’

‘A powerful financial services team with excellent criminal crossover. Jill Lorimer is the jewel in the Crown. Quick witted, excellent strategist who is also comfortable with the detail. Assembles powerful teams for the big cases. Hugely impressive.’

‘Kingsley Napley has carved out a well-deserved reputation as one of the leading firms in providing expert advice in contentious financial services investigations. Jill Lorimer is an outstanding practitioner with an intelligent and incisive approach to getting positive outcomes.’

‘My biggest impression is that the team is very “Kingsley Napley”, in terms that it provides bespoke and tailored professional services that meet each individual client’s needs.’

‘Waqar has extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with matters related to tax investigation and litigation.’

‘David Sleight is hard-working, smart, emotionally intelligent and covers all the bases. An excellent advisor to have in your corner.’

‘Waqar Shah is a leader in the field, with vast experience and excellent business acumen. Krishna Mahajan is a rising star.’

‘Top class white collar crime firm across all disciplines, including this one. Probably the top white collar crime firm in the country.’

‘All the partners are experienced, skilful practitioners, and they are supported by a raft of very able associates.’

‘Their ability to communicate with clients is seamless, prompt, and consistent. Information sharing within the firm is first-rate and allows for different departments to input on matters which require a range of expertise.’

‘Waqar Shah is undoubtedly one of the most dynamic tax litigation partners in the industry. He perfectly balances clear, thought out strategy with a direct, no-nonsense approach and could easily go toe-to-toe with silks. He knows just about everybody in the industry.’

‘Everyone I have dealt with has treated me with compassion. My main contact has kept me very clearly abreast of the status of my case and next steps, so I am clear at all times on how things are progressing. The team is highly responsive and committed, and I’ve been impressed at how diligently they got under the skin of my very complicated situation – in a way that has allowed me some sort of closure and acceptance of what happened to me.’

‘Kirsty Allen was brilliant.’

‘Well established and experienced.’

‘Richard Lodge is superb – meticulous, intelligent, and hard working, with an acute eye for the detail.’

‘A small but dedicated team.’

‘Very knowledgeable team that provide a personal service to their clients.’

‘Eurydice Cote – very knowledgeable and hard-working but also has a kind and considerate way of dealing with clients. Always provides a first rate service for her clients.’

‘Hardworking with a genuine desire to get the best for their clients.’

‘Anita Gill and Stephanie Mooney are both excellent. Both caring and considerate, very good communicators who give clear explanations and constantly keep you in the picture as to how work is progressing. Hard working and conscientious.’

‘Antia Gill and Sameena Munir have been outstanding. Anita and Sameena stand out because of their knowledge, sound practical approach, clear advice, attention to detail and first class communication.’

‘Warm, efficient, use plain language and make you feel at ease when dealing with them, with that “always happy to help” attitude. Stephanie Mooney is always willing to help, responds promptly and keen to go above and beyond.’

‘I have worked very closely with James Ward and Sophie Voelcker for many years. Both have great technical knowledge and deliver sensible generational planning solutions to a wide range of clients.’

‘I have introduced various clients to Stephanie Mooney for her support with their estate planning, and I always do so with confidence that they are in excellent hands and that they will be well looked after.’

‘Sophie Voelcker is excellent.’

‘I have known Sophie Voelcker for many years and she is just a delight to work with. Her clients love her and she will always go the extra mile.’

‘A highly collaborative, and importantly an approachable, team with decades of experience advising (U)HNW clients.’

‘The team at Kingsley Napley are exceptional. They have excellent client care and are knowledgeable within the field.’

‘Shannett Thompson is brilliant within this field. She is very adept at dealing with complex cases and has a great approach to client care.’

‘A really diligent firm that makes sure their “I”s are dotted and “T”s are crossed. They instruct counsel promptly in matters with thoroughly prepared briefs using very slick and secure online systems. Their training of staff is fantastic meaning even the most junior and newest recruits are always on top of their work.’

‘Shannett Thompson is a fantastic solicitor at KN in their education professional regulatory team. Extraordinarily bright and tenacious she is able to come up with creative solutions that obtain fantastic results for clients. She is also an incredible mentor supportive of younger members of the profession, running diversity initiatives at KN and ensuring that she instructs diverse and talented counsel in a wide range of cases.’

‘Rapidly growing practice in student disciplinary law.’

‘Shannett Thompson is a rising star in this field. Strong heritage in regulatory law which she deploys to her clients’ advantage in student disciplinary cases.’

‘The team was professional, experienced and able to inspire absolute confidence. They listened carefully and were fast-acting and creative in their responses. They were also quick to reply to all questions and to respond without delay.’

‘They were completely in command of the situation and displayed expert knowledge of the law. They also communicated with warmth, humour, and precision.’

‘Helen Morris drives a great team at Kingsley Napley, providing important insights and great advice to clients. I would say they are more approachable and more litigation-averse, which is great. One of the best teams.’

‘Helen Morris is smart and very well prepared at all times. Her experience serves her well, and she is always available to answer questions. She listens to her clients and provides excellent advice. She is very approachable.’

‘Melanie Hart is sensible, pragmatic and user-friendly.’

‘A very highly regarded reputation management team with claimant and defendant expertise.’

‘The defamation and reputation management team is small but brings a good combination of responsiveness, industry knowledge and client-friendliness. It is unusually well positioned to offer useful cross-over representation of defamation and privacy (both litigation and regulatory) with data protection and crime.’

‘This is a brilliant and excellently led team which can draw on the vast and diverse experience of the firm. They have an outstanding, exceptionally hard-working and creative approach to solving problems.’

‘It really is about the relationship that Corinne and the team build here. They have an ability to do this quickly, keeping conversations to a reasonable length, whilst at the same time creating the influence they need to make me as a client feel ever so supported.’ 

‘They understand our culture and give us very sound advice and option. They are easy to do business with.’

‘There is a professional relationship built from respect and alignment with our company culture. They have people who specialise in various areas that we are able to tap into.’

‘I use KN to support me on complex employment issues in the UK. I think what makes them unique is the pragmatic, business focused advice we get.’

‘Niki Southern. I find that she has a good understanding of my business and its particular context and challenges – this means that the advice and support she gives is immediately helpful.’

‘Niki Southern is extremely commercially minded, articulate, to the point and provides immense confidence to my clients in very tricky situations. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!’

‘Adrian Crawford – straight to the point with clear and concise advice.’

‘Nikola Southern is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is warm, personable and an extremely competent and skilled employment lawyer. She is also incredibly responsive and communicative, which is rare at her level.’

‘The team is first class. They are good lawyers who know how to understand a client’s requirements, what a client wants. They listen and are good communicators. They don’t rely on telling a client what the legal position is, they tell you what you can and, most importantly, can’t do. There is a high degree of expertise in the team.’

‘Paul Harbour is outstanding. He can handle the most complex transactions, both in understanding the commercial ramifications and in working out the best way of implementation. It is unusual to find a lawyer with his grasp of the commercial picture as well as having the legal skill and ability to provide the most efficacious transactional solutions to any perceived obstacles and difficulties.’

‘It is clear that the team holds a solid level of experience. This has come through on the various matters that I have worked on with the real estate team for nearly two years. It is particularly helpful when the team provides technical information in a clear and concise manner, which us easy to absorb.’

‘The team is very professional and efficient.’

‘Daniel Browne is very professional.’

‘This is a partner-led practice with a strong team of associates. They provide a great client service.’

‘Kingsley Napley LLP are in my opinion an extremely professional organisation who are able to adapt and perform to tight deadlines with considerable speed and accuracy.’

‘We have dealt with a number of departments at Kingsley Napley over the years. I would specifically point out the assistance we have received, and continue to receive, from Paul Harbour who can be totally relied upon in any and all matters pertaining to property. Any advice given by Paul is both considered and logical and based on a real passion to provide pertinent advice.’

‘The team at Kingsley Napley is at the absolute top of its game. The corporate crime team deals with some of the most serious cases of bribery, corruption and money laundering.’

‘Louise Hodges is a superb team leader. Focused and strategic – a real force to be reckoned with.’

‘A team with strength from top to bottom.’

‘Nicola Finnerty is charismatic and direct and no-nonsense – she is only interested in pursuing good arguments on the client’s behalf and gets good results accordingly.’

‘Gemma Tombs is robust with excellent client care skills, and really pushes a case to its best on behalf of her client.’

‘Nicola Finnerty – brilliant lawyer. Nicola is one of the leaders in this field. Her knowledge of the market, the wisdom in her tactical approach, her rapport with her clients, her work ethic are second to none.’

‘Gemma Tombs is a supremely talented solicitor.’

‘Alun Milford’s intelligence is second to none. He is able to understand complex issues easily and apply sensible judgment to steps to be taken.’

‘They have extraordinary attention to detail and professionalism. Also, they benefit from having deep knowledge of other relevant fields, namely regulatory and disciplinary matters. The net result is unmatched client care and skill.’

‘Mary Young is an astonishingly gifted practitioner. She is relentlessly professional in all she does. She is proactive, intuitive, and thoughtful.’

‘Mary Young is always one step ahead of the other side. She is charming and has an eye for the client’s commercial needs.’

‘Jemma Brimblecombe has a meticulous eye for detail and great teamwork skills.’

‘They are a very proactive and client-focused team. They fight hard for their clients and provide a very good service.’

‘Will Christopher is an excellent lawyer and very experienced in dealing with professional breaches of duty.’

‘Mary Young is a very talented litigation partner. She is incredibly thorough and committed to her clients.’

‘A great business with standout, long-established rainmakers, a body of excellent partners and well recruited and trained assistants who are given early responsibility and development opportunities.’

‘Long established in the field of data protection, privacy and cybersecurity, the Kingsley Napley team has the experience, resources and client-base to take on the goliath data protection firms at a price which individuals and HNWIs can afford, yet with the approachability of a boutique form.’

‘Their data protection team is very well connected and regarded within the market, maintaining its profile with high-quality client work and prodigious thought-leadership output on cutting-edge issues in the field.’

‘Its forward-thinking approach makes it a magnet for staff recruitment and retention which will ensure it continues to go from strength to strength in coming years.’

‘Emily Carter is a pioneer in the field of information law generally, specialising in data protection and cybersecurity issues. She is tough, hugely experienced and a joy to work with. Her knowledge of this fast-developing area is remarkable, making her an essential part of any team where data protection issues are likely to arise – I would have no hesitation recommending her.’

‘The team at KN are proactive, pragmatic and are always looking to solve the issue, not add to the problem. They are responsive and write in terms a lay person can understand.’

‘Emily Carter is hugely knowledgable. She listens to the client and goes out of her way to work with you to assist.’

‘The data protection team I have dealt with is small but brings a good combination of responsiveness, industry knowledge and client-friendliness. They are unusually well positioned to offer useful cross-over representation of data (both litigation and regulatory) with media and crime.’

‘Helen Morris has very good legal knowledge and experience of defamation, privacy and data protection. She can handle both traditional media claims and also data and privacy in the social media online sphere and is experienced on the data regulatory side too. Ellie Fayle is very bright and knowledgeable, with particular expertise in data and tech work. Both are great fun to work with.’

‘Excellent knowledge and practical application’

‘Kingsley Napley have a significant reputation in advising clients in significant public inquiries.’

‘Highly capable, efficient and cost-effective. Senior partner led and supported by entirely capable assistants.’

‘When working with the property finance team at Kingsley Napley, they demonstrably know their clients and their clients’ business particularly well, and have a genuine interest and detailed insight in their activities.’

‘Corporate and real estate finance partner Anthony Macpherson is always extremely responsive, concise and excellent to work with.’

‘Anthony Macpherson is diligent, informative and would always be willing to recommend him and the firm. ’