Kuit Steinart Levy LLP > Manchester, England > Firm Profile

‘Very efficient, easy to contact, friendly service – from the accounts team to the main contact.’

‘A superb licensing team with a pre-eminent reputation in the North West and an impressive client list in London.’

‘Felicity Tulloch has extremely good judgement and is very well connected.’

‘Rebecca Ingram is a rising young star in licensing.’

‘Kuits is one of the leading licensing firms in the country, and handles a significant proportion of Manchester’s hospitality work. The company also has strengths in planning and noise nuisance.’

‘Anthony Lyons is enormously experienced and knowledgeable and personable.’

‘Rebecca Ingram is great to work with. Always very responsive and provides excellent advice. Her knowledge of her sector is second to none.’

‘Kuits has a strong client focus looking to deliver a diverse range of legal services. It applies its expertise and knowledge in a collaborative and open manner. ’

‘Graham Wood has a very engaging manner and a technical specialist in so far as personal tax, trusts and probate service is concerned. He is happy to share his expertise with colleagues and clients alike. ’

‘The team are knowledgeable, proactive and commercial in their approach and personable when dealing with clients. They are also willing to go the extra mile when required.’

‘Paul Bricknell has provided invaluable advice for clients. He is very commercially aware and explains complex matters in a way clients understand.’

‘The alignment of values is what I find the most important. The client coming first in all situations and the ability to work together to create the best possible client outcome.’

‘Paul Bricknell is both highly approachable and technically excellent. He has the ability to quickly put clients at ease and quickly create lasting relationships’

‘The team are constantly providing ideas and support for us. We work in close collaboration with them sharing information and ideas’

‘Graham Wood is our principal point of contact, and will always make himself available for Zoom meetings, particularly in the past 12 months when Covid has such an effect on usual life.’

‘Kevin McKenna was brilliant, always available, sage advice and friendly. In a tough personal situation he was calming and gave me the confidence and advice I needed. Highly valued and highly recommended. ’

‘My dealings with everybody at KSL have been absolutely professional and reassuring during what has been a very difficult time in my life. At the outset I was aware of the fact that KSL are more expensive than other law firms; but am now certain that it will be worth it if/when I get the outcome which I am hoping for. As my dad used to say; “pay cheap, pay dear” and I truly believe that not going elsewhere for a cheaper deal was the best decision. Even during the pandemic, with cancelled tribunal after tribunal, both Kevin McKenna and Lauren Ogden have clearly and sympathetically explained my potions and given me sound advice.’

‘From our first meeting, over a year ago, Kevin McKenna and Lauren Ogden have been totally supportive of my case. They have always been available to me, especially when I have become upset or overwhelmed by the situation which I have found myself in. Lauren is especially empathetic to my plight and has really helped me deal with what has been an incredibly upsetting time. She always calls me to advise of any money due for payment and this has been very helpful in being able to pay for their exceptional service. I feel that both Kevin and Lauren have gone over and above their remit for me and am confident that they always have my best interests at heart. I really don’t know what I would have done without their help and support.’

‘Kuits as a firm of lawyers are extremely competent, and give straight advice – client care being utmost in that advice. The employment team wholly reflects that culture. ’

‘Kevin McKenna in particular is extremely strong in his field. At a professional level, Kevin is technically strong and is able to provide balanced views, but concludes those views with clear and precise advice with good reasoning in the context. On a personal level, I have a debt of gratitude to Kevin who steered me through a very difficult period in my career. The outcome being hugely successful. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kevin and his team and wish them the best of luck.’

‘Very professional and knowledge of the employment area. Easy to contact and always available and always a prompt response’

‘Both the partner and his assistant were easy to deal with and the outcome was above my expectations. My family are now using their Family Law department and would recommend them to family, friends and business colleagues.’

‘The team have carved their own niche when it comes to supporting owner-managed businesses, and SMEs of all types. They have an innate, genuine understanding of the requirements of this quite unique sector. ’

‘Kevin McKenna – an excellent lawyer, consistently pushing the boundaries of his field – fantastic, business focused advice, and extremely knowledgeable. Mark McKeating – a real rising star, he is very approachable, calm, incisive with his advice and responsive. A safe pair of hands.’

‘Mark McKeating – Mark is the key contact. We have been working with Mark for a number of years now; he understands our business and commercial objectives and we have complete confidence in the advice he gives us. Mark clearly has a deep understanding of this area of law but he also has a wealth of practical experience – he’s “been there and done that” and this means that his advice is always practical as well as legally sound. All parts of our business enjoy working with him.’

‘Kuits as a whole is extremely down to earth and always feels part of your business rather than a separate entity. The practice is welcoming, understanding and highly professional. The difference Kuits had that sets them above any other practice I have worked with the the past is that they have absolute honesty and integrity. You know that what they say has been fully researched, every possible scenario explored and that the support they provide is endless. They work for your business in the truest manner and never feel like they are out to make a quick buck out of cases but offer realistic and honest advice that makes them an integral part of any business. They are also a company that you would aspire to be like. They are modern, diverse, repsectful, put their employees first, and are pushing boundaries where ever possible.’

‘The team we have dealt with at Kuits are commercially astute and provide practical legal guidance and advice and willing to take calculated risks. Quick turnaround on issues and feedback.’

‘We have worked closely with Mark McKeating and James Howarth. They have a practical common sense approach, and have a good understanding of our business. Have good availability for attending meetings at short notice.’

‘The team has an exceptional level of expertise in this field. I always remain impressed by their up to date knowledge. They have an excellent collaborative approach ensuring that every member is engaged.’

‘Peter Kaye – a capable and confident leader. He combines great insight and perception with pragmatism and commerciality but he is ruthless when needed. ’

‘Kuits are able to combine the high level professional approach of a mid-size firm with approachability and personal service from top individuals. It is clear that they provide a client-focussed bespoke service. ’

‘Kuits are deservedly regarded as one of the best firms in the North West. Their work for clients is always meticulously prepared by experts with a wealth of knowledge and sound judgment.’

‘Peter Kaye is extremely approachable, knowledgeable, and has a keen eye for detail. A strong litigator. Richard Wilson is great to work with and receptive to client needs. Offers practical solutions to clients during litigation.’

‘This is first time I have had to deal with a Law company at this level although I have a lot of experience of dealing with professional people at this ‘level’ Having worked at big oil companies, their high tech communications is at the top and this something I immediately found at Kuits, whether it was arranging meeting or delivering messaging. Everything was as good as you will find at a top level company.’

‘Kuits assigned two main people on our case who were excellent all the way through the 12 month issue and never once underestimate the issues we faced and were always there to help during the times when we were getting disallusioned. Peter Kaye and Richard Wilson were brilliant in bringing the case to a satisfactory conclusion during the additional burden of Covid. ’

‘The team at Kuits is our first call in relation to commercial property. Their ability to help us to think through and then implement commercial property transactions in a highly commercial and pragmatic way give us a key commercial advantage. They are specialists in all the areas we need and are highly collaborative both with us and with our counterparties.’

‘Nick Nyunt is the partner heading the team and is an outstanding lawyer. He has a tremendous eye for detail but never lets that get in the way of the commerciality of the deal.

‘Andrew Knight handles our landlord and tenant requirements. Very user-friendly and very smart.’

‘Steve Eccleston is an exceptional problem solver and his input has often proved invaluable in support of the team. ’

‘Adam Hymes is exceptional. The way he has performed over the last year is a credit to both his firm and the profession. ’

‘Every member of the property and litigation teams we’ve dealt with are efficient, accessible and proactive.’

‘A great team to work with given all specialities within the firm. To date we are yet to encounter an issue that Kuits were able to guide us on firmly and with experience. From a commercial perspective, not only the ability but also willingness to lead a deal to completion, liaising with our consultants on their own initiative and arguing points on open calls with parties on the other side.’

‘Brilliant understanding of the issues and cutting to the chase.’

‘Bruce Jones – never lets an issue be deferred, always considering and planning the right approach and being forthright in his assessment and opinions’

‘Friendliness, collaboration, expertise.’

‘Humna Nadim is always willing to help and think of different ways how to be of assistance in a case.’

‘Humna Nadim is a stand-out solicitor in the intellectual property team. She is personable, extremely knowledgeable and a clear communicator. I would not hesitate to refer clients to her. Humna is also proactive in organising IP seminars and events that are informative and facilitate networking and introductions.’

‘Strong client engagement with an open and honest style. Responsive and flexible approach to delivering work. Only charge where work is of value to us.’

‘Take time to understand our business and our personalities in order to offer us the service we demand. Quick to react and always ahead of the game.’

‘Personable and practical. Easy to talk to and understand the daily realities of business.’

‘Ease of access to subject matter experts with low friction. ’

‘Helen Mather – During a particularly difficult management buyout, Helen was able to help us navigate negotiating all of the key terms and ultimately get the deal done. She was able to tread carefully – being both candid and professional. She worked effectively as an extension of our business, no question or query was too much and her guidance was exceptional. ’

‘Damian Bailey – a thoughtful and analytical lawyer who is tenacious in his dealing with opponents. He drafts his correspondence with care and precision, articulating difficult concepts with ease and clarity.‘

‘During lockdown I have been particularly impressed by how quickly the department adapted to remote working separated from each other and secretarial staff. There is an excellent team ethos and it was clear to me from the start that the team were focused on ensuring their clients continued to receive the same high level of service. E-bundling was seamless and the available technology used to its maximum to ensure that clients were not prejudiced by the unforeseen events.’

‘Damian Bailey gave excellent, professional service.’

‘Peter Kaye – an impressive operator with clients. Peter ensures that the clients are engaged with every step in the litigation process and remain appraised at all times. He is quick to adapt to any change in his opponent’s stance and fights his client’s corner without fear or favour.‘

‘Richard Wilson – measured and conscientious. Rick is maturing into an excellent lawyer who is perceptive and intuitive. He is hardworking and is a future leader of the team.’

‘Phillip Warburton is a bright and effective litigator.’

‘Quality and professionalism of the staff.’

‘Kuits are a firm that punches above its weight. They have very experienced partners who are accessible. They are commercial in their approach and client service is very important to them. They develop their people in a consistent manner which is very important to us as we focus on long-term partnership relationships – therefore quality and consistency of people is very important to us. They have utilised technology to remain in close contact with clients and to continue to collaborate with us and our customers where we instruct Kuits to act for us.’

‘Madeleine Hailey and Ayesha Griffin were absolutely fantastic, they were supportive, their knowledge is second to none, they cared about my case and were extremely efficient, responsive and prompt. They made me feel like no question was stupid, and like no email was irrelevant. All in all I could not recommend them highly enough.’

‘Madelaine Hailey is the stand out. In a really competitive Manchester Family Law market she really does hold her own and is much in demand if the quality and volume of work she sends to chambers is any indicator. Really is one to watch.’

‘Colin Davies is brilliant, his attention to detail and client care is outstanding. He plans in advance, sends papers in a good order with clear instructions for counsel.’

‘Madelaine Hailey is extremely capable and impressive. She is thorough, determined and acts above her years of experience.’

‘They are a small team that does top quality work. The level and quality of their cases given the size of the team is remarkable. They are not fussy or showy, they just consistently do cases of very high net worth (including for many public figures and celebreties). The team of three are all exceptionally bright and able lawyers.’

‘Madelaine Hailey: staggeringly bright with exceptional judgement. A real star in the making who is going to become one of the absolute leading lights in the field in Manchester. Tenacious but never over the top. The quality of her case preparation and correspondence is extraordinarily high. Colin Davies is a very good lawyer with a calm, sensible head.’

‘This is a very impressive outfit that has cross-firm cover and expertise for a one-stop shop that is able to cater for all client needs; a recent case has involved detailed knowledge of regulatory controls, litigation procedure and wealth transfers in the context of a difficult separation involving children and asset transfers. ’

‘I have worked in particular with Madelaine Hailey; she is an exceptional young lawyer with a very bright future. She is smart, collaborative and very street-wise and has an eye for the detail that matters and makes a difference to the strategic bigger picture. She always has the optimum end goal in sight, and coped fantastically well with an extremely difficult client to ensure that the right solution was achieved. She doesn’t miss a trick.’

‘Kuits have a collaborative team whereby partners, associates and trainees collectively contribute to each specific matter. They are particularly adept at ensuring that any one of the team can pick up and handle any query.’

‘Rebecca Jones is a leader in her field and brings a certain degree of calmness and surety to proceedings. Philip Warburton has provided a swift and sound level of service since joining the team.’

‘We have been very happy with the performance of this team in helping us through some difficult situations. We have had excellent results and would have no hesitation in recommending them.’

‘All my dealings with all members of the team have been very satisfactory.’

‘Strong team with excellent client management.’

‘Rebecca Jones goes the extra mile for her clients. She is on top of the factual and legal details of a case, and is also able to step back and consider the matter practically and commercially.’

‘Open approach, collaborative and very experienced in financial and regulatory matters including bribery and corruption, money laundering, tax fraud and corporate/individual compliance.’

‘Robert Levy is a joy to work with, great experience, strong interpersonal skills and adopts a collaborative and inclusive approach to clients and intermediaries.’

‘Practice is unique in offering client friendly boutique style service. Professional approach and instruct counsel clearly and comprehensibly. Always available to discuss cases.’

‘Robert Levy and Paul Bricknell establish a strong rapport with clients and provide insightful, commercial advice. They have been particularly quick to adapt to new ways of working over the last year or so in response to the challenges of COVID-19.’

‘The arrival of Charlie Tomlinson has added significant weight to Kuits’ construction practice.’

‘Charlie Tomlinson is very quick at spotting the issues involved and provides clear and pragmatic advice on how best to proceed in order to best protect his clients’ interests and achieve the desired outcome.’

‘The service provided by the department is extremely efficient. The members of the team have excellent knowledge of their field and are able to deal with complex issues in a commercial way.’

‘They are always available to deal with matters and respond promptly to emails. They are able to explain matters concisely and are aware of the clients requirements.’

‘Provide sound and quality advice in property dealings.’

‘Charlie Tomlinson and Steven Finney have worked closely with us on a number of transactions in the past year. They are always approachable and supportive.’