Firm Profile > Kuit Steinart Levy LLP > Manchester , England

Employment: employee/union firms Tier 1

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP's team, which is led by Kevin McKenna, advises clients throughout the UK on a wide range of union-related matters, including complex Employment Tribunal litigation involving whistleblowing and discrimination. The team is also adept at handling issues relating to confidential information, injunctions and restrictive covenants.

Licensing Tier 1

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP has an 'outstanding reputation' for licensing work; it acts for a range of national multi-site operators, property developers and individuals, and is well-known for its hospitality and leisure sector expertise. The team advises on a full range of licensing matters and is regularly instructed on high-profile licensing mandates. In the commercial and residential property sector, the team is increasingly advising on provisional licensing to clients with large leisure portfolios. The team also stands out for its experience in obtaining new premises licences in areas of cumulative impact. Anthony Lyons , who is a 'real leader in the field' and 'oozes charm', and the 'exceptional' Felicity Tulloch lead the team. Associate Rebecca Ingram is'very strong on client service'. 

Personal tax, trusts and probate Tier 1

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP predominantly advises business owners and their families on a wide range of trust and estate planning matters, including foreign taxation, succession planning, complex family disputes, and trust restructurings. The team has particular expertise in setting up and managing personal injury trusts. Partner and head of the team Graham Wood, who is 'technically very sound', specialises in tax and trusts law and handles a number of high-value estate planning cases.

Employment Tier 2

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP has strength in a wide range of employment issues, including complex tribunal litigation concerning whistleblowing and discrimination, senior executive terminations and restrictive covenants. In addition to advising large companies on restructurings and redundancies, the team also provides corporate support on matters such as TUPE. The team is developing expertise in the sports sector, advising international sports players and staff at senior level. Other sector specialisms include family businesses and leisure, as well as hospitality. Kevin McKenna - who 'has an incisive intelligence and a real instinct for what matters' - leads the team, while Sally Bird is also a key team member. 'Effective communicator' Mark McKeating also comes recommended.

Intellectual property Tier 2

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP handles all aspects of contentious and non-contentious IP law, with areas of expertise including licensing, R&D, brand acquisitions and disposals and patent work. Clients include sport and media personalities, AIM-listed companies and individual investors in sectors such as fashion, education, life sciences, sports, media, retail, entertainment and technology. Ian Morris heads the team and specialises in contentious IP work, while Bruce Jones is experienced in multi-jurisdictional patent and trademark disputes.

Banking and finance Tier 3

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP handles a range of banking and real estate finance mandates in the mid-market and SME sectors, and is strong on corporate finance transactions. The team, which is led by George MacMillan, is noted for its experience in acting for lenders and borrowers in debt finance transactions; and for its experience in advising property developers, investors and asset managers on real estate finance, and acting for banks on development finance mandates. The healthcare sector is a key area of focus.

Charities and not-for-profit Tier 3

Led by Graham Wood, Kuit Steinart Levy LLP's practice provides a comprehensive service for charities and not-for-profits, with particular expertise in the establishment of new charitable trusts, Charity Commission registration and governance and constitutional matters. The team also advises charities in relation to commercial contracts, commercial property and employment disputes.

Commercial litigation: Manchester Tier 3

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP represents SMEs and entrepreneurial clients on shareholder disputes and finance litigation, particularly pre-enforcement and enforcement on behalf of lenders and associated professionals. Other areas of expertise include professional negligence, product liability and white-collar crime. Head of team Andrew Weinberg focuses on commercial landlord and tenant actions for key clients, as well as professional negligence and product liability disputes. Associate Kathryn Parrish, who leads on contractual and property-based disputes, as well as insolvency-based matters, is also recommended. Peter Kaye joined the firm from Linder Myers.

Commercial property: Manchester Tier 3

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP 'provides a pragmatic assessment of issues and is able to accommodate short time frames'. It acts for regional and national investors, developers, landlords, tenants and owner-managed businesses, and is noted for its expertise in acquisition structures, investment residential development, commercial development, construction, planning, and landlord and tenant work. The team also advises on holding structures, debt structuring and debt finance work for borrowers. Department head Nick Nyunt, who is 'very commercial in his advice and he has a good understanding of how the client works', leads on development and portfolio work with head of development Adam Hymes.

Contentious trusts and probate Tier 3

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP's sizeable team combines probate and litigation expertise, advising on all types of challenge to the validity of wills, including 1975 Act claims. The team’s client base - which increasingly includes national clients as well those in the firm's northwest heartlands - are predominantly owner-managed businesses and their owners, family businesses and very high-net-worth individuals. The practice is led by Andrew Weinberg, who has been a partner at the firm for around 25 years.

Corporate and commercial: Manchester Tier 3

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP 's 'proactive, intelligent and pragmatic' team represents clients in professional services, family businesses, healthcare, AIM-listed companies and the tech sector. Robert Buckley heads the team and focuses on M&A, joint ventures, inward investment and sports-related commercial matters. On the commercial side the team has experience in the IT, pharmaceutical, hotel, leisure and sports industries. Caroline Brennan joined as a senior associate from Shoosmiths LLP. Peter Allen left the firm for Browne Jacobson LLP.

Family Tier 4

The team at Kuit Steinart Levy LLP cover the full spectrum of family law issues but is predominantly known for matters involving divorce and wealth protection. On the financial side, the team advises on trust arrangements, including those held offshore, complex business arrangements and significant property assets. The team's client base comprises high-net-worth individuals, including sports personalities and individuals from wealthy families. 'Very capable and approachable' senior associate Michael Gregory now heads the team after previous department head Katie McCann's departure for Irwin Mitchell. The team was also recently strengthened in 2018 by the arrival of former Linder Myers family law head Colin Davies.

Property litigation Tier 4

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP acts for a number of North West property developers, property agents, public and private companies, and high-net-worth individuals on property disputes,  and regularly supports the firm's commercial property department on real estate transactions. It handles landlord and tenant matters, and is active on easement disputes, development issues, right to light matters, boundary disputes, telecoms issues, nuisance claims and professional negligence cases. Residential property litigation is also a key area of expertise. Litigation head Andrew Weinberg  leads the department which features associates Rebecca Jones  and Phillip Warburton. David Jones has joined Glaisyers LLP.

Construction Tier 6

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP handles transactional construction work and is also active on construction disputes. The team is adept at advising on bonds and guarantees, construction contracts, procurement and maintenance contracts and acts for public and private sector clients on a range of development projects. The team - which is now led by construction, engineering and energy head Charlie Tomlinson, who joined from an in-house role at Pennon Group in summer 2019 -  works closely with the firm's commercial property, property finance and commercial litigation teams.

Client Testimonials

CLIENT: Adam Binks, Chief Operating Officer
COMPANY/FIRM: SysGroup
TESTIMONIAL: I can’t praise the corporate team at Kuits highly enough for their hard work, diligence and commitment when working with them. Their commercial support on a complex and highly significant transaction was invaluable coupled with their in-depth knowledge and experience, meant tough obstacles we faced were overcome with minimal concern. They continuously went above and beyond what could be reasonably expected and despite consistent pressures, showed the upmost professionalism in seeing the deal through to completion.

CLIENT: Dave Statham, Managing Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Finlay Group
TESTIMONIAL: The corporate team at Kuits made one of the most difficult projects I could imagine progress smoothly, taking most of the strain and worry out of the deal whilst professionally guiding a board of directors to an excellent conclusion.

CLIENT: Kelly White, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Red Cow Media
TESTIMONIAL: We have worked with Kuits in a commercial capacity for a number of years now and have found them to be an integral part of our business. Always forward-thinking in their approach, they’re at least five steps ahead of where we need them to be, and take a proactive approach to advice that has been invaluable to our growth.

CLIENT: Calvin Evans, Co-founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Webantic
TESTIMONIAL: Kuits facilitated the acquisition of our business and were supportive and knowledgeable throughout the engagement and were able to really preserve the ‘human element’ of the deal, whilst executing the legal side with deft efficiency. I would highly recommend them and we look forward to working with them again in the future.

CLIENT: David Gabbie, Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Beauty Bay
TESTIMONIAL: Kuits has been a key adviser as our business has grown. We’ve always found them to be highly commercial and innovative.

CLIENT: Michael Calvert, Co-founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Progress Group
TESTIMONIAL: The team’s dedication and professionalism never wavered throughout the transaction. The final few weeks approaching the closure of the sale were a testing time for all, as things were starting to draw out. Without Kuits’ commitment, the deal may never have completed.

CLIENT: Jon Hall APFS, Chartered Financial Planner
COMPANY/FIRM: Sterling Partners
TESTIMONIAL: Kuits helped me in resolving a contract dispute with my previous employer and, from the first discussion, immediately put my mind at rest. Kevin McKenna quickly understood my situation and explained everything clearly, outlining the course of action to take, when it would be done and the possible outcomes. I have been very impressed with the timely fashion in which everything has been carried out.

CLIENT: Naser Fouad, Chairman & CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: St George Healthcare Group
TESTIMONIAL: As this deal enabled us to reinvest in our portfolio, while funding the development of a new specialist hospital, it was of great importance to us. Kuits’ corporate team understood this and worked closely with us to provide trusted commercial advice throughout. We would definitely recommend their services.

CLIENT: Martin Quigley
COMPANY/FIRM: Design Pro Software
TESTIMONIAL: I’m beyond happy with how Kuits helped me on the sale of my business and with what I regard as having been an incredibly difficult process. Everyone has been utterly exemplary. To be honest, you all made it look effortless.

CLIENT: Coronation Street
COMPANY/FIRM: ITV
TESTIMONIAL: Kuits has been advising us on a number of Coronation Street storylines to ensure they are legally accurate and stay as true to life as possible. We are very grateful for their assistance and have always found them to be accessible, friendly and open.

CLIENT: Dave Atkins, Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Orchard Care Homes
TESTIMONIAL: As always, Kuits delivered a fantastic and professional service during a recent commercial property purchase and re-mortgage. The best attributes for me are the swift replies and chasing up of outstanding matters, so I can always be sure of an efficient service. I would not hesitate to recommend Kuits and will be using them again.

CLIENT: Mary Kan-Hai, Group HR Manager
COMPANY/FIRM: The Emerson Group
TESTIMONIAL: I feel confident that out managers will now be much better equipped to manage employee issues and spot risks more effectively as a result of the training. I can already see the results in some a month after the training.

CLIENT: Bernadette Neale
COMPANY/FIRM: Care sector business owner
TESTIMONIAL: I was impressed with the professional way Kuits handled the sale of our two businesses. Their legal expertise and professionalism went above and beyond our expectations, and we were guided throughout the transaction from start to finish. The team working with us were extremely accessible and communicative, and we would have no hesitation in recommending Kuits to others.