Mishcon de Reya LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Very hard working and responsive team with significant experience in civil fraud matters’.

‘Partners are very good with clients and provide excellent strategic overview and input. Associates are very hard working, personable and easy to deal with’. 

‘Collaborative and diverse team with strong language skills – particularly helpful in cross border matters or cases involving foreign clients’.

‘Sinead Esler Patel is one of the best solicitors I have ever worked with – the quality of her work is very high, her attention to detail is exemplary and she is a pleasure to work with- she is very personable and very hard working. Miten Vaghela is also very easy to work with, has good judgment and is hard working’.  

‘Very experienced and tenacious team, able to handle every aspect of a civil fraud dispute, whether for claimant or defendant’. 

‘Naomi Simpson – clever, excellent judgment. Gary Miller – vastly experienced, sees around corners, and through each potential course of action to the possible outcomes. Kasra Nouroozi – huge knowledge of the law and of tactics, and superb at handling cases with complex webs of parties and stakeholders’.

‘Highly strategic, talented and knowledgeable lawyers; outcome oriented advice; cutting edge use of machine learning in large disclosure projects’.

‘The team possess a unique, specialist skill set that complements the eGaming industry perfectly, so we know we can call upon them to assist with core services that are relevant to global entertainment and media businesses. They are experienced in working with regulators and governments at the highest levels. Their industry knowledge is extensive, both in the UK and internationally.’

‘The individuals we have worked with in the Mishcon team really understand the industry and its mindset (both from a commercial and regulatory standpoint). Susan Breen takes a commercial approach and is completely aligned with clients’ objectives. Strong personal relationships are a feature of her client focus.’

‘The regulatory skill sets of the betting and gaming team support not only gambling operators but also affiliated businesses, which require a wider set of regulatory skills than just pure licensing regulation advice. The group also provides seamless integrated services on IP protection, brands management, data protection, tech agreements and cyber services.’

‘Susan Breen has strong insights and commercial instincts and is an incredibly knowledgeable and able corporate and regulatory lawyer in the gaming space; she has deep personal investment in our success as a business and superb relationship management. Niki Stephens is a great regulatory and corporate lawyer who works in tandem with us and is aligned to our every need.’

‘This firm offers an exceptional cocktail of people and expertise particularly well suited for clients in the gambling industry. Responsiveness, quality and insight are simply top.’

‘Nick Nocton is an outstanding regulatory and licensing lawyer. Susan Breen bring tons of corporate and deal experience to the table. Stuart McMaster is a data protection guru. Niki Stephens is sharp, tireless, and a pleasure to deal with. All the partners we’ve ever dealt with at this firm are incredibly good lawyers – they are hardworking and will fight the client’s corner, giving all they’ve got. They’re also all excellent communicators.’

‘They are a really knowledgeable, industry-focused team who can deliver fast and very user-friendly advice. I can rely on Susan Breen and other team members for to-the-point and excellent legal counsel. I see them as top of their game for regulatory and commercial advice with a strong corporate transactional practice group.’

‘We have worked with Susan Breen and her gambling team for many years and I value her commercial insights, knowledge of the gaming industry and ability to provide strategic as well as legal support. She’s an adviser who gets straight to the point.’

‘They really understand my business, are very approachable, listen to the issues and problems and come up with great solutions. They are very supportive.’

‘For Joanna Blackburn, nothing is too much trouble and she is super intelligent, razor-sharp, very strategic, and utterly responsive.’

‘Excellent lawyers, strong commercial approach, highly experienced, client-friendly. Particularly strong for employer work, as well as employee, in high-value employment disputes.’

‘A standout litigation house dong some of the highest profile and biggest cases in the High Court and Employment Tribunal with a large, experienced and highly capable team.’

‘Daniel Naftalin is at the top of his game and highly in demand. Fantastic at seeing the big picture and working out how to navigate around potential difficulties so that all is smooth sailing. Unflappable and brilliant on the commercials.’

‘Susannah Kintish is developing a real name in High Court employment litigation involving team moves, injunctions and conspiracies – and one of the very few relatively junior partners who have managed to carve out a niche in this area.’

‘Daniel Naftalin is a tenacious litigator; Joanna Blackburn is highly experienced, knowledgeable, and a fighter; and Susannah Kintish is an expert on restrictive covenants.’

‘Kamal Rahman has a fantastic grip on matters. Her understanding of the facts, challenges and circumstances in various jurisdictions is far superior than anyone else in that league.’

‘They are an incredible team and I wish I could describe 100% how incredible their work is. I’d not be here today if it weren’t for them.’

‘I like to call out Neil Shanghavi for his client service. He cares for his clients and has their best interests at heart. This is reflected by his responsiveness and time he takes to explain the process. I have learned a great deal about the UK immigration process from Neil as he has made something seemingly complicated much more clear and understandable. I also appreciate his clarity in fees/billing, and carefully managing the project to the estimates.’

‘Natalie Loader is a phenomenal lawyer who is extremely thorough in her work. She works through her applications with a fine toothcomb and can always be relied upon to find a solution for clients. I’m very impressed with her level of knowledge and how easy she is to talk to – she really can make you feel at ease and explain the most complex of circumstances in a clear and coherent manner.’

‘Natalie Loader has an encyclopaedic knowledge of immigration law. She achieves successful outcomes in the most complex circumstances in both corporate and private client matters.  She consistently provides an exceptional level of client service in an approachable and friendly manner. She is a rising star and an asset to the firm.’

‘Maria Patsalos is is an outstanding lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable in the field of immigration law and gives incredible client service. She is passionate and dedicated to the the valuable pro bono work she undertakes.  Maria is innovative, creative and a has a positive can-do attitude to everything she undertakes.‘

‘Natalie Loader has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the business immigration area. She is very pleasant to work with and is willing to help where needed.’

‘Maria Patsalos has really stood out as someone who leads from the front and drives forward the innovative, bold approach of the immigration team. She is demonstrably extremely passionate about all areas of immigration, particularly human rights and forced displacement. That is evident from her pro bono work in the space, as well as support in recruiting refugees into the firm and her involvement in events we organise. She is also incredibly accessible and communicative.’

‘I have worked closely with Daniel Naftalin and Emma Sydenham over the past year. I feel that I have a best-in-class legal team assembled. Mishcon have a phenomenal reputation in the industry, which is so important to have when you are an individual squaring up to a large corporate opponent.’

‘Huge experience, talented litigators.’

‘Jennifer Millins is creative, intelligent, charismatic, loved by clients.’

‘The Mishcons employment team is one of the best in the country. I can give no higher recommendation than this: if I had an employment issue I would go to them. I have recommended countless friends who are senior executives to them, and they had all been delighted with the professional service received.’

‘Daniel Naftalin is not only an impressive legal expert but also knows how to run a battle if necessary. He also tried to understand what the other side is trying to achieve in order to fight better. I do not trust any employment lawyer more than him.’

‘Daniel Naftalin: seen it all, buckets of experience, clever, realistic.’

‘Sharon Tan is exceptional. One of the brightest lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of working with, she has technical excellence, strategic nous, and all the other skills needed for a top litigator in spades. She is also brilliant at supporting her clients and has built an impressive profile in the marketplace. Jennifer Millins maintains an impressive practice and continues to be involved in cutting edge cases. Daniel Naftalin leads the department with aplomb. Rhiannon Bail is definitely an associate to watch, showing dedication and ability in equal measure.’

‘Mishcon de Reya are rightly market leaders. I have worked closely with Matthew Wood in a complex matter with simultaneous proceedings in both the employment and civil courts and was extremely impressed by his tactical acumen.’

‘We chose Mishcon de Reya after careful consideration. Karen came highly recommended from everybody with whom I spoke to in the art world both in the UK and abroad. Her well-deserved reputation for excellence preceded her and we have been more than impressed with her skill, knowledge and experience in the area, coupled with the fact that her years of high level art world experience inspire confidence. We greatly value Karen. Karen is outstanding, knowledgeable, technically proficient and phenomenal at finding commercial and creative solutions to any technical and challenging issues. She is my number one choice of art lawyer‘.

‘High level of expertise in the arts field and wide ranging knowledge across other areas. Amanda Gray is our key contact and is always helpful and responsive. Her personal knowledge of and enthusiasm for art and culture make her a pleasure to work with‘.

‘I think that the team at Mishcon is experienced, knowledgeable, hardworking and personable. Frankly, the lawyers know their business and how best to conduct it. This is a firm that plays a great game and they are always playing at the top of their game. We worked with Karen Sanig, initially with Abby Brindley and then Simon Chadwick. We feel that we have made good friends with our legal team. They have a genuine interest in art generally and what we are doing in particular. I think that Karen, Abby and Simon  should be highly commended for the patience and good temper that they managed to display throughout‘.

‘The team to beat. Longstanding feature of the London art law world. Karen Sanig has built an impressive and versatile team, with Amanda Gray a standout. There are also a number of new and junior solicitors who have joined the ranks. A growing team, but superlative in every way‘.

‘One of the first firms to create a dedicated art and cultural property unit. Karen Sanig has for a long time been a leader in the field of art and cultural property. She has great knowledge of the art market and acts for many collectors and dealers. She achieves great results through an engaging and pleasant manner, but when the situation requires it she can be very tough and a formidable opponent. Amanda Gray is successfully carving out a reputation as a leading art lawyer. Like Karen, she is great to work with but also has the capability to be steely when required‘.

‘Highly knowledgeable and experienced in art disputes. Friendly and collegiate approach. Karen Sanig – very well connected to the art market and has great dispute resolution skills in art disputes. Simon Chadwick – excellent client handling and ability to address client issues and find solutions. Abby Brindley – highly effective and efficient with wide experience of art disputes‘.

‘The team is at the forefront of client care and innovation. The lawyers act as trusted advisers to HNWIs globally, and rightfully sit in Tier 1 given the complexity and size of the cross-border disputes which it leads. The team is big and very capable compared to some of its competitors. The lawyers are well set up to resource things at the right level. They fight hard for their clients with the technical expertise to back it up. They also have a great network globally, which allows them to co-ordinate the service of all UHNWI needs out of London.’

‘Mark Keenan is a statesman at the heart of global contentious trusts and probate practice. Peter Steen is at the top of his game, and offers the full package – a robust litigator with an intricate understanding of trusts. Jessica Medus has recently been promoted to legal director, in rightful recognition of her importance in the team. You want Jessica in your corner – she is robust, and attention to detail is exceptional. Emilia Piskorz is also destined for great things, and does a great job in keeping the wheels turning in difficult situations.’

‘The team is one of the best in the private client world, very bespoke and knowledgeable and unbelievably committed. The lawyers are great to work with, as a client and a foreign lawyer that requires guidance in English law. Further, the lawyers master the co-ordination of difficult and complex international cases. The case management is flawless. You get more than you pay for. Simply, they are marvellous. Peter Steen very quick mind, high IQ and EQ, very committed, smart and witty. Emilia Piskorz – rising star and hard worker, lovely to deal with. Mark Keenan – trust and estates litigator, a gift for any international case you require an excellent lawyer, very impressive and responsive.’

‘Mishcon has, in my view, hands down the best contentious trust team in London. It has a very experienced team, well versed in all legal matters in this area. At the same time the lawyers are young, innovative and “hungry” to achieve the best possible outcome for the client. They think outside of the box and are well prepared to consider all options, not just those which present themselves at first glance. In addition, they are friendly and easy to work with. I can’t praise them enough.‘

‘Peter Steen is an outstanding partner. He is prompt, available, involved and a great strategist. It is very enjoyable working with him and his experience and breadth of practice is fantastic, especially considering his age. Emilia Piskorz is probably the best associate I have ever worked with. Besides the usual strengths, such as being responsive, available and a sound legal mind, she is completely on top of her game when it comes to leading a mandate, managing clients and keeping in mind all aspects of the case in order to develop the ideal strategy. Truly a great lawyer with a bright future ahead. I have also worked with Victoria Sara-Kennedy. Very bright and efficient as well. She has a quick grasp on legal matters and the arising issues, spotting immediately where the important points are and how to best take care of them. As the whole team at Mishcon, she is responsive, friendly and easy to work with.’

‘A superb team: commercially minded, prompt and offering excellent service. Work very well together as a team and are excellent problem solvers. Most importantly though they know how to handle client expectations. The lawyers are always available to discuss matters. Not afraid to seek other opinions. Our dealings were with Jessica Medus, now on maternity leave. She and her partner were terrific in obtaining the result we wanted.’

‘Emilia Piskorz is a delight to work with – she is hardworking, fiercely intelligent and knows her stuff. She is definitely a rising star and one to watch. Peter Steen is impressive. He leads the team well and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘The private client team has breadth and depth in its expertise in contentious trusts, both domestic and international. Mark Keenan is tenacious and tactical in fighting his clients’ corner and inspires his team as committed litigators. Jessica Medus is excellent, always completely on top of her client’s case and a star in her own right. Victoria Sara-Kennedy is efficient and committed to client care.’

‘Barbara Reeves – needs no introduction.  Doyenne of family law when it comes to UHNW individuals‘.

‘The best divorce department in London without a shadow of a doubt. The team has access to a full suite of resources in the firm’s other departments and the lawyers are always quick to take advantage of these resources for the client.  Sandra Davis has been and remains the very best divorce lawyer in London. She reassures clients with her charm and steely determination. Each client knows that they are in the very best hands‘.

‘Claire Yorke is the future. She is one of the very best partners. She is on top of her cases and her clients know it. They love her for fighting their cases hard but maintaining a good relationship with her opponents. her negotiating skills are second to none. Rob Hines is a great strategist. He is enormously intelligent and understands the human dynamic of all his cases. James Rees an upcoming star – a partner of the future. Has a brilliant mind and great with clients. He is a steady hand in all cases and a great help. Antonia Felix is an amazing lawyer with a brilliant bedside manner She handles difficult cases on her own with great skill. She is one of the very best. Her letters win cases‘.

‘First rate family law team who are committed to inclusion – big emphasis on  LGBT+ families. Claire Yorke –  She is direct but manages client expectations wonderfully. Emma Willing – Extremely knowledgeable when it comes to surrogacy law‘.

‘The team is strong on ultra and high net worth cases and has a huge number of heavy hitters; it is a very strong department. Sandra Davis is an exceptional practitioner within the department. She is at the top of her game. You want Sandra on your side. There is none that can match Sandra’s experience, and judgment in family law. Kate Clark is extremely personable, organised and efficient. She has fantastic judgment and is a joy to work with. Her instincts are fantastic. She is outstanding in inspiring confidence and is a real fighter‘.

‘Claire Yorke is one of the go to names in family law. She is calm, knowledgeable, gives great advice and is all over the detail. You want her on your side . A brilliant lawyer. Emma Willing is considered and client focused. She has a lovely manner with clients and is fantastically well organised. Emma is a really accomplished classy family lawyer who fights hard for her clients. Dan Beattie is all over the detail. Underestimate him at your peril; he is a really great lawyer who knows how to get the best results. Robert Hines gives realistic and sensible advice‘.

‘Rebecca Lachno has a charming manner with clients, is conscientious and works hard to get the right results . She knows her cases inside out. She impresses with her command of the facts, the organisation of the papers and her drive to get the best result possible for the client. She fights hard for her clients and I consider her one to watch. Kate Clark is brilliant. Robust and yet compassionate giving excellent advice. she is definitely a star of the future. Emma Willing is calm, with a razor sharp intelligence. James Rees is excellent with clients and has great strategic thinking. Claire Yorke is an excellent lawyer who thinks out of the box. She is who you want on your side. Claire Radcliffe – a managing associate in the ascendancy‘.

‘Top-notch law firm with a genuine breadth of talent. Modern, outward looking and commercial, it offers a first class service with charm and efficiency. The product is greatly enhanced by the firm’s company, commercial and private client teams so it is a “one stop shop” for the entrepreneur, the international businessperson and the affluent professional alike. Melissa Lesson is a wonderful solicitor: tri-lingual, sophisticated, internationally savvy with a calm manner and an eye for a great deal. Sandra Davis has a client list “to die for’, oodles of experience and person charm aplenty. A very wise head‘.

‘A stand out private client team that is highly respected for delivering the best results for its clients. I have worked with Andrew Goldstone and Charlie Sosna – both technically excellent and practical with their advice.  Andrew and Charlie are seen as true trusted advisors for their clients‘.

‘The team is unique in its unrivalled ability to advise on both personal and corporate tax issues, and manage multiple issues contemporaneously. Its understanding in both areas, as well as its experience with international matters, have been incredibly helpful in spotting issues, and (importantly) resolving them pragmatically and effectively. I predominantly work with Kassim Meghee and Nicola Simmons who are both excellent lawyers. Kassim provides straightforward and considered advice, clearly understanding the client’s needs and concerns. Nicola is highly approachable, knowledgeable and keenly interested in her areas of tax expertise’.

‘Mishcon has a fierce relationship within the private client sector, which is well deserved. The quality of its client base is fantastic and its entrepreneurial approach is fascinating to observe. Patrick Harney is one of the leading UK practitioners with a US focus.  He will, I’m sure, develop a very strong practice and team in this area. Mischcon will be a fantastic environment for him to continue to flourish‘.

‘Excellent team, with a real campaigning approach to key issues, especially on cross-border information exchange‘.

‘A “one stop shop” in the real sense. The different teams of specialists work cohesively to ensure that the client obtains the best advice and support. The accessibility to the engagement partner, Kassim Meghhjee, is of importance. This was a great feature. We dealt with Nicola Simmons. A great individual who is a strategist and with a great logical mind. She is able to assimilate the intricacies of what is required and create a coherent structured plan for implementation. The ability to take charge and direct from the top is a great asset‘.

‘Martin Davies heads a dynamic Middle East group of top-notch private client advisors at the firm, providing structuring and taxation advice to the different generations of UHNW international families across the spectrum of their affairs and investments. He is a consummate all round trusted adviser who covers all bases in strategic wealth planning, private capital and clients’ global affairs. A true lateral thinker and problem solver possessed of great interpersonal and “soft” skills. He is peerless in his field with regard to advising Middle Eastern Royal families and he is also the go-to lawyer in London for the merchant trading families of Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region. His understanding of the region’s nuances are second-to-none. His experience and expertise in offshore structuring for his clients is highly respected by not only the leading families from the Gulf but also from an ever expanding list of global UHNW individuals‘.

‘Mishcon de Reya continues to go from strength to strength. The team is recognised and admired for both its domestic expertise and its highly respected international private client practice – 75% of the firm’s clients have an international flavour with a large number of global families in the Mishcon stable. They are leaders in high profile litigation, structuring and reputational matters and their clients rely on their deep knowledge and technical expertise in multi-jurisdictional matters. Innovative and impressive at all levels, the service is top-notch and it continues to be a rewarding experience to work with them in all private client matters‘.

‘The individuals who work in this area do so in a highly collegiate manner with other colleagues to ensure that clients’ needs are met and interests protected. They are accessible, responsive and commercially very astute.  They are focused and offer perceptive strategic and tactical advice. Combining finely tuned diplomatic skills, strategic vision and a keen attention to detail across the full spectrum of technical disciplines enables Martin Davies to advise leading families on complex and sensitive issues. His personal charm and modesty doubled with a steely determination to achieve the best outcome for clients make him a highly effective adviser even in the most challenging of situations‘.

‘A very solid team led by an extremely capable partner who understands our business very well and time after time delivers excellent service.‘

‘Daniel Levy is a standout performer. He is very results focused and extremely responsive.‘

‘Mishcon is a top team with some very talented individuals.’

‘Mark Reading is very good.‘

‘An extremely collaborative team, brilliantly led by Daniel Levy. Strategic, commercial and always go the extra mile for the clients.‘

‘Dan Levy is a strategic thinker, goal-orientated, and incredibly incisive and commercial. He is a brilliant litigator and negotiator.‘

‘Emma Macintyre is detail-orientated, clever and an excellent lawyer, who is extremely good with clients.‘

‘Mark Reading is very bright and collaborative, with good attention to detail. He is a very good property lawyer.‘

‘Mishcon’s are recognised as one of the top firms in London in my practice.’

‘Sarah Conibeere is superb! One of the best I have worked with in London and we conducted possibly one of the hardest sales of my career last year which would have not happened without her!’

‘Sonal Thakrar and James Liffen are also excellent and class lawyers at the firm.’

‘Mishcon de Reya has an extremely strong team anchored by their lead partner David Rose who is extremely knowledgeable, practical, responsive and cost effective on all aspects of trademark practice. He has extensive expertise and a great track record in clearance and prosecution of trade marks and provides exceptional advice and guidance in trademark litigation matters both within the EU and the UK. Even post Brexit, I still rely upon him extensively for advice on EU prosecution and litigation matters.‘

‘David Rose has deep expertise in the case law and procedure in both the UK and the EU.‘

‘Mishcon de Reya have a really experienced team who give excellent advice in this growing area.‘

‘They are excellent lawyers and also very commercially astute and provide an outstanding service to their clients.‘

‘Really excellent at the intersection between partnership and employment litigation.‘

‘Joanna Blackburn is hugely experienced and hugely bright. Great on the tactics, all over the detail and great with clients.‘

‘Jennifer Millins is a great combination of forensic and commercial.‘

‘Jennifer Millins, Joanna Blackburn and Daniel Naftalin are all standout partners who show huge commitment to their clients and are a joy to work with.‘

‘The team is an all-star line-up in terms of depth, talent and professionalism.’

‘Mishcon de Reya has been strengthened over the last few years with the hire of Ben Brandon. He is an ex-barrister with a formidable reputation in extradition and international work. Ben has been renowned at the Bar for several decades. His approach and commitment to clients’ causes will result in him rising quickly through the ranks. Christopher Gribbin also has good judgement in terms of case preparation.’

‘An incredibly slick and efficient outfit – innovative, modern and forward-thinking. Formidable opponents, who somehow manage, despite their impressive reputation, to remain approachable and personable for their clients.’ 

‘Joanna Walsh is not only on top of things, but also a genuinely nice and intelligent person. I was also impressed with a number of associates, including Min Weaving, James Watson (in particular in extradition matters), and Mellissa Curzon-Berners.’

‘Ben Brandon has experience form the Bar and as a solicitor; this is a very valuable combination which results in him applying his considerable intellect to identify what will actually work in practice.’

‘Min Weaving is a very good lawyer and a future star.’

Johanna Walsh is superb on money laundering issues. Tim Thompson was formerly with the CPS and has vast experience in white-collar crime.’

‘Detailed and practical knowledge of the competition litigation process, and the interplay between competition law and the ex ante regulatory regime. Leaves no stone unturned. Completely result-focused.’

Rob Murray (Partner) – brings a vast wealth of experience from multiple sectors and jurisdictions, is constantly two steps ahead of the other side, and brings this together to provide excellent strategic advice.’

‘Mishcon antitrust litigation team are well resourced and experienced. Good complementary skills of main partners. Have very good associates.’

‘Top-tier on the claimant side. More than a match for most defendant teams.’

‘Rob Murray, Sarah Houghton and Zac O’Brien are knowledgeable, strategic and commercial.’

‘Creative approach to new litigation opportunities.’

‘Fantastic team that are fun to work with as well as deliver high quality service. They are a leading firm on claimant side, but have partners with experience on defendant side so can anticipate counter arguments.’

‘Having worked with Mishcon for a number of years, our experience has always been one of extreme professionalism coupled with their drive to go the extra mile in terms of service, engagement and delivery.’

‘Sally Britton has given incredible support both pre and post Brexit. Her exceptional knowledge has been integral in helping our organisation and the designer community navigate the many challenges our sector has experienced during these unprecedented times.’

‘An approachable and likeable team, led by Sonia Campbell, which has real strength in depth and unrivalled experience in this market. Client-focused, pragmatic and commercial, the team is dedicated to securing efficient and effective outcomes for its clients.’

‘Sonia Campbell is a standout lawyer. She has fantastic experience which she brings and uses to great effect on current matters. A keen legal mind with an eye for detail, she has the right package of skills to achieve positive outcomes for her clients. Sonia is ably supported by a range of associates, including the talented Sophie Fairclough who is a name to watch.’

‘The team specialise in only policyholder disputes and fight their clients’ corner passionately and to the hilt.’

‘Richard Leedham is a great strategic thinker and a tenacious litigator. Ralph Fearnhead is highly experienced and pragmatic.’

‘I worked with them on the landmark FCA proceedings and associated disputes in relation to business interruption insurance. They are top-tier/top-class. Did an absolutely brilliant job.’

‘Great strength in managing claims by policyholders, including group litigation and test cases. Sonia Campbell’s team is, deservedly, incredibly busy.’

‘Sonia Campbell is unbelievably hard working and intelligent, a very wise litigator, upbeat, thinks very carefully about all aspects of a problem and is great with clients. Sophie Fairclough is very hard working, very efficient and excellent with clients.’

‘Katy Colton is a fantastic associate. I worked with her on an employment matter. Dedicated, creative, and fiercely advocating for her client in what was a difficult, complex and multi-forum dispute involving civil proceedings, the GMC and Coroners Inquiries.’

‘Mishcon are known for their dogged and robust approach to litigation and excellent client care. They have an excellent specialist understanding of political party conduct matters.’

‘Really excellent profile and prepared to take on the most interesting cases even if financial rewards are meagre.’

‘They are very thorough, realistic, excellent teamworking, timely and precise communications with the client.’

‘They provide a personalised legal service; caring, very accurate and thorough, and realistic.’ 

‘This team is well known for its reputation both in the sector and the Home Office for getting bespoke solutions for high net worth clients with complex immigration and citizenship problems such as same sex trans-national adoption, celebrity work permits and high profile asylum claims. They are a serious team with serious clout who are taken seriously by the Home Office.’

‘Very strong problem solvers, good balanced advice. Very experienced in our key real estate sectors. Advice is commercially led.’

‘Anju Suneja creates a very constructive relationship with clients – she goes far beyond the call of duty to ensure all client needs are attended to. A great negotiator.’

‘We consider themselves key partners in our business. They want to understand our wider drivers for our business and are eager to help our business grow.’

‘Very responsive, commercial and user friendly. They have a quick grasp on the main issues and are innovative in finding solutions.’

‘Very strong problem solvers, good balanced advice. Very experienced in our key real estate sectors. Advice is commercially led.’

‘Anju Suneja creates a very constructive relationship with clients – she goes far beyond the call of duty to ensure all client needs are attended to. A great negotiator.’

‘We consider themselves key partners in our business. They want to understand our wider drivers for our business and are eager to help our business grow.’

‘Very responsive, commercial and user friendly. They have a quick grasp on the main issues and are innovative in finding solutions.’

‘The team is highly experienced in the defamation/privacy field, and has been for decades. They have a mixed claimant and defendant practice, with the emphasis on claimants.’

‘They ensure diversity in terms of gender, skin and geographic origin. London is a melting pot. So is Mishcon de Reya. They take gender representation to some new levels. I have worked with 5 Mishcon partners in the past years and 3 of them are female. Moreover, out of 16 professionals with whom I have worked only 4 were male.’

‘The team I am working with is very complete regarding the client’s needs. The role of each individual in the team is clear and well determined. They are focused on the client’s best interest. On strategic analysis, they listen to each law firm involved in a complex international fight and deliver substantive and final solutions.’

‘Emma Woolcott is a mover and shaker in the media law field, is very experienced in reputation management, and has good connections within the industry. Michael Frost is a pleasure to work with. They are all very efficient and have great client handling skills.’

‘They go above and beyond to help the client. Alexandra Whiston-Dew is simply outstanding.’

‘They are perfectly fitted in terms of technology and manpower to work on complex contentious matters where huge amounts are at stake.’

‘James Libson is a force to be reckoned with. Handles big ticket cases with panache.’

‘The reputation management team works well together at all levels from partner to associate. The team has a wide range of experience in relation to subject-matter and a tough (though not excessively tough) approach to correspondence and litigation. In a nutshell they are well worth the money.’

‘We believe this team has an unbeatable knowledge of the travel industry and all the changes which are happening in a post-Brexit world. Always efficient, pleasant and good listeners, making them an ideal legal organisation to work with.’

‘Our dealings in Mishcon de Reya are predominantly with Neil Bayliss. He is one of the most engaging people I have worked with, really cares about our organisation and business path, and always replies punctually and with clear detail. We are simply delighted and fortunate to work with this standout partner.’

‘Superb team for defence FS work, especially representing individuals (but also corporates) in long term FS investigations.’

‘Adam Epstein, stand out individual, allies long experience with great insight. Really worries about his cases, in a good way!’

‘I was impressed by how quickly they got an overview of the case. They explained to me in a very structured and transparent way how to proceed. The team left me with a very competent impression. The team was very well coordinated and adhered to all important deadlines. They always took me seriously and every objection or suggestion I made was taken up and answered professionally. I always had the impression of being part of the team. In every delicate situation they remained calm and gave me the impression that they had everything under control.’

‘The team had a very professional appearance. You could tell very quickly that this is not the first time they have had such cases. They had a clear structure of how they wanted to proceed. Clear distribution of tasks. The team was able to guide me calmly and precisely through the process. They always had an overview and gave me a very good feeling of being properly represented.’

‘The ability to understand the legal and regulatory side together with the business side.’

‘They are the “go-to” firm for many companies and, in particular, individuals across the financial services spectrum. They regularly appear against regulators and in financial services linked civil litigation.’

‘Adam Epstein is one of the most highly-respected players in the market; Elizabeth Hope is the stand-out associate.’

‘The team has strength across individuals and corporates and have great insight across all aspects of the financial services sector, particularly asset management. They are very collaborative and committed to advancing the interests of their clients.’

‘Great knowledge of current market management positions and trends and ability to compare what is being offered to what is generally available in the market.’

‘Mishcon are right at the top of the tree in the tax world. The team has excellent strength in depth, with an array of impressive practitioners. They are capable of (and do) run the most complex cases. They combine fantastic client service with a comprehensive legal approach.’

‘Les Allen is one of the stand out practitioners in this area. He is very easy to work with, and combines good judgment with pragmatic advice. He is supported by two fantastic associates, Waqar Shah and Richard Harvey. They are stars of the future in this practice area and are already showing their impressive legal and client skills.’

‘Robert Hartley presented as very knowledgeable but delivered pragmatic advice which was appropriately tailored for internal client stakeholders, including directors.’

‘The team’s grasp of real-world business issues and getting them across to a lay audience is unparalleled. Prompt, helpful and courteous in response, often proactive on new developments.’

‘All firms have good people, experienced people, but the empathetic approach MDR has, is of enormous value for those that know nothing about equity incentives.’

‘Stephen Diosi – in terms of equity incentives, one of the very best – globally.’

‘Very approachable and knowledgeable in this area, members of the team all bring their unique skills together to ensure the client is catered for in every way.’

‘Stephen Diosi is a very well respected person in the industry and is someone you can trust to ensure documents are prepared to a high standard, to ensure all is thought of for a transaction. ‘

‘Personable, adaptable, reactive, very professional.’

‘Stephen Diosi is a delight to deal with. Thoughtful, knowledgeable and vailable.’

‘Mishcon are very strong with private, international clients. In addition to being highly responsive and excellent professionals, they build credibility with clients in our area of specialisation: incentive compensation.’

‘Great working relationship with the team who understand our requirements as a buyer.’

‘A small but mighty firm: it matches the big London firms with its legal expertise and outstrips them with its client care.’

‘Well equipped to deal with both inquiry and high court work, with specialists across the board.’

‘Anita Rivera is tenacious, creative and committed. She is someone you definitely want on your side rather than as your opponent.’

‘Daniel Farrand is one of the “go-to” solicitors for high-end enforcement work. Extremely well versed in the “coal face” of inquiry work, great at marshalling expert witnesses and pulling together a case.’

‘The planning team gives measured, balanced and pragmatic advice. In my experience, the team has always been well joined up with their colleagues in the wider real estate team and get the commercial realities of a deal – something that not all planning lawyers have mastered!’

‘The sheer amount of hard work, determination, imagination that Anita Rivera and Tom Barton dedicated to achieving the best result for our clients was phenomenal. That it was all deployed in difficult circumstances made it even more impressive.’

‘Tom Barton is a commercial operator that sets him apart from his peers. He is extremely practical and pragmatic and always finds the most effective solution.’

‘They are up-to-date with planning cases and case law and easily accessible. I can rely on them when I need them the most on complex planning issues.’

‘The Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity team with Mishcon provides a very practical and client oriented approach. It’s especially valuable when you have a threatened litigation as the team understands the need to engage a barrister at very early stages.’

‘An expert team able to dial in experience from across the firm quickly whatever the sector overlaps. Often to be found in the most innovative work but active for both claimants and defendants which gives them a strong base of experience.’

‘Adam Rose is an excellent leader of the team. Knows the area inside out. Works very hard and has good instincts. Hiring Jon Baines was an excellent move, creating a team really able to add value and service clients at all levels.’

‘A stellar team with a stellar reputation.’

‘An incredibly slick and efficient outfit – innovative, modern and forward-thinking. Formidable opponents, who somehow manage, despite their impressive reputation, to remain approachable and personable for their clients.’ 

‘Mishcon de Reya is going from strength to strength, with some notable wins under their belt. The firm is highly innovative in the legal tech space and the financial crime team is leveraging that to great effect.’

‘Johanna Walsh is an outstanding practitioner who brings drive and good judgement to her work.’

‘I would very highly recommend Johanna Walsh – she has a firm, robust, no-nonsense attitude and her attention to detail is phenomenal. She is bright, savvy and a great tactician – always thinking several steps ahead and running rings around her opponents! A force to be reckoned with!’

‘The Mishcon team is business-oriented, with a good sense of client needs.’

‘Mishcon are the perfect firm if you have a complex matter which needs a solution.’

‘We worked with Lewis Cohen and he was down to earth and also had a good business mindset.’

‘Mishcon de Reya continues to provide excellent patent services alongside the full spectrum of intellectual property rights in the context of a full-service firm.‘

‘David Rose is an extremely experienced practitioner who, unusually, operates across the full spectrum of intellectual property, enabling him to be the first port of call for all of a client’s intellectual property needs, and handle complex multi-faceted litigation involving multiple different rights.‘

‘Great speed and quality – the best combination they can provide. Real experts, which are ready to react promptly and professionally.‘

‘Very dynamic and experienced team. It provides practical solutions with an outstanding quality.’

‘Campbell Forsyth is a market-leading patent litigator with huge experience both in the pharmaceutical and telecoms sectors. He has an extraordinary eye for detail, whilst also being able to structure a case to maximise pressure and get the result which his client wants.’

‘Campbell Forsyth is always thinking several steps ahead, and able to caution well in advance of any pitfalls or traps. He is always keeping track of the numerous issues and questions to be resolved.’

‘The team is very assertive, but practical.  I feel like the advice I receive takes into account value and risk in addition to the merits.’

‘Friendly, frequent and efficient communication of deadlines, areas of concern. Always kept in the loop with billing and fees are explained upfront and estimates are usually vey accurate.’

‘David Rose provides prompt follow-up and manages our trade mark portfolio expertly.’

‘Sally Britton and her team provide an extremely efficient and knowledgeable trade mark service. They quickly navigate any areas of concern and offer sound advice. In all my time using external counsel they are the only team I have never had to follow up with – they are thorough, consistent and reliable. They are hugely cooperative and reliable and once they have instructions will get on with the work smoothly. Sally has a deep understanding of our business and is always readily available for advice. Her team’s communication is succinct and clear, and we’re given accurate cost estimates prior to each matter. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sally to anyone seeking trade mark advice or protection.’

‘Simon Leaf is doing a very good job of leading a bright, hardworking and enthusiastic team.’

‘I’m always very impressed by Mishcon de Reya’s sport practice. Their knowledge and understanding of the most recent developments in the sector is second to none, while their expertise is as broad as it is deep. In particular, they have been most helpful in advising on post-Brexit implications for sports teams and players, as well as complex disputes between teams and leagues.’

‘I would like to give particular praise to Simon Leaf, who manages to be expert across intellectual property, commercial rights, contract issues and disputes, all while remaining the consummate professional.’

‘Very strong at sports regulatory work, esports, formula one, and also – uniquely, the team has a sports law academy to bring on and develop future lawyers.’

‘Simon Leaf is very strong at sports regulatory work. Tom Murray is at the forefront of associate level solicitors specialised in sports law.’

‘Mishcon have a strong tax and esports offering, and understand the sector. Their Masterclass webinar series has been excellent during the pandemic.’

‘Mishcon de Reya is by far the legal firm at the very top of my list of law practice firms I have worked with in the UK. The main strength in my view is the calibre of people, who are simply superb. They are not just experts in their respective areas, but also win the client’s trust from the first interaction to the very end of the engagement.

‘Tom Murray is very attentive and always available and checking in. Even though he has only had a short career in the sports space, his knowledge and his passion for the industry makes up for it. Simon Leaf has always provided a high level of support.’

‘Very strong on real estate tax.’

‘Jonathan Legg – excellent technical lawyer.’

‘Speed of response and an ability to make common sense of tricky and ever changing tax rules.’

‘Jonathan Legg is reliably good and nice to work with and has a good and growing team.’

‘Mishcon de Reya offers a great service to us. We have a close relationship with senior partners, who are always available for an initial conversation and advice.’

‘An incredible team, responsive, commercial and always available. Mishcon’s team were quite excellent and compared very favourably to the magic circle firm on the other side – chalk and cheese.’

‘High profile practice fully deserving its excellent reputation. Clearly very experienced and extremely professional throughout. The team led the whole process from start to finish, providing at all time excellent advice and recommendations. We always felt that we were in a safe pair of hands. Post-deal, the other (buying) party commented on how good and professional our advisers had been.’

‘Allison Keyse is the main partner I work with – she is great, commercial, balanced and can see traps a mile off.’

‘Very good commercial M&A team with good knowledge of our sector/buyer requirements.’

‘Saul Sender has a very relaxed approach with clients, but is also very sharp.’

We were particularly impressed by the extremely high calibre of of all the people we interacted with, and their total commitment to our project. They were, without a fault, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, available and with a prodigious work rate. I cannot commend them enough.’

‘Andrew Rimmington was exceptional. He was deeply involved and in command of the whole process throughout, certainly more so than many partners from other firms that I have interacted with in the past.’

‘Incredibly well-resourced. A deep pool of very talented individuals. Some of the brightest minds to work with. Every i is dotted and every t crossed. Nothing is left to chance.‘

‘Shaistah Akhtar is one of the most tenacious litigators I have worked with and she achieves results for the client time after time. She never gives up!  Andrew Short is extremely clever and sensible. Definitely one to watch for the future.’

‘They retain a lot of the dynamism of a smaller firm, but with the scale and experience to handle intense and large-scale litigation. The breadth of work they handle means they can deal confidently with a wide range of commercial litigation cases’

‘Suzi Sendama – a stalwart in heavy litigation. She has a sharp mind and is able to corral a team to meet tight deadlines and heavy workloads. The one you want on complex cases. Andrew Short – a bright mind and straightforward.‘

‘This is a superb commercial litigation team. They have a wide range of highly able commercial litigators, with the ability to master and address the most wide-ranging and complex commercial disputes.’

‘Richard Leedham is the standout. He knows how to manage the largest and most complex of disputes to a successful conclusion.‘

‘This is a heavyweight commercial litigation team with a wealth of experience, particularly in arbitration and fraud matters. The team has an excellent pool of talent at all levels of seniority. They are also a genuinely friendly bunch!‘

‘Tom Roberts is very clever and has an excellent eye for detail. He is also completely unflappable – no matter what happens in the case he remains calm and always has constructive suggestions for the way forward.‘

‘Mishcon de Reya is a results-oriented, innovative and hard-hitting litigation firm with a very impressive set of lawyers, who are experienced in both litigation and arbitration matters.‘

‘Their experience in international arbitration work is among the very best available – superb responsiveness too.‘

‘The team works very diligently, and they promptly respond to any requests we have.‘

‘I am very happy working with Louis Flannery QC, whose arbitration experience and deep understanding of dispute resolution elevate him to guru standard.’

‘Louis Flannery QC – charm itself, with clients and tribunals. A bright mind under a very persuasive exterior.‘

‘Louis Flannery QC is a smart and deeply knowledgeable dispute resolver who achieves fantastic results. A top strategist as well!‘

‘Legal director Zachary Segal stands out by providing unambiguous guidance; and Heidi Walsh is an experienced arbitration lawyer, whose skills in German are very helpful. She is a bright managing associate who is always on hand, amazing with clients, and able to smooth even the most ruffled of feathers.‘

‘Mishcon de Reya provides an excellent full-range IP service, including life sciences and healthcare within the support framework of a full-service firm.’

‘They are highly competent and take a pragmatic approach. They are present when needed and supporting the business needs in the best possible way. They are knowledgeable beyond the borders of their specialty and can also reach a large pool of experts to further leverage knowledge.’

‘Martyn Hann has shown me in the years we have collaborated together that he truly puts the client first and goes the extra mile to deliver to clients.’

‘Top quality people’.

‘Katy Colton is a rising star’.

‘The firm is a world-class firm and I have heard only wonderful things about the professionalism and the exceptional abilities the firm has demonstrated over the years, amidst a highly competitive market’.

‘James Libson, Harry Eccles, Ben Brandon and Katy Colton – are all exceptional in human rights cases which mix corporate and ethical issues’.

‘I really rate the property finance team and think they provide sound commercial advice and a one-stop shop for our work, with good support from the planning, real estate and construction teams. Mishcon are notable for being ahead of the curve on the IT and AI products available to their clients, which increases efficiency and reduces costs.’

‘A comprehensive and broad set of knowledge and contacts.’

‘We have found MDR to be extremely responsive and able to hit very tight deadlines.’

‘Nick Strutt is a good relationship partner and is well assisted by Sarah Spurling, who was also made up from a legal director to a partner this year and is technically very able and one of our preferred lawyers. Sarah also helps us with other more general topics such as ESG and LIBOR transition.’

‘Nick Strutt understands all there is to know about real estate finance but more importantly he understands all there is to know about our business too. Nick’s ability to make the most complicated matters simple and provide commercial, sensible advice has proven invaluable over a long period of time.’

‘Derval Walsh leads from the front with his deep technical knowledge, gravitas and commercial touch. Demonstrable experience in all features of contentious financial services matters.’

‘Legal director Samantha Kakati is superb.’

‘The blend between Richard Gerstein’s excellent commercial legal ability and the calm and talented support provided by Alex Barker and Alex Pattihis makes Mishcon a really good firm to work with, particularly when faced with a matter requiring a bit more of an experienced approach.’

‘Richard Gerstein is supremely knowledgable and sensible, pragmatic and commercial in his approach – a really good guy to have on your side. Alex Barker is a careful and skilful drafter.’

‘They are client focused and respond to queries in a timely manner and without preamble or the need to seek further assistance. All members of the team are capable but all ensure that any responses are considered before replying.’

‘There is a high level of contact time with the partners and good resourcing throughout.’

‘First class attitude with immense knowledge of how to treat clients.’

‘The team we have worked with at Mishcon are incredibly professional and knowledgeable. Whilst we tend to have one or two key contacts, we have met many different experts across the company, and this gives us full trust that we have the best legal advice from different aspects and specialties.’