Mishcon de Reya LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Thorough knowledge of this field, with superb tactical insight and excellent judgment. They are highly collaborative, both within the firm and externally, championing co-operation between international fraud lawyers and investigators.’

‘A complete offering, with strong partners and associates and excellent connections across different sectors, to facilitate a completely smooth and solution-focused delivery to the client.’

‘Rebecca Belgrave: new partner, outstanding. Dedicated, hugely knowledgeable, engaging and excellent to work with.’

‘The civil fraud team at Mishcon are simply exceptional. They always go above and beyond for clients, acting swiftly and taking an ‘out-of-the-box’ approach to each of their matters. The team members are extremely dynamic and they work collaboratively to implement innovative strategies. It is therefore unsurprising that the civil fraud team always deliver outstanding results.’

‘Oliver Felton is an outstanding solicitor. He is diligent, proactive and resourceful, and his commitment to excellence is unflinching, even in the most complex matters. Oliver consistently seeks to go ‘the extra mile’ for his clients, offering them an unmatchable level of client care.’

‘Kasra Nouroozi who is an exceptionally skilled tactician with a dynamic personality who can win over an adversary or client alike. Mr. Nouroozi’s legal acumen and instincts are the best I have come across in the profession. He knows when to fight hard and when to compromise (often before anyone else realizes it).’

‘Huge Plowman – as clever and as reliable as they come.’

‘Gary Miller: the original grand master in the fraud field. Hugely knowledgeable and experienced.’

‘Joanna Blackburn – very accessible, completely understands the clients needs and meets them, goes over and above on client care. Simply the best employment lawyer out there’.

‘Good knowledge of the area at issue’.

‘Well-disposed to handle resolution of significant employer/team move matters’.

‘They are very accessible, understand the clients needs and give you exactly the kind of advice you need at a very reasonable cost’.

‘I have loved their webinars in lockdown – really interesting speakers and they were short and friendly’.

‘The team has always exceeded our expectations and always delivered. Exceptional talent, with competence and determination. They can be relied upon completely.’

‘Everyone in the team at Mishcon de Reya I worked with was very competent, always professional, quick to respond and able to explain in understandable language complicated legal information. Everything was well explained in terms of the processes, billing and potential complications.’

‘Good reputation in the market for higher end immigration work. Particularly high net worth private clients.’

‘Quite honestly, the team go above and beyond. They’re available anytime we need them and are the first to offer support, advice and care to every case we work on with them. Their professionalism is notable, combined with empathy and a genuine human touch that doesn’t go unnoticed.’

‘Steven Bostock (partner) has been my solicitor over many years and has been truly amazing to work with. Very knowledgeable and hard working, very organised and thorough, always quick to respond without delay, supportive and reassuring, transparent and honest, and consistent in his level of genuine care and top quality work over many years.’

‘Hannah Barnett and Mattey Avgustinov have both been key individuals driving forward progress on my client’s application. They have both been happy to answer queries and provide their time to myself as well as my client which has ensured the smooth process thus far.’

‘They were very attentive, supportive and there for me when I needed them. I worked very closely with Natalie Loader and Neil Shanghavi. Incredibly competent professionals, always on top of the regulations and changes in the law. Their approach, which is very much human-centric, made the process so much easier for me. They care about their clients and are always one step ahead.’

‘Neil Shanghavi managed our visa process from start to finish. He was very knowledgeable, very clear with deadlines and expectations and generally a pleasure to work with.’

‘Mishcon understand the complexities of the law and are able to advise the client on wide ranging issues. They are experts in coming up with prompt, pragmatic and practical advice. Mishcon has talented individuals and have experts in all aspects of corporate and commercial law.’

‘Greg Campbell has been a pleasure to work with. His attention to detail and his ability to come up with creative solutions to tackle complex issues is excellent. He is tenacious without losing the focus on the end goal. Greg’s advice has always been strategically focused, clear and concise.’

‘Very professional, thoughtful and willing to fight for the client.’

‘Their engagement with the client and their ability to communicate and present themselves and their skills to the wider world makes this firm unique.’

‘Elliot Moss is a life force. He stands out as an absolutely brilliant communicator. I would not want him to be on the other side from me in any media battle. His enthusiasm and engagement is unparalleled, and his articulation of the message always spot on.’

‘Joanna Blackburn is the person one definitely wants on one’s side if engaging with the big battalions. She is decisive and her judgment calls are excellent.’

‘The service is excellent. Focused on outcomes. Very quick to respond. Deals with matters swiftly, efficiently and effectively.’

‘Worked with Sharon Tan. Extremely impressive. Works hard to deliver best outcomes and advice given was spot on.’

‘Karen Sanig 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 Sanig’s speed of response, accuracy, clever and commercial approach and turning technical and difficult issues into user-friendly straightforward, good, tough advice. Karen is very responsive, whatever the timeline, she will be there to support us with reassuring and technically superb advice. She and her team will go the extra mile‘.

‘Karen Sanig 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’.

‘Excellent service and adaptability to client requests. Karen Sanig – amazing attention to detail and ability to find a solution to difficult issues’.

‘We found Mishcon to be extremely personable, highly professional, astute, shrewd but moreover extremely alive to the fact that what was to them ‘all in a day’s work’, was to us a matter of commercial life and death. We were always kept informed in a timely fashion. It has been a privilege to work with a group of such high calibre individuals at a premier organisation‘.

‘Karen Sanig is very experienced and it shows. She is personable, not standoffish, and funny. She is clearly a leader that her team look up to. Abi Brindley similarly was very personable and gained our confidence very quickly.  She got to grips with the case very quickly. She mastered the detail in short order and was very clear and firm about what we needed to do to enable Mishcon to do their best for us’.

‘Simon Chadwick was always very clear in his requests for more information and detail and the deadlines for when we needed to provide it. He made sure to regularly inform and update us as to developments. He kept us amused with his lawyerly understatement, but it was clear that he was always in command of the situation and could read the other side accurately and see through their tactics‘.

‘The top team in town for art law. Karen Sanig and Amanda Gray have created a wonderful work environment and have covered the art and luxury asset spread perfectly. Amanda Gray is a fantastic solicitor: incredibly smart yet entirely approachable’.

‘Mishcon delivers a fantastic service to clients in this area. Mark Keenan is a fantastic lawyer and tactician. Peter Steen is also excellent. The associates are very good’.

‘Strategic, tough, will represent the client’s best interests come hell or high water. Immense experience and legal knowledge. Rapid advice, quick turnaround of work. Always commercial, always aiming to be the best. Absolute quality’.

‘Peter Steen – The James Bond of Trusts. Calm, charming, composed and lethal. Huge experience. Represents many ultra high net worth entities and estates. Very much the No.1 person to go to’.

‘Incredibly hardworking and driven team who do what’s necessary to get the case done. Mark Keenan is both a pleasure to work with and an excellent leader. Emilia Piskorz is very able and a partner in the making. Mariel Stringer-Fehlow is excellent and has an excellent eye for detail’.

‘Mishcon de Reya’s trust litigation team is just one of the best around. Hugely effective and always completely committed to the client’s interests’.

‘Mark Keenan – one of the best-known and most-respected trust litigators. One of the names that litigators don’t want to be against. Peter Steen – one of the most effective trust litigators I have worked with. He has great instincts. Jessica Medus – a real up-and-coming star’.

‘Mishcon de Reya is one of the oldest and most respected family teams in London. It is the cream of the cream, and High Net Worth clients particularly benefit from access to expertise from other private client departments, including wealth management, tax, property and inheritance advice. Their client care is unrivalled, and their relationships with the clients are lifelong’.

‘Barbara Reeves is an inspiring lawyer. She is brilliant. In equal measure, her clients love her and her opponents respect her. Sandra Davis remains the top divorce lawyer in London with good reason. She has a capacity for strategic thought unmatched by any of her rivals and brings her enormous kindness and good humour into all situations however fraught. Kate Clark is the go to partner for complex financial remedy cases. She understands figures just as well as she comprehends her clients’ feelings. She is dynamic. Antonia Felix is calm and collected. She has a fantastic client manner, making everyone of her clients feel the centre of her attention.’

‘Claire Yorke is brilliant. She is a total joy to work with. She is supportive of her clients and fights tenaciously for them all. She literally wins cases with her brilliant letter writing. She is incisive, clever and fun. Robert Hines flies above his contemporaries. He combines wisdom  beyond his years with a charming manner. He oozes charm and always has the right answers. His clients all trust his judgement implicitly and so they should. James Rees is on the road to greatness. His performance is second to none. He brings his whole being to a case and invests his energy for his clients’ good and they love him for it. He is a class act’.

‘Up there with the best of the best, they are brilliantly resourced and have a very able team with access to knowledge bases in all areas. There appears to be no question that they cannot answer with expertise. Claire Yorke is just brilliant. She has excellent client management skills and can marshal even the most complex international cases with a sense of calm and confidence’.

‘Clare Radcliffe is a true one to watch. Her client care skills are second to none, even with the most tricky clients, and she is able to give advice and reassurance even when dealing with tricky subject matters. She has a maturity beyond her years and is a star of the future. Kate Clark is no nonsense and superb‘.

‘Forward thinking firm that does international high net worth work of the highest calibre. Modern in approach and supported by highly competent colleagues expert in tax, trusts and media law. Melissa Lesson is a classy solicitor. Trilingual, sophisticated, with an experienced and astute approach to financial cases. Gives great advice and exudes, and generates confidence in her clients’.

‘Antonia Felix is a brilliant new partner. Clever, efficient, committed, she comes up with creative but realistic solutions and has the respect of solicitors, barristers and judges. A reassuringly competent presence.’

‘Kate Clark – Partner. Kate is so very, very talented. She is a brilliant lawyer and great with clients. She is one of my favourite lawyers to work with. She does a fantastic job and the lay clients love her for it.  Robert Hines – Managing Associate. Rob is an exceptionally good lawyer. He has a huge brain and thus with a more technical case he is very on top of any technical issues and always on top of the detail. It makes for a formidable combination‘.

‘Specialist expertise advising US connected clients, which is unparalleled in the UK private client market. Very good client handler, gives clear and pragmatic advice tailored to the client. Always finds an answer and is responsive. Charlie Sosna – very helpful on the tax planning side, particularly for UKRND’.

‘A pre-eminent law firm in London for private client matters, with a standout reputation and brand. Andrew Goldstone – a personable and very likeable professional, and has the technical and practical experience to deliver fantastic solutions for his clients. Charlie Sosna – one of the most technically capable lawyers I have worked with. Provides fantastic service to his clients in a seamless way’.

‘Stuart Adams provides advice that covers highly technical law and tax in one swoop in accessible language to both the clients and colleagues’.

‘The strength of the team is the breadth and depth of experience and the fact that it continues to attract top names from other firms. The firm itself is innovative in looking at its future structure and has expanded beyond its historical London office. There are a number of excellent partners we work with including: Charlie Sosna, Andrew Goldstone, Patrick Harney, Filippo Noseda’.

‘I have great confidence in the team at MRD. They have seen it all before and bring pragmatism, confidence and clear advice to the table. Andrew Goldstone and Charlie Sosna are best in class’.

‘Mishcon is well placed to assist with all issues that arise for our clients. It is Kassim and Nicola’s second nature to work on international matters. As a result, their familiarity with international issues and ease in working with overseas advisers makes for a well-organised, collaborative work environment’.

‘Mishcon is clearly highly experienced in dealing with complex matters – both in considering complicated, multi-layered and multi-jurisdictional structures, and in understanding unique client concerns and objectives. They provide practical, well-considered advice that pre-empts the wider issues in order to achieve the objectives. Their familiarity with such complexities makes working with them easy and productive’.

‘Kassim Meghjee and Nicola Simmons’ commercial awareness is what sets them apart from other advisers. They are unique in their unrivalled ability to advise on both personal and corporate tax issues, and manage multiple issues contemporaneously. Their understanding in both areas, as well as their experience with international matters, have been incredibly helpful in spotting issues, and (importantly) resolving them pragmatically and effectively on all occasions’.

‘A varied team, you can choose the style of lawyer you want very easily depending on the matter.’

‘Dan Levy is a really responsive, intuitive lawyer. Handles delicate matters really sensitively.’

‘Emma Macintyre is incredibly pragmatic and great at down to earth advice.’

‘Exceptional breadth of skills and capabilities. Commercial awareness.’

‘To my mind, the best Property Litigation firm in London by a long way.’

‘Daniel Levy is a very smart operator – technically highly astute, whilst always being totally focused on end result.’

‘They are determined. They do not give up. They use the best barristers and are good at choosing the ones best suited to the job.’

‘Joanna Lampert is far and away the best property litigator in the UK.’

‘If there was only one firm that I could use it would be the residential team at Mishcon de Reya. A group of cheerful, professional experts who define what a good conveyancing operation should look like. Always available, the team never gives up ensuring that our mutual clients get the very best advice possible. My only problem with this firm is when I find them acting for the other side!’.

‘Sonal Thakrar manages to squeeze 36 hours into every business day, Fiona Callaghan seems to be responsible for half of the biggest deals in London, Monika Patel represents the next, exciting generation at the firm. There’s no chance any of them have dandruff because they are “Head and Shoulders” above the industry competition. They must have glue on their hands because when you hand them a property deal they never drop it till it’s finished‘.

‘Each of them is a great communicator and unlike many property solicitors they actually pick up the phone when you need them. In addition they are willing to use their experience to advise clients on the things they can take a view on. My clients love their tech and this has allowed them to provide the best service at a competitive price, in relation to the size of deals they do. In summary, MdR is aptly, streets ahead of the competition in property law’.

‘Like Stormzy is to the Grime scene and Messi is to football James Liffen is the G.O.A.T. of the property world. Sincere, hardworking, unemotional (in terms of work) and a great communicator, he always goes the extra mile for me and the countless others who regularly recommend him. He is a Prince among men and single-handedly gives a good name to his industry’.

‘The team is incredibly collaborative and transparent in its approach. Always looking to improve procedures within the industry, recent example is promoting, Thirdfort. They reduce the risk to businesses with automated ID verification, AML compliance and source of funds checks’.

‘James Liffen is an elite conveyancer who is at the top of his game. His care and attention to detail is second to none. James has a wonderful way of handling any complex matter with ease and professionalism. I cannot recommend anyone more highly’.

‘They care – a lot.’

‘Strong team from top to bottom.’

‘David Rose leads the team extremely well. Strong on detail and strategy.’

‘The team led by Sally Britton is top-notch. They truly partner with you to understand the risks and options. They provided thoughtful, comprehensive and practical advice. They are all professional and great individuals to work with.’

‘There are many good firms, but Mishcon’s responsiveness and ability to help carve out practical solutions readily distinguished them from other firms we have worked with.’

‘All-star team with very strong partner presence. Lots of high-profile clients and interesting cases.’

‘David Rose has great vision, really good at motivating the team. Jeremy Hertzog creates a very positive team dynamic. Sally Britton very focused on getting results for the client. Dominic Walsh is also very clever and a pleasure to work with – relatively junior but one to watch.’

‘David Rose is a robust litigator and seasoned tactician and negotiator.’

‘A formidable firm, with unrivalled abilities in this area of law. They have strength at every level of seniority and know the law back to front. They are also fearless representatives and very creative thinkers. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Jennifer Millins – A superstar who goes the extra mile for her clients and brings a wealth of experience to every case she deals with.’

‘Naaman Butt – A rising star, who has an excellent handle on the detail of all his cases. And ‘Morgan Reardon – A rising star, very hard working, with brilliant judgment.’

‘Mishcon has a truly outstanding practice – always at the forefront of innovative cases, and who will fight to the end, this combined with excellent legal skills and tactical nous is highly deserved.’

‘Sharon Tan is, in my view, the leading employment lawyer in the marketplace, who knows how to bring all of those skills to handling partnership disputes.’

‘Daniel Naftalin is a strategic mastermind.’

‘In terms of associates, Rhiannon Bail should be singled out as one to watch – skilled, measured and influential’

‘I would mention in particular Jennifer Millins, Susannah Kintish, Joanna Blackburn and Daniel Naftalin; they are all top of their game. As noted, they have strong disputes and employment expertise in the High Court, ET and in arbitration which has them on the front foot in partnership disputes. They are very used to advising senior individuals and firms which gives a well rounded and relevant approach.’

‘Very knowledgeable both in terms of law and tactics. Great team with breadth and depth. Very impressive to work with’

‘Matthew Ewens – recently made partner is simply outstanding. His calm temperament and incisive mind are brought to bear on his cases leaving clients well looked after and very satisfied.’

‘Jo Walsh is a fantastic solicitor who really understands the law and has a real ability to be able form a relationship of trust with clients.’

‘Matthew Ewens – just a really solid performer who will go the extra mile for the client and then go another one. Relentless and always looking for the advantage.’

‘Ali Geary is a passionate and powerful advocate for her clients’ interests. She is hardworking, energetic, and focused. She is extremely personable and a highly regarded practitioner in the field.’

‘Multi disciplinary approach to clients means that they are able to provide comprehensive advice to individuals in complex cases.’

‘Jo Walsh is a committed and astute practitioner who is a star performer.’

‘Johanna Walsh is superb – she has a wealth of experience handling fraud, bribery and corruption investigations, both internally and by public bodies such as the SFO and NCA.’

‘They are one of the stand-out firms for bringing and defending private prosecutions and bring their integrity and experience to this niche whilst most others only play at it.‘

‘Gareth Minty is exactly what a client ought to get from a criminal litigator-confident but realistic, cerebral and quick but approachable and understated. He is able to draw on his vast experience of criminal litigation as a prosecutor and defender to ensure the best result is achieved.‘

‘Gareth Minty leads Mishcon’s excellent private prosecutions offering, now supported by the experienced Owen Griffiths.’

‘Gareth has great depth of experience in complex prosecutions of all types and in private prosecutions in particular. He is realistic and fair and a strong litigator.‘

‘Great practical knowledge and understanding of bringing criminal prosecutions, and the specific obligations that they entail. As leading figures in the Private Prosecutors Association they help ensure best practice across the sector.‘

‘Gareth Minty brings a wealth of prosecutorial experience to his leadership of Mishcon’s Private Prosecutions team. He has astute tactical judgement, coupled with a practical understanding of the client’s wishes and needs. He always ensures that they remain fully informed about the benefits and risks of bringing a private prosecution, along with the alternative remedies that might also be available.’

‘We have been very impressed with the quality of service from the team. Much more collaborative and responsive than many of their competitors.’

‘Ben Lasserson goes the extra mile for his clients and is a tenacious and thoughtful practitioner.’

‘Sarah Houghton leads the team. She and her team are a match for anyone on the claimant side in UK competition litigation.’

‘Zachery O’Brien is a managing associate worthy of mention – calm, extremely knowledgeable.’

‘Very good profile in competition litigation and burgeoning reputation in collective claims.’

‘Sarah Houghton – she has excellent strategic vision. She has excellent client handling skills sometime in difficult situations and great judgment.’

‘Strong in the policyholder area, and growing. Great partners supported by able associates with appropriate divisions of responsibility between the two.’

‘Sonia Campbell is strong and well-known in the industry. Exceptional – bright, quick-witted and a joy to work with she is client focussed, knowledgeable and has a keen eye for the right strategy.’

‘Richard Leedham is what every litigator needs to be, tough, confident, decisive and highly effective in negotiating complex settlements out of court as quickly as possible.’

‘Excellent knowledge of insurance law. Ability to pick the right counsel and work with them in a collegiate manner. Innovative funding ideas and solutions. Total commitment to their clients.’

‘Sonia Campbell and Richard Leedham. Both give 100% for their clients. wealth of knowledge and experience in insurance law and practice. Very innovative in funding solutions.’

‘Sonia Campbell – outstanding litigator and insurance lawyer. Sophie Fairclough – always on top of the detail, very astute and capable’

‘Real market leaders in the policyholder insurance litigation sphere. Tenacious, bright and hard-working. The Mishcon team is a standout team in this already competitive world.’

‘Richard Leedham is probably the premier policyholder re/insurance lawyer in the market. A real titan of a figure and yet completely unstuffy and a brilliant leader.’

‘I had the pleasure of dealing with the Mishcon de Reya team this year. The team is immensely likeable, responsive, articulate and able.’

‘I have worked with Mishcon on various occasions on various cases. The service they provide has always been seamless, efficient and highly effective. They are one of the best firms I have been instructed by, accompanying their excellent client-handling with probably the best public law legal analysis I have come across.’

‘Katy Colton is a high-flying managing associate. She is an excellent lawyer but also supremely enjoyable to work with. She also has the business and political awareness that few lawyers of her seniority have.’

‘The team provided outstanding pro bono support, without which we definitely would not have reached the positive outcome that was delivered. The team proposed creative and innovative solutions and explained these in a way that enabled the client to remain at the centre of the decision making process. Mishcon de Reya’s vast array of expertise enabled the team to draw upon other partners for advice which enabled quick decisions to be made effectively with outstanding legal support.’

‘I’ve worked with other firms who were much more bureaucratic and not as enjoyable to work with. The Mishcon team’s grasp of complex matters was apparent, and they just got on with the responsibilities they had.’

‘They are sharp, resourceful, competent and kind. I always felt they worked to the best of their ability and did it with a smile. It was honestly very refreshing compared to other firms I’ve worked with where they actually have been frosty.’

‘Robert Lewis – very impressive. Very experienced, switched-on team – great to work with.’

‘Mishcon de Reya’s vast array of expertise enabled the team to draw upon other partners for advice which enabled quick decisions to be made with outstanding legal support. I could not have asked for better legal support if I tried!’

‘Robert Lewis provided expert advice, drawing upon his significant knowledge of the education sector. Robert went out of his way to support us and always placed the client at the centre of any decision making. His work was invaluable and played a significant role in the successful outcome of our work.’

‘This team is friendly, professional and responsive. They make their clients feel valued and taken care of. I particularly noticed the personal service they were able to offer. Their down to earth and practical approach makes clients feel as if their case matters to the team and that they are not just one client amongst many.’

‘A lot of expertise acting for schools, parents and associated stakeholders. Understands governance and the regulatory environment. Particularly strong reputation for acting against schools. Rob Lewis, as a former teacher, brings particular expertise to this growing practice area.’

‘Robert Lewis – recently appointed as a partner, Rob advises educational institutions and individuals on crisis management, safeguarding, complaints, exclusions, academic freedom and discrimination. He brings particular insight and expertise as he is both a former teacher and Governor of the Latymer Foundation.’

‘Very smart, decent people, highly experienced, very client-focused’

‘I believe that the uniqueness of Mishcon de Reya lies in the fact that they recognise that each client’s case is unique to him/her and they give significant attention to every matter.’

‘A sizeable team who adopt a very collaborative approach.’

‘High integrity and always put the client first.’

‘The team are excellent. Commercial, clear and pragmatic.’

‘Good commerciality, balanced advice, proactive and reactive, and good availability of partners.’

‘A first rate team of reputation management lawyers who have the rare ability to act for both claimants and defendants. Collaborative and engaging, they always see the wider strategic issues, while pursuing their clients’ corner resolutely. Strong diversity practices and top notch individuals make them a top tier law firm in this sector without doubt.’

‘Emma Woolcott is a delight. Very strategic and clear advice, with a firm eye on the bigger picture. Michael Frost has just been promoted to partner and is an outstanding lawyer. Thinks through the issues 360 degrees and gives very clear advice. Clients always feel comfortable in his hands.’

‘Reputation management is always a potential crisis, often an immediate one. Once committed, one doesn’t have the time to change horses, so you need the best team from the start. The team has to be my first choice because of the depth and breadth of skills in the firm.’

‘Emma Woollcott is an experienced specialist media law partner who knows the media industry inside out but also has a developed practice in relation to more political/activist work. She is great with clients and a pleasure to work with as part of the solicitor/counsel team.’

‘Premier reputation management team – able to deal with a huge range of diverse clients: HNWs; public interest groups, those under investigation etc.’

‘All of them are very media savvy and have superb links with PR firms. Their political antennae are amazing and they can assemble the perfect team for any client facing reputation management issues.’

‘A highly talented and focused team that instils great confidence, with a diverse skillset and knowledge of the field that’s second to none. With vast expertise across the board, they are able to anticipate and scrutinise every eventuality and communicate this effectively, ensuring preparedness at all times.’

‘Michael Frost excels in his forensic attention to detail and his ability to keep across the intricate details of a complex case, using his vast insight to develop and communicate strategy effectively. A pleasure to deal with, engaging and sharp-witted.’

‘Mishcon de Reya have some of the most talented and widely-recognised individuals within the financial services space. They are fearless in support of their clients and clear-eyed and imaginative when advising and devising strategy.’

‘Adam Epstein is one of the most knowledgeable and respected practitioners in the field. Guy Wilkes is an unflappable and sensible presence in the most difficult of circumstances and complicated of scenarios. Elizabeth Hope is one of the best associates in the whole financial services field.’

‘The team is extremely well-led (by partner Adam Epstein) and has an excellent depth of skill and experience. More than a match for anyone in this sector.’

‘Adam Epstein (partner) – extremely experienced and knowledgeable with impeccable strategic judgment. Many talented and able team members including Elizabeth Hope.’

‘Great experience acting for individuals throughout the investigation and disciplinary process.’

‘Adam Epstein has been acting for individuals in significant regulatory matters for many years.’

‘Well-known and good-sized time. Particular mention Guy Wilkes and Elizabeth Hope. Always seem to be involved with large cases and busy.’

‘Adam Epstein is the doyen of the field. A reassuring adviser for clients who completely understands the strengths and weaknesses of the case and adjusts his strategy to suit. Ably assisted by the up and coming Elizabeth Hope, a super-efficient associate with an excellent down to earth style.’

‘Mishcon’s tax team is right at the top of the tree. They are involved in the most important and high value cases in this area. They have strength throughout their team.’

‘Leslie Allen has years of experience. He is excellent to work with, and is both clever and pragmatic.’

‘Waqar Shah is first rate and a future leader is this field. He is very client-friendly and achieves excellent results.’

‘We have used Mishcon for specialist tax advice regarding a dispute with HMRC for which they have the appropriate skills, knowledge & experience.’

‘Mishcon is unusual in that it has a specialist tax litigation team and the tax department is fully integrated with the litigation team – an arrangement that works admirably. Mishcon is one of only a handful of firms with a disputes practice which spans both indirect and direct tax, for both corporate and private clients, as well as civil and criminal investigations, in contrast with those tax teams who cannot turn their hands to disputes. We have enjoyed working closely with Mishcon very much.’

‘The team possesses a number of extremely sharp minds. Things get done quickly and well. There is great cohesion between members of the litigation team and an informality which allows the free exchange of ideas irrespective of seniority.’

‘Their attention to detail, willingness to engage in a debate in order to explain and explore the options available, matched with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.’

‘Very approachable and reliable in all dealings.’

‘Stephen Diosi was very responsive, hands-on, client-friendly and creative with solutions to legal issues.’

‘The equity incentives team at Mishcon de Reya is knowledgeable, responsive, proactive, thought provoking, all built on a foundation of many years of experience.’

‘Stephen Diosi stands out because of his manner with clients and ability to listen to what is being said. Natural ability to challenge, but with empathy, which builds great confidence and trust with clients. One of the most experienced equity incentive professionals, trusted by issuers and providers. Discreet and professional.’

‘Approachable and collaborative. Great technical knowledge. Ability to deliver innovative solutions.’

‘Stephen Diosi is very experienced and knowledgeable and has a highly personal approach. Sound practical advice and well-drafted documentation.’

‘The team is run immaculately by Stephen Diosi. He is calm, measured, thoughtful and client focused.’

‘The team provides a real personal touch and full involvement in the legal matters. I get a hands-on approach from the lead partner who makes himself available and responsive at all times. The key strength is the ability to communicate clearly with the client and deal with the legal procedures at hand.’

‘Good understanding of our requirements having worked on a number of transactions together.’

‘High calibre individuals on the deal team who take a very commercial approach to getting a deal done whilst protecting the interests of the buyer.’

‘The team at Mishcon de Reya are a delight to work with. Their approach to our matters has been extremely helpful and has helped us as a business. They have worked with us to develop strategies, and have been extremely adept at explaining their reasoning. Beyond strategy, they have delivered excellent work on a consistent business and have worked to a fast timeframe and an efficient billing structure.’

‘A sizeable team that is able to apply itself effectively to any issues and address them quickly in a very professional manner. The team also has a strong collaborative ethos.’

‘Edward Hughes-Power and Simon Hart are both excellent.’

‘High degree of integrity, thoughtfulness and collaboration.’

‘Very strong all round service. Good commercial acumen, balanced advice and do not point-score.’

‘Commitment to the project and willingness to discuss and explain aspects, but also the ability to listen and take on commercial aspects in order to make sure the tasks are dealt with.’

‘Justine Ayto and Charlotte Braine are stand out individuals.’

‘Marc Hanson goes way beyond the role of construction lawyer – he will help identify future issues before they become problems and is willing to provide insight into best practice in the construction industry. ‘

‘Adriano Amorese is exceptional. He gives us responsive and robust legal advice of the highest quality. He is also a pleasure to work with.’

‘Adriano Amorese is pragmatic, solution driven and has excellent peripheral vision when it comes to problem solving, and advising on complex development issues.’

‘Fantastic service for clients with a modern and classy approach.’

‘Anita Rivera is a standout for me. She is determined, creative and will always go above and beyond for her clients.’

‘Tom Barton is a real star and an absolute pleasure to deal with.’

‘Anita Rivera (Partner): a highly experienced and effective planning solicitor with superb ability to deconstruct opposing arguments before reaching the most advantageous strategic and tactical judgments. She has a unique combination of determination, charm and creativity, with a willingness to take on responsibility and an absolute commitment to achieving the best outcome for her clients.’

‘Martyn Hanmore: a technically very strong, hard-working planning lawyer with an eye for details and angles that others have not spotted – a valuable addition to any team.’

‘Roisin Hogan: a pleasure to work with: extremely diligent, highly organised and committed, with an ability to focus on what matters.’

‘Anita Rivera: What stands out most to me about Anita is her ability to focus on her client’s commercial objectives and to think really creatively in order to maximise the chances of attaining them.’

‘Roisin Hogan: She’s hardworking and really dependable. She supported the rest of the legal team very effectively on a large case; she was very responsive and I noticed that her client skills were strong too.’

‘The team is highly innovative in terms of funding, public relations and collaboration. Firstly, my case has been financed by crowd-funding which is quite novel and rare for firms of this calibre.’

‘The cross-disciplinary reach of my case has enabled the team to showcase its remarkable collaborative skills, involving legal, financial and technological experts, parliamentary representatives, and grassroots activists from across the world, especially the Netherlands, France, Canada and the USA.’

‘The stand-out Partner at Mishcon de Reya is Filippo Noseda. My case was made possible by his passionate and innovative approach to providing ordinary citizens with a path to justice; his world-beating expertise on data protection and privacy rights in the context of public authorities and cross-border information transfers; his meticulous knowledge of the British and EU legal systems; his enthusiasm for international collaboration and the continuous acquisition of new knowledge not only for himself but for his clients and stakeholders. His scholarly background shines through in his work, and one of the greatest benefits of being represented by him has been the chance to learn from him and develop my own expertise in legal and judicial processes, public policy, and the cutting-edge area of cybersecurity.’

‘I am immensely proud of what I have learned and achieved through working with Filippo Noseda. His team, including Jessie Bridgett and Adam Rose, has also been incredibly helpful to me throughout the litigation process.’

‘Mishcon is punching above its weight in several practice areas including data protection, privacy and cyber. Many of their lawyers and partners blend excellent legal knowledge with a commercial approach and are practical in their advice. Better value than that of similar or other, larger firms.’ 

‘The team has a good mix of technical legal knowledge and commercial awareness which makes for good practical advice.’ 

‘Excellent team – with a holistic view of what the corporate needs. Excellent links with investigators and counsel to provide practical strategic advice to get ahead of the problem.’

‘Matthew Ewens is hardworking, committed and has excellent judgement. All of these qualities make him stand out amongst his peers.’

‘Multi disciplinary offering provides a seamless service to corporates with complex problems.’

‘Jo Walsh is calm, committed and very strategic in her thinking’

‘The regulatory and corporate crime team at Mishcon de Reya is led by Jo Walsh with four other partners working closely with her, each of whom has a different skillset within this area. Clients can take comfort from the fact that whatever issues arise, there will be someone in the team who has probably handled exactly the same situation previously.’

‘Johanna Walsh is superb – she has a wealth of experience handling fraud, bribery and corruption investigations, both internally and by public bodies such as the SFO and NCA.’

‘Matthew Ewens also stands out for his knowledge of the area. His calm, measured approach and focus on detail reassures clients that they are in very safe hands.‘

‘Kizzy Augustin has recently joined to further enhance their white collar crime team. Kizzy specialises in Health and Safety matters, acting for both corporate clients and individuals.’

‘The patents team is second to none. David Rose knows everything there is to know about patent litigation, but wears it with a quiet and unassumingly confident demeanour that instils complete trust in his clients and in the team he builds around him. It is a pleasure to work with David Rose, and a troublesome experience to be his opponent.’

‘I know both David Rose and Helen Conlan well and have worked with them on a number of cases. David is very competent. Helen is an excellent litigator and client relationship manager. She is easy to work with and knows precisely what she is doing and when and how to support effectively.’

‘A small, agile, but cost-effective legal team supported by a full-service firm and able to provide multi-faceted advice, strategy and litigation across the entire spectrum of IP.’

‘David Rose is a hugely experienced partner with deep and broad experience in the highest courts over the full spectrum of intellectual property.’

‘Mishcon de Reya has recently recruited Campbell Forsyth to bolster their patent experience. Campbell is an experienced practitioner with a careful and intelligent approach to patent litigation. He is particularly adept at reading what the client wants, even if they don’t know it themselves yet, and identifying the best ways to deliver it.’

‘The Intellectual Property team at Mishcon de Reya are a delight to work with. Their approach to our matters has been extremely helpful and has helped us as a business. They have worked with us to develop strategies, and have been extremely adept at explaining their reasoning. Beyond strategy, they have delivered excellent work on a consistent business and have worked to a fast timeframe and an efficient billing structure.’

‘Peter Nunn is very personable and easy to get along with, which is an important quality when dealing with the Mishcon team on a regular basis. However, Peter’s greatest strength is his incredibly strong knowledge of patent law and his transparency with us, the client. He helps us to save lots of time by steering us in the right direction. I would strongly recommend Peter’s services.’

‘A very capable team. It is good to have the filing and opposition teams working closely alongside the litigators for a seamless end-to-end service.’

‘Under the fantastic direction of Sally Britton, all members of the team are a pleasure to engage with and all deliver high quality work.’

‘We always know that we will receive excellent advice and service from Mishcon. Communications are timely, succinct, and comprehensive. They help us achieve practical solutions that get us to our goals.’

‘Eloise Harding is very dedicated, clever and insightful.’

‘David Rose always has the interests of his clients at heart. He is excellent in guiding clients through registrations to contentious litigation.’

‘Core strength in software as a service contractual negotiations and privacy.’

‘Simon Leaf & Adam Rose – knowledge, flexibility and approachable. Also consistency under pressure on contractual negotiations.’

‘We have had a successful partnership with our team at Mishcon de Reya over the years, with Simon Leaf at the head. We rely on the team to solve a variety of legal work, which they accomplish with outstanding results often with very tight deadlines. Their understanding of our business and the environment we operate in is unparalleled, which combined with our long-standing relationship has made it possible for us to rely on the team for virtually any legal challenges we need support with.’

‘Simon Leaf and his team has a deep understanding of our business. His relentless focus on the core business problems produces results quickly and within short timeframes.’

‘The right balance between commercial reality and protecting us from risk.’

‘Prompt, efficient responses, open discussion on where they can add most value.’

‘Mishcon are a delightful firm, deeply professional and yet a little self-deprecating. They bring a nice touch to their style and work, they are simply nice people. This makes them great to work with. However, they are very commercial and not a pushover – they apply challenge where required. We have always been able to agree appropriate fee bases and have enjoyed a long and fruitful partnership with them.’

‘The team are all quite excellent. Very professional, commercial, and above all nice people and a joy to work with.’

‘High calibre individuals on the deal team who take a very commercial approach to getting a deal done whilst protecting the interests of the buyer.’

‘They were thorough in understanding my business and what the end goal was. Always quick to reply and happy to go out of their way to make sure everything was checked and done properly.’

‘Jonathan Berman is extremely good.’

‘James Paterson, our main port of call, was exceptional.’

‘They were great at getting to understand our business and our priorities. Legal advice was spot on, well communicated and practical.’

‘Real people with personality who you actually enjoy working with.’

‘Mishcon de Reya have perfected the most difficult skill in this field, to manage massively complex, multi-jurisdictional, high value litigation without losing sight of the ultimate objective and while keeping the client fully engaged. With huge teams and many barristers also involved, maintaining that focus is critical. They manage to achieve this with real aplomb.’

‘Mark Davis – huge stamina, clear-eyed about the strengths/weaknesses in a case. Strong advocate for his point of view but refreshingly open to being persuaded by different strategies.’

‘The standout partner is Shaistah Akhtar. She fights ferociously for her client’s interests and achieves outstanding outcomes for them as a result. If a client wants a partner who will fight their corner robustly, it should be her. Her tenacity combines with a razor-sharp intellect to produce one of the best commercial litigation partners in London.’

‘Andrew Short is one to watch. He has an excellent, level-headed approach to big strategic calls and operates beyond his years in managing long-running, complex litigation.’

‘The Commercial Litigation team at Mishcon de Reya are fantastic. They are on top of everything and have a wealth of knowledge and experience, which makes them a top class team to work with. I have learnt a great deal from them and I find them all an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘Mark Davis is formidable – he is extremely intelligent and pays real attention to detail. He is always thinking and challenges anything he is not sure about. He is also very commercially minded and is always focused on delivering the best result for his clients.’

‘Unique skills, expertise and experience, and an ability to work as a team with the client and stakeholders during challenging situations. The team has shown great strategy, flexibility and commerciality.’

‘The practice is a good size for tackling almost any size and type of case. There is enough resource to run large-scale litigation, but also an intense focus on the individual client’s needs and objectives.’

‘Wide-ranging talents and skills.’

‘Louis Flannery KC was a wonderful addition to their team.’

‘The team is lead by arbitration guru, Louis Flannery KC, who is the writer of the go-to book on the English Arbitration Act and a real force in the field.’

‘Louis Flannery KC is a mastermind with great tactical understanding and out-of- the-box strategic thinking – a real star!’

‘Louis Flannery KC is supported by several very strong arbitration lawyers with exceptional in-depth experience, especially in international commercial arbitration.’

‘Managing associate Heidrun Walsh is appreciated for her responsiveness, amazing grasp of detail, and efficient, top-notch case management. A wonderful lawyer who is a true pleasure to work with.

‘Heidrun Walsh is an inspiration for her work in support of the Greener Arbitrations Pledge!’

‘Mishcon de Reya has recently recruited Campbell Forsyth to bolster their patent experience. Campbell is an experienced practitioner will a careful and intelligent approach to patent litigation. He is particularly adept at reading what the client wants, even if they don’t know it themselves yet, and identifying the best ways to deliver it.’

‘A diverse and very professional team, with a breadth of experience across the IP field.’

‘Campbell Forsyth is widely regarded for his experience in international patent litigation in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical fields. Very bright and on top of all the details, he pushes matters forwards in a strategic and highly commercial manner.’

‘Great team with a great diversity, excellent collaboration and responsiveness. it is a pleasure working with them. They also have an innovative way of working which guarantees to get value for money.’

‘My primary contact throughout the years has been Martyn Hann. I can describe my experience working with Martyn only in superlative terms. Martyn has shown great competencies on many different topics and in many different aspects, pragmatic spirit and a great solution oriented attitude.’

‘Katy Colton is a high-flying managing associate. She is an excellent lawyer but also supremely enjoyable to work with. She also has the business and political awareness that few lawyers of her seniority have.’

‘Many seasoned human rights lawyers who are exceptionally creative.’

‘They think creatively about human rights cases and are able to work on highly strategic litigation with great effect.’

‘In my personal experience, MDR has one of the finest teams in this area of practice and has been providing excellent service in this area.’

‘I have had an excellent experience working with them and their teams are very well entrenched into the global developments and are fully aware of what is happening all over the world.’

‘Kamal Rahman is a market leader in this area of practice and I have seen that for myself as I witnessed 100% dedication in the subject and the passion for the cause. Not only professionally, but Kamal also has a personal compassion towards human rights and that is what makes her the best in the industry.’

‘Shulamit Aberbach was outstanding in her work to support our case. She expertly kept track of a lengthy and complicated case and provided innovative solutions which significantly aided our work. She outstandingly communicated complex legal solutions which enabled the client to remain at the centre of the decision-making process.’

‘The people have good experience and in-depth understanding of what the client requires.’

‘The team are highly regarded within the property finance sector in London and the UK. Their attention to detail is excellent and they understand the need to balance legal protection with being commercial.’

‘Very strong and when there is team rotation they are replaced efficiently with other very strong team members.’

‘The individuals working within the team are some of the best lawyers in London.’

‘Mishcon has all bases covered and delivers that complete service that lets you sleep at night knowing you are in the most capable hands.’

‘Their experience and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure a deal can get done is impressive. The Mishcons team are also very commercial.’

‘Sarah Spurling is very knowledgeable, commercial and pragmatic.’

‘Nick Strutt possesses exceptional knowledge and experience, but has the gift of making it all seem simple. Nothing is too challenging and his team have that ability to get deals over the line.’

‘High quality, well informed, personable, and extremely capable: quick to absorb complex briefs and highly responsive to client needs. Value added at every turn.’

‘Good understanding of the market and our requirements.’

‘High calibre individuals on the deal team who take a very commercial approach to getting a deal done whilst protecting the interests of the buyer.’

‘Adam Rose is excellent in taking requirements and helping clients.’

‘Simon Leaf is highly knowledgeable of both the customer’s side and the provider’s side of the negotiations. He has significant knowledge of the enterprise SaaS industry.’

‘Anne Rose is truly focused on the client being successful. She has very strong level of service.’

‘The sport team’s vast experience mean they know exactly how to deal with all of my queries and ensure that I am part of and understand each aspect of each matter.’

‘Simon Leaf  is deeply knowledgeable, incredibly patient and is able to cuts through issues to produce excellent results.’

‘Tom Murray produces outstanding work and is knowledgable beyond his years.’

‘Simon Leaf and Tom Murray are excellent sports lawyers with an enthusiasm and knowledge fo the sector that serves their clients very well.’

‘Dynamic, intelligent team of great professionals. Fun to work with and with their finger on the sporting pulse.’

‘Peter Nunn is exceptional.’

‘Simon Leaf knows sport rule books like the back of his hand and is able to explain changes to rules and regulations.’

‘Tom Murray is one of the most prominent, and best, associates in sport.’

‘Good understanding of the market and our requirements’

‘High calibre individuals on the deal team who take a very commercial approach to getting a deal done whilst protecting the interests of the buyer’

‘A great team who are always responsive, pragmatic and perceptive of how to achieve a great end result.’

‘Allison Keyse is an extremely effective and no-nonsense private equity lawyer, cutting straight to the key points with a pragmatic and cost-effective manner.’

‘Really attentive team, always on top of things’

‘Nadim – best lawyer I have ever dealt with. Calm and knowledgeable. Always know you are in very good hands with Nadim. Alex Green – very strong. Really took control of the indemnities. Joana Santos – determined, thoughtful, great at gently chasing clients.’

‘Great team across the board, with excellent industry knowledge.’

‘Samantha Kakati is definitely one to watch – she is superb.’

‘Very capable lawyers, responsive to client needs and concerns, easily available and dependable legal advice.’

‘Edwin Chik leads the team and is an outstanding lawyer.’

‘Samantha Kakati is irreplaceable. She always knows what you’re thinking before you do…a brilliant problem solver.’

‘Mishcons have a deserved strong reputation in construction work with excellent clients. They are fearless in fighting for their clients and have the expertise to back it up.’

‘Richard Gerstein is an excellent, well-regarded, construction lawyer. He takes no nonsense and really knows his stuff.’

‘The team are highly professional and extremely competent. They were supportive and fully engaged throughout.’

‘The team utilised specialist data systems for handling large amounts correspondence and documents in respect of the case which made the management of information a lot more efficient.’

‘Richard Gerstein was extremely engaged with the case. His knowledge and ability to process information in order to provide excellent guidance was outstanding.’

‘Alex Pattihis is extremely hardworking, patient and experienced.’