Mishcon de Reya LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Mishcon is the finest English law firm I have worked with. I attribute this to consistent quality work and results over many years from the firm and this group specifically. The quality of this team starts at the top with the partners and runs to the talented associates in this group.’

‘Kasra Nouroozi is the most talented solicitor I have ever worked with. He is a sharp tactician who keeps the clients’ core goals in mind at all times. Kasra thinks multiple steps ahead of his adversaries and is adept at avoiding distractions and keeping an eye on the core objectives during the course of heated litigation. Kasra is also an excellent communicator.’

‘Rhymal Persad is a very talented solicitor who is well-prepared and wins cases by mastering the details. He has endless energy and will leave no stone unturned. Rhy’s effectiveness also stems from his familiarity with the different legal systems around the world. Rhy’s knowledge of the procedural mechanisms in foreign jurisdictions was outcome determinative in winning those cases.’

‘Rob Wynn Jones is a very aggressive solicitor who knows his way around all corners of the globe. His familiarity with the procedural and substantive laws of key jurisdictions makes him lethal in a cross-border dispute. Rob knows how to devise a strategy and then execute on it.’

‘Hugo Plowman – one of the most intelligent litigators in London.’

‘Mishcon is a market-leading firm in fraud and asset recovery, particularly in cross-border matters. Mishcon has exceptional know-how in fraud and asset recovery. They are also extremely practical, with a singular focus to recover stolen funds for their clients in the most cost-effective manner. Mishcon is also particularly strong in crypto fraud disputes. They are also a key and founding member of the International Fraud Group which brings together fraud and asset recovery specialists from different jurisdictions across the world.’

‘Partner, Gary Miller, is highly experienced and is a market leader in fraud and asset recovery. Additionally, he was also previously based in Hong Kong for a number of years and is therefore also very familiar with dispute resolution in the Asia-Pacific region.’

‘Partners, Robert Jones, Rhymal Persad and Rebecca Belgrave, are also exceptional fraud and asset recovery practitioners with specialist knowledge of crypto fraud disputes. They give practical advice, are extremely client-friendly, and are highly knowledgeable in their field.’

‘Practical approach and thorough knowledge of the industry.’

‘Susan Breen is very practical and provides innovative legal advice. She really goes the extra mile for us.’

‘Very approachable, always available for advice, really understand the business and its needs very supportive.’

‘We recommend Joanna Blackburn and Matthew Wood.’

‘Strength in depth for employment litigation.’

‘Joanna Blackburn – tough and astute. Jennifer Millins – expert knowledge and great team player.’

‘Great team of exceptional employment lawyers led by partners who are market leading.’

‘Jennifer Millins is an exceptional lawyer – very commercial and strategic but also pragmatic and empathetic. Someone who you are delighted to be able to work alongside.’

‘Sharon Tan has been a brilliant support over a number of years. She really understands what makes people tick (in terms of both us and the nature of the cases we are dealing with) and she is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Katie Mahoney gives succinct, practical and commercial advice. Very friendly to deal with too.’

‘Very engaged individuals who go above and beyond to help their clients.‘

‘The team at Mischon is great, with good depth and breath.‘

‘Natalie Loader is a standout senior associate. Her knowledge on all immigration matters is phenomenal. Natalie offers a great service to her clients, and she has become the go-to person for all the latest changes in immigration law.‘

‘Natalie Loader is a standout professional who is always ahead of the curve in advising on developments and providing strategies which accommodate a client’s every need. She is extremely pragmatic and commercial yet also comprehensive.‘

‘The go-to immigration firm, in particular for complex, high-profile asylum work. First-rate legal work and client. Excellent facilities and resources. Sector-leading relations with the Home Office. Superb interdepartmental collaboration.‘

‘Kamal Rahman is the number one immigration solicitor in the UK. Steve Bostock and Maria Patsalos are also first-rate partners in the team, and Lucy Humphreys, Jess Good and David Deane are excellent associates who are rising stars.’

‘We work with Mishcon regularly and have found them to be well entrenched into the subject and market leaders in the space of employment, human rights and immigration space. They have an excellent infrastructure and set up to cater to the needs of customers worldwide.’

‘Kamal Rahman is an absolute authority on the subject, and we work closely with her on matters pertaining to immigration, asylum and employment.’

‘Joanna Blackburn is a one-woman powerhouse – intellectually robust, emotionally savvy, impeccably informed – and, in my opinion, quite simply the best.’

‘Daniel Naftalin was incredible – he balances experience and strategic thinking with real humility and humanity.’

‘Jennifer Millins is a no-nonsense professional with a deep knowledge of employment law.’

‘Exceptional communication from engagement to completion with all points of contact equally effective in delivering an efficient and highly personal response to any emails and communication.’

‘The team at Mishcon de Reya are fantastic – led brilliantly by Daniel Naftalin. The team work together seamlessly.’ 

‘Daniel Naftalin was incredible – his balance of experience and strategic thinking with real humility and humanity was astounding.’ 

‘Katie Mahoney is absolutely standout with exceptional client relationships and instils great loyalty and confidence from clients. She has cross-over expertise in statutory employment of a level few solicitors have.’ 

‘Our experience is that there is a very high level of specialist knowledge in art and culture areas, and collaborative working to find solutions. There is a full range of legal expertise available and colleagues are quick to bring in additional specialist support when needed’.

‘Amanda Gray is highly engaged in what we do, and has a great knowledge of the art and museum worlds, which makes her easy to work with. She is able to provide examples of good practice and raise potential issues in a way which allows us to take pre-emptive action rather than waiting for problems to arise. She has a pragmatic approach’. 

‘Probably the best art law team out there. Full service from beginning to end. With the incredible experience of Karen Sanig, the impressive creativity of Amanda Gray, the amazing support of Michelle Stroube and others (Simon Chadwick, Abby Brindley), this group is hard to beat!’.

‘Karen Sanig: has been leading in the art law field for 30 years. Amanda Gray: amazing case management and thorough art law know-how. Michelle Stroube: the go-to contractual scientist’.

‘MdR was one of the first law firms to establish an art law department. Their team is fully immersed in commercial and non commercial aspects of the art world. They have the gravitas of a leader in their field combined with a young and fresh image and approach which appeals to artists, galleries and collectors’. 

‘Karen Sanig – founded the art law department at MDR and has been the key to its success. She always gets the result she wants – either through charm or, when needed, steely resolve. One of the very best in her field. Amanda Gray – has been Karen Sanig’s right hand person for many years now and has the same qualities as Karen. A real talent’.

‘Karen Sanig established art law in this country and has built up a formidable team over the decades to grow the practice keeping abreast of modern technologies. Karen Sanig and Amanda Gray – I can’t praise them highly enough; their expertise and wise counsel has never let me down’.

‘Clear leaders in the field – incomparable reputation in the sector and across all parts of the art market. They have a genuine interest in art and understand the complexities of this particular market. Karen Sanig – superstar, commercially savvy and brilliant strategist. Amanda Gray – thorough, dedicated and always on hand’.

‘Mishcon have built up an impressive team in this area. Mark Keenan, Jessica Medus and Peter Steen are all stand out lawyers in this field. They command immense loyalty from their clients because of their commitment to their cause. They have a raft of talented associates and are more than capable of taking on big cases in this area.’

‘Clear brand. Mishcon will fight for their clients. Mark Keenan is clever, dogged, detail oriented and tough. Clients know he has their back. Peter Steen is polished, effective, tough but collaborative when he can be.’

‘A good strong team of experienced trust litigators. Mark Keenan and Emilia Piskorz are aware of where they fit into the litigation but are capable of acting on their own initiative. It’s a well-oiled litigation machine.’

‘Mark Keenan is very experienced. Capable of handling very difficult clients and applying strategy to a complex, multijurisdictional high value litigation. Emilia Piskorz is simply an exceptional managing associate. She is the linchpin of the litigation team deftly knitting together UK counsel, offshore counsel, UK advisors and clients.’

‘Fully committed, high energy, and multidisciplinary team that draws resources from across the MdR network, and their expansive and diverse network of industry connections to provide the exact service the client needs on the most complex of international disputes.’

‘Mark Keenan is fantastic with clients. A calm but firm presence, really gets down and dirty, manages a large international team with aplomb. Jess Medus – Terribly nice, super smart and hugely industrious. Emilia Piskorz is one of the best managing associates in London. Works around the clock. She really is one to watch.’

‘Mark Keenan is legendary. Loved by his clients, he is always honest with them. He expects much of his team and gets it. He is a huge player in this field and at the moment handling one of the biggest and most complex pieces of trust litigation. He has some formidable people in his team-the incredibly bright Emilia PisKorz, Jessica Medus who is calm and sensible but fights for her clients.’

‘Peter Steen and Mark Keenan. Peter and Mark are the main partners with whom I work on contentious trust cases. Both are fantastic, have a firm grasp on the strategy and their advice is spot on. I couldn’t recommend them any higher.’

‘Extremely well resourced, high profile and involved in some of the industry’s biggest cases. The team is the number one family law team in London. They are simply the very best. They are able to put together the very best team most suited to each individual client – it is a massive plus.’

‘Sandra Davis remains one of, if not the, best family law solicitor in London. She is intelligent and no one has a bad word to say about her. She is kind, sensitive and compassionate. You could not ask for more in a solicitor. Every word of advice is spot on and she gives her clients immediate reassurances.’

‘Barbara Reeves is brilliant. She is a fabulous lawyer. She is quick witted and destroys her opponents with charm. She gets the best possible results for her clients and knows how to fight when needed.’

‘Claire Yorke is clever and strategic in equal measure. It is a joy to work with her and it is a joy to see her engage with her clients and her opponents. She writes killer letters which often win cases before they have started. She never misses a trick and has a supreme eye for detail.’

‘Kate Clark is quite stupendous. Her clients love her reassuring manner and immense knowledge of the law. There isn’t a thing she doesn’t know about family law and running big money cases. She is brilliant at juggling the vagaries of litigation and she never drops the ball. She is a winner through and through.’

‘Antonia Felix is a brilliant lawyer and tough negotiator. You want her on your side at all times. She has a wonderfully calm manner which makes her clients love her. I have worked with her for many years, and she never fails to demonstrate her dedication to her clients and her intellect.’

‘Clare Radcliffe is a superb lawyer. She is amazingly clever and never misses an opportunity to advance her client’s case. She has a lovely easy manner which puts her clients at ease, but she can be a fearsome lawyer when needed.’

‘One of the best matrimonial firms in the country. Innovative and commercial, the team benefits from exceptionally strong private client, tax and media teams. Very strong on international cases, high-net-worth clients and those with complex corporate and trust structures.’

‘Patrick Harney has established himself in the market as perhaps the predominant legal specialist in the UK/US private client market. He gives carefully considered, pragmatic advice in a manner which is easy to understand. He is in a league of his own’.

‘Andrew Goldstone – thoroughly personable, supporting and technically strong. Very experienced professional, working with complex and challenging client situations. Excellent role model to those working with him. Charlie Sosna – technically ‘top of his game”.

‘Katie Doyle has vast experience advising clients on domestic and international structures, including cross-border estate planning, Family, Corporate and Private Wealth Disputes and cases arising therein. I was very impressed with the strategies she implemented and her leadership’.

‘Andrew Goldstone and Filippo Noseda are always an inspiration to work with due to their vast experience, how they share said experience and their knowledge with their team and colleagues, simplifying complex situations for their clients with long term solutions that have an impact in various generations’.

‘This is a hard-working and high-performing team. Their reputation is excellent among clients for high-end advice delivered responsively’.

‘Charlie Sosna and Nicola Simmons are excellent lawyers, very smart and proactive. They understand the client’s needs and provide comprehensive and solid advices. They are great in advising high net worth individuals in relocation processes to the UK’.

‘Stuart Adams has a cool head, and the ability to digest and explain complex issues in a readily digestible format. Martin Davies’ grasp of the intricacies of advising families from the Middle East, and with particular reference to Saudi Arabia, is unparalleled in the private client arena. Charlie Sosna has a remarkable grasp of the legislation and translates these skills to deliver clear and succinct advice’.

‘David Whittaker is very smart, very aware of the bigger picture and gives excellent commercial advice. A real one to watch. I also know Filippo Noseda well by reputation. He is extremely strong on regulatory issues‘.

‘Creative approach with clear and sound advice – they are easy to work with and focused on the best outcome for the client at all times.’

‘Great on property litigation – cost-effective, results-orientated and innovative but also happy to assist formally or otherwise on other disputes or to recommend lawyers in other areas. A true business partner.’

‘Daniel Levy is the best property litigator I have come across in London’

‘An incredibly able, collaborative and rapid response team, hugely strategic in their approach, they always strive to provide the best service and outcome for every client. Particularly strong in high-stakes, complex issue and high-value litigation – they have a well-deserved reputation as being robust, fierce and highly effective opponents.’

‘Dan Levy run the cohesive team, is incredibly strategic, highly commercial and will always spot and pursue the best angle to the secure the most advantageous outcome.’

‘The real estate litigation team at Mishcons is the best out there. Whenever you need them, the machine goes into action and the service is always flawless.’

‘The biggest difference between Mishcons and other firms is that they do not adopt a cookie cutter approach and understand what you want to achieve – they then put the appropriate strategy in place.’

‘Dan Levy and Emma Mcintyre are partners at the very top of their game and the profession.’

‘Highly efficient, bright, dynamic, technical, friendly. Sonal Thakrar, James Liffen’.

‘The words I would use to describe them are Determined, Reliable, Efficient, Awesome, and Magnificent (or D.R.E.A.M. for short). The D.R.E.A.M.team have the Nike approach to work because they Just Do It, no ego, no pride, just great results for their clients’.

‘I know that when I have a Mischon Solicitor on a property deal the chances of that deal going through are so much higher as they are advisors to their clients and can be the difference between a deal exchanging or falling through. Cost is what you pay and value is what you get, and no property solicitors provide more value than Mishcon de Reya’.

‘James Liffen is quite simply exceptional at his job and, as head of the department, has trained up a whole group of world-class property solicitors in a sector where the only people who can really compete with Mischcon in terms of service are ex-Mischon employees, who of course were trained by James’.

‘Humble, kind and sincere, James is always the first person I refer to. He is the definition of going above and beyond’.

‘Mishcon de Reya’s practice is unique in its deep understanding of the sector and its ability to provide clear and practical advice that takes into account both legal and business considerations. The team has extensive experience working with clients in the TMT space, and has a proven track record of delivering results.’

‘One of the key strengths of Mishcon de Reya’s TMT practice is its ability to provide commercially minded advice that is tailored to each client’s specific needs. The team takes the time to understand their clients’ business objectives and works collaboratively to find solutions that meet those objectives.’

‘They are very good at managing expectations and communicating clearly and regularly throughout the course of a project.’

‘Mishcon de Reya has also introduced a number of innovations that have helped to improve the client experience. For example, they have invested in technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency.’

‘What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to provide tailored advice that is focused on achieving their clients’ business objectives.’

‘They stand out for their strategic thinking and their ability to work collaboratively with the Bar and with clients. In my experience they are proactive, responsive, and efficient, and always go the extra mile to ensure that their clients are satisfied with the work that they do.’

‘The team is pragmatic, approachable and practical. It understood the dynamics of working with a small biotech company and the constraints we were under – they tailored their services and billing structure to meet those needs.’

‘Approachable, pragmatic, responsive and not pedantic or unnecessarily detailed. The team sees the big picture and understands where the real corporate risks are.’

‘Nick Palmer’s support has grown to be very valuable to us both as a legal advisor but also as a trusted sounding board for some of the more challenging situations we have faced over the years. He is calm, precise and patient, willing to explain issues and consistent. Also, he anticipates well where the key issues are going to be.’

‘The team are ultra-client-focused, having developed a solid knowledge of our business and therefore our legal needs. They take the time to ask the right questions and probe the business needs, then advise from a legal perspective with pragmatic options. They are highly experienced and therefore bring a wealth of industry knowledge and experience.’

‘Adam Bradley is one of the savviest transactional lawyers we have worked with. He is a careful draftsman, knows the transactional world well so understands market-based asks and provides clear and effective legal advise to me and our business teams.’

‘Sian Scanlon gives practical advice in range of challenging, fast-moving situations.’

‘This team understands the London start-up scene incredibly well, which helps us tremendously. I feel confident that we are negotiating funding rounds from a position of strength and knowledge; it helps me prioritise critical legal spend while avoiding things more appropriate to future stages. The team is diverse, junior people have a voice, and partners spend real time on work.’

‘Chris Keen and Rebecca Quick are the two best lawyers we have worked with in the UK.’

‘Taylor Vinters is a very strong regional firm with a good spread of expertise within its dispute resolution team. It is a good option for those who want a city service without city overheads.’

‘Luke Hibbert heads up the dispute resolution team and is a very pragmatic, unstuffy and sound litigator with a can-do approach to problems. He is ably supported by the very dedicated and meticulous Oliver Cotton who will always make sure that every angle to an issue has been covered.’

‘Taylor Vinters’ litigation team move quickly and are always up to speed.’

‘Jonathan Davies is very quick to get things moving. He and Jessica Boxford show a great standard of service. They were both very sympathetic to our case and steered us through a very tricky mitigation. We felt they were factual about the possible outcome, highlighted the worst-case scenarios and very supportive throughout.’

‘I have been impressed by the Taylor Vinters team. They worked well as a team, kept me regularly updated and advised me on what course of action to take.’

‘Luke Hibbert and Beth Price have been our main sources of contact. Both have been very supportive and gave us valuable advice on the steps forward in our case.’

‘My experience of working with them was that they were analytical, responsive, thoughtful and commercially-minded.’

‘Jessica Boxford is engaged and wants to explore all angles and arguments which may favour clients. Gareth is responsive and commercially knowledgeable and realistic.’

‘Taylor Vinters is the only firm of lawyers I would ever consider using using as the standard of service I have received has always been outstanding. I have dealt with Rachel Ashwood for several years now.’

“Rachel Ashwood provides an exemplary service, always responding quickly and with expert, sensible guidance and advice. Rachel has been our employment lawyer for several years and her advice and help have been invaluable to me – I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her.’

‘This team is highly responsive, with a strong understanding of business needs. They are highly attuned to the needs of technology businesses working on a global basis.’

‘Kim Wedral-Rooke is an excellent employment lawyer and astute strategist.’

‘I particularly work with Kim Wedral-Rooke and Jessica Pinto. They see cases from all aspects and advise accordingly. They also provide a service with a personal, friendly approach, which makes it easy to communicate with them at all levels. They have also taken the time to learn about our business and the people we employ within it.’

‘Kim Wedral-Rooke and her team are very personable and able to communicate appropriately. They understand the audience and adapt style and approach accordingly.’

‘The employment practice team provides timely and effective legal advice for all matters, proving pragmatic solutions to a myriad of problems we encounter. They take the time to understand business needs, understand the particular problems at hand and then offer up solutions that help our company move on – a trusted advisor.’

‘Kim Wedral-Rooke is an excellent solicitor who asks the tough questions when needed and provides us with exceptional advise on all labour and employment matters. She speaks from experience with a wealth of legal knowledge in the area and understands our company’s particular approach so is always on target. She is a valued member of our extended legal team.’

‘Their efficiency, high professional standard, high-quality advising and organisation stand out.’

‘The firm takes a common-sense, practical approach to cases which initially seem complex, cutting through the detail to get to the core of a dispute. They are very responsive to clients, and proactive in case management.’

‘Jessica Boxford and Jamie Short are a real pleasure to work with. They have great attention to detail and bring a sound, practical approach to cases. They are both a safe pair of hands.’

‘Jamie Short ably handles sensitivities and vulnerabilities for clients. Jamie is very helpful.’

‘Associate Jamie Short understands what is commercially achievable for his clients and seeks to achieve the best outcome therein.’

‘They are diligent and professional team. Key strengths are that there is always someone who knows or has the right experience to deal with any matter.’

‘Rupert Melville-Ross is a great communicator, pragmatic, professional and with the mindset to get jobs done through his sensible approach to instructions.’

‘Andrew Williamson is always on-hand to answer the most complex queries. He is always calm and is a true professional who provides a great service in a relaxed manner.’

‘Louise Moore is an exceptional operator. Friendly, intelligent and personable in the heat of the moment. I would 100% recommend her to clients looking for a sizeable property. She is a great asset to the firm.’

‘Rupert Melville-Ross leads a strong team of highly capable individuals with a wide-range of skills and expertise.’

‘The turnaround of work which is way ahead of other legal firms and the rural team’s knowledge of the agriculture sector is excellent.’

‘The team are keen, knowledgeable and have the necessary depth to ensure coverage. They perform efficiently and are able to readily differentiate what are the important and more urgent matters.’

‘Rupert Melville-Ross is a leader in his field of rural property transactions. He ensures he understands what is required, the timescales involved and the clients’ wishes. He is well-supported by his team.’

‘I was so impressed with the way Jackie and her team steered me through that terrible time I was going through and I hold her in very high esteem. Nothing was too much trouble, they always kept me up-to-date with proceedings. I value and trust them on the advice I was given.’

‘The Taylor Vinters team was very responsive and dealt with my situation very sensitively throughout the two years I was dealing with my complicated divorce. I was reassured by their level of knowledge and breadth of experience in dealing with similar cases.’

‘Dr Alexandra Gooden was amazing in her handling of my case. She was confident and knowledgeable and had the experience required to ensure that I had the best possible outcome. Her sensitive approach was truly appreciated at a moment of significant pain and upheaval for my family. I have subsequently recommended her to two other friends and work colleagues who also need assistance with their divorces.’

‘Taylor Vinters were professional and responsive throughout my dealings with them. They operate with a high degree of integrity and were both commercial and empathetic in their dealings on a sensitive family matter.’

‘Rachel Bevan really got to grips with what we were trying to achieve and made the whole process as painless as possible. Whilst I’m sure she had many demands on her day we always received a faultless service and we trusted Rachel implicitly.’

‘Whilst a small team, it is very collaborative and cohesive with extremely strong technical knowledge and client care skills. The individual members of the team are extremely committed to their clients, with huge energy and great judgement. They are each sensitive to their client’s individual needs, but are determined and robust when needed to get the matters resolved.’

‘Jackie Wells is a great leader. A strong presence with good communication skills. Alexandra Gooden is steely and forthright with great judgement and client care. She has superb technical knowledge. Rachel Bevan is a standout associate and displays experience beyond her years. Very committed and again superb client care. Very much a team player.’

‘Alexandra Gooden is easy to deal with, pragmatic, and outcome focussed, and Rachel Bevan contributes a lot to the local community.’

‘Their legal knowledge is first-class and the people on the team give me great confidence. There was always someone to talk to and take action where needed. They dealt with the winding-up of my mother’s estate with great efficiency and compassion. They set up my will and powers of attorney and led me to think of aspects that I might not have otherwise considered. I have been treated with friendliness and helpfulness at all stages of the work involved.’

‘Fiona Lewsey is a truly exceptional associate. She is knowledgeable, accessible and friendly. A credit to her profession and to Taylor Vinters.’

‘A responsive and proactive service. Clear terms of engagement and billing without swamping us in paper and legal stuff.’

‘Jim Packer remembered some of our family details when we requested adjustment of our Wills after seven years, which is a differentiating attribute in any customer service. He was very clear in his advice and prompt and detailed in his follow-up communications. Managing associate, Sabrina Sears, similarly provided a very efficient and responsive service, including advising me on my separate dealings with my SIPP administrator. They make a very good team and I would readily recommend them to others.’

‘The people in the team are knowledgeable, available, understanding and experienced.’

‘I have met a number of the team over the years but only ever worked with Sabrina Sears. She advised the executors, and I advised one of the beneficiaries. Things were very short notice but she was very responsive.’

‘The team is well experienced and formed of experts in their field of knowledge.’

‘Fiona Lewsey is clearly an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer. Fiona clearly explained matters and offered real solutions. Fiona knew when to consider potential cross-border implications and provided clear and concise guidance.’

‘Excellent knowledge of real estate matters in energy development. Great access to partners.’

‘Elliot Wilson is always quick to respond to queries and excellent at translating complicated legal matters into layman’s terms.’

‘A small and responsive team that is easy to work with. We work closely with the same people time and again.’

‘Elliot Wilson is hardworking and will go the extra mile for his client. James Slinger is extremely knowledgeable, a very prudent negotiator and problem solver.’

‘James Slinger and Keven Fehmi in particular are outstanding. I will use them for all of my property requirements for the rest of my life. Thoughtful, compassionate, and considerate.’

‘What makes the practice unique is their advice is partner led with support from their more junior members. Clients value that approach.’

‘Standout partner is James Slinger. He is incredibly commercial in his approach to transactions and advice to clients, it’s obvious there is a lot of trust and loyalty.’

‘Taylor Vinters IP department is very reactive, efficient and easy working.’

‘Laura Aldridge, and Louisa Dixon, partner deliver wonderful IP services. They work as a close-knit team, the relation is very fluid. This is what distinguishes them from other firms.’

‘Louisa Dixon and Gareth Dickson and their teams work meticulously and efficiently, and at the same time are strategically focused and pragmatic.’

‘I feel as if the team was exceptionally experienced. They had clearly worked on many similar cases, and this knowledge was evident during my interactions. The team was also willing to get advice and expertise from others within their organisation when required. I found this collaboration within the teams to be beneficial in coming to a potential resolution.’

‘Adam Epstein – vastly experienced partner; details man but also sees the big picture. Top of the tree.’

‘Mishcon are routinely involved in the biggest cases in the sector, and are feared by all their opponents.’

‘Guy Wilkes is a charismatic and effective presence in every case, bringing his vast experience from both sides of the regulatory fence to bear.’

‘Adam Epstein is a legend of the law and a go-to name for every type of client.’

‘Adam Epstein is a leader in his field.’

‘Guy Wilkes is a go-to person for individual representations. Hugely knowledgeable and experienced. He’s tough where needed, but also constructive and pragmatic.’

‘In the Premier League for representing individuals under FCA disciplinary investigation. Mishcon has a true specialist team with enormous experience and knowledge.’

‘Best in class understanding of how the partnership model works in financial services. They have deep knowledge of the pitfalls within those documents and offer clever drafting of IMA to best protect the individual from catch all clauses in the partnership agreement.’

‘Laura Penny displayed clever and practical drafting around the individual members agreement to best protect my interests but in a way that was acceptable to the partnership.’

‘Already the leading employment practice in the country, Mishcon continues to expand and impress with the range of its partnership work and expertise.’

‘The team has exceptional experience in advising partnerships and LLPs on all aspects of governance and the intricacies and fast-moving dynamics of modern partnerships. Jennifer Millins is an exceptional lawyer.’

‘A very experienced, sensible and service minded team. Laura Penny is smart, dedicated and very easy to work with.’

‘Good international network and connections to relevant counsel to consult with on my case. My experience has involved friendly, approachable and enjoyable interactions.’

‘Jennifer Millins and Jamie Barton were both incredibly helpful, proactive and insightful. They brought the right people together globally to consult on my case.’

‘The cost-effective team has very strong knowledge of the early stage UK tech and venture scene.’

‘The team is the go-to practice for technology spin-outs, especially from Cambridge University.’

‘They are practical, commercial and very cost-effective in the advice they give to spin-out companies.’

‘There are few teams in the market with such experience and quantity of venture-backed deals.’

‘On the later stage companies, they provide commercial and balanced advice in a digestible and effective way.’

‘Chris Keen – the best of the best in spin-out VC investments. He has a better knowledge of the sector than anyone else.’

‘Charles Fletcher – a fantastic knowledge of EIS funds and the way in which exits need to be dealt with for us.’

‘Hayley Cross – a pleasure to deal with. Combines practical, commercial advice with excellent legal knowledge.’

‘Fantastic team across the board. No stone left unturned. Experience in dealing with high net worth individuals and business crime cases. They give a personal service and provide tenacious legal representation.’

‘ Jo Walsh is an absolute star. She is a strategic thinker and a fantastic ally for clients and foreign counsel – a very talented and effective lawyer.’

‘Matthew Ewens – tremendous tactician, eye for detail and errors, personable and trusted by clients.’

‘Jo Walsh has achieved an outstanding result in a recent Serious Fraud Office cases securing an acquittal after a long running investigation. She is a first rate team leader- wonderfully insightful.’

‘Matthew Ewens:  I have not met many solicitors who involve themselves as deeply in their cases. He cares deeply and  is intent on doing the best, time after time.  He has judgement and courage – and will take risks if carefully measured. A really good tactician. Subtle and thoughtful.’

‘The team is very ably led by Jo Walsh – a fantastic lawyer with great judgement and experience. Matthew Ewens is a great person to work with, with really deep knowledge and instincts. At the associate level, Jessica Dunk, Celia Marr and Chris Gribbin all stand out.’

‘I value Gareth Minty’s ability to manage private criminal prosecution cases which involve complex technical matters; I do not have much criminal law experience and trust in Gareth to take care of procedural and other matters, which he does excellently.’   

‘Gareth Minty is a market leader in private prosecutions and across the interesting area between criminal and civil work.’

‘Gareth Minty has a great depth of knowledge in the area and understands all the issues and pitfalls.’

‘We do a lot of work with Mishcon de Reya. They are excellent. They know how to manage complex disputes to a successful outcome. And they are approachable and a pleasure to work with as well.’

‘Richard Leedham – a very safe pair of hands and a brilliant, commercial operator who knows how to manage and settle the most complex of disputes. This includes large, group consumer claims.’

‘Solid team where each level achieves excellence. Their advice has proven timely and solid. We rely on them extensively.’

‘The most distinguishing characteristic of the group is the level of turnaround coupled with handling the details and nuances of our industry really well. One develops a serious level of trust with the excellent service that the firm renders.’

‘Always very knowledgable, flexible, and able to bring in different members with specific knowledge to fill any info gaps.’

‘Simon Leaf is incredibly responsive, hands on and willing to put in the time to meet our demands.’

‘Simon Leaf and Tom Murray were are main points of contact, ably assisted by Reema Sharma. Individually and as a team they all showed a great passion for our work, were very amiable and professional and to a person, were incredibly hard working and diligent. They were prepared to listen very carefully to our instructions yet added value throughout with their knowledge and experience on the subject matter. When they went into bat for us in the negotiation phases it was a sight to behold as time and time again they represented our interests and delivered what we wanted.’

‘Unrivalled expertise acting for insureds against insurers and brokers in high-value, complex disputes provides the team with a unique and compelling offering to clients. Beyond this, there is real strength in depth and outstanding partner engagement.’

‘Sonia Campbell is a stand-out partner who leads from the front. She is amazingly dedicated to her clients and goes the extra mile in pushing their cases forward. She has detailed knowledge of the market and relevant law combined with a sure strategic touch.’

‘Sonia Campbell puts all her efforts in providing the best services for the client, choosing the right legal team including barristers. She gets involved in all aspects: the merits, evidence, the entire process.’

‘Sophie Fairclough is an excellent lawyer, very efficient, very good to work with.’

‘Mishcon de Reya’s policyholder insurance offering is market-leading and combines broad commercial awareness with targeted knowledge and access to some of the best barristers at the drop of a hat.’

‘One of the very best claimant insurance law firms in the world.’

‘Richard Leedham continues to be one of the very best around. Tough, clever, insightful and highly experienced and determined.’

‘Richard Leedham is a very safe pair of hands and a brilliant, commercial operator who knows how to manage and settle the most complex of disputes.’

‘The team at Mishcons is really growing in this practice area. The are collaborative, pleasant to deal with and run cases with care and precision. They go the extra mile to fight for their clients.’

‘Alexandra Agnew is brilliant. She is very hardworking, charming and smart. An all-round great person to work with.’

‘Excellent knowledge of, and contacts in, the political world. A real instinct for litigating in the political sphere.’

‘An excellent mix of creative and expert lawyers at differing levels of seniority, able to take on and deal effectively with any administrative, public law or human rights matter.’

‘Katy Colton is a fizzingly bright and politically and commercially savvy operator.’

‘Alexandra Agnew is a hugely valuable team member, able to turn her hand to anything.’

‘A really impressive public law team, involved in some of the most significant public law challenges of the day.’

‘Katy Colton is an outstanding lawyer, with great strategic plans, amazing writing skills, and thorough understanding of public and political laws. Her work is like the late symphonies of the best of composers.’

‘Excellent partner led practice.’

‘They provided us with very tailored advice and they have an incredibly strong understanding of issues that may genuinely impact on business.’

‘They have all the skills a listed REIT would need to protect its interests including subject matter expertise, strong teams, excellent availability and very good negotiating skills.’

‘The team is very commercial and take great efforts to understand our business / markets and needs. They will do what it takes to get transaction closed.’

‘Anju Suneja is an exceptional lawyer who goes the extra mile for their clients, in every transaction she has shown high levels of professionalism, constant availability and great all-round skills in delivering a superior product efficiently and cost effectively.’

‘The team is very commercial and understood the brief well. Their response time was excellent and they resolved issues quickly and creatively.’

‘Adriano Amorese is very bright and experienced; gives total reassurance that matters in hand have been considered and addressed.’

‘Charlotte Braine is an excellent technical lawyer and has quick response times. Gets the right balance between resolving issues with the other party on their own initiative and returning to the client for instructions.’

‘The team is notable for its speed of responses and ability to think quickly and advise on courses of action prior to then getting the full, written justification for what has been discussed.’

‘Willing to discuss matters rather than dictate, and ready to explain the nuances between certain aspects.’

‘A real understanding of their client and what’s important to them, resulting in pragmatic and commercial advice.’

‘Great people from top to bottom. Where every case matters.’

‘Johanna Walsh- first rate team leader- wonderfully insightful.’

‘Matthew Ewens – tremendous tactician, eye for detail and errors, personable and trusted by clients.’

‘Jo is an extraordinarily talented lawyer and has been for many years. She has an unbelievable capacity to soak up work and pressure and wears it all so lightly. A wonderful human touch with clients and colleagues, belies a sharp whip smart brain. Fantastic lawyer.’

‘A great team with very strong commercial support.’

‘Joanne Walsh is a very talented and effective leader of the team.’

‘Mishcon de Reya is an exceptional legal firm that stands out in the industry. The firm has a team of highly talented and professional lawyers who provide excellent advice and support to their clients. The firm’s approach is unique, which is to deliver their legal services with compassion and understanding for their clients.’

‘Harry Eccles-Williams is an exceptional lawyer who is known for his ability to work collaboratively with clients to provide them with sound and clear advice. He has a wealth of experience in dealing with a range of legal issues and is highly regarded for his expertise in this area.’

‘Michael Frost – an outstanding young partner who is a pleasure to work with. Deals with complex reputational management cases with real strategic nous. Clients love him because he is so personal in his approach, but he is also highly strategic and focused on thinking through problems 360 degrees and relentlessly delivering results for the client.’

‘Michael Frost is superb. He has a great way with clients, sees the whole picture, and gets right to the heart of an issue. A very impressive lawyer. Emma Woollcott is excellent. Very thoughtful, very clever, very easy to deal with.’

‘Mishcon de Reya is a phenomenal law firm. They are extremely professional, highly effective, charming and always calm and fun to work with and for. I cannot rate them more highly.’

‘Emma Woollcott provides no-nonsense advice, grounded in practical realities, ensuring that clients appreciate the true reality of their position.’

‘The Mishcon team is one of the most progressive in the market. Strong believers in diversity, the team is highly collaborative and understands the importance in getting a wide range of advice to help solve their clients’ challenges.’

‘Emma Woollcott is a seasoned expert and leads one of the strongest teams in the market. She is very progressive in her thinking and is willing to use every tool at her disposal to solve a problem.’

‘The team is very well-versed in different business models and configurations that will greatly help anyone either already operating in, or considering entering the not-for-profit space. The practice understands innovation, progressive business models, aligning org and governance structures with strategy and designing legal frameworks that incentivise the right behaviours.

‘The Taylor Vinters team and firm is the first (of many) we have worked with that felt aligned with our values in this way, that felt human first ahead of anything else, and that felt energetic and even fun to work with.’

‘Taylor Vinters have been able to provide a comprehensive range of expertise and advice on a range of diverse topics to support our organisation in a complex transaction involving the sale of a commercial events business and a multi-million-pound land sale. A key feature which influenced the selection and appointment was their knowledge of charity law.’

‘The team at Taylor Vinters have given our organisation significant support over the last two years and hopefully will continue to do so. Proposals are clear for different/new areas that we work in and are explained in plain English. The team also focuses on delivering value for money, passing work to junior colleagues where feasible or advising on alternatives where the charity may be able to save money.’

‘Individuals go above and beyond to fully understand what we are doing and what we are trying to achieve. Their knowledge and how to apply this to a charitable organisation is excellent. Their advice is always clear and estimates are given before doing any work. All those we work with are superb and we highly value the whole team. All partners and associates are exceptional, including Emma Millar.’

‘Excellent team led by the superb Chris Willis Pickup who brings a deep understanding of charity law coupled with an unparalleled knowledge of the workings of, and how to work with, the Charity Commission.’

‘Really comprehensive service, proactive engagement and thorough follow up – I felt like I was in good hands.’

‘I think that the uniqueness is based on something simple but rare. The team’s knowledge and experience is just exceptional – you feel in the absolute safest of hands with them. And this is combined with a deep commitment to working sensitively with the people involved – they understand that being right is not enough: you also have to help people get to a position where the answer is palatable. So for me, it’s a combination of technical skill and people skill. It’s very special.’

‘I worked with Beth Price and Luke Hibbert who I found to be very knowledgable, pragmatic and impressive.’

‘Both Beth Price and Luke Hibbert were very knowledgable, pragmatic and impressive in their dealings in what was a complex high value trust and property matter.’

‘Alexandra Thornton-Reid is an impressive associate with an excellent grip on the law and all the details of complex casework. One to watch!’

‘I find the team very capable , efficient and organised in how they progress their cases from junior to partner level. The quality of service they provide to clients is high. They have particular expertise in advising landowners, or potential landowners, on the various disputes which can arise in respect of development restrictions, easements and other rights.’

‘Alexandra Thornton-Reid stands out as being very switched on. They are a pleasure to work with and I have only heard positive feedback from lay clients.’

‘Mishcon know how to manage complex disputes to a successful outcome. And they are approachable and a pleasure to work with as well.’

‘Sarah Houghton has an excellent pedigree and, again, is not phased at all by the complexity of the cases she is running.’

‘Zachery O’Brien is an excellent senior associate, knowledgeable, calm under pressure, and approachable.’

‘Ben Lasserson is a very able collective actions lawyer and a pleasure to work with. He is supported by an excellent team.’

‘Commercially astute, with excellent attention-to-detail and great sector expertise. Ben is a standout partner.’

‘The competition team is smart, agile, and user friendly. It offers a bespoke service to individual clients and is diligent and well-led.’

‘Sarah is very able, extremely hardworking, thoughtful, and brimming with ideas. She leads a team of solicitors with a steady hand and with emotional intelligence. She delivers an excellent service to individual clients and in collective proceedings. She has helped establish the competition team as a very highly regarded participant in the largest and most cutting-edge competition cases.’

‘Zachery contributes very helpful ideas and offers diligent work. He is on top of the detail and is a very effective resource.’

‘The Mishcon international arbitration team is going from strength to strength. They have some first-rate talent in their team and are developing real depth to the group.’

‘Clinical in the running of cases, and clients have full confidence that the firm is on top of every detail of the case.’

‘Very strong team with the brilliant Louis Flannery KC heading it.’

‘Greg Falkof is a superstar. He is an intellectual powerhouse and master strategist, and has the complete respect of his clients, opponents and tribunals.’

‘Greg Falkof is completely committed to his clients and achieving the best outcome. His clients trust him blindly. There is no one who is more on top of the detail of a case than Greg – a go-to person for any international arbitration.’

‘Alexander Slade is a great lawyer – always available to support clients, and he has strategic vision, deep knowledge of construction disputes, and an easygoing manner.’

‘Alexander Slade is an outstanding lawyer with a firm grasp of oil and gas exploration and production sharing contracts. His style of argument is unique and very convincing.’

‘Jack Burstyn is a great worker who is very committed, and Heidi Walsh is detail oriented and very reactive.’

‘Mishcon are one of the leading tax teams in the UK. They have a thorough knowledge of all tax issues and have excellent strength in depth.’

‘Leslie Allen is fantastic. He is extremely easy to work with, has excellent judgment and achieves brilliant results.’

‘Very responsive and hands-on. Realistic and well-measured advice. Highly experienced in all manner of litigation. A pleasure to work with. Serve their clients extremely well.’

‘This team demonstrates sound judgment and an excellent rapport with clients and counsel. They are very skilled lawyers who provide very well-balanced and grounded advice.’

‘Good team work and commercial approach – don’t get stuck in the details’

‘Stephen Diosi is particularly strong – leads from the front and very commercial.’

‘Stephen Diosi and Sakhee Ganatra are both a pleasure to deal with. They are really pleasant and truly know their stuff.’

‘Stephen Diosi and Sakhee Ganatra are both great employment benefits practitioners.’

‘They have assembled a great team of expert share plan lawyers with a track record of working with a variety of both public and listed clients.’

‘Stephen Diosi has a wealth of experience and knowledge and is a stand out advisor in the share plans field.’

‘Sakhee Ganatra has a rich background of experience working with multiple private equity houses.’

‘A commercial and client-focused team.’

‘The team is focused on building a relationship and understanding their client’s business.’

‘Mishcon have a superbly professional operation in education – a really first class service.’

‘Robert Lewis is really excellent. Very perceptive, intelligent, easy to deal with and flexible.’

‘The Mischon de Reya education law team are consummate professionals. Experts in their subject knowledge, top-notch with their strategic thinking, very clever with their tactical ideas, and totally devoted to their clients. They are a real pleasure for the counsel team to work with.’

‘Mishcon are becoming a real force to be reckoned with in education. They bring tactical acumen and a strategic focus to a sector where that was and is very much needed, and are great at developing trusting relationships with their clients.’

‘Robert Lewis has in-depth, first-hand, knowledge of the education sector. Great judgment and very good with clients.’

‘Robert Lewis. He is one of the best solicitors I’ve retained. Not only is he knowledgeable in his field, he truly cares about his client’s best wishes. He is very easy to speak to. I cannot thank him and his team enough.’

‘The team has impressive expertise in the whole field of law relating to higher education. They have also led the way in providing a reliable and detailed commentary on the implications of the new statutes affecting universities – particularly in the area of academic freedom – that have come into force this year. I have been particularly struck by the intellectual strength of the group. Their collective cleverness quotient is exceptionally high.’

‘James Murray is a master of the field of education law and one of the smartest lawyers with whom I have worked. His advice is characterised not only by a deep knowledge of the law, but also by a tactical deftness and shrewdness of judgment that make his advice doubly valuable. His counsel is regularly a model of clear exposition, impressive argument, and succinctness. Not a word, nor a moment of time, is wasted.’

‘This is a high-quality team who resource deals appropriately.’

‘Strong leadership with hands-on partners. The team is sufficient in terms of size and has the depth of expertise to ensure you get the right person for the job.’

‘Lee Foxcroft an exceptional lawyer. He is the first person I pick up the phone to if there is a legal issue big or small that crops up.’

‘Their deep subject matter expertise, pragmatic and client focused approach make them an ideal legal adviser.’

‘The team is very commercial and take great efforts to understand our business needs. They will do what it takes to get transaction closed.’

‘Lee Foxcroft is exceptional, he is a skilled negotiator and really cares about getting the best position for his clients. He led a complex transaction for us and the client service we received throughout was excellent.’

‘Anju Suneja is an exceptional lawyer who fully understands what we are trying to achieve. She is always available around the clock and delivers an exceptional product.’

‘The service is Rolls Royce from start to finish. The team fight passionately for their clients and obtains incredible results. I have never worked with a firm who have so demonstrably placed their clients’ interests at the forefront of their minds. The quality of legal drafting, analysis and representation is exceptional.’

‘Tom Barton, a managing associate, is one of the finest planning solicitors in the UK. He invests everything in his cases and is well-liked by both his clients and counsel he instructs. He’s hugely thoughtful and has very good judgment, and the quality of his written work is always high.’

‘Anita Rivera and Daniel Farrand are two brilliant planning partners who bring a huge wealth of experience and knowledge to the support of their clients. They are a complete pleasure to work with.’

‘Unlike some of the big city firms, Mischons have strength across the whole of planning law, including areas such as enforcement and planning prosecutions.’

‘Daniel Farrand is tenacious, with an excellent understanding of the intricacies of enforcement law, and always has an eye on the bigger picture.’

‘Anita Rivera has a good oversight of projects.’

‘Martyn Hanmore has a real eye for detail and is prepared to get into the nitty gritty of the legislation and case-law.’

‘Good negotiating skills.’

‘In-depth knowledge of the area of law (data protection), their experience and their strategic advice. Brilliant to work with – communication fantastic.’

‘Their expertise in the field, and their communication, is great. I always had the feeling that they were fighting very hard for me and that they were much better at what they do than the government department we were dealing with. I would pay particular tribute to Jon Baines.’

‘Good practical advice based on excellent understanding of the law and commercial requirements.’

‘Practical advice and good understanding of legal concepts; Stuart McMaster stands out.’

‘Friendly people to work with. Fast turn around on everything. Tactically astute. Will take every point to advance the client’s case.’

‘Adam Rose – Brilliant. Friendly. Really clever. Master tactician. Encyclopaedic knowledge of the law. Jon Baines – Very clever. User friendly. Homes on the the commercially sensible next steps.’

‘Campbell Forsyth is a force to be reckoned with. In complex patent litigation, he has a unique ability to keep all the interrelated points in his head to ensure his advice is robustly stress-tested.’

‘I would recommend Justin Lambert to others and I consider him to be an excellent litigator.’

‘An excellent team with huge experience.’

‘Justin Lambert is able to assimilate different areas of technology without apparent difficulty. I would highly recommend him to clients.’

‘David Rose is at the top of his game – a statesman of the IP profession.’

‘Justin Lambert is a skilled litigator. He comes up with arguments and approaches to issues that others do not consider.’

‘Very capable team who I have full confidence will think beyond the original scope to help ensure that all areas and risks are covered off. Very good market knowledge and willing to give time.’

‘Simon Leaf is an excellent partner and is knowledgable about his work.’

‘Mishcon’s strength is their talented teams across multiple disciplines. Their people are always of a high calibre in terms of professionalism and sector knowledge.’

‘Simon Leaf is a consummate professional with an expert grasp not only of sports law but also technology matters, making him particularly well placed to advise on the increasing number is issues that straddle the two.’

‘A really outstanding media team, with sports, tech and media at its focus. One of my favourite firms to work with.’

‘Peter Nunn is a fantastic litigator, who has recently worked on a diamond trading case where he excelled – and won!’

Simon Leaf is the head of sports law, very well-connected and a man who knows his sport. From the regulatory side to litigation, he should be on every sportsperson’s list.’

‘What makes the practice unique is the ability of their team to quickly understand the issues at hand and promptly come back to clients with proposed alternatives explained in a plain business language, which is what counts the most. Even complicated issues are made simple to understand and digest.’

‘The strategic guidance MdR provides to clients is outstanding – they seem to know very well what needs to be done, and when to be aggressive or hold still and wait, which I believe comes from the vast experience across the entire team.’

‘Mishcon can be relied on to always deliver precise and high-quality advice, even on very aggressive timelines.’

‘Simon Leaf is by far the best lawyer I have worked with to date. He is highly knowledgable in our sector (tech), and knows our business model and risk appetite as well as anyone else in our executive team. He is very effective and is a skilled negotiator.

‘The high calibre of advice that we receive from this team is coupled with a deep understanding of the commercial drivers, nuances and uniqueness of each situation. Compared to other firms, MdR commercial team aim to build a long term relationship with their clients built on trust, understanding and high expectations of success for their clients.’

‘Having worked with MdR and other legal firms for over 25 years, we know the importance of aligning with the correct individuals in an organisation to get the best output. The current teams we work with are all deeply respectful of our business and our values and provide us with brilliantly pragmatic advice as well as fiercely defend our position where required.’

‘Clear and effective legal advice from a team of solicitors who know and understand our business and our M&A strategy. Keen sense of market terms in negotiating deals.’

‘Handles good real estate work.’

‘Jonathan Legg is a recognised expert on real estate tax with a wealth of experience.’

‘The team is commercial, practical and results oriented.’

‘Nick Davis is a great leader, always accessible and creative in his thinking.’

‘They are knowledgeable, experienced and forthright with both client and the other side. They really care about getting an optimal outcome for their client and their level of customer care and diligence is exceptional. I would not go into another M&A process without them in my corner.’

‘Nick Davis gave us exceptional customer care. He fought so hard to get the best outcome for us balancing a robust approach with a more conciliatory style where appropriate. His knowledge, experience, expertise and work ethic is second to none. Lydia Kellett, an associate, also took the time to fully understand what a good outcome would look like for us and her diligence and attention to detail was exceptional. I could not speak highly enough about each of them, and we would not have achieved our successful outcome without them.’

‘They demonstrated really strong intellect on complex matters – quiet determination, no grandstanding; they play a good long game to get a 10/10 result for the customer.’

‘Kevin McCarthy provides quick and accurate turnaround on documentation. He gets a quick grip of the overall commercial big picture.’

‘Mishcon de Reya are very much a premium firm. Given the risks and opportunity-costs involved in executing the transaction, they were exceptional in their diligence, reliability and quality of deliverables.’

‘They have a diverse and experienced team in all areas of expertise to advise the clients.’

‘Mark Davis – tactically very astute, very good negotiator and manager of major litigation.’

‘Nicola Bridge and Tom Roberts are both great lawyers. Nicola is hard-working and extremely focused on the case at hand. She provided the best client service I have ever seen from a solicitor. Tom is totally calm and unflappable in all circumstances, no matter how stressful.’

‘Shona Coffer is an excellent young partner. Her communication skills are first-rate, and she manages litigation beautifully. I would also highlight Richard Leedham and Greg Campbell.’

‘Victoria Pigott is a smooth operator who outperforms. She is a partner who has great client skills and doesn’t flannel. She combines strategic vision with a versatile approach. At the same time she runs cases with great efficiency and to great effect.’

‘Jessie Bridgett is a partner in the making. She is clever, direct and hardworking.’

‘Richard Leedham – a very safe pair of hands and a brilliant, commercial operator who knows how to manage and settle the most complex of disputes.’

‘The firm’s health and safety department has been strengthened by the arrival of Kizzy Augustin. The team has fantastic resources and a wide and experienced talent pool; it can be very quick and adept in responding to workplace accidents and investigations. It has substantial credibility within the market place.’

‘Kizzy Augustin is a leader in this field and her knowledge of the industry is very impressive. Her knowledge is up-to-date and relevant. She is a brilliant lawyer with excellent case management skills.’

‘The team has a great knowledge and a good attitude.’

‘Their knowledge, approachability and ability to offer advice in simple terms are all brilliant.’

‘Kizzy Augustin’s counsel, support and guidance are most helpful. With her, you always have a positive interaction.’

‘Kizzy Augustin is a standout individual.’

‘Depth and breadth of thought is key to the Mishcon de Reya team. They make use of knowledge and experience at all levels, and their advice and work is much richer and more robust as a result. They know their cases inside out.’

‘Justin Lambert is an experienced litigator. He is easy to work with and is excellent at blue sky thinking. He will come up with ideas that no-one else has considered. He has a good science background.’

‘A solid team with a great pedigree!’

‘David Rose continues to impress, he is a statesman at the top of his game.’

‘James Holland is an increasingly confident and competent senior associate. He takes on the management of larger litigation teams, with excellent results as his knowledge develops in sync and his advice becomes sharper.’

‘The team are gaining real momentum in building a profile in the civil liberties and human rights field. They are lovely, smart people who it is a joy to work with.’

‘First-rate human rights practice, in particular in the immigration and asylum sphere.’

‘Kamal Rahman is a leading human rights practitioner.’

‘A first rate civil liberties and human rights team. They have been involved in some of the most significant cases in the public law field in the last decade.’

‘Katy Colton is a true star and someone who has achieved partnership at an astonishingly young age.’

‘Katy Colton is a consummate professional who can be relied on to get the job done.’

‘They bring a commercial approach to human rights cases. They are fun to work while being focussed and serious about what they do.’

‘Sarah is very good at understanding the delicate nuances of her client’s and their partner’s needs, and is able to balance her role as an advisor and a facilitator, accordingly. She possesses a very strong and deep knowledge of her field of practice (as expected of course) but she complements this very well with her comprehensive understanding of her client’s business practice and commercial interests.’

‘Excellent from top to bottom.’

‘The team is constituted by highly-skilled and professional legal experts who are easy to communicate with and dare to take on the challenging tasks. They co-operate very well with the client and achieve the best outcome for the client.’

‘David Rose and his team members are very professional and have very strong communication skills; they are able to communicate effectively with the client, the agencies, and the other external counsels etc.’

‘Mishcon de Reya’s practice is unique in its deep understanding of the sector and its ability to provide clear and practical advice that takes into account both legal and business considerations. The team has extensive experience working with clients in the TMT space, and has a proven track record of delivering results.’

‘One of the key strengths of Mishcon de Reya’s practice is its ability to provide commercially-minded advice that is tailored to each client’s specific needs. The team takes the time to understand their clients’ business objectives and works collaboratively to find solutions that meet those objectives.’

‘Mishcon de Reya has introduced a number of innovations that have helped to improve the client experience. For example, they have invested in technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency.’

‘David Rose, Jeremy Hertzog, Sally Britton, Dominic Walsh, and Eleanor Wilson are truly exceptional. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to provide tailored advice that is focused on achieving their clients’ business objectives.’

‘They stand out for their strategic thinking and their ability to work collaboratively with the Bar and with clients. They are proactive, responsive, and efficient, and always go the extra mile to ensure that their clients are satisfied with the work that they do.’

‘Excellent and holistic combination of skills brought to every need of the business. From insights into complexity of data management in genomics, diverse incentive schemes for the team, to negotiations of Series A investment documents.’

‘Nicola McConville is excellent and cares for the client at all levels. We have changed firms to follow her over the years as we were unable to find someone to match her unique mix of expertise and personal traits.’

‘Nick Dent is one of the finest criminal solicitors in practice. His eye for detail is frightening. As a result of that, his commitment to his clients and his knowledge of the law, he is rightly regarded as one of the very best.’

‘Ben Brandon is a barrister and solicitor at the top of his game. Knowledgeable and utterly competent; good on paper and clear in his correspondence and oral advice.’

‘Johanna Walsh is an excellent lawyer and Nick Dent is a stand-out at pre-partner level.’

‘The private client criminal team is world-class.’

‘Mishcon de Reya’s crime team is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with. They are formidable in representing their clients right from the start of an investigation through to trial, combining an excellent knowledge of the law with astute tactical advice.’

‘Ben Brandon is particularly impressive. He brings with him his extensive experience at the Bar, such that his clients are effectively getting access to silk-level advice from the outset.’

‘Nick Dent is a fantastic lawyer who inspires confidence with his excellent manner with the prosecution team and with clients, and who has long experience and deep legal knowledge and skills. I would recommend him without reservation.’

‘Mishcon de Reya is one of the few firms which can cover the full range of criminal, civil, and international work. It has real depth of talent and is a fantastically resourced firm.’

‘Excellent profile in this area.’

‘Samantha Kakati is standout: she will go far.’

‘Fight hard for clients, and are commercially savvy.’

‘Very good at what they do. Good communicators. Great advisors and strategists.’

‘Chris Willis Pickup (Partner) – outstanding lawyer with excellent understanding of client business requirements’.

‘Very personable and they always come across as normal people. They have expertise in a number of areas that is so valuable and are able to translate this into understandable non-legal language. They always want to help and have the best interests for the charity’.

‘Chris Willis Pickup has an incredible depth of knowledge both of charity law, and the ever-evolving environment in which charities operate. He is a fantastic leader and always calm and reassuring’.

‘Emma Millar – I am always deeply appreciative of her methodical review, clear advice and accurate feedback. She makes the time to really understand what I’m asking and I always feel I have her full attention, despite a busy workload. She is an excellent lawyer’.

‘Chris Willis Pickup has an exceptional knowledge of charity law as you would expect – what makes him stand out is that he has considerable, direct experience of the workings of the Charity Commission – he knows how to navigate it and to get results. He’s also an exceptionally nice person!’

‘Nicola Morris – exceptional drafting abilities, deep knowledge of charity law, ability to explain clearly to non-lawyers, excellent persuasive writing (eg Board papers), really cares about the client’.

‘Emma Millar – great ability to apply charity and company law at the same time, excellent clarity of thought, great commitment to helping the client through difficult situations, understanding of stakeholder issues – delivering difficult messages very tactfully‘.

‘Chris Wills Pickup – exceptional knowledge of charity law, able to untangle extremely difficult situations, very calm, willing to do whatever it takes to support the client’.

‘Advice is always risk-based and commercial, which is not always a given in our experience with litigation advisors, with a good appreciation of all the considerations for the business at stake, not solely the legal arguments.’

‘The team has great agility in managing multi-faceted litigation, made particularly difficult with new laws and multiple stakeholder perspectives to protect.’

‘Richard Gerstein’s calm demeanour in particular is invaluable in a fast-paced claim with an adversary with ever-changing tactics.’

‘Richard Gerstein has gravitas and, together with an uncanny ability to distil issues to the critical factors, is able to devise an all-encompassing strategy to deal with the whole of the matters in dispute in the most expeditious way. He brings a laser-like focus to getting results.’