Firm Profile > Trowers & Hamlins LLP > London , England

‘The team has in-depth knowledge of the social housing sector and funding markets, and is client focused.‘

‘Sarah Gooden is very experienced and knowledgeable‘.

‘The team keeps to timescales and is pragmatic.‘

‘Eleanor James is highly knowledgeable, understands what the client needs and always gets the deal across the line.‘

‘The team works as a partnership, both within the firm and also with the client. This ensures that all aspects of any matter are considered fully and we know we are protected.‘

‘Eleanor James is on hand whenever you need her and her straightforward approach provides real clarity when you need it most.‘

‘Able to undertake complex land transactions and advise on governance structures. Recognised authorities on contract documentation for property and construction. We have used the firm for land and s106 acquisitions as well as more involved joint ventures. In addition, we use it for Treasury and charging matters.‘

‘Trowers & Hamlins is clearly a leading and well-respected firm in the social housing sector. It has specific sector expertise that is backed by expertise in other areas that can be called on as necessary. My experience of all of the people that I have dealt with at the firm has been a positive one and I have been impressed by their knowledge, responsiveness and clarity of thinking.‘

‘Sharron Webster’s knowledge of the social housing sector and the regulatory environment is exceptional. Her undoubted knowledge is supplemented by great personal qualities of energy, enthusiasm, pragmatism and a willingness to be direct and to the point. Her advice is always clear and grounded in reality. Associate Darren Hooker works really well alongside Sharron, and ensures that the detail is dealt with efficiently and effectively. I have utmost confidence that matters are being dealt with and there is never any need to ‘be on his case’.‘

‘Tonia Secker knows the housing and regeneration sector inside out.‘

‘Trowers & Hamlins are unique among law firms as having focused early on the growing demand in the housing-with-care space. The firm has been leading the way in assisting the sector, and developing new legal insights into the issues at hand.’

‘Trowers & Hamlins provide standout sector insight and reliable resources whilst offering exceptional value for money.’

‘Kyle Holling has outstanding knowledge of both the sector and property transactions. He and his team are responsive and effective in delivering timely advice.’

‘Hilary Blackwell is the pre-eminent lawyer for major healthcare developments and infrastructure‘

‘The senior members of the team are always on hand to assist, and where required have brought in additional resources to complete the transactions.‘

‘The team is very responsive and has always delivered to a very high standard.‘

‘An excellent split of partners and junior lawyers has meant that transactions have been completed to an excellent standard within timeframes determined at the outset.‘

‘Provides extremely professional and thoughtful advice in a timely fashion‘

‘Very responsive to clients’ requirements and flexible in approach‘

‘Scott Dorling is always exceptionally helpful and very responsive‘

‘A charming, intelligent, friendly and approachable team‘

‘Incredibly responsive and engaging‘

‘Scott Dorling is always willing to take on a challenge and to think outside the box‘

‘A cooperative team that shares good ideas and knowledge. They are open and honest in presenting the strengths and weaknesses of specific issues and are able to suggest innovative ways to close out potential areas of concern.’

‘Their dedication, commitment and ability to deliver high quality results to tight timescales has never been in question.’

‘Anthony Yates leads has continually demonstrated the ability and knowledge to get to the root of any matter and suggest a considered, structured and generally strong route to resolve matters.’

‘Tim Hillier and Clarissa Smith have both proven tenacious in their approach to dealing with disputes and in both cases clearly demonstrated a good understanding in their field and also the best routes available to us seeking resolution. In both cases we reached successful resolution of our disputes.’

‘The practice has a proven and clear understanding of our needs, requirements and way of operating.’

‘Stephanie Canham always acts in a considered and knowledgeable way, leading her team from the front. She has the ability to get direct to the cause of the problem and her knowledge of relevant law is unquestionable in my experience.’

‘The team is able to join the two completely different worlds of contractors and suppliers seamlessly, whilst maintaining excellent credibility in both areas. To do so so well is unique.’

‘Trowers & Hamlins LLP stands out for impeccable service, high partner involvement and good public sector knowledge.‘

‘James Hawkins is both technically able and pragmatic. His service level is always outstanding.’

‘Hilary Blackwell and Lucy Doran provide standout depth of legal knowledge combined with the ability to explain things in a simple way.‘

‘The team’s strengths and key capabilities are its no-nonsense approach and the quality of the counsel and expert witnesses they use.‘

‘Douglas Rhodes is very easy to work with; he is extremely calm and his ability to disentangle complex questions of law is exceptional.‘

‘Its knowledge of the social housing sector is second to none, both in strength and depth.‘

‘A strong team that is able to offer robust commercial advice which is grounded in an understanding of the reality of the voluntary sector‘.

‘The team understand its clients and their businesses and one always knows that the team will provide reliable, helpful advice‘.

‘Sharron Webster and Darren Hooker  are incredibly responsive. Sharron’s expertise is embellished by her energy, enthusiasm, pragmatism, honesty and clarity of advice. Darren is equally knowledgeable and his contacts at the Charity Commission have been particularly useful‘.

‘The team has great experience and knowledge of most areas including leasing and insurance disputes.’

‘Kathryn Insall gives very clear and well thought-through advice.’

‘As well as being very efficient and responsive in handling matters day-to-day, Kathryn Insall has considerable experience of heavy litigation and is excellent at longer-term strategic planning.’

‘Trowers have a strong civil fraud team, well capable of running complex, large and challenging fraud cases’.   

‘Mark Kenkre in particular is an excellent litigator – he is canny and relentless, both attributes crucial in a fraud litigator’.               

‘The Trowers team are thorough and comprehensive’.

‘They are a safe pair of hands and you know that the service will always be of the highest quality’.

‘Trowers & Hamlins is a source of sound, commercially viable advice‘

‘Martin McFall is always concerned with finding a pragmatic and practicable solution to any issue‘

‘The firm’s lawyers interact well, which is to the benefit of clients; they also respond very quickly to any points clients make‘.

‘Ned Beale is highly intelligent. He uses a layered approach to a case, building up each legal point over time until it becomes fortified against all attacks. He also makes sure clients understand where he or she is going with the case and for what purpose‘.

‘The team has detailed and up-to-date knowledge of international arbitration and the rules and procedures of the key arbitral institutions‘.

‘Ned Beale is fantastic‘.

‘They have very good teamwork, strong technical knowledge, and are very approachable, calm, and always willing to help‘.