Ward Hadaway LLP > Newcastle upon Tyne, England > Firm Profile

‘The team has an in-depth knowledge of our business and plans led by Steven Roper every member of his team knows what is required.’

‘I have worked with the Ward Hadaway team on many occasions, predominantly from a Corporate (M&A) perspective, and I have always found their service delivery to be excellent. Their attention to detail is second to none, and their commerciality and ability to help decipher complex legal constructs, in a way that laypeople can understand, is fantastic.’

‘Tom Pollard is someone who I would not hesitate to recommend to others looking to go through transactions. I know from experience that he is highly knowledgeable within his field, and he will always work incredibly hard to get the best possible outcome for his clients.’

‘Liam Stubbs is incredibly knowledgeable for someone with his level of experience, and is excellent at translating complex topics in a way that everyone can understand. Liam works exceptionally hard for his clients in delivering the best outcome he can.’

‘Exceptional, highly dynamic and cooperative team. High interpersonal skills, very friendly and outstandingly competent. Fast and precise responses at all times. A joy to work with!’

‘Tom Pollard and Liam Stubbs have been exceptional during recent projects. Both offer excellent commerciality whilst providing clear and thoughtful advice. Tom and Liam are a pleasure to work with – it is a great blend of the warm relationships of a regional firm, with the firepower of a national leader.’

‘Very commercial, pragmatic, and agile advice based on previous experience.’

‘Steven Roper – provides very commercial, pragmatic and agile advice.’

‘The licensing team at Ward Hadaway has worked with us over a number of years to ensure that our operations are up-to-date, consistently monitored and cared for.’

‘Richard Arnott at Ward Hadaway licensing has looked after our licensing affairs understands our business and licensing requirements to the fullest extent possible. Always available to give advice and even as a sounding board, his relationship skills are exceptional, and we would be happy to recommend him and the team to all.’

‘Robert Eldon is approachable, commercial, reasoned and astute. He quickly sought to understand our goals and met our needs, which in this case was to avoid court. I would not hesitate to recommend Rob to anyone needing commercial litigation expertise. ’

‘One of the teams with the biggest strength in depth in the region. Real desire to work with and develop lasting relationships with local businesses. Good spread of technical known how and client care skills. Willing to go the extra mile for their clients and to work long hours if necessary to get a job done.’

‘The team has a great commercial acumen and really understands how their advice will impact our individual business.’

‘Russell Ward – exceptional commitment to achieving the best result for a client. Good strategic approach.’

‘Peter Hornsey – deep and wide legal knowledge.’

‘Kirsty Dye – very detailed approach to cases, resulting in high success levels.’

‘Rob Eldon – future partner. Very good client relationships and technically very sound.’

‘Roisin Patton is personable and professional. She dedicates herself to assisting you with your inquiries, patiently discussing the issue and consistently offering valuable advice. Despite my years of experience in HR and exposure to various situations, Roisin continually imparts fresh insights and knowledge, keeping me engaged and informed. Her advice is always spot on.’

‘Paul Scope’s approach to employment law is ethical, progressive, and commercial in equal measure. In my experience, he is unique in the balance that he strikes, when we engage with him he genuinely wants to find a good outcome for all and help solve problems not just advise us in a way that ensures we operate within the relevant laws. His ability to genuinely empathise whilst also providing an appropriate level of challenges is exceptional.’

‘Tom Shears, whilst a relatively junior member of the team as a whole, is a stand-out lawyer. His preparation, instructions and insight into cases is unfailingly excellent. Graham Vials is a commercially astute and driven lawyer, who works very hard to achieve great results for clients.’

‘We work predominantly with Paul Scope. Paul has a great understanding of our business and the ways in which we operate, which enables us to have more meaningful, practical conversations in relation to employment law issues. He is very approachable, responsive, and pragmatic, which works well for us.’

‘Hadaway’s exceptional qualities have set them apart from competitors in the legal field. Their in-depth knowledge of the law, coupled with a keen understanding of industry nuances, distinguishes them from competitors and positions them as a trusted authority in their field.’

‘Ward Hadaway’s Employment practice stands out for its commitment to excellence, client-focused approach, and a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of employment law. The firm’s unique blend of legal expertise and personalised service ensures that clients receive tailored solutions to meet their specific needs.’

‘The WH team consistently demonstrates exceptional helpfulness and approachability, always willing to go the extra mile to provide support. They prioritise safeguarding your business from an employment law standpoint while also recognizing the commercial considerations involved in decision-making. Their advice is tailored to ensure optimal support for your needs.’

‘The team members are personable and approachable, showing genuine interest in you and your business. They customise their work to align with your business’s unique requirements, rather than offering generic advice.’

‘Strong collaboration between the different teams at Ward Hadaway means you are getting the correct experience in the correct places at all times. Good communication during a transaction, easy to speak to and can explain things in a simple way where required but equally good to have on the side during legal negotiations. ’

‘Simon Errington is accessible and approachable, happy to answer queries and resolve complex issues. Good person to have on our side in property transactions.’

‘Imogen Holland – Very approachable and knowledgeable, happy to discuss matters and provide informal advice when required. Great attention to detail and has provided invaluable support to the bank. ’

‘The team led by Imogen Holland at Ward Hadaway have been exceptional in their understanding of our companies’ requirements and that of our funders.’

‘Imogen Holland is always available, pragmatic, determined and thorough. Couldn’t wish for a better relationship with an advisor.’

‘We are extremely happy with all services provided by Ward Hadaway. They assist us in complying with business timescales on each occasion. ’

‘Imogen Holland – extremely knowledgeable and up to date on market trends and always provides sound, pragmatic and comprehensive advice and assistance. ’

‘They have delivered excellent service throughout the years.’

‘We principally work with Mark Whitehead, who has a very good understanding of our business, the renewables sector and our portfolio generally.’

‘They get to know what matters to you and get straight to work on what is important.’

‘The team has a wide range of expertise in healthcare law.’

‘The Ward Hadaway team are friendly, efficient, responsive and effective.’

‘Mark McKeever is very approachable, knowledgeable and can adapt his language well to his audience.’

‘James Donnelly is meticulous in getting cases trial ready.’

‘Really good service to clients. Very knowledgeable team, who are thorough and considered and on top of every case they do.’

‘Saji Bratch provides expert analysis and execution of our property related matters. Efficient and with attention to detail.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable in respect of legal work for housing development.’

‘Sophie Bohill is very experienced in land acquisition and is creative and inventive in addressing complex legal issues.’

‘I have worked with Ward Hadaway for many years. They remain my ‘go to’ solicitors practice for all legal work and I wouldn’t recommend anyone else.’

‘I work most closely with Sophie Bohill who is an exceptionally personable, driven and knowledgeable lawyer. She is astute and commercially aware with extremely broad knowledge of residential development. These attributes are very valuable to me and contribute hugely to project success.’

Nick Ghulkor, Partner, is excellent and receives ten out of ten.’

‘Lauren Frisby receives full marks. She is great to deal with and has completed complex developments.’

E’xcellent advice is provided. We always receive a fast response. We couldn’t do our job without them as they are excellent. No other firm has ever been as good or assisted on large strategic developments as well as they have.’

‘The range of services offered is comprehensive. They have a good understanding of our business.’

‘Carolyn Akerman is excellent. She loves challenging scenarios and is keen to solve all of the queries I have.’

‘The team is always approachable, very knowledgeable, and considered the best local CPO team to us.’

‘The team has a wide range of experience and knowledge, which is helpful in terms of ensuring the appropriate person is allocated to the enquiry/case. Being a local authority, this is helpful in keeping costs down wherever possible, and Ward Hadaway are mindful of this. Responding to legal queries and providing legal advice is always carried out within the agreed timescale and with a friendly manner.’

‘Kamran Hyder is the partner in the planning team and is very approachable and hands-on when we contact him. Whenever there has been a query, Kamran is good at dealing with the problem and advising accordingly.’

‘The team has an excellent breadth of knowledge and works well, complementing each other brilliantly when required, but remaining very discreet when needed, without jeopardising the quality of advice and support.’

‘They are extremely approachable, understand the commercial aspect of the business and negotiation, and communicate well on all levels – from landowners to directors.’

‘Ward Hadaway have proven to be a flexible and extremely capable law practice in all aspects of legal practice. They have supported me over a number of different subjects in both my business and personal life. Their professionalism is ‘top notch’ and they have been extremely supportive. And always a pleasure to work with!’

‘I cannot fault the support Ward Hadaway individuals have provided. Every partner and associate I have dealt with have been superb. Extremely supportive across both business and personal matters and all are superb examples for their profession.’

‘Judy Baker is detailed, analytical, proactive, responsive, and helpful.’

‘Efficient, quick and friendly. Well recommended.’

‘Judy Baker is an excellent lawyer offering timely and clear advice. Great experience and makes clients feel in good hands.’

‘Gaynor Jackson is one of the most experienced advisers I use. I trust her views wholly. Gaynor is always happy to give initial and sound advice, enabling my clients to make informed decisions. Gaynor is both knowledgeable and personable.’

‘Gaynor is very skilled in the area. A safe pair of hands with a wealth of experience. She is extremely efficient and uses strong interpersonal skills to build long standing relationships with her clients.’

‘Gaynor Jackson’s knowledge in all areas of contentious probate, estate administration and taxation is outstanding and we are confident that we receive the best and most appropriate advice from her and from the team who work with her.’

‘Gaynor Jackson is an excellent communicator, intuitive and incredibly ‘user friendly’. She thinks ‘out of the box’ and gets results by being thorough in her research and determined yet fair in her approach to resolving difficult issues.’

‘Graham Vials and Tom Shears. They make the service they provide very personal. Making you feel that they are on your side. The speed that they can interpret advice, and provide it in simple, non-legal English, is very skilful. Both are prepared to make themselves available to meet our demands.’

‘Fantastic knowledge of Multi-Academy Trusts. The team are always on hand when you need support and guidance.’

‘Graham Vials – Graham is friendly, understands our Trust. Guidance is bespoke to our needs. The team understand the intricacies, and sometimes complications, of conditions of employment for teachers, support staff and casual staff.’

‘Experienced and well known within the region on academy conversions.’

‘Graham Vials, always goes beyond what is required to support our school’s community. Very level-headed advice that is clear and enables school staff to make quality decisions with confidence.’

‘The excellent support and realistic guidance that is provided by Ward Hadaway has been essential to us in recent times, supporting us to deal with some complex situations to successful resolutions. The knowledge of the team and their approachableness is excellent.’

‘Excellent strength and depth in expertise.’

‘Graham Vials has great technical knowledge and is well-liked by clients. Tom Shears is a personable, sharp minded, commercially astute lawyer.’

‘Wide range of experience and able to bring in niche expertise as needed. Always highly responsive and professional.’

‘Easy to work with; calm, authoritative but friendly and pleasant to work alongside. Feels like we are part of ‘one team’.’

‘Ward Hadaway has a vast knowledge on various legal matters. They have a large team who covers all key areas. They always have a friendly professional approach and respond in timely manner. They are customer focussed. Their billing is always carried out each month end with clear details on every line item. They respond to any queries in timely manner and will sometimes offer good will write offs on anomalies. ’

‘They took time to get to know you and meet face to face, which helps give a great customer service.’

‘Very experienced individuals, great links to its busy house builder practice, comprehensive service with planning, construction, specialist housing litigation, unique plans service, good resource for major projects. Recent arrivals of Robert Emson and Kelly Pearson will make this a national team standard.’

‘Jen Robinson is technically very strong and very hard-working. Kam Hyder and Carolyn Akerman are very knowledgeable and supportive Neil Williamson very unflappable and commercial for construction work Robert Emson calm and assured for housing litigation Kelly Pearson technically strong and experienced in the sector.’

‘The team are highly knowledgeable about the law in respect of the matters we refer to them. This extensive knowledge is invaluable in determining the best way to handle particular claims, in order to both successfully resist unmeritorious claims, but also to discourage more of the same. ’

‘Simon Thirtle and John Murray demonstrate an in depth knowledge of the subject area, as well as a helpful awareness of the changing attitudes of the Judiciary and the changing tactics of predatory claimant law firms. They, along with their teams who share the dedication of their leaders, are a hugely valuable source of advice and guidance, as well as effective representation in Court. ’

‘Laura Darnley is technically very sound and her attention to detail is excellent. We have worked alongside Laura on some complex employment matters where we needed her input on the immigration side and she is a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team were exceptionally knowledgeable of the subject and provided the appropriate level of information to allow me to improve my knowledge in the area, so that I could make informed decisions that impacted on the business and individuals.’

‘I worked with Laura Darnley and Arshia Hashmi and both took the time to understand my requirements and the level of understanding I possessed in immigration law. More importantly the were very clear in explaining complex points and provided exceptional advice’

‘Ward Hadaway is a great firm to work with, their approach is always commercial and collaborative.’

‘Flora is extremely helpful and pragmatic in her approach.’

‘Laura Darnley has a crucial understanding of our requirements, and she always delivers on those specifications. This prevents time-wasting and, ultimately, cost.’

‘Laura Darnley stands out as an exceptional partner at the firm. She’s always client-first and paints the whole picture instead of only telling you what you’d like to hear. She’s delivered really good outcomes in our engagements.’

‘Laura Darnley was excellent throughout, personable and highly understanding of individual circumstances. She kept in touch throughout the process with regular updates and would highly recommend.’

‘The team has a wealth of knowledge and experience amongst it.’

‘Had personal dealings with Vivienne Wild, who is very experienced in wills and trusts. She is very detailed, but has the ability to explain complex situations in simple terms. Andrew Evans is very thorough and experienced with complex probate issues. Both are very responsive.’

‘The private client team at Ward Hadaway offers strength in depth on all key matters relating to wills, trusts, and tax generally. With such a strong team there is always an individual solicitor who is expert in a key area which is very reassuring.’

‘Andrew Evans is unflappable when it comes to dealing with complicated wills and estate matters. He has a calming manner with clients who are usually going through a stressful situation – just what’s needed.’

‘Vivienne Wild’s extensive knowledge of trusts is invaluable, and she explains very complicated tax matters in plain and understandable terms.’

‘Of late, Suzanne Jaconelli has joined the team, and she has been very effective at providing a high level of service.’

‘Louise Connell-Mirza is an experienced, knowledgeable professional. I enjoy working alongside Louise who has the child at the heart of the work.’

‘Always available. Knowledge and skills of family law are excellent. The qualities I value are the reliability, always helpful and contribute hugely to my work to improving outcomes for children.’

‘Simon Dakers’ knowledge of family law is excellent, Simon’s skills in court are also excellent, his communication and mediation skills ensure good outcomes at court and I have complete trust in Simon’s advice. Issues are resolved quickly and smoothly and Simon is always respectful and polite.’

‘My entire experience with Ward Hadaway, in a complex and stressful family law case, was positive throughout. That extended to every member of the firm I had contact with, including the acting partner Gemma Iceton. There was literally nothing to find fault with.’

‘The lawyers within the firm are extremely diligent. They provide exceptional legal advice. Being very clear about the strengths and weaknesses in the case. Their communication skills are excellent. They regularly keep in contact about the case. The lawyer’s advocacy is excellent. They are extremely talented within the Court room.’

‘Jonathan Flower is particularly good with complex legal matters.’

‘Simon Dakers is competent in tricky cases that involve complex issues.’

‘Clear, demonstrable expertise. Effortless, timely communication. Preferred outcomes, delivered. What else could I ask for?’

‘From the initial consultation to the final conclusion, the Ward Hadaway team were highly professional. They guide you at every stage and explain the consequences of each decision that’s made. They also fully explain the complex legal system and you are given a diary of every step from the onset of their instruction.’

‘Great firm. Top for family law in their location. They are a very strong team.’

‘Liz Bottrill’s command of the complex area of law where I engaged her services is frankly astonishing. She has led a lengthy negotiation with a calm authority, appropriate communication and has guided me where and when required. Liz is clearly a master of her trade, and a credit to the profession.’

‘Liz Bottrill is excellent; she is very knowledgeable and has particular experience dealing with matrimonial issues for high-net-worth clients that lack mental capacity and have involvement with the Court of Protection. She is very calm and reassures her clients.’

‘Christine Barker is exceptional; she has a wealth of knowledge and has dealt with many awkward situations with divorce. From the initial meeting, Christine puts you at ease, she is very down earth and approachable. She is a force to be reckoned with within the legal circles.’

‘Christine Barker is a stellar performer. She is superb with clients and has an amazing attention to detail. She fights ferociously when necessary but knows how to go in gently when necessary.’

‘David Burrows has an abundance of knowledge, he’s so professional and has a very kind demeanour. Nothing is too much trouble and he is very patient, but firm . He’s so technical, everything he does is well thought out and precise.’

‘Ward Hadaway was very clear, concise, and communicative from the moment I first talked to them to the moment the work was finished.’

‘They had excellent knowledge in relation to employment law and gave me very clear practical and highly valued advice in a way that I could understand it.’

‘Flora Mewies was exceptional. If she was unable to speak when I called or emailed, she always reverted very quickly and went beyond my expectations in responding. She provided very clear practical advice throughout and was very happy to give her opinion on the most appropriate strategy whenever asked.’

‘We have been using the services of Ward Hadaway for a number of years, and they have developed a deep understanding of our business and our needs. Therefore, their responses are immediate and always appropriate and useful.’

‘We have developed a close business relationship with Harmajinder Hayre and his highly competent team. His team are well briefed on our requirements and respond quickly and appropriately.’

‘We’ve found the approach taken by the employment team at Ward Hadaway to be extremely valuable in providing a critical assessment of the merits of employment claims. Their practical and balanced approach has ensured that the handling of claims has been reasoned, proportionate and focused on achieving the best outcome.’

‘Smart and friendly approach from Ward Hadaway, they have the ability to ensure that you feel like you are one team with them. I’m not the customer; they’re part of my team, and we work on issues together. We problem-solve together to find a solution; nothing is too much for them.’

‘Edward Nuttman is honest in his appraisal of the situation, and his transparency is vital, yet he has the ability to always be a part of my team. You know that he is with you every step and has your best interests. I trust him completely.’

‘The Ward Hadaway team were talented and committed people who could not have done more to help and find ways to move things forwards positively. Nothing was too much trouble. They were always conscious of the personal challenges and were there to support.’

‘I could not have found a better individual than David Lister to work with through such a difficult time.’

‘David Lister is a tour de force who offers unrivalled support to his clients. He is passionate about everything he does. He is driven by wanting to get the right outcome for the clients. Any person seeking his advice will be extremely fortunate and have made the right choice.’

‘A first-rate team with star players at all levels.’

‘Ella Dodgson is making her way upon the ranks. She also has great client handling skills and is unfazed by the issues she faces in her cases. She has formidable administrative skills which she deploys to manage the challenges presented to her by her significant case load.’

‘Excellent strength in depth.’

‘Jonathan Dickson has taken on the development property mantel from Kevin Weston. His practical, common-sense approach to negotiations is appreciated by clients.’

‘They are very commercial and easy to use, and their real estate, planning, construction and litigation teams work well together to provide a comprehensive service. the plan’s function that they have is unique, so far as we are aware, and very useful.’

‘Jen Robinson is technically very strong and very hard working.’

‘In depth knowledge, thorough, helpful.’

‘Kevin Weston and Jonathan Dixon are both very helpful, responsive and knowledgeable.’

‘I regularly Georgina Rowley and she is very knowledgeable in this area and her advice is always to be trusted.’

‘They are accessible and responsive, whether it’s during regular hours or beyond, their team is always on hand to provide support and assistance whenever we need it.’

‘I find that Ward Hadaway fosters a sense of camaraderie and collaboration akin to working alongside trusted colleagues. We have prioritised building strong rapport, ensuring open communication and this has resulted in the firm’s deep understanding of our client needs.’

‘Trust is paramount in such relationships, and they are dedicated to earning and maintaining trust. We can rely on them to provide sound advice and guidance, backed by their extensive experience and expertise in the field.’

‘The team are very good at getting up to speed quickly on urgent matters.’

‘Nick Wells provides an outstanding service, combining technical excellence with commercial common sense making you feel that your dispute is in a safe pair of hands.’

‘Melissa Munday – Extremely diligent and knowledgeable.’

‘The team are excellent and of high quality.’

‘Nick Wells is an exceptional solicitor. He knows his sector and specialism and can relay that to his clients in terms they understand. He sets a clear strategy and takes on board his clients objectives. Nick is easy to work with.’

‘Strong team, with commercial lawyers.’

‘Nick Wells – fantastic commercial litigator. Strong eye for detail with a real commercial bias based on maximising client results.’

‘Nick Wells is my contact at Ward Hadaway. He is exceptional. Very bright, very commercially astute and a cracking lawyer.’

‘ Adrian Ballam had a full grasp on not only the legal but the financial and HR aspects of my very complicated disposal and earnout.’

‘They cover a wide range of disciplines and I’m confident this makes Ward Hadaway a one-stop-shop for SME’s business requirements, as it has for mine.’

‘Adrian Ballam has my back, and is empathetic and considerate. He takes the time and trouble to understand the wider picture and really supports me and my business.’

‘Jonathan Pollard has been a great reference to us for the past few years.’

‘Jonathan Pollard is a very pragmatic yet thorough lawyer. We trust his assessment of the risks we are facing, especially for internal reorganisations.’

‘I believe every firm has their own sets of experts in their specialist field and are able to do a job well. However, I think what Ward Hadaway team was able to bring to the table was their ability to connect with our team and work well with all our other directors. They are very good at communicating the situation clearly to our team and highlighting all the pitfalls that we need to be careful of, whilst guiding us through a very complex transaction. ’

‘Adrian Ballam deserves a special mention. A fantastic corporate partner, very calm and collective in his approach when an issue arises. Able to stand firm on certain issue when the other side was being unreasonable.’

‘Adrian Ballam and Kate McLean stand out for their expertise, friendliness and technical support.‘

‘Ward Hadaway has a great team of collaborative lawyers, who are focussed on delivering excellent client care in a proportionate manner.’

‘Ian McCombie is an outstanding commercial litigator who is sensitive to client needs and works in a collaborative and effective manner with the legal team.’

‘Confident and calm in its delivery. Straight forward and excellent client communication. Takes the good points and cuts through the mire.’

‘Ian McCombie- excellent under fire, authoritative and sympathetic to client needs.

Sam Walker is exceptionally well-organised with an excellent command of detail. Very hard working and dedicated to clients’ cause and needs whilst remaining commercially astute.’

‘Really friendly and engaging team with some excellent lawyers.’

‘Ian McCombie and Emma Digby – very commercial practical and calm and measured with clients.’

‘This firm is very professional in all aspects, far ahead of most firms. They have a fantastic team ready to assist, always update and are very responsive without having to wait.’

‘Solid and reliable advice that you can trust.’

‘Professionals and friendly as well.’

‘The team are able to provide high-quality advice.’

‘Partner Dan Lyon is responsive and provides clear advice and responses within any advised timescales.’

‘The construction team at Ward Hadaway is second to none when it comes to its knowledge and experience in this specialist area. The team is dynamic and agile, getting to the nub of matters quickly.’

‘Partner Stephen Radcliffe is an astute tactician, whose understanding and experience of construction disputes places clients in the best possible position. Joe Mills has an excellent understanding of this area and gets to the real issues quickly and puts clients at ease.’

‘The communication of the Ward Hadaway team is excellent, and the partner and the associates are always focused on the case in hand and the plan/strategy is clearly explained and set out.’

‘Both Stephen Radcliffe (Partner) and Joe Mills (Associate) are easy to communicate with and are fully involved which is of huge benefit. Both also keep their client fully appraised on correspondence and strategy.’

‘An outstanding team, who are well-resourced and offer a wealth of experience. The team are also highly dedicated in helping clients navigate through the legal complexities and implications of biodiversity net gain.’

‘I would like to thank James Garbett and Matthew Hills for the expertise on biodiversity net gain and going the extra mile in providing information to the team on the Environmental Act. They have a genuine passion for helping and the protecting clients.’

‘Very easy to use.’

‘James Garbett is responsive and reliable. He has proactively prepared template documents to support the organisation and works seamlessly with property colleagues where issues overlap.’

‘Ward Hadaway are a very commercially aware practice and understand the needs of their clients during negotiations for property acquisitions.’

‘Phil Wright is very good and knowledgeable regarding commercial property matters.’

‘Andrew Dunn is very commercially aware with an ability to cut through the legal minutiae to very quickly get to the points which matter in deal-making.’

‘The team provide prompt and reliable advice on a range of employment issues.’

‘The Ward Hadaway team are professional, provide great advice aligned to our business needs and give me confidence as a client on how I can proceed with any issues I have consulted with them.’

‘Ward Hadaway provide exceptional employment law support, taking time to understand the issues and exploring options for consideration.  They are customer focused, taking time to understand the business and how they can most effectively support us.’

‘Really skilled and experienced team with a focus on finding practical solutions.’

‘Laura Darnley handled an employment law matter for our company. She was kept in contact throughout with regular updates and was always extremely balanced with her approach and advice. She understood the desire of the business to dispute the claims but managed expectations against the potential commercial risks.’

‘Caroline Shafar has provided practical, structured support on several complex employment law and industrial relations matters in a very accessible style.’

‘The strength and breadth of expertise in the employment team is excellent.’

‘They care. They are professional and personable. They invest time in equipping you with the necessary tools and knowledge tailored to your day-to-day responsibilities.’

‘The team has a wealth of knowledge and experience amongst it.’

‘Had personal dealings with Vivienne Wild, who is very experienced in wills and trusts. She is very detailed, but has the ability to explain complex situations in simple terms. Andrew Evans is very thorough and experienced with complex probate issues. Both are very responsive.’

‘The private client team at Ward Hadaway offers strength in depth on all key matters relating to wills, trusts, and tax generally. With such a strong team there is always an individual solicitor who is expert in a key area which is very reassuring.’

‘Andrew Evans is unflappable when it comes to dealing with complicated wills and estate matters. He has a calming manner with clients who are usually going through a stressful situation – just what’s needed.’

‘Vivienne Wild’s extensive knowledge of trusts is invaluable, and she explains very complicated tax matters in plain and understandable terms.’

‘Of late, Suzanne Jaconelli has joined the team, and she has been very effective at providing a high level of service.’

‘ Adrian Ballam had a full grasp on not only the legal but the financial and HR aspects of my very complicated disposal and earnout.’

‘They cover a wide range of disciplines and I’m confident this makes Ward Hadaway a one-stop-shop for SME’s business requirements, as it has for mine.’

‘Adrian Ballam has my back, and is empathetic and considerate. He takes the time and trouble to understand the wider picture and really supports me and my business.’

‘Jonathan Pollard has been a great reference to us for the past few years.’

‘Jonathan Pollard is a very pragmatic yet thorough lawyer. We trust his assessment of the risks we are facing, especially for internal reorganisations.’

‘I believe every firm has their own sets of experts in their specialist field and are able to do a job well. However, I think what Ward Hadaway team was able to bring to the table was their ability to connect with our team and work well with all our other directors. They are very good at communicating the situation clearly to our team and highlighting all the pitfalls that we need to be careful of, whilst guiding us through a very complex transaction. ’

‘Adrian Ballam deserves a special mention. A fantastic corporate partner, very calm and collective in his approach when an issue arises. Able to stand firm on certain issue when the other side was being unreasonable.’

‘Adrian Ballam and Kate McLean stand out for their expertise, friendliness and technical support.‘