Blake Morgan LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘The engagement has been proactive, timely and very supportive. Access to partners and associate across the Blake Morgan portfolio has been first class and has given me and my trustees a great deal of comfort to know that we work with skilled and professional lawyers.’

‘Extremely competent team with people who engaged with an appropriate level of detail in an industry that was unusual but with clear ability, competence, and helpfulness. Really effective and gave confidence to us that we could take the step of buying a significant business.’

‘Gemma Spiceley was seriously impressive and helped us understand and negotiate the details with great care and competence. Seriously impressive and we would not hesitate to use the firm again or recommend them in future.’

‘Gemma Spiceley is strong and realistic in her advice. A good lateral thinker to address complex issues.’

‘The Blake Morgan team are professional and thorough. Our company has used them on many occasions and we always get a great service. All of the team that I have worked directly with are knowledgeable and efficient. The benefit to potential clients is the wealth of experience across the firm and their responsiveness, particularly when there is an urgent task to be carried out.’

‘Gemma Spiceley and Jasmin Taylor know our business which is essential. They explain the complex legal jargon in simple terms to make it understood.’

‘The team has a high attention to detail and knowledge across multiple sectors which provides a rounded package of support.’

‘Alison Patten-Hall has been amazing to work with. Her knowledge within the sector has been invaluable and she is able to turn around things quickly and to a high standard. Where the work has covered multiple disciplines such as HR and Data Protection she has been able to call on her partners for extra support ensuring that we are fully covered.’

‘Blake Morgan strive to ensure they are part of the team, understanding the problem to be addressed and working alongside the team to resolve rather than just quoting legal-ease.’

‘Alison Patten-Hall is a superstar. Always available to help with all manner of projects, often at short notice, providing pragmatic advice at a reasonable cost. I cannot recommend her highly enough.’

‘Balanced legal view enables good commercial decision making.’

‘Chris Potts is very committed to getting good outcomes for clients. Determined, strategic and commercial approach to deliver client goals.’

‘I would highly recommend Nicola Diggle. Very commercial advice that is useful to a client.’

‘The team are a pleasure to work with. Their real strength lies in bringing a personal approach to their cases where one is needed. They are excellent at getting to grips with the sector and the business in which their client operates as well; it is not just about giving legal advice, but sitting down with the client on their side of the table.’

‘Cherrene Balasanthiran is someone you want on your side. She is tenacious, hard-working, friendly, and really understands the psychology of litigation.’

‘This firm has a burgeoning reputation in this field, with some impressive practitioners. I have been particularly impressed by their practical and commercial approach to cases.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst. He brings a very experienced private client and litigation specialist, who has a great eye to detail and is commercially focused. He can marshal complex issues at speed, and cut straight through to achieving a practical road map to a realistic and commercially minded resolution of matters.’

‘Efficient and friendly team. They work hard, get results, and are a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Blake Morgan have swiftly become highly respected partners, valued in particular for their collaborative approach, as well as their emphasis on building long term relationships. The team is incredibly professional, and clearly pride themselves on providing the right outcomes for both our organisation, and our customers.’

‘Sadak Miah’s incredible depth of knowledge and experience make him an invaluable asset to our organisation, especially given how proactive he can be in sharing recent learnings to help us avoid potential hazards.’

‘Sadak Miah has great understanding of the client’s commercial requirements. Hannah Smith-Herne is a very efficient litigator.’

‘The process of amicable engagement with customers prior to litigation has proven to be both highly effective and customer centric.’

‘Sadak Miah and his team are knowledgeable, approachable and on hand whenever you need a face-to-face meeting.’

‘The team works very closely together and has that extra dynamic that other teams lack. They will go out of their way to ensure your requirements are met and are always looking for better ways to do things.’

‘Sadak Miah is an individual that stands out.’

‘Responsive and they make you feel valued’.

‘We tend to work with one particular senior associate, from whom we get exceptional, relevant, considered, succinct and useful advice.’

‘Madeleine Mould walked us through a very sensitive employee issue. Her attention to detail and quickness allowed us to have peace of mind with every response and decision we made.’

‘The team are so knowledgeable and personable. Very impressed with their customer service and their commitment to deadlines. We have recently had some difficult pensions changes – the final outcome was excellent and we achieved 100% consent, superbly helped by the Blake Morgan team.’

‘Having working with Blake Morgan now for several years all those I have worked with have been exceptional. They are knowledgeable of our sector, they listen before answering, they provide advice in a measured way. I find them very easy to work with, clear and to the point with guidance.’

‘Madeleine Mould is a pleasure to work with. Excellent customer service and she always keeps to deadlines. My HR team really appreciate working with her.’

‘Madeleine Mould always responds well with advice, supports the teams exceptionally well, and is knowledgeable. The reason I enjoy working with Blake Morgan is because of its people!’

‘Great attention to detail and client knowledge across the team. Always very responsive and great at forward planning.’

‘Madeleine Mould is very knowledgeable, shows great insight into the work of the organisation and always provides a very high standard of work. Maddy develops and maintains very constructive relationships with opposition firms.’

‘We are very happy to use the employment law services of Blake Morgan. The team we work with are exceptionally responsive, offer refreshingly commercial advice and are great value for money.’

‘Thorough, commercial minded and always meeting deadlines with an impeccable job done. Great teamwork and always someone there to pick up the phone.’

‘Guy Constant has exceptional knowledge in corporate transactions. Jake Holmes is a go-to solicitor, he is very commercially minded and provides great solutions.’

‘Really approachable team, highly knowledgeable, their advice is always highly commercial to guide decision makers on rationale and balance between legal and commercial realities.’

‘Guy Constant and Jake Holmes have excellent teamwork between them and are seamless when giving highly practical and timely commercial advice. My go-to resource for all banking and finance related work.’

‘The family law team, led by Simon Burge, combines experience, wisdom and attention to detail. They are acquainted with a range of experienced barristers and they choose excellent advocates.’

‘Rachel Giles is absolutely fantastic. I have used her twice in separate cases over a period of 5 years and I cannot recommend her enough. Not only is her legal knowledge exemplary, but what stands out to me is how she makes you feel in a period of time that is very anxious. She goes out of her way to get to know you, your case and how you like to recieve updates or advice. There is a real personal feel to her dealings and it feels very much like she goes out of her way to make you comfortable and confident.’

‘Simon Burge brought a wealth of experience to my divorce process. He is calmly reassuring when negotiations or situations are difficult. He explains all options and consequences thoroughly. His responsiveness was unparalleled.’

‘Jennifer Williamson – is able to explain complicated legal jargon in a digestible and human way, and always put me at ease along the complicated twisting and turning journey that we went through together.’

‘There is a good whole-team approach. Even at the most restrictive phases of the pandemic it felt as if the team were communicating and ensuring and assuring a quality of service. This has been sustained.’

‘An excellent team, where all levels of legal professionals are on hand to offer advice and support. I mainly was advised by a solicitor, but my case was discussed with one of the senior partners and legal director due to its complexities. All of the team showed compassion and genuine care, as well as offering excellent advice and explaining all options available to me with their associated costs.’

‘Blake Morgan’s family team is one of the best in the area. They have expertise spanning many years from newly qualified solicitors through to their distinguished head of department, Simon Burge.’

‘There is a broad depth of knowledge within the team as a whole, Simon Burge is well known in the Hampshire area and a good lawyer to oppose due to his collaborative approach. The family team regularly host events which helps create a good sense of community among wider family lawyers. The firm is well equipped using technology to aid the smooth conduct of cases and real-time collaboration.’

‘Simon Treherne is simply outstanding. He makes complicated matters easily understood. I have dealt with him for over 23 years and cannot speak highly enough of him and his support team.’

‘Jonathan Sleep has delivered an excellent service concerning probate on two occasions. He was focussed and very professional, managing complex communications with an executor and keeping me informed. His approach was efficient and timely.’

‘Darren Price always kept me updated with all concerns and questions regarding the probate and handling of will requests.’

‘The team, led by Paula Shea, offers a first-class service combining legal expertise and excellent client skills.’

‘Paula Shea provides an outstanding service exhibiting the abilities to explain legal issues to clients clearly and patiently, address client queries promptly and fully and ensure the task in hand is completed as soon as possible.’

‘Expertise, professionalism and inter-personal skills with clients. It took me many years to find the right blend of these skills where I was happy to introduce my clients. The team prepares excellent explanatory side notes to sit alongside legal documentation.’

‘The practice delivers a highly professional and reliable service to the clients I have introduced to the team at Blake Morgan. I can be confident my clients are in good hands. They are flexible with their client interface using current technology for meetings where needed.’

‘In particular Paula Shea has helped my clients to work towards solutions which deliver the best outcomes for their individual needs. Her skills in adapting her approach to work best with my client circumstances have built trust and confidence for the clients involved.’

‘Very experienced in the leisure contract procurement field. Great subject knowledge and understanding of the key commercial implications of contractual drafting.’

‘Penny Rinta-Suksi is a star in the leisure procurement field. Her contractual knowledge is unmatched and has a high level of commercial awareness.’

‘The subject knowledge of the team in an educational setting is a huge strength of the firm.’

‘Jenny Sore is an excellent solicitor and is very knowledgeable and friendly. She provides good, clear advice on legal matters and is especially outstanding in Highway Law.”

‘Blake Morgan has always been responsive to our needs and always responded in a timely fashion when the named contact was not available.’

‘Jenny Sore is very knowledgeable, and able to get to the real issue and quickly.’

‘Great attention to detail and client knowledge across the team. Always very responsive and great at forward planning.’

‘Rajiv Joshi is very good at identifying the critical issues in any legal matter, and providing a clear rationale for his advice.’

‘Iain Munro is excellent.’

‘Debbie Brown – strong commercial real estate professional.’

‘The level of detail with which they engaged and the problem-solving approach they took to the inevitable hurdles. It was all resolved well.’

‘Ian Howlett and the wider team are knowledgeable and capable of a fast turnaround of key matters.’

‘Trusted advisers and safe pairs of hands.’

‘The practice looks after the clients’ interests with great care and attention to detail. I have worked with Andrea and she is thorough, competent and extremely nice to work with.’

‘I have worked with Andrea Mathias and she is thorough, competent and extremely nice to work with. She makes the legal process understandable for me and has lead me through complicated negotiations.’

‘Blake Morgan are exceptional in what they do, specifically their real estate team in Reading. The team are highly knowledgeable, always on hand when required, proactive and provide a high level service on all transactions that they manage.’

‘Michael Ward is our main contact who is brilliant at what he does. He is highly knowledgeable, friendly, quick to reply to any enquiries, proactive, provides sound advice when needed etc. He is credit to Blake Morgan and is very highly thought of.’

‘Offer a personal service, tailored to our needs.’

‘They offered up-to-date understanding. When issues or queries arose, they were quick to respond and offer their advice.’

‘The partner and his support team who dealt with us were always available and offered their best support when needed.’

‘Shrewd and experienced, giving measured, quality advice.’

‘Blake Morgan strive to ensure they are part of the team, understanding the problem to be addressed and working alongside the team to resolve it.’

‘Alison Patten-Hall has subject matter expertise.’

‘The team provides first-class M&A advice.’

‘James Williams is an excellent technical lawyer but also very commercially aware. His experience and calm but firm negotiating style is always helpful in getting deals across the line.’

‘Richard Jones is a highly skilled negotiator who gets his point across confidently, firmly, but politely.’

‘Richard Jones – a superb, highly commercial corporate lawyer. Never short of the detail but skilled at zooming out and reflecting on the bigger picture. He is calm, confident and unflappable.’

‘Blake Morgan has a superb team for litigating high-value procurement disputes.’

 ‘The lawyers are well-informed and responsive.’

‘They are professional and approachable and provide an excellent service.’

‘The people involved in our court case were polite, interested and always available for advice and clarity when needed. They made us feel at ease and not afraid of looking incompetent if needed to ask questions for clarity.’

‘Joanne Thompson is a first-rate procurement litigator with a wealth of experience and excellent judgement.’

‘The team is always quick to reply to any call or email, and if not available are great at managing expectations or passing it over to another member of the team who can help sooner.’

‘The employment team’s capabilities cover all aspects of contemporary labour requirements, and has been especially helpful in managing complex employment relations issues, and ensuring that matters are dealt with thoroughly; speedily; and satisfactorily.’

‘Genuinely strong in the health sector with a reputation and experience above all other firms and a proven ability advising in the wider public sector.’

‘Matthew Smith is readily available when I need, and is always willing to get on a call with me to discuss cases in detail. Rather than just tell me his advice, he always explains any risks or things to be aware of.’

‘Matthew Smith delivers an unusually business savvy level of service, appreciating the requirements of running a business while managing and resolving any ongoing employment law or employee relation issues. He is also skilled in providing alternative solutions to resolving complex situations (rather than just stating the legal parameters).’

‘Joanne Davies is commercial, efficient and client focused.’

‘Paula Kathrens is an expert in her field (health sector) and has great client skills.’

‘Clare Rawle is friendly and knowledgeable.’

‘Gillian McCue is bright, very focussed and responsive – she provides accurate advice.’

‘Eve Piffaretti provides expert and sensible advice.’

‘Joanne Thompson is a first-rate procurement litigator with a wealth of experience and excellent judgement.’

‘The practice has extensive knowledge around the Mental Health Act. They are always quick to answer which is a positive when we are unsure if someone’s legal detention is legal or not.’

‘The Mental Health Act Manual is written by one of the members of this practice which means that we are then asking for advice from the person who knows best rather than from someone second hand. Mr Richard Jones is always contactable and supportive when we require urgent information.’

‘The advice we receive is efficient and professional. The lawyers that we work with are friendly and there isn’t anything that is too much trouble for them to explain. We are provided with regular updates and feel able to contact the team whenever required.’

‘All of the lawyers that advise us from Blake Morgan are excellent. The number of matters that are dealt with in very tight timeframes is exceptional. The advice received is always professional but explained in a straight forward manner for clients to understand.’

‘Expert legal advice – swiftly delivered and tailored to our needs.’

‘Professor Richard Jones always responds quickly and with sufficient concise information to enable us to decipher any Mental Health Legislation quandries. Advice is provided speedily with good sound evidence and reasoning when required.’

‘They have an excellent understanding of the issues that arise in construction cases. The team comprises very skilled and knowledgeable lawyers across all seniorities, and their high reputation in this field is thoroughly deserved.’

‘The team is widely experienced in construction; I found them to be practical and quick to grasp difficult technical issues.’

‘The team has been running some of the leading claims in the TCC over the past few years, including one of the early cladding claims (a huge multi-party dispute in the TCC). 

‘Kate Howell managed a hard-fought and highly complex TCC trial with enormous skill and dedication. She was completely on top of the huge amounts of documentation and the complex issues, and managed the case with composure and good humour.’

‘Kate Howell is an exceptionally capable and experienced lawyer. She is smart, organised and innovative in dealing with all levels and industry disputes in construction – completely in control even in the most pressured of situations.’

‘Charlotte Neads is commercially aware and focused on delivery.’

‘Keep us updated regularly, and can support you by answering questions about the process throughout.’

‘Adam Carbis has provides a professional and adaptive service across a wide range of property claims.’

‘The team is skilled and highly knowledgeable, and provides excellent customer service. They have also ensured that the clients receive a prompt and efficient service while also ensuring value for money.’

‘They are straight talking and address matters head on to ensure we obtain the base possible results.’

‘This is a top-class practice. Where cases have been complex, there is a wealth of knowledge and resource working collaboratively in order to meet deadlines.’

‘Sian Jones has been fantastic to work with, she is highly knowledgeable in housing law and has explained complex legal matters relating to the Renting Homes Wales Act in simple terms and managed risk for us as a Consortium of registered social landlords.’

‘Louise Howells is an extremely knowledgeable and gifted lawyer.’  

‘The exceptionally gifted Louise Howells is solutions-focused and provides an exceptional service.’ 

‘The team are exceptionally knowledgeable and provide first-class advice.’

‘They were efficient, to the point, but empathetic and very keen that we not only understood the options, but that everyone in our team understood why they were giving the advice they were.’

‘Eve Piffaretti is outstanding in respect of her knowledge of mental health and mental capacity law and practice, and responds rapidly and calmly to critical incidents. She provides clear advice and reassurance to staff working in a challenging area, and supports organisations in considering the whole range of outcomes.’

‘Responsive, experienced, capable and personable team. Look for solutions and deliver good quality work. Good understanding of the NHS, technology, and contracts.’

‘A great team for cross-border work including aviation claims and package travel claims. They are versatile and can cover many different bases. There is solid personnel in the team, with good leadership from the top.’

‘Daniel Scognamiglio is a standout practitioner who is not afraid of taking on difficult cases and running them. He is joined by some super team members in Iqval Dale and Katherine Ettridge.’

‘Blake Morgan’s team has a deep knowledge of the insurance industry.’

‘Daniel Scognamiglio leads the team. His knowledge is of travel law and the insurance industry is outstanding.’

‘A super team with a solid grounding in travel law, unafraid of taking on tricky cases. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone with a travel law issue. Great knowledge base, good leadership.’

‘A friendly and dynamic team offering high quality expertise and service at all levels in this area. They are also a firm ready to fight for consumers at the Court of Appeal.’

‘Isabel Bathurst and Daniel Scognamiglio are both highly personable and experienced travel lawyers. Not many firms have practitioners with such experience in this area.’

‘Ian Jenkins is brilliant, and I thoroughly enjoy working with him.’

‘Blake Morgan have a lot of top quality lawyers with great emphasis on commercially sensible outcomes. They are calm, experienced and know the law. Very reassuring.’

‘All their insolvency lawyers are really excellent.’

‘They are a specialist team with an excellent working knowledge of insolvency law. They do meticulous preparation for any hearing.’

‘The diversity, breadth of knowledge, attention to detail, overall experience and dedication to outstanding client care and outcomes makes the insolvency offering at Blake Morgan’s Reading office second to none.

‘Their approach and mindset are a breath of fresh air when dealing with contentious insolvency matters; making them without doubt our go-to firm. This team truly adopts the attitude that we’re all in it together, and follow through on that time and time again.’

‘Katie Warner is an outstanding lawyer and has both insight and experience beyond her years. Sharp minded, robust and 100% focused on the task in hand; she makes an impressive mark on every case she touches.’

‘Excellent and responsive team with very good restructuring, recovery, insolvency experience and knowledge. Ongoing development within the team is routine and impressive.’

‘Katie James has first-rate knowledge and experience. Good commerciality to advice given. She is flexible and responsive. Katie provides serious advice, and her considerable experience is evident in the analysis of issues and the solutions that she offers.’

‘Michael Colledge is absolutely excellent. Clear, proactive and sensible advice. I could not recommend him more highly and would use him on any contentious property litigation matter.’

‘Responsive, informative, supportive, and thoroughly professional in all their contact and communication.’

‘Working with both Michael Colledge and Stephen Cannell has been such a breath of fresh air. They provide clarity in their approach and are very willing to explain difficult technical jargon.’

‘Very responsive and prompt with willingness to fully understand our perspective and requirements.’

‘The team have a wide knowledge base and understand the sector well. We have always been able to access the correct level of support from across their team.’

‘This team was quick and efficient. I appreciated their mix of sector- and legal-expertise.’

‘Ben Brice replies to any queries with simple and straightforward clarity.’

‘Laura Sherratt handled our needs with professionalism, attentiveness and flexibility. We were delighted with the outcome.’

‘The team at Blake Morgan immediately understood our needs. I would definitely use and recommend them in future.’

‘BM made the process immeasurably easier and got exactly what we wanted done in a timely manner with exceptional professionalism.’

‘The individuals I worked with provided me with a tailored service which ensured that the trust’s needs were met in a rapid and authoritative manner.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst  is an exceptional solicitor who is quick to get a grasp on issues and offer advice on a wide range of options.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst is a capable contentious issues solicitor who is very knowledgeable in this area.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst has a growing reputation and fights hard for his clients. He has expertise on cases with a property angle.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst is superb, he is knowledgeable and goes the extra mile to win for his clients.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst is a very experienced private client and litigation specialist who has a great eye to detail and is commercially focused.’

‘Abbie Coleman is excellent and a pleasure to work with.’

‘This firm has a burgeoning reputation in this field, with some impressive practitioners. I have been particularly impressed by their practical and commercial approach to cases.’

‘The quality of their work is excellent.’

‘The team that dealt with my case were extremely professional, has a vast knowledge of the law and helped me all the way through the process. Couldn’t have asked for a better team.’

‘Christine Plews is a practical, hands-on mediator. She is resolution focused and does her best to steer clients away from the court process.’

‘I dealt with Laura Bennett who was a delight to work with. It was nice to deal with someone that took my feelings into consideration. Laura went above and beyond to make me feel at ease and couldn’t have asked more of her. If I ever need help in that department again I will be asking for Laura to be my solicitor.’

‘James Davies is really very strong on the law and very determined to get the right result for his client while always having regard to costs.

‘Amy Maher is wonderful with clients and gives reasoned and clear advice.’

‘Laura Bennett has a measured approach that clients appreciate. She has an excellent manner with clients and is very good at explaining complicated proceedings.’

‘James Davies is a delight to deal with. The very best of Resolution’s code of conduct in practice!’

‘Amy Maher: clever, confident, and a joy to deal with. She has clear strategy from the start of cases and gets great results. Clients like her direct, friendly and empathetic manner.’

‘Knowledge and teamwork. If they are unable to discuss with the main file handler there is always someone else that is just as knowledgeable about the case.’

‘Thomas Djan-Krofa stands out. He is fully cognisant of all matters in issue and is sure to work closely with counsel to provide a better service for his clients. He is consistently knowledgeable, timely, and involved, thereby obtaining notable results for his clients. He is a joy to work with.’

‘Broad range and insight.’

‘The team is client-focused.’

‘They provide expert and sensible advice.’

‘It is an experienced and very professional team with a great depth of knowledge who react quickly and efficiently to client queries. They display a willingness to think outside the box.’

‘The practice is very professional and exceptionally thorough.’

‘Lisa Davies is extremely proactive, responsible and knowledgeable. She showed a real technical expertise along with practical experience.’

‘Lisa Davies has a no-nonsense approach which the clients like – they know where they stand and have the upmost confidence that she always knows what she is talking about.’

‘Holly Jones was extremely helpful in preparing our wills and advising on POA. ’

‘Holly Jones was very professional, yet compassionate.’

‘Louise Howells is an exceptionally gifted lawyer, who is solutions focused and provides an exceptional client service.’

‘I found the Blake Morgan team to be highly skilled and experienced lawyers who have a deep understanding of the corporate world and its legal complexities.’

‘The firm’s approach is client-centric, and they take the time to understand their clients’ unique needs and goals. Martin and his team are highly knowledgeable and experienced in most areas of corporate law, including capital markets regulation and corporate governance.’

‘Martin Kay has great attention to detail and his dedication to getting the job done right is truly impressive. Martin is always available to answer questions, provide guidance, and offer support throughout the client relationship, not only on transactions.’

‘Having a range of specialists in one firm means that we don’t have to explain the situation more than once. Property, employment, health, regulation, charity law all in one place provide real synergies.’

‘They have access to a wide range of specialities and are able to respond quickly to our needs. We use them for a wide range of matters and they always seem to deliver.’

‘My main contact is very personable and is able to explain things clearly and concisely. He makes me feel as though he is part of our team, not just an external adviser, and wants the best for us as a charity’.

‘Good advice, practical. Friendly and quick to respond‘.

‘Everyone we worked with was great, timely, professional and delivered what we needed‘.

‘An expert understanding of the workings of the development world, informed by in-depth knowledge of both the private and public sectors.’

‘Amardip Healy – breadth of experience in all aspects of development and planning. There is nothing she does not know about the practical workings of the planning world.’

‘The firm has a highly effective and experienced planning team.’

‘Amardip Healy is a hugely experienced planning lawyer who is held in the highest esteem by her peers. She is very commercially minded and can be counted upon to give sound and practical advice.’

‘An excellent team that is led by the impressive Sarah Rees.’

‘A versatile team that is capable of managing complex litigation efficiently and effectively.’

‘Justin Weare is a delight to work with – helpful, down to earth, and focused on the client’s needs.’

‘Justin Weare is, without question, one of the best commercial litigators around. Strategic, clever and innovative, Justin is consistently able to find multiple solutions to the most intractable problems that his clients face. A star in his field.’

‘Conor Daly is a safe pair of hands, who is clear, concise and to the point.‘

‘The team at Blake Morgan has a deep understanding of all types of commercial disputes, allowing them to navigate even the most challenging problems with finesse and precision.’

‘With a diverse range of solicitors willing to go the extra mile for any client, the team provides an extraordinary level of client service.’

‘Clients can rest assured that, if there is a pragmatic and efficient solution to their dispute, the Blake Morgan team will find it.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst is a very candid solicitor. He works with his client’s best interest at heart and advises on a multitude of scenarios related to very complex matters. This helped us to make the best decisions at each stage of our litigation process’.

‘We work with a number of the solicitors at Blake Morgan. The whole team hold themselves to the highest standards and nothing but perfection will do’.

‘We predominantly work with Helen Bunker and Karmen Ko. The level of detail they require to ensure the correct decisions are being made is outstanding. No stone is left unturned. They are a joy to work with and demand the best’.

‘My go-to planner at Blake Morgan is Amardip Healy, former chair of the Local Government Lawyers’ Association. She has unique insight into both the public and private sector workings of the planning system, drawing on her a wealth of experience on both sides of the fence.’

‘Amardip Healy has a sure sense of the commercial realities of a case. Her client care skills are unparalleled, and she has a refreshingly calm and unflappable approach to even the most complex cases.’

‘A dedicated family law team which delivers a personal, high-quality service to their clients.’

‘Flora Grossman is highly regarded by those whom she instructs and by those whom she is against. She brings clear-headed good sense to the trickiest of cases, has a very strong practice, and has very good client-care skills.’

‘Diverse team with different professional background under one roof.’

‘Empathetic, knowledgeable and vast experience dealing with family and financial settlement matters.’

‘Flora Grossman manages to combine efficiency, skill and tactical nous with genuine warmth and a constructive attitude.’

‘The Blake Morgan family team has some excellent individuals and in particular Flora Grossman. She is strong with both financial and children matters and very well considered in the family law community.’

‘I particularly recommend Flora Grossman since she is incredibly experienced and skilled and is able to put clients at ease whilst at the same time putting a lot of pressure on her opponent to ensure that the outcome is favourable for her client.’

‘Flora Grossman’s approach is both pragmatic and sensible, quickly bringing a sense of calmness to very difficult cases. Her ability to navigate complex issues in relation to finance, children and property really makes her stand out as truly exceptional solicitor. She brings well-considered strategic and planning advice, which is why she really is top of her game.’

‘Chris Potts is very committed to getting good outcomes for clients. Determined, strategic and commercial approach to deliver client goals.’

‘I would highly recommend Nicola Diggle. Very commercial advice that is useful to a client.’

‘The team are a pleasure to work with. Their real strength lies in bringing a personal approach to their cases where one is needed. They are excellent at getting to grips with the sector and the business in which their client operates as well; it is not just about giving legal advice, but sitting down with the client on their side of the table.’

‘Cherrene Balasanthiran is someone you want on your side. She is tenacious, hard-working, friendly, and really understands the psychology of litigation.’

‘This firm has a burgeoning reputation in this field, with some impressive practitioners. I have been particularly impressed by their practical and commercial approach to cases.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst. He brings a very experienced private client and litigation specialist, who has a great eye to detail and is commercially focused. He can marshal complex issues at speed, and cut straight through to achieving a practical road map to a realistic and commercially minded resolution of matters.’

‘Efficient and friendly team. They work hard, get results, and are a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Thorough, commercial minded and always meeting deadlines with an impeccable job done. Great teamwork and always someone there to pick up the phone.’

‘Guy Constant has exceptional knowledge in corporate transactions. Jake Holmes is a go-to solicitor, he is very commercially minded and provides great solutions.’

‘Really approachable team, highly knowledgeable, their advice is always highly commercial to guide decision makers on rationale and balance between legal and commercial realities.’

‘Guy Constant and Jake Holmes have excellent teamwork between them and are seamless when giving highly practical and timely commercial advice. My go-to resource for all banking and finance related work.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst  is an exceptional solicitor who is quick to get a grasp on issues and offer advice on a wide range of options.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst is a capable contentious issues solicitor who is very knowledgeable in this area.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst has a growing reputation and fights hard for his clients. He has expertise on cases with a property angle.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst is superb, he is knowledgeable and goes the extra mile to win for his clients.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst is a very experienced private client and litigation specialist who has a great eye to detail and is commercially focused.’

‘Abbie Coleman is excellent and a pleasure to work with.’

‘This firm has a burgeoning reputation in this field, with some impressive practitioners. I have been particularly impressed by their practical and commercial approach to cases.’

‘The quality of their work is excellent.’

‘An expert understanding of the workings of the development world, informed by in-depth knowledge of both the private and public sectors.’

‘Amardip Healy – breadth of experience in all aspects of development and planning. There is nothing she does not know about the practical workings of the planning world.’

‘The firm has a highly effective and experienced planning team.’

‘Amardip Healy is a hugely experienced planning lawyer who is held in the highest esteem by her peers. She is very commercially minded and can be counted upon to give sound and practical advice.’