Markel Law LLP > Manchester, England > Firm Profile

‘The team at Markel Law are a small, but excellent crime team. Despite their heavy workloads each case is prepared meticulously and the client is made to feel like they are the only client that matters.’

‘Great client care and willingness to look for every way to help the client.’

‘In terms of comparison to other firms, Markel are seen to be several steps above the norm in terms of quality of lawyers and quality of service.’

‘Gareth Martin is very good and excellent with clients.’

‘Gareth Martin is a stand-out, no-nonsense solicitor, who goes the extra mile.’

‘I dealt with Gareth Martin extensively, and felt that he was ‘available’ to me at every step of the way, irrespective of office hours.’

‘As soon as Gareth took our case we felt reassured and in the best possible hands.’

‘Great sector knowledge, great people and an understanding of how to make it work for the client.’

‘Very good associates who work extremely hard for their clients.’

‘The friendliness and professionalism of the practice just gave me confidence right from the start.’

‘The team is really skilled in H&S work. They have a number of key links with large companies up and down the UK and deal with all small business insurance matters.’

‘This team is excellent at managing the expectations of insured and insurer alike and finding a resolution that everybody is happy with.’

‘Christopher Burns is a stand-out individual – he has an excellent way with clients that instills confidence in his advice and helps them to reach decisions in their best interests. Despite his seniority he is across the detail and hands-on.’

‘Having worked with many law firms over many years, Markel Law were amongst the best I have worked with.’

‘Mark Rankin is knowledgable, direct and focused on getting the best result. He is also one of the most responsive lawyers I have ever worked with, often meeting deadlines by working at anti-social times.’

‘Markel always act in a very professional manner and set out very clearly what they are to undertake for you. The team keeps you updated at regular intervals/milestones which is very helpful compared to other firms where my experience has been long periods of uncertain silence.’

‘I’ve found Markel Law to have a high level of technical knowledge and expertise, and their work has produced good results on several cases.’

‘Mark Rankin and Christopher Burns in particular are diligent, personable and enthusiastic about each individual case, I believe they bring more of a personal touch through ownership of the files and customer communication than many other solicitors.’

‘Markel Law has a tremendous team of employment lawyers, who are all excellent in their field. They are particularly good at, and experienced in, representing small business owners. I am very struck that, unlike their competitors, they take the time to understand their clients’ business as well as their legal needs . The firm is very tech savvy and clients reap the benefits of very good litigation support.’

‘It is often easy for someone with a legal background to forget that their clients do not, however with Markel Law, we have not found that with these solicitors in particular, they take the relevant time to explain the justification behind the advice and strategy presented which is greatly appreciated.’

‘We have worked with Markel Law for a number of years where they have offered both employment advice and support with a claim being filed with an employment tribunal. The solicitors we have worked with offer a holistic approach and strategy to dealing with the individual cases with a clear explanation as to the implications of each. The solicitors maintain ongoing contact throughout the case and are flexible to work according to our needs.’

‘Employment law knowledge experts, full collaboration with any legal projects that we need assistance with e.g. updating contracts, employee handbook. Drafting settlement agreements and advising on changes in legislation where relevant is invaluable. The team are up to date with employment legislation and the advice offered is always balanced so we can make the most appropriate decisions right for our business.’

‘Toby McArdle is very knowledgeable and able to explain in plain English language. He is just wonderful and very helpful.’

‘The team is able to signpost us to individuals who understand the social care sector and this is what is most impressive about Markel as a firm. Their advisors and lawyers communicate in a way which is straightforward, giving as much time as required, I have never felt any time pressure during a discussion.’

‘Edward Pearce is our dedicated named employment solicitor. We have worked with Edward for several years and he always provides sound advice on any situation. He knows our business, the structure, the challenges and recommends the best possible outcome for any employment relation cases or general legal advice.’