Markel Law LLP > Manchester, England > Firm Profile

‘Markel Law LLP are highly skilled and experienced in regulatory law, with particular expertise in challenging decisions. These cases, which can often involve difficult and emotive factual backgrounds, are handled with great sensitivity, care and thought by a highly specialist team.’

‘Markel continues to maintain positive relationships which is of real benefit to their clients.’

‘Lauren Wilson is an extremely bright and highly capable solicitor. She has particular expertise in CQC and Ofsted appeals, advising clients in very challenging circumstances. She is is pragmatic, hard-working and empathetic. She is able to instill confidence in her clients through her calm and logical approach.’

‘Francesca Snape is an experienced and knowledgeable solicitor with a keen eye for detail. I have confidence that she will go far. She is one to watch: truly a rising star.’

‘The team are always a pleasure to work with, they are very well briefed and always deliver a quality product to chambers.’

‘We work with Francesca Snape who has a great knowledge of her area and has a real passion for what she does.’

‘A fantastic team of lawyers who go above and beyond for their clients. They are fully committed and talented and you want them on your side.’

‘Lauren Wilson is a great lawyer, with a strong career ahead of her. She’s technically very good. She’s also thorough. One to watch.’

‘Great service.’

‘Very knowledgeable, professional.’

‘Mark Rankin is a great problem solver.’

‘Christopher Burns has a good eye for detail on construction claims.’

‘They have a wealth of experience across a number of areas and provide a specialised quality service to their clients.’

‘Mark Rankin provides an exceptional service and quality advice, he effectively prioritises his workload and, thanks to his efficiency, his fees are very reasonable. Mark is extremely knowledgeable, particularly in the area of cyber, where his expertise has been invaluable.’

‘Excellent understanding of our legal issues. Ability of Mark Rankin to present the facts to us in a way which allows us to make a judgement as to which direction to choose and the advantages and disadvantages of either.’

‘Mark Rankin – he has gone above and beyond for a significant period of time dealing with a particularly complicated individual and case with its origins going back a number of years.’

‘It was just brilliant to have the team on our side. Everything about the service provided was exemplary which is not something that is common in this day and age. I always felt fully informed about what was happening, and they made me feel like they really cared which again isn’t easy in this line of work. It was an absolute pleasure to have been represented by this organisation.’

‘They listen carefully to the brief, explain how things may progress and update you on progress. They take time to understand your position.’

‘Edward Pearce was careful during his work with me. He approached the work carefully and explained his role. Edward approached the work judiciously, taking on board evidence carefully and reaching a considered conclusion. He was confident to identify how things could be better and communicating with all parties involved in a professional manner.’

‘The solicitor who represented our organisation was Christine Garret. Christine was excellent from the beginning to the end. She communicated, explained and advised to an exceptional standard. Her customer service skills are amazing. It was a pleasure to have her represent our company. To cap it all she achieved an outstanding outcome for our company due to her diligence. An amazing person to have working in our corner. Totally different experience from any other legal representative I have ever worked with. Excellent and great team.’

‘The team at Markel Law LLP were very helpful from the start, helping me through the employment tribunal and pointed out key issues to assist in my case. Danielle Fox was very professional from the start in helping us through the hearing and pointing out that the opposition had made errors.’

‘They were very professional from start to finish and ensured that any concerns or questions were answered promptly.’

‘Markel Law LLP were very professional in their approach to us as a small company that had no experience in defending an employment tribunal. They took care of the liaison with our insurers keeping us informed of all relevant developments and giving excellent advice as the case progressed to a hearing at which we were successful. Toby McArdle was a professional and reassuring presence. He was always available on the phone when we needed guidance or reassurance. He was fully on top of the details of the case.’

‘Markel deal with a large case load of clients with the benefit of legal expense insurance. and the work they handle is diverse.’

‘Shazia Aslam is quick to act on advice, and quick to raise issues in appropriate ways. Jody Thomasson is also a clued up practitioner who can be trusted to getting things done properly and when needed.’

‘Markel’s commercial litigation team has a depth in experience and working knowledge of insurance backed commercial litigation. They are highly regarded and specialist in their area. They have an acute dedication to client management.’

‘Sarah Hogan-Dempsey is exceptional. She well balances technical knowledge and know-how with a a client faced sympathetic approach.’

‘Shazia Aslam is superb. Very knowledgeable, focused and determined to deliver the best outcome for clients.’

‘Shazia Aslam is efficient, diligent, and on the ball.’

‘Sarah Hogan-Dempsey has been extremely helpful and ensures that points that claimants wish to raise are done so to the defendant with emphasis on issues that claimants really want to push.

‘Sarah Hogan-Dempsey  is well versed in her area of law and able to read the developing landscape taking political and legal changes and appetites into consideration and advising her clients accordingly.’

‘It was just brilliant to have the team on our side. Everything about the service provided was exemplary which is not something that is common in this day and age. I always felt fully informed about what was happening, and they made me feel like they really cared which again isn’t easy in this line of work. It was an absolute pleasure to have been represented by this organisation.’

‘They listen carefully to the brief, explain how things may progress and update you on progress. They take time to understand your position.’

‘Edward Pearce was careful during his work with me. He approached the work carefully and explained his role. Edward approached the work judiciously, taking on board evidence carefully and reaching a considered conclusion. He was confident to identify how things could be better and communicating with all parties involved in a professional manner.’

‘The solicitor who represented our organisation was Christine Garret. Christine was excellent from the beginning to the end. She communicated, explained and advised to an exceptional standard. Her customer service skills are amazing. It was a pleasure to have her represent our company. To cap it all she achieved an outstanding outcome for our company due to her diligence. An amazing person to have working in our corner. Totally different experience from any other legal representative I have ever worked with. Excellent and great team.’

‘The team at Markel Law LLP were very helpful from the start, helping me through the employment tribunal and pointed out key issues to assist in my case. Danielle Fox was very professional from the start in helping us through the hearing and pointing out that the opposition had made errors.’

‘They were very professional from start to finish and ensured that any concerns or questions were answered promptly.’

‘Markel Law LLP were very professional in their approach to us as a small company that had no experience in defending an employment tribunal. They took care of the liaison with our insurers keeping us informed of all relevant developments and giving excellent advice as the case progressed to a hearing at which we were successful. Toby McArdle was a professional and reassuring presence. He was always available on the phone when we needed guidance or reassurance. He was fully on top of the details of the case.’