gunnercooke LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘I find the firm and staff very available for consultation regardless of time or notice if I want to discuss my matter. Billing negotiations are short, straight forward and very flexible.’

‘Personal service, excellent knowledge.’

‘My primary contact is Marc Weisberger and his de-escalating approach and well-considered advice have been invaluable. He is always available to talk, chat and respond to email and make us feel like we are his only client.’

‘Innovative and client-centric.’

‘I was referred to the Ginevra Gatrell by another legal firm who advised me that she was the pensions expert that they use. So the fact that another legal firm sees her as an expert to refer their clients to, or who they would use themselves, speaks volumes about her knowledge and expertise.’

‘I first used Ginevra Gatrell over 12 months ago and it was clear from the outset that she is a subject matter expert. Her connections in the pension industry are wide-reaching which is another positive of using her. She has worked directly with me and also supported my clients. She has a calm and confident manner which puts clients at ease and also explains the obvious complexities of pension law in a way that is understandable. Ginevra’s response times are exceptional and I never have to chase for work – a rarity in the legal world in my experience. Throughout the pandemic, I have never found her to be unavailable and she has used technology to ensure that communication remains clear.’

‘Suresh Bhatt is readily available and manages contact and workload in an effective and professional manner, whilst always extremely personable. ’

‘Personal service and going beyond the call of duty to get deals done make Gunnercooke an outstanding legal partner. In particular Georgina Tripp and her team are a refreshing change to the legal profession.’

‘Great teamwork for a small firm, punching above their weight and feels like a big city firm. Great structure where the relationship built with clients is key. Plus, working with Gunnercooke allows us to agree the best pricing structure, giving us complete transparency.’

‘Georgina Tripp is the standout partner – Georgina brings the right balance of legal expertise and practical help to the most complex of matters. She is the foremost expert capital markets lawyer with comprehensive knowledge of funding programmes documentation. She knows how to get things done, the detail and the timescales.’

‘Gunnercooke gives direct access to senior lawyers across the board. Their fees are competitive and their responsiveness is excellent.’

‘Gunner Cooke LLP have an innovative format which is largely partner led. It is more akin to a barrister’s chambers than a law firm in some ways.’

‘You know your adviser has chosen to take personal responsibility across all issues. This gives really good continuity and a deep understanding of our circumstances.’

‘Gunnercooke are an industry known legal heavyweight and Paul Ryman is one of the very best.’

‘Paul Ryman is a standout partner. Paul dealt with a tricky high profile case on my behalf and was nothing short of brilliant from the first conversation to the last. Paul was very understanding of my situation but also very clear in his interpretation of my chances and the best method to move forwards. Paul’s advise and guidance were second to none and without Paul I would have 100% been on the wrong end of some corporate foul play which would have had huge impact on my professional future and my reputation. I found Paul to be an excellent and compassionate communicator. His professional knowledge and guidance were first class. I can’t speak highly enough and thank Paul enough for the advise and work he did on my behalf. I would strongly recommend Gunnercooke llp and Paul Ryman.’

‘I have referred a number of matters to Jo Tindall. She has been extremely responsive and constructive to deal with. I have also received positive feedback as to the quality of her advice and her sensible commercial approach.’

‘Sarah Armstrong is fantastic. She has been my only contact at this firm but undoubtedly she is supported by a good team. ’

‘Sarah is efficient, competent and empathetic. This contrasted massively with my experience of other law firms that offered Employment advice. It was refreshing to find someone who was professional, honest and above all caring.’

‘Jo Tindall acted for me as my representative in my Unfair Dismissal case and Grievance which was in conjunction to an Unfair Prejudice case. Jo was extremely professional, totally approachable and most of all in full knowledge of the history of my case. She was always in control of the various stages which was leading to a trial in the courts. Jo was a huge forward thinker and planned steps ahead of the defendant and her planning and execution was outstanding. Jo was always there if I needed her and acted extremely promptly and I never had to wait around for answers. Having won my case through mediation in the end, without Jo I would not have been successful in my very high 6 figure sum reward.’

‘Angela Brumpton – excellent legal knowledge and gives practical, business-friendly advice’

‘Their response times are second to none. We like regular billing. Their ability to bring in other specialisms at very short notice is exemplary. They comes up with solutions not problems. It is important that the solicitors working with us understand us and the way we work. We have worked with ‘big name’ firms before but I would recommend Gunnercooke every time.’

‘Personal service, but backed up by wide resource base in terms of other expertise and tech support.’

‘Roland Humphreys has particular expertise in high value cases. His attention to detail in a case and overall planning is exceptional. He gives realistic advice but is always willing to put up a fight for clients and their best possible outcomes. He gives more than just generic advice from the outset and really gets to grip with a case from the first meetings. His focus on each case and how it is dealt with is very client centric. Overall he is very empathic and kind. Always putting clients at their ease from the start yet giving them absolute confidence in his abilities. His technical knowledge is way ahead of most other Lawyers in his field. I would not recommend any other Family Lawyer in the North West. ’

‘Roland Humphrys is a very solid and reliable family solicitor with a particular expertise when dealing with matrimonial farming cases – clients find he has an extremely engaging and reassuring manner. Hard working colleague with a wealth of experience in both financial remedy and child work cases. He developed his career under excellent local firms who knew their fields of law well and it now shows in Roland’s ability.’

‘A reputable firm in Chester with a personable approach.’

‘Roland Humphries has keen eye for detail which instils a level of trust and confidence in the client from the outset. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Roland Humphreys remains streets ahead of most of his peers. Roland has great experience in all areas of family work, but matrimonial finance and private child in particular. Roland is able to bring to bear not only excellent case management and tactical advice but also a cutting edge knowledge of the latest case law. This makes him a delight to be briefed by as counsel but also a formidable solicitor advocate. I have had the benefit of being both instructed by and appearing against Roland as an advocate in court and can tell you that his is an unusual ability to litigate a case as a solicitor but also put it elegantly as an advocate. The value in that for clients is obvious.’

‘Tom Seabrook has a very pragmatic approach, which matches his instinct in property cases borne of his experience as a chartered surveyor. He is robust and direct which makes working with him straightforward, for which I am grateful.’

‘An excellent firm with several offices in the Lancashire area and a very strong offering in property litigation.’

‘Excellent communication and prompt advice and service. Faultless availability even out of normal business hours. Very experienced and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend GunnerCooke to anybody requiring property litigation advice – very impressed!’

‘Tom Seabrook – Simply provides fantastic service and his knowledge is exceptional. Prompt, professional and very responsive – all great qualities that I value very highly in the professionals that I engage. I would, and indeed do, recommend Tom to all of my family, friends and colleagues.’

‘I work with Rebecca Ireland on a regular basis. Her strength and knowledge of our company makes everything we do easier to explain, but also in the relevant information that she sends to us. She is a pleasure to work with and nothing is ever too much.’

‘The Gunnercooke team is very slimline and their model is built around you as the client receiving advice from a partner, rather than a less qualified lawyer. I think the rates are very reasonable compared to other legal firms and the excellent advice provided.’

‘I work predominately with Rebecca Ireland and I would recommend her to any company or HR professional to use. Her advice is focused on resolving the legal matter in the most practical and pragmatic way. I have dealt with many UK employment legal advisers in my career and Rebecca is one of the most proactive, helpful and balanced I have had the pleasure to work with. She is very good at explaining the risks and the likelihood of the identified risks and how to mitigate these.’

‘I am always impressed by Rosie Burbridge’s enthusiasm in all matters regarding IP, and in particular fashion law, her responsiveness and her professionalism.‘

‘Tom Carver is both approachable and knowledgeable across all aspects of IP.‘

‘They are extremely practical in approach – in IP, it is easy for costs and work to spiral out of control very quickly. That never happens with this team – we always receive concise advice which is easily executed, providing us with the IP protection we need with the lowest fuss possible.‘

‘Really professional, knowledgeable and most importantly, a real pleasure to deal with. Partners and associates are very personable. Have a broad range of in-house expertise.‘

‘Jo Glass is a unique lawyer who understands that there are occasions when a client needs urgent legal advice or assistance outside of the typical working day. When it comes to billing, Jo is always fair and very reasonable. Jo will often give a fixed price but go above and beyond to ensure that the legal work is carried out perfectly.’

‘Having worked with many law firms for over 20 years, gunnercooke is the first firm that has delivered on all fronts consistently. When we started our working relationship, we were a small client and we tended to use different law firms for different requirements. Due to the service standard that we received, we now use gunnercooke exclusively. However, the level of service we receive has not altered from when we were a small client to now when use the firm a number of times every week.’

‘Gunnercooke is an unsung hero in this market – they are proactive and really do devise tailor-made commercial solutions for clients.‘

‘The team I dealt with immediately understood my situation, taking the complexity of it in their stride.‘

‘They were able to offer excellent advice from first engagement through to resolution.‘

‘Small and niche practice, but with a highly skilled and experienced bench.‘

‘A very good firm with a standout performer in Shilpen Savani. He understands his client’s objectives and is an excellent negotiator who achieves great results. One to watch as his results when under pressure are exceptional.‘

‘Shilpen Savani is a highly competent lawyer, who is both open and creative in his approach to clients’ cases. He is not afraid to pursue difficult or novel arguments if it is in his client’s commercial interest, and he is clear sighted and constructive in his dealings with clients and opponents.‘

‘Fergus Buckley was highly professional, insightful, hard-working and very proactive. I am grateful for his assistance in my legal matter and the results that were achieved.‘

‘Fergus Buckley is a great tactician, has excellent commercial instincts, and is extremely good at managing client relations and providing input on tactics and strategy.‘

‘Great breadth of experience and expertise in a number of specialised fields, such as insurance and reinsurance disputes.‘

‘The associates are kind and diligent.‘

‘They fully understand facts of the cases and develop the best strategy based on such understanding.‘

‘They really try to understand the different working cultures of foreign clients.‘

‘David Breslin is excellent- he is diligent and responsive. Moreover, he is well-versed in complex commercial disputes, including insurance/reinsurance law; and is highly regarded, not only in Europe, but also throughout Asia-Pacific.‘

‘David Breslin reviews all important documents and is heavily involved in drafting submissions.‘

‘Matthew Grocock is a first-class and trustworthy property lawyer.’

‘Mike Taplin, Bev Simms. They offer a first class service.’

‘Always available and very hardworking.’

‘The property team at Gunnercooke are a refreshing and focused team that has a can do attitude.’

‘Mike Taplin: Very good understanding of what is required to get a deal done. Vast experience in property matters.’

‘Brendan Walsh and Sarah Gunton work as a seamless department and are both in tune to achieve timely and within budget transactions.’

‘Despite the difficulties brought about by the pandemic, Matthew Grocock was able to provide a seamless and comprehensive service, ably concluding most complex development arrangements.’

‘Our team at Gunnercooke is Sarah Gunton and Brendan Walsh. We of course, have access to other members as and when we require them however they are the core. The team ,supported by other specialists when needed, support us on all of our student and residential developments, including acquisitions, financing and sales. They are very proactive, thinking ahead on our needs, provide both legal and commercial advice in a timely and cost effective manner. We have recommended to numerous contacts and have had positive feedback.’

‘Matthew Grocock is a first-class and trustworthy property lawyer.’

‘Mike Taplin, Bev Simms. They offer a first class service.’

‘Always available and very hardworking.’

‘The property team at Gunnercooke are a refreshing and focused team that has a can do attitude.’

‘Mike Taplin: Very good understanding of what is required to get a deal done. Vast experience in property matters.’

‘Brendan Walsh and Sarah Gunton work as a seamless department and are both in tune to achieve timely and within budget transactions.’

‘Despite the difficulties brought about by the pandemic, Matthew Grocock was able to provide a seamless and comprehensive service, ably concluding most complex development arrangements.’

‘Our team at Gunnercooke is Sarah Gunton and Brendan Walsh. We of course, have access to other members as and when we require them however they are the core. The team ,supported by other specialists when needed, support us on all of our student and residential developments, including acquisitions, financing and sales. They are very proactive, thinking ahead on our needs, provide both legal and commercial advice in a timely and cost effective manner. We have recommended to numerous contacts and have had positive feedback.’

‘I work with Rebecca Ireland on a regular basis. Her strength and knowledge of our company makes everything we do easier to explain, but also in the relevant information that she sends to us. She is a pleasure to work with and nothing is ever too much.’

‘The Gunnercooke team is very slimline and their model is built around you as the client receiving advice from a partner, rather than a less qualified lawyer. I think the rates are very reasonable compared to other legal firms and the excellent advice provided.’

‘I work predominately with Rebecca Ireland and I would recommend her to any company or HR professional to use. Her advice is focused on resolving the legal matter in the most practical and pragmatic way. I have dealt with many UK employment legal advisers in my career and Rebecca is one of the most proactive, helpful and balanced I have had the pleasure to work with. She is very good at explaining the risks and the likelihood of the identified risks and how to mitigate these.’

‘Jo Glass is a unique lawyer who understands that there are occasions when a client needs urgent legal advice or assistance outside of the typical working day. When it comes to billing, Jo is always fair and very reasonable. Jo will often give a fixed price but go above and beyond to ensure that the legal work is carried out perfectly.’

‘Having worked with many law firms for over 20 years, gunnercooke is the first firm that has delivered on all fronts consistently. When we started our working relationship, we were a small client and we tended to use different law firms for different requirements. Due to the service standard that we received, we now use gunnercooke exclusively. However, the level of service we receive has not altered from when we were a small client to now when use the firm a number of times every week.’