Firm Profile > Boodle Hatfield LLP > London, England

‘The team always provides pragmatic and clear advice with a commercial focus. The response time is always exceptional and the lawyers all make complex transactions straightforward‘

‘Saskia Arthur provides clear, definitive advice to clients, identifying issues and finding solutions. She is always available to ensure that transactions take place as smoothly and efficiently as possible‘

‘The team at Boodle Hatfield fully understands the nuances of agricultural and rural estate property, which is vital in advising clients and enabling transactions to take place. There are fewer firms now who have this capability and Boodle Hatfield stands out as one’

‘Boodle Hatfield’s specialist art law practice is market-leading. The team has a wealth of experience advising artists, collectors, auction houses and museums. It could not have a better leader than Simon Fitzpatrick, who is calm and knowledgeable, and in Rebecca Foden and Becky Shaw it has two standout practitioners‘

‘This team is spot on regarding its industry knowledge and has a wealth of experience in this field of law, which make the firm a go-to address for art law. Its art law blog is a sign of its thought leadership‘

‘Simon Fitzpatrick stands out particularly for his pragmatic approach and extensive expertise. Rebecca Foden is sharp on details, strategic and dedicated, which makes her an asset on a case‘

‘Simon Fitzpatrick and Fred Clark have an excellent art market network and understand the legal requirements associated with the specific areas’

‘The team is highly professional, with a wide range of expertise, applied in a responsive and assertive manner. Simon Fitzpatrick is always analytical and perceptive, understanding issues from more than just a narrow legal perspective, recognising that behaviour and emotion must also be taken into account when devising a strategy for dealing with what are usually complex matters‘

‘Simon Fitzpatrick is a very strong head of department’

‘The practice has great private clients and for a small firm punches above its weight. For art litigation, Simon Fitzpatrick is sharp but approachable and well supported by Becky Shaw and Rebecca Foden. You would want them on your side ‘

‘Becky Shaw is very passionate and knowledgeable about art and has an excellent manner with clients. Fred Clark is a tenacious and ambitious lawyer who is bound to go far‘

‘The team manages to provide a first-class service and is a pleasure to work with. The practice brings heavyweight lawyers to any case and has huge experience in dealing with the biggest trust and estate disputes in the UK. Alongside that profile, it also manages to deliver a bespoke client service and a personal touch, which clients really appreciate‘

‘Andrea Zavos is an outstanding lawyer. Not only does she have enormous experience and expertise in this area but she never loses sight of her clients’ objectives. She is extremely tough and stands up to her opponents without ever falling out with them and that is not to be underestimated.’

‘Mark Lindley is outstandingly clever with a real passion for this area of law. He is extremely sensible and pragmatic and holds his ground while never being unduly aggressive‘

‘Andrea Zavos is a super star who has had an extraordinarily good year‘

‘Andrea Zavos and Simon Ryland do everything to avoid litigation and come up with a sensible solution to try to find the way out of conflict. Mark Lindley is also an excellent litigator who is a very nice guy, very sharp and very smart‘

‘A dynamic team that does a wide range of work. Mark Lindley is extremely bright and driven and prepared to go the extra mile for his clients. James Woods-Davison is a rising star in the department‘

‘Mark Lindley is extremely bright, thorough and responsive‘

‘Mark Lindley is one of the brightest young partners in the London market in this field. He is unflappable and knowledgeable in equal measure‘

‘Simon Rylatt and Mark Lindley both have extremely sharp minds and stand out for their excellent legal expertise and experience in cross-border trust and estate disputes. Their advice is incredibly clear‘

‘Collegiate and commercially minded team. Key strength is their strong finance background and understanding which means they can understand client needs. Nimble team who are quick to think and act.‘

‘Rahul Thakrar is very commercially minded and explains and communicates with clients very clearly and comprehensively which is greatly appreciated.‘

‘Rahul Thakrar is our key contact. An extremely talented lawyer with a great eye for detail. We involve Rahul in all aspects of our transactions so that he can provide us with advice across the piece.‘

‘Pragmatic and reasonably priced compared to the bigger firms.‘

‘Jane Ireland is the partner we deal with – she has a common sense, no-nonsense approach which is most refreshing.‘

‘I am impressed by their personal approach; the honest, long-term advice and the speed that they come back to me. Reem Al–Jumaily is fantastic and is an asset to the firm. I applaud the diversity and the amount of women working in the firm.’

‘Reem Al–Jumaily is one of the best lawyers I have worked with in over 20 years. I have referred so many clients to her who have also been blown away by her professionalism and determination. She is a testament to the firm.’

‘The team consistently over-performs, mainly by continually thinking of both the primary aims of the work that it is undertaking and also the most efficient manner to achieve these goals‘

‘Simon Rylatt is a joy to work with. He is unusually responsive for such a busy practitioner. He is very technically adept and at the same time emphasises common sense and practicality in his advice‘

‘Simon Rylatt excels at taking complex technical advice and distilling it into client communications that can be understood by non-technical team members and clients‘

‘Salpy Kouyoumjian and Hayden Bailey are excellent practitioners‘

‘Salpy fights her clients’ corner and finds creative solutions‘

‘Hayden Bailey is a first-class lawyer who has broad expertise and a sharp eye for detail. He has a breadth of knowledge outside his standard specialism that helps him counsel his clients on the different paths that they will need to navigate’

‘Salpy Kouyoumjian is very professional, yet friendly. She has a huge wealth of knowledge and an excellent sense of humour as well. I love working with her‘

‘Matthew Bennett is a great addition‘

‘They are efficient, clear-thinking and provide practical solutions to problems. Always responsive and inspire confidence.’

‘Andrew Wilmot-Smith always comes up with a solution. I never worry about whether he has missed something.’

‘The prestige of their name continues to be deserved as the service is always attentive.’

‘Their advice is always well grounded and easily understood.’

‘Dennis Ko particularly provides a personal service and understanding of our business needs.’

‘Dennis Ko works hard to ensure that once agreed a sale progresses.’

‘They are efficient, clear-thinking and provide practical solutions to problems. Always responsive and inspire confidence.’

‘Andrew Wilmot-Smith always comes up with a solution. I never worry about whether he has missed something.’

‘The prestige of their name continues to be deserved as the service is always attentive.’

‘Their advice is always well grounded and easily understood.’

‘Dennis Ko particularly provides a personal service and understanding of our business needs.’

‘Dennis Ko works hard to ensure that once agreed a sale progresses.’

‘This team has real ability with James Ferguson and Emily Brand. They are both excellent lawyers and provide first-rate client care. Emily Brand is highly intelligent, tenacious, excellent with clients and gets great results‘

‘Boodle Hatfield offers an expert team specialising in complex and high-net-worth matrimonial finance cases. From associate to partner, all members of the team are experts in their field. Although the team is small, the expertise is large. Client care is exceptional and the team fight hard to secure the best possible results for their clients‘

‘James Ferguson is a superb strategist – someone you would not want to play chess against’

‘Boodle Hatfield is a well-regarded, long-established firm that remains a go-to for family law. Emily Brand is an outstanding family lawyer, with enormous drive and insight‘

‘James Ferguson brings great authority to the team he heads. The very talented Harriet Errington and the incredibly smart Katie O’Callaghan fully deserve their recent elevation to partnership‘

‘Great client focus and real commitment to achieving outstanding results. Emily Brand shows utter dedication and charm. She will leave no stone unturned in advancing clients’ interests. Katie O’Callaghan and Harriet Errington offer pragmatic advice and support‘

‘Katie O’Callaghan combines an extraordinary eye for detail with an expansive memory. You can ask her anything about any case and she has the answer at her fingertips‘

‘The lawyers are amazing – hardworking, clever, thoughtful and competent. They are always there when I need and are understanding. I trust them, I listen to and respect their opinion and I know they are on my side and doing their best to look after me‘

‘A good commercial and residential property litigation team with a breadth of experience and very solid knowledge of the West End property market.

Kellie Jones – recently appointed to partner. Good analytical skills and a tactical approach to litigation.’

‘They’re really on the ball, and great at giving sensible, practical advice to clients in a form which enables them to understand the implications of their decisions properly.‘

‘Very practical, realistic and pragmatic advice with clear commercial reality.’.

‘Kellie Jones and Colin Young form a small but very effective team

Kellie and Colin are both experienced wise and efficient. They are particularly excellent in respect of residential property and leasehold enfranchisement.’

‘The team works seamlessly together and clearly get on well – you have a real sense of dealing with a team, rather than individuals who cover for each other as needed but aren’t particularly clued in on what’s going on.’

‘Superb breadth of experience; always a pleasure to work with. Peerless in their field.’

The practice is very practical and commercial in its approach. The team listen, understand and advise at the key moments to make a practical difference. The team also don’t spend huge amounts of time explaining the possible outcomes but focus on the outcome I would like.

They listen well; really listen to what the objectives are. They evaluate the issue from alternate angles and make recommendations. They will also challenge as appropriate which makes them more than just a processing team. They are open to new ideas and approaches and hugely respect the cultural differences across the globe.

The two stand out individuals are Sarah Latham and Simon Fitzpatrick. Two truly exceptional legal professionals.

Good communication, accessible, professional.

Good commercial sense, quick to understand issues, responsive.

The team were fantastically professional, completely understood the nature of the dispute and gave us excellent advice on the strategy to resolve, and we eventually reached a satisfactory conclusion.

I was impressed with the whole team, Rebecca Foden was a pleasure to work with.

Highly competent and efficient, responsive and pragmatic

Great team work with proper back up, very clear vision and a personal touch.

Excellent sectoral knowledge and close attention to detail and client needs.

Simon Fitzpatrick and Sarah Latham: extraordinary commitment to the client’s cause.

‘Excellent technical knowledge and able to provide innovative solutions. Practical and always helpful. Eleanor Sepanski stands out’

‘John Wevill is emotionally engaged with issues and is always reliable, available and responsive.’ 

‘Boodle Hatfield’s construction and property teams provide a very personable partner-led service. They are especially good working with private lay clients guiding them through the construction process and acting as the client’s eyes and ears de-risking a project at all stages.’ 

‘John Weevil and Oliver Johnson show great attention to detail and are also tenacious when they have to be but also pragmatic at the same time.’

‘A smaller, partner-led team which I found to be very commercial, pragmatic and practical. They do very well with their property-heavy and landed estate caseload.’

‘Adam Chamberlain is outstanding. He has a very steady hand on the tiller and is utterly unflappable.’

‘Their broad experience across multiple sectors, added to their detailed knowledge and experience in real estate and property finance, makes them invaluable and unique.’

‘Adam Chamberlain has deep knowledge of his field, an accurate, broad view and experience in property and finance. He does not hesitate to spend the right time on the right matter until we have the right answers, and he has directed the process to the desired result.’

‘I have dealt with Boodle Hatfield both as a private client and a trustee for a large landed family estate for many decades. BH have handled all matters professionally.’

‘Very good rounded private client practice with strong property and probate as well as tax. They provide individual attention not just teams of people.’