Excello Law > London, England > Firm Profile

‘The team boasts deep-rooted expertise honed through years of hands-on experience serving senior executives across diverse industries. Their adeptness in understanding the unique challenges faced by executives enables them to offer insightful guidance and solutions tailored to individual client needs. I am always impressed at the focus they bring to a client’s case, usually across years if prolonged, and the practicality and care they show in advising clients usually leads to an excellent outcome.’

‘Hina Belitz is always impressive. She is hugely experienced across the whole range of employment, partnership, commercial and corporate law, and clients are always very well looked after. She is also excellent at putting together a team, including counsel, to focus on a particular issue or claim.’

‘I dealt with Nelu Abeygunasekera. She provided excellent and clear advice as a result of which I was able to confirm a satisfactory agreement with my employers.’

‘Nelu Abeygunasekera is an outstanding lawyer and I have passed her name onto several colleagues. Nelu takes the time to understand the issue, needs and financial constraints of clients. She advises when the client can do some work to keep costs down. She takes the emotion out of the situation and is clear when speaking with clients. She has excellent knowledge and is good at balancing the law with commercial decisions and she is readily available for clients. She has a way of instilling confidence and establishing a professional, yet personal relationship, with the client.’

‘I am very confident in referring work to Excello. David Greenhalgh has an excellent reputation and is commercial, savvy and client focused.’

‘The firm has a growing reputation in the financial services sector and frequently obtains excellent results over better known, including Magic Circle, firms. Its national reach means that it can provide services to clients from anywhere and often leads to more a cost-effective fee structure for its clients.’

‘Excello Law offers a unique team of employment law experts with a diversified set of skills and experiences that allows each situation to be assessed from a variety of angles and scenarios.’

‘David Greenhalgh is an excellent lawyer. He read the situation very well, suggesting a tough approach which at the same time did keep a door open for an amicable solution, helping steering the conversation in the right direction. His suggestions about how to react to certain inputs were tactically and strategically key in changing my employer’s attitude towards the entire case.’

‘The team is extremely knowledgeable and quick to react to instructions. They have a complete understanding of their clients’ needs and they provide advice and solutions that are pragmatic and achievable.’

‘The team is able provide a wide range of services as they work closely with colleagues to ensure that all requirements are met in an efficient manner by using the correct people.’

‘An independent and versatile practice with strong legal expertise, they provide solid advice across the whole spectrum of insolvency.’

‘Annabel Whittaker is extremely knowledgeable and has a complete understanding of both personal and corporate matters. Annabel is able to distill complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner so that all risks and potential rewards are fully understood before commitment to a strategy.’

‘Annabel Whittaker and Victoria Dunstall are two of the most highly respected insolvency lawyers in the East Midlands, and they are a real asset to Excello. ’

‘Both Annabel Whittaker and Victoria Dunstall are able to offer a personal service, and they ensure matters are seen through to completion, offering continuity and peace of mind to the client.’

‘Swati Somaiya is an exceptionally good family lawyer. Her advice is always timely, easy to understand and practical. She is a highly knowledgeable and technically brilliant lawyer and always fights for the best outcome for her clients.’

‘Swati Somaiya is an excellent solicitor, willing to go the extra mile in everything she does. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field which provided me with confidence and reassurance.’

‘Excello Law are very experienced and extremely capable firm.’

‘I have to highlight the work of Swati Somaiya. She is an excellent lawyer. Hardworking and devoted to meeting her client’s needs. She is a brilliant team player and provides all the support required.’

‘Excello Law’s Family Law Department is unique in its comprehensive approach to assisting clients through the traumatic experience of family break-up. What sets them apart is their commitment to providing practical and honest advice, ensuring that clients’ interests are protected and the best possible solutions are achieved for both adults and children involved.’

‘Swati Somaiya is truly exceptional in her field, and her standout qualities are evident in both her approach to cases and her interactions with clients. What truly distinguishes Swati from her competitors is her unwavering commitment to providing professional, pragmatic, and personable service in every aspect of family law.’

‘One of the key reasons I hold Swati Somaiya in such high regard is her remarkable ability to navigate clients through what can often be a tumultuous and emotionally charged period of their lives. Her understanding of the emotional toll of separation is invaluable, and she tailors her services to meet the unique needs of each client with compassion and empathy.’

‘Richard Osborne is a consummate professional. He has a thorough knowledge of the area of law we engage him in, and more importantly a practical approach to advising us. He understands our business needs and is extremely prompt in responding.’

‘On each occasion, regardless of location or individual, I have found the law firm to be welcoming and approachable.’

‘The firm embraces a very good work ethic and vision with all partners presenting themselves motivated and client driven.’

‘Alex has proven to be very personable, engages well and articulates a reassuring understanding and an empathy toward the client’s situation. Very keen to understand the detail to help determine next steps.’

‘Alex showed an awareness of weaknesses and flaws put forward by opposing council allowing her to formulate a strong and persuasive argument within her written responses.’

‘A collaborative approach to sensible pragmatic advice.’

‘They listened intently and strived to understand my area of work to better represent my case. They were sympathetic and measured. Emyr Kerfoot and Alexandra Collett stand out.’

‘Excello provides good quality, cost-effective legal dispute resolution services with modern offices and a good gender balance.’

‘Alex Collett and Emyr Kerfoot are both excellent, client-friendly senior commercial litigators with experience of contractual and corporate disputes.’

‘Excello Law is a nationwide practice, but it is exceptionally strong in the North West, Liverpool, Chester and beyond. The key strength of the team at Excello is that it is a team of individual specialists.’

‘Dominic McGinn is a fantastic litigator and dispute resolution specialist. His range of expertise is wide and he is always focused on a commercial solution.’

‘Always provide a good service and good advice.’

‘Dominic McGinn excellent, takes a practical approach and great service.’

‘Excello Law are always highly efficient and tenacious representatives for the respondent – and employer – side of claims. They definitely keep a weather eye on the practicality and cost of defending proceedings, and are great at spotting strategic opportunities for negotiation.’ 

‘Hina Belitz always provides careful, useful and cogent advice, and has a real knack for expressing this in simple and straightforward language to help clients understand the nuances of the legal issues at hand. She is great at managing expectations.’

‘Whenever I use Excello I deal with Hina Belitz, who has helped me over many years. She is very competent, understands clearly client objectives, is open and honest and very commercial.’

‘The client facing approach, common sense as well as expertise. David Greenhalgh is one of the most personable, commercial, practical employment law experts I have ever come across.’

‘Nelu Abeygunasekera is the most brilliant and outstanding solicitor, and just the right person you need, especially when dealing with complex, difficult and often hostile employment negotiations.’

‘Sarah King is always approachable, thorough and engaging – I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my employment law advice!’

‘We have always dealt with Nelu Abeygunasekera, who has handled our enquiries promptly and given sound advice. We will always be advised of alternative solutions and the best course of action for our business.’

‘Sarah King is fabulous to work with. I always feel in very good hands and never patronised. Sarah is down to earth and a pleasure to work alongside on a case.’

‘Vanessa Williams stood out for her legal acumen and her can-do attitude. She was available to us as required, was happy to explain as well as draft, and took the time to really understand what we wanted rather than rely on precedents. The turnaround was exceptional.’ 

‘Madelene Schofield-Wittingham is a breath of fresh air in comparison to other solicitors I have dealt with. Madelene is excellent at quickly getting to grips with the challenges at hand, what the issues are, and how to deal with them.’ 

‘I have worked with Sue Boyall for some years. She has supplied my clients with first class legal support negotiating leases and is also an excellent trainer. I greatly enjoy working with her.’

‘Vanessa Williams has provided advice and guidance for a number of years. She has expertise in dealing with charities and has a measured approach to some of the more challenging issues we have been dealing with.’

‘Vanessa Williams, head of the charity team, is very knowledgeable and thorough. Vanessa is generous and understanding in her approach, flexible, patient, and honest.’

‘Sue Boyall is absolutely outstanding and is everything that I could want from a lawyer. She is massively knowledgeable, calm and calming with her client. She is wonderful in negotiations pulling the other side back in such an excellent manner that they could not take offence.’

‘Sue Boyall is flexible and works quickly. She understands us well and this helps getting work done efficiently.’

‘We have dealt with Vanessa Williams who has a very good understanding of the sector and has provided information and documentation in a timely and efficient manner combined with a friendly approach.’

‘Very commercial and forward-thinking.’

‘Steve Thomas is a great all round advisor.’

‘A highly experienced team with niche expertise in employee benefit trust claims and guarantee claims against directors by insolvency practitioners and insolvent companies. Excellent reputation in the marketplace, as evidenced by the high profile clients they act for.’

‘Steve Thomas is a tenacious, technically superb, commercial and very client-focused lawyer. Anna Shaw is a very clear communicator with excellent legal acumen. She is very good at seeing the bigger picture, unflappable under pressure and able to focus on the best points in a case and how to address any weaknesses.’

‘A wide spectrum of work means a depth of experience in both corporate and personal insolvency, whether transactional or litigious. Always demonstrate a good analysis of the relevant issues, meaning efficient advice is always provided to the client, cutting directly to the nub of the issues.’

‘As far as litigation is concerned, always demonstrate commerciality, concentrating on achieving the best outcome for the client.’

‘The firm has a strong experience in insolvency and litigation, but also have a lot of experience in other areas of law so can advise on solutions that may not be directly related to these matters.’

‘The partners at the firm are very commercial and forward-thinking.’

‘Swati Somaiya is an exceptionally good family lawyer. Her advice is always timely, easy to understand and practical. She is a highly knowledgeable and technically brilliant lawyer and always fights for the best outcome for her clients.’

‘Swati Somaiya is an excellent solicitor, willing to go the extra mile in everything she does. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field which provided me with confidence and reassurance.’

‘Excello Law are very experienced and extremely capable firm.’

‘I have to highlight the work of Swati Somaiya. She is an excellent lawyer. Hardworking and devoted to meeting her client’s needs. She is a brilliant team player and provides all the support required.’

‘Excello Law’s Family Law Department is unique in its comprehensive approach to assisting clients through the traumatic experience of family break-up. What sets them apart is their commitment to providing practical and honest advice, ensuring that clients’ interests are protected and the best possible solutions are achieved for both adults and children involved.’

‘Swati Somaiya is truly exceptional in her field, and her standout qualities are evident in both her approach to cases and her interactions with clients. What truly distinguishes Swati from her competitors is her unwavering commitment to providing professional, pragmatic, and personable service in every aspect of family law.’

‘One of the key reasons I hold Swati Somaiya in such high regard is her remarkable ability to navigate clients through what can often be a tumultuous and emotionally charged period of their lives. Her understanding of the emotional toll of separation is invaluable, and she tailors her services to meet the unique needs of each client with compassion and empathy.’

‘Richard Osborne is a consummate professional. He has a thorough knowledge of the area of law we engage him in, and more importantly a practical approach to advising us. He understands our business needs and is extremely prompt in responding.’

‘Very commercial and forward-thinking.’

‘Steve Thomas is a great all round advisor.’

‘A highly experienced team with niche expertise in employee benefit trust claims and guarantee claims against directors by insolvency practitioners and insolvent companies. Excellent reputation in the marketplace, as evidenced by the high profile clients they act for.’

‘Steve Thomas is a tenacious, technically superb, commercial and very client-focused lawyer. Anna Shaw is a very clear communicator with excellent legal acumen. She is very good at seeing the bigger picture, unflappable under pressure and able to focus on the best points in a case and how to address any weaknesses.’

‘A wide spectrum of work means a depth of experience in both corporate and personal insolvency, whether transactional or litigious. Always demonstrate a good analysis of the relevant issues, meaning efficient advice is always provided to the client, cutting directly to the nub of the issues.’

‘As far as litigation is concerned, always demonstrate commerciality, concentrating on achieving the best outcome for the client.’

‘The firm has a strong experience in insolvency and litigation, but also have a lot of experience in other areas of law so can advise on solutions that may not be directly related to these matters.’

‘The partners at the firm are very commercial and forward-thinking.’