Firm Profile > Squire Patton Boggs > London, England

‘The litigation team has a reputation for meticulous attention to detail. It exploits the latest technology to achieve the best results and cut costs‘

‘Christopher Webber is a masterful technical lawyer and delivers consistently exceptional service for his clients.‘

‘Kate Wakeham is exceptional.‘

‘Tom Noble is a very efficient and bright associate.‘

‘The team is very professional, effective and available’

‘Experts in my industry, which makes the team always valuable’

‘Rob Elvin is very knowledgeable, very seasoned – he has a huge amount of experience’

‘ SPB provide a source of information and direction which enables our business to make informed choices as to the decisions we make with regards our legal duties and its implementation. Their ability to be contactable at a moment’s notice has been a key feature and the ability to expand our communication net to their overseas offices via our UK contact has proved decisive in understanding how other foreign legislative requirements can be met’

‘Gary Lewis provides us with an unbiased opinion based on how and what the legal system requires of us and how to fulfil our duties as an employer. He is considered a highly valuable member of our business’

‘Squire Patton Boggs understand not only the law, but our culture and are prepared to stand up for our interests, even when we had to deal with pressure from central government.‘

‘Long personal involvement with the trustees. Deep understanding of the issues faced by the scheme. Very good collaboration with other advisers. Easy to deal with. Thorough and professional‘.

‘What stands out for me is SPB’s ability and willingness to use their undoubted technical legal knowledge to provide practical advice of use in the real world; they are not ‘ivory tower’ lawyers. Their written and verbal advice is always clear, to the point and provided on time, even when dealing with challenging timescales‘.

‘High level of integrity and specialist knowledge. They are honest and friendly. If they don’t know the answer they find a specialist in the wider team that does. Very able to think and debate on their feet. Wendy Hunter is outstanding in her knowledge and delivery. Very helpful in meetings to bring the group back to the core issue.‘.

‘Wendy Hunter is on a par with the best non-contentious pensions lawyers: she has the perfect analytical mind for the intricacies of pensions legislation and documentation, and provides a superb client service. Anyone who does not use her is missing out. Kirsty Bartlett is a rather different personality and the perfect foil to Wendy: she is instinctively lighter-touch and more overtly client friendly, but couples those qualities with a comprehensive knowledge of the subject and is a first rate practitioner.’

‘Clifford Sims is vastly experienced and has a very sure touch‘.

‘Kirsty Bartlett’s approach is eminently pragmatic which is really helpful from an efficiency perspective‘.

‘The SPB team has real strength and depth and is a pleasure to work with. Stand out for me is Wendy Hunter, who has a huge understanding of pensions issues particularly relevant to regulated utilities and whose advice is valued by trustees and sponsors in that environment accordingly‘.

‘Clifford Sims is an experienced and knowledgeable partner, friendly, relaxed and approachable but determined to achieve a balanced and pragmatic solution for his clients. Inside his velvet glove there is a hand of steel‘.

‘Squire Patton Boggs pulled out all the stops to help us when we were in need of urgent advice. Victoria Leigh marshalled a team that was calm in a crisis and managed to turn round a situation where we were on the back foot and facing a substantial claim into one much more manageable in terms of both quantum and timescales. They matched an aggressive opponent with their own tenacity and quickly got to grips with an area of law that was both complex and rapidly developing‘.

‘SPB are true experts in pensions disputes. The expansive knowledge and experience they provide in every case is standout. My experience is that they combine that with a real commercial eye on practical solutions for a client and a determination to get a pragmatic outcome at sensible cost.’

‘Pensions disputes often involve long nights, expensive decisions and gruelling workloads. Client management skills, and frankly just pleasant people to work with, are increasingly important.’

‘In my view Victoria Leigh and her team stand out for three reasons: first, its client service/value for money; second, their willingness to go above and beyond in providing a full service; and third, being so nice to work with.

‘They combine that with a real commercial eye on practical solutions for a client and a determination to get a pragmatic outcome at sensible cost‘.

‘It is difficult to think of partners in other firms with comparable knowledge and experience in this field to Victoria Leigh. She consistently deftly deploys that expertise to secure commercial outcomes for her clients. She is unflappable. Victoria is precisely the individual you want in your corner. There is a notable difference in her approach to many competitors in that she is very much a team player. It is also worth noting the efforts Victoria goes to to develop her team and give opportunities and support to more junior lawyers‘.

‘Rebecca Green stands out as an associate. Rebecca conducts litigation far beyond her PQE. She combines being a very reliable and safe pair of hands, with a creative approach. Rebecca is willing to consider different strategic options and flexibly responds to each case on its own merits. She is tirelessly devoted to client outcomes. She stands out from competitors for her ability to analyse the chess-moves involved in complex litigation, and lead (or, at the bare minimum, meaningfully contribute) to team discussions. She can be trusted to run matters on her own which others her PQE would require supervision on‘.

‘Professionalism of the team, always available including and most importantly the senior people. Capacity to put complex things into simple and short explanatory emails (quite a unique quality to find in the industry practise!).’

‘Excellent team with deep knowledge of the industry. Swift, practical advice tailored to the specifics of the transaction. Excellent communication and client care.’

‘Trevor Ingle, partner. Great industry expert and M&A lawyer, capable to simplify complicated legal (and commercial as needed) matters and explain them in the less legalistic possible way.’

‘Trevor Ingle is a pleasure to work with. He has consistently been extremely responsive to our needs and has always given exceptional advice. In particular he will take the time to understand the transaction and tailor the level of detail required to an appropriate level.’

‘Very proactive in responding to requests and in adapting to the changing nature of the deal‘

‘Always ready to help and made themselves available at short notice, even after the deal had gone quiet for a while‘

‘Squires has a long tradition of acting in high-profile sports matters. They are a go-to practice for sports, particularly in contentious matters and M&A. ‘

‘Stephen Sampson is one of the market leaders for contentious work in sport. He knows all the issues and is extremely hard working. He is a great person to have on your team and a difficult opponent to face. Particularly strong in football related matters.’

‘The cross-border team led by Paula Laird has very substantial experience with ABL transactions and is leading in the ABL niche market. The team has strong knowledge both on market practices and on legal aspects. ABL deals are by nature fairly complicated and Squire Patton Boggs team is very able to navigate clients through the minefield, where clients tend not to have any experience with the legal and operational aspects of an ABL arrangement.’

‘Paula Laird is an efficient leader of the pack; smart and practical.’

‘Paula Laird is an ABL expert with in-depth knowledge.’

‘Tom Dell’Avvocato brings attention to detail, responsiveness and accessibility.’

‘Their considerable sector expertise and knowledge of specific processes and procedures sets them ahead of their competition. This coupled with extensive knowledge of our market place always ensures robust and commercially acceptable advice and support when needed.’

‘Whilst professionalism and focus is to be expected, it is the flexibility, availability and personal care (especially from the partners) that makes the difference. A real effort is made to understand the client and what is important for them, and that is truly felt when dealing with the SPB team.’

‘The team has huge experience, knowledge of the law, and is responsive and easy to work with.’

‘The team understands what we are looking to achieve and approaches work in a pragmatic and commercially minded way.’

‘Andrew Sprake is pragmatic and helpful.’

‘I had the pleasure of working with Pat Ryan and Pippa Botham on a large residential conditional contract. Both are proactive, commercial and personable individuals. Their understanding and handling of the key issues and individuals involved was excellent.’

‘Patrick Ryan is a rarity in the commercial world, in that he proves to be 100% reliable and consistent in all our dealings. A breadth and depth of knowledge and experience that seem boundless. Always happy to explore alternative approaches and find a solution, he is invaluable to us in our transactions.’

‘Pippa Botham regularly impresses with her ability to deal with issues arising in a transaction in the most proactive ways. Her tenacity is admirable as is her ability to understand the commercial view in achieving the most appropriate outcomes.’

Caroline Noblet is a tremendous leader of SPB’s employment practice. She seamlessly coordinates with SPB employment lawyers in other countries, including those at partner firms in countries in which SPB does not have offices.

There is nobody whose advice I trust more than the employment law partner David Whincup.  He’s practical and commercial with a healthy dose of humour

Caroline Noblet – Caroline leads the team and is exceptionally client-focused and easy to deal with.

‘Wide and diverse practice. Good industrial and property client base.’

‘Rob Elvin – long standing leader in environment. Dave Gordon – strong tactician and very capable team leader.’

‘Andrew Wilkinson was able to delegate to an experienced team of experts to provide advice on IT and Data, commercial and data protections issues.’

‘What I thought was unique was the really attentive service from the team , which felt like dealing with a familiar friendly in-house lawyer, but with the power and resourcing of a big law firm that can make anything happen quickly and efficiently.’

‘Andrew Wilkinson was extremely professional and delivered on all occasions.’

‘The individuals get the bigger picture and understand the commercial realities we, as their clients, operate in.’

‘Their advice is thorough and actionable.’

‘SPB provides business oriented practical advice.’

‘Francesco Libertore stands out in his ability to provide pragmatic and practical advice. He is constantly looking for ways to add value and is highly responsive and client oriented.’

‘Christopher Webber of Squire Patton Boggs is a masterful technical lawyer and delivers consistently exceptional service for his clients.’

‘Very organised and supportive.

Christopher Webber: pleasant, organised, supportive and intelligent. Katherine Wakeham: ditto and determined.’

‘Squire Patton Boggs’ London team is a strong team that is rising in its profile in the market. It competes at a very high level on international arbitration work.’

‘Michael Davar – a rising star associate that will go extra mile for a good result.’

‘George von Mehren is the team leader. He is the key person who leads the team to make proper legal strategy and organise/assign the team and members in a most effective way. Under his excellent leadership, our case and legal issues are properly resolved. The legal strategies he made have made great contributions to the preferable solution we could achieve for an important high value international arbitration case. He is a very capable, experienced and responsible counsel, team leader and working partner.’

‘Max Rockall partner at SPB has been outstanding in delivering quick accurate information and management, pulling together a first class team from those at his disposal, ensuring the right people are on the job and the required service is quickly and efficiently being executed. His relaxed yet highly professional management approach gives confidence the job is being resourced and executed as best it can. His attention to detail and quick understanding of the brief first class, he is a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Ben Holland is very responsible and has a wide outlook and knowledge in technical matters which is important in cases where high tech equipment is the subject.’

‘The first thing that comes to mind is the professional way that the SPB team deal every issue whether of immense importance or otherwise.’

‘We have worked with this firm for many years and in that time have had excellent results. The team are efficient, knowledgeable and personable.’

‘Nicola Smith is our main contact and is very through when dealing with a case and provides great communication. The attention to detail when dealing with a contentious case has been vital in our outcomes, particularly reviews/ appeals, which fortunately is not something we deal with on a regular basis.’

‘They have a depth and range of pharmaceutical industry knowledge, built up and sustained over many years. Professionals providing advice in a form that enables swift implementation.’

‘Adrian Spooner is outstanding. His legal advice is based on practical understanding, and he is an expert at scenario planning and trend identification. He is able to translate legislation from the statute book into how it will be implemented in the UK and other parts of Europe.’

‘Fast feedback on enquiries with preliminary analysis even in the first email. Direct contact with executive lawyer not only with partner which is speed up the process. Advise and support on first stages even before commercial issues agreed. Support from colleagues in other jurisdictions in cross-border cases even in countries where the firm does not have own office.’

‘Ben Holland is very responsible and has a wide outlook and knowledge of technical matters which is important in cases where high tech equipment is the subject.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable about the catering industry. It can relate to real life examples well.‘

‘Nicola Smith is diligent, knowledgeable and responsive.‘

‘I’ve been impressed by the practical and commercial advice provided by Squire Patton Boggs. Unlike other firms, I don’t worry that the firm is looking for billable hours but rather spends the time to understand the business need, works with clients to contain costs and avoid surprises.‘

‘My primary dealings are with Carlton Daniel who has been a great gatekeeper to the firms resources, knowledgeable about our business and ultimately customer-centric when proposing services. I’ve found him to be always available, responsive and a pleasure to work with.’

‘A a tight-knit and very capable team, well-able to handle high value, complex and fast-moving disputes against well-armed opponents.‘

‘The difference is direct partner contact and access to specialist lawyers. The team are not only able to provide constructive legal advice but also provide commercial solutions, which mitigates risk & exposure in respect to the situation that has arisen.‘

‘Strong black letter lawyers with good commercial acumen.‘

‘Lili Yip is fantastically tenacious, pragmatic and cost aware, with credit control debtor litigation.‘

‘Gareth Timms is  a ‘fighting general’ – up to speed on the detail, not afraid to get his hands dirty, and willing to lead the charge. Very commercial, and a pleasure to work with.‘

‘Knowledgeable and always able to deliver on what has been requested, no matter how tight the time-frame or complicated the matter. Always willing to go the extra mile’

‘The team has huge experience, knowledge of the law, and is responsive and easy to work with.’

‘The team understands what we are looking to achieve and approaches work in a pragmatic and commercially minded way.’

‘Andrew Sprake is pragmatic and helpful.’

‘I had the pleasure of working with Pat Ryan and Pippa Botham on a large residential conditional contract. Both are proactive, commercial and personable individuals. Their understanding and handling of the key issues and individuals involved was excellent.’

‘Patrick Ryan is a rarity in the commercial world, in that he proves to be 100% reliable and consistent in all our dealings. A breadth and depth of knowledge and experience that seem boundless. Always happy to explore alternative approaches and find a solution, he is invaluable to us in our transactions.’

‘Pippa Botham regularly impresses with her ability to deal with issues arising in a transaction in the most proactive ways. Her tenacity is admirable as is her ability to understand the commercial view in achieving the most appropriate outcomes.’

‘Plenty of people to work on cases, and not frightened of hard work.’

‘A good team, particularly in the form of Francesco Liberatore.’

‘Francesco Liberatore manages to be both brilliant and charming. He is the standout individual in the department, highly noted both for his work ethic, knowledge of European law and superb people skills.’

‘Depth of experience in competition law. Loyal clients, good caseload.’

‘Diarmiud Ryan is a pleasure to work with; fights hard for his clients; is a good strategic thinker and has excellent client skills.’

‘Erling Estellon is devoted to his cases and is a hard worker.’

‘The key strength of this team is that they really care about what is the best for their clients and they are willing to go extra mile to make sure of the best outcome. They are good at helping me to fully understand the risk, implications so I can make the best informed decisions for my business. Their team clearly have very strong working relationship between them across different function and area of expertise, as they can always bring different experts into the conversation when it’s needed.’

‘Kerry Lee is highly effective and also very pragmatic. Throughout the process, he explained things in great detail so I got the full picture of all pros and cons. He would actively bring suggestions to me which could benefit my business. He also understood the importance of cost control for my business and was always willing to suggest cost-effective ways to achieve our business goals.’

‘Kerry Lee clearly has a real passion for IP law. He is very proactive and offers clear advice. He has a focus on what is right for the client, rather than what produces the largest invoice. I have rarely come across a lawyer who is so passionate about their particular discipline.’

‘The team is reliable, effective and easy to work with. They accommodate and understand our needs with a can-do approach. Whenever something comes up, I know I can count on them to help me better deal with the issue at hand.’

‘Kerry Lee’s deep knowledge of IP combined with his in-house experience provides him with the empathy and strategic view that general counsels love to see in law firm’s partners.’

‘Great client service, attentive and responsive. Will always make time and deliver to a high standard.’

‘The availability of the team is remarkable and humbling. But what sets this team apart is the deep level of knowledge and practical business sense.’

‘The team quickly develops a strong understanding of their clients’ business and the particular needs and delivers catered advice. The quality of their advice has been proven in time and it is humbling seeing this team never makes any mistakes.The team seems to be on top of the rapid changes in this area as they happen. They know their way around complicated processes and details.’

‘I could not be happier with the work that Annabel Mace and her team have done. The advice has been sound, the support continuous and the ultimate result what I wanted.’

‘Supinder Sian’s responsiveness, attention to detail, high standard of delivery and subject matter knowledge make him excellent to work with.’

‘Annabel Mace has been a reliable business partner to our company and has been able to help us navigate with ease urgent and complex issues. She makes complicated things seem simple, and the advice is always very clear and easy to follow – the ingredients of good counsel. Annabel has always showed strong expertise and ensured a good communication with our team.’

‘Supinder Sian is well connected and always up to date, which makes all the difference in getting things done.’

‘Graeme Bradley is an industry heavyweight.’

‘The team at Squire Patton Boggs under Matthew Mulqueen is unique due to the long term business relationship we have with Matthew. Matthew has supported us for several years and has a unique commercial understanding of our business.’

‘Matthew has a depth of experience in the offshore wind industry, which, in my experience, very few advisers can match. This, along with his excellent technical knowledge and commercially informed approach, makes Matthew a go to member of our project deal teams.‘

‘Speed of response, depth of knowledge across a breadth of areas, PE experience, international network.’

‘The team all demonstrated very strong technical skills, but importantly showed a detailed understanding of what we were trying to achieve and how it would be best achieved with the characters involved.’

‘They are very proactive, pragmatic and commercial. They never give the impression of being on the clock and are very comfortable bringing in other experts from around the firm to provide advice early in a process. As with most corporate sales processes, our sale was complicated and at times stressful, the team managed this process effectively and did much of the heavy lifting, only involving management in material issues as they arose.’

‘Hannah Kendrick is a very good relationship partner and marshals her resources well. The team is very accessible and always available.’

‘Jonathan Jones is a class act – making law simple for clients.’

‘Paul Mann has an attentive nature and makes you feel like a key client.’

‘Jonathan Jones was tireless and dedicated to explaining the deal to all parties on our side. He was also passionate about making it work for us.’

‘Jonathan Ross has been our key contact and he has orchestrated all of the firm’s resources very effectively. In a short space of time he has become a real trusted advisor. I find him to be very pragmatic in finding solutions – he seems to keep things simple when trying to solve a problem.’

‘Proactive multidisciplinary team that provides practical advice.‘

‘They clearly know their stuff and can easily explain difficult theoretical concepts in a practical way.‘

‘Patrick Ford is an exceptional tax specialist. He is unquestionably up to date with the latest changes and is able to respond swiftly to any query you ask. As he has such a depth of knowledge and experience. He does not need to give points some thought but instead is able to give you a quick view – which is sometimes all you need. I have such confidence in his advice and am always grateful for the quick turnaround he is able to provide. He also has specialist knowledge of the recruitment sector.’

‘The stand out partner is Patrick Ford. He is commercially astute; practical advice; understanding of business requirements and issues.’

‘The Squire Patton Boggs team is exceptional. They are always responsive, take a very pragmatic approach to the advice they offer, and deal with complex matters. Their key strength is their understanding of our business and the key challenges we face. They are also proactive in providing coaching and education to the HR team on employment law matters.’ 

‘James Pike is an exceptional individual. He is very straightforward to work with, is available and responsive and provides advice in a pragmatic manner. He is calm and reassuring in his communication and has a key strength in encouraging us to think through broader implications.’ 

‘I have not had another law firm offer the same level of commitment and investment from the outset.’ 

‘It doesn’t seem to matter which one of the team you deal with, they all seem to share the same commercial and pragmatic approach. I have the same faith in the more junior partners to make the same sound judgements as their senior partners.’ 

‘Pragmatic, down to earth and commercial advice. They just seem to get our business and quickly grasp any issues.’ 

‘Professional, Commercial, Thorough, Responsive, and equally very Pragmatic and show real Empathy with business challenges.’

‘Responsive, credible, and create a strong sense of trust’

‘The overall strength of the team within Squire Patton Boggs is willingness to listen, and provide practical yet robust legal advise to enable the business to work through options and solutions to resolve challenges.’

‘Consistency and focus on their clients and customers needs is greatly appreciated.’

‘Matthew Lewis takes time to understand the business, listens to the issues and supports to make sometimes tough decisions easier.’

‘The team is responsive, provides first class advice, clients are reassured that they are in safe hands.’

‘Stands out as willing to think outside the box and come up with new ideas, solutions etc’

‘Andrew Stones- approachable, easily understands the business and its priorities, always available, gives excellent strategic direction’

‘Louise Martin- builds excellent client relationships, fantastic attention to detail, doesn’t give up without a fight, determined, a formidable opponent.’

‘Provides clear, practical, business-minded legal advice. Listens to what the client wants, while also helping the client understand what it needs.’

‘Gary Lewis provides more than just “standard” legal support. He is genuinely concerned for his clients’ business and personal interests. He works closely with his clients and is always available at short notice to assist, even when this extends beyond his initial brief. He works with and provides clients access to high-quality advisers for the future interests of the client organisation.’ 

‘Specialist expertise in a niche arena makes the team unique when compared to competitors. Excellent at bringing together a range of skills from across the firm to provide a package of advice on complex topics.‘

‘Richard Glover’s experience and expertise is unparalleled and respected across the electricity distribution sector.‘

‘Very deep knowledge of the industry and the commercial realities of contracts and deals. Intellectually impressive and very effective.’

‘Stuart James is excellent. Exceptional intellect combined with deeply grounded commercial acumen – a fantastic asset for our business over the years.’

‘Stuart James has a great understanding of tech and is solution focused.’

‘Simon Jones has both deep technical and industry knowledge, surpassing our expectations. He is experienced, attentive, meets promised timescales and outcomes focused.’

‘The company is very supportive and engaging no matter what the issues are.’

‘Respectful and dedicated in so far as they will advise and remind us from time to time of particular and possible unforeseen circumstance.’

‘Always get an immediate response.’

‘The team provides a clear analysis of very complex issues‘.

‘Matthew Giles is very measured, calm and adopts a reasonable approach‘.

‘Matthew Giles has a wonderful ability to distill matters to the essentials and then communicate these in a simple, direct style. There are no airs and graces about him’.

‘Philip Sutton is very approachable and is a very steady pair of hands‘.

‘Philip Sutton is a very calm and logical person‘.

‘Clifford Sims – very experienced, always prepared and provides solid and reasoned advice’.

‘This is a dynamic team that is always on top of the workload. The lawyers have depth of knowledge and can deliver this in a practical way without over-complicating the issues. Clear advice that can be acted on. This is a young and energetic team. Bubbly and determined to provide a quality outcome‘.

‘Jane Briggs has a high level of practical experience on day-to-day issues surrounding master trust documentation.‘

‘The team have really strength in depth to deal with all aspects of planning, wherever a project might lead -from straightforward specialist drafting of agreements, through to advocacy at appeal or in court. The skill base is broad and I have not yet found any limit to it!‘

‘David Hardy -A good man to have on your side in a fight. Incisive, knowledgeable and cuts straight to the chase. Good with clients and solid, frank advice. David Myers -very capable pair of hands in negotiations with LPAs and drafting of agreements-simply thinks of everything!‘

‘Squire Patton Boggs have also been able to provide quick and highly reactive responses to briefs and have worked flexibly to enable support and advice to be drawn down as required. This flexibility is highly valuable when working on challenging projects with tough deadlines and a high level of complexity.‘

‘The firm has a good knowledge of the football industry and has a range of relationships with football’s governing bodies.’

‘The team has a unique experience in professional sports, with very precise knowledge and business-oriented recommendations.’

‘Partners are very reactive and have a business-oriented approach. It is always a pleasure to work with them and their expertise is much appreciated.’

‘Claire Shepherd is a very capable technical lawyer, has excellent commercial acumen and has good communication skills. She is also the antithesis of the ‘classic’ banking partner at a large international law firm. She is approachable, hands on and very practical. You can work with Claire to resolve problems without any formality or posturing on her part; her approach is refreshingly intelligent and sensible.’

‘Claire Shepherd is commercial and responsive with advice pitched at the right level. Pricing is sensible and competitive.’

‘Squires Yorkshire are a highly diligent and professional team. Incredibly approachable and knowledgeable in their sector and for one of the big 4 firms – tend to be good value for cost.‘

‘Tom Telford – Partner – typifies the firm’s qualities. Knowledgeable and happy to discuss cases and commerciality. I always feel he has our back and will direct us appropriately. James Washington – Associate – more new to us, but on our last two transactions, James has led the way very well. Forging his own style nicely. One for the future.‘

‘The standard and timeliness of work is excellent.’

‘Roy Grist is fantastic, responsive and understanding of my layman level of legal knowledge. I feel I can trust and rely on him for advice and support – an invaluable resource.’

‘Excellent, niche, banking litigation team; very knowledgeable; client-focused and good value.‘

‘Anthony Taylor has built a small but accomplished team around him that are motivated by doing the most challenging and high-profile litigation. The team compares well to any of the magic circle teams that I work with but have the advantage of a regional cost structure and rate card.‘

‘Excellent client service and a real feel for the ‘commercial’ aspects of the legal advice. Very prompt and efficient client service, and well capable of making mischief for opponents in correspondence.‘

‘Anthony Taylor is a stand out individual in banking litigation. Great fun to work with; a deep knowledge of banking law; and an excellent feel for the right strategy move in a difficult case.‘

‘Anthony Taylor, highly accomplished and incredibly tenacious. He uses his charm to drive higher levels of performance from his teams and the experts that support him. Devotes significant time to the matters that he leads such that you get the commitment levels that you might see more readily from senior associates in the City. ‘

‘Anthony Taylor is a very effective litigator – very fast response times, and an extremely clear communicator. Clients trust him, and rightly so.‘

‘Very quick and proactive. Achieve excellent results. Sound advice.‘

‘Ian Skinner is very knowledgable, strong commercial bias. Proactive.‘

‘Garon Anthony is very approachable, proactive and sensible.‘

‘SPB has a unique ability to bring true top-quality legal expertise down to a local level. Its lawyers are both professional and collaborative. Importantly, SPB can deal with even the most complex challenges on behalf of their client by combining legal expertise with pragmatic business savvy.‘

‘They really make the effort to understand the client and be part of the team so that their advice is truly commercial, accurate and capable of using right away with the business.‘

‘Provide practical and commercial solutions.‘

‘I have worked particularly with Garon Anthony. I found him to be a highly dedicated lawyer who tirelessly worked to achieve the best possible result for his client. He had an in-depth knowledge of his client’s business and legal history and is thus able to give detailed and importantly practical instructions.‘

‘Easy to deal with and reliably meet deadlines. SPB are keen and able to have a better understanding of our business and activities and have formed closer working relationships that other solicitors which we find greatly assist in getting suitable advice tailored to the business.‘

‘Very commercially focused, delivering client-focused solutions rather than expensive black letter law. An impressive cultural commitment to getting clients from A to B at the minimum achievable expense but with the firepower to see litigation through to trial, if necessary.‘

‘A strong, experienced team, with significant expertise in the electricity sector.  A reputation for providing advice across a range of subject areas.‘

‘Jason Blakey is our main contact and he is very friendly, approachable and shapes his communications and advice depending upon the level of person he is dealing with. We have used Jason to deliver training as well as for serious litigation and have always found him responsive and highly capable.‘

‘Jason Blakey leads the team. He is very experienced, commercial and knows how to give clients what they want. A quality operator.‘

‘Jenny Broderick is an outstanding lawyer and litigator. If there is a killer point, she will find it.’

‘Very commercial lawyers, always looking to get the matter resolved rather than progress to trial. Open to new and innovative ways of resolving disputes. My go-to for more complex matters.’

‘Anthony Taylor is very approachable, excellent communicator.‘

‘Associate Rebecca Green is one to watch.’

‘Senior associate Peter Lees is a safe pair of hands.‘

‘Responsive, commercial and able to deliver across the spectrum.‘

‘The commercial property team works methodically, quick and are friendly to clients and most often bears results quicker than expected.‘

‘Always available, they call back quickly, all are friendly and all are quick, very knowledgeable and communicate in a very professional way with us.‘

‘Responsive, deep commercial knowledge, and with the scale to get things done efficiently‘

‘Stuart James, partner, is an exceptional intellect with extraordinary commercial knowledge and experience. The consensus here is that he is the most capable lawyer any of us has dealt with. He is incredibly effective and has single-handedly helped us generate revenue where we thought there was no opportunity. He has a decent team too‘

‘Seamless integration of the various technical segments offered through the corporate team. I have one point of contact who simply makes life easy and delivers high quality advice. Not just legal advice but a genuine commercial involvement in transactions and real assistance with forming a view of the issues before us‘

‘Andrew Glaze is engaged, always available and offers excellent technical, real world advice. I see him as my team mate on transactions not my lawyer. I really value his opinion. The practical issues of delivering the legal support are his and I don’t need to see them but he absolutely ensures that the big issues are surfaced early and clearly‘

‘The team at Squires provide sensible, commercially focused advice. They cut through the issues and provide practical solutions to problems; they aren’t afraid to get off the fence and offer opinions on the right way forward. I find them thorough, reliable and friendly.’

‘Emma Ball takes no nonsense and cuts right to the heart of issues. She presents commercially sensible and pragmatic solutions.

‘Louise Barber brings her experience of in-house legal to the firm. This allows her to see issues from the company’s perspective and provide business focused advice in a format that a non-lawyer can easily understand.’

‘Very proactive in responding to requests and the large network spanning across so many territories facilitates continued business growth.’

‘James Fitzgibbon and Louise Barber are recommended’.

‘The team is really commercial, and I am able to discuss employment matters with the team in an open way and get clear and practical advice which I am able to put into practice really easily‘.

‘Charlie Frost is excellent‘.

‘The team overall is knowledgeable about our business and is responsive. Ramez Moussa is exceptional. He is very articulate and puts his points across in a concise and clear way‘.

‘The team provides a hands-on approach to issues that arise and is quick to respond to our needs. The team is professional and provides legal advice which is clear and jargon free‘.

‘We use Squires across a range of specialties and they have the breadth of expertise to deliver.’

‘Anthony Taylor, Mark Prior and Peter Lees are always available to provide advice and suggestions to achieve our desired outcomes. Hardworking and diligent.’

‘Excellent turnaround times. Very knowledgeable with a strong commercial basis‘

‘Russ Hill – very approachable, turnaround times excellent. Advice second to none‘

‘Russ Hill and Dev Singh are two of the leading legal advisers in the Midlands restructuring market, covering contentious and non-contentious work. They are both very highly regarded, always looking for opportunities to connect clients with potential new opportunities and deliver second-to none legal advice at competitive rates‘

‘Well-rounded, able to provide excellent advice in all aspects of the law both from within their own department & collaborating with colleagues across the firm providing key specialisms. I have strong relationships with a number of the key players in the team, providing confidence in their strength in depth. Advice is also founded on a strong understanding of the law – that is clear from conversations I regularly have with the team; they are able to reference specific elements of law in a way that clients can easily understand‘

‘Russell Hill – always adopts a pragmatic approach, and clearly articulates the relevant options available to protect our position in a clear & concise manner. Able to flex his style to reflect the circumstances & always builds strong relationships with my clients, no matter how challenging the situation. Has an excellent understanding of law & able to explain key issues in a clear manner that clients can understand. Dev Singh – Extremely knowledgeable & always finds time to give to clients. Has a calm, reassuring yet pragmatic approach. Great with clients and clearly respected. Oliver Ward-Jones – Fantastic service received from Olly. Collaborates with colleagues to ensure advice given is of the highest standard‘

‘David Griffiths is always very approachable and offers quick, clear and pragmatic solutions.’

‘Squire Patton Boggs fields a team of professionals who have an excellent commercial understanding, which is crucial, alongside strong but sensitive management of the client’s expectations for a successful outcome. The team meets clients needs throughout‘.

‘David Holland listens, understands the situation and makes recommendations as to the strategy and actions with a balanced command and forcefulness. He leads the team with gravitas and mature authority‘.

‘Strong and commercially driven practice.’

‘Nick Green- commercial and practical approach.’

‘A very positive, flexible and deal focused team that are able to find solutions to complex problems whilst understanding the wider deal issues.’

‘Very strong relationship with our key partner/relationship manager. Pragmatic and non-point scoring advisers. Building a team to help our business grow.’

‘Mark Barker is very loyal and a strong supporter for our business. Will always make himself available whenever needed and provides pragmatic and sound advice. He does not overcomplicate when not required and will go the extra mile to get things across the line.’

‘Partners are readily available and give the deals the right level of attention. Mark Barker is a friendly face with a great work ethic. Highly knowledgeable on property matters and always able to suggest commercially viable solutions.’

‘The contentious construction offering at Squire Patton Boggs is very strong and partner-led.’

‘Providing legal competition argument to required narrative in a punchy style.’

‘Diarmuid Ryan cuts to the chase and sees the bigger picture and points of detail extremely quickly.’

‘Very accommodating solicitors who speak in a language that is understood.  I find that I get very clear advice. ‘

‘Our involvement with SPB was in connection to a health and safety accident, Gary Lewis provided clarity based on clear expertise and experience which allowed us to be able to plan for the months ahead at a time of potential uncertainty.’

‘SPB provides “legal support plus”. That is to say that its interest in working with clients extends beyond just typical legal representation and advice at a distance. When engaged, SPG works with clients as if they are an extended part of the company’s management, and provides not only legal advice, but support and advice on H&S improvement programmes that are realistic, achievable, compatible with the company’s culture and of course satisfy legal compliance.’

‘The team has a comprehensive range of knowledge and experience, but the real selling point is their customer focus, attention to detail, and their collaborative and accessible approach to client liaison. They are equally at home in an operational engineering workshop as they are in the boardroom seamlessly adapting their approach to meet the needs of the audience and deliver excellent support right through the business.’

‘Rob Elvin is extremely knowledgeable about all things health and safety and inquest-related – he is a safe pair of hands.’

‘From Gary Lewis we got “tough love” – nothing was sugar-coated in regard to what we had got wrong and where the risk lay, balanced with no panic; this immediately commanded our respect developed confidence and trust.’

‘Gary Lewis provides sound legal advice, representation and support. He goes far beyond what I would expect as typical legal representation. Having worked closely with him I have found that he has an excellent ability to analyse root and branch issues, present them to clients with clarity and to recommend solutions that extend far beyond a typical lawyer’s approach. He continually emphasises a collaborative approach to problem solving and having worked with him in such a manner on a number of occasions I know how effective he is in steering clients in the right direction. Every senior executive I have seen him work with has had obvious and absolute confidence in the advice and support he provided. Personally, I can say that Gary has I given me the utmost support and advice, and I have learned a great deal from him during our working relationship. If asked by any of my own clients for a potential legal adviser for health and safety, Gary Lewis is the only name I would provide.’

‘Rob Elvin is an excellent leader, setting the tone for the team, who are all approachable, client focused and collaborative, demonstrating excellent communication skills and inspiring real trust and engagement right across our business.’

‘The firm has a wide range of in-house expertise and is able to offer valuable advice and legal services across a number of areas. This includes CPO advice and technical planning advice as well as wider property-related support.’

‘SPB has a very impressive grasp of both the tactical side of conducting planning appeals, and the importance of giving practical commercial advice. In the most recent case in which I was instructed by them, they ran a very tight ship and the process ran smoothly to a very successful conclusion.’

‘Excellent at planning law.’

‘A mix of international reach with local knowledge and an accessible, practical approach. A wide-ranging infrastructure practice that routinely tackles the esoteric makes for a nimble team with more original and pragmatic insights.’

‘The team is small compared to many of its peers, but its expertise is strong, as is the partner involvement.’

‘Nick Helm is a trusted pair of hands who is able to turn his skills to many different sectors and issues.’

‘Michelle Adams did a great job for me. She exercised a calm and polite approach which was logical and easy to follow.’