Clarion > Leeds, England > Firm Profile

‘They are proactive, professional, polite and commercially aware and most importantly, act with speed. They also offer advice on the more difficult collections.’

‘They are always available and easily contacted by phone or email and always respond in a timely manner.’

‘The team at Clarion are always so helpful and will go above and beyond to ensure that you are up-to-date with any of the cases given and will help with advice whenever needed.’

‘I have known Charise Marsden for many years and no matter what her position has been within a company, she has always gone the extra mile to help. You know that you can always rely on her to help and give the best advice, and her service and dedication is second to none.’

‘The team provide the best service, nothing is too much trouble. They make you feel like you are their only client, and we never have to chase for updates.’

‘My confidence in Charise Marsden is immeasurable, so much so that our account will follow Charise wherever possible.’

‘Roger Hutton has a wealth of experience, a very sound commercial approach to solving issues and fantastic people skills, especially with lay clients.’ 

‘The team has great strength and depth. Particularly strong for contentious insolvency, with a number of very experienced individuals within the team. This I would say makes Clarion the lead contentious insolvency law firm in the region.’ 

‘Ryan Millmore, Emma Lowe, Estelle Oates and Alice Pratt all stand out as leading senior advisors in the contentious insolvency arena. All are both expert in their field and user friendly. Roger Hutton also remains highly regarded for his wisdom and experience; also his market contacts within both insolvency and Yorkshire commerce more widely.’ 

‘Clarion’s insolvency team is a unique and dynamic group of lawyers who are passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of insolvency and restructuring matters. The team has a wealth of experience in advising a broad range of clients, including insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors, and individuals, across a variety of industries.’ 

‘What sets Clarion’s insolvency team apart is their commitment to finding innovative and commercial solutions to complex insolvency issues. They understand that every client and situation is unique, and they work closely with clients to tailor their advice to their specific needs and goals. The team is known for its proactive and strategic approach, and they are not afraid to take a creative and collaborative approach to problem solving.’ 

‘I have dealt particularly with Ryan Millmore, Estelle Oates and Emma Lowe. They are all fantastic and are my favourite Leeds-based law firm for onsolvency. They are superb in their approach to cases and I would recommend them to anyone.’ 

‘Roger Hutton is an outstanding leader: excellent judgment, very collaborative, knows when to speak and when to listen.’ 

‘Emma Lowe is extremely hard working, very personable and devoted to her client’s cause. Roger Hutton is very creative, has sound legal and commercial knowledge, and knows when (as partner) he needs to get involved, and when not.’ 

‘Clarion have an unparalleled team in terms of depth and breadth of expertise in this area. As well as probate disputes they deal with complex trust disputes to a greater extent than any other firm in this area (in my experience). They can compete with any firm in London.’

‘Lynsey Harrison leads the team. She is a national figure who is respected by all. Louise Dodds is highly experienced and she can deal with trust disputes of the utmost complexity. Her judgment and understanding of complex disputes is impeccable. Nicholas Choiniere is an up and coming lawyer who shows great understanding and client handling skills.’ 

‘Clarion combine legal expertise with practical solutions to get the best possible outcome for clients.’

‘I have been very impressed with Nicholas Choiniere’s grasp of the more technical aspects of the cases we have worked on together. He is also very good with putting nervous clients at ease and explaining difficult concepts in layman terms.’

‘Taking the right amount of time at the outset to understand both the legal issues and the relationship issues, helping me to find the correct balance and teaching me to understand how to take back control in a challenging situation. They are thoughtful and thorough.’

‘Lynsey Harrison is a figurehead for contentious probate litigation in Yorkshire. She is committed to her clients and empathetic to the problems they face. Nicholas Choiniere is a talented associate and very responsive to communications.’

‘They are light on their feet and nimble in their approach. They offer good value for money. They are very keen to ensure client satisfaction.’

‘Lynsey Harrison is a genuine expert in a highly specialised area. Lynsey has built a strong team which communicates well and shows real commitment to client care.’

‘Clarion has a well regarded family team with a wealth of experience and expertise.’

‘I have known Siobhan Jeffels since before she qualified. She stood out then, and she stands out now. She is bright and personable – a very able family lawyer who quickly understands the issues and works hard to resolve them for the benefit of the client, all without the ego which can so often get in the way of getting the most cost-effective outcome for clients.’

‘Justine Osmotherley is an intelligent and pragmatic family lawyer with enormous experience of family law.’

‘Siobhan Jeffels is outstanding. A very steady hand to guide you. Always seeks a non-confrontational approach and strives for the best outcome for her clients.’

‘The team have been absolutely phenomenal from the beginning. They really took the time to look into my case thoroughly and never missed any details out. They were always one step ahead and extremely organised.’

‘Very high-quality modern progressive practice. Staff are very well resourced and happy to work in an environment where it is clear to see that they are valued and celebrated.’

‘They are incredibly responsive in an emergency situation. Their extracurricular training is comprehensive and this contributes to there being an enthusiastic ethos you don’t really see in many places.’

‘They are pro-active in arranging events and training, and it’s all high-quality stuff. They don’t just do court – a real emphasis on alternatives – including arbitration and mediation and they support clients with mental health and well-being.’

‘The Clarion IP team is able to provide coverage for our requirements that is more comprehensive than larger international firms are able to provide.’

‘Esther Kirwan has the calm assurance gained from experience at national firms.’

‘The people I have had the chance to work with have been extremely professional and obviously know what they are doing. They are easy to work with and are willing to listen to recommendations. It is always a pleasure interacting with their team.’

‘It is always easier to work with highly professional people, especially if they are also pleasant. I think that Lindsey Wrenn stands out in this respect.’

‘We use Clarion for the management of our trade mark portfolio and find them to be efficient and helpful.’

‘Lindsey Wrenn is very clear in her advice, bearing in mind our business objectives.’

‘Very experienced and professional team, quickly understanding both the product/service and the aims of the applicant in seeking IP advice.’

‘Esther Kirwan is experienced in both domestic/European and US IP. Clear and easy to interpret advice.’

‘Clarion is an excellent firm. Clients particularly like their relaxed and informal approach, but also the excellent legal advice and commercial approach to everything they do. They do very high value cases but always keep costs in mind. And have a great team atmosphere which makes clients feel comfortable and always receiving top work product. David Williams and Aby Milner are particularly excellent.’

‘David Williams is highly experienced, an excellent lawyer, very laid back but also commercial, efficient and astute.’

‘Good clear and concise advice. The Clarion team take time to listen to what you wish to achieve and then build the legal strategy and approach around this.’

‘Dominic Higham is approachable and takes time to understand the business. This sets him apart from competitors who merely want to ‘earn the fees’. Dominic has taken the time to understand our company’s solutions and even visited one of our customer sites to see our facilities in operation. This enables him to understand our issues through the lens of our strategic objectives.’

‘The team has a nice blend and mix of experience and youth. They are all extremely personable, friendly and professional.’

‘Gareth Marland has a relaxed and easy way about him and is always prepared to think outside the box to deliver appropriate solutions for his clients. He has considerable technical expertise, which provides great reassurance.’

‘Gareth Marland stands out as an exceptional professional operating in the Leeds market, his service to clients is excellent, and he has a unique ability to make complex matters easier to digest.’

‘Gareth Marland is quick to respond to e-mails/phone calls. He is confident in meetings and able to explain complex legal issues in a manner that is understandable to clients. He is pragmatic in his approach to issues and is comfortable working collaboratively with financial advisors and accountants.’

‘Clarion has an experienced and highly regarded team for private client work.’

‘Gareth Marland is an experienced and personable lawyer who deals with high-value and complex work, and the whole team are a delight to work with.’

‘Always offering a swift and comprehensive service.’

‘Clare King is an excellent communicator. Down to earth and always willing to go the extra mile.’

‘The team that looked after us in particular were very friendly, competent, professional.’

‘Clarion provide us with an information hub where we can dip into at any point to inform decisions. Clarion treat you as a friend rather than a customer/client. Their communication is first rate and they put your needs first. Having interacted with a number of firms over the years, I believe they provide the best overall service.’

‘Christian Hellmund has been excellent at providing commercial advice in addition to infra/energy industry knowledge. He is very pragmatic and provides options clearly laying out the risks and opportunities of how to proceed.’

‘Clarion have established themselves as a leading player in the legal property sector in the region. They have significantly expanded their capacity and enhanced their offer with the recruitment of a number of senior, high-quality individuals. They are very aware of the challenges and opportunities in the sector and have a very customer-focused offer, whilst maintaining strong relationships with fellow property professionals.’

‘Martin Grange is an experienced and personable individual who leads the team with distinction. Lindsay Texel is a highly competent and approachable property lawyer with a refreshing ‘can do’ attitude. Parul Hargreaves is an experienced and dedicated property lawyer who displays high levels of customer service.’

‘Clarion have a unique way of engaging with clients to really understand their businesses. Their partners are encouraged to spend time getting to know their clients and their businesses, so as to better advise on general business matters and not just focus on legal issues. This information is then disseminated across the team so that everyone working on my matters has a good, in-depth understanding of what drives us and what matters to us.’

‘I deal with Martin Grange (partner), Alison Batty (Legal Director) and Sean Meehan (Associate). Martin is an exceptional partner, always willing to step in and give commercial advice at short notice. Alison and Sean deliver a fantastic level of service and are always available to discuss things and to proactively push matters forwards.’

‘Simon Mydllowski is extremely strong in his commercial approach to each deal and offers a real belief and determination to hit a deadline. He is a problem solver! He finds a solution every time, and his communication is brilliant. Without Simon, we would not be the company we are today.’

‘Commercially focused, pragmatic advice without the fuss. The team is comfortable in its own skin and operates with no ego.’

‘David Cunningham is an extremely knowledgeable technology and commercial lawyer. He has an unassuming style and just gets on with the job. David is very client-focused but not overbearing. For technology-specific advice, he is my go-to lawyer.’

‘Matt Hattersley is a safe pair of hands. Calm collected and very pragmatic. Very easy to work with. Charlie Smith is up-and-coming within the firm. Very good at looking at all angles of an issue to allow her to focus on the right issues.’

‘Clarion has always seemed a genuine and happy place to work. Everyone I’ve met has an incredible passion for the firm, which comes through in the advice and work provided.’

‘Actual interest in the relationship and my business. Commercial advice always.’

 ‘All members of the team are very approachable, and they are very swift in their responses. The work that has been done for my team has been of good quality, and the team are always happy to discuss any questions that we may have.’

‘Clarion are leaders in the field for court of protection costs matters. Their expertise is second to none and the quality of their work is exemplary.’

‘The team has a broad range of experience. If you have a costs issue, you can find a solution there. I think they are well regarded in the industry.’

‘Lead partner Andrew McAulay is excellent. He provides strong leadership to his team and is very knowledgeable. I trust his judgment.’

‘I have liaised with Stephanie Kaye the most and I have found her lovely to speak with and very knowledgeable. Stephanie will answer any queries that the team have and nothing is too much trouble.’

‘Always available to deal with any costs issue, whether simple or complex.’

‘Stephanie Kaye always has time to help out. Incredibly knowledgeable, and a lovely person to work with. Andrew McAulay is a lovely guy. Andrew goes above and beyond to help our clients. Fantastic approach.’

‘I have worked regularly with the costs team. All members of the team are very approachable and they are very swift in their responses. The work that has been done for my team has been of good quality and the team are always happy to discuss any questions that we may have.’

‘The employment team are a pleasure to instruct. They take the time to understand clients’ businesses and tailor their advice to meet client needs.’

‘Carolyn Lord is a versatile and a valuable addition to any project team, bringing legal expertise but also a creative approach to site development projects, with an eye for effective public sector stakeholder engagement.’

‘Kate Butterfield is excellent in offering incisive legal advice which has assisted us in drawing a line under obstacles as we progress through projects.’

‘The overriding positives of working with the team are attention to detail and a personal service. They are fully vested in your scheme and take time to understand your aspirations, working practices and ambitions.’

‘I have worked extensively with Carolyn Lord. Her dedication to a role that she understands in forensic detail is stand-out. She is flexible, responds to requests for work immediately and is extremely thorough.’

‘Deep understanding of planning law and case examples for a wide range of matters. Attention to detail. Excellent client relationships.’

‘This is a no-nonsense, commercially minded planning and development practice, always able to offer practical and timely advice when required.’

‘I get the impression that Sophie Morley is building a very strong property litigation department in Leeds. Clarion appears to be attracting talent with an offer of good quality work and the offer of a department that is ‘going places.’

‘Sophie Morley leads the department. She was plainly able to quickly assimilate the information of my case, understand the problem and to work with me to find a solution. I have also worked with Paige Duller on a number of cases at Clarion. She is a very competent lawyer.’

‘Clarion’s individuals are highly astute, forthright in their advice, always available, highly professional and have a complete understanding of what their clients are trying to achieve.’

‘Sophie Morley is a highly experienced and professional adviser who provides clear and actionable advice which is both commercial and analytical at all times. Sophie is very hard-working and grasps all issues at hand in real time to protect her clients first and foremost. Kate Joss is highly intelligent, grasps the entire situation very quickly and is forthright and determined in her views.’

‘It’s a brilliant team of high-quality lawyers. They are really client-friendly and proactive in how they deal with cases. They fight hard but don’t waste time on taking pointless arguments.’

‘Sophie Morley is top class – the best property litigator in Yorkshire. Paige Duller is very canny tactically.’

‘The team are all very friendly and commercially minded. In conference with clients, it is apparent that they quickly appreciate the issues which are important to the client, and work well devising a litigation strategy.’

‘Sophie Morley is very easy to get along with, and works very hard for her clients. She is good at taking the advice from counsel, and explaining it to the lay client in terms relevant to them. Lisa Stratford has a great knowledge of landlord and tenant litigation, and uses this to devise realistic litigation strategies for her clients.’