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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Strength in depth across the team - able to give practical advice and then advance the case robustly.’
‘A premium team with a combination of longstanding partners, established lateral recruits, and an emerging high-quality cohort of homegrown junior partners.’
‘They have broad experience in civil and criminal fraud, as well as in corporate crime investigation, with a mixture of both domestic and international clients. All-round excellence from the team.’
‘A number-one choice when it comes to civil fraud and complex cross-border matters.’
‘James Popperwell is excellent. Super impressive, and uses his vast experience with a deft touch. Someone clients want for difficult and challenging matters.’
‘Lorna Emson is an engaged and assured team leader, providing strong practical advice and oversight, and running the team effectively.’
‘Nikolas Ireland is a brilliant litigator.’
‘Alex Douty is up and coming - one to watch for the future.’
Key clients
- Enigma Diagnostics
- OWH SE iL
- Primekings
- AlixPartners
- British Bankers’ Association
- Business Growth Fund
Work highlights
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
James Popperwell
Other key lawyers
Barry Donnelly; Lorna Emson; Nikolas Ireland; Alex Douty