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‘They are simply the best firm of solicitors for white-collar crime. No other firm can match their know-how, their resources and their down-to-earth sensible and practicable advice.’
‘They are all first-rate, particularly David Sleight.’
‘Jonathan Grimes and his team are very proactive. It is a pleasure to work with them.’
‘Nicola Finnerty is charismatic and direct and no-nonsense - she is only interested in pursuing good arguments on the client's behalf and gets good results accordingly. Jill Lorimer is a tough opponent and has outstanding client care skills. Gemma Tombs is equally robust with excellent client care skills, and really pushes a case to its best on behalf of her client. Sophie Wood is on the ascendancy - she is super bright and tactically astute, with a great strategic awareness of her cases.’
‘Rebecca Niblock is a stand out talented extradition lawyer with excellent strategic skills; Jill Lorimer is excellent on bank fraud and is equally comfortable representing corporates as individuals. Massively in demand.’
‘Nicola Finnerty is one of the leaders in this field. Her knowledge of the market, the wisdom in her approach, her rapport with her clients, her work ethic are second to none. Gemma Tombs - a supremely talented solicitor. Louise Hodges is one of the big names in the fraud and regulatory market who has the respect of all players. Jonathan Grimes is a very skillful solicitor who can navigate clients through particularly difficult waters.’
‘Highly motivated team with real depth of experience; the best in the business.’
‘Jonathan Grimes combines experience, intelligence, pragmatism, sound judgment and the ability to think outside the box to get the best for his clients. Alun Milford brings to bear his senior SFO experience and legal nous to achieve the best outcome for his clients. He knows exactly which levers to press in the regulators and prosecutors and where the risks lie. They are both top of their game.’
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Practice head
Louise Hodges
Other key lawyers
Caroline Day; Nicola Finnerty; Jonathan Grimes; Jill Lorimer; Alun Milford; Rebecca Niblock; Sophie Wood; David Sleight; Gemma Tombs