Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Simon Painter is very knowledgeable, commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-oriented. He has patiently guided us through a very difficult property matter, given us candid advice in a kind and constructive manner, whilst clearly setting out our options and likelihood of success.’ 
- ‘All-round knowledge strength in depth. A good approach to listening and understanding of client's concerns. Good response times and approach to client care ’ 
- ‘Brilliant individual and partner support. Reliable and great advice received. Listened and understood the problem being faced, and timely and accurate advice was provided.’ 
- ‘Judith Smyth is subtle and clever. She does not bluster: she just quietly gets on with digging away for a solution.’ 
- ‘Katie Smith is very good. She has a wide range of work and brings enthusiasm and attention to detail.’ 
- ‘Expertise and dedication at partner level, of counsel and below across the full range of property litigation matters.’ 
Key clients
- Clarion Housing Group
- The Ministry of Defence
- Fred Perry
- Able Humber Ports
- Smurfit Westrock UK
- The National Grid
- City Electrical Factors
- Bank of Ireland
- Peel Holdings / The Manchester Ship Canal Company
- Kurt Geiger
- Premier Marinas
- Stonegate Farmers
Work highlights
Practice head
Simon Painter
Other key lawyers
Phil Smith; Aoife Murphy; Katie Smith; Judith Smyth
