Simkins LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘Jim Dennis is very responsive indeed, his advice is always pinpoint precise, showing that he has very great breadth of experience and academic depth. He achieves the rarely encountered balance of a practical, business-minded approach on the one hand and a deep understanding of the legal issues at stake.'

• ‘Paddy Gardiner is one of the leading music lawyers in the UK, especially on copyright issues. He has enormous experience of media and entertainment disputes. He is intelligent, level-headed and has excellent judgment. Clients trust his advice for a reason. Tom Iverson is a hugely insightful lawyer and strategist and has acted on a significant number of major copyright cases. Jessica Welch has been a star for many years. She is a natural with clients and a top-notch lawyer.’

• ‘If you have a music business problem, Paddy Gardiner will deal with it, sensibly, practically and effectively. Amongst the best.’

• ‘Excellent understanding of our business and the wider music industry sector. Simkins can provide advice on extremely specialist questions for our organisation, where law and business come together.’

• ‘Paddy Gardiner is our go-to partner for both commercial disputes and for advice on challenging legal issues faced within our complex business. Jess Welch is outstandingly bright and a new partner at the firm. Jess is responsive, grasps complex issues quickly, and fights hard to represent her clients.'

• ‘The team is always available and responds directly with accurate advice.’

Key clients

• PRS for Music
• KPMG LLP
• Rude Health Foods Ltd
• Jimi Hendrix Estate
• Sony Music
• David Bowie Estate
• The Blair Partnership LLP
• Frank Recruitment Group
• Lonza Group
• Arxada Group
• Becky Hill
• Pitman Training Group

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