
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Fieldfisher are the go-to firm for Inquiries and Inquests.'
- 'Abigail Scholefield is a junior star with a phenomenal work ethic.’
‘Excellent coordination, teamwork and commitment.’
‘The leading firm acting as solicitors to public inquiries. No-one comes close to Fieldfisher's experience and talent.’
‘Abigail Scholefield in the Manchester office is a star, providing superb legal guidance and running teams with style, determination and approachability.’
‘Excellent breadth of skills and experience in public inquiry work.’
‘Associate Abigail Scholefield is responsive, solution-focused and manages to combine attention to detail with a pragmatic approach. Warm and personable, she establishes a strong rapport with clients and colleagues alike, and runs her team very effectively.’
Key clients
- Novartis
- Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
- Rowlands Pharmacy/Phoenix
- Myeloma UK
- Cynergy Bank Limited
- Shawbrook Bank Limited
- Jersey Hemp
Work highlights
- Advising on the set up of the Thirlwall Inquiry into Countess of Chester Hospital and implications of Lucy Letby's convictions, and gathering of materials and evidence, and supporting the families.
- Advising Myeloma UK on its appeals against the National Institute for Health and Social Care Excellence (NICE) when key myeloma treatments were not recommended for NHS reimbursement.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head
Sarah Ellson
Other key lawyers
Tom Ward; Abigail Scholefield