
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very strong on nuclear work.’
‘Regional team with national reach, particularly strong in litigation and contentious matters.’
‘Michael Barlow is an excellent partner who is strategically adept, an excellent tactician in litigation, a firm leader and an imaginative legal expert. Always looking for the best solutions for the client. ’
‘Excellent customer service - prompt, reliable, practical. Really understand the industry and what an in-house lawyer needs.’
‘Great knowledge of the sector, and in our case the regulatory processes and precedents set.’
‘Michael Barlow and Victoria Barnes have been very efficient and diligent in keeping track of our case.’
Key clients
- FirstGroup
- Canal and River Trust
- Severn Trent Water
- John Lewis
- Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company Ltd
- ENGIE
- Affinity Water
- Pennon plc
- Virgin Management Limited
Work highlights
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Michael Barlow
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.
Victoria Barnes
Sarah Sackville Hamilton
Practice head
Michael Barlow
Other key lawyers
Ian Truman; Sarah Sackville Hamilton; Victoria Barnes; Ross Fairley