CLIENT: Mr. Peter Sherliker, Human Resources Manager, Tetrad Limited COMPANY/FIRM: Gorvins Solicitors TESTIMONIAL: I would not consider hiring a company other than Gorvins. I use Gorvins for all my employment needs for my business and after dealing with other companies, no one can achieve the level of service that David and the Gorvins team provide. David uniquely combines excellent legal advice with commercial pragmatism. Georgina Hamblin: She has already made a name for herself as a talented marriage lawyer for the ultra-rich divorcee. She will clearly succeed the Grand Dames, who are about to retire and become one of the big names in family law. She is brilliant. Simon McKirgan: He has one of the best lawyers in family law. His attention to detail is second to none, he is also very friendly and gives excellent advice. “Alison Leivesley stands out for her sensitive approach. Tactically, she covers all the bases, checks all the possibilities and is therefore always well prepared. Very good legal knowledge. Megan Rothman is someone to watch. She has an excellent understanding of public law and excellent client care skills with difficult and vulnerable clients.
“Baroness Shackleton is remarkable for her ability to break through nonsense and see what is really going on. Ben Parry-Smith is reasonable but persistent. Sarah Williams is incredibly patient, Katie Parkes and Camellia Buckmaster are incredibly smart and effective lawyers, and they are all well supported by excellent paralegals and other support staff. Catherine Costley is an exceptional lawyer and a champion for her client. It`s a great group. “Gateley`s intellectual property department is made up of several highly experienced professionals who are able to provide clear information on complex legal issues.” “James Pirrie is an extraordinary person – legally and personally, it`s nice to work with him. Charlotte Symes impressed me with her ability to deal with sensitive legal issues in some of the international cases we have had recently. “Partners like Jonathan Aldersley are very approachable and have the ability to translate complex legal nuances into everyday examples that we, as laymen, can understand. Jonathan always responds to contact requests and is known for solving our urgent problems even when he is on annual leave. Gorvins Solicitors is an award-winning, full-service law firm that provides a wide range of personal and business legal services to commercial and residential clients.
“The team has a business-oriented approach to legal matters that sets them apart from the rest.” “Myerson Solicitors LLP has a unique ability among law firms not only to advise on specific legal aspects, in particular commercial transactions, but also to introduce legal and business concepts that allow all parties to the transaction to achieve a consensual purpose while meeting the specific requirements of their own client.” “David Hodson – What he doesn`t know about international family work is not worth knowing. Ann Thomas – Brilliant customer skills and a pleasure to work with. Lucy Greenwood – A brilliant strategist who chooses her legal team very carefully. Lucy Loizou – Leads the team brilliantly! Michael Allum – One of the best lawyers in the industry. He will be a star in the world of family law for many years to come! Helen Blackburn – Whether on her instructions or in a case against her, you should definitely bring your `A` game! “I am extremely impressed with Harbottle`s professional commitment to its customers, who go the extra mile outside of office hours and on weekends. They present themselves confidently to the court and are always well prepared and cooperative in their approach to achieve the best result for their clients and therefore the subject of the children or children. I have worked closely with Catherine Bedford, Mark Irving and Becky Storer, but from partners to legal leaders, Harbottle`s absolute professionalism and mastery of their cases are in a state of breath. “The family team is the magical county team that you can visit all over the country.
Linzi Bull – It`s fantastic to work with Linzi. It finds solutions in the most complex cases. Clients love her for the way she explains the legal strategy in the clearest format. It always goes beyond what is necessary to achieve the right result. It is particularly useful in cases involving complex human rights issues. Tammy Knox – a newly appointed partner. She has a penetrating intellect and is able to cut complicated cases. Miles & Partners LLP receives particular praise for its “extremely child-centred” approach and for being an “outstanding public law child”.
The group deals with a wide range of issues, from child-related procedures such as child abduction, forced marriage and genital mutilation to complicated marriage contracts and TOLATAs. It is co-directed by the “very hardworking” Michelle Uppal; Amanda Dench (who has a “source of knowledge”) and Kate Hammond, who “has the rare ability to explain complex legal information to children in a clear but not condescending way.” Overall, the team is receiving praise for being “just excellent at what they do. The whole team goes out of their way to achieve great results for customers. Burges Salmon LLP has “accessible but highly technical and cerebral specialist lawyers for marriage who are not afraid to wade through the legal thicket.” The “really excellent” Sarah Hoskinson heads the department, which also includes newly promoted partner Richard Händel. Her work focuses on complex financial comparisons with relationship breakdown and divorce and regularly handles high-quality cases at home and abroad. The firm has particular expertise in asset protection, including pre- and post-marriage contracts and complex international marriage contracts. “They know what they are doing in the legal dispute between landlords and tenants. I took care of it a few times and I was happy with the results.
“Graeme Orchison is tactically excellent and has a deep knowledge and understanding of this area of law. It is also user-friendly, understands the client`s economic needs and offers sound legal advice. Kingsley Napley LLP “has a high-performing family law team – the in-depth strength of the team is not unmatched in any family law team working in London.
