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We are delighted, once again, to be named in the Legal 500 for 2020.
We have ranke
d highly in 6 practice areas including Corporate and Commercial, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property, Employment, Family and Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate.
Our Employment team have secured a notable achievement being ranked Tier 5 in the West Midlands (including Birmingham). Our team has been described as 'well placed to handle a full spectrum of employment matters'. Testimonials given describe our employment team as ' a truly great team' where matters are 'sorted with efficiency and with minimal fuss' and our clients have 'great confidence' in the advice given by our team. Practice Head Jonathon Forrester is commended as an experienced solicitor and advocate.
Significant achievements in other practice areas include our Corporate and Commercial and Commercial Litigation teams who ranked in Tier 3 in the West Midlands (not including Birmingham) giving special mentions to Craig Davies, who leads our Commercial team, and Keri Pointon who handles Acquisitions and Disposals. Craig is described by the Legal 500 as an expert in commercial contracts and shareholder agreements.
The Commercial Property team, led by Sue Albini, was ranked in Tier 4 by the Legal 500 in the West Midlands (not including Birmingham) and were also praised for their 'significant expertise in advising landowners, investors and developers on land acquisitions, sales, property disposals and leasing'. Kate Pearce was also singled out as a recommended individual.
Further to this, our Family team have ranked in Tier 4 in the West Midlands (not including Birmingham). Richard Westley has been recognised in one testimonial as having an impressive 'tireless work ethic and attention to detail'. Joanna Craddock has also been commended for her 'devoted client care and patience' which is described as 'remarkable'. Our Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate also ranked in Tier 4 in the West Midlands (not including Birmingham) with a special mention to Emma Harrison who 'is doing good work and is doing it well'.
The Legal 500 identifies leading law firms in the UK on the basis of client feedback. We are immensely proud of all of our Lawyers who continuously work hard to deliver excellent results for our clients.
