Venetia Taylor

Michael Parkinson

Professional Support Lawyer

"Michael is 'very commercially aware'"

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Simon Blackburn

"Simon is very thorough, knowledgeable and patient,' says a source, adding that he is 'outgoing and efficient."

Chambers UK

Imogen Lindsley

PARALEGAL

Edward Smith

Employed Barrister

Cameron Crees

Trainee

Harriet Keown

Trainee

Charlotte Andrews

Paralegal

Alexandra Lane

Louise Forsyth

Paige Tompkins

Lucas Moore

"calm and collected, and commands the confidence of clients and the respect of opponents"

"proficient and thorough litigator, Lucas Moore has the ability to explain technical and complex legalities in a practical and understandable way"

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Scott Goldstein

Charlotte Henshall

Penny Miller

Emily Stoneham

Claudia Campbell-Hewson

Trainee

Sorcha Finucane

Trainee

Emily Woodwark

Trainee

Fiona-Mary Haviland

Paralegal

Charles Ovenden

Luke Scarratt

Isobel Symonds

Edward Evans

Trust Manager

Jonathan Sewell

Director of Risk and Compliance

Nick Grant

Hanna Basha

"Exceptional...gains the confidence of clients in sometimes quite difficult circumstances"

Chambers & Partners

Klara Kronbergs

Jothein Miles

Trust Manager

Clare Hetherington

Isabella Savill

Howard Taylor

Dean Ryan

Marisa Beccarelli

Chris Weaver

Nick Sayers

"Nick Sayers 'grasps issues quickly and provides considered, practical advice'"

The Legal 500

Emma Carrington Brook

Camellia Buckmaster

Clarissa Ferguson

Joshua Moger

Melissa Ellis

Kathryn Bradbury

"...imparts 'realistic, clear advice', and shows 'amazing attention to detail'"

The Legal 500

Janice Okuns

HR Manager

Basil Dixon

"Basil Dixon constantly proves his worth. He handles the most complex and weighty affairs of global families with huge assurance"

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Allan Twitchett

Trust Manager

Rosamond McDowell

"She speaks several languages and is very good on the international scene as a result - she speaks both fluent German and Arabic. She has a rare combination of skills and a very interesting background. She is very competent and a real consummate private client lawyer with strong dispute-handling skills" 

Chambers HNW 2018

Catherine Costley

“Yes she is a brilliant young associate with Payne Hicks Beach. Yes she is serenity itself, methodical, thoughtful and kind. But Costley is also progressive, and fierce…. So yes, she can handle your divorce.”

The Midult

Rebecca Cockcroft

"incredibly bright, knowledgeable and quick witted, with good client interpersonal skills"

Chambers & Partners

Dominic Crossley

Head of Dispute Resolution

"One of the leading figures in this area"

The Legal 500

Jeremy Lowe

"A seasoned trusts expert with wide-ranging experience across an array of issues involving rural estates"

Chambers UK

Marcia Kidd

Andrew Willan

Tarver Hodges

Accounts Manager

Jackie Fishleigh

Library and Information Manager

Samantha Bridgewater

PA/Marketing Assistant

Stuart Cochlin

Office Manager

Michael Leedham

Director of IT

Virginia Farquharson

Director of Management

Sue Hunt

Trust Accountant

William Leonard

Senior Trust & Tax Manager

Andrei Moiseeff

Trust and Tax Manager

Lance Christopher

Legal Executive

Diana Hird

Robert Brodrick

"He has the client management skills that have allowed him to become that trusted adviser that many clients search a lifetime for"

Chambers & Partners

Charlotte Skea-Strachan

Tom Quinn

Marisa Beccarelli

Andrea Yiakoumetti

Chris Weaver

Vicky de’ Sanna

Ian Connell

Richard Manyon

"has great presence and is tactically and strategically very savvy, with a razor-sharp intellect"

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Victoria Hingston

Emily Hewlett

Emily Foy

"Emily Foy is clever and thorough"

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Nick Manners

Frederick Bjørn

"Remarkably efficient, polite and calm, he always produces top quality work"

Spear's 500 Index - client quote

Emilie Helm

Ben Parry-Smith

"supremely competent and gifted at negotiation”

The Legal 500 UK 2019

Andrew Tose

"Andrew Tose is a highly experienced family litigator who has well-honed skills in the field, knowing just when to push hard and when to reach agreement"

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Matthew Booth

"...everything you would want in a family lawyer - unflappable, calm and intelligent"

The Legal 500

Michael Bruce

Legal Executive

Neil Wingerath

Principal

Ane Vernon

Ane Vernon is ‘meticulous and fights hard for clients’. 'Bright and tenacious.'

The Legal 500 UK

Matthew Spring

"Bright, organised and engaging" The Legal 500

Richard Stapylton-Smith

Christopher Sly

"Excellent: user-friendly and personable" The Legal 500
"Completely dedicated to his clients..."

Chambers & Partners

Baroness Shackleton of Belgravia LVO

"The 'excellent' Fiona Shackleton is the 'doyenne' of family law..."

The Legal 500

Alastair Murdie

Senior Partner & Head of Private Client

"Extensive knowledge" The Legal 500

Peter McRoberts

HEAD OF EMPLOYMENT SECTION

"Peter McRoberts is a 'tough negotiator', yet also 'very personable'"

The Legal 500

Philip McGuirk

"He is a good strategist and utterly charming...hugely adept at complex and nuanced litigation"

Chambers & Partners

Stephen King

"The ‘very astute and pragmatic’ Stephen King is ‘terrific with clients’.  He has deep integrity and excellent communication skills"

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Jonathan Gatward

Head of Corporate

Justin Dunlop

Fiona Brown

“Fiona Brown combines her vast intelligence with great personal charm and commitment to her clients”

 

The Legal 500 UK 2017

Andrew Berry

Head of Property

"Andrew has the vision and ability to think 'outside the box'. He is a pragmatist with a rare ability to see solutions where others see problems"

Quote from a client

Simon Beccle

"Client care is second to none...Simon Beccle is empathetic and wise"

The Legal 500 UK

James Bacon

"A very capable trusts lawyer...absolutely brilliant"

The Legal 500

Ian Airey

Head of Family

"Hugely respected head of department Ian Airey has seen it all. He is an excellent strategist and is wonderful with clients"

The Legal 500 UK 2017