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 We take our clients' comments on the service we provide very seriously and we are always anxious to receive feedback. One way in which this feedback reaches us is through the well-known legal directories, who largely base their published findings on what people tell them about us. We are very pleased to be able to report that the latest editions of both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners show that the reputation of chambers with its clients has never been higher. Chambers UK Bar 2012 Leading Set for Chancery: Commercial Leading Set for Chancery: Traditional Leading Set for Company Leading Set for Fraud: Civil Leading Set for Real Estate Litigation Leading Set for Restructuring/Insolvency "confidence-inspiring, determined advocates with incisive intellects" "one of the nicest and most helpful sets in the market" "a first choice for advanced offshore litigation" "seriously intelligent individuals" "pleasingly efficient and convivial clerks" "the word in legal circles is that New Square Chambers' chancery offering is increasingly strong" "the clerking regime is one of the better in London, and is run by clerks who understand costs and work collaboratively with solicitors" "the set's feted civil fraud expertise gives it an edge in trusts disputes where asset tracing is a concern" "impressed with their 'sound grasp of insolvency and company law, and their technical, detailed and commercial advice'" "very able" "provide top-quality advice and assistance on property matters" George Laurence QC "wins cases where other barristers may capitulate" "thoughtfulness and excellent case planning" "his superlative property, planning and public law practice is highly rated by peers and clients alike" "sources praise the success rate of George Laurence QC" "he is the master of rights of way and village green work and has a winning style as an advocate" "he presents in such a way that the conclusion he wants to reach is clear, obvious and inevitable" Robin Hollington QC "second-to-none knowledge of minority shareholder disputes" "has great experience of litigating in the BVI and Cayman Islands" "delivers a great service and always inspires confidence with his performances" Stephen Smith QC "his drafting is as good as it gets - incredibly digestible by both client and court" "in court he can be 'pugnacious' and an 'effective street fighter' but also 'measured and quietly effective' where needed" "a fine reputation for his work on complex, heavyweight chancery commercial cases" "exceptionally hard-working and user-friendly silk" "quickly sees the solutions to difficult problems" "a man for the bigger case" "is appreciated for his 'engaging style in court'" "a lawyer who can get his points across very clearly" "a standout professional; he is an aggressive advocate who will go out on a limb for clients" "'user-friendly and accessible' he works on the most high-profile cases" "admired by market sources for his efforts acting in high-end, complex insolvency litigation" James Thom QC Nicholas Le Poidevin QC "a pronounced presence in Jersey and the Channel Islands generally"
Rodney Stewart Smith "utterly reliable" Chancery: Traditional "knack for straightening out the most Gordian of trusts problems" Lynton Tucker "he is well received in the market due to his 'thoughtful and effective' style of advocacy" Kenneth Munro Malcolm Chapple Alexander Hill-Smith David Eaton Turner "good on technical cases involving complex problems" "quiet but deadly" "smooth and thoughtful addresses win over the Bench" "a man who sets himself high standards and who makes life easier for everyone around him" "ability to grasp complicated facts" "sound pragmatic advice" Ross Crail "good humoured, well organised and thoughtful" Charles Holbech Simon Adamyk "he is 'popular and hard-working,' and is applauded for his 'incredibly pleasant manner and superb paperwork'" "impresses with his 'excellent technical ability' and strong teamwork ethic" "broad experience advising on offshore company matters" "his opinions are of such good quality that you just read them and instinctively know they're right" "a lawyer of 'incisive intellect, who never strays into ivory tower territory'" Mark Hubbard "is praised for the quality of his writing and for being 'very good on his feet' in court proceedings" "he 'inspires confidence' in clients and is a 'strong, all-round advocate'" "extremely helpful" "exhibits prowess in contentious executorship cases and contentious probates" "proficient and professional" John Eidinow "he is considered particularly astute on matters of will interpretation and trust management" Nigel Hood Sebastian Prentis "a very charming advocate who knows his way around the law and comes over well in court" "a lawyer with a good bedside manner, he is 'very good at handholding and instilling confidence in the client'" Adrian Pay James Bailey "he is a barrister who can rescue the client from a tight corner" "offers 'excellent, clear commercial advice' and shows no weakness in court" James Brightwell "fit in easily as one of the team" "is characterised by an acute commercial understanding, which 'adds value to each communication he sends'" "at the top of the game intellectually and works effectively in a team" "he is a recognised expert on trusts law" Alexander Learmonth "he proves particularly effective on contentious probates, family provision claims and related professional negligence suits" Tim Akkouh "an extraordinarily bright young man" "a future star of the Bar" "has emerged as a 'real star'"
Legal 500, 2011 Edition Leading Set for Administrative and Public Law Leading Set for Commercial Litigation Leading Set for Company Leading Set for Fraud: Civil Leading Set for Insolvency Leading Set for Private Client: Trusts and Probate Leading Set for Property Litigation "one of the market leaders in blending the traditional Chancery with heavy-duty commercial skills" "considerable experience in company work" "praised as being 'cost competitive' and having 'very reliable administration'" "excellent set with a very strong team of barristers across the board" "wide range of capabilities and particular expertise in the area of insolvency arising from fraud" "undoubtedly one of the best Chancery chambers when it comes to tactical approach and knowledge" George Laurence QC "very hardworking and focused" Leading Silk - Administrative and Public Law Leading Silk - Property Litigation Robin Hollington QC "leading scholar and advocate" "always turns up trumps on heavy complex matters" "commended for his 'mastery of shareholder disputes'" "calm and solid" "always gives good advice" Leading Silk - Company Leading Silk - Insolvency Stephen Smith QC "the main go-to person" "excellent strategist with a keen eye for the detail" "excellent offshore experience" "a 'definite go-to' advocate" "an 'absolute star' in the field of civil fraud and tracing" Leading Silk - Commercial Litigation Leading Silk - Company Leading Silk - Fraud: Civil Leading Silk - Insolvency James Thom QC Leading Silk - Property Litigation Nicholas Le Poidevin QC "superb knowledge of trusts law" Leading Silk - Private Client: Trusts and Probate Lynton Tucker "excellent on technical trust matters" Leading Junior - Private Client: Trusts and Probate Kenneth Munro "never anything other than totally committed and prepared" Leading Junior - Property Litigation, 2011 Edition Malcolm Chapple Leading Junior - Intellectual Property Clive H. Jones "highly respected by the bench" Leading Junior - Company Leading Junior - Insolvency Leading Junior - Partnership David Eaton Turner "very thorough and extremely well prepared, particularly in larger cases" Leading Junior - Company Leading Junior - Insolvency Ross Crail Leading Junior - Administrative and Public Law Leading Junior - Property Litigation Stephen Schaw Miller Leading Junior - Property Litigation Edwin Simpson Leading Junior - Administrative and Public Law Simon Adamyk "a mighty intellect and brings piercing analysis and meticulous attention to detail to his work" Leading Junior - Company Leading Junior - Commercial Litigation Leading Junior - Fraud: Civil Mark Hubbard "his impressive powers of analysis are equalled by his people skills" Leading Junior - Fraud: Civil Leading Junior - Insolvency Leading Junior - Private Client: Trusts and Probate Nigel Hood Leading Junior - Commercial Litigation Leading Junior - Fraud: Civil Sebastian Prentis "very approachable, with good communication skills and excellent attention to detail" "hugely respected and a very fair advocate" Leading Junior - Company Leading Junior - Insolvency Leading Junior - Property Litigation James Bailey "strategically strong and pragmatic" Leading Junior - Commercial Litigation Leading Junior - Insolvency James Brightwell Leading Junior - Private Client: Trusts and Probate Tim Akkouh Leading Junior - Commercial Litigation Leading Junior - Fraud: Civil |
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