Ellis Jones Strikes Success Again for Legal 500
We are thrilled to announce the recent results in one of the leading legal directories, The Legal 500. We are exceptionally proud that so many of the teams and individuals have been recognised for their outstanding efforts. The Legal 500 has analysed the legal capabilities of law firms across the world for 32 years and is considered a highly prestigious legal directory to be recognised in.
This year the firm has been recognised across Commercial Litigation, Family, Contentious Trusts & Probate, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Employment and Business Services for the following;
Commercial Litigation – including the Dispute Resolution, and Banking and Finance teams, claimed Tier 1 where their recent
work, such as acting for a claimant in a High Court claim against a major high street bank, was highlighted. This top tier was gained by the team showing ‘great commitment to its clients’ and producing ‘good analysis of court proceedings’ and is one of just three firms in the top tier in Dorset and South Wiltshire.
Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, Lauren Day was awarded as a leading individual and quoted to have ‘excellent judgement’ and ‘is very bright and has great interpersonal skills’. It was said that Lauren is ‘noted for her experience in handling high-value contractual disputes for property developer clients.’ Partner and Head of Banking & Finance Litigation, William Fox Bregman, received recognition as ‘experienced in the Banking and Finance space’ with Partner, Paul Kanolik, also being listed as a key lawyer.
Described as having ‘a fantastic knowledge of their subject’, the Employment team was placed in Tier 1, the top banding, due to being ‘fast to respond’, and ‘direct, honest, effective, and always easy to talk to‘. Their work with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra regarding employment law and HR advice was one of 5 highlights to be mentioned.
It was quoted that ‘The team at Ellis Jones has a fantastic knowledge of their subject and a real empathy for clients, I would
always recommend them‘ and another individual would ‘especially recommend’ Partner and Head of Employment Solicitor, Kate Brooks.
Family secured Tier 2 and were described to have ‘expertise in advising on posthumous conception and fertility treatment, including donor conception, donor disputes and co-parenting arrangements’. Furthermore, Partner and Solicitor, Katie Taft was awarded with leading individual in Family Law.
Being described as ‘highly professional and competent’ and being able to ‘deal with all matters in a timely, effective and efficient manner’, the Contentious Trusts & Probate Team was placed in Tier 2 with Victoria Riddlestone being mentioned as a key lawyer. Their work with defending a £230,000 spousal claim was one of four highlights to be commentated.
Testimonials include ‘The litigation team is highly professional and competent. It deals with all matters in a timely, effective and efficient manner’ followed by recognition for Head of Contentious Trusts & Probate and Partner, Lauren Day, to say she ‘always provides concise and balanced judgements and advice’
Wills, Trusts & Probate claimed Tier 3 and were described as ‘very approachable’ alongside ‘obviously keen on what they do and keen to support clients in anyway’. Their previous work such as administering £3.4m estate of a deceased farmer was highlighted amongst other cases.
The team was recognised for ‘Listening to clients, understanding them first and foremost and then being practical in the approach and advice’ with Partner and Head of Wills, Trusts & Probate, Carla Brown, to be recognised as ‘knowledgeable, helpful and understanding of needs’ with her advice being ‘prompt, imaginative and presented in an understandable manner’.
The Business Services Team secured Tier 3 with Head of Business Services and Solicitor, Neil Cook being acknowledged for his ‘extensive experience of the care home industry’ and both Kate Brooks and Hugh Craig were recognised as key lawyers. The team’s previous negotiation regarding the purchase of four garden centres on behalf of a client was noted as a work highlight.
We are extremely proud of the firm for achieving impressive results in such a wide variety of categories. Our Managing Partner, Nigel Smith, has said ‘The Legal 500 is a highly respected and influential directory. We’re very pleased to have received independent endorsement of our services and numerous individuals in multiple sections of the guide. This success is down to a team effort by everyone at the firm and we’ll continue to work hard to provide the greatest service for our many clients.’.
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