JMW Solicitors LLP > Liverpool, England > Firm Profile

‘Mike Rainford is a wise fox. Been around for ages, knows everybody but most importantly has excellent judgement and always gets the big calls right.’

‘Hojol Uddin, the lynch-pin – a first rate strategist and tactician. Hojol Uddin is a stand-out partner. He gives clear, realistic, and well-judged advice. He is not afraid to take difficult and ambitious points when it is appropriate. His client care is impeccable and his clients rightly trust him implicitly. His knowledge of criminal law generally is excellent but it’s his knowledge of motoring law and procedure that is truly exceptional.’

‘Peter Grogan: hugely experienced in business crime with excellent acumen and strategic skill.’

‘Sam Healey is an exceptional lawyer with very high standards. I found his attention to detail and knowledge of a case bordering on frighteningly good.’

‘Evan Wright is a superb strategist.’

‘Sam Healey is a star performer. His calming presence reassures his clients and he gets the job done. His attention to detail is fantastic and his detailed preparation is second to none.’

‘Jonathon Enston is sensible, knowledgeable and asks for advice when appropriate. He has a great future ahead of him.’

‘Ian Lewis is an absolute stand-out. His dedication to his cases is unsurpassed, and he has superb forensic knowledge of every relevant detail. He is 100% committed to providing the best possible service to his clients, and is always focused on the impact a case might have on their lives.’

‘The care from the very beginning has been excellent. My case was handled in a professional, sensitive manner, making me feel comfortable to disclose information of a very private nature regarding my disabilities. Communication was always excellent.’

‘Eddie Jones was extremely helpful in explaining the process, risks and potential outcomes and also in understanding the position I was in. He was compassionate yet professional, building a high level of trust and reassurance. Sensitivity was always maintained, communication skills always excellent, leading to a positive working relationship over the course of the claim.’

‘Melissa Gardner cannot be faulted. Her advice given was professional and in a way we could understand, winning the case. Would definitely recommend this firm.’

‘Great clinical negligence team – very dedicated and knowledgeable.’

‘Standout lawyers include Sally Leonards whose enormous compassion and legal knowledge, combined with a down-to-earth approach makes her a great choice; Angharad Hughes has a real attention to detail and a fantastic way with clients and opponents alike and Melissa Gardner is an effective operator.’

‘Eddie Jones is an excellent solicitor. He pays meticulous attention to detail in the preparation of witness evidence, and he is creative and proactive in the prosecution of his cases; the success of his cases rests upon the solid evidential groundwork he puts in. Melissa Gardner and Mark Havenhand are thoughtful and empathetic solicitors, proactive and very much committed to their clients’ cases but realistic and careful in their advice.’

‘JMW are a friendly, well-established team with excellent breath and depth of knowledge. The team is proactive and their systems and processes are slick and efficient which attracts the confidence of their clients.’

‘Angharad Hughes is a very good and careful solicitor. Angharad gets the best out of the team she instructs on any particular case. Sally Leonards is a tenacious litigator. She is efficient and gets to the point, but she is also very caring with clients.’

‘Paul Breen is at the top of his game for catastrophic personal injury cases. He is who you would want on your side if a family member has been seriously injured.’

‘What makes them stand out besides their knowledge and experience is their teamwork and dedication to their clients. The entire team is easy to work with, personable and always willing to go the extra mile to assist.’

‘Gordon Cartwright is an extremely capable, conscientious and diligent litigator who is always very well prepared. Andrew Lilley is equally capable, with a laid-back manner but certainly not laid-back in the preparation of cases or the thought which goes in to preparation and execution.’

‘JMW are an exceptional group of solicitors who work together to manage clients holistically, with a 360 view of not only the case but the people involved. They are quick to respond to issues and have an excellent knowledge of the processes that cases such as ours go through. ’

‘I had an unusual case that I knew would be troublesome but JMW filled me with confidence, at every opportunity so far they have been friendly and informative. Nothing is ever too much trouble and I can call them at any point with confidence that they will set my mind at ease.’

‘Joanne Brine was excellent. We had a traumatic and stressful time going through legal proceedings and Joanne was so kind, compassionate, informative and patient. We were delighted with the level of service and reassurance we received. ’

‘Clare Stevens has a leading reputation in the field of military claims. Her knowledge and understanding is phenomenal.’

‘Great profile in the market for this area of work.’

‘Alison Parry is a standout partner and Ben Wilson is a tough litigator.’

‘The best in the north west. Excellence across the board. ’

‘Alison Parry leads the team from the front. An extremely competent lawyer and formidable negotiator.’

‘Ian Johnston is a superb technical operator and highly skilled litigator.’

‘Alison Parry is extremely clear with her approach and her clients are left in no doubt as to their options and risks.’

‘JMW has a committed and dedicated team for contentious trusts and probate.’

‘The JMW contentious trusts and probate team has significant strength in depth. The impressively large team manages high-value and complex disputes. Whilst the team is recognised for having an impressive number of high-net-worth individuals as clients, it has also been very innovative in creating funding structures to suit all levels.’

‘A force across England and Wales. JMW is one of the best firms in the country.’

‘A really excellent family firm with great client support skills. JMW provides a first-class service and has an enviable reputation in the sector.’

‘Michael Chapman is excellent. He is very strategically aware and commercial.’

‘Abigail Bennett is a formidable advocate and strategist.’

‘Beverley Jones and Abigail Bennett are standout individuals who are excellent lawyers and incredibly hard working.’

‘Ruben Sinha is probably the brightest shining star of matrimonial finance in the North West. In just a few years after returning from Hong Kong, he has raced ahead of the competition. He is a superb matrimonial solicitor.’

‘Katie Lowe is simply brilliant. Fantastically clever, kind, courteous, engaged, and an absolute pleasure to work with. She specialises in the most complex cases and will find a way through.’

‘Matthew Handley’s approach enables him to put clients facing the most difficult of circumstances at immediate ease and he is very generous with the time that he commits to providing training to junior members of the team.’

‘The Court of Protection team at JMW set a high bar in their expectations for their clients. They work very hard to achieve the best outcomes and are creative and collaborative in doing so. They listen carefully to their client’s wishes and work with other professionals to deliver on the wishes, always in the client’s best interests.’

‘The firm has a large Court of Protection team who are highly skilled and experienced in the area of trusts, as part of a deputyship. They have a wide range of clients, both adults and children, and often handle complex situations. They manage an individual’s finances responsibly, often discussing funding requests and budgeting with the case manager.’

‘The JMW team go above and beyond the usual service provided within the sector. Their passion for helping vulnerable adults is clear and their service is efficient and bespoke. They are always looking to improve the way in which the service is delivered and sharing that knowledge with other areas.’

‘The team has very considerable strength in depth. There is a range of both experience and specialism, and the size and depth of the team compares very favourably to other firms.’

‘Rebecca Brown is exceptional in her ability to meet the clients at their level, engaging them in discussion and showing genuine interest in their thoughts and ideas. Rebecca is a strong force in overcoming barriers for her clients, and works collaboratively with other professionals.’

‘Megan Christie-Copeland has expert knowledge in the best practice around deputyships. Megan is a friendly face and always willing to help.’

‘Joe Cobb is fantastic. When I refer to Joe, I know my clients are well-served and that the referral I have made becomes an asset to me.’

‘Andrew Cusworth is excellent. Knowledgeable, highly responsive and very client focused.’

‘Very good, client-focused service.’

‘JMW Solicitors were responsive throughout, explained their and the legal process and gave expert detailed information and advice to help with the next decisions I needed to make that could impact the values, integrity and reputation of our organisation. The advice put my mind at ease; thorough explanations and detailed resources.’

‘The team simply understands the media and entertainment industry and because of that they quickly and efficiently get to the root of the issues the clients are facing and devise bespoke solutions to resolve the same. All members of the team are very user friendly’

‘Rebecca Young – simply brilliant. A star who will become one of the leading litigation lawyers. Her attention to detail and command of the law is phenomenal. You want her on your side’

‘Client-friendly team with a good range of expertise and experience.’

‘Graham Small – loads of experience and brings a veteran’s nous to any case.’

‘Very good at working with you and make a great team as all of the team align with each other. Fantastic to work with.’

‘Layla Kelly is very helpful in the way that she explains information regarding the case and is very professional in the way she conducts herself.’

‘Peter Barnard takes on board the issue that is being dealt and offers some fantastic advice to allow you to reflect on the main parts of the issue that he sees. Absolutely brilliant approach and very professional throughout.’

‘The team at JMW is always pragmatic and forward thinking.’

‘We work with Graham Small and Jemma Fleetwood regularly – they both are very open and honest, Graham has always looked outside of the box for solutions for his clients and works collaboratively with counsel.’

‘One of the busiest commercial litigation teams in the North West due to the fact that they have assembled a team of some of the best and most experienced litigators around.’

‘JMW provides an excellent service.’

‘JMW Solicitors have a wealth of knowledge and this is seen from all areas of the team, not just employment law, but also immigration, women’s health, and intellectual property.’

‘Simon Bloch is very knowledgeable, very precise in how he delivers, and always willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Paul Chamberlain is the most experienced person in employment law I know, and the most level-headed and practical. He understands the battle between what is required in law, and what is a practical solution, whilst at all times remaining compliant.’

‘We have always enjoyed a good working relationship with JMW and besides a professional, competent service across any department we engage with, there is also a very friendly and personable approach.’

‘Paul Chamberlain and his staff on the employment team are friendly, down-to-earth, very detailed on the subject matter and think outside the box.’

‘Simon Bloch is true expert in is field of employment and recruitment law.’

‘The team are highly experienced, which enables us to tackle issues with confidence. For some specialist areas not within their normal reach, they are excellent at introducing external specialists to get the full-rounded view.’

‘A very knowledgeable and helpful team.’

‘A personal approach.’

‘A good reputation in the real estate sector, particularly in respect of development land.’

‘Paul Burton has impressed both myself and my clients in handling a less than straightforward sale of commercial development land.’

‘David Frankland is very approachable.’

‘JMW has strength in depth in all aspects of Sports Law, from contracts and endorsement / sponsorship deals to serious criminal charges.’

‘Ian Lewis stands apart in the Sports Law market as the solicitor of choice for the most famous and accomplished sporting professionals.’

‘competent and real attention to detail ’

‘Stephen Taylor Heath is so well versed in his area.’

‘They are stalwarts in the sports industry. From agency disputes to complex commercial litigation for clubs and rights holders, they’re a hugely impressive presence in the sports industry. Their clients are high profile and the work they undertake is enviably high quality.’

‘Stephen Taylor Health knows everything there is to know about sports regulation. He balances being client friendly and approachable but also displays incisive analysis when it matters. He’s a pleasure to receive instructions from, and you’d be hard pressed to find a sports solicitor with better experience to draw from.’

‘Everyone I have dealt with at JMW has been great. Billing is easy. They have a wide range of solicitors that cover many areas of the law. ’

‘Engaging people with a strong commercial understanding. Very friendly firm and team to work with.’

‘Mike Blood has offered a lot of support related to M&A. He has a great team, and we work well together. He is often available to talk legal matters through.’

‘JMW Solicitors offers us a combination of market leading experience aligned to our industry combined with great strength in legal capability. Most recently this has enabled us to effectively complete a number of complex and high value framework contracts against an ambitious deadline.’

‘Always responsive and up front, a superb combination of commercial value, technical ability and effective communication.’

‘Just so easy and straightforward to deal with always giving the feeling of confidence and trust.’

‘Richard Parkinson was excellent in our dealings, giving great, balanced advice. Richard’s response times were also great. Couldn’t recommend them more highly.’

‘The team are adaptable, agile and extremely swift to deliver. Where other firms have procedural red tape and processes with deeper spans of control, JMW can provide swift output at pace.’

‘JMW have really top quality and experienced solicitors covering a range of specialisms that give hands-on advice and are commercial in their outlook. ’

‘Gavin Jones and his team in Manchester are excellent both with their technical knowledge and wide experience of all manner of difficult litigation and insolvency situations. They are approachable and innovative.’

‘Simon Gerrard is a tenacious and terrifyingly efficient operator. The move to JMW and ability to build his team further has only complemented his already impressive offering. I have no doubt in recommending his services to anyone and hold his ability in the insolvency law in the highest regard.’

‘James Williams showed an in-depth knowledge of fractional development schemes and comes up with innovative solutions.’

‘Gavin Jones is exceptionally technically talented and is a great leader of the team.’

‘Gavin Jones has a wealth of experience and is safe and reassuring pair of hands; James Williams is simply a brilliant lawyer with a great mind and fantastic wit – a growing force in the Northwest market.’

‘Sam Baines is as impressive a young lawyer as I’ve come across in a long time.’

‘Gavin Jones is accessible and always keen to support with excellent technical knowledge demonstrating a depth of experience across a wide range of scenarios.’

‘The team is highly motivated. Excellent knowledge, both practical and legal, is capably demonstrated from the outset. Refreshing to see such talent in what is a highly specialised area of law and regulatory compliance.’

‘Highly motivated, very healthy and commendable approach to opportunity and diversity in all respects. Good to see such a happy team.’

‘From the initial consultation to the successful resolution of our case our experience with Scott Bell has been excellent. It is evident that he is highly knowledgeable and skilled at what he does, the service and advice that we have received has been of the highest quality and we would highly recommend Scott.’

‘Laura Hadzik did a fantastic job would highly recommend her.’

‘An experienced commercial transport team with full knowledge of the operator licence regulatory system.’

‘Laura Hadzik and Scott Bell are both experienced professionals in their field. Approachable, friendly and genuine, they can confidently put their money where their mouths are when it comes to relevant subject matter.’

‘Laura Hadzik and Scott Bell are leaders in the field of road and passenger transport,  Supported by Patrick Boyers, they offer a one stop shop for commercial transport needs.’

‘Laura Hadzik hold the unique position of being a wonderful technical lawyer, excellent, sensible, advocate and thoroughly great person.’

‘A significant player in the private market. They are well-resourced and have a strong team in Manchester to fall back on if required. ’

‘Both Amy Shaffron and Dan Martin are hungry and ambitious and have strong practices. They give sensible, realistic advice to clients.’

‘Benjamin Hall is a solicitor who stands out at the firm. He is extremely hard-working and will go the extra mile for his clients. ’

‘Super dynamic, reactive and listening team. A pleasure to work with. Experienced in working with cross-border cases with different lawyers from other countries and different expertise. Innovative, goal-oriented and pragmatic in their approach to cases.’

‘A terrific practice. They have breadth and depth in every respect – practitioners, resourcing, facilities. In larger cases, JMW put together teams of practitioners to meet the specific requirements of the investigation or the case. They are very client-focused and smart about what will achieve the best results.’

‘Great communication and ability to link with fabulous expert witnesses in a timely fashion producing great outcomes. ’

‘Very responsive team with sound advice based upon legal knowledge and tactical awareness. ’

‘Amy Shaffron went beyond what might be expected. Whilst the case had to be transferred to another late in the case for the best of reasons, she was able to package the case effectively and ensure counsel could get very quickly on top of the brief. ’

‘Amy Shaffron was astute to all the difficulties in the case and its weaknesses. Her advice was outstanding. Once she had decided on the appropriate approach she was firm in her advice and stuck to it, notwithstanding some pressure. I was impressed.’

‘For private prosecutions, JMW Solicitors offers the whole package. The team at JMW work really closely with private investigators from day one in order to build the case for a private prosecution. Their ability to resource a private prosecution and build a case is first rate and I count them as one of the best in this field.’

‘Daniel Martin is excellent. Direct, effective and personable. He is who you want heading your private prosecution team.’

‘Amy Shaffron is very experienced and has excellent client rapport.’

‘They have huge experience, and enormous strength in depth. The team have the ability to cut through irrelevant issues, and go straight to the key matters in an investigation – which simplifies the whole position.’

‘The overall organisation of the firm in terms of clear communication has always been excellent. The solicitors within JMW have always had a very strong grasp of the specific issues within any case and have been able to provide tactical advice of a very high level. The firm has been proactive in trying to resolve issues with the other parties in any proceedings in the most efficient way possible, and where it is clear the matter will have to be contested to trial their understanding of the case allows any areas of weakness to be addressed at an early stage.’

‘Amy Shaffron is hugely experienced and an excellent lawyer and tactician.’

‘Daniel Martin is tenacious in his efforts on behalf of clients. He is proactive in ensuring that all avenues of enquiry are carried out so that the client is put in the strongest position possible. He has a clear understanding of his client’s needs and he is a very useful solicitor to have involved in a case from a tactical perspective.’

‘Joanne Brine is a very experienced litigator with a comprehensive knowledge of the sector, excellent client care skills and particular expertise in dealing with vulnerable clients. Natasha Ross is down-to-earth, an excellent communicator and well-regarded by lay clients.’

‘A friendly, claimant-facing boutique with a strong cross-border personal injury practice which brings the human touch to clients. Great at the crossover between cross-border and leisure industry PI.’

‘Joanne Brine is an outstanding lawyer with a lot of experience in cross-border litigation. She will provide high-value performance always with a very empathetic approach.’

‘Joanne Brine is a very strong litigator who combines a caring approach with a fierce intellect.’

‘Joanne Brine has been exceptional. She was really driven in getting justice for us. She is a credit to JMW.’

‘Natasha Ross was always good at letting me know what was happening and keeping me updated.’

‘Natasha Ross is understanding and caring. She regularly updates me without prompting. She is very much involved and on the ball’ with everything. She also has excellent ideas which she will discuss with me. She is extremely helpful and efficient.’

‘Joanne Brine is exceptionally diligent and professional in the preparation and in general handling of the cases she undertakes.’

‘JMW has a team of people with different skills and abilities that allows them to provide effective and prompt responses to any information request related to legal and immigration issues. The advice given has always been positive and very useful for our company.’

‘The people who work at JMW are well prepared and knowledgeable in different areas related to legal and immigration issues.’

‘The practice is unique because they go above and beyond for their customers.’

‘Very knowledgable in their market, prepared to go to all lengths to get their job done. ’

‘Excellent and clear communication enabling the client to feel comfortable with the legal language, putting them at ease and guiding thoroughly throughout the transaction.’

‘Alex O’Leary has been fantastic in his handling of our account during a management buyout. He has been supportive and proactive all the way, answering all the questions in good time and fashion.’

‘The team has been great. They are very responsive to requests, no question is too daft, and response time is excellent.’

‘Alex O’Leary has a clear understanding of the client’s business and requirements, which makes him our go-to guy. His response time is better than any other lawyer we have dealt with.’

‘Strong team with excellent client skills.’

‘Exceptional interpersonal skills. Craig Harrison stands out as excellent.’

‘JMW is a sizeable firm with in-house expertise across a range of areas – I found this helpful in a number of instances, with input from subject-matter experts adding value to the process of agreeing terms with the seller and their lawyers. ’

‘Alex O’Leary was excellent, responsive, technically knowledgeable, and commercial – his ability to provide a view on the best route forward when we were faced with complex or commercially sensitive situations proved extremely helpful.’

‘Very professional and curteous, kept me informed the whole time.’

‘Suleikha Ali – professional, curteous, knowledgeable, provided relevant advice throughout.’

‘A small but skilled claimant team.’

‘Nicola Wainwright is forceful, committed, and an excellent lawyer. She is ably assisted by Suleikha Ali, who is also superb.’

‘JMW stands out for its dedication to its clients. It goes the extra mile to maximise the prospects of their cases succeeding.’

‘Nicola Wainwright: a brilliant mind, with a total grasp of all aspects of clinical negligence, who can get great results in hard cases.’

‘Suleikha Ali – total dedication to her cases, excellent client handling skills, and a strong work ethic.’

‘Andrew Cusworth is a very experienced Court of Protection deputy. He is particularly adept at handling difficult and challenging cases, including those with HNW estates.’

‘Rebecca Brown is my go-to advisor on Court of Protection costs for clinical negligence cases. She is thorough, intelligent and easy to work with.’

‘The individuals I have dealt with at JMW are passionate hard working people who work in the industry due to their love for helping people. They put the client first and value their relationships. If they say they are going to do something you can trust them to get it done.’ 

‘Large team. National reputation. Great portfolio of work. Megan Christie-Copeland is very strong in the sector and cares a a lot about her clients and the service JMW provide.’

‘Andrew Cusworth has many years experience in his field and is highly respected, with a calm and highly approachable manner based on justified confidence in his abilities in the sector. Catherine Bridgewood is knowledgeable and thorough.’

‘Megan Christie-Copeland provides excellent client outcomes and has proven leadership skills through leading the JMW Court of Protection team. She has transformed the team into one of the leaders in this specialist area with a great team focussed on providing excellent service at all times.’

‘Katherine Smith is a conscientious presence within the Court of Protection team at JMW. She works tirelessly on behalf of her clients and peers in protecting some of the most vulnerable people in society and ensuring their ever-changing needs are met.‘

‘Kiran Vasudeva is wonderful. She is so knowledgeable, has a lovely way with clients and is willing to take on difficult cases and pursue matters relentlessly to an acceptable conclusion.’

‘The team at JMW are hugely client focused. They offer a great service, with clients assured in the knowledge that their case is being fought hard.’

‘A powerhouse of a team that is committed to drive positive change through the law.’

‘One of the dominant firms in Manchester and the North-West, JMW have in recent years made their presence felt in the London market. The firm is packed with strong litigators.’

‘Excellent litigators. Michael Rowlands is a champion for his clients, and one of the best in the business. His case load is based on international work (with a particular, but not sole, emphasis on the Middle East) and big money divorce cases.’

‘Eleanor Cawthra is an exceptionally capable lawyer, and additionally one of the hardest working associates around.’

‘Philip Cooper is a stand-out partner. Polite, robust, sensible, commercially astute and an all-round delight to deal with. We have recently worked on a number of nuptial agreements together and have always managed to reach agreements for our respective clients in a low-key way, particularly important in this area.’

‘Great team headed by Michael Rowlands who has a huge international practice. Good depth within the team at all different levels of experience which is helpful for clients. It also benefits from having regional offices too.’

‘I have always found Philip Cooper to have great attention to detail, sound judgement and an eye for the most pragmatic and sensible outcome.’