Lewis Silkin LLP > Manchester, England > Firm Profile

‘The team is a market leader in media law. Their client roster is outstanding. They have been a pleasure to work with on advertising, publishing and media matters.’

‘Alex Meloy provides concise expert advice in relation to advertising and marketing law.’

‘Chris Hallinan is very experienced and understands our firm well. He always provides the right team to support us on our most sensitive partnership issues.’

‘Really good experience across the team. Very pragmatic and commercial advice given – they make a real effort to understand the business and its objectives before advising.’

‘The firm provides a full service approach covering all commercial requirements. ’

‘Chris Hallinan is an exemplary expert in the field of corporate governance. His advice guided my organisation though a very detailed series of constitutional reforms, the outcome of which has been tested – enabling exactly the resolution for which the reforms were designed. I cannot recommend Chris too highly.’

‘A fantastic firm and one that is always among the top of my recommendation list. It provides a superlative client service. The partnership team is supported by a superb employment team able to turn to discrimination issues.’

‘Clive Greenwood is exceptional. His knowledge is unsurpassed and he knows just what clients need and want. He is a total star. Frances Simm is one of the very best senior associates in the market. She is simply brilliant and a pleasure to work with. Fergus Payne is a super commercial lawyer.’

‘They are incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, commercial, and pragmatic. ’

‘Clive Greenwood is one of the safest pair of hands in this sector; he knows his stuff and takes a practical and commercial approach to everything he does. Frankie Simms always goes the extra mile, using her exceptional knowledge of the sector and her capacity to manage any situation to serve her clients very, very well. Eleanor Diamond is and up and coming star. Her knowledge of both the partnership and employment sectors make her an exceptionally useful senior associate to work with.’

‘City-level service and a personable attitude. A winning combination for clients. Plain speaking and they understand the issues. This is a team with an excellent market profile and real depth of experience.’

‘Highly commercial in their approach, and effective in getting quickly to the heart of how best to resolve any dispute.’

‘Easy to follow their advice, which always contains precise and accurate observations.’

‘Andrew Wanambwa is calm and analytical. Client-centric, and with the ability to grasp complex concepts quickly.’

‘Mark Lim and Nigel Enticknap are both experienced and highly-capable litigators. They have good knowledge of the law and sound commercial instincts.’

‘Neil Parkes is incredibly knowledgeable and hard-working.’

‘Clive Greenwood is a delightful and hugely-experienced solicitor with great legal knowledge – never ruffled.’

‘Fraser Mitchell is the consummate professional – the perfect balance between commercial awareness, client handling and astuteness. He works very hard for his clients, goes the extra mile, and always delivers.’

‘Very strong team who understand our organisation and its attitude to risk. Very responsive and professional and takes time to explain matters to us. They bring in the right experts at the right time.’

‘The team of Brian Kilcoyne and Patrick Brown have been very good partners to our organisation in the property area. Their knowledge of the sector is invaluable’.’

‘The expertise of each and every person we deal with at Lewis Silkin is what makes the practice unique. We get first class service and everyone in the team is up to speed on or account so if someone is away there is always someone who can assist.’

‘Rachel Francis-Lang is our main contact, and she makes sure the whole department works well together.’

‘Lewis Silkin is an exceptional firm with several highly skilled professionals, all available to manage our UK property portfolio competently and confidently.’

‘The firm are one of my most valued and respected vendors, a delight to work with and one I would have no hesitation in recommending to others.’

‘Rachel Francis-Lang is a consummate professional, a terrific work colleague who is always willing to supply advice and support at any time.’

‘Julia Poulter is a refreshing and energetic presence, and a pleasure to work with. She is full of ideas and not afraid to implement them.’

‘Knowledge and insights into the tech sector and specifically how it applies to software development and IP ownership including complexities around Open source software’

‘Rory Campbell is very knowledgeable about the sector and takes time to understand concerns as they arise.’

‘The people make this practice unique. A collection of experienced solicitors who are engaging and add value through their breadth of knowledge.’

‘We love Mary Traynor for her practical approach and warm style of engagement. We are constantly reassured by Mary’s presence in any commercial matter. She understands our company and needs very well.’

‘We have found the team at Lewis Silkin LLP (particularly the Belfast office) to be extremely pragmatic when they support us during contract negotiations. Their approach has been a benefit both to us and our customers.

‘Rory Campbell has been a real asset to us. His approach is always based on common sense and real-world explanations so that the non-legal representatives in the meeting understand the context of the points being discussed. His approach is one of collaboration between both parties and seeking an agreement that is balanced.’

Mary Traynor has provided expert advice on GDPR obligations across UK and EU boundaries and within our supply chain. Although a dry subject to most, Mary is clearly passionate about this area, which comes out in the way she has worked with us and our customers.’

‘Roch Glowacki has been at the forefront of the evolving AI regulatory landscape for many years, well before most of his peers and senior partners at other firms. He is extremely well-positioned to advise on complex AI matters because of his multidisciplinary expertise across IP, commercial and data, as well as knowledge and experience. He has a fantastic understanding of what has been going on in this space and is likely to happen in the market, and leverages that knowledge to his clients’ advantage to help them make informed decisions. He combines the exceptional level of sophistication and service expected of a top lawyer with the pragmatism and technical expertise of an in-house tech lawyer.’

‘Roch Glowacki has great understanding of the evolving AI landscaping and provides a very pragmatic approach to contracts for AI.’

‘Roch Glowacki and the broader Lewis Silkin team are incredibly well joined-up and regularly produce high quality thought leadership content across a broad range of AI-related topics.’

‘Roch Glowacki’s passion for technology shines through at every step and means that he is able to navigate novel and complex legal issues with ease.’

‘Easy to understand, pragmatic advice on what can be an overly complicated topic.’

‘JJ Shaw and the team and Lewis Silkin have been fantastic in helping us push forward with the use of generative AI in a safe and legal way for our clients. Where others don’t seem to be aware of the different technologies, Lewis Silkin have kept up to date on the advancements, making our conversations incredibly worthwhile.’

‘The team are great – they’re super responsive and very diligent.’

‘Adam Glass balances exceptional legal expertise, an affable manner and strong commercial awareness to consistently deliver the best outcome for his clients.’

‘The IP team at Lewis Silkin has handled all aspects of our IP matters from trademark registrations to international litigation. The team seem adequately resourced to handle any matter we put to them and consistently deliver the expertise and calibre of people we expect to see.’

‘They are personable, pragmatic and easy to work with.’

‘Thorough, down-to-earth, no messing about with a very commercial approach. Tremendous knowledge of trade marks, copyright and designs in a variety of sectors. Exceptional value for the quality of the work.’

‘Very well connected across the industry, so able to provide very practical guidance on how to approach different issues.’

‘The team is very approachable and have a friendly internal working dynamic. They have a focus on elevating junior talent within the team, which is commendable. They project managed complex litigation in an orderly way, and take a proactive approach and are mindful of the impact of litigation on internal business resources.’

‘What makes the Lewis Silkin IP team unique is that they provide clear and concise advice in a manner which allows the senior members of our company to make informed business driven decisions. Their understanding of our business is also instrumental as they understand the driving force behind our business and our goals, and this is always taken into account when providing advice.’

‘What impresses me the most is the IP teams turnaround times whether it be on the drafting side of things or simply making themselves (or an alternate) available to discuss a matter on short notice.’

‘Lewis Silkin have a fantastic technical understanding of the issues that arise in our industry on a day-to-day basis and apply that in a commercial way.’

‘There is a huge wealth of expertise in the company and several individuals who are qualified to help across various sectors. The company is very approachable and keen to support at any level, with an interest in supporting SMEs and larger corporations with the same amount of care and attention to detail.’

‘They aren’t pushy and are very keen to work to the needs of their clients, as well as offering discounts on fees. They are committed and driven and will always do their best to make sure that the work is delivered with care. They are thorough and supportive. I have worked with Nick Allan on several occasions and he is always available at short notice for a call if needed.’

‘James Gill is a delight to work with.’

‘Nick Allan in Lewis Silkin has established and augmented Lewis Silkin’s video games practice. The team understands the space extremely well, and they have the technical skills to back up their industry knowledge.’

‘Having spent time with us as an associate, Nick Allan is a key business partner for us. He is uniquely positioned in advising us, and in general terms it’s fair to say that he’s now a key player in the gaming industry. ’

‘Nick Allan has been an invaluable advisor to us – he’s extremely responsive and has an intuitive understanding of what we need.’

‘Responses are courteous and do not cut corners.’

‘The team at Lewis Silkin will always go above and beyond what is expected of them. They act effectively as an extension of our in-house team, and their knowledge of our portfolio is impeccable.’

‘The team are always available and navigate the intricacies of our large organisation with ease, knowing when to push inventors directly or to take a conversation with the IP team.’

‘Tom Gaunt is a head and shoulders above the rest. His attention to detail and commitment to understanding every aspect of our large portfolio is amazing. Despite being the head of a large team, Tom will always put his full attention on our cases where needed, imparting his years of experience in our sector.’

‘I’ve been working with Jonathan Hewett on new technology patents for several years, resulting in one granted patent and several others pending. My experience with Jonathan has been excellent, who moved from Venner Shipley recently.’

‘Jonathan Hewett is an outstanding patent attorney, with broad experience, deep subject knowledge, and excellent drafting and communication skills. His insights, knowledge and questioning help inform our research process, which leads to new discoveries. His knowledge of the patenting process helps us craft filings with the broadest potential coverage, and to respond effectively to emergent challenges. Jonathan’s response to queries is always timely and extremely well considered.’

‘Lewis Silkin have a seasoned, reliable and capable team that combines professionalism with accessibility.’

‘Abigail Wise has a profound understanding of trade mark law, which ensures comprehensive protection for her clients’ brand identity. She has a dynamic presence; you will want her in your corner, especially in challenging situations in the UK and EU.’

‘Lewis Silkin LLP is extremely prompt in their responses. They deliver high-quality work and their depth of knowledge in handling complex legal matter is commendable. They also maintain the highest standards of professionalism.’

‘The individuals that we have worked with have great communication skills and our clients are always happy and satisfied with the legal advice provided by them.’

‘Jasmine Sihre is very knowledgeable in this practice and her attention to detail in each and every legal matter is noteworthy. The legal advice provided by her helps our clients in choosing the best course of action for any legal dispute. She always makes sure that all deadlines are met on time and provides us with the fastest resolution to any legal problem.’

‘Great awareness of the issues and how to take effective practical action.’

‘Nick Bowie is recommended.’

‘Lewis Silkin have an unrivalled depth of experience in this sector, with a practice focussed closely on a small number of industries. This enables them to bring their valuable commercial insight to all of their work.’

‘Adam Glass is an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced lawyer in a number of aspects of reputation management. He is an excellent defamation lawyer and is also able to work strategically across other areas in order to protect his client’s reputations. This is only possible because of his breadth of experience. He has a calm manner and works particularly well in pressurised situations.’

‘Adam Glass is a stellar performer, and he is the kind of lawyer you want on your side when the proverbial hits the fan. He is bombproof. He has deep experience as both a catcher and poacher with the media, which means his clients always receive excellent practical as well as legal advice. He is generous with his time and goes the extra mile to provide support to clients.’

‘The team is very responsive, informed, and offers excellent advice on defamation and privacy law.’

‘Adam Glass is dedicated, responsive, and very experienced and knowledgeable in his field.’

‘Every individual who we work with at LS is supportive, knowledgeable and excellent at guiding our thinking.’

‘Laura Farnsworth – a genuine partner in every sense of the word when working with her.’

‘We primarily use Lewis Silkin for their expertise in dealing with all things Privacy. The team’s knowledge of the Hospitality and Leisure industry is excellent and shines through in their high quality, practical and creative advice. The friendly, approachable team are a pleasure to work with, always responsive with smart, joined-up advice across the board. ’

‘The depth of experience and knowledge the team has as well as senior guidance on our case. When you are in a litigation situation you need calm, reassuring, to-the-point advice and the team at Lewis Silkin have gone above and beyond to be supportive, always available (including accommodating for international time difference) and to explain the options we have and the next steps.’

‘Paul Hayes is our go-to lawyer in the property litigation team. He’s an exceptional people person, always available to answer our questions, discuss options in a factual manner and has been a calm, reassuring and supportive partner through the process. I can’t recommend him highly enough.’

‘For years now, Lewis Silkin has been the connoisseur’s firm, standing out from the crowd of lesser performers with its concentrated pool of talented individuals.’

‘Brian Kilcoyne is a man of superlatives: ferociously bright, incredibly innovative and resourceful, very well read – and superbly nice into the bargain.’

‘A small but excellent team of property litigators with especial expertise in dealing with the cross-over between insolvency and property.’

‘Brian Kilkoyne – one of the leading property litigation solicitors in the country with a huge amount of experience. Very clever and commercially astute.’

‘The team at Lewis Silkin is exceptional and always contactable. They have great experience in particularly difficult and complex transactions. They have excellent listening and problem solving skills and are able to understand the nuances of ultra high net worth and celebrity clients.’

‘Lewis Silkin’s property litigation team have, for many decades, provided our group with consistently sound counsel. Importantly, as a client, they give us real world advice on what they think we should do, rather than just presenting options.’

‘Punches above its weight in this sector’

‘Matthew Forde is unflappable’

‘I have only worked with Lewis Silkin for a couple of years. The high standards seem to be maintained in a much larger law form, which has added benefits.’

‘I have worked with Mathew Forde for 20 years and he is a man of enormous integrity who can make complex legal issues understandable for the layman. I have nothing but the highest praise for him.’

‘The team know the challenges facing businesses and act quickly and efficiently. The commercial apt and knowledge is a real stand-out feature for the firm!’

‘Mathew Forde is our contact, and Mathew has a great understanding of both the legal end and the practical part that not all solicitors understand. ’

‘Katie Dixon is very good’

‘They understand our business and are efficient with their time.’

‘The experienced and partner-led team has a real understanding of the SME market.’

‘Geraint Tilsley is very strong technically and commercially.’

‘Geraint Tilsley is professional, flexible and very pragmatic.’

‘Lewis Silkin assisted us in an international M&A transaction as co-counsel. The team was very efficient and helped the transaction go smoothly.’

‘Geraint Tilsley and Elizabeth Cotton are exceptional individuals who we have worked with across several business, for legals, property and acquisitions. They are diligent, and swift in their guidance and advice.’

‘For a mid-sized firm, we found Lewis Silkin to possess a perfect combination of specialized experience and breadth of their legal offering.’

‘They understand the business and what we are trying to accomplish and work with us to come to the best possible result.’

‘Geraint Tilsley has worked with us on multiple acquisitions and has helped us identify ways to get our company what we need in terms of deal structure, while making it something that is palatable for the acquired companies. We really value and appreciate the work he has put in to understand our stance and come up with unique structures to accomodate.’

‘Clear and pragmatic advice. Builds excellent relationships, responsive.’

‘The team are personable, extremely knowledgeable and supportive when dealing with complex matters. They break the legislative aspects down into the relevant language to share with the board.’

‘I have built a trusting relationship with James Keogh, and he provides a valuable service to the business. I have every confidence in the support and advice that he offers, which includes being able to manage my expectations to ensure I am aware of all the pitfalls relating to matters arising.’

‘The team are innovative and offers a fresh approach to legal matters, such as re-thinking the way contracts are formatted to be more user-friendly. They offer proactive initiatives which help minimise risks, and I always feel I’m ‘ahead of the game’ when working with Lewis Silkin.’

‘James Keogh is approachable, exceptionally knowledgeable and genuinely pleasant to work with. He gives practical and commercial advice in plain English.’

‘The team are pragmatic, approachable and commercially minded.’

‘Lewis Silkin does very well in ‘thinking slightly differently’.’

‘The Lewis Silkin team is extremely responsive. They will always provide the analysis we need with a recommendation. Over the years we have built a relationship based on trust. They are our go-to firm in the UK.’

‘Paul Rajput is one of the smartest lawyers I have worked with over the years. He is very precise, clear, and will always give us the advice we are looking for in the format we need.’

‘LS makes it their mission to not only understand the deal inside out, but also our organisation and the factors which are influencing the acquisition and disposal. This allows them to provide pragmatic and commercial advice, which we believe leads to an efficient deal.’

‘They are the right balance between boutique and enterprise: the human touch of boutique with the power of enterprise.’

‘Sam Pennington and Sadiq Tajbhai are gold dust on any transaction – they go over and beyond to ensure our in-house legal team is supported, but also our finance and corporate development teams. The level of service and advice they have given means they are trusted by our key stakeholders.’

‘The team we had on our project were concise, caring, knowledgeable, and commercial. It always felt like they were supporting us to get to the best solution at a good pace.’

‘Jo Evans is smart, pragmatic, and reassuring as legal counsel.’

‘The Lewis Silkin employment team is in my view the UK’s best injunctive relief / High Court firm. Toni Lorenzo has an encyclopaedic knowledge of injunctive relief litigation and strategy.’

‘Sean Dempsey’s commercial mindset and input is extremely helpful as we explore cases and come up with potential solutions. He always makes himself available, often at short notice, and the discussions are always value added.’

‘Tarun Tawakley is exceptionally bright and commercial and really goes the extra mile to take care of his clients. Colin Leckey is our go-to employment lawyer. He is always available, responsive and practical. Excellent.’

‘Michael Anderson is just superb. Completely committed to his cases, he lives and breathes them every minute of every day, and brings huge energy, sophistication and great judgment (legally and factually), and is a joy to work with.’

‘Toni Lorenzo – what a class act. Brilliant to work with, Toni was one of the pioneers of high court commercial employment litigation. He has seen it all so many times that he just knows how things are going to pan out. Terrific judgment.’

‘Michael Burd – is there anything that this man cannot do? Astute, commercial, brilliant with clients, unflappable and just great to work with. David Samuels – on the up. Starting to plough his own furrow in the commercial/employment litigation space.’

‘Karen Baxter is a superb partner. Gets into the nub of an issue very quickly and is excellent at looking at problems from all angles so that you feel the resolution has been very carefully considered.’

‘David Hopper is exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced in industrial relations, as well as very pleasant to deal with. Richard Miskella is technically excellent and highly pragmatic in his advice.’

‘Practical yet accurate advice and easy to deal with. ’

‘Naomi Hanrahan-Soar has been consistently excellent over several years.’

‘Naomi Hanrahan-Soar went above and beyond her work on our immigration case to invite me to coffees and meetings with people in the community, helping me feel welcome and build my local network.’

‘Sam Koppel has been a steadfast and impressive member of the team in the years I have used Lewis Silkin. He is helpful and commercially focused.  I would definitely rate him as a trusted advisor.’

‘The team works very well by identifying the best qualified person to address a specific issue.’

‘Laetitia Cooke was very professional and efficient.’

‘Lewis Silkin have a fantastic senior executives practice. They take on big opponents and win.’

‘Nicholas Hadaway is one of the best senior executive solicitors in London. He is forceful in dealing with the other side, and gets excellent results.’

‘Their focus on acting for senior execs that means that they are able to provide excellent advice (both legal and tactical) and have a superb sense of how to get a good commercial outcome for their clients in this field. I regularly recommend Nicholas Hadaway and his team for work of this type to others.’

‘Nicholas Hadaway is totally across all areas of law, has a superb sense for the commercial realities of a case, and is always focused on the client’s desired outcome. Laetitia Cooke is a brilliant lawyer, with a fantastic understanding of the law and how to move the case in the right direction. Eleanor Diamond is brilliant at dealing with sensitive cases for senior execs.’

‘Lewis Silkin is home to one of the leading teams in the market. I would be surprised if anyone does more high-profile senior executive work. They offer their clients the perfect mix of commercial common sense, wise judgement, and robustness. The team is rammed with talented specialists.’

‘Strong reputation, outcome focussed, confident in handling sensitive exec exits.’

‘Brinsley Dresden has provided immensely valuable advice to me, on countless occasions, in relation to marketing, brand and advertising problems facing my clients’ brands. Lewis Silkin has been seen over decades as one of the – if not the – go-to legal brands in the marketing and advertising industry. In terms of its advertising and marketing practice, Brinsley Dresden is the jewel in its crown.’

‘Geraint Lloyd-Taylor is my go-to and is always super responsive and never lets me down in delivering both commercial and practical legal advice with a view to getting us where we want to be.’

‘They’re the market leaders. They’ve got a deep bench, incredible expertise, extensive experience, and they are always there for me. Love them. ’

‘So smart, personable, available and practical. I can’t say enough good things. Geraint Lloyd-Taylor is a rock star. Brinsley Dresden is one of the deans of the bar. Jo Farmer is amazing. A truly great team.’

‘Lewis Silkin provides pragmatic real world feedback to every instruction we give, and always feeds back in a succinct and digestible manner. ’

‘Geraint Lloyd-Taylor is a mind reader. He is able to predict our needs and the associated follow-up questions, saving lengthy back and forth. We’re very lucky to have him on our business. ’

‘Not only do they have an inside out knowledge of advertising and marketing but their passion for it really shines through in a way I don’t usually see. They not only answer the questions I ask but also the questions I should have asked. What has been particularly pleasing to see is their strength in privacy-related advertising issues. ’

‘Brinsley Dresden is the oracle of ad regulatory issues and should be the first person anyone calls with CMA/ASA queries. Jo Farmer effortlessly knows her way around media buying deals and can be counted on to parachute in at any time to save the day in complex negotiations. Geraint Lloyd-Taylor is an all-round expert when it comes to advertising and marketing matters.’

‘Pragmatic and commercially focused expert advice across all employment law related matters.’

‘A talented team who have wide-ranging knowledge across a variety of disciplines. Knowledge-share materials are very good and there are opportunities for wider collaboration.’

‘Team members are very knowledgeable, pragmatic, easily accessible and friendly.’

‘Very client focused service. Excellent expertise in employment law providing pragmatic advice to complex issues. Conducting employment investigations is also a strength.’

‘Jonathan Carr is excellent. He understands our firm and is pragmatic and commercial in his advice. He is level-headed and readily available when we need his advice, and is a great person to have on your team.’

‘The team at Lewis Silkin offer practical, commercial advice. They are friendly, and their advice is in plain English, as clear for managers outside of the HR team to understand.’

‘Very approachable and pragmatic. They work collaboratively with us to resolve the issue in hand.’

‘Jonathan Carr is great. He is pragmatic, approachable and sensible in his advice. He is our go-to employment lawyer.’

‘This growing team has a real esprit de corp; it is an infectious mix of understanding, drive and interest.’

‘It is an exceptionally talented team.’

‘I appreciate the accessibility of every member of the team, their responsiveness and the ability to see matters from a commercial as well as legal perspective.’

‘The super responsive Lucy Lewis delivers technically excellent and commercially useful advice.’

‘Both Neil Dite and Richard Moore are outstanding, bringing cool calm heads to complicated matters. Their ability to address client demands and expectations is unrivalled, and they both have an way of seeing matters three or four steps down the line, meaning their advice is tactical, commercial and correct!’

‘What makes them stand out is they listen to the client.’

‘A very experienced and knowledgeable team.’

‘Sara Hanrahan is well-connected and knows the central London market.’

‘The team at Lewis Silkin is highly skilled and can bring expertise to any type of matter, no matter how complex. They have an ability to see the global issue as well as pinpointing the details that make all the difference.’

‘Alexander Milner-Smith is the expert when it comes to complex data protection and privacy issues. He is enthusiastic and very focussed with a hint of extravagance when needed. He is fast thinking and pragmatic so that matters are handled efficiently.’

‘Bryony Long – with her commercial and consumer background coupled to her sharp mind, she can focus on clients’ issues and provide solutions that are both sensible and cost effective.’

‘The Lewis Silkin data, privacy and cyber group work seamlessly together, providing consistently high quality, commercial advice tailored to our business. Their in-depth knowledge of the ever-evolving marketplace and understanding of new adtech products makes them our go-to law firm for all things ‘privacy’ every time.’

‘Bryony Long and Alexander Milner-Smith are extremely knowledgeable, personable and explain difficult issues in a clear and simple manner.’

‘The team is very well versed in all areas of privacy and data protection, not just in the UK but across jurisdictions. They are therefore a fantastic beachhead into the EU for US companies and privacy lawyers.’

‘Bryony Long and Alexander Milner-Smith are incredibly knowledgeable and great partners when working on matters. I am always very happy to work with them and comfortable with their advice.’

‘Alexander Milner-Smith is brilliant. Always available, excellent knowledge of both the subject but also my company, provides practical and pragmatic advice quickly.’

‘Their responses are courteous and they do not cut corners.’

‘The team at Lewis Silkin have provided nothing short of flawless service to us. No question is too much, and no issue is a problem.’

‘Lewis Silkin work as an extension of our team and integrate seamlessly when we need their specialist input.’

‘Tom Gaunt manages to provide a tailored and vastly knowledgeable service. What sets Tom apart is his commitment to understanding a large patent portfolio, and constantly adapting to the changes implemented by our business. Tom has swiftly become our go-to partner.’

‘My experience with Jonathan Hewett has been excellent.’

‘Jonathan Hewett is an outstanding patent attorney, with broad experience, deep subject knowledge, and excellent drafting and communication skills. His insights, knowledge and questioning helped inform our research process, which led to new discoveries.’

‘Jonathan Hewett’s knowledge of the patenting process helped us craft filings with the broadest potential coverage, and to respond effectively to emergent challenges. Jonathan’s response to queries have always been timely and extremely well considered.’

‘David can make complex and stressful situations seem simple, offering ideas and insights that not only address legal issues but also align with my broader goals and situation.’

‘David is highly commercial, which is extremely useful, but his guidance considers all angles, from the commercial to the human, which I really appreciate. He’s proactive and exhaustive and sees the bigger picture, even during challenging negotiations.’

‘The team has provided swift help with tech solutions such a Docusign, handling of Companies House shares allotment, etc. We have worked with various teams as part of the Lewis Silkin from the beginning of setting up our business. The investment team has been particularly supportive.’

‘David Wilbe is fantastic. His way of structuring agreements throughout time saved the company four zero figures amounts. He argued skillfully over legal clauses in our favour without annoying the investors. Peter Bates is also great. We have seen his progress over the years over multiple rounds of investment, and we are very happy to work with him.’

‘Diverse team with varied knowledge basis, rapid response and wide coverage are some of the things that make the firm excellent. Transparent billing and upfront quotations are also very appreciated.’

‘The tailored approach of David Willbe is invaluable to our business. We have worked with David for the last 7 years – his knowledge of our company, shareholding and documentation structure means a seamless service and very detailed advice. David is excellent at being able to revert to us very promptly and on short notice, which again is very valuable.’

‘The team at Lewis Silkin are very flexible/adaptable. The firm offers a very professional sevice with a strong emphasis on providing a bespoke, personal service – tailored to individual clients’ needs. Billing was provided promptly with a clear outline of the sevices proved and in line with expectations. All support staff were equally as professional and courteous. Customer service across the firm is to a very high standard.’

‘Went out of their way to fully understand all our requirements and concerns and addressed issues promptly with a pragmatic approach to resolving problems. A great deal of time was spent to comprehend situations in their entirety in order to provide relevant well-structured advice and provide solutions.’

‘Never missed a deadline with the team, always available, and good accuracy and completion of whatever requested from the team.’

‘Very tolerant, responsive, accurate, very dependable, always have and does a full due diligence of any matters given to the team, even if the relevant team member is covering for our point of contact, and simply get things done!’