Marriott Harrison LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Bradley Heath and David Strong have been excellent in supporting us from an early stage. No query is too much, and they have taken a very pragmatic approach to quoting for smaller matters. I feel like a truly valued client by both of them.’

‘David Strong was always incredibly present and consistently gave us very sound advice, he has the great ability to make things simple when others would complicate them. He would make sure the transaction would move forward with as little friction as possible when friction was unnecessary but conversely knew when to recommend standing for a term. Iona Jones was a fantastic day-to-day counterpart, she was always on point, with precise and thoughtful answers and provided the support we needed for the transaction alongside reminders of our duties post transaction which we found very helpful.’

‘The team covers a high volume of transactions so has excellent industry knowledge and delivers great value.’

‘David Strong – top-tier client list, always available and delivers pragmatic advice.’

‘David Strong: relationship driven, technically well versed, knowledge of latest market trends, pragmatic and commercial, across the board knowledge (equity, debt and M&A).’

‘Excellent team, with very good industry expertise. Good depth in the team, with multiple strong partners and associates.’

‘David Strong is brilliant, authoritative, no-nonsense, knows what matters, and a really nice person (which matters!).’

‘Sean Kelly is an up-and-coming associate to watch – very diligent and professional.’

‘A diverse team with broad skill sets providing top quality commercial advice in an efficient manner.’

‘Daisy Divoká and Ian Morris are all commercial, personable and responsive.’

‘They have an excellent partner and associate team and cover all the key specialities that an SME might have. The advice always seems accurate and helpful.’

‘The people are what make this firm. They have a strong balance between legal and commercial advice.’

‘From the start of a deal, this team works extremely closely and collaboratively. They spend time to properly understand the brief, will make suggestions to improve the exercise. The lead partner, with a strong sense of personal responsibility, ensures that the team works within deadlines.’

‘Daisy Divoká takes the time to understand the client’s team, strategy, and values. This understanding is crucial when dealing with transactions. Her experience as a corporate finance lawyer and her client-friendly approach are exemplary. Daisy inspires trust and communicates in a clear and open manner.’

‘They worked very well as a team – inter-changing according to the ebbs and flows of the transaction, according to seniority and the demands of each phase, despite which we never faulted them for communication between themselves or with us. We always felt that the lead partner, Ian Morris, was genuinely leading.’

‘Ian Morris was calm, authoritative, and commercially astute. Daisy Divoká was responsive, thorough, and excellent with detail.’

‘The team at Marriott Harrison is extremely knowledgeable. The support received is exceptional. Proven to be highly-skilled and experienced professionals.’

‘Clients have full confidence in Marriott Harrison’s ability to manage cases. Their deep expertise enables clients to stay focused on the task at hand – they know they are in competent and capable hands.’

‘Tamar Halevy has outstanding qualities – not only the ideal person to handle disputes, but she also manages to assemble the perfect winning team. Her exceptional expertise and commitment leave a lasting impression on clients.’

‘Tamar Halevy handles even the most intricate situations with grace, communicating with the opposing party assertively and precisely. Under her leadership, cases are meticulously managed.’

‘Tamar Halevy’s work is consistently outstanding, reflecting her high standards and excellence in the field.’

‘Despina Devons provides an exceptional service.’

‘Simon de Broise has a real knack for understanding the client’s aims and objectives, and finds creative ways to meet them. A reassuring and experienced presence on any team.’

‘Joseph Tendler is clearly destined to be a partner. He always provides invaluable energy and insight to every case he works on and is a delight to deal with.’

‘A very well-coordinated and professional team.’

‘We were very fortunate to have Mark Lavers acting for us. Timeliness went without saying, we never had to chase. He was very responsive and very knowledgeable. A safe pair of hands and willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Professional team, good value, excellent experience.’

‘Mark Lavers is very practical in his approach to providing advice.’ 

‘Attention to detail, depth of expertise in the team and ready availability.’

‘Mark Lavers is my go to property lawyer. He is creative in his thinking and hugely experienced.’

‘Extremely friendly, professional and very reliable.’

‘Marriott Harrison are the most lovely, professional and caring firm of lawyers. Every time we have worked with them, you get dedicated, professional staff who understand their field and understand our business. I’ve always felt they have our back and provide the right advice for the right situation.’

‘MH gives practical advice, they maintain integrity in their billing of services and they are able to support with colleagues across the business.’

‘Bob Mecrate-Butcher is a trusted adviser to us. He understands the commercial and cultural realities we face and is able to support us in navigating complex cases. Bob is highly responsive and is able to articulate complex matters in an accessible way.’

‘They are pragmatic, proactive and understand our business well. Sofia Gottgens and Bob Mecrate-Butcher are our key contacts.’