Moore Barlow > Guildford, England > Firm Profile

‘Jeremy Over is a highly accomplished deal maker. He is exceptional.’

‘Roger Bailey is absolutely brilliant. He’s very knowledgeable and gives huge attention to detail. He is super responsive and extremely pleasant to deal with.’

‘The Moore Barlow team is very reliable. They produce high quality assistance and advice in acquisitions.’

‘They are a great team. They are very knowledgeable and work well together.’

‘David Bright is quick to engage and understands the needs of the client.’

‘The Moore Barlow team are always ready to help, and they understand the commercial reality of doing transactions at speed.’

‘Their ability to translate complex processes and concepts into easily digestible concepts has been integral in completing a number of client projects.’

‘They are personable, reliable, and hard working.’

‘A very strong practice in employment law. They have efficient processes for onboarding new clients, dealing with payments and managing through each case.’

‘I worked primarily with Naomi Greenwood. Her expertise and advice were phenomenal from the initial phone call onwards. Her recommended course of action from the initial call was carried out and yielded an excellent result for me as the client.’

‘Competent and client focused.’

‘Clear, practical advice is always given on a timely basis. I’ve particularly enjoyed working with Cathal McCabe and David Ludlow.’

‘Their experience with employment law and their ability to get to a solution quickly. The team were very quick to meet with me initially and made provision for video calls instead of meeting in their office, which made it much easier on me as the client to fit in calls without having to take significant time off.’

‘David Ludlow stood out for both his empathy and his no-nonsense approach. I’m sure he’d heard a million stories like mine, but he was never dismissive or ‘bored’ by it all.’

‘We have been really impressed by some of the events Moore Barlow have put on. The mock tribunal day was fantastic, and we learned so much from it. To see how a tribunal could play out, using real barristers was fascinating and helped us deepen our understanding of potential pitfalls that could affect a tribunal outcome.’

‘Naomi has been a wonderful support to me in my role as Head of HR, she makes herself easily available and adapts her approach to the outcome we are looking for. Thanks to Naomi, settlement resolution has been efficient and we have been very happy with outcomes.’

‘Commercial, efficient, great technical advice and very approachable.’

‘Extremely knowledgeable about the legislation, very hard-working and responsive.’

‘Heather Dobson is highly knowledgeable in this technical area, extremely hard-working and ready to go the extra mile Rebecca Chaplin – also very knowledgeable and hard-working and a tough litigator.’

‘The team have an excellent knowledge of insolvency’

‘Strong on both contentious and non-contentious assignments and the flexibility to handle the smaller as well as larger assignments.’

‘Heather Dobson – very knowledgeable and can deliver creative solutions.’

‘Moore Barlow has a solid knowledge and understanding of insolvency.’

‘Chris Parsons is incredibly responsive, open to suggestions and ideas, and is always very pleasant and accommodating. ’

‘The Moore Barlow clinical negligence team stands out as exceptionally client-centric, surpassing any other firm I have engaged with. They possess a distinct proficiency at every level in thoroughly grasping crucial facts and seamlessly identifying and integrating all aspects of a claim.’

‘They very much seem to have established relationships with top-tier expert witnesses who consistently demonstrate their adeptness in teasing out crucial facts.’

‘Ruth Hewitt epitomised client-centric values. Her consistently exceptional attention to detail set her apart. Ruth possesses the expertise and acumen to swiftly pinpoint the pertinent facts of a claim. While upholding consummate professionalism, she demonstrated a profound understanding of the human dimension inherent in a claim.’

‘My contact throughout my case was Ruth Hewitt. I believe that from start to finish the case lasted for about two years. During this time Ruth remained totally focused on our requirements and aims. Every point received meticulous investigation and she showed fine attention to every detail. Nothing was left without conclusion. I am very grateful to have found Moore Barlow and Ruth who I hold responsible for such a good outcome.’

‘Moore Barlow LLP are an excellent team to work with. They care about their client’s needs on a personal level, and I have no doubt secure the best results.’

‘The individuals on the team are all highly qualified and care specifically about their individual client’s needs on a personal level and I have no doubt secure the best results.’

‘Superb industry leading team. Work with clients superbly. Excellent relationship with experts and Counsel.’

‘Maya Sushila is outstanding. She has great depth of experience in matters of clinical negligence and explores all aspects of the case in an incisive manner. She is very efficient and well organised, with an excellent network of experienced clinicians to call upon. She is well supported by an efficient team.’

‘Damian Horan runs a very good team with very good support ’

‘Damian Horan is excellent and others in the team of note are Fadwa Errhioui who is another partner with excellent client skills and a good practical approach to difficult cases.’

‘Matthew Claxson is an outstanding partner deserving special mention: the client always comes first and he works incredibly hard to ensure nothing is missed in the preparation and handing of any claim. He also has very sound judgment and knows when (and at what level) to settle a case.’

‘Matthew Claxson is a stand-out partner at Moore Barlow. He is incredibly hard working and goes above and beyond the call of duty to secure the best possible outcomes for his clients. He is a tenacious fighter, but always keen to try and work constructively with the other side.’

‘Exceptionally well organised, technically capable and astute.’

‘Emma Potter – an outstanding solicitor – technically highly competent, a real ability to get to the heart of the case, willing and able to commit resources. Great client relationships. Premier league.’

‘Trevor Sterling at Moore Barlow: a heavy hitter in the market who is well respected by peers and adversaries and is admired for his deft, realistic and timeous handling of heavy PI cases. He will never let a client down.’

‘Helen Goatley – a star individual who has huge experience in this field and great client care skills. Tim Kirfield – a first-class litigator and a rising name in this field.’

‘The team keeps the personal and commercial aims of its clients at the forefront of its mind, looking after the clients’ particular needs throughout the lifetime of their claim.’

‘Esther Millard has worked tirelessly to progress the clients’ claim and has left no stone unturned in the pursuit of a successful result. Her commitment has been faultless.’

‘Moore Barlow’s commercial litigation team and professional negligence team occupies a fairly unique position in the industry, catering for claims by individuals all the way up to major lending institutions and other big businesses.’

‘Claire Haverfield is robust and very client focused.’

‘Andrew Reid is a gifted technical lawyer with an eye for detail.’

‘David Foster at all times provided first-class personal attention to all aspects of the client’s concerns.’

‘The service has been fantastic. If we needed to ask any questions, there was always somebody to ask, and they replied quickly.’

‘Esther Millard has to be the best lawyer I have ever worked with. She is very proactive and is extremely quick to understand very complex cases. Her emails are very clear and informative. Her response time is superfast! I would highly recommend her.’

‘Moore Barlow are a full-service charity firm, who provide timely and practical advice.’

‘George Shepherd provides clear consistent advice, on market practice as well as direct legal issues, combined with effective drafting and patient but firm deal-handling.’

‘I daily thank the heavens I was introduced to Paul Ridout.’

‘Paul Ridout is a joy to work with.’

‘Detailed knowledge of legal issues and legal requirements facing charities. They seek to understand the particular circumstances and offer practical and tailored advice. ’

‘The personal touch and understanding of the people and the business they support is superb. The range of knowledge within the practice covers all the elements we would possible need and more.’

‘The team provides a range of integrated advice, working together well.’

‘Adam McRae‑Taylor​ is balanced and clear, with a sympathy for the wider impact of the situation.’

‘I have found the team to be diligent and hardworking. They have observably provided good client care, particularly in sensitive cases.’

‘Lisa Green – has demonstrated good client care and a sensitive approach to difficult circumstances.’

‘Scott Taylor is a diligent team leader who has a strong grasp of the practice areas in which he and his team specialise.’

‘Emily Travell – one of the nicest people in the business, universally liked and respected.’

‘Scott Taylor is a first-class lawyer and very good at seeing cases commercially.’

‘Moore Barlow LLP have a well-deserved reputation for expertise in the field of contentious probate.’

‘The team is led well by the impressive Scott Taylor and has good strength in depth.’

‘The team is firm yet pragmatic and places its client’s interests at the heart of what they do.’

‘The breadth and experience of the team gives clients confidence and provides a comprehensive service.’

‘Judith Ball is intuitive and professional. Clients love her and opponents are aware of her skill.’

‘Charlotte Millard is very passionate about her commitment to help clients, and takes a holistic approach.’

‘The team are very experienced and focused on practical solutions.’

‘Charlotte Millard is superb. Her knowledge is great and she is a very safe pair of hands. She is nice to deal with and you can see she always has a great rapport with her clients. They trust her to support them.’

‘A great niche firm who provide a excellent, attention to detail service to their clients. Really user friendly to work with and prepared to go the extra mile for their clients.’

‘Victoria Walker is an excellent family lawyer: a very safe pair of hands with great judgement and tremendous client care skills.’

‘A fantastic law firm, specialising in family matters in the Guildford area. They deal with the full range of family issues and offer sensitive, careful advice to clients. They are very solution driven.’

‘Erin Lyon is a rising star and one to watch. Erin undertakes work which is beyond her years of call, with ease and intellect.’

‘Victoria Walker is everyone’s ideal of a fantastic family lawyer. Thoughtful, sensible, bright and brilliant with clients. A ready smile and easy manner with clients and opponents alike, in even the most difficult of cases.’

‘Karen Barham is an imaginative and brilliant mediator bringing a real talent to solving difficult and challenging family breakdowns. She has a real knack of taking clients with her. Technically brilliant with a fine attention to detail. Charismatic and persuasive mediator. A tremendous lateral thinker. Extremely good at negotiation. Always popular with clients.’

‘I find their approach to their clients less corporate, and their service has a personal feel to it. Their interactions feel tailored to the specific client who is often going through an difficult personal experience.’

‘Karen Barham is in my view one of the best mediators in the country. She is quite simply brilliant and is a leading light in the legal community both locally in Surrey and nationwide.’

‘They are a friendly, professional, and knowledgeable team. They are easy to work with.’

‘Ben Millward has always been available for a quick resolution. He’s extremely professional.’

‘They showed attention to detail and a genuine commitment to resolve the issues in a satisfactory way.’

‘Their client care is superb.’

‘Moore Barlow’s commercial litigation team occupies a fairly unique position in the industry, catering for claims by individuals all the way up to major lending institutions and other big businesses. They also have excellent experience in commercial litigation, professional negligence work, property litigation, and judicial review. This allows them to deal with all sides of most commercial disputes.’

‘Susannah Marsh is an excellent partner. She is very commercial and also technically very good. Claire Haverfield is robust and very client focused.’

‘The standout feature of this firm is the high quality of the partners and their dedication to the client’s case.’

‘Claire Haverfield is first-class. She is strategically astute and always has the client’s objectives at the forefront of her mind. She’s a talented litigator who is not afraid to fight in court when required. She also offers sound and realistic advice to clients. She is a great choice for shareholder disputes where there is an IT/IP element.’

‘Very capable team. Responsive. Calm under fire.’

‘Ben Millward is a quietly confident and very effective lawyer. He knows when to recommend pressing a point and when concession is the better course. I would have no hesitation recommending him to others.’

‘Professional and approachable’

‘Ben Millward has knowledge and experience and has helped us resolve issues.’

‘Highly competent, but approachable team. Professional, but not stuffy.’

‘Ben Millward does a great job for his clients. Very level-headed and polite, but protects his client’s interests well.’

‘A very strong team who have excellent sector knowledge. They are friendly, hardworking and very organised. ’

‘Susannah Marsh has great knowledge of the market and is highly personable. ’

‘They offer a highly personalised service.’

‘Katherine Maxwell has been a calm and empathetic presence throughout my interaction with the firm. She also proved very flexible to adapt to certain situations. She was always available and put service above all else.’

‘The team is very responsive, communicative, and clear in terms of dialogue and support.’

‘Claire Wagstaff was a pleasure to work with. Her style and approach, combined with her knowledge and attention to detail, was impressive.’

‘Kathrine Maxwell is a voice of calm and reason in the eye of the storm.’

‘They are very experienced with restrictive covenant matters. They have a very agile team who can quickly assemble and are able to achieve effective results for the client.’

‘Katherine Maxwell is incredible. She is very pragmatic, understands the commercial outcomes, and is brilliant at explaining the risks.’

‘Katherine Maxwell is an individual who stands out. She has taken the time not only to give us professional advice on human resource issues but has also taken the time to understand the company and its operational methods.’

‘They are very approachable. They have a highly professional team led by Sarah Jordan.’

‘They have excellent communication. They are very responsive to any queries and are very clear in the advice given. They are very supportive throughout the sales process.’

‘Sarah Jordan was so calm and professional. She was very responsive, and her advice was always excellent. Each member of her team was similarly competent and efficient. We felt like we were in very safe hands.’

‘They have an outstanding knowledge of the sector. They also collaborate well across departments.’

‘Sarah Jordan and Ed Whittington are responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable.’

‘They are well resourced and do a very good job.’

‘Charlotte Brackley is a very competent and calm individual with a huge amount of experience.’

‘They are professional yet kind.’

‘My experience has been the provision of a very client centered service, with a focus on the specific needs of the client. The team collaborates well, thus being able to provide a cohesive and comprehensive service that meets individual needs.’

‘They are efficient, personable, and cover a wide range of expertise. They also have good attention to detail and are very professional.’

‘Louise Campbell has been excellent at carrying out conveyancing for a number of property acquisitions. She is very efficient, personable, and has good attention to detail.’

‘They are a team with varied knowledge, experience, and have a huge talent in dealing with real estate work.’

‘Lee Edwards always makes himself available. He is constructive in identifying risks and advising on how best to deal with these. He always adopts a positive mindset to resolving issues.’

‘Luc Algar is a standout partner and one of the best property solicitors I have come across. He is an excellent communicator, he has massive sector knowledge, and he’s an astute negotiator.’

‘Martin Duck is a seasoned and experienced solicitor with a specialism for land transactions. He is one of the best negotiators that I have come across. He is acutely aware of the commercial elements of a land transaction and how to improve these to his client’s benefit.’

‘Luc Algar is an exceptional solicitor with enormous commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach.’

‘The commercial property team are extremely pragmatic and always work in the best interest of the client. The people are all knowledgeable and hardworking. They are able to translate complex legalese into plain English.’

‘Efficient and personable, with a wide range of expertise, and very professional.’

‘Moore Barlow stepped into the breach at a time when we were undertaking the biggest property transaction in our history. They were nothing but highly professional, available, helpful and patient.’

‘Jo Farr – highly professional, very efficient, readily available and a great communicator.’

‘The team has a strong property department. Whilst they deal with the full range of property law matters, they are particularly adept at residential landlord and tenant law as well as issues relating to long residential leases.’

‘Clair Phillips is personable, efficient, and very strong on landlord and tenant matters.’

‘The practice has a high caliber of experienced and highly knowledgeable team members.’

‘Anna Iceton provides a high level of service with a personal touch. ’

‘Chris Marsden is a good leader of his team.’

‘Chris Marsden is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is an extremely effective litigator, sensible, and commercially minded. He has a razor focus on his client’s achievable goals.’

‘Clair Phillips is a superb technical lawyer. Danielle Cranston is fantastic with clients.’

‘Moore Barlow have recently recruited Anna Iceton from BCLP. Anna is first-rate. She combines technical knowledge and intelligence with practical solutions and the work ethic one would expect having come from a big City firm.’

‘The team are always there are the end of a phone to give sound practical advice and follow it up with a meaningful meeting if deemed necessary. They take the time to understand our business and their fee structure represents good value for money.’

‘John Warchus has looked after our company affairs for over 15 years, and whilst the contact is on an ad hob basis, he is always available when needed. I have also been advised by some of his colleagues, and their advice has been good as well.’

‘Moore Barlow are a family team of strength and depth. Impressive in litigation and out of court dispute resolution. Always looking at innovative ways to resolve disputes and support clients.’

‘Karen Barham is an imaginative and brilliant mediator bringing a real talent to solving difficult and challenging family breakdowns. She has a real knack for taking clients with her. A first choice and a reliable choice.’

‘The Moore Barlow team has dispute resolution in its DNA and I always know that if they are on the other side we will be able to find an outcome that works for both parties without recourse to the court.’

‘Karen Barham is the standout member of the Moore Barlow team. There simply is no better mediator than Karen. She is extremely bright, firm but always kind, and able with an authority that clients and professionals respect and respond positively too.’

‘Karen Barham has phenomenal energy and is passionate about mediation. She has experience in dealing with the most difficult of cases and is a child-inclusive mediator. There is a plain honesty in her manner and she exudes confidence.’

‘Victoria Walker is an up-and-coming mediator who is developing a good style and creating solid outcomes for couples.’

‘This is a strong and leading mediation practice. Karen Barham is at the forefront of mediation, and is innovative, adaptable and she thinks laterally and creatively. The practice will offer in person mediation, hybrid mediation, work with solicitors involved, or remotely, depending on what is needed.’

‘Charlotte Millard is amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what she does.’

‘Joanna Lada-Walicki is outstanding, so too Ben Collingwood and Adam McRae-Taylor. ’

‘Moore Barlow distinguishes itself through a combination of expertise, innovation, and first-class relationships.

‘We work with Joanna Lada Walicki, Adam McRae-Taylor and Rachel Hetherington. All of whom I would thoroughly recommend. I am not sure where Joanna gets her energy from! She always has time to listen and has that unique ability to see a clear route through a problem. Her advice is comprehensive and her instructions clear. You feel that the team have time for you – even if you call unexpectedly!’

‘Joanna and her team are brilliant solicitors, dedicated expects efficient and reliable. Their skills and professional approach are outstanding. Joanna provides a highly professional service, always putting the interests of our charity first.’

‘General overview advice is extremely useful and followed up by specific well thought out, personalised advice to your own specific situation. The Education Team has a wide and strong skill set and all the team are very approachable and knowledgeable. They will always ensure that the best suited team member’s advice is sought to provide you with well considered, sensitive and sensible advice.’

‘Joanna Lada-Walicki is highly intelligent and perceptive. She is very approachable and understands instructions clearly from all angles to arrive at the best possible resolution. She is always friendly and willing to help. The advice that she has provided to us has always been superb and at the highest level.’

‘Adam McRae-Taylor is first class. Always has very sound advice.’

‘Olivia Stanton, Adam McRae-Taylor and Joanna Lada-Walicki have been my go-to team for nearly five years and haven’t changed – we have a good, well-developed relationship and I both trust and value their counsel. They are funny, good-humoured, and kind, and I feel they always have my and my school’s best interests at heart.’

‘John Warchus remains our go-to guy, consummate professional.’

‘We have used Moore Barlow for a number of projects and have now been working with them for 14 years and have always found them to be pro-active, collaborative and understanding of the timelines required. If they don’t have a solution in house, they have introduced us to parties that have the expertise.’

‘On our M&A project we worked with Mark Lucas, this was our first M&A and Mark did a fantastic job in aiding us through the process and highlighting any key issues that come up and working with us to hit the required completion date.’

‘Easy to work with, very pragmatic and executed swiftly.’

‘Mark Lucas and Matthew Devine – both did a great job for us.’

‘Highly professional, personable and engaging, Moore Barlow brings deep subject matter knowledge to their application of the law. In technology, this is hugely valuable as it enables us to plan ahead and manage change with less risk and more control.’

‘David Bright brings a highly positive attitude and focused intelligence to his engagements with us as a group, whilst helpfully connecting us to the right alternative points of support on matters beyond his purview.’

‘Professional and knowledgeable.’

‘Highly competent, but approachable.’

‘David Foster is excellent. Just the man to have on your side.’

‘The team is dedicated and assiduous in representing and pursuing their interests. A very decent provincial firm.’

‘David Foster – partner – is very hands on and available at all times. A good lawyer that is keen to look after his clients but also approachable and helpful to barristers when required.’

‘Superb client care. Penetrating legal analysis.’

‘Moore Barlow work as a team to deliver successful work for the client.’

‘John Warchus was excellent in handling the trade mark application and the subsequent successful overturning of the challenge. In a situation which really was David vs Goliath, the odds were not in my favour and so to be successful, I needed clear and efficient legal support.’

‘We have worded with Moore Barlow for many years. We have always had advice that make sense and our interests remain safe as a result.’

‘John Warchus remains our go-to guy, he is superb.’

‘The team at Moore Barlow are able to assist us across the field of IP and have been assisting us with international and domestic trade mark filings.’

‘Clarity of communication, always looking to advance their business offering, and find ways to support existing clients as their business needs change. They have embraced minority countryside sports such as polo and found a commercial offering to suit the sport.’

‘The personal attention that Moore Barlow offers has been superior to any other firm I have dealt with. They seek to meet the clients’ needs and make convenience a priority.’

‘Dedication to the case, attention to detail and surprising level of knowledge in a niche expertise rarely encountered outside the big cities. They represent across all disciplines and roles in the sports sector.’

‘Daniel Baker is diligent, client-focused and solution-driven lawyer, with a strong knowledge base in the sector.’

‘The way this firm has guided me as a complete novice is a great example of how to make sure that the legal system doesn’t overawe people. They have provided an exemplary personal service which has seen me get through an incredibly difficult time and experience.’

‘The level and frequency of communication from key individuals within the firm has been so comforting and helpful. Daniel Baker, in particular, has made incredible efforts to make sure everything has gone smoothly and with my best interests at heart.’

‘Mala Sidebottom is experienced and brings her medical background to the work, very caring of her clients.’

‘Maya Sushila and Amie-Ketteridge Lowe were both really friendly and explained everything so well, in ways to make sure I understood. They always kept me up to date. They genuinely cared & made extra contact to make sure I was ok throughout and prepare me for next steps.’

‘Anne Cassidy and Amie Ketteridge-Lowe are stand out performers in a firm which marries excellent client skills with a detailed medical knowledge base with first rate analytical ability.’‘

‘I have worked as an Expert Witness for many years with the team. They are all of high calibre and know their cases.’

‘Sarah Stanton is a partner and brilliant to work with. Always has complex and interesting cases. She will battle for her clients but also knows when a case needs to be settled.’

‘Sarah Stanton is the lead partner I deal with. Excellent.’

‘Many of Moore Barlow’s Claimant clinical negligence team were previously working for Defendant firms. They therefore understand how to present the case to Defendant solicitors, and which experts to use. As a consequence they achieve excellent results.’

‘The team has huge experience in the field, some coming originally from the Defendant NHS side which gives them real insight and perspective, and superb knowledge. ’

‘Amandeep Khasriya is very impressive, displaying technical and tactical nous alongside a genuinely caring attitude toward her clients. ’

‘Damian Horan is a particularly good solicitor with a practical and effective approach to personal injury litigation.’

‘A go-to firm. Excellent client service’

‘Matthew Claxson – leading from the front in putting the client first at all times. A genuine force for good in the claimant space.’

‘Matthew Claxson is excellent: head and shoulders above everyone else in terms of his enthusiasm and commitment to securing best possible outcomes for his clients.’

‘Damian Horan is probably the very best spinal cord injury solicitor in the country. He is meticulous in his work and has a proven track record of considerable success for his clients and has settled some of the highest value cases in English legal history for his spinal cord injury clients.’

‘’Top quality high-profile work dealing with the most catastrophic injuries. There is real strength in depth from partner to trainee level.’

‘MB have always managed to give me individual attention and the key partner that looks after me is able to provide advice across a range of issues, and also has the ability to call on colleagues to bolster that knowledge.’

‘I have worked closely with Charlotte Brackley, who is an outstanding individual. Charlotte took the time to get to know me and also the way I like to work. I think Charlotte is what makes MB work for me.’

‘Charlotte Brackley and her team are always available, thoroughly professional and supported by excellent IT systems that enable completion of documents and transactions to be so much easier.’

‘Efficient, great knowledge, and down-to-earth team.’

‘I find them to be a very sensible team which is led with a common sense approach while maintaining impeccable client service. They are prepared to ask if they don’t know and communicate effectively so that all sides of the transaction are aware of their position.’

‘The Moore Barlow team are incredibly friendly, professional and engage with their clients often.’

‘Sarah Jordan runs an exceptionally friendly and talented team who are clearly passionate about the work they do and the clients they help.’