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8 & 9 OLD STEINE
BRIGHTON
BN1 1EJ
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Healys > The Legal 500 Rankings
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media and entertainment Tier 1
Often acting for high-profile clients from the digital media, film and television, music, and publishing industries, Healys in Brighton is lauded for its expertise in defamation and reputation matters, privacy and breach of confidence cases, and GDPR claims. The ‘excellent’ Nicholas Taylor heads the practice, and specialises in disputes involving public figures, while Andrew Sparrow is a key name for internet related matters. Samantha Oakley is noted for her expertise in negotiating licences concerning film and TV studios, and her vast knowledge of matters relating to the EU Copyright Directive.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Taylor
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Nicholas Taylor is excellent and very calm under pressure. He really looks after his clients and is a pleasure to work with.’
Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Kent, Surrey, Sussex Tier 4
Healys has broad sector experience acting for care home operators, childcare providers, film and TV producers and manufacturers. The firm’s corporate focus lies in investment, ESOPs, buy outs, joint ventures, and share incentive schemes. Commercial work includes contracts, franchising agreements, sale of goods and services agreements as well production agreements. The practice is split across London and Brighton and is led by Karen Lord. Tim Sadka recently joined the firm from Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP.Practice head(s):
Karen Lord
Other key lawyers:
David Gordon; Tim Sadka
Testimonials
‘Transparent – keeping us as clients informed at all stages. Ability to provide a whole team of experts to cope with the various and diverse sectors of our particular sale.’
‘Available and kind – a real sense of empathy guiding us through sometimes traumatic and exposing issues. Ability to explain often complicated legal jargon. Karen Lord was so incredibly kind and showed a level of patience which was really quite remarkable. She was also outstanding in holding her own against our purchasers somewhat larger corporate legal team.’
‘First experience of the firm. Good understanding of my business and pragmatic in approach. Worked in a timely fashion against a tight deadline.’
‘Tim Sadka was the senior partner for the firm. I have worked with Tim for over 30 years when he has been at different firms and I have always found him to be very professional with a good eye for detail. Tim has an understanding of business and therefore understands the nuances in a complex deal. He is a strong communicator and keeps his clients up to speed on everything they need to know in a timely fashion.’
‘The Healys Corporate and Commercial team provide a first-class service, with experienced, knowledgeable staff offering realistic and pragmatic solutions. There is prompt delivery across the board and the firm continue to remain up-to-date with technological developments in order to simplify processes and create ease-of-use systems. ’
‘Tim Sadka is a highly experienced lawyer, who continues to offer the highest standard of advice and guidance on corporate and commercial matters. Tim provides creative solutions to often complex problems, whilst at the same time making clear any risks associated with a particular course of action. Tim’s style is robust, pragmatic and highly focused; a real asset to any transaction team.’
‘Karen Lord and her team were amazing and guided us safely through the sale of our business. Karen quickly understood our business and helped us negotiate the right price and terms of the sale. Also, the whole team are lovely.’
‘Great legal contract knowledge along with strategic and tactical commercial advice associated with the transactions. They assessed and helped frame my attitude to various risks involved in the sale to agree red lines and items where ground could be given. They were highly skilled negotiators and it was extremely reassuring to have them on my side.’
Key clients
Aeropowder Limited
Anything is Possible
Pennies Day Nursery
Assurity Group
Shareholders of P J Steel Construction
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Assurity Consulting Limited and Assurity Consulting Holdings Limited on the sale of their shares to Celnor Group.
- Advising an Indian Stock Exchange listed company on its strategic investment into the UK specialist engineering market through the acquisition of the shares in a UK engineering company.
- Advising the shareholders of PJ Steel Construction Limited (trading as Stadium Solutions) on the sale of their shares to Arena Event Services Group Limited, part of the Arena Group.
Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Kent, Surrey and Sussex Tier 4
Described as offering ‘top quality legal services’ in Brighton, Healys are frequently engaged by a number of small and medium commercial clients to assist with dispute resolution. ‘Bright and hard-working‘ practice head, David Bailey, is regarded for his expertise in bringing professional negligence claims, commercial fraud and property litigation. Nicholas Taylor is also noted at the firm for his ‘common sense‘ and familiarity with contractual and shareholder disputes, and misrepresentation claims, as well as court applications.Practice head(s):
David Bailey
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Top quality legal services from a firm based in Brighton.’
‘David Bailey, partner – bright and hard-working, astute to client needs and demands, and adept at handling client.’
‘Nicholas Taylor – on top of share sale disputes and has lots of common sense.’
‘I have worked with David Bailey for over 10 years and his colleague Nick Taylor on commercial disputes – they are very dedicated, knowledgeable and astute – they are pretty much paperless.’
Key clients
Monmouthshire Building Society
Suffolk Building Society
Saltdean Lido
Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability
Work highlights
Insurance > Personal injury: claimant Tier 4
Dino Skinner heads up the department at Healys in Brighton, which handles complex personal injury claims, particularly catastrophic and serious injury matters, fatal accidents and cyclists' claims. Managing partner Skinner focuses on fatal accident claims and cases involving injuries to cyclists, amputations and spinal injuries.Practice head(s):
Dino Skinner
Testimonials
‘What stood out most about Healys is trust. The sense of trust Dino Skinner instilled was the pivotal factor in my decision to choose Healys.’
‘Dino Skinner responded to my inquiries with patience and thoroughness. He diligently managed my case, consistently advocating on my behalf. The world would undoubtedly benefit from more individuals who exemplify the level of professionalism demonstrated by Mr. Skinner.’
Real estate > Residential property Tier 4
The residential property team at Healys LLP is known for representing lenders, banks, brokers and agents. Practice head Kiri Kkoshi specialises in advising high-net-worth individuals, investors and developers on prime acquisitions, high-value investments and real estate funding. Daniel Winslow is a key contact in the firm’s leasehold services team. Tracey Cipolla assists clients with a wide spectrum of residential property work, including shared ownership and buy-to-let deals.Practice head(s):
Kiri Kkoshi
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent, timely communication, and very efficient service received for my conveyancing and leasehold extension. ’
‘I was delighted with the service of Daniel Winslow for the leasehold extension of my London property.’
‘I have used Healys for residential conveyancing for the last 20 years and have found all levels of their team to be, without exception, extremely competent and easy to deal with. They have a very good knowledge of the basics, but also very good at thinking around any problem that might arise, and are very responsive and proactive.’
‘Kiri Kkoshi goes above and beyond as a partner to make sure all of her matters, no matter how big or small, are dealt with by her team to the best of their abilities, and has a grasp of all the finer detail.’
‘Always available to speak to, treat you as a person as opposed to ‘just another client’, service is personal, this is rare, everything is explained in detail as legal terms can be confusing, so thorough. To particularly mention Kiri Kkoshi for help, assistance, understanding.’
‘The team essentially thinks about how to protect and provide good service to the customer or better yet, as if it were in the customer’s shoes. As a client, I must say that I feel enormous security and trust. The team is very detailed and doesn’t miss a single detail.’
‘The firm is a medium size firm in terms of size, however their commercial ability and legal expertise of their units can indeed be compared even with large international law firms. Partner availability is fantastic.’
‘I have been working with Kiri Kkoshi for almost a decade now. Both for client cases as well as for personal matters in the UK real estate sector. Absolutely delightful professional and person. One of the few in the area with such profound expertise.’
Key clients
Paragon
Glenhawk
Kent reliance
Zephyr loans
Lendinvest
Kufflink
Keystone
Precise
Aldermore
Landbay
Work highlights
- Acted for a client on a sale of a luxury property with complications and corporate tenancy and difficulties. Value: £26m.
- Advising on an acquisition of two sites for Akasee Investments Ltd. with planning potential and fully tenanted flats consisting of 4 freeholds and 38 flats, creating titles. Value: £15.5m
- Acted for a client to create leases on a site acquisition purchased with a bridge with dual representation acting for the Bridging Company and the Client, and then refinancing with BTL lenders to repay the bridge. Value: £25m
Insurance > Professional negligence Tier 6
The professional negligence practice at Healys LLP is spearheaded by Robert Johnson, who specialises in acting for claimants. Johnson is especially skilled in handling claims against lawyers. David Bailey and Ben Parr-Ferris are further standout members of the team. Bailey has experience in bringing claims against financial advisors and accountants, while Parr-Ferris focuses on professional negligence claims relating to conveyancing and will drafting.Practice head(s):
Robert Johnson
Other key lawyers:
David Bailey; Ben Parr-Ferris; Delwar J Hussain
Testimonials
‘Robert Johnson is extremely diligent. He gives ongoing updates and advice.’
‘The firm stands out for its accuracy, excellent communication, and efficiency.’
‘Robert Johnson was incredible. He was confident and extremely knowledgeable. He was also extremely responsive and available at all times.’
‘Healys is incredibly experienced and trustworthy. Robert Johnson was always two steps ahead of anyone else.’
‘Healy’s are very professional and knowledgeable in their professional negligence practice. They communicate clearly and regularly. They always provide a pragmatic viewpoint when presenting the different options.’
‘David Bailey was empathic and practical. He explored a variety of options and ultimately delivered a satisfactory result.’
‘Delwar J Hussain worked diligently, taking time to understand the specific details of the claim. His communication throughout the process was on point and he provided regular updates.’
‘Robert Johnson’s service stands out due to his exceptional expertise and communication skills, his comprehensive legal support, and his collaborative approach.’
Work highlights
- Acting for a claimant in a claims against firms of solicitors in a case concerning the purchase of a property, which involved elements of identity fraud and lost monies.
- Acting for a claimant in a claim against surveyors for failing to identify material defects in the property to be purchased.
- Advising a client on a claim against pronouncement for a will, given the solicitor’s negligent failure to recognise the testator’s lack of understanding of the will’s terms.
Healys > Firm Profile
Healys is a full-service law firm that provides its clients with professional and commercially sound legal advice.
The firm: Healys is a leading UK law firm with international reach. It takes an entrepreneurial approach, not just meeting objectives, but proactively enhancing opportunities. Founded over 40 years ago, the firm combines a seasoned perspective and experience with creative legal solutions. Its partners are at the top of their fields and enjoy innovating to support the success of their clients.
The firm’s client base is a mix of corporate entities, SMEs and high-net-worth individuals. In recent years, senior partner Marios Pattihis has led the expansion of Healys’ international practice and the firm now deals extensively in the Asia Pacific and MENA regions, as well as in India & Pakistan, and Cyprus & Greece.
Types of work undertaken
Corporate and commercial: Healys’ corporate and commercial team is equipped to handle a full range of corporate transactional work for UK and international clients. The team has an extensive network of professional contacts, ensuring that appropriate expertise and advice is provided for each transaction, and every client receives an efficient service tailored to their needs. The firm’s corporate services include; corporate (private and public) M&A, corporate and partnership structures, funds, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, private equity, reorganisation and restructuring, partnerships and LLPs, and joint ventures and collaborations.
Immigration: Healys deals with all legal matters relating to UK Immigration and nationality law, specialising in Business Immigration. The firm’s services extend from lodging an initial application with the relevant immigration authorities through to appeal when necessary, providing a comprehensive service for clients.
Litigation: The team regularly advises small to medium-sized commercial and private clients who require advice on complex and high-value litigation matters. In addition to mainstream commercial litigation, areas of expertise include: arbitration and mediation, asset protection and recovery, banking, commercial litigation, factoring, fraud, insurance claims, landlord and tenant protection, professional and disciplinary tribunals. The firm also operates in a number of specialist sectors that include media & entertainment, contentious probate and international disputes and arbitration.
Personal injury: Healys has a dedicated personal injury team with experienced lawyers and staff that specialise in the field. The firm deals with cases of work-related injuries, car accidents, slip or trip accidents, motorcycle accidents, injuries from faulty products, asbestos related illnesses or any other personal injury incident in which the victim was not at fault or only partially at fault. The team has many years’ experience in representing clients who have suffered from catastrophic injuries which have life-altering consequences, such as amputations, spinal cord injuries, head injuries and acquired brain injuries,
Professional negligence: Healys has more than 40 years’ experience advising businesses and individuals on negligence claims against professionals. The firm has an outstanding reputation for success and the necessary experience and expertise to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. We advise on claims against most professionals including solicitors, barristers, accountants, surveyors, financial advisers, project managers, planning consultants and architects.
Real estate: Healys real estate team has a strong reputation in the market and deals with a large amount of UK and international residential and commercial property transactions. The team represents companies, institutions and individuals, both in the UK and overseas, seeking property advice. The team advises on a range of matters that include: real estate finance and investment; freehold purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties; site acquisitions, disposals and development; remortgages; lease extensions; transfers of equity; auction sales and purchases.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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International | Marios Pattihis | [email protected] | 020 7822 4100 |
Personal Injury | Dino Skinner | [email protected] | 01273 810 070 |
Real Estate | Kiri Kkoshi | [email protected] | 020 7822 4148 |
Media & Entertainment | Nicholas Taylor | [email protected] | 01273 669 128 |
Property Disputes | Mark Davies | [email protected] | 020 7822 4113 |
Dispute Resolution & Litigation | David Bailey | [email protected] | 01273 810 064 |
Professional Negligence | Robert Johnson | [email protected] | 020 7822 4106 |
Corporate & Commercial | Karen Lord | [email protected] | 01273 669 124 |
Real Estate Finance | Gary Wainwright | [email protected] | 020 7822 4186 |
Leasehold Services | Daniel Winslow | [email protected] | 020 7822 4179 |
Private Client | Will Mumford | [email protected] | 01273 664 083 |
Immigration | Nagesh Jain | [email protected] | 020 7822 4194 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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David Bailey | Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution | View Profile |
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Karen Lord | Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial | View Profile |
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Dino Skinner | Managing Partner and Head of the Personal Injury Department. | View Profile |
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Nicholas Taylor | Partner and Head of Media & Entertainment | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of UK partners : 21 Number of other UK fee-earners : 60Languages
Cantonese Mandarin Arabic Urdu Greek Italian Spanish German English Polish Bengali Lithuanian RussianMemberships
Law Society of England and Wales Lexcel The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) PNLA (Professional Negligence Lawyers Association) ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners) British Franchise Association Institute of Directors NCCI (Nicosia Chamber of Commerce and Industry)- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media and entertainment