Woodfines LLP joins the ranking this year having developed a presence in the region for its corporate and commercial practice. Senior associate Gillian Harding works from the Cambridge office, having joined the firm in 2023 from Heckford Norton in Essex. The firm's 'competent and efficient' cross-office team, which is led by Maria Gallucci in Milton Keynes, focuses on advising SMEs, partnerships and private limited companies in key sectors such as transport, recruitment, professional service firms, manufacturing, green energy and agriculture. Harding specialises in the drafting of commercial contracts.
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Testimonials
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- 'I have dealt with Gillian Harding and found her to be both professional and knowledgeable. My queries have been answered quickly and with all required information. I have not had to follow up for further information.'
- 'Each staff member is incredibly personable, supportive, understanding and empathetic.'
- 'Woodfines provides a really personalised service, they are consistent when dealing with as you'll always get the same solicitor and get to build a nice relationship with them.'
- 'I'm currently working with Gillian Harding at Woodfines and couldn't be more impressed with the service she's providing me. She's gone above and beyond to explain everything and smooth it all out while being super reassuring. Great value as well. Can't thank her enough.'
- 'Gillian Harding is a contract expert, attention to detail on every single word and fantastic communicator. She did her own research ahead of the call, was very good at estimating time and costs and delivered a legal product we are very please with.'
- 'Good inter-disciplinary communication. Reliable access to whoever is working on our case. Good back-up if they're busy. Quick response when they become free.'
- 'Especially pleased with Gillian Harding on the commercial side for her ability to give an clear, instant, straight answer to the legal aspects of a situation. I feel very confident to follow her advice.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maria Gallucci