Mishcon de Reya LLP, which has absorbed local firm Taylor Vinters, has a strong bench in Cambridge that acts for high-net-worth individuals, as well as large national and international companies in the pharmaceutical, technology and engineering sectors. ‘It is easy to trust their guidance and suggested approach’, remark clients of the dispute resolution group led by ‘great strategic thinker’ Luke Hibbert, who frequently handles cases with an international element including shareholder and partnership disputes, fraud, commercial contracts, insolvency and urgent injunctions. Partner Gareth Dickson and associates Alexandra Thornton-Reid and Oliver Cotton also play key roles in the practice. Beth Price is now principal associate at Mills & Reeve LLP and senior counsel Jessica Boxford joined Charles Russell Speechlys.
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‘We had a very specific issue and engaged Mishcon to give us the legal support we needed. We required commercial and HR support, both of which were delivered bearing in mind the urgency of the situation. The two legal areas were well briefed/coordinated on both aspects of the issue.’
‘Luke Hibbert headed up the project and brought on board who he thought we needed ensuring there was always back up in the event one of either team wasn't going to be available at any point. His coordination and support was invaluable.’
‘They have people who can cover all areas of law, which means they can bring in other specialists where appropriate. Billing is accurate and transparent, staff are knowledgeable and friendly and offer sound advice.’
‘The case was handed over to Luke Hibbert who picked it up with no delay due to handover and continued to offer the same great service, all overseen by our primary contact at the practice.’
‘The Mishcon team spend time investing in learning our business and our goals, making them better suited to provide strategic direction to the company in our commercial litigation matters. This is important to me as General Counsel.’
‘The individuals at Mishcon bring a wealth of experience and litigation advising that makes it easy to trust their guidance and suggested approach. I typically work with Luke Hibbert, and he is a great strategic thinker and thorough researcher.’
‘The team is extremely easy to talk to and they ensure that they understand all the issues involved before giving advice. Their availability is very high despite obviously being very busy. They have a broad range of expertise that they can draw on.’
‘Long-term relationship with your legal advisors is in my view extremely important as they need to understand the situations you are facing and your personal approach to dealing with those situations. The partners and associates that I have dealt with have always been very careful to understand what is required, and to propose ways forward that all efficient and effective in that they quickly come to a resolution of the particular issues.’
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- Heraeus Noblelight Limited
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