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Simons Muirhead Burton

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Simons Muirhead Burton fields specialists in property, music, film, IP and data protection-related litigation, along with media and professional negligence claims. Civil litigation head Razi Mireskandari is a highly-regarded commercial litigator, and Stephen Shotnes is praised as ‘a highly-skilled and experienced lead solicitor’. Antony Perlmutter acts in commercial litigation, as well as insolvency and real estate-related cases. The practice further includes civil and commercial litigation practitioner Peter Gould and Dina Shiloh, who represents high-profile and ultra HNW individuals, entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Nimble, direct and responsive.’

  • ‘Composed of strong individuals who work well with clients.'

  • ’The team is friendly, client focused, and outcome driven.’

  • ‘Uniquely, junior associates are given much more responsibility than at other firms. This reflects the less hierarchical nature of the firm and the quality of the associates they employ.’

  • ‘Antony Perlmutter - canny, direct and an exceptional litigation lawyer. A super professional.’

  • ‘Antony Perlmutter - a litigator who plays hardball but is not afraid to compromise. His style of litigation reflects his inherent pragmatism.’

  • ‘Stephen Shotnes is a highly skilled and experienced lead solicitor, who demonstrates a strong balance of legal procedure, knowledge and pragmatism in commercial litigation.’

  • ‘Rob Coleridge is a considerate and very competent practitioner. Clients value his input and integrity.’

Key clients

  • Sammut
  • Symvan Capital
  • Kingsbury Stone
  • Athene New Build
  • GCC Exchange
  • A11Y
  • Maxima Creditor Resolutions

Work highlights

Representing multiple wrongly convicted postmasters in their claims for compensation from the Post Office and the Government.
Acted for A11Y in a professional negligence claim against an internationally renowned law firm, following its mishandling of an international arbitration.
Acting for Symvan Capital in a complex unfair prejudice petition valued at £23m.

Lawyers

Practice head

Razi Mireskandari

Other key lawyers

Stephen Shotnes; Antony Perlmutter; Peter Gould; Dina Shiloh; David Phillips