Simons Muirhead Burton
Client SatisfactionSimons 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.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘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.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Razi Mireskandari