AFP Bloom was created from the merger of Alexiou Fisher Phillips and BloomBudd in February 2024, pairing the former’s longstanding experience in the market with the latter’s innovative approaches. Franco-British cross-qualified William Healing and Zoë Bloom, ‘a force of nature’ who specialises in complex financial remedies litigation, are key names to note. The firm’s children unit is headed up by Victoria Toy , ‘an exceptional talent’ whose practice involves Family Law Act proceedings and social services issues, and is often international. Trained mediator Nicole Derham ‘provides excellent support for the vulnerable client’. Previous team head Tom Amlot joined Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP in October 2024 alongside Lucy Brown and Kate Williams, and Katie Longmate departed to Russell-Cooke LLP in January 2024.
Testimonials
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‘The team offers an exceptional service; real attention to detail, pragmatic and outcome-focused advice and a brilliant understanding of the risks and benefits of going to trial for each individual they represent.'
‘Victoria Toy is an exceptional talent. She blends a brilliant legal mind with exceptionally high 'EQ', This means she is able to assess and advise on best outcomes and can give robust advice when necessary.'
'Magnus Mill is able to keep on board even the most demanding of clients with his unflappable calmness and strategic talent.'
‘This merger is a good mix with the seasoned elegance of William Healing combining with the vigour of Zoë Bloom and Nicole Derham.’
'William Healing is very approachable and first class. William has a substantial French practice.'
'Zoë Bloom is a force of nature and Nicole Derham is an unflappable lawyer who provides excellent support for the vulnerable client.’
Work highlights
- Instructed by litigation lenders, Integro Lending Limited pursuing the repayment of a loan advanced within financial remedy proceedings.
- Acted in Court of Appeal case Cazalet v Abu Zalaf (reported as Cazalet v Abu Zalaf [2023] EWCA Civ 1065- acting for the husband on an appeal by his wife against the previous High Court order.
- Advised on a cross-border assets case with potentially up to £60m of non-disclosed crypto assets.
