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JMW Solicitors LLP

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The ‘experienced and diligent’ team at JMW Solicitors LLP has Gavin Jones at its helm, who is marked as having ’a depth of experience unrivalled by many in Manchester’. It has broad focus on acting on matters in the accountancy and real estate sectors; ‘tenacious advisor’ James Williams has capabilities acting for lenders and practitioners on matters in the property sector in particular. The team has further strengthened its contentious capabilities with the joining of Simon Gerrard, experienced insolvency litigation partner and former team lead at Prosperity Law LLP, in May 2023.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘An experienced and diligent team which offers a pragmatic approach with creative solutions. They offer direct and concise advice and deliver value for money.’

  • ‘James Williams is a tenacious advisor who helps drive real progress in often challenging circumstances, offering timely and well-reasoned advice.’

  • ‘Nothing is a problem because they always find a solution. They provide clear advice, are nice to work with and always professional.’

  • ‘Very quick to respond, whilst being diligent and thorough.’

  • ‘Julie Agnew responds and reacts quickly, has excellent industry knowledge, gives reliable advice and help and is easy to work with!’

  • ‘The individual lawyers at JMW who I work with are highly-experienced and skilled. I value the practical and commercial advice they give and the quality of service, particularly James Williams, Gavin Jones and Sam Baines.’

  • ‘The Manchester headquarters has a growing team and burgeoning reputation. Their depth of knowledge and experience gives them the ability to challenge the 'established order' of the larger firms present in the city and they are winning key work by demonstrating strong client service and value for money.’

  • ‘Gavin Jones is highly-regarded in the region for good reason; he has worked on a number of high-profile insolvencies and has a depth of experience unrivalled by many in Manchester.’

Key clients

  • Castle Trust Capital PLC
  • Tosca Debt Capital
  • Begbies Traynor
  • Alvarez & Marsal
  • Quantuma LLP
  • Moorfields Advisory LLP
  • Geoffrey Martin PKF
  • FRP Advisory LLP
  • Avison Young
  • Interpath Advisory
  • EY Parthenon (Ernst and Young LLP)
  • Assetz Capital Trust Company Limited
  • HJS Recovery (UK)
  • Manolete Partners PLC
  • Azets
  • Hampshire Trust Bank PLC

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gavin Jones

Other key lawyers

Julie Agnew, James Williams, Simon Gerrard, Sam Baines