Max Hope
Phillips SolicitorsPhillips Solicitors
Client SatisfactionLocated in Basingstoke, Phillips Solicitors houses a ‘knowledgeable and dedicated’ team that advises on professional negligence claims, shareholder disputes, and debt recovery issues. Leading the practice, Max Hope is ’an exceptional commercial litigator’, who regularly handles matters relating to property developments. The team was strengthened by the addition of George English, who joined from Gardner Leader LLP in August 2023; English has experience litigating in both the County Courts and the High Court.
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‘Max Hope is outstanding. He is commercial, knowledgeable, and the right level of aggressive with the opponents.’
'Phillips never disappoints. They always deliver.’
- ‘Max Hope is an impressive litigation lawyer. He is very personable with strong morals and principles. His tenacity and unwavering support undoubtedly sealed a successful outcome for me. Max went above and beyond with his availability, reassurance and communication.’
- 'The practice has the depth of knowledge and experience to deal with any manner of matters arising. This is very helpful with regard to litigation in particular as the judicial process has a habit of bringing up unexpected issues.'
- 'They make you feel like you're the only client they have. The attention to detail and advice given is comprehensive.’
- ‘Max Hope is an exceptional commercial litigator who can effortlessly run high value complex litigation in the senior courts. We're consistently impressed with his grasp of the finer details and the strategic route through litigation to drive the optimum result.’
'Max Hope is accessible and easy to deal with. It is a pleasure working with him.'
'The team is very knowledgeable and dedicated. I know that I am always going to get the best outcome as their client.'
Key clients
- Kingscastle Limited
- Topaz UK Properties Limited
- Boldhurst Properties Limited
- Savona Foodservice Limited
- Lasercharm Limited
- Aldershot Town Football Club Limited
Work highlights
- Advising the executors of an estate in the successful appeal of a Supreme Court case concerning issues of contract and restitution law.
- Advising a client in respect to a £3.5m claim for unfair prejudice.
- Advising a client on a professional negligence claim resulting from negligent tax advice.
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Max Hope