The ‘astute, rigorous and extremely professional’ team at Sherrards Solicitors LLP acts for a diverse client base and handles both contentious and non-contentious matters. Mark Fellows leads the practice group and stands out as an ’excellent business partner and legal advisor’ and for ‘bringing sensible and empathetic resolutions to employment law challenges’. Emma Peacock advises employment clients on business immigration law and Emma O’Meara is a key contact for data protection and GDPR issues.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team are a delight to work with, astute, rigorous and extremely professional. They listen to all the requirements and explain things in a straightforward way with unnecessary legal jargon and give both options and solutions for informed decision making. Regular updates and forums to keep us informed and on top of our game. ’

  • ‘Both Mark Fellows and Emma O'Meara are always on hand and give us the confidence that we feel as if we have our own legal in house advisors. Both with an immense fountain of knowledge that helps take the stress out with their pragmatic no nonsense and skilful approach.’

  • ‘The team is knowledgeable, approachable and explain their advice in 'layman's terms' which is very helpful.’

  • ‘Mark Fellows, in particular, is super helpful, efficient and covers everything extremely well.’

  • ‘The team at Sherrards are very friendly and approachable, and have a good understanding of the challenges of running our business. They find time to understand us and our business on an ongoing basis, which helps contextualize matters when we seek out their help and advice. They always make themselves available when needed, and are rapid responders when issues arise, following up promptly on agreed actions. All round nice people and great business partners.’

  • ‘Mark Fellows is an excellent business partner and legal advisor. He is always available, reflecting the 24/7 nature of our business challenges. He offers a great balance of commercial reality and legal necessity, and helps us understand the risk and opportunity of options under consideration. He coaches us on how best to approach difficult situations and conversations, and we have a good track record together, over 10 years, of bringing sensible and empathetic resolutions to employment law challenges.’

  • ‘Measured advice in delicate situations. Being forceful in making us see what is the best course of action for us even if it at first seems unpalatable. Having our best interest at heart.’

  • ‘Mark Fellows is very professional and approachable. He has a pragmatic approach and the patience to answer any questions and break down legal complexities so it is understandable for clients.’

Key clients

  • Air Business Limited
  • Winkworth Franchising plc
  • F H Bertling Limited
  • B3 Living Limited
  • Alpi UK Limited
  • TOCA Social

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mark Fellows

Other key lawyers

Emma Peacock, Emma O'Meara