Praised by clients for their ‘very efficient and professional’ nature, Blake Morgan LLP is noted for its prowess in the litigation sphere. The group additionally advises clients on a range of senior level grievances, director exits, and the employment and pension aspects of corporate acquisitions and disposals. Noted for being ’astute, commercially savvy and very knowledgeable’, practice head Rajiv Joshi is routinely entrusted by clients in the tech, health, and social care sectors. Another key team member is ‘highly efficient’ Madeleine Mould, who is experienced handling a variety of discrimination claims before the Employment Tribunal.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘We receive an excellent service from Blake Morgan. They provide high quality advice and are always willing to help. Really impressed when Madeleine Mould ran a training exercise for our team - the feedback on Madeleine's presentation was superb.’
  • ‘Madeleine Mould is great to work with, has excellent knowledge, always replies to queries efficiently and gives great advice. I would highly recommend Madeleine - she is an excellent solicitor.'

  • ‘I have worked with Rajiv Joshi and Madeleine Mould. They always ensure a full understanding of the matter at hand, the wider context and the preferred outcome before starting their analysis etc. This inevitably leads to a successful and swift response.'

  • ‘Rajiv and Madeleine often look at things from a slightly different angle, which is incredibly helpful, as it gives the client options to explore and gain a better understanding of the nuances that have been considered by the lawyers. Both also do their utmost to be immediately available.’

  • ‘Used them for the first time for GDPR support. Very efficient and professional.’

  • ‘The team is responsive, efficient and knowledgeable. They are essentially an extension of our in-house team.’

  • ‘Madeleine Mould is highly efficient, insightful and very knowledgeable. Rajiv Joshi is astute, commercially savvy and very knowledgeable.’

  • ‘Helpful and dependable.’

Key clients

  • Thames Valley Police
  • Dunlop Footwear
  • Anytime Fitness
  • HCL Technologies Limited
  • Huws Gray
  • Fairhive Homes Limited
  • St Dominic’s Sixth Form College
  • Gosport Ferry Limited
  • General Optical Council
  • Oxford Pharmagenesis Limited
  • Airline Components International Limited
  • Langley House Trust
  • We Are Futures Limited
  • Wrightsons British Tags Limited
  • Westcoast Group
  • MEG Derby Limited (part of the LIDL Group)
  • Utilita Group Plc

Work highlights

  • Acting for the Westcoast Group in relation to various HR/employment law queries.
  • Advising the General Optical Council in relation to grievance and disciplinary matters.
  • Advising Thames Valley Police on various complex tribunal claim and general employment advice relating to TUPE.

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Rajiv Joshi

Other key lawyers

Madeleine Mould