DLA Piper

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Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘DLA Birmingham's Commercial Litigation team is first rate. They are focused, dedicated, efficient and always highly commercial in their approach. A standout trait is their exceptional legal skills - their solicitors are good at researching and applying the law correctly, innovatively, forcefully and effectively to get the best results.’

• ‘Phillip Kelly - newly promoted head of the Commercial Litigation team. He has everything it takes to succeed in this role: legal acumen, commercial nous, unquestionable integrity, the ability to build and guide a team, understanding of his clients' needs.'

• 'Laura Moorcroft - a powerhouse senior associate who is one to watch for partnership in the years to come. She drives cases forwards, has amazing command of the details, fiercely fights her client's corner, and always goes the extra mile to win.’

• ‘A formidable commercial practice with a global reach – they excel at dealing with difficult cases for difficult clients.'

• ‘Phillip Kelly - an effective partner who understands the weaknesses in an opponent's case. Laura Moorcroft - an excellent associate who knows her cases inside out.’

• ‘The litigation team at DLA Piper operates at an elite level. I’ve worked with them a number of times on heavyweight multi-party litigation in the Commercial Court and the Chancery Division, and they always impress. They’re stacked with talent from top to bottom - commercially astute, intellectually rigorous lawyers who are a pleasure to work with.’

• ‘Neil Bowker has rare strategic insight. He reads a courtroom incredibly well, never loses sight of the big picture, and leaves no stone unturned in fighting his client’s corner.'

• ‘Team led by Neil Bowker runs a tight ship offering clients excellent lawyers and top-notch services.’

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