Counting global insurance companies, local councils and energy conglomerates amongst its key clients, the ‘exceptionally strong’ Pinsent Masons LLP practice has extensive experience in the courts at all levels, including the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. The team displays a growing presence in the telecoms sector, regularly representing mobile and wireless infrastructure operators. The ’superb’ Alicia Foo heads the Birmingham-based outfit. Foo is an expert in Electronic Communication Code matters, whilst Sarah Campey focuses on complex rights to light claims. Pierre Smith is knowledgeable on retail and leisure related claims, and Craig Downhill is also highlighted as key.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Pinsent's West Midlands practice has real strength in depth; the team, led by Alicia Foo, is second to none, and outshines many a Magic Circle firm.'
- 'Pre-eminent in telecoms; the team is also actively engaged in leading cases involving rights to light and development work. My "go to" firm for anything of value or complexity.'
Key clients
- On Tower UK Limited (part of the Cellnex UK Group)
- Native Land
Work highlights
- Advising on Rights of Light dispute for Native Land on a multi-million-pound claim going to trial in March 2025.
- Advising on range of property disputes (trespass injunctions/leasehold breaches of covenant and rent review) issues for Motor Fuel Group.