Legal 500, 2008
"Peers note that the [corporate finance] team are 'pleasant to deal with and is continuing to build up its weight of experience'. Head of the corporate team Richard Moran is 'pragmatic and gets stuff done'."
"'[Clarion Solicitors] continues to receive a steady flow of juicy instructions despite operating in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Standout individual Steve Milner has developed a niche practice in confiscation proceedings."
"Clients are already impressed by the new entity [Dispute Resolution], stating; 'There is a commonality of professionalism across all of its litigators, and they have not fallen down on challenges'. Sources also agreed the team is comprised of 'jolly nice people to work with'."
"Simon Young is the man credited with taking the new litigation department from strength to strength. He 'inspires confidence' in his clients. In the words of one interviewee 'He left no stone unturned and was scrupulous to keep me informed of the steps he was taking and the responses he was getting'. His leadership of the department has also impressed peers, who 'would like to emulate what he has done'"
"The [family] department prides itself on its expertise and the ability to offer a litigious or collaborative approach to cases as needed."
"Clients confirm that the [private client] team is 'easy to speak to and doesn't confuse us with legal jargon'. The 'efficient and thorough' Sara Rogers specialises in providing assistance to elderly clients. She is particularly commended for being 'sympathetic and understanding in sensitive situations' and for her ability to 'put clients at ease'."
"This six strong [restructuring and insolvency team] is popular with both regional and national IPs, as well as asset-based lenders who value its 'commercial attitude – lacking in many of the bigger firms'. The group has also elicited praise for its 'competitive quality of service and cost effectiveness', as well as its 'proactive approach to problems'. David Arundel provides 'top-notch technical advice' [….] and Roger Hutton is a 'top-notch communicator' who offers 'simple, unpretentious solutions' to a wide-ranging clientele."