Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Public Affairs
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Band 2
Chambers Review
Mishcon de Reya advises clients across the spectrum, from politicians and other individuals to corporations and political campaign groups. The team has particular expertise in assisting clients in understanding the ever-changing legislative landscape.
Work Highlights
- Mishcon de Reya acted for a clinical research organisation regarding significant delays by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to process clinical trial approvals.
Strengths
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"Mishcon de Reya are smart, commercial and great to work with. They are excellent on all fronts."
"They are so united by knowledge of public law that they are very savvy strategic litigators. They really understand how to use the law to get the best outcome for their clients."
"Mishcon de Reya are thorough, precise and neat, with very well-executed strategic plans."
"Mishcon de Reya are very good and always claimant-focused. They are good public lawyers, not just 'post-box' solicitors."
"Mishcon de Reya are smart, commercial and great to work with. They are excellent on all fronts."
"They are so united by knowledge of public law that they are very savvy strategic litigators. They really understand how to use the law to get the best outcome for their clients."
"Mishcon de Reya are thorough, precise and neat, with very well-executed strategic plans."
"Mishcon de Reya are very good and always claimant-focused. They are good public lawyers, not just 'post-box' solicitors."
Notable Practitioners
Katy Colton is head of the politics and law group at Mishcon de Reya. She offers specialist expertise in a plethora of matters, including advice on political disputes, public affairs campaigns and public consultation responses.
"Katy Colton is super-smart, down to earth and knows exactly how to position a case to secure what the client is looking for. Katy is everything that a modern law firm partner should be."
"Katy is an absolute star. She's a joy to work with and totally calm, unflappable and on top of all the details."
"She is both incredibly approachable and knowledgeable. She has the rare quality of understanding both how the courts and Parliament work and has strong strategic judgement."
Alexandra Agnew is an associate in Mishcon de Reya's politics and law group who specialises in litigation. Her clients include political organisations and fledgling parties, advising on all political issues.
"She's an excellent lawyer with innovative legal skills."
"Alexandra is very on top of things, while also being very friendly and proactive. She thinks about what you need."
"Alex provides a timely and very good service to her clients. She researches the areas of law that may be super-specialised with accuracy and enthusiasm."
Shulamit Aberbach is an associate at Mishcon de Reya who has wide-ranging expertise in matters that touch on political, commercial and public law.
"Shulamit is incredibly proactive and very strategic. She is very good with clients. She is always thinking about seven steps ahead."
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