Partnership

Philip Jones KC stands out for his clarity of thought, straightforwardness of exposition and high level of user-friendliness, founded upon many years' experience of handling partnership disputes. He is also prominent in the representation of solicitors' firms and LLPs.

Charming, sensible, very knowledgeable and a man who makes the right points.

John Machell KC receives extensive and enthusiastic praise from across the market as the go-to silk for the most complex or intractable pure partnership or LLP matters, his mastery of the latter being cited particularly frequently. His partnership practice covers a wide range of sectors including legal and financial services.

John Machell KC is always quick to respond. He cuts through the issues and looks beyond the finer legal points for the best commercial outcome.

John Machell KC is knowledgeable, calm, highly commercial and absolutely to be trusted. You always feel that he's got your back, and that's what you need in a barrister.

An undisputed leader in the field of partnerships and LLPs, who is very user-friendly.

Jennifer Haywood handles an exhaustive range of contentious and non-contentious partnership issues as part of her wide-ranging chancery practice. Active in a variety of sectors, including the legal, medical, property development and professional services spheres, and a noted authority on LLP issues, she attracts particular praise for her strategic advice and business acumen.

A sophisticated barrister with very strong commercial vision, whose general level of service is very high.

Jennifer Haywood is fabulous. She's a formidable opponent who offers an impressive combination of people skills, creativity and commercial awareness.

Thomas Braithwaite is a versatile commercial chancery barrister with particularly extensive partnership experience in the professional services and property development spheres, where he advises on a variety of matters.

Thomas Braithwaite has the ability to simplify the complex very quickly and provide clear advice. He is also a formidable advocate.

He provides excellent and very straightforward advice.

James Mather is a formidable junior who is well respected in the partnership field, particularly where the operations of solicitors' firms and private equity funds are concerned. He offers notable expertise in litigation and arbitration partnership matters, both domestically and in offshore jurisdictions.

James Mather's strategic thinking is impressive. He is able to look ahead and see future obstacles that others miss. His expertise in partnership law is impressive.