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Geldards LLP

UK Guide 2025

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Geldards LLP

Geldards LLP

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(029) 2023 8239

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Chief Executive: Jeff Pearson

Chairman: David Williams

Number of partners: 63 

Number of other fee earners: 194

Contacts  

Charity & Not-for-Profit: Bethan Walsh

Clinical Negligence: Spencer Collier

Commercial: Chris Williams

Corporate: Andrew Morris

Dispute Resolution: Nino Simone

Employment: Lowri Phillips

Insolvency & Corporate Recovery: Michael Evans

International: Paul Hopkins

Family: Fiona Apthorpe

Personal Injury: Donna Makin

Private Client: David Williams

Public Sector: Robert Smith

Real Estate: Graham Banks

THE FIRM 

Geldards LLP is a full-service law firm renowned for providing high-quality and practical legal advice. The firm’s multi-disciplinary legal teams possess extensive experience working with a diverse clientele across various industries and legal disciplines. From complex organizational transactions to personal matters, Geldards offers tailored legal solutions to meet clients' specific needs.

By fostering strong and enduring relationships, the firm gains a deep understanding of their clients' goals and objectives. This enables Geldards to provide effective guidance and support, aligning their legal strategies with clients' commercial aspirations. The firm also collaborates closely with a network of leading professionals, including banks, accounting firms, independent financial advisors, and other experts.

Areas of Practice  

Commercial/Corporates - Services to Business: 64%

Public & Not-For-Profit: 20%

Individuals: 16%

PRINCIPAL AREAS OF WORK  

Services for Businesses:  

Geldards is a full-service law firm offering a wide range of specialised legal services to clients across various industries. Services include general corporate law, finance, commercial contracts, employment matters, dispute resolution, and commercial real estate. The firm has a particular focus on the automotive, construction, employee ownership, manufacturing, energy & renewables, retail, sport, and technology sectors.

Services for the Public Sector and Charities:  

Geldards continues to be a trusted legal advisor to the public sector and charities. With one of the largest public service teams in the UK, the firm serves over 200 local authorities, central government agencies, the devolved government in Wales, and over 700 public, educational, religious, and charitable organizations.

Services for Families and Individuals:  

For individuals and families, Geldards offers a comprehensive range of private client services. The firm offers a holistic approach across all aspects of wealth preservation, succession planning, wealth management, matrimonial law, tax, and property matters. Additionally, the firm's education team specialises in supporting students and families in accessing appropriate educational opportunities and support. The medical negligence team assists patients and families who have experienced clinical mistakes, often securing significant compensation.

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Geldards LLP rankings

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East Midlands
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
4
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
4
Band 4
Lawyers
Peter Seary
3
Peter Seary
3
Band 3
Family/Matrimonial
1 Department
3 Ranked Lawyers
Department
Family/Matrimonial
1
Family/Matrimonial
1
Band 1
Lawyers
Fiona Apthorpe
1
Fiona Apthorpe
1
Band 1
Claire Dean
2
Claire Dean
2
Band 2
Jane Cowley
2
Jane Cowley
2
Band 2
Real Estate
1 Department
3 Ranked Lawyers
Department
Real Estate
2
Real Estate
2
Band 2
Lawyers
Heather Dixon
1
Heather Dixon
1
Band 1
Graham Banks
4
Graham Banks
4
Band 4
Paul Hilsdon
4
Paul Hilsdon
4
Band 4
Midlands
Information Technology
1 Ranked Lawyer
Lawyers
Jamie Goldberg
3
Jamie Goldberg
3
Band 3
The Regions
Tax
1 Ranked Lawyer
Lawyers
Andrew Evans
3
Andrew Evans
3
Band 3
UK-wide
Charities
2 Ranked Lawyers
Lawyers
Harriet Morgan
4
Harriet Morgan
4
Band 4
Bethan Walsh
Bethan Walsh
Associates to watch
Education: Individuals
1 Department
4 Ranked Lawyers
Department
Education: Individuals
2
Education: Individuals
2
Band 2
Lawyers
Adam Friel
2
Adam Friel
2
Band 2
Kevin McManamon
2
Kevin McManamon
2
Band 2
Douglas Hamer
Douglas Hamer
Star Associates
Salise Dourmoush
Salise Dourmoush
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Local Government
1 Department
Department
Local Government
3
Local Government
3
Band 3
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