1 . The firm is also known for its expertise in Islamic finance. Residential Property: Mark Scott James has broad experience in insolvency law, and has particular expertise in advising on distressed care homes. $85 Million. Martin Kay leads the department. Agriculture & Estates: Oliver Sowton This team gives a lot of responsibility to the more junior members of the team but the outcome of this is that the junior solicitors quickly learn the job and become very accomplished at an early stage.’, ‘Katie James heads up the team. My sense was that Blake Morgan delivered far more value to its clients than our opponents. Sir Gerald was Lord Lieutenant of the County of Glamorgan from 1943 to 1952. The team was extremely attentive to our needs. This is a highly competent team of true clinical negligence specialists. Former practice head John Hamilton departed the firm in 2020 to take up a role at the Government Legal Service. Type: Recognised body law practice SRA ID: 629923 SRA Regulated Tel: 029 2068 6000 Address: One Central Square, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 1FS, Wales View in Google Maps DX 33014 CARDIFF Arshoo Singh has extensive experience in advising both UK and international clients in relation to tax, trusts, and mental capacity issues. IT: Simon Stokes? He is also very easy to deal with, rational in his judgements and quick to respond to queries and developments in the case. On the disputes side, recent work includes professional negligence claims through errors in scheme documentation and Local Government Pension Scheme issues. Dan Curtis leads the residential development group and specialises in real estate with particular expertise in the development for care home providers as well as acting for house builders and land owners. The way they work makes it feel as though they are an extension to the team rather than an external adviser.’, ‘We always value Bruce Potter’s pragmatism and solutions-focus. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and CEO insights. Benjamin Morland who started work as a clerk in 1784 was a member of the Morland brewing family. IP: Jill Bainbridge The outstanding Matthew Smith is very intelligent, assiduous, hardworking and reliable. Conor Daly is hard-working, detail-focused, and excellent at dealing with demanding clients. ‘A law firm that I regularly recommend in a wide variety of work areas. Richard Humphreys leads the team and has particular experience advising equipment finance lessors and motor vehicle financers. It advises on a broad array of matters, including charity legacies, safeguarding, healthcare and charity retail under the leadership of legal director Ben Price. Solid knowledge of the commercial world and practices.’, ‘Kath Shimmin is sharp, quick and to the point – sees the bigger picture with her vast commercial knowledge and experience and cuts through the chase to deliver great and workable solutions Jake Holmes is a solid pair of hands with a pragmatic approach.’, ‘The banking team is small but punches above its weight for the size of firm.’, ‘Kath Shimmin is key to the banking team. They are receptive to feedback and have a positive attitude to suggested amendments to draft documents and correspondence.’, ‘This team has built up from a standing start and now has a wide variety of high quality insolvency clients. Susannah Treherne leads the team, having joined from Slade Legal in November 2019, and operates a varied practice with a focus on contentious trust matters. Walter Morgan (1853–1901) was prominent in public life becoming an Alderman, Under-Sheriff and a Vice-Chairman of Glamorgan County Council. Chris Williams is recommended for software cases concerning the misuse of confidential information. Most of the expansion of the firm resulted from sustained growth within Oxford which led to the opening of a dedicated commercial department in Kidlington in 1984, a specialist matrimonial, crown and magistrates court department in Cambridge Terrace, Oxford and a commercial and litigation office in Reading in 1987. The team acts for clearing banks, investment banks, private banks and property funds. She takes great care to understand our particular organisational nuances and needs.‘, ‘The main thing that makes Blake Morgan unique is the outstanding standard of every person across all of the specialities. Senior associate Eleanor Armstrong is another name to note for personal injury matters. In February 2010 the firm transferred from a partnership to a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). The 'approachable and efficient' team at Blake Morgan LLP is 'capable of responding to the pressures and challenges' faced by the firm's impressive roster of Welsh and English housing association clients. They have a good understanding of the challenges facing staff, and have are therefore able to offer appropriate, practical, and applicable advice.’, ‘The Blake Morgan team always goes the extra mile to understand what we need and what we are trying to achieve. Lee Fisher’s knowledge and experience in IP matters is exceptional. ‘Their attention and understanding of clients needs, their attention to detail and client focus.’, ‘A good quality team, well lead and well supported.’. Appreciative of anxieties. Working from Oxford and Reading offices, Blake Morgan LLP advises on a full range of high-profile transactions, with a particular focus on banking and technology deals with a cross-border element. It employs approximately 415 lawyers and 145 other fee-earners. In 2003, the firm moved into its new 24,000 sq ft (2,200 m2) offices in Swansea – the first private sector investment in the development at SA1 Swansea Waterfront. Senior associate Joanna Corbett-Simmons is a 'highly proficient litigator' and regularly handles breaches of confidential information and copyright claims. A recent growth area for the practice has been in data protection, and it continues to advise businesses/third sector clients on GDPR and the Data Protection Act matters. Blake Morgan LLP's 'highly competent team of true clinical negligence specialists' has a 'wide range of experience' and is one of the few law firms in Wales with a significant focus on defending clinical negligence claims brought against doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals. Claire Rawle heads a 'strong team' at Blake Morgan LLP that has a 'depth of knowledge, skill and expertise in health and safety regulation and case law'. Mercedes Benz Financial Services UK Limited. 'Highly experienced' Chris Potts leads the practice and has particular expertise in shareholder disputes, company disputes and fraud. The team became an extension of my organisation, providing high-quality advice and quality assurance during a complex, high-value procurement. Charges for BLAKE MORGAN LLP (OC392078) More for BLAKE MORGAN LLP (OC392078) Registered office address New Kings Court Tollgate, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, United Kingdom, SO53 3LG . Tony Coyne, who is notably adept at managed and secured lending, leads the practice. I was grateful for the reassurance they provided and for the issues that they flagged up for the trustees’ attention going forward.‘, ‘We have had first class, personalised service from Paula Shea.‘, ‘I have dealt with Blake Morgan LLP over a number of years and have always found the firm to be efficient, timely and welcoming. See who Blake Morgan LLP has hired for this role. The team has expertise across a number of industry sectors including residential and commercial development, retail and leisure, energy and health. Its expertise is reflected in its ability to advise on child protection, employment law, education and charity law, and various regulatory issues. Simon Barriball and Sandra McAlister – McAlister & Co Insolvency Practitioners Ltd. Senior associate Caroline Lindon-Morris comes recommended. Blake Morgan LLP Blake Lapthorn Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons Blake Morgan Blake Lapthorn Linnell. It is one of only a handful of premier family teams on the South Coast. ‘This team has been helpful, available, and quickly understood our complex family structure.’, ‘Despite the fact that Blake Morgan is a large organisation it always felt that our business was important to them and we were receiving the best possible service.’. They are always approachable, and the advice they offer to practitioners has been helpful and practical. The firm's overarching multi-disciplinary expertise within the healthcare sector as a whole also enables the firm to tap into complementary practice area strengths, allowing it to also excel at providing risk and reputation management, as well as fitness to practice concerns. Fox Rothschild. Blake Morgan LLP has a proven track record of SME and mid-market work, and is also on the lending panels of many UK clearing banks. Publishing ethics specialist Jill Bainbridge leads the south east media and entertainment team at Blake Morgan LLP. Ruth Leadbitter retired in 2019. Blake Morgan LLP's 'highly-regarded team' has considerable expertise in divorce matters and Children's Act proceedings. Very client-friendly and efficient.’, ‘Jill Bainbridge is an excellent lawyer with top-notch knowledge and experience. Joanne Thompson and Kevin Manship are both very strong specialist procurement litigators. Cole & Cole was formed in Oxford in 1945 by two brothers, Raymond Buxton Cole and Maurice Buxton Cole and quickly spread throughout Oxfordshire partly by the opening of new offices and partly by merger. Practice leader Bruce Potter focuses on PPPs, transactions, and private procurements. The team has a huge wealth of experience in this field and is very familiar with the clinical negligence, inquest and disciplinary procedures in Wales. Claire Rawle leads the health, safety and environmental team. The firm of Morgan Bruce & Nicholas originated with Walter H Morgan who became a solicitor in 1875, established a practice in Pontypridd the following year and opened the premises which remained an office of the firm until 1995. Blake Morgan LLP has been expanding its Reading real estate practice, recruiting partner Robert Lynch and director Angela Mildenhall from Harrison Clark Rickerbys and Shoosmiths LLP respectively. Guthrie McGruer leads the department and is an expert in compulsory purchase law, with significant experience in dealing with judicial reviews and statutory challenges. She remains very engaged in the day to day matters despite having the responsibility of heading up the team and bringing work in. Nicola Diggle, recently appointed legal director, advises on IT and software disputes. Mark Hepworth; Stephen Archibald; Mat Wilson; Gemma Spiceley; Jasmin Eames. 584-3 . The 'knowledgeable' team at Blake Morgan LLP provides 'personable, commercially minded and pragmatic advice' to private and public sector purchasers and contractors engaged in construction projects across residential and commercial development, retail and leisure, energy, banking and education. She is praised by clients as 'an outstanding lawyer'. Significant expertise in regulatory health and safety cases. I would not hesitate to recommend him’, ‘I found Ben Brice to be very thorough and personable. Blake Morgan LLP is a large full-service commercial law firm with offices in Cardiff, London, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading and Southampton in the United Kingdom. My go-to firm for tricky trust, partnership and asset recovery disputes. Senior associate Kirsteen Hook has experience advising on new charity formations, M&A and restructuring. The merger created a firm with 23 partners. Rupert Graham-Evans advises on legal compliance, benefit changes , mergers and security arrangements. The friendly and professional Gillian McCue has a depth of knowledge on pensions, in particular public service specifics. ‘Great access to the team and the ability to give practical advice to problem solve quickly and decisively.‘, ‘Both Guthrie McGruer and Keith Lancaster are approachable with an ability to understand issues quickly and willingness to share in-depth knowledge quickly.‘. Strongly focused on client’s interests and result. They were flexible, helpful and gave value for money. Operating out of Southampton, the team at Blake Morgan LLP provides advise on a diverse range of matters for families with landed estates, farmers, and agricultural businesses, covering complex tax and trust advice. Led by Ron Burgess , who divides his time between the firm's London and Cardiff offices, Blake Morgan LLP's 'personable and pragmatic' pensions team has a strong reputation among scheme trustees and employers, both locally and throughout the UK. It was formed in 2014 following a merger between the Cardiff-based Morgan Cole and the Portsmouth-based Blake Lapthorn. Top London firm calibre without the hefty price tag.‘, ‘Simon Burge is highly experienced and gives excellent practical advice. She has a calm and meticulous approach to her work, nothing phases her, and she is utterly committed to her clients‘, ‘Flora is the coolest of cool heads, measured and calm and no doubt a huge support for clients navigating the choppy waters of financial remedy cases‘, ‘Flora Grossman is a hugely impressive solicitor – she attracts top-notch clients, has a really engaging manner and is utterly unflappable‘. Zoe Wright, who joined the team in mid-2019 from Shoosmiths LLP with legal director Simon Pestell, leads the Reading-based practice, while Claire Lamkin divides her time between London and Oxford. Alison Huckle takes a pragmatic approach to litigation, generally ensuring good outcomes are achieved for her clients. The 'exceptional' Louise Howells has the 'ability to expedite complex situations' relating to development and regeneration projects for social housing clients. It is an agile department capable of responding to pressures and challenges. Aside from this, the firm's offering is known for its focus on vehicle finance, an area in which it assists a number of major businesses. ‘Blake Morgan LLP whether in Hampshire or in Oxford remains an extremely highly-regarded team in the field of matrimonial finance. On the prosecution front, although consultant Robin Havard is still active, 'highly committed' senior associate Tom Walker takes the lead on most of the work and is appreciated for his ability 'to quickly get to the heart of the matter', and to conduct his own advocacy if needed. Blake Morgan is a real smorgasbord of a law firm, with a frankly dizzying list of interests ranging from asbestos claims to Welsh public law. Professional Regulatory: Bradley Albuery Praised for her ability 'to navigate difficult issues delicately but confidently to bring out the best result', Whitman has also developed a strong track record defending public sector clients in personal injury claims brought against them. Senior associates Alison Craggs and Kathryn Woodward are recommended. A number of practice areas deliver advice to clients in the public, private and insurance sectors. Bruce Potter chaired the firm's board, which comprised Elizabeth Carr (Managing Partner), Catharine Bray (Finance Director), Michael Prior (Commercial Director), and Michael Stace and Philip Jardine, both partners at the firm. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Blake Morgan LLP's IP team includes cross-border enforcement and expert Jill Bainbridge - who also leads the firm's commercial litigation teams in the South and Wales - and chartered trade mark attorney Ben Evans. ‘A wealth of experience in all areas of family law. Having regular points of contact helps both us and our clients.‘. "Blake Morgan – True Picture | Chambers Student Guide", "Law firms Morgan Cole and Blake Lapthorn go live with new legal powerhouse Blake Morgan", Society of Writers to Her Majesty's Signet, Authorised Conveyancing Practitioners Board, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, British and Irish Legal Information Institute, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blake_Morgan_LLP&oldid=1004351358, 2014 establishments in the United Kingdom, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2011, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 2 February 2021, at 05:11. Prompt with any replies. One of the team’s key capabilities is its excellent ability to sustain and develop working relationships with Counsel – a market leader in that respect. They clearly communicated throughout the process and were adaptable to fit in with client’s timescale. while Penri Desscan handles procurement work. The Blake Morgan team was integral to the success of the procurement, embraced the strategic objectives of my organization and ensured the procurement was compliant and the organization’s interests and reputation were protected at all times.’, ‘I have worked recently with Matthew Smith – his diligence, client handling and communication skills are second to none.’, ‘Penri Desscan (Partner): extensive experience in technology solutions procurement, guided the organisation through a high value, complex technology solution procurement.’. You can always rely on Richard to respond almost immediately to most queries. Blake Morgan LLP's advisory practice services both employers and trustees on schemes of various sizes. The team provides high quality, accessible and timely advice through an understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and compliance generally as well as Solicitor's Professional Liability work. Top Competitors of Blake Morgan. Kath has magic circle experience, yet at a palatable price point. The workload includes litigation, specialist education tribunal matters and advice on governance issues. While Blake Morgan LLP's Cardiff office does not boast a standalone charities team, numerous practitioners from across the firm's full-service offering regularly handle work for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Sarah Rees leads the London commercial litigation team, which includes Justin Weare, whose practice includes shareholder, joint venture, company, contractual, civil fraud, offshore and energy disputes. Leveraging her broader property litigation credentials, and also able to handle her own advocacy, team head Sian Jones has developed a strong track record representing housing associations across a range of disputes, including on mental capacity, public sector duty and equality act issues. Cole & Cole had obtained a Legal Aid franchise and accreditation with ISO9001. Practice head Simon Stokes specialises in IT law, outsourcing work, cloud services issues and data protection matters. Also notable is the ‘efficient and intelligent’ legal director Felicity Rowan, who specialises in financial services regulatory compliance. The ‘responsive and committed’ Blake Morgan LLP advises banking, asset finance, corporate and commercial clients on a range of financial services products and compliance issues. The Royal National Institute for Blind People. She inspires confidence in clients and coordinates teams across multiple jurisdictions with efficiency and good humour. Blake Morgan LLP's 'pragmatic and commercially sensitive' team offers top tier advice to long-standing, high profile clients in the technology, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The first merger was in May 1987 when Morgan Bruce & Nicholas joined forces with Hardwickes. Eve Piffaretti provides timely and pragmatic advice. Procurement: Simon McCann This means a really smooth transaction process from beginning to end‘, ‘Great experience of dealing with charity retail clients and has the knowledge to point out the nuances of particular transactions as relevant to us, so that any requirements/issues can be considered and dealt with ahead of time‘, ‘Ben Brice always kept a cool head in the face of challenging behaviours and timescales from the other party, was very supportive and worked late in the evenings and over weekends to meet the imposed timescales where pushing back had not worked.