Our lawyers, both individually and collectively, are highly regarded by their peers.
To follow are what others say about us:
Commercial litigation
“Davies Arnold Cooper has an extremely strong litigation offering, and rises in our ranking this year. John Bramhall heads the commercial litigation side, with support from 14 partners with experience in an array of high-level disputes across the energy, insurance, and finance sectors. Steven Friel and Righard Highley are recommended”
(Legal 500 2007)
"Assiduous, intelligent and diligent. John Bramhall parlays knowledge of commercial litigation that is second to none".
(About John Bramhall - General Commercial Litigation, Chambers 2007)
Construction
“David Weare, Rowan Planterose and Danny Gowan are recommended, and clients praise the wider team for its 'sound experience and judgement', and Nick Taylor for his contract negotiation skills ”.
(Legal 500 2007)
Corporate - M&A
“A firm that provides solutions rather than problems”.
(About Corporate M&A, Legal 500 2006)
Insurance
“Clients appreciated the team’s ‘sober, efficient approach’ to often heated situations.”
(About Insurance General Claims Team, Chambers 2007)
"The ‘prolific’ Nick Young is a key figure in the firm’s direct insurance work.'"
(About Nick Young - Insurance General Claims, Chambers 2007)
“Ross Risby is a prominent player in lawyers’ liability work.'"
( About Ross Risby - Professional Negligence, Chambers 2007)
Insurance/Reinsurance Litigation
“Clients describe Kenneth McKenzie's team as 'first class', with the expertise and realistic attitude required to resolve difficult issues.
(Legal 500 2007)
Product liability
“Simon Pearl and Alison McAdams are the leading names at Davies Arnold Cooper. While the firm's traditional focus is on the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, over the past year notable instructions have also included advising on food, automotive and telecoms related issues”
(Legal 500 2007)
"Clients call this firm ‘amazing – everyone should use them.’ ’Leading luminary’ Simon Pearl is renowned as one of the principal English defence solicitors in life science.”
(About Simon Pearl – Life Sciences, Chambers 2007)
"…a 'wise man with unparalleled judgement' that puts him 'at the forefront of this area.'"
(About Simon Pearl - Product Liability, Chambers 2006)
Real estate
“Davies Arnold Cooper deserves recognition for its two pillars of strength: residential development, and hotels and leisure (About Commercial Property, Legal 500 2007)
“Paul McCartney is identified by peers as a highly capable practitioner in the hotels field.”
(About Commercial Property, Legal 500 2007)
"Famous for its development work for house builders, this team is building a solid reputation for mixed-use schemes. The real estate group is backed up by considerable strength in planning and construction, and complements the property finance practice."
(About Property, Chambers 2006)
"…the team bagged plaudits for 'making grand strides in the field’.'"
(About Planning Team, Chambers 2006)
"Clients described the 'bullish' Tim Johnson as a man 'in whose advice you feel reassured’."
(About Tim Johnson - Environment, Chambers 2006)
Transport
“Ken Silk stands alone in this practice and is noted for being 'happy to fight’.”
(About Ken Silk, Chambers 2007)
Health and Safety
“partner Fiona Gill is a "remarkable lawyer", held in high regard for the calibre of her health and safety-related advice"
(About Fiona Gill - Health & Safety, Chambers 2007)
Travel
“Up and coming Nish Kanwar is celebrated for ‘brilliantly co-ordinating and managing all the work involved in a case’.”
(About Nish Kanwar - Travel, Chambers 2007)
