Finance Monthly Global Awards 2018 Edition

AGRICULTURE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR Firm Profile Clarke Willmott solicitors was established in the South West of England over 100 years ago. It now has seven offices across the UK in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton. Led by partner, Tim Hayden, our top ranking agricultural lawyers provide a full complement of contentious and non-contentious legal services to the farming and rural landowning communities in the South West of England and across the UK. We act for individual farmers, rural landowners and agri-food businesses, including primary, secondary and retail food producers of all sizes on all aspects of law affecting the agriculture sector. A number of our lawyers come from hands-on agricultural backgrounds and pride themselves on their exceptional level of practical, down-to-earth understanding of farms, estates and rural businesses which is kept current with regular and committed attendance at regional and national industry conferences. Many of our lawyers are recognised speakers at conferences and we host regular specialist seminars and networking events for the benefit of our agricultural clients. We have strong relationships with other rural and farming focused organisations, many of which we actively support through corporate membership and sponsorship or through providing advice to their landowning members. We are the NFU panel firm for the counties of Somerset, Dorset, Gloucester and Wiltshire and also work with other bodies including the Countryside Alliance, the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, the Country Land & Business Association, the Tenant Farmers Association, the Historic Houses Association, the Master of Foxhounds Association, the Soil Association, and the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust. Clarke Willmott is ranked Band 1 for Agriculture & Rural Affairs in Somerset in the 2017 edition of Chambers UK with the testimonial “…focused and sharp, technically sound and committed to serving the local community”. Areas of Expertise • Agriculture & rural property; • Tax, wills, trusts & probate; • Litigation & dispute resolution; • Regulatory law; • Planning & the environment; • Renewable energy; • Agri-business; • Employment & HR; • Divorce & family Tim Hayden Head of Agriculture Tel: 0345 209 1724 Email: tim.hayden@clarkewillmott.com Finance Monthly Global Awards 2017 www.finance-monthly.com 32 UNITED KINGDOM ARBITRATION & MEDIATION LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR Firm Profile Who are we? Established in 2007, Parfitt Cresswell Solicitors has seven offices across London, the Thames Valley, Kent and Sussex, with almost 100 members of staff. What do we do? Our team of experienced and specialist family law solicitors work with people who are going through a relationship breakdown and need help navigating the legal and emotional maze. As members of Resolution, we are fully committed to solving problems in a conciliatory way wherever possible, saving clients the emotional drain of the legal court battle and the legal fees that go with it. We are also proud authors of The Good Divorce Guide, launched recently at Waterstones, and available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kindle edition. Why do we do it? Our mission is crystal clear – we want to help our clients get the best possible outcome for themselves and their families. We understand implicitly the emotional pressure and stress that clients go through and will do everything within our power to help them move on with their lives. Company owner, Teresa J. Payne, knows what it’s like to be in the midst of a divorce, in fact going through it herself is what drove her to became a lawyer and set up Parfitt Cresswell. Her own solicitors at the time charged substantial fees for a poor service and little practical advice, and she felt sure she could do better herself. This same drive and determination is part of our DNA. How do we do it? Our service is confidential, discreet and bespoke to each client. There is no one size that fits all. Whether our clients have already began the divorce process, or just want to seek advice prior to this – we’re here to help. We also offer a limited number of complimentary, 30 minute consultations giving those in need the opportunity to meet with one of our family solicitors to discuss the options available. How can you contact us? Susie Metnaoui, Marketing Manager Tel: 0800 999 4437 Email: enquiries@parfittcresswell.com Web: www.parfittcresswell.com