John Bowden, Andrew Wright, Salim Somjee, Stephen Chubb, Michael North, David Greenhalgh and William Addis have been listed as leaders in their field in the 2009/10 edition of The Chambers Directory, the UK’s leading guide to the legal profession. Read more….
Corporate Team
CWJ has earned many fans through consistently offering straightforward, pragmatic advice.
The “energetic and dynamic” Salim Somjee best exemplifies the team’s approach with his “proactive, non-point scoring attitude”. His recent highlights include acting for sellers in the sale of the entire issued share capital of both FX Import Company and CMC Group Holdings. Somjee also advised on the MBO of Margolis Business Systems, along with John Bowden, the “diligent and personable” head of department Bowden continues to have a terrific reputation for both corporate and commercial property law. Andrew Wright is lauded by sources for “experity understanding deals from both sides of the table”.
Real Estate
Clarkson Wright & Jakes has shown resilience to the downturn and remained active in numerous high-profile commercial and residential projects. The residential team has bucked recent trends by securing new instructions from local and national house builders. It is currently acting for Taylor Woodrow and Asprey Homes on projects across Kent.
On the commercial front, Stephen Chubb is advising the owners of Biggin Hill and Southend airports on the expansion of the airports and the development of new hangers and hotels.
Partnership – Medical
With proven expertise in producing partnership deeds, the newly expanded team at CWJ is experiencing an increase in medical partnership instructions. It has in-depth knowledge of marrying general medical services and personal medical services practices advising on property arrangements and extending advice to dentist and veterinary practices. Forming an essential part of the group’s workload of late have been GP partnership mergers, retirements and related property issues.
Clients appreciate Michael North’s detailed knowledge and enthuse that he is “one of the few practitioners who understands medical practices as being distinct from other property”.
Employment
This full-service firm has much clout in the region and draws particular praise for its advice in the health sector. The team operates an employment law telephone helpline for the 290 GP practices in Kent while also offering regular training courses for practice managers.
Clients single out group head William Addis for being able to advise on a wide variety of matters “at the drop of a hat”.
Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Recognition for Head of Department
David Greenhalgh of Clarkson Wright & Jakes LLP “shows outstanding wisdom and knowledge during cases, and handles matters with the utmost care”
