Watson Burton wins praise for client service
WATSON Burton once again tops the leagues across highly competitive disciplines in the newly published Legal 500.
The publication highlights Watson Burton’s commitment to superb client service and dedication to delivering real results.
The firm’s support to clients in tough economic conditions hallmarks the repeated praise from clients quoted in the new edition of the legal directory.
Watson Burton’s top-rated construction department stands alone in first place for the seventh year running in the North of England.
The Legal 500 places Watson Burton’s construction practice on a par with the largest national practices offering exceptional levels of “strength in depth”. It notes that “it acts for some of the UK’s largest house builders and developers”.
In corporate and commercial matters Watson Burton “stands head to head with the very best legal firms in the region and beyond”. Legal 500 singles out head of corporate Gillian Hall for her “complete professionalism” in a department which offers “the full range of services whilst retaining an ability to be flexible”.
The firm’s top tier employment team is seen as “customer-focused and professional” and praised for “legal responses tempered with common sense and the realities of life”.
The commercial litigation team is said to be “focused and tenacious” with results which are “nothing short of spectacular”.
The public sector group is described as “first in class”, and the support provided to energy sector clients on a national basis is highlighted as a notable strength.
Rob Langley, Watson Burton’s senior partner said: “In the most demanding of situations our lawyers have demonstrated a strong understanding of the sectors in which our clients operate, coupled with the legal expertise and commercial experience to generate real results for our clients.
“We are delighted that we have been able to offer our clients committed support and positive solutions throughout this difficult time and that this has been recognised.”
Clients repeatedly acknowledge Watson Burton’s pragmatic and considered approach.
The firm’s corporate recovery and insolvency team has responded well to a variety of clients in difficult circumstances and is said to be “great to deal with”. The banking team is described as offering “invaluable” advice to borrowers and lenders.
Watson Burton has also been recognised for its determination to deliver value for money in this challenging economic climate. The construction team has been praised for providing the right combination of “very detailed and thorough advice” and “value for money in a tightening market place”.
Watson Burton’s specialist teams in commercial property, professional indemnity, pensions, education, private client, sport, IP and IT, media and entertainment, licensing, corporate tax, charities, environment, planning, property litigation, debt recovery and personal injury are also highly recommended by Legal 500.
Rob Langley said: “We are delighted that our clients continue to acknowledge our key strengths and that we are now recognised as being of national quality alongside some of the UK’s biggest law firms.
“It is rewarding to have the excellence of our staff and services highlighted by a respected national publication. Our lawyers work alongside clients to find well-considered, real solutions time after time, and this is what really sets us apart from our competitors.”
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