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Finers Stephens Innocent LLP is an entrepreneurial and innovative law firm based in central London with a vibrant team of lawyers who advise national and international businesses of all sizes, charities, trusts, government bodies and successful individuals from all walks of life. Our partner led approach is why clients choose to build long term relationships with us.

FSI PEOPLE

 
Partner: Head of Family

Alan Kaufman is widely recommended and "very experienced".
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Partner: Head of Property Dispute Resolution

Amanda McNeil is described as “commercially minded” and “thorough, easy to work with and clear in her advice”.
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Partner: Corporate

Graham Reid is described as “very responsive and willing to find solutions”.
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Partner: Head of Business Crime and Professional Discipline

Ian Ryan is described as “hands-on, incredibly dedicated to the client and always very switched-on”, as well as having “that instinctive knack and excellent judgement that a good solicitor needs.”   
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Partner: Head of Private Client

Liz Palmer is described by clients as “excellent” in her specialist area of the creation of complex offshore trusts and asset structuring for wealthy individuals.  She “speaks with authority and is extremely personable”.
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Partner: Property

Mark Johnstone is described as “outstanding in terms of attention to detail and client relationships”.
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Consultant: IP & Media

Nicola Solomon has “wonderful sector experience”, and is “personable and knowledgeable”.
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Partner: Head of IP & Media

Robert Lands is described as “an expert in media convergence and user-generated content”.
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Head of Litigation

Sue Thackeray is described as “extremely good, very able and very dynamic”.
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Jack Straw appoints Mark Stephens as part of his new libel law working group, consisting of senior lawyers, newspaper executives and scientists to consider changes to the law on libel.

The group would examine concerns that:-

  • the current law was having a "chilling effect" on freedom of expression;
  • defamation laws in England and Wales can encourage "libel tourism" - foreigners using British courts to contest their claims; and
  • some scientists have said their work is undermined by the fear of being sued.

The working group, which is expected to report in the middle of March, will be chaired by Ministry of justice chief legal officer Rowena Collins-Rice.

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01/02/2010
Mark Stephens comments in The Times and the Guardian on the alleged affair between the England foot... [more]
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18/01/2010
Mark Stephens in The Financial Times commenting on journalists protecting their sources... [more]
18/01/2010
Mark Stephens in The Scotsman commenting on the Naked Rambler... [more]
 

FSI MERITAS

FSI are the sole UK member of the prestigious Meritas global network of independent law firms - giving our clients access to quality assured legal expertise worldwide.

 

 

 

 

 

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