The ‘ruthlessly client focused’ team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is regarded for its commercial support, with an impressive roster of high-profile clients. The firm, offering a ’high level of knowledge and experience’, has in-depth sector experience advising charities and not-for-profit organisations, as well as gaming companies and financial service providers. The practice, based in Guildford, is led by Nick Hurley, a ‘fierce, commercial, and excellent negotiator’, and Ben Smith, who is regarded for his client relationships. Emily Chalkley and Rachel Hearn are both praised for their commercial acumen and regularly assist corporate clients on the full gamut of employment matters.
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Témoignages

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  • ‘Ruthlessly client focused.'
  • ‘Ben Smith - he becomes best friends with clients while robustly pursuing their interests.'

  • 'Nick Hurley: fierce, commercial, excellent negotiator.'
  • 'Emily Chalkley is detail orientated and always an eye to the best commercial result for clients.'
  • 'Rachel Hearn: Diligent and commercial.’
  • ‘Charles Russell Speechlys in Guildford are excellent on non-contentious and contentious work, with down-to-earth manners and dedicated to clients.’

  • ‘Ben Smith. Lives and breathes for his clients. He takes away the worry from them. Gets results.'

  • ‘High level of knowledge and experience. A lot of resource.’

Clients clés

  • Framatome Limited
  • Nike
  • Rapha Racing
  • Sony Playstation
  • Dementia UK
  • Lord Wandsworth College
  • PCC of Holy Trinity Brompton / Alpha International
  • Just Group Plc
  • Belron International (owners of the Autoglass group)
  • Breitling UK

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Responsable de la pratique

Nick Hurley; Ben Smith

Autres avocats clés

Emily Chalkley; Rachel Hearn