Paul, as well as being the head of the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution department, is the co-vice chair of the IBA’s Law Firm Management Committee, which is one of the IBA’s leading sections made up of managing partners, senior partners and leading lights, as well as allied professionals from across the global legal profession.

Paul spoke at an LFMC session at the Paris IBA Conference on how law firms can convey their messaging publicly, on behalf of themselves and their clients, through social media, which included a stellar panel of Deborah Farone, a leading marketing strategy consultant, Olga Mach of LexisNexis, Helen Burness of Saltmarsh Marketing, and Sneha Ashtikar Roy of Jus Mundi.

The IBA is a leading voice in the global legal profession, as a networking organisation for lawyers, but it is also an important and very significant platform for extolling and promoting the rule of law, which has never been more relevant than it is today.

Sherrards are very much involved in and supportive of the IBA, which means that our clients, friends and contacts have access to professionals from across the world, frankly just about anywhere, whether it be through the IBA or our membership of the Alliott Global Alliance

For more information about our involvement in the IBA, or how we can help you through our international connectivity, please reach out to Paul Marmor on pdm@sherrards.com or +44 (0) 20 7478 9010. 

Paul Marmor spoke about his involvement in developing Sherrards’ international persona, passing on the benefit of his experiences to an audience predominantly from the legal profession, looking to expand their international footprint.

In particular, Paul used the international webinar to speak about our work with an international alliance (Alliott Global Alliance) and our connectivity with other first-class law firms through the International Bar Association and American Bar Association, as well as working alongside The Law Society’s International Division and the Department for International Trade, including becoming part of the UK investment support directory hosted by the DIT.

Marco Cillario, International Policy Manager of The Law Society commented, “We are ready and willing to shout about the legal profession and to help our members, whether to improve access to key markets, facilitate introductions to networking opportunities with contacts across the world, or to create the right environment to do so ”.

Paul Marmor of Sherrards comments, “It’s been quite a journey for the firm, but in 20 years we have helped our clients and contacts with their increasing needs overseas, as well as the burgeoning demand for use of the UK courts by foreign parties.  I have no doubt that our legal profession is supported by some brilliant institutions, whether it be the Ministry of Justice, the Department for Business and Trade or The Law Society’s International Division”.

To download the interntional webinar to watch, click here.

For more information about Sherrards’ international offering and our work with the IBA, ABA, Alliott Global Alliance and Law Society International Division, and how the Department for Business and Trade and Ministry of Justice can help you, please reach out to Paul Marmor.

The event was well attended by a variety of businesses be that within the construction industry, retail, or financial services to name a few and served as an excellent forum for companies, big and small, to promote their products and services, encouraging growth of business across the South Hertfordshire Business Community. 

Sarah met with local MP and Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden CBE at the dinner, who absorbed the needs of various businesses throughout the evening.

The event served as a valuable reminder of the wide variety of impressive companies Hertfordshire is home to and provided an opportunity to reflect on what assists our local businesses to thrive.

Sarah predominately works out of Sherrards’ St Albans office and from time to time also finds herself in our London office.  

Should you have any queries relating to Dispute Resolution and your business, or require any advice in respect of the same, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah by following this link.

What is the significance of the Chambers and Partners submissions?

Sherrards Solicitors have been ranked in the Chambers and Partners legal directories for the last 10 years, with individual team members being ranked for even longer.

The importance of the Chambers and Partners submissions is to help build the reputation and work of our lawyers, the firm as a whole, and showcase the support we offer to our clients.

Each year we contact clients and key contacts of the firm to act as “referees” in our submissions. This means our clients kindly give up their time to take a call from the Chambers and Partners’ researchers to answer questions and give testimonials towards our team members. Our rankings could not be as successful as they are without the help of our lovely clients and contacts, we can’t thank them enough for their honesty and kindness.

Internally the Chambers and Partners rankings helps us retain and attract talented business professionals and lawyers to the firm. In order to continue our services, we want to attract the best and continue to offer a range of services at the highest standard for all our clients – old or new.

An insight into the results:

The Litigation team have been ranked highly for another year running. The team is a respected and reputable team known for their strong track record for handling fraud, banking, and financial litigation cases. They are also experienced in serving clients from a range of industries and handling international cases across multiple jurisdictions.

One client said that “The team are able to quickly get to the bottom of complex situations and explain these in straightforward terms to ensure a full understanding and that appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion.”

Head of the department & Partner, Paul Marmor has been ranked individually as well where he has been described as “exceptional in all respects” as well as a “depth of knowledge”.

Similarly, Karen Dobson, Partner in the Litigation team has also been ranked where she was described by a client as “a sensible and safe pair of hands” as well as notably being stated as “honest, empathetic and efficient.”

The Employment department have continued ranking in the Chambers and Partners for their exceptional services. One client has noted that “Sherrards have consistently handled our business promptly and with discretion”.

Head of Department, Mark Fellows was individually ranked as well, where he was described by a contact as “thoughtful and considerate” as well as “consistent”.

The Commercial Property department ranked highly in the Chambers and Partners, with Department Head, Terry Fendt continuing his individually ranked streak. Terry has developed his proactive and pragmatic approach over the years, which is reflected in his continuously great ranking, year on year.

The Corporate and Commercial team also received a great ranking in this years Chambers and Partners. One client has stated “Sherrards have a technically strong team with an eye for detail and the ability to advise on complex instructions.”

Head of Department, Leigh Head was a recognised in this year’s submission, and  individually ranked. One source said that Leigh is “very good to deal with and blends responsiveness with a keen eye for detail”. 

These successes follow our ranking in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth guide, earlier in the year. Our Private Wealth team continues to remain highly ranked, with Nicole Marmor, Partner and Head of the team, ranked as Band 1.

To read more about Nicole and the Private Wealth’s ranking in the high net-worth guide, click here.

 

These rankings sit alongside the Legal 500 rankings which were published earlier in the year, in addition to the members above, includes other team members such as Marta Grieve, Greg Pooler, Charles Burrell, Louise Stradling, Emma O’Meara, Jean-Paul da Costa, Stephanie Kierans, Shane Knight, Guy Morgan and Caroline Turner.

You can read the Legal 500 press release for more detailed information, by clicking here.

What is the Legal 500?

For 33 years the Legal 500 has been an influential and widely reconsidered legal directory that provides ranking and reviews of law firms and individual lawyers. The rankings are based on client feedback, submissions from law firms, interviews, and extensive research by experienced legal market analysts.

Why is The Legal 500 important?

The Legal 500 rankings can help to build the reputation of lawyers, law firms, and the work they have done to support their clients over the past year. This helps us as a Firm to highlight our lawyers’ expertise and also helps us to communicate the type of work we do in general.

As an internal communications exercise, it helps us to retain our talent and to attract lawyers and business professionals who want to work for a ‘top tier’ Firm – in other words, a Firm that is exceptionally good at what it does!

Each year, we ask clients and contacts to act as ‘referees’ for us. They kindly take a call from a researcher to help us to rank in this directory. Our ranking is truly down to them and their time, so we thank them profusely.   

An overview of how we did:

The Dispute Resolution Department have kept their top tier status and are praised for their “serious, rigorous, but inventive approach”. A client said “The team is highly responsive and demonstrates high levels of knowledge that bring about the right result in complicated matters.”

Practice Head and Partner Paul Marmor has been recognised as a Leading Individual once more with clients noting his extensive experience in international banking and finance disputes. Paul “combines the rigour of a classic commercial litigator with ingenuity and adaptability when faced with novel problems. He is also a delight to work with.”

Greg Pooler, Legal Director is “very hard working and bright, a capable pair of hands, and someone to watch.”

Partner Karen Dobson is recommended for her contentious insolvency work and the ‘excellent and creative’ Marta Grieve is mentioned for her matters relating to the CIS and Eastern Europe regions.

 

The Private Wealth Team has also maintained their top tier status with Charles, Louise and Nicole all mentioned and recommended for their expertise. A client testimonial was “They are fully interested and engaged in not only finding us the best outcome but also guiding through timings and process. We felt that we had someone on our side that was both batting for us as well as thinking ahead of the game to influence the future outcomes.”

“Charles stands out for his wide knowledge, and enthusiasm to search for options.” Clients says working with him is like they have welcomed a great team member.

 

The Employment Team remain top tier with clients calling the team ‘exceptional individuals’. Partner and Head of Employment, Mark Fellows has once again been recognised as a Leading Individual which is a great accolade to Mark’s knowledge, expertise and genuine relationships with his clients.

Mark is noted for advising owner-managed businesses and global companies within the pharmaceuticals and retail sectors, and his work within Employment Tribunals while Emma O’Meara has been recommended as a great lawyer with clients stating how she is always accessible and always goes above and beyond.

On the whole team, a client said:  “I’ve found this practice to be very down-to-earth and professional. At every stage, they have been accommodating. I’ve had total confidence in the team from the start, due to first-class communication and relevant advice.”’

 

The Sherrards Corporate and Commercial team also ranked highly. Jean-Paul da Costa and Leigh Head both received high recommendations for their ‘wealth of experience’ in advising owner-managed businesses, and clients in the entertainment and hospitality sectors. Clients said: “The Sherrards team are down to earth, pragmatic and focused on getting the deal done. They are professional yet approachable, and I very much enjoy working with them.”

Another client said that “They are known for ‘never overcomplicating what they do or how they describe what they have done’.

A recent case study mentioned was the team advising Gift Universe on targeted company acquisitions as part of a wider strategic restructure of the group, and the establishment of an employee ownership trust.

 

The Commercial Property teams in both London and St Albans did well too, with Stephanie Kierans again receiving the Next Generation Partner recognition and Terry Fendt (Practice head), Shane Knight and Guy Morgan recommended for their expertise. The researchers note their demonstratable experience in the hospitality, leisure, retail and charity sectors. Clients said they are “An approachable team, with impressive experience.” and another said they are “professional, helpful and patient.”

On Shane Knight, a client said: “From 30 years of experience in real estate trading, we have never seen such a unique individual, who is so considerate, attentive and responsive.”

 

Although we could go on, that’s a good place to leave our update.

Well done to each of our teams and their continued hard work. But most importantly, thank you to our clients and contacts who helped us rank highly for another year running. Not only does this help boost morale, but it is important for attracting and retaining talent to the Firm, and the odd client too.

 

To read the full Legal 500 ranking, click here. 

Founded in 2006, Spear’s is a bimonthly British Magazine for ultra high-network individuals and for the people who advise them, focusing on the latest news surrounding wealth, business culture and luxury. 

Spear’s annually publish rankings on the top International Private Wealth advisers and service providers to high-networth individuals. These rankings are drawn from peer recommendations, feedback from clients, in-depth telephone and face-to-face interviews, data supplied by firms, as well as research conducted by the Spear’s editorial and research teams.

Nicole Marmor, Partner and Head of Private Wealth at Sherrards, was ranked alongside just four other “Top Recommended” International Private Wealth Lawyers for Probate and Wills for high-networth individuals in the UK. 

Nicole says “I am very grateful to the Spear’s team for the time and effort put in to be recognised as a top lawyer among so much talent. It is great to see a range of individuals showcased for their expertise and drive within the probate legal industry.”

If you would like to speak to Nicole, or a member of the Private Wealth department, please contact law@sherrards.com

To see the rankings on the Spear’s website, click here.

To see Nicole’s profile on Spear’s, click here. 

Abroo Khan, has now qualified from the Sherrards Training Academy and will be joining the Private Wealth team as a Solicitor.

Abroo has been a trainee with the firm now for just over two years, where she has been working alongside various departments, such as Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial, in order to grow her knowledge and understanding of the legal world.

Partner and Head of Private Wealth, Nicole Marmor, says, “It is brilliant news to have Abroo join our growing team. We have seen how hard she has worked throughout her time as part of the Sherrards Training Academy and we look forward to seeing her grow in her career with us.” 

With regards to our Trainee Solicitors,

Max Marmor joins the Commercial Property team as a Trainee Solicitor in London, after working alongside the Dispute Resolution team and  Commercial Property team as a paralegal for the past year.

We also congratulate Mike Jenkins who is promoted to Trainee Solicitor in the Commercial Property team in St Albans, after working alongside the team there for the past 10 months.

Lastly, we welcome Gabriel Cooke as a Trainee Solicitor to the Corporate and Commercial team in St Albans. Gabriel has been working alongside both the Employment, and Corporate and Commercial teams as a legal Admin Assistant for the past 7 months.

Sherrards Trainee Academy Partner, Asha Ngai says, “It is fantastic to see the Trainee Academy grow and see three excellent members of the team stay with us to begin their career as lawyers. We look forward to supporting them on their route to becoming Solicitors. I am also delighted that Abroo is qualifying with the firm after a highly successful training contract with us.”

What is the Chamber & Partners Legal Directory?

A Chambers & Partners ranking indicates that your Firm, and departments within it, have excelled in their area of legal expertise. A band one ranking is the top level and, means the Firm is highlighted as one of very few Firms with a similar level of expertise.

In order to retain her Band one status, Nicole was assessed on the following qualities:

• Technical Legal Ability
• Professional Conduct
• Client Service
• Commercial Astuteness
• Diligence
• Commitment

Within the directory, one client commented that “Nicole was a great pleasure to work with. I felt that I received a high level of service from a very knowledgeable expert in her field.”

Nicole says: “This is a great accolade which helps to show talent and clients alike that Sherrards continue to be at the top of our game. I am so grateful for such a supportive, close-knit team who continue to ensure we rank highly in the legal directories.”

A huge thank you to our referees for providing commentary on Nicole and her team, and the private wealth team for working hard to achieve this ranking in the High Net-worth Guide. 

Click here to see the ranking on the Chambers and Partners website.

The Community Business Awards celebrate the outstanding contribution that both individuals and businesses have made in the St Albans District and the perfect opportunity to showcase achievements to clients, suppliers, stakeholders, and the local business community. The awards are put on by the St Albans District Chamber of Commerce, who provide a platform to connect with fellow businesses in St Albans and the surrounding areas of Harpenden, London Colney, Redbourn, Sandridge and Wheathampstead.

Abby started with us as a Marketing Apprentice, just under two years ago, where she has recently qualified as a Marketing Assistant. She continues to work hard, helping the Marketing team and departments across the board.

The Young Employee of the Year Award recognises stand-out young business stars across the St Albans Business District, where they must be under 30 years old and in the business for 5 years or less.

We are really pleased that Abby is a finalist for this award and wish her the best of luck for the award ceremony in November.

Thank you to everyone that nominated.

James Crook (Corporate and Commercial) recently represented the firm at the Alliott Global Alliance “Impact Academy”, a two day event held in Lisbon at the end of May.

The event was attended by representatives from member firms from across the Alliott Global Alliance and focused on developing career skills, outlining practical measures on how to make a positive “impact”. Seminars were led by instructors Joanna Keeling and Elisabet Vinberg Hearn, who provided attendees with practical strategies to enhance their professional growth and maximize their impact in their respective fields.

“It was a real pleasure to spend time in the company of so many impressive people from around the Alliance, and I hope we can build on the connections made there in the future. Lisbon was a wonderful choice of venue and I am grateful to our instructors at the Impact Academy for sharing their wisdom and advice”, said James.

With 220 member firms in 94 countries, spreading across 253 cities in 6 continents, Alliott Global Alliance is one of the leading organisations of its kind, providing Sherrards with global reach.

Read more about the trip here in this article published by the Alliott Global Alliance.