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Chambers Directory 2009

05 November 2008

This market research publication was released Wednesday 5th November 2008.
Ellisons has a very much improved profile this year, appearing in 4 categories under East Anglia.

The categories are:

Private Client: We are one of 16 firms listed for the region; one of only two in Colchester
 
Licensing: We are one of only 4 firms listed in the region ….and the only one in Colchester
 
Real Estate: We are one of 19 firms listed for the region; one of only two in Colchester
 
Real Estate Litigation: We are one of 9 firms listed for the region; one of only two in Colchester
 
In addition, Guy Longhurst and Lee Pearce are singled out as "Leading Individuals"
- Guy Longhurst is the only Real Estate specialist listed from Colchester
- Lee Pearce is listed as the only Real Estate Litigation specialist listed from Colchester
 
Please note that information was submitted initially pre-merger and the process for both Chambers and the Legal 500 begins again in December
 
Full information can be found at www.chambersandpartners.com
 
PRIVATE CLIENT
 
We are one of 16 firms listed for the region; one of only two in Colchester
 
Band 1
- Hewitsons
- Mills & Reeve LLP
Band 2
- Birketts LLP
- Greene & Greene
- Howes Percival LLP
- Taylor Vinters
Band 3
- Ashton Graham
- Kester Cunningham John
Band 4
- Barker Gotelee
- Birkett Long
- Cozens-Hardy LLP
- Ellisons
- hc solicitors LLP
- Roythornes
- Stanley Tee LLP
- Wollastons LLP
 
This is what they say about Ellisons:
 
"This outfit has made an impression in the market for providing excellent tax, trust and probate advice to clients across East Anglia. High net worth individuals and large estates in addition to those with more modest assets make up the group's client list. A recent merger with PTL Solicitors has strengthened the team and increased its client base. Jeanette Hollington heads the team."
 
LICENSING
 
We are one of only 4 firms listed in the region ….and the only one in Colchester
Band 1
- Howes Percival LLP
- Mills & Reeve LLP
Band 2
- Ellisons
- Kenneth Bush Solicitors
 
This is what they say about Ellisons:
Ellisons joins the table this year on the back of positive feedback for its wide practice, covering liquor, betting and gaming and sports ground licensing. A holistic approach sees the licensing group link up with the firm's leisure and hospitality department to provide clients with access to corporate and employment advice. Its broad approach to the market is reflected in its range of key clients, including Colchester United FC, Colchester Arts Centre and local hotel group Milsom Hotels, which recently expanded. Louise Bland is the contact partner for licensing matters.
 
Real Estate
 
We are one of 19 firms listed for the region; one of only two in Colchester
Band 1
- Birketts LLP
- Mills & Reeve LLP
- Taylor Vinters
Band 2
- Eversheds LLP
- Greene & Greene
- Hewitsons
- Kester Cunningham John
- Wollastons LLP
Band 3
- Ashton Graham
- Birkett Long
- Buckles Solicitors LLP
- Ellisons
- Greenwoods Solicitors LLP
- Howes Percival LLP
- Leathes Prior
- Tolhurst Fisher
Band 4
" Gotelee & Goldsmith
" Hansells
" Nockolds
This is what they say about Ellisons:
 
"Providing "fantastic service at a reasonable price," this Colchester-based firm concentrates on complex corporate work. Ellisons' merger with PTL has considerably bolstered the team's resources and gives the group a presence in the Tendring area of East Anglia, as well as additional expertise to increase its already significant commercial property practice. Its presence in Colchester dates back 250 years, and this long-standing reputation ensures the property team is a first port of call for major local projects. For example, the team recently advised Colchester United FC on the development and leasing of its 10,000-seater stadium at Cuckoo Farm. The group acts for many developers and is currently advising the Hills Group and Milsom Hotels on the joint venture purchase and development of Kesgrave Hall, near Ipswich. It is also advising firstsite on the development of an arts complex in Colchester, with the "ultra-efficient" Guy Longhurst involved in the project. Clients rate him for his "commerciality and go-getting approach."
In addition Guy Longhurst is listed as a "Leading Individual" for the region in this category. He is the only Real Estate specialist listed from Colchester
Real Estate Litigation
 
We are one of 9 firms listed for the region; one of only two in Colchester
 
Band 1
- Birketts LLP
- Eversheds LLP
- Mills & Reeve LLP
Band 2
- Hegarty LLP Solicitors
- Hewitsons
- Taylor Vinters
Band 3
- Birkett Long
- Buckles Solicitors LLP
- Ellisons
 
This is what they say about Ellisons:
 
Another Essex firm that is new to the rankings, Colchester-based Ellisons is esteemed as a "technically rigorous, reliable group providing a good level of service." Typical examples of its work include handling sizeable property portfolios, landlord and tenant issues, repairs and dilapidations, lease renewals and break clauses. Sources also remarked that the practice is a growing presence in the region. Head of the team is the "diligent and thorough" Lee Pearce. Focusing almost entirely on property litigation, his work includes a dispute involving claims to a property portfolio valued at approximately £12 million; the matter was settled in proceedings prior to a High Court trial.
 
In addition Lee Pearce is listed as a "Leading Individual" for the region in this category. He is the only Real Estate Litigation specialist listed from Colchester