Simons Muirhead Burton is proud to announce our ranking in the Spears 500 for 2024, reflecting our dedication to providing exceptional legal services and advice to our clients.
Our Crime team, led by Phil Smith, was celebrated for handling complex investigations and high-stakes cases with strategic acumen. Phil, supported by rising star Henrietta Ronson, was noted for excelling in managing criminal law, fraud, and regulatory matters, ensuring discreet solutions for HNWIs, media personalities, and public figures.
In our Family department, Jane McDonagh and her team were lauded for their adept handling of emotionally charged issues, offering both traditional and alternative dispute resolution methods. Our Real Estate department, led by Mark Levine, was noted for providing practical and commercially focused advice to developers, investors, and operators in the hospitality and retail sectors.
Additionally, our Reputation Management team, led by Louis Charalambous and Jeffrey Smele, continues to be a market leader, addressing defamation, privacy, and other reputational challenges for both claimants and defendants.
We are delighted to have acted for Independent Talent Group in the major investment by Sienna Private Equity into the agency.
Read moreHead of Media & Communications Disputes, Jeffrey Smele was quoted extensively in an article in the Financial Times on 17 December 2025, addressing the question - ‘ Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC – and will he win?’.
Read moreWe’re delighted to announce the arrival of three new partners Liam Alt, Tim Harris and Joel Cohen, marking a bold step in expanding and elevating the firm’s capability across key practice areas.
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