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The Legal 500 rankings for 2023 have been released, with Healys LLP seeing an increase in the number of practice areas and individuals recommended; as well as achieving the ranking of Top Tier Firm.This year 7 of our practice areas have been ranked, with Media & Entertainment in particular achieving a Tier 1 ranking. 15 individual practitioners have been named Recommended Lawyers in their specialist fields, and our head of Media & Entertainment Nicholas Taylor has been ranked as a Leading Individual. Healys has also been recommended as a "Firm To Watch" in the practice area of Real Estate.The Legal 500 directory provides independent assessment of the performance and capabilities of the top law firms in over 100 countries, based on comprehensive research and feedback from over 300,000 clients worldwide.
Marios Pattihis, Senior Partner, comments:
"We are delighted to be listed in the Legal 500 as a Top Tier Firm, and for the recognition we have received this year across a broader range of practice areas. Of particular note is a new listing for Real Estate -Residential Property, a Tier 1 ranking for our Media & Entertainment practice, and the ranking of Leading Individual achieved by our head of Media, Nicholas Taylor. These rankings are primarily based on the feedback of our clients and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank our referees for their time and support. Congratulations to everyone at Healys for these well-deserved accreditations which are reflective of their hard work and commitment over the last 12 months.
"Please see below Legal 500 editorial for Healys LLP: Editorial from Legal 500 UK - 2023 Edition
Commercial Litigation
Healys' dispute resolution team is 'very professional and always prompt to respond. ' Team head David Bailey has vast experience in professional negligence claims against solicitors, valuers, accountants, financial advisors, wealth managers, and barristers. Nicholas Taylor specialises in media law and disputes involving public figures, representing many high profile international and celebrity clients.
Corporate & Commercial
Healys' corporate and commercial team, led by Karen Lord , focuses mainly on owner-managed SME businesses and has particular expertise in the IP/IT, care homes, and childcare sectors. In the past year, the team have also dealt with data protection matters and the implementation of the new IR35 rules.
Dispute Resolution
Healys' dispute resolution team is 'very professional and always prompt to respond. ' Team head David Bailey has vast experience in professional negligence claims against solicitors, valuers, accountants, financial advisors, wealth managers, and barristers. Nicholas Taylor specialises in media law and disputes involving public figures, representing many high profile international and celebrity clients.
Media & Entertainment
Specialists in reputation management and TV production work, Healys Media & Entertainment practice is led by Nicholas Taylor who is 'one of the top lawyers in the UK' and advises high-profile individuals and celebrities as well as companies on media law issues. Associate Samantha Oakley leverages her experience as an in-house counsel for her broad commercial practice, advising clients on production, social media, and related issues such as data protection.
Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
Healys handles complex matters related to road traffic accidents and injuries in the workplace. The practice is led by Dino Skinner, who specialises in personal injury claims, particularly cases concerning fatal accidents, injury to cyclists and amputations. His work also involves supporting those who have had life-changing injuries and are now trying to get their lives back.
Professional Negligence
Healys LLP has an established practice focused on claimant based work, covering legal, financial and construction professional negligence. Team head Robert Johnson, who has now been at the firm for over 17 years, has a wide range of experience dealing with claims against solicitors, barristers and litigation funders. David Bailey has a good track record acting for claimants against legal and financial professionals.
Real Estate - Residential Property
The 'super knowledgeable, punctual and thorough' team at Healys LLP is led by Kiri Kkoshi who acts for a broad range of clients from high-net-worth individuals to property developers and banks.