Chambers Rankings 2017
As we draw closer to the end of another
successful year, we welcome the new
Chamber Rankings for 2017. Since 1990,
Chambers has published the leading
directories of the legal profession. Many
businesses and in-house legal teams
trust them to find exactly the right lawyer
or law-firm for their needs. Chambers
reputation is based on their independence
and objectivity. Few organisations have the
strength of both an editorial and research
team. They are considered to have the
largest and the possibly best research
team of its kind in the world. It is accepted
Departments
• Agriculture & Rural Affairs
(Band 1)
• Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant
(Band 1)
• Family/Matrimonial
(Band 3)
world-wide that their directories are one of
the most accurate and the most reliable.
We’re pleased to announce that a number
of our solicitors at Mayo Wynne Baxter
have been ranked for 2017.
Melanie Minter, Head of Department
for Clinical Negligence
Chambers Ranking- Band 1
Head of Department Melanie Minter is
particularly recommended for her work in
birth injury and spinal injury cases. Sources
say, “She’s got a huge amount of expertise.
She thinks ahead, she is thorough and
she is really good with clients; she has the
people skills as well as intellect.”
Helen Bell, Head of Department for
Litigation
Chambers Ranking- Band 3
Karim Mohamed, Head of Department
Professional Negligence
Chambers Rankings- Band 2
Helen Bell has a wide ranging practice
encompassing all types of landlord and
tenant disputes. She is frequently retained
to advise on high-value dilapidation cases,
breaches of covenant and boundary
disputes. She also deals with propertyrelated negligence claims. Sources praise
her for being “very clear, concise and to
the point.” A market observer adds that
she is “superb and trusted by clients.”
Karim Mohamed specialises in assisting
claimant clients with actions against legal,
construction and financial professionals.
One source notes: “He’s the sort of person
who’s firm and decisive when it comes
to making decisions and giving advice.
Things will come to you well prepared and
well thought through.”
Simon Bailie-Hamilton, Head of
Department for Rural Business and
Property
Chambers Ranking- Band 1
Lee Hills, Travel: International
Personal Injury (Defendant)
Chambers Ranking- Band 3
Simon Bailie- Hamilton is noted for
his breadth of expertise and in-depth
knowledge of agricultural issues, with
experience as a chartered surveyor and
farmer. A source says he is “proactive and
incredibly good with clients,” explaining:
“He’s able to communicate the point in
easy language. He often gives a solution
or a couple of recommendations, and then
follows up in a timely, proactive manner.”
Lee Hills is an accomplished travel litigator.
He mainly defends tour operators, travel
agents and insurers in claims arising from
illness and skiing accidents. Sources
describe him as a “very competent and
amenable” solicitor who “Knows his stuff.”
Gemma Hope, Family/Matrimonial
Associates to watch
Zoë Summers, Family/Matrimonial
Associates to watch
Gemma Hope is a well-regarded
collaborative lawyer who advises on
financial remedy matter s involving
businesses, inherited wealth and pensions.
Clients say that “nothing is ever too much
trouble for her.”
Zoë Summers handles financial remedy
cases, nuptial and cohabitation agreements,
and disputes between both married and
unmarried couples. Sources recommend
her as “a really tough negotiator who knows
her stuff and fights her corner.”
[Since the research was undertaken Zoe
has been promoted from Associate to
Partner]
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