• Independent verdict

The independent verdict

Chambers 2011 Guide

Chambers & Partners is one of the leading independent guides to law firms in the UK.

In its 2011 edition, the directory had this to say about Ward Hadaway:

  • "This firm continues to provide quality advice and win high-profile work in the region"
  • "a go-to team for clients with big commercial claims"
  • "the team’s lawyers ‘combine legal aptitude with common sense’."
  • "Clients say: 'Their quick response times make us feel we are their number-one client'."
  • "extremely proactive and prompt, and gets you good results"
  • "The [Employment] team is very business-focused and works with clients to build up their understanding of employment law"
  • "the clinical negligence team at Ward Hadaway continues to impress, and its reputation is expanding beyond its North Eastern hub"
  • "According to clients, Ward Hadaway’s banking team ‘gets the job done smoothly’."
  • "[The Charities team is] praised by clients for its ‘commerciality and effective handling of deadlines’."
  • "The Ward Hadaway [Debt Recovery] team boasts local, national and international clients"

For further details on the firm's ranking and write-ups on individual units, click on the 'Chambers & Partners' link on the right.

Legal 500 2010

The Legal 500 is an authoritative guide to the UK legal profession.

In its 2010 edition, the directory had this to say about Ward Hadaway:

  • "quality advice regionally that is unlikely to be bettered even in London"
  • "extremely knowledgeable and good value for money"
  • "The corporate team is praised for its ‘straight-talking, easy-to-understand, commercially focused’ advice"
  • "Ward Hadaway’s ‘family law knowledge is exceptional’, and is bolstered with ‘excellent team work’."
  • "a ‘go-to firm’ for matrimonial work"
  • "clients report that they ‘never fail to be impressed’ with the attentiveness and in-depth expertise of the [Commercial Property] team"
  • "‘good value for the knowledge and expertise offered"
  • "Ward Hadaway offers an ‘all-round excellent service’ across the areas of education, health and local government"
  • "Ward Hadaway’s [PFI and Projects] team has ‘extensive knowledge and can bring it to bear effectively'."
  • “Ward Hadaway ‘works hard at building client relationships and gives good partner contact’."
  • "Clients ‘have no hesitation in recommending’ Ward Hadaway’s defendant personal injury practice"
  • "Ward Hadaway fields a ‘strong team big enough to provide in-depth knowledge and quick turnaround times’."
  • "first-class health and safety team"
  • "Ward Hadaway’s construction team exhibits a ‘practical and can-do approach’."
  • "Ward Hadaway is developing its reputation in Leeds"
  • "Ward Hadaway has a strong public sector profile"
  • “Ward Hadaway has a strong track record of advising NHS trusts"

For further details on the firm's ranking and write-ups on individual units, please click on the 'Legal 500' link on the right.