Below are comments about our Corporate and Partnership Disputes team taken from recent editions of one of the UK's leading independent legal directories.

"Blake Lapthorn is widely recognised as "one of the biggest players in the region." […] Its client base is also impressively diverse, including leading companies in the IT, aviation and engineering sectors.' Susie Dryden is one of the top litigators in the region. Sources say she is "a leading light and always puts up a strong defence of her clients' interests." "

"This firm is praised for the "scope of its practice and the depth of its resources across the country." The Oxford team has expertise in professional negligence, boardroom disputes […]"

On commercial awareness, the directory says:

"They're very clear on the issues that affect our industry. They've really taken the time to understand our business."

Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession 2011

"Blake Lapthorn's Oxford office ... serves a number of local and national clients, and has recently handled a series of claims relating to VAT fraud worth several million pounds. The team is adept at handling contractual, construction and professional negligence disputes."

Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession 2010

"The firm is home to the highly regarded Susie Dryden whose "fabulous reputation" results from her impressive performance across a wide range of disputes." [...] "Clients heap praise on the "well-trained and well managed team" [in our Oxford office] for "its accurate, expert advice"… As the firm's main contact for the area, partner Chris Potts deals with shareholder disputes…"

Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession 2009

For further information, please contact:

Nick Arnold, partner in London on 020 7814 6857 or nick.arnold@bllaw.co.uk.

Chris Potts, partner in Oxford on 01865 254270 or chris.potts@bllaw.co.uk.

Richard Portlock, partner in Southampton on 023 8085 7158 or richard.portlock@bllaw.co.uk.