Services

what our clients say

"Starsuckers was riddled with legal issues from the outset; we had set out to expose misdeeds of the most powerful individuals and corporations in the media business. In the week before theatrical release we faced a slew of legal threats. Simon, Louis and Razi were unflappable and fought these off with extremely robust rebuttals. The film was released uncut, wholly thanks to the actions of  SM&B - without their skill and experience this film would never have been seen."

chris atkins, director of starsuckers

what our clients say

"As an author and commentator who sails close to the wind, I often need urgent legal advice. SM&B are always there for me and provide me we with expert legal advice and support, helping me to shape my activity and opening my eyes to potential legal complexities."

CLIENT OF THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND LITIGATION TEAM

what our clients say

"The entire team at SM&B took the pain out of a painful process. As a small independent business entering an investment deal for the first time I was lost and overwhelmed. Simon Goldberg and his team were supportive, patient and most importantly thorough. At all times I knew I was in the safest of hands and that my interests were being protected."

CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL TEAM CLIENT

what our clients say

"My work in films not only takes takes me all over the world but also involves complicated legal negotiations.  The ability to conduct business over the Internet means I can conclude matters in an incredibly quick and definitive manner, as well as having the confidence of immediate back up. As such I now use SM&B to handle all my personal affairs. Uniquely I also enjoy the company of many of the team, their professionalism being a given."

Miles Cook, Film Director

what our clients say

"The newspapers brought about the total and utter destruction of mine and my family's life and caused immense distress. I am pleased that the publications concerned have admitted the falsity of all their allegations and I can now start to rebuild my life. Today's statement of full apology in open Court means I can emerge from this action vindicated and with the recognition and acknowledgement that what was said against me was wholly untrue.

I also wish to pay tribute to my legal team at SM&B, led by Louis Charalambous. It is due to their professionalism, dedication and assistance that I am able to be here today. I would also like to thank all those who have personally contacted me to offer their support throughout the last year."

ROBERT MURAT, ON THE STEPS OF THE HIGH COURT

what our clients say

'Taking on the collective might of Parliament was no easy task but thanks to the team at SM&B and to Louis Charalambous in particular I was able to fight my case all the way to the High Court - and win.'

Heather Brooke, freedom of information activist who exposed MPs' expenses

what our clients say

"As former non-executive directors, we were amazed to find ourselves sued by the company for over £4m. Fortunately, to defend us we found SM&B, a firm that combined meticulous preparation, personal support during trying circumstances, the ability to assemble a powerful legal team, effective engagement of our insurers, and expert tactical advice.  SM&B -  strategic, meticulous and brilliant."

Professor David Begg, Daniel Chapchal, Robin Woodall, CLIENTS OF THE COMMERCIAL LITIGATION TEAM

what our clients say

"SM&B have a very talented Employment team who are really commercially aware and seek opportunities to secure the best outcome at least cost to the client. They are responsive to client needs and work in partnership to develop a lasting relationship."

MAJOR PUBLIC SECTOR BODY, EMPLOYMENT TEAM CLIENT

what our clients say

"In a case which had international dimensions, SM&B prosecuted a national tabloid and won a groundbreaking privacy action. I would have no hesitation at recommending SM&B to deal with serious and groundbreaking legal cases."

mark covell, journalist and campaigner

what our clients say

"I unhesitatingly recommend the services of SM&B who have managed in a highly professional manner both my personal and professional legal requirements."

client of the family team

what our clients say

"From the moment I walked through the company's doors I felt relief. These are solicitors who understand journalists and know the importance of a free press. They were as friendly and welcoming as they were capable and efficient."

Sally Murrer, journalist

what our clients say

"I have used SM&B for various work over 20 years and always received a first class personal and professional service."

Client of the Family team

what our clients say

"Having used various law firms in the past, we highly recommend SM&B. They give us a level of service on a par with a big City practice but take the time to understand our business and our commercial aims - we see them as not just excellent legal advisers, but as an integral part of our team. We would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone wanting sensible, practical, affordable advice."

nitil patel, finance director, ten alps plc

what our clients say

"Makbool Javaid takes a commercial, pragmatic approach, based on sound knowledge of the law, and we are very pleased with the service he and his Employment team provide."

Client of the Employment team

what our clients say

"As a Japanese Company located in London we have found time and again over a period of many years that Makbool Javaid and his Employment team really take care to understand the wide variety of employment issues facing our company, managers and employees and are always the first employment lawyers we call upon when we need advice and assistance."

marubeni corporation, client of the employment team

what our clients say

"As a company we have dealt with Simons Muirhead & Burton for over 10 years. In that time they have worked with us in just about every aspect of our business, from acquisitions and libel to property and employment. As a firm, they are everything you'd want your legal partner to be - personable, thorough and attentive. More than that, they have an uncanny ability to see solutions where others can't and the ability to cut through legal clutter to make things happen."

james tye, ceo, dennis publishing