What People Say About Us
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“Jeremy Summers is identified for his enthusiastic defence of client interests against the SFO, whilst Shula de Jersey is already attracting market praise for her "common sense, down to earth and efficient work style." Chambers & Partners 2012
“Rod Fletcher is more than deserving of his reputation as a star practitioner. Impressed market sources describe him as "a major player" who "never takes a wrong step; he is pragmatic, approachable and measured with great judgement," and clients agree that his presence provides significant reassurance in highly stressful situations.” Chambers & Partners 2012
Team chair Tim Coolican is a well-regarded practitioner who is "extremely patient with lay clients." Chambers & Partners 2012
Rod Fletcher at Russell Jones & Walker is ‘excellent in all areas: extremely supportive during difficult periods, and makes the whole process more bearable’. Legal 500 2011
Tim Coolican is ‘bright, affable and cool under pressure’, and exercises ‘terrific judgement’. Legal 500 2011
Sources "heartily recommend" the [Business Crime & Regulation] team, expressing appreciation for its "remarkable dedication to client service," as well as adding that it is "professional in every way." Chambers & Partners 2012
"Russell Jones & Walker has a strong track record [in Fraud]. In 2010, the team succeeded in negotiating the termination of several investigations. Rod Fletcher and Jeremy Summers are highly recommended." Legal 500 2011
“With its deep expertise in criminal work the team is a logical choice for criminal cartel investigations. Rod Fletcher is a leader in his field with strong expertise in white-collar and business crime. Described as "calm, experienced and measured," he is also praised by clients for his "good judgement" and understanding of regulatory authorities.” Chambers & Partners 2012
"James Carlton is a strategic thinker, energetic, and extremely competent" Legal 500 Directory 2011
"In 2010, the [Business Crime and Regualtion] team succeeded in negotiating the termination of several investigations, including for Indiclaim in an SFO investigation regarding the administration of the world’s biggest compensation scheme. Rod Fletcher and Jeremy Summers are highly recommended." Legal 500 Directory, 2011
"Thank very much once again for such excellent trial preparation and tolerance with our relentless demands!" Counsel instructed by Shula de Jersey, June 2011
"Following its work on the Balfour Beatty case, this group's reputation for corruption & cases has continued to grow. It is praised for its "down-to-earth yet very polished approach." Recent work highlights for the team include a number of high-profile SFO investigations and representing a director of Paul Moy Associates in connection with charges of corruption." Chambers and Partners, 2011
"Rod Fletcher is a "leading light" in his field; he is "hard-working and pragmatic," and capable of thinking on his feet. Head of the firm's business and regulatory investigations team, he is particularly experienced in advising on white-collar crime matters and business regulatory issues." Chambers and Partners, 2011
"Thank you for providing us with an interesting and practical presentation at our Safety Conference... I fully appreciate the amount of work involved with the preparation for such events and you clearly went out of your way to ensure the content was relevant to our audience. All of this was much appreciated." Fork Lift Truck Association, sent to Craig McAdam, September 2010
"Just a note to express [our] deep appreciation for looking after J, seeing him through this horrendous episode and keeping his morale up. We are both indebted to your professionalism and indeed for ensuring that J had the finest barrister who certainly did a wonderful job." Client of Shula de Jersey, July 2010
"Russell Jones & Walker ...[is] well known for white-collar criminal defence." Legal 500, 2010
"Rod Fletcher has ‘a very wise head’ and is ‘calm, experienced, understated, reassuring, diplomatic, discreet, confident and collaborative’." Legal 500, 2010
"Jeremy was not only highly professional and competent throughout but kind, considerate and very patient at what was a very stressful time for me personally. Not only is he very good at his job but a nice bloke as well. In conclusion, he is an asset to your firm." Client of Jeremy Summers, November 2009
