Having grown our expertise, we have put together a team of people who can support clients at all levels. Beyond that, we have an extensive network of associate specialists whom we can call on with regard to specific issues. This ensures that we always have an expert team for the case at hand.
We make sure costs are kept down by at all times using the most appropriate person for the situation - more routine tasks are handled by trainees.
Here's a brief introduction to us and our fields of specialisation:
| ALEX MARKS |
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SENIOR PARTNER |
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Bank secured lending, acting for prime and secondary lenders and other banking related matters. Clients are both national and internationally based with a large following of high net worth and owner managed businesses. Alex is well known for his commercial work for clients based both in and out of the Far East, the United States and Europe. He deals in all aspects of property including large value commercial projects, freeholds and leaseholds for both landlords and tenants. He advises on investment property and has a special interest in aviation law. In the sphere of company and commercial work Alex advises on contracts, employment related issues (acting for both employers and employees); company sales and acquisitions, (advising both directors and shareholders). Alex also deals with trusts, inheritance tax planning and wills. |
| Employment history: |
Alex’s background is rooted in a City practice where he was an equity partner in a firm that was established in 1885 (Adlers & Perowne later Adlers) acting for core company and commercial clients including franchise and all aspects of property. |
| Interests: |
Plays squash and tennis regularly and golf occasionally. Rides motorbikes. Alex holds a private pilots licence with night rating, and enjoys sporting activities. In addition he is interested in politics and history; widely read. Other interests include art, theatre, music. |
| Email: |
ajm@amlaw.co.uk |
| SHELDON M LEAMAN |
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PARTNER |
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All aspects of commercial litigation including contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes and landlord/tenant issues with a particular emphasis in fraud related matters both in the civil as well as criminal jurisdictions. He has an in depth knowledge of intellectual property law advising on and dealing with trademarks and copyright issues. His experience in trademark litigation matters include anti-counterfeiting cases, parallel importing, copyright and computer litigation cases, intellectual property, licences, agreements and IP litigation. He has obtained and conducted a number of Search and Seize orders (formerly known as Anton Piller), and Freezing Orders (formerly known as Mareva). An excellent negotiator and has advised in numerous mediated settlements. His workload also includes company formation, acquisition and mergers and advising shareholders and directors. His experience extends to insolvency work where he enjoys a large following of insolvency practitioners who regularly instruct him and motoring prosecutions with a high level of success. |
| Memberships: |
London Solicitor’s Litigation Association.
The International Bar Association. |
| Employment history: |
Having qualified in 1978 Sheldon spent 23 years with a leading Holborn practice joining us in 1996. |
| Interests: |
Reading, theatre, scuba diving (at advanced level) and enjoys playing golf. |
| Email: |
sml@amlaw.co.uk |
| ANDREW GILBERT |
BA (Hons) |
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CONSULTANT |
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Commercial litigation, contract litigation landlord and tenant litigation, employment law litigation, commercial property and company commercial law. Andrew manages to bridge the gap between these various disciplines with specialist knowledge of the law, practice and issues involved in each of them, and is, therefore, able to offer a “one stop shop”. His client base mainly comprising entrepreneurs who have founded, managed and developed their own businesses and who value a personal relationship with a commercial lawyer with expertise in these fields. Andrew combines a technical, forensic and commercial approach to his work. |
| Employment history: |
Admitted in 1977, has practiced both in industry and well as private practice and has been with us since 1999. |
| Interests: |
He still plays football in a Masters football league, enjoys watching football and cricket. He is involved in coaching and managing at junior football level, keeping fit (as a serious pursuit) and travel. |
| Email: |
ag@amlaw.co.uk |
| COLETTE CROLLA |
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SOLICITOR |
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All aspects of family law including advising on separations, divorce, financial settlements and children matters. Colette's extensive skills also encompass civil partnership; advice on and relating to cohabitation; advising on prenuptial agreements and drafting; residence and contact treating all of these with a sympathetic understanding of the client's emotional stress.
Colette also uses her skills extensively as a commercial litigator where she has acquired a reputation for a cost effective approach to work. |
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Horse riding, windsurfing, opera and travel. |
| Email: |
cc@amlaw.co.uk |
| ANGELA PESTON |
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Personal Assistant to Andrew Gilbert |
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Angela has been with us since the firm was established and is a vital cog in Andrew’s wheel and holds a law diploma. Turbo charged typing speed allied to administrative backup. |
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Theatre, reading and charity work, chairing a committee raising money for a variety of good causes. |
| Email: |
ap@amlaw.co.uk |
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