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Here are some representative quotes about Gates and Partners published by leading industry guides to the legal profession, as well as recent awards won by the firm.
Euromoney's Best of the Best Expert Guides for 2009 (as well as 2005 and 2003): "...Sean Gates received more individual nominations than any other aviation lawyer worldwide".
Chambers UK 2009 states that Gates and Partners..."is taking huge steps forward". The publication ranks Sean Gates as a "Star Individual", given to lawyers with exceptional recommendations in their field; Neil McGilchrist is ranked as a "Senior Statesman"; and Paul Freeman is also ranked. Quotes from Chambers include: "This '...firm with a huge profile' is undertaking a growing amount of business for airlines, while retaining its intimate relationship with the insurance market. Renowned for 'reliable reporting, sound and dependable advice and brilliant knowledge of the legal environment'...'the lawyers realise that solving problems quickly and thoroughly may not mean as many billable hours, but is better for the clients.'"
The Legal 500 2009: "Gates and Partners...is generating a lot of attention..." Sean Gates is ranked as a "leading individual" and "probably the best lawyer in this area". Paul Freeman is "highly recommended by clients".
Who's Who Legal 2009:
"Niche aviation firm Gates and Partners sits comfortably alongside the biggest legal names at the top of the London marketplace...The 'pre-eminent' founder Sean Gates is...considered to be 'one of the key people around the globe'...The 'excellent' Paul Freeman joins him at the London office and Singapore practitioner David Johnston...also received praise."
The Legal Media Group's Guide to the World's Leading Aviation Lawyers 2008: Sean Gates, Daniel Soffin, Paul Freeman, David Johnston and Neil McGilchrist all named as "...individuals considered by clients and peers to be the best in their field". Sean Gates received more nominations for aviation insurance than any other lawyer worldwide...and the second highest number of nominations of any lawyer overall.
Who's Who Legal Awards 2008 (and 2007): "Sean Gates has been named Aviation Lawyer of the Year in 2008 (and 2007). This is the fourth consecutive time he has been recognised in this way, having won the award every year since its inception in 2005."
The International Who's Who of Aviation Lawyers 2006: "In the UK, one niche firm asserts its authority among some much larger competition...Sean Gates remains at the top of the most highly regarded individuals list...Paul Freeman joins Gates to further raise the prestige of this reputable outfit."
The Lawyer Awards 2006:
Niche Law Firm of the Year Finalist
Gates and Partners was cited for leading the British Airways DVT defence team to a landmark victory in the House of Lords.
Legal Business Awards 2006:
Boutique Law Firm of the Year Finalist
"Gates and Partners is an outstanding aviation law boutique that acts for an impressive range of big-name clients, including British Airways..."
Who's Who Legal Awards 2006:
Sean Gates Is Aviation Lawyer of the Year
"Sean Gates of Gates and Partners has been named the leading aviation lawyer in the world...This is the second year running he has achieved this distinction...He remains the world's leading lawyer for aviation expertise."
Chambers UK - Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2006:
"This small but perfectly formed practice represents airlines and their insurers...It also deals with matters involving satellites and space law...'Mr. Aviation' Sean Gates...is currently co-ordinating deep vein thrombosis litigation across the globe for carriers including British Airways. According to commentators, 'the Gates phenomenon' shows no sign of abating."
Sean Gates is ranked in the number one leading individual category for aviation insurance and litigation. For some ten years, Sean has been slotted in the number one position in Chambers guide.
The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2005:
"Sean Gates of Gates and Partners emerges as the world's leading aviation practitioner...Highly praised by respondents, he is seen as 'pre-eminent in the field', 'extremely well-respected' and 'the world's best aviation lawyer'.
Who's Who Legal also ranks the firm's partner, Paul Freeman, amongst the world's leading aviation lawyers in their 2005 edition.
In the inaugural Who's Who Legal Awards, Sean Gates was named the global Aviation Lawyer of the Year 2005.
Euromoney's Best of the Best 2005:
The Legal Media Group has just announced that Sean Gates "...received more nominations than any other aviation lawyer worldwide" after conducting eighteen months of independent research, thus ranking Sean "as the world's leading aviation lawyer" for the second consecutive issue.
The Legal 500 - 2004:
"Niche practice Gates and Partners has been building an excellent reputation…Highlights include advising British Airways on DVT litigation."
The Legal Media Group's 2004 Guide to the World's Leading Aviation Lawyers: "Two Gates and Partners experts received an exceptional amount of nominations to reach the threshold for appearance…Mr. Sean Gates and Mr. Paul Freeman."
"Legal Media Group's 2004 Guide… ranks Sean Gates as the world's number one aviation lawyer…based on surveys of in-house counsel, private practitioners and legal specialists in the world's major commercial centres. Our findings are based on more than 2,500 surveys, which are rigorously screened for firm, network or alliance bias. This is the second year Sean Gates has received more independent nominations than any other aviation lawyer worldwide."
Chambers UK A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2004:
Sean Gates is named as the number one leading individual in aviation insurance and litigation.
Legal Experts 2004:
The guide features Sean Gates in the category of Aviation - insurance solicitors, as one of the "leading lights in the UK legal profession" and "highly recommended in [his] particular area of practice."  Top
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