The Legal 500

“Lawrence is very robust in submissions. Judges appreciate his technical expertise and calm presence in court.”

“Lawrence is an outstanding, technical, and robust litigator. He is knowledgeable, polite, and strong with effective communication skills.”

“Lawrence is very friendly and provides an excellent service. He is also well respected and pragmatic.”

“Lawrence is a tremendously affable character and enjoyable to work with. He is commercial in his outlook and very knowledgeable on the law.”

“Lawrence is very good with clients and supports his solicitor. He knows what solicitors and clients want of him, and is great on his feet, personable and very likeable. He is good at getting his head around the larger issues.”

“Lawrence demonstrates clarity of thought in his written advice, submissions and work. He is able to communicate relatively complex legal argument into language that a lay client can readily understand.”

“He is knowledgeable, very good with clients, in depth knowledge of all instructed matters, very good as consultant, very organised and works in a speedy manner.”

“An assured voice in the court room and a lateral thinker on his feet.”

“His calm demeanour reassures clients.”

“Recommended for a panoply of property disputes.”

“He has an excellent all-round knowledge and is a great lateral thinker.”

“He handles a broad spectrum of real estate cases, including landlord and tenant disputes” “A calm, collected and intelligent advocate.”

Chambers & Partners

“Lawrence McDonald is very well versed in dealing with matters in the North of England. It also helps that he sits as a judge.”

“Lawrence McDonald’s knowledge is second to none. From a negotiation point of view he is brilliant.”

“Lawrence McDonald is the safest pair of hands you could wish for in a barrister.”

“Lawrence has great legal knowledge and is also very commercially astute.”

“He is thorough, creative and excellent at cross-examination.”

“Approachable and good to work with.”

“A pragmatic lawyer who always has an eye on the most effective way of resolving disputes.”

“He has a very sensible approach.”

“He gets things done without making a meal of it.”