Phillippa O'Neill

Partner And Head Of Commercial Dispute Resolution at Buckles Solicitors LLP

Phillippa O'Neill is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in Commercial Dispute Resolution and Litigation. Currently serving as Partner and Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution at Buckles Solicitors LLP since November 2023, O'Neill previously held the position of Partner at Knights from December 2018 to November 2023 and was a Partner and Senior Associate at Spearing Waite LLP from January 2013 to December 2018. O'Neill's career began as a Paralegal at Simmons & Simmons (1995-1996), followed by roles as a Solicitor at Ashurst (2000-2005) and Associate Solicitor at Howes Percival LLP (2007-2013). O'Neill's educational background includes a BA (Hons) and MA in History from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and completion of the CPE and Legal Practice Course at the College of Law, London.

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Buckles Solicitors LLP

Based in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, Stamford, Solihull, Swindon, Paris and Milan, Buckles is a full-service regional firm with extensive expertise and an established reputation in all aspects of commercial work and private client legal services. Buckles provide a comprehensive range of legal solutions to business and private clients, from offices ideally placed to service East Anglia, the East Midlands, London and internationally. The flexible and commercially aware approach of Buckles'​ lawyers has enabled specialist teams to be developed and deployed. The firm is forward-thinking and innovative in its approach to delivering effective client solutions. The culture is enthusiastic and the firm values strong, long-term client relationships. The Buckles’ brief is to be creative, proactive, responsive and tenacious. In November 2015, the firm was awarded LawNet's prestigious "Law Firm of the Year"​ award, an accolade also won in 2011. LawNet is a network of independent law firms across the UK and Ireland. The firm was praised for clear strategic direction, exemplary client and employee care and sustained financial performance.