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Clifford Chance provides ‘principled, top-flight advice’. It advised on the creation of the European Financial Stability Facility, which is backed by €440bn of sovereign guarantees, and works extensively for the European Committee for Interoperable Systems. The firm also serves as a strategic partner of the World Economic Forum. Oliver Bretz heads the team, while former practice head Michael Smyth CBE acts as a consultant. Solicitor Alan Mak is a rising star. Steve Popham has retired.

The team at Bircham Dyson Bell LLP advises on the delivery and development of public affairs, appears before Parliamentary Select Committees, and handles crisis communications and media relations. It is currently advising the Health Professions Council on the coalition government’s health reforms. Jonathan Bracken heads the team, and Robbie Owen is also recommended.

The ‘excellent’ team at Covington & Burling LLP ‘goes above and beyond the call of duty’. It advised the Business Software Alliance regarding reforms to regulatory rules governing cloud computing, and also advised US and UK investment funds on EU regulations governing hedge and private equity funds. Lisa Peets heads the team, and associate Mark Young is also recommended.

DLA Piper UK LLP provides ‘an overall excellent and knowledgeable service’. It advises on public affairs, crisis communications and media relations across the UK, with a developing focus on Scotland. It is currently providing Amazon with general public affairs support. Mike Pullen heads the team. Francis Morgan joined the firm from the Department for Transport, while Suzy Awford has moved in-house.

Hogan Lovells International LLP’s ‘first-rate’ team provides a ‘comprehensive range of expertise’. It is advising the Managed Funds Association on the EU short-selling proposal. It also advises the APPG on extraordinary rendition matters. Practice head Paul Dacam ‘knows what legislation will mean “on the ground”’. Partner Richard Welfare, of counsel Charles Brasted, and associate Jamie Potter are also recommended.

SJ Berwin LLP provides ‘expertise and leadership’ across many areas. It advises the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association in relation to the Alternative Investment Managers Directive, and also advises on the implications of the Localism Bill. Practice head Simon Holmes and Simon Witney are recommended.

Russell Jones & Walker’s team acts primarily for trade unions and other membership organisations. Representative work included providing advice in relation to the ‘Justice for Jane’ campaign, and assisting The Law Society on the new Financial Services Bill. Fraser Whitehead heads the team.

Steel & Shamash provides ongoing advice on the Political Parties and Referendums Act and the Political Parties and Elections Act. It is also advising a senior member of the shadow front bench on sovereignty issues arising out of The European Union Bill. The ‘outstanding, trustworthy’ Gerald Shamash heads the team.

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