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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Yorkshire and the Humber
Corporate and commercial
Within Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire, Pinsent Masons LLP is a first tier firm,
One of the market’s key players, Pinsent Masons LLP regularly acts opposite the Magic Circle and major US firms, and delivers ‘excellent value for money’ and ‘practical advice’. The firm’s strong background in mid-market M&A and public company work has attracted new clients including Go Ahead, the enlarged Friends Provident. 2010 highlights included the flotation of new investment vehicle Horizon, established by leading entrepreneurs including Pizza Express founder Hugh Osmond. The ‘excellent and responsive’ Andrew Kerr co-heads the department alongside Martin Priestley.
Within Corporate tax, Pinsent Masons LLP is a first tier firm,
Pinsent Masons LLP is highly rated by clients for its ‘ability to bring new ideas and go beyond the brief’. The team, led by the ‘excellent’ John Christian, advised AMEC on its £61.2m acquisition of Entec Holdings. An example of cross-border M&A work was its advice on a £31m business disposal by DCC Healthcare. The firm’s share schemes practice adds a further dimension, and includes Judith Greaves and Rory Cray, who are ‘both very good’.
Dispute resolution
Within Banking litigation, Pinsent Masons LLP is a third tier firm,
Pinsent Masons LLP’s national head of fraud Mohan Bhaskaran has a growing reputation in heavyweight litigation cases.
Within Commercial litigation: Leeds, West Yorkshire, Pinsent Masons LLP is a first tier firm,
Pinsent Masons LLP counts Asda, Nestlé, Tesco and William Hill among its blue-chip clients. It is appreciated for ‘taking the time to understand clients’ businesses’, and is ‘proactive’ and provides ‘appropriate advice’, with ‘excellent response times’. Damian Crosse heads the department.
Finance
Within Banking and finance, Pinsent Masons LLP is a second tier firm,
Under the leadership of John Cleland, Pinsent Masons LLP continues to act on significant transactions, including advising a syndicate of banks on revolving credit facilities for KCOM. It also advised Babcock Pension Trust on a longevity swap with Credit Suisse; and Barclays Private Equity on the debt aspects of the secondary MBO of Allied Glass.
Within Insolvency and corporate recovery, Pinsent Masons LLP is a second tier firm,
Pinsent Masons LLP is regularly called on to advise the major banks and accountancy firms, as well as various other blue-chip clients. It recently advised Ernst & Young as the liquidator of PAL SC Realisations, and acted for Proventec on a creditor scheme of arrangement. Jonathan Jeffries heads the department.
Human resources
Within Employment: West Yorkshire, Pinsent Masons LLP is a first tier firm,
Pinsent Masons LLP acts for a number of universities throughout the UK, and also counts Aviva, O2 and Northern Rail as clients. The team has ‘excellent industry knowledge’; it includes local employment head Chris Mordue, who has particular experience in the education sector, and national employment head Chris Booth, although the highly rated Philip Titchmarsh has recently left the firm.
Within Health and safety, Pinsent Masons LLP is a first tier firm,
Pinsent Masons LLP is experienced in multimillion-pound matters for high-profile clients. The ‘excellent’ team, led by ‘very business aware’ legal director Pauline Munro, works for major corporations in the manufacturing and retail sectors, including two major supermarkets.
Within Pensions, Pinsent Masons LLP is a second tier firm,
The well-regarded 14-fee-earner team at Pinsent Masons LLP has recently been instructed by new clients including Fujitsu Services, International Personal Finance plc, and the trustees of the Valliant Group pension scheme. The team is led by the ‘very knowledgeable’ Jacqui Timmins.
Overview
Within Regional review, Pinsent Masons LLP is a first tier firm,
Pinsent Masons LLP has a well-established reputation in the local market, and is a trusted adviser to household names such as Asda, which instructs the firm’s well-regarded employment team. On the corporate side, it has a strong background in mid-market M&A and public company work. Other strengths include construction, where clients include Balfour Beatty, Shaw Group and South Yorkshire Fire and Civil Defence Authority.
Private client
Within Charities, Pinsent Masons LLP is a second tier firm,
Janet Hoskin continues to head the team at Pinsent Masons LLP, which in 2010 advised a China-based international business school on its plans to open a school in London. It also advised a national land-holding charity, and various universities and government departments.
Within Personal tax, trusts and probate, Pinsent Masons LLP is a second tier firm,
Janet Hoskin leads the team at Pinsent Masons LLP, whose clients include the trustees of a large offshore commercial unit trust, and a major insurer.
Projects, energy and natural resources (including PFI)
Within Project finance and PFI, Pinsent Masons LLP is a first tier firm,
Pinsent Masons LLP is ‘responsive’ and ‘always competitive on quality’. Recent highlights include acting for West Yorkshire Police Authority on its multi-site serviced accommodation PFI project. It is also advising on a strategic partnership residual waste disposal procurement by five local authorities in Wales. Practice head Kate Orviss is ‘very proactive and loyal to clients’.
Public sector
Within Education, Pinsent Masons LLP is a first tier firm,
Christopher Mordue leads the 38-fee-earner team at Pinsent Masons LLP, which counts Nottingham Trent University and UCL as clients. The team is noted for its ‘sound’ sector knowledge and ‘high quality of service’.
Within Health, Pinsent Masons LLP is a second tier firm,
Led by Michael Boyd, Pinsent Masons LLP works closely with the NHS on its transformation, and advised Serco Healthcare in its bid for the franchise of Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust in 2010. Other clients include the Department of Health, First Assist, and Orchard Care Homes.
Within Local government, Pinsent Masons LLP is a second tier firm,
Anne Bowden leads the team at Pinsent Masons LLP, which is advising Newcastle City Council on a major regeneration project, as well as handling a £1bn planning, development and restructuring matter for Leeds City Council.
Real estate
Within Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire, Pinsent Masons LLP is a second tier firm,
Mark Owen heads Pinsent Masons LLP’s well-respected practice, which attracts high-profile instructions from quality clients. Recent examples include advising Evans Property Group on a joint venture with the University of York for the co-investment, management and operation of the newly built Goodricke College. Other new client wins include Aviva, Standard Life and Whitbread.
Within Construction, Pinsent Masons LLP is a first tier firm,
Mark Harris heads the team at Pinsent Masons LLP, which has an enviable client base including Balfour Beatty, Shaw Group and South Yorkshire Fire and Civil Defence Authority. The team is experienced in complex projects in the waste, health, power, education and rail sectors. Alongside Harris, Nigel Blundell and Simon Plunkett are well-respected figures in the market.
Within Environment, Pinsent Masons LLP is a second tier firm,
Pinsent Masons LLP has a highly regarded practice led by Helen Peters. The team was involved in advising Yule Catto & Co on its €443m acquisition of PolymerLatex from Towerbrook Capital Partners. Other clients include Hanson Group, Cargill, and Veolia Environmental Services.
Within Planning, Pinsent Masons LLP is a second tier firm,
Pinsent Masons LLP’s practice is led by Jonathan Riley, and is regularly called on to advise key institutions in the region such as Leeds City Council and the University of Leeds. Recent highlights include advising the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust on a CPO for the 17-acre site of the Midland Metropolitan Hospital.
Within Property litigation, Pinsent Masons LLP is a first tier firm,
Under Matthew Baker, Pinsent Masons LLP has a broad practice that includes property cases with public law aspects and complex property disputes. Recent work includes representing Marcus Heaney in the substantial rights of light case concerning the Toronto Square property in central Leeds, which has come to be recognised as the current authority on rights of light injunctions.
Within Social housing, Pinsent Masons LLP is a second tier firm,
Pinsent Masons LLP is one of the principal advisers to the Homes and Communities Agency.
TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Within Intellectual property , Pinsent Masons LLP is a first tier firm,
Pinsent Masons LLP’s team has recently advised Christys’ & Company on the disposal of a division of the brand involving complex cross-licences. It also counts Laura Ashley and Dixons retails as clients.
Within IT and telecoms, Pinsent Masons LLP is a first tier firm,
The ‘absolutely excellent’ team at Pinsent Masons LLP is regularly instructed on complex ICT projects, working for international clients and public sector bodies. The team provides ‘commercial advice’, and is ‘helpful and demonstrates good sector expertise’.
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China
Offices in Shanghai and Beijing
- Dispute resolution : Foreign firms
- Intellectual property : Foreign firms
- Projects and energy : Foreign firms
France
Hong Kong
Offices in Hong Kong
- Construction : Construction
- Corporate (including M&A) : Corporate (including M&A)
- Dispute resolution : Dispute resolution
- Employment : Employment
- Projects and energy : Projects and energy
- TMT : TMT
London
Offices in London EC1R, London EC2A, London EC1Y, and London EC4M
- Corporate and commercial : Commercial contracts
- Corporate and commercial : Customs and Excise
- Corporate and commercial : EU and competition
- Corporate and commercial : Financial services
- Corporate and commercial : Flotations: small and mid-cap
- Corporate and commercial : M&A: lower mid-market, £50m-£250m
- Corporate and commercial : M&A: smaller deals up to £50m
- Corporate and commercial : Private equity: transactions
- Corporate and commercial : VAT and indirect tax
- Crime, fraud and licensing : Fraud: civil
- Crime, fraud and licensing : Fraud: corporate crime
- Crime, fraud and licensing : Gaming and betting
- Dispute resolution : Commercial litigation
- Dispute resolution : International arbitration
- Dispute resolution : Mediators
- Dispute resolution : Tax litigation
- Finance : Acquisition finance
- Finance : Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans
- Finance : Corporate restructuring and insolvency
- Human resources : Overview
- Human resources : Employee share schemes
- Human resources : Employment
- Human resources : Health and safety
- Human resources : Immigration
- Human resources : Pensions
- Insurance : Insurance: corporate and regulatory
- Insurance : Insurance: insolvency and restructuring
- Insurance : Insurance and reinsurance litigation
- Insurance : Product liability: defendant
- Insurance : Professional negligence
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Overview
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Infrastructure
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Mining and minerals
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Oil and gas
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables)
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Private finance initiative (PFI)
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Water
- Public sector : Administrative and public law
- Public sector : Education: institutions
- Public sector : Healthcare
- Public sector : Local government
- Real estate : Commercial property
- Real estate : Construction
- Real estate : Environment
- Real estate : Planning
- Real estate : Property finance
- Real estate : Property litigation
- Real estate : Social housing: local authorities and registered providers
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Overview
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : IT and telecoms
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Intellectual property
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Media and entertainment
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Sport
- Transport : Aviation
- Transport : Rail
Northern Ireland
Offices in Belfast
- Overview : Regional review
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution : Dispute resolution
- Finance : Banking and finance
- Finance : Insolvency
- Human resources : Employment
- Private client : Personal tax, trusts and probate
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Project finance and PFI
- Real estate : Commercial property
- Real estate : Construction
- Real estate : Environment and planning
- TMT : IT and telecoms
- TMT : Intellectual property
North West
Offices in Manchester M3 and Manchester M3
- Overview : Regional review
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate and commercial: Manchester
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate tax
- Dispute resolution : Commercial litigation: Manchester
- Finance : Banking and finance
- Finance : Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Human resources : Employment
- Human resources : Pensions
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Private finance initiative (PFI)
- Public sector : Education
- Public sector : Local government
- Real estate : Commercial property: Manchester
- Real estate : Construction
- Real estate : Planning and environment
- Real estate : Property litigation
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : IT and telecoms
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Intellectual property
Scottish Bar
Scotland
Offices in Aberdeen, Glasgow G2, Edinburgh EH3, Glasgow G2, and Edinburgh EH3
- Overview : Regional review
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate and commercial Edinburgh and Glasgow:
- Corporate and commercial : Elsewhere in Scotland
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate tax
- Corporate and commercial : EU and competition
- Crime, fraud and licensing : Licensing
- Dispute resolution : Commercial litigation
- Finance : Banking and finance
- Finance : Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Finance : Unit trusts, OEICs and investment trusts
- Human resources : Employment
- Human resources : Health and safety
- Human resources : Pensions
- Private client : Charities
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Energy (excluding oil and gas)
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Oil and gas
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Projects
- Public sector : Education
- Public sector : Local government
- Public sector : Parliamentary and public affairs
- Real estate : Commercial property: Edinburgh and Glasgow
- Real estate : Elsewhere in Scotland
- Real estate : Construction
- Real estate : Environment
- Real estate : Planning
- Real estate : Property litigation
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : IT and telecoms
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Intellectual property
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Media and entertainment
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Sport
- Transport : Transport
South East
Singapore
Offices in Singapore
- Legal market overview : Legal market overview
- Dispute resolution : Local firms
- Projects and energy : Local firms
- Projects and energy : Foreign firms
- Real estate and construction : Local firms
- TMT : Local firms
- International arbitration : International arbitration
South West
Offices in Bristol
- Human resources : Health and safety
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Energy
- Projects, energy and natural resources : Private Finance Initiative (PFI)
- Public sector : Local government
- Real estate : Construction
- Transport : Rail
Vietnam
- Projects and energy : Projects and energy
- Real estate and construction : Real estate and construction
West Midlands
Offices in Birmingham
- Overview : Regional review
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate and commercial: Birmingham
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate tax
- Corporate and commercial : EU and competition
- Dispute resolution : Commercial litigation: Birmingham
- Finance : Banking and finance
- Finance : Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Human resources : Employment
- Human resources : Health and safety
- Human resources : Pensions
- Private client : Charities
- Private client : Personal tax, trusts and probate
- Projects energy and natural resources : Private Finance Initiative (PFI)
- Public sector : Education
- Public sector : Health
- Public sector : Local government
- Real estate : Commercial property: Birmingham
- Real estate : Construction
- Real estate : Environment
- Real estate : Planning
- Real estate : Property litigation
- Real estate : Social housing
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : IT and telecoms
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Intellectual property
Yorkshire and the Humber
Offices in Leeds
- Overview : Regional review
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate and commercial: Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Corporate and commercial : Corporate tax
- Dispute resolution : Banking litigation
- Dispute resolution : Commercial litigation: Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Finance : Banking and finance
- Finance : Insolvency and corporate recovery
- Human resources : Employment: West Yorkshire
- Human resources : Health and safety
- Human resources : Pensions
- Private client : Charities
- Private client : Personal tax, trusts and probate
- Projects, energy and natural resources (including PFI) : Project finance and PFI
- Public sector : Education
- Public sector : Health
- Public sector : Local government
- Real estate : Commercial property: Leeds and West Yorkshire
- Real estate : Construction
- Real estate : Environment
- Real estate : Planning
- Real estate : Property litigation
- Real estate : Social housing
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : IT and telecoms
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) : Intellectual property