Vedder Price > London, England > Firm Profile

‘It is a strong team that works together very efficiently.’

‘They are the creme de la creme when it comes to drafting or advising on very technical aspects in documentation and take a pragmatic and practical approach.’

‘Extremely knowledgeable and commercial, understanding their clients’ objectives and risk tolerance. Vedder Price is one of the preeminent law firms with respect to financing and investing in transportation assets generally.’

‘Derek Watson is the go to guy when it comes to difficult topics and he is truly excellent.’

‘Derek Watson’s knowledge and expertise. He is diplomatic and not condescending with less experienced opposition and should be commended as maintaining the commercial relationship between and aircraft lessor and third parties is fundamental for our business to grow.’

‘Neil Poland is a strong all-rounder.’

‘Dylan Potter is very knowledgeable and takes a pragmatic approach to solving legal issues. He works incredibly hard, juggling many diverse matters for us and I’m sure other clients as well.’

‘The team was extremely efficient and solution-oriented. Quick to adapt to a dynamic environment typical for emerging markets’

‘Trevor Wood is very industrious, knowledgeable and able to adapt and provide proper solutions to the unorthodox challenges created when working in Emerging Markets. He was a stand-out professional in a complex deal.’

‘Very experienced and highly professional team. Very detail-oriented, able to address adequately every problem.’

‘Trevor Wood is a great example of highly professional, experienced and client-oriented lawyer. Highly dedicated to achieving the best possible result. Always available to his clients and ready to do work needed at exceptionally high (quality) level. It is a great pleasure to work with him.’

‘Trevor Wood is an outstanding lawyer, who brings to the table years of banking, finance and restructuring transactional experience, as well as a unique commercial acumen that is rare to find in banking lawyers of more recent generations and Magic Circle firms.’

‘I would add that Trevor Wood is fast and proactive when delivering his services, and given the breadth of his experience is able to provide first-class advice at a very reasonable price.’

‘The team is very client-oriented and results-focused on every project that I have worked with them. They are very proactive and eager to deliver results in the most efficient way possible.’

‘In addition to the above comment about the team, Trevor Wood has a very deep knowledge of English law rules and how they apply to a transaction-specific context. He has always been able to provide a practical and efficient solution to a number of legal problems that we had to resolve.’

‘The employment practice at Vedder Price is very well regarded for its international work. They can manage the employment aspects of transactions, and also they can manage the day-to-day employment work for global clients having operations in multiple jurisdictions.’

‘Very business oriented, and they demonstrate a flexibility in billings that make them be a very unique law firm with very unique capabilities.’

‘I must particularly highlight the name of Jonathan Maude, an extraordinary UK lawyer and a very well regarded international employment lawyer. Jonathan leads the employment team and is considered to be one of the most prestigious, amicable and respectful employment lawyer in the UK.’

‘Jonathan Maude is one of the top lawyers I have worked in the past. I have always been impressed by the client-oriented basis on his approach to any single problem and legal issue.’

‘Always take a very pragmatic approach to matters and provide excellent advice and support whatever the issue is.’

‘They are straightforward and honest and make every effort to understand the issue they have been asked to address and consider in the context of the bigger picture. They listen and adapt approach accordingly. Jonathan Maude is a stand-out partner’

‘The team, notably Daniel Stander and Jonathan Maude, are incredibly approachable, highly professional, and have a wonderful ability to shape advice, which may span areas of law outside their particular practice, to our needs and demands.’

‘Excellent firm – pragmatic, responsive and clear.’