‘Pragmatic and practical advice demonstrating a good understanding of the underlying business drivers.’

‘Jonathan Davies was quick to understand the commercial drivers of the commercial contracts and ensure that advice balanced risk and reward.’

‘The Commercial Team at AG provide strong commercially focused advice, and demonstrate a keen willingness to get into the operational side of the business to help frame their advice.’

‘Paul Bentham is a solid operator who knows what questions to ask to get to the point.’

‘Excellent support from this team in assisting us with our contract transformation project. Very in depth knowledge of contract lifecycle management and the use of technology to improve the contracting process.’

‘Georgina Powling has been extremely helpful in assisting us with our contract transformation project, both in terms of delivering quality work but also sharing her in-depth knowledge in the area and insight from other businesses.’

‘Great experience overall with Sarah Lima. I appreciated the collaborative relationship she fostered with the internal team and myself (as the in house counsel). Sarah understood our project, gave prompt responses and was knowledgeable in the subject matter. We were happy with our outcome and would not hesitate to work with Sarah again.’

‘High quality performing lawyers with excellent commercial and regulatory expertise. Able to come up with innovate solutions to address needs. Firm offered support on a strategic project and was able to deliver in a cost effective manner.’

‘Key individuals supporting our business included Tristan Jonckheer. He offered exceptional legal advice, was responsive and delivered on a strategic repapering project. In addition to exceptional legal services, Tristan was able to bring market colour and a commercial layer to the advice.’

‘All our contacts at Hogan Lovells are very approachable, with a can do outlook on challenges we present with them. Their communication is also clear and specific and they are a really great set of people to work with.’

‘Richard Welfare is our lead partner and always makes time for us, whatever the situation. He provides supportive guidance and advice and is always happy to help.’

‘The team has supported our organisation for a number of years. It knows our organisation and the environment in which we operate extremely well. This knowledge together with their own specialist knowledge and skills makes for a formidable team which has helped us successfully deliver a number of complex solutions.’

‘Charles Buckworth and the team understand our business and the environment in which we operate extremely well. They work tirelessly, often against pressing deadlines with numerous stakeholders, to help us successfully deliver solutions to complex matters.’

‘Tom Purton has a very able and knowledgeable team to call upon and is able to assemble the correct people to deliver on the task at hand.’

‘The team is very responsive and supportive.’

‘Simon Edwards is our organisation’s “go to” lawyer for all commercial projects and is an invaluable resource for the in house legal function and management team. He provides clear, technical advice whilst retaining a commercial approach and is always mindful of the needs of the business.’

‘I love this team, they’re down to earth and treat us like real people.’

‘Practical, helpful, no task is too big or small.’

‘I have worked regularly with Oliver Bray and Ciara Cullen. Both are always available and happy to taken on work at short notice even where it is not a high value assignment. They are both always ready to use their knowledge and experience of the sector to suggest builds and alternatives to the work required, adding value as well as providing sound legal advice.’

‘Richard Brown was practical, easy to work with a calm air of authority.’

‘Travers Smith work as part of our team. They bring vast experience and breadth, protecting risk whilst being pragmatic and seeking mutually beneficial outcomes. They always respond quickly and turn round substantive items to tight timescales when ever required.’

‘Richard Brown is exceptional. He very quickly understands each challenge and the desired outcomes, then leads the team to a comprehensive conclusion.’

‘This practice offers us a unique ability to fully understand our business and future needs, it offers its services in a way that compliments our activities and deadlines. The practice also demonstrates values that align with ours.’

‘A firm that thinks practically and commercially rather than just legally. Helps the client secure a practical outcome that works commercially.’

‘The team headed by Ben Chivers has assisted in various ad hoc situations which required swift input. The team was quick to respond, provided concrete and to the point input and thought along with what was needed. In short, they provided useful input and take part of the burden while assisting.’

‘Ben Chivers: very commercial, turned things round ludicrously fast. Dropped into the deep end at the end of a transaction and felt like he’d been there since the beginning. Pragmatic and able to solve issues quickly. Top rate lawyer.’

‘The responsiveness of the Travers Smith team is second to none. Their ability to consider and advise quickly makes all the difference to our work and our ability to deliver our work and enhances our reputation as an effective, agile and on the ball charity.’

‘The team are incredibly helpful and always provide first class advice. Their advice is timely, thoughtful and challenging where appropriate.’

‘Jason Saiban is a great lawyer who is a pleasure to deal with. Humble and always willing to adjust your thoughts in a positive way, he is a great partner for our business.’

‘The CRS Commercial Contracts team takes the time to understand our position and approach in terms of contracting and they then apply that in a commercially pragmatic manner. They have further supported us in identifying where our processes and guidelines could be improved. They are also extremely personable and approachable and this combination of factors gives us an ‘extension of the in-house’ team approach which is welcomed by our legal team and business colleagues.’

‘Megan Paul picked up our business and contracting approach very quickly and she has drawn praise from our business team about the commercial and effective solution-oriented approach she takes.’

‘Gowlings is a modern, forward-looking practice which is continually thinking about how best to meet their client’s requirements. The team is commercially savvy and provides reliable and timely advice.’

‘Sarah Riding has a pragmatic, commercial approach.’

‘David Lowe has a pragmatic, common sense approach, informed by the commercial realities of a matter, which is absolutely key for commercial contracts advice.’

‘David Lowe always delivers concise and commercially pragmatic advice. He has a deep understanding of the national and international commercial sector which has proved invaluable for our business.’

‘The team is flexible and make themselves available when you need them. Their approach is pragmatic and efficient.’

‘Strong automotive practice.’

‘Working with David Lowe is a real pleasure. He is knowledgeable, pragmatic, solution orientated and most importantly he is not afraid to speak his mind. He does not mince his words and tries to get to the bottom of operational issues in order to find contractual solutions. More private practice lawyers should be like this.’

‘Huge amount of in-depth expertise in the areas that we need. Great to work with, quick to turn things around.’

‘They have been a guiding light and we have been able to quickly build a level of trust as well as learn huge amounts from them. Even though we are likely a small account for them, it never feels that way.’

‘The team understand how to deliver commercial, pragmatic advice, which is invaluable for businesses. Communication is suburb and I know I can trust the team with my internal clients to deliver what is needed. They feel like an extension of the in-house team – friendly, helpful and always available when I need them.’

‘James Gill is a valued partner to the business and provides solution-focused, pragmatic advice that enables contracts to be concluded efficiently, whilst ensuring the business understands any inherent risk. He is able to simplify complex negotiations and understand the root cause of any disputes, to ensure parties do not get side-tracked on minor points. As a result, supplier relationships start off on a positive foot and all parties are happy on signature.’

‘Always provides very commercial advice and in a timely manner.’

‘First-class team of talented individuals.’

‘Strong intellect, high integrity, demeanour of utmost confidence.’

‘Slaughter and May provide a high quality service. They listen to the nuances of the ask and respond accordingly.’

‘Laura Houston is simply excellent. She understood exactly what I needed and delivered on time, with a great quality product – bravo!’

‘Duncan Blaikie provides a really commercial focus and filters out the unnecessarily distracting components.’

‘Superb client service. Likeable, knowledgeable lawyers who are always prepared to go the extra mile and challenge the thinking of their clients.’

‘First-class lawyers while remaining grounded and modest. Working with them is always a pleasure.’

‘Excellent knowledge in the life sciences and technology space. Team is reliable and strong at all levels. I enjoy working with the team.’

‘Matthew Warren knows his stuff and is involved in a wide variety of life science transactions. He is very reliable.’

‘The availability of senior partners together with the seamless integration of advice across multiple Clifford Chance practice groups was a key part of the success of our recent acquisition.’

‘Highly commercial. Diligence. Clear understanding of client objectives and timelines. Creative and solutions focused while being flexible and nimble.’

‘Excellent all-round service – IP, corporate, disputes, commercial contracts.’

‘Tom Bridgford – excellent deal lawyer and team leader, solution-focused and committed to us a client. Very highly recommended.’

‘The team displayed strong technical skills and understanding with a depth and breadth of experience that enabled them to provide clear and concise guidance on market best practice. The team were always available, including after hours on short notice, which was immensely helpful when working on a global project across multiple time zones.’

‘Ed Tompkin was highly professional and a pleasure to work with. He brought strong knowledge and experience to the team and managed and ran with a number of negotiations independently. He provided sound project management skills and great communication. He was often available at odd hours on short notice.’

‘They have expertise in all areas and so are able to pull knowledge to deliver on complex legal matters.’

‘They are a very pragmatic, commercially aware team who understand the requirement for mutually beneficial outcomes in any contract negotiation.’

‘Commercially astute and responsive. Invests in the relationship and understands our business culture, including demands and pressures.’

‘Very strong, timely, and pragmatic advice.’

‘Catherine Adam was excellent to work with. Very responsive, experienced, and had good business judgement as well as legal expertise.’

‘Catherine Adam is very knowledgeable in all things logistics. This was a strategic initiative for our company, and her insights were extremely helpful and educational, and allowed us to gain a thorough understanding of key positions and risks, both contractually as well as from an industry perspective. Catherine is sharp, pragmatic, prompt and personable, and it has been an absolute pleasure to work with her.’

‘The K&L team is fantastic to work with. They are responsive, practical, and efficient.’

‘The team fits in very well with the client department, working hand in hand with them. TLT get on with the work quickly and efficiently and offer practical solutions.’

‘Advice is technically adept, commercially driven, timely and provided at extremely competitive rates. Senior personnel are always available and go above and beyond to provide assistance, suggestions and various options where required.’

‘David Gardner is a standout partner. He understands the intricacies and competing interests within the industry in great detail, and is able to tailor and provide advice with the same in mind. His availability is second-to-none, and he proactively seeks out ways to provide greater insight and value to the client wherever possible.’

‘The team have a practical approach and quickly grasp the commercial objectives we are trying to achieve. They work well with in-house lawyers and avoid doubling up so that their scope of work is clearly defined which in turn is more cost effective. In contrast to other firms, their advice and drafting style is always very clearly presented, relevant and concise.’

‘Helen Scott-Lawler (Partner) and Richard Hugo (Senior Associate) were able to understand firstly the unique and complex nature of our business and then work out how to apply our requirements in a practical way to a contract template we needed.’

‘Highly recommend the following: Andrew Joint, Paul Hinton, Chris Hill.’

‘The team provided plenty of hands-on support in a complex series of arbitrations. The willingness to roll up their sleeves was impressive, as was the legal analysis and assembly of the evidence. It would have been easy for the detail to cloud what really mattered in the case, but proper analysis meant the focus was always on the points that were material to the dispute.’

‘John Evans was superb as the partner. He was well-versed in the detail, and his analysis really assisted the case in cutting through the mountain of material provided by the other side.’

‘Tim Wright – highly commercial and pragmatic lawyer.’

‘The Fladgate team have a deeply commercial outsourcing practice. The team are collaborative and worked very well with my project team.’

‘Tim Wright is the most knowledgeable lawyer I have worked with in the commercial outsourcing space. The broader team’s associates are diligent and always meet or exceed expectations.’

‘Nathan Evans is extremely dependable – he talks the talk and walks the talk. He has invaluable experience in IT and the finance sector and always provides pragmatic advice. He is our go-to person for all deals in the financial sector and for complex deals.’

‘Nathan Evans is an outstanding legal professional.’

‘Nathan Evans is proactive and dedicated which means we know that we are in a safe pair of hands. Moreover, he has a very good knowledge of our industry and managed to build affinity not only with our legal team but also with our business. He is considered as part of the (extended) team!’

‘Alastair Mackie is very technically and commercially astute.’

‘The team led by Matthew Gore are my go to lawyers for all logistic work – they are experts in this area. They are constantly striving to improve their client offering through increased billing transparency and proactive queries with a view to determining what would be most helpful for me as a client. I am very impressed by their service and their expertise in logistics.’

‘Matthew Gore has great industry knowledge in logistics – he is my go to person not only for logistics legal advice but also with a view to understanding generally what is going on in the market. He is extremely responsive – even where we require extremely urgent responses with somewhat unreasonable turnaround time requests. Always commercial in his approach and pragmatic.’

‘Matthew Wilmshurt is another go-to person within HFW. He has excellent industry knowledge, helpful and responsive – always willing to meet tight deadlines and is pragmatic and commercial in his approach.’

‘HFW has helped our startup with a diverse range of abilities and offerings that has allowed us to grow with a legal partner very focused on aiding us and our needs as we mature. The team at HFW have worked carefully to understand our trajectory and help us problem solve in a manor that preemptively sets us up well for the future. Their insight and attentiveness have been incredible considering we are a small start up with limited cash flow availability.’

‘Alistair Mackie has been exceptional in his work, leadership and guidance for our team. We feel that Alistair has approached his work with our group as though he was a member or owner of our business.’

The commercial contracts team were exceptional to deal with in helping us review our customer SAAS agreements and our DPAs. Their knowledge of the industry and subject matter was on point and they clearly communicated throughout the entire process providing the business insights and asking questions about contractual eventualities we might not have covered otherwise.’

‘Catherine Emsellem-Rope was very approachable and knowledgeable throughout the process and effectively managed the interaction between our business and the rest of HFW’s subject matter experts.’

‘The advice is thorough; solicitors are knowledgeable, personable and easy to work with.’

‘Robert Lands is very knowledgeable on a number of areas relevant to our business.’

‘Core strength in software as a service contractual negotiations and privacy.’

‘Simon Leaf & Adam Rose – knowledge, flexibility and approachable. Also consistency under pressure on contractual negotiations.’

‘We have had a successful partnership with our team at Mishcon de Reya over the years, with Simon Leaf at the head. We rely on the team to solve a variety of legal work, which they accomplish with outstanding results often with very tight deadlines. Their understanding of our business and the environment we operate in is unparalleled, which combined with our long-standing relationship has made it possible for us to rely on the team for virtually any legal challenges we need support with.’

‘Simon Leaf and his team has a deep understanding of our business. His relentless focus on the core business problems produces results quickly and within short timeframes.’

‘The right balance between commercial reality and protecting us from risk.’

‘Prompt, efficient responses, open discussion on where they can add most value.’

‘Very strong combination of expertise, negotiation toughness and strategic awareness.’

‘We value the sector knowledge and experience the SH team bring to commercial contract negotiations in the CDMO space.’

‘The team do not overcomplicate contracts and will recommend pragmatic approaches to resolving issues. They are very responsive, and will expedite review when necessary.’

‘The team have a deep understanding of the specific businesses. They have lawyers with strong knowledge in the different commercial areas.’

‘Outstanding knowledge of defence and government contracts as well as trade control matters. Strong presence in general commercial contracting.’

‘Stephen Anderson – excellent technically with a strong specialism in defence.’

‘Lucy Pringle is the partner that has assisted on commercial matters and she is extremely effective. She grasped the business and its complex operations very quickly for the projects that she has worked on. She identifies legal issues very clearly and is proactive in suggesting solutions. Also very proactive in moving transactions forward. Able to draft complex contracts very effectively and excellent in in person negotiations with customers legal representative.’

‘The practice offers a breadth of legal advise and experience that allows us as a client to be able to gain answers to the vast majority of legal questions we face. The practice has a clear network to allow us to access relevant resources via our single point of contact effectively.’

‘A deep sectoral knowledge and interest in our business allows the immediate team at WBD to add value beyond pure legal advice. Knowing our business allows them to question and challenge us as part of the engaged nature of our relationship as well as provide a legal context for our business activity and development.’