‘Very prepared and expert teams who coordinate very well between themselves and provide coherent and aligned solutions to the clients.’

‘All the individuals are extremely competent and always available to answer to clients’ doubts, and to raise any potential red flags associated with the project and to provide solutions to overcome the latter.’

‘Great team. Very accessible, available and knowledgeable.’

‘Great broad subject matter expertise. Able to bring in specialists very effectively and efficiently.’

‘What I find incredibly helpful and refreshing is the way they work with me as part of the team, treating me as an equal. The UK team are willing to challenge their non-UK colleagues’ advice (not to suggest it is wrong but to ensure that it dovetails with and does not prejudice the UK position).’

‘They are therefore totally committed to ensuring the client receives the best advice and don’t just implement the stated structure plan.’

‘They look to test every aspect of the plan to ensure it works best for the client. I have always found them extremely quick to respond.’

‘Highly responsive, technically skilled team, led by a very strong partner with excellent client relationship skills. Notably diverse and with good international experience.’

‘The ability to draw on skills from the accounting, tax and regulatory practices of PwC gives them a breadth of practical experience and knowledge which is not easily matched by traditional law firms.’

‘Seamless interaction and coordination of the PwC Legal and Tax teams allowed for smooth execution of a significant restructuring transaction.’

‘Cynthia Chan – fantastic client relationship skills, with a measured, patient approach and retaining a great knowledge of our business. Excellent overseas experience and great contacts with peers in other PwC firms abroad.’

‘Laura Freestone – highly intelligent, engaged with a calm authority and great grasp of technical issues.’

‘The team are particularly strong in corporate reorganisations and reconstructions. Their international reach combined with their familiarity with the related accounting and tax issues means they adopt a more practical approach and combine well with other advisors to reach solutions.’

‘My key contact is Georgie Blythe who, notwithstanding his role as a partner, is still able to be in the weeds of the deal when required. He has a commercial approach and his availability is excellent.’

‘The team ties together multinational transactions of considerable complexity, breaks them into understandable parts and effortlessly (apparently) prepares all documentation to get the deal done.’

‘Ability to dive deeply into a particular matter very rapidly and to gear up to ensure that everything is addressed. Impressive availability of the people involved.’

‘Ben Brafman was a constant reassuring and measured presence on our matter.’

‘Richard Needham stands out as having extensive experience in international corporate reorganisations. He is personable and a pleasure to work with. He gives useful, practical advice and has a deep understanding of what is important to clients.’

‘KPMG offer a unique blend of tax, legal and governance expertise which is highly valuable as a client. Well resourced and excellent levels of expertise and professionalism.’

‘I like how KPMG law always take a full scope grip of the engagement and makes sure that everything is considered. I also like their ability to work with other firms with an open mind and that they are working together for what is best for the client.’

‘Tanvir Dhanoa — excellent, very approachable, friendly, practical, unruffled and a really good lawyer.’

‘Ben Brafman — a good lawyer who is very helpful.’

‘Ben Brafman is best in class. Calm, positive and with a lot of knowledge. That is all you need to be a great partner.’

‘The team I dealt with worked as a single unit and were clear and precise in their communications. They took ownership of the full piece of work from inception to execution.’

‘They were able to provide clear solutions to a complex piece of planning and had the skill sets and competencies to make the whole process a lot more simple. Ultimately, you had total comfort that the work would be done correctly and to a very high standard – and that is exactly what happened.’

‘The team supported us in an efficient, effective and timely way.’

‘Gilbert Collison and his team at RSM UK LLP stand out for their ability to grasp the nuances of each situation, liaise internally to bring to bear firm wide expertise to the problem and provide us a comprehensive, practical and effective solution.’

‘Bahareh Rahmani is an associate I know well. She is quick to learn and proactive in her approach to matters and highly personable.’

‘RSM has helped us with corporate matters related to structuring, reorganisation, and liquidation. In all areas, they have provided outstanding and timely service, and I would recommend them heartily to others.’

‘A special mention to the expertise and clarity of thought that we have seen in our interactions with Gilbert Collison over the past several years.’

‘Gilbert Collison is top notch. I’d happily use him again. Switched on, accessible, highly effective and utterly professional. He also came up with suggestions and ideas that might improve the reorganisation.’