‘The transaction brought in several legal disciplines. The team operated seamlessly, with all of its members fully up to speed all the way through the transaction which requires both good leadership and great communication between the team members.’

‘There was great transparency with the billing as well as a very sensible approach to billing team members’ time such that we were very happy with the cost of achieving the outcome in the context of the transaction itself.’

‘Marek Petecki is a superb lawyer, client relationship partner and team leader. We had to navigate some challenging issues which required not just legal knowledge but also valuable guidance in how best to implement the advice.’

‘Ellen Lambrix was exceptional in leading our IP advice, a fundamental part of the transaction. She concluded the negotiations around the sale effectively and efficiently. She is a joy to work with.’

‘Louise Eldridge is an excellent lawyer with a keen eye for detail, commercially astute and with an exceptional reputation for mid-market M&A.’

‘Excellent firm to deal with. Good advice, proactive and pragmatic.’

‘Louise Eldridge is outstanding. Available, proactive and pragmatic advice.’

‘Partner led, highly pragmatic and commercial team driven by results.’

‘Sage Revell – relentless drive,  focused and ambitious.’

‘Mark Dorff – safe pair of hands, problem solver, pragmatic.’

‘Tracy Fisher – easily the most accessible and pragmatic tax lawyer I have worked with.’

‘Our partners, Neil Foster and Tim Davison have a wealth of experience in deals in our sector, from both sides of the table. This means that we can be sure we know what is market for terms and negotiate more effectively.’

‘Both Neil and Tim are always available and a pleasure to speak with. They understand that for a growing start-up that legal costs can be expensive, and are always looking for ways to work together and minimise costs to help us grow and create a profitable future for all of us.’

‘The individuals were very well balanced in different areas of law meaning we get a wider variety of input for our dollar. Extremely well spoken and articulate with a sense of humor when required.’

‘The team at Fladgate are exactly what you would look for in a team of professionals – courteous, highly responsive, always open to listening and providing structured advice which includes creative solutions.’

‘Anthony Shatz is highly knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic. He truly influenced the transaction by providing business related feedback. We greatly appreciate working with him and the team.’

‘The team delivered exceptional services with tight deadlines. The quality of work was remarkable and the team was very proactive in offering different solutions.’

‘Anthony Shatz is a remarkable lawyer, very pragmatic and customer oriented. Mary Liu also worked with our company in the project and she also proved to be a very efficient and talented lawyer.’

‘Extremely pragmatic – very responsive and easy to work with. One partner and one associate on the M&A side and it worked a dream – deal got done at lightning speed. They worked really well with the lawyer for the sell side, no adversity or acrimony, meaning the business relationship was in tact given the target’s team were joining us post deal.’

‘Jamie Hamilton – pragmatic, responsive, gets things done. Excellent communication on deal progress and fees. Would recommend him to any company looking for an M&A lawyer.’

‘The team had an excellent ability to simplify complex legal terms so that we could understand them effectively. Throughout the deal the level of responsiveness and work ethic was exceptional which ensured we completed the deal by the agreed completion date.’

‘Fox Williams is unique because they have a big pool of specialised departments. The most important factor is that the various teams work extremely well with each other.’

‘The leader of the M&A team who handled my case, Paul Osborne, is an extremely knowledgeable and professional advisor, also the rest of team and all the other in hbiuse specialist stood out impressively.’

‘The team I worked with were calm and experienced in my industry and gave good counsel at all junctures of the deal.’

‘Mary Elliott – partner; industry expertise and practical solutions to hurdles that are presented in any deal.’

‘Chien-Wei Lui – associate; very calm under pressure and swift responses when necessary.’

‘Very dedicated to customer and informative.’

‘Sophisticated and friendly.’

‘Jo Evans is extremely knowledgeable, approachable and explains potential issues is a very clear and simple manner.’

‘Both Jo Evans and Joe Lythgoe were dedicated and conscious of potential impacts on the transaction if deadlines slipped. Both made themselves consistently available to ensure the deal was on track. Particularly great at ironing out issues as they arose, quickly and effectively.’

‘Lewis Silkin has an outstanding corporate M&A team. Great business acumen, very strong negotiating skills and an unrivalled knowledge of the communications and tech industries.’

‘Very approachable, professional and have the full suite of services for a regional firm.’

‘Keith Syson – a titan of corporate law.’

‘Practical and hands-on team, outstanding availability and partner involvement.’

‘Jenny is an outstanding corporate lawyer, quick on her feet and really knowledgeable.’

‘Solid and dependable team, excellent client engagement and very responsive. Proactive at finding billing and creative solutions to ensure a range of deal sizes and structures can be efficiently resourced and catered for.’

‘Joe Bedford is an excellent partner. He provides superb, commercial advice and is extremely responsive to feedback. He is able to tailor his negotiating style as required and is enjoyable to work with.’

‘Krishna Patel is an excellent senior associate who moves the transaction along.’

‘A big enough team to deal with all the various aspects of closing out a deal, yet still allowing for the personal touch.’

‘Stuart Mathews was our lead partner – a very personable individual, and able to explain complex legal issues in layman’s language. A real asset to the firm.’

‘We have had the benefit of working with a strong team headed by Tim Nye, who is incredibly creative and willing to think outside of the box in order to help us achieve our commercial objectives, often in situations that require navigating complex issues within tight timeframes.’

‘The team at Trowers know our business inside out, and it really does feel like they are an extension of our in-house legal function.’

‘We rely on Tim Nye for all of our corporate needs. He is always available and attentive, with a real can-do attitude. He is not afraid of thinking outside of the box to come up with creative solutions to often very complex problems and structures.’

‘We rely on Kyle Holling for all our real estate needs. He has in depth legal and market knowledge of the affordable housing space and is my first port of call on real estate matters. He is very responsive and is happy to be available to answer ad hoc queries when required.’

‘Excellent team with good collaboration, prompt responses and truly partner led process which instils confidence.’

‘Nick Harrisingh is consistently reliable, communicative and knowledgeable on all size of transactions and brings in colleagues where appropriate with little fuss.’

‘The team were highly responsive, tailored their advice very specifically to the SME client, were cost-conscious without cutting corners and gave clear explanations underlying their thinking. They gave meaningful insight into the likely thinking of the other side and were equally capable of charm and menace as the situation required, without burning bridges.’

‘Richard Lane and India Benjamin were efficient, experienced, didn’t need things explaining twice, deeply understood and could articulate the client’s needs intimately – without any condescension. A pleasure to deal with.’

‘They brought in specialists (tax, employment, IT etc) as required and managed their input and billing well. They dealt with the corporate finance adviser very well and managed a closing and earn out payment date without stress for the client.’

‘In addition to their legal work, which was excellent, they were particularly good at working with the management and shareholders, most of whom had not been involved in a transaction like this before.’

‘Excellent mid-market firm with broad knowledge and experience. They embrace technology (such as Kudocs), but draw on all of the experience that their history provides.’

‘Jon Haley – Knowledgeable, intelligent, genial and highly commercial.’

‘David Copping – Impressive expert in all commercial and intellectual property matters. A go-to person.’

‘Commercial approach to the process, ensuring the deal completed in a timely manner.’

‘Ashley Reeback is friendly, approachable but commercial!’

‘A solid team led by Gillian White. Focus on key issues and communicate well.’

‘Access to and responsiveness of partners.’

‘As well as accessibility and responsiveness, demeanor and knowledge is particularly strong.’

‘McGuireWoods LLP has a diverse team of lawyers who make the effort to understand the commercial objectives of their clients in depth. The team is nimble and is able to adapt in dealing with challenging personalities that come along with M&A deals of this size.’

‘Mehboob Dossa has been a veteran at McGuireWoods since before the establishment of its London office in 2009. We have worked with him for over 15 years; he has a very personable approach to clients and understands the value of compounded relationships.’

‘Highly competent at a technical level. Very much a partner-led practice.’

‘The team is excellent, very responsive and their attention to detail is impressive.’

‘We work with Michaela Britton mostly on M&A matters. She is an excellent professional and I really like working with her. She tackles complex matters with ease and can address difficult and pressing situations with composure and effectively and efficiently sort out things.’

‘We work with Joanne Vengadesan on various matters, and I would like to praise her professionalism and work ethic.’

‘The team are very experienced and provide good and timely advice. They also have the ability to be commercial when required.’

‘They are very responsive and have great technical knowledge.’

‘What distinguishes the team is its understanding of both the commercial and legal challenges facing small entrepreneur-led businesses, gained from its experience of and learning from complications arising with deals for its clients that come from many different sectors.’

‘John Woodhouse is a standout corporate lawyer. Highly intelligent, experienced, unflappable and commercially-minded. Laura Gillard supports him effectively.’

‘They are exceptionally thorough and always responsive. They are also very clear always.’

‘Andrew Cooke, in particular, can always be relied upon to respond quickly with clarity and thoroughness.’

‘Strong commercial mindset. Large firm capability in a smaller team.’

‘Nigel Taylor makes a partner-led offering work well and is supported by excellent associates and related disciplines available to assist. Nigel has a unique experience and insight in to our sector and extensive transaction experience with us. He is able to take a pro-active stance throughout with his knowledge of our appetite for risk etc.’

‘Friendly, efficient, collaborative, pragmatic and solutions based approach to transactions which works well for us as we build our brand as a major acquirer in our sector.’

‘Real industry experience and knowledge at partner level and thorough understanding of issues and our position from associates.’

‘Personalised service that makes a difference and old fashioned partner-led communication. As a CEO, it’s the perfect level of support.’

‘My partner is exceptional is offering options and alternative solutions, but also pragmatic depending on the matter.’

‘Wedlake Bell team was great at solving complex problems and distilling them to simplified achievable solutions. Their approach is very professional and strongly focused on what is best for the client.’

‘Stephen Callender is one of, if not the best solicitor I know. His calm and composed manner always helps find the best solution to any complex problem. He has my interest at heart every single time and always focuses on doing the right thing.’

‘The team were very impressive and helped us massively navigate a deal which was quite complex. They suggested various mechanisms and fixes throughout, and always gave us a great view from multiple team members which I personally enjoyed as things were debated and discussed as a team helping us to reach the right position. I would highly recommend Wiggin.’

‘All team members brought different attributes to the deal. The leadership and client management skills felt very personalised and I felt like I was being supported by a really diligent and skilled team. The team’s knowledge of similar deals in our sector was also a massive win for us.’

‘Good all-round knowledge with a very pragmatic and commercial approach to getting things done. Excellent guides and sounding board for me and my management team.’

‘I have worked with Ben Whitelock on a number of transactions. He’s an experienced and commercially-minded lawyer with an excellent team of associates, juniors and individual subject matter experts. Always available and just as willing to advise when to push a point as when not.’

‘Wiggin provides a true partner-led service at extremely competitive rates. They are flexible in their approach to billing and fees, which has been extremely helpful in recent times whilst still maintaining first rate client care.’

‘Jason Fisher stands out. Always available, easily able to go toe to toe with much larger global firms whist providing first class client service and technical legal advice.’

‘Strong expertise, knowledge, availability of practice areas.’

‘Availability, flexibility, knowledge, personalities.’

‘I cannot speak highly enough of Sharon Whitehouse’s exceptional performance during our M&A/corporate restructuring. Her expertise, professionalism, and dedication were invaluable, resulting in a smooth and successful restructuring process. I highly recommend her services.’

‘Very experienced corporate department. Clarity of communication is their key strength. Clients like working with their straightforward approach.’

‘Una Deretic is an experienced and first-class operator. Diligent, hardworking and clear communicator. Focusses on key deliverables and not minutiae.’

‘I found the Blake Morgan team to be highly skilled and experienced lawyers who have a deep understanding of the corporate world and its legal complexities.’

‘The firm’s approach is client-centric, and they take the time to understand their clients’ unique needs and goals. Martin and his team are highly knowledgeable and experienced in most areas of corporate law, including capital markets regulation and corporate governance.’

‘Martin Kay has great attention to detail and his dedication to getting the job done right is truly impressive. Martin is always available to answer questions, provide guidance, and offer support throughout the client relationship, not only on transactions.’

‘Understanding, flexible and take the time to understand client needs.’

‘Richard Elliott has shown time and time again to be clear, precise, very knowledgeable and a real asset for any M&A deal.’

‘Wide range of capabilities within the team and ability to designate staff at the appropriate level. We have confidence in the advice given. Also good at introductions to excellent providers in non-legal areas.’

‘We receive service from Browne Jacobson staff who look after all our needs but introduce members of the team from other specific areas as required. This gives continuity and ensures that key members of their team have an excellent knowledge of our business which has seen constant change over the period since their appointment. I would give special mention to Sandra Wong and Harry Pearson.’

‘Extremely switched-on team with a strong, pragmatic, commercial approach to getting deals across the line.’

‘Fabrizio Carpanini is very attentive and a master of detail. Kept abreast of the intricate details throughout the deal process and wherever he happened to be in the world!’

‘Harsha Goel is a very smart young lawyer. His methodical working methods were much needed and valued throughout the twists and turns of the deal.’

‘Very personable and explain everything in detail.’

‘Friendly and considerate with a unique ability to feel what clients feel.’

‘It is very rare to find a team that are so committed to you as a client.’

‘Great people and an honest pleasure to deal with.’

‘They made my transaction easy to deal with by being available with quick responses.’

‘The team combines pragmatism and commercial acumen with detailed legal know how – they practice ‘the business of law’. Their broad experience allows them to anticipate the drivers and likely approaches taken by counterparts, which helped enormously in shaping documents and finding solutions and compromises.’

‘Impressive levels of client service, responsiveness and willingness to work collaboratively with other advisors to get the right result for the client. Highly technical team and able to think through practical solutions.’

‘It is a pleasure to work with Claire Rigby on transactions – she is professional, responsive and always puts the client’s needs first. She and her team work proactively and collaboratively with the client’s wider advisor team to secure the right result on a timely basis for the client.’

‘The team successfully combined a highly technical skill base with a straightforward and pragmatic approach. They wear their expertise lightly and build incredibly supportive and effective deal teams.’

‘Claire Rigby is authoritative and informed but highly personable and enjoyable to work with. She understands the value of a close knit deal team across all advisors and works hard to deliver that.’

‘Antony Cotton is responsive, agile and really drives momentum on transactions. He has a no-nonsense approach and knows when to cut to the chase.’

‘Antony Cotton took a hands-on approach, led the client through the legals on a sale process producing a great result for the client. Antony consistently made himself available, clearly making the client a priority.’

‘Claire Rigby drove the deal from a legal perspective and was very collaborative with other sell-side advisers. Communicated on a regular basis which made for a well-run sales process, with both financial and legal advisers working in harmony.’

‘High availability and responsiveness. A pragmatic view of the deals.’

‘A consistently high standard of advice across all teams and the members of each team together with a willingness to take time to understand business needs and client aspirations all combined with a speed of response we have seldom experienced from other legal advisers.’

‘Hourly rates compare very favourably with other similar practices and time spent is kept to a minimum given the expertise and experience of all individuals advising.’

‘Daniel Bellau took time to understand our business and the intricacies of the deal we had struck with the buyer, ensuring that all documentation reflected the complex detail required in our business sector. We always considered that he represented us fairly and robustly when appropriate.’

‘Nilufar Shahpanahi worked tirelessly throughout a protracted transaction to ensure we achieved completion. She was always available to discuss concerns.’

‘We regularly work with Alexandre Terrasse and his team on cross-border M&A transactions and English corporate law issues. Alexandre and his team are very responsive and their work is of high quality. Their approach to cases is pragmatic and their responses are adapted to each type of client.’

‘Alexandre is pragmatic, constructive, proactive and reactive. His responses are adapted to each of the issues dealt with and allow us to move forward with confidence in complex situations.’

‘It is a true partner-led service it doesn’t just say that it is and a true team where members can dip in and out of projects and the service level, expertise and historical client knowledge is not impaired. Lots of firms say it but few actually deliver that.’

‘Francis Dalton is gifted technically with an ability to distill and explain complicated points and find practical commercial solutions with a really pragmatic approach – a pleasure to work with.’

‘Jon Sweet – experience, wisdom, responsiveness, just excellent to deal with.’

‘Great blend of knowledge and commercial awareness.’

‘Ben Devons is my go-to lawyer to refer all corporate clients. Very good on detail. Calm and composed, but robustly defends clients on key issues.’

‘The team is commercially agile and very reactive in understanding objectives. Extremely reactive and well-organised, always meeting deadlines. Professional approach with a personal touch.’

‘The understanding and personal support that is provided across the team is unprecedented, Highly recommend them.’

‘The level of care and speciality that was used in our company buyout was well beyond what we had expected. MH seem to have a specialist for every area of the process, which leads to a smooth transaction. Communication is also outstanding across the board.’

‘David Baverstock, Daniel Jacob, Rima Mehay, Despina Devons, to name a few, are all outstanding.’

‘They always responded appropriately and in a timely manner, pointing out the necessary risks and responding with realistic flexibility.’

‘David Ponsford is thoughtful, technically savvy and commercial.’

‘The team is big enough to cover the necessary areas, and it is small enough to run effectively and efficiently. It is important from the client’s perspective to ensure, as much as possible, the consistency in terms of quality, responsiveness, commercial awareness and reliable delivery.’

‘David Ponsford definitely stands out. He is always very responsive, ensuring clients have his attention. More importantly, his commercial awareness and practical approach is definitely an asset for the client to success in a transaction. Undoubtedly very competent in the area he has been advising.’

‘The team is clearly very knowledgeable and dedicated to their clients. Their level of technical knowledge is unrivalled by any other. They go above and beyond to deliver the results the clients want. I know I can always depend on their profound expertise and professionalism.’

‘I have worked with them for numerous years and they are always extremely efficient. They always exceed my expectations with their service. David Ponsford, David Irwin, David Phillips and Phil Berry are just a few names that I could mention.’

‘The absolute key here is that you are hiring a team. However big or small a job/transaction is, there is always a team that is supporting you directly. They bring out the best-in-class expertise even if in the background, so one doesn’t need to look elsewhere.’

‘They listen before they offer advice. David Ponsford and his team have always taken a very collaborative approach enabling us to play out various alternatives before taking a particular course of action in our transactions.’

‘Great availability, professional, and great service.’

‘They understand big deals and little deals and the client’s needs going into them. They have a good price point for billing, adjusting to meet the deal numbers. A very good experience from a knowledge of the industry and efficiency of service.’

‘Dearbhla Quigley is truly phenomenal. She is practical, down to earth, with a deep understanding of sophisticated deals and financial instruments. The value proposition on fees is profound – we will use them any day, all day.’

‘The team is always commercially thinking along and helps to finding solutions to complex situations or dilemmas.’

‘The Corporate Commercial team led by Clive Halperin has got a great combination of an exceptional skill set and the ability to exceed expectations that a client as. I believe that what differs GSC Solicitors from other law firms is their commerciality and legal talent that translates through every aspect of dealing with their clients as well as consistently hard work to understand the client and to get to the heart of client’s business coupled with good value for money.. Real problem solvers and highly professional and business focussed. They are also very nice people to deal with so you feel that absolutely nothing can ever go wrong when you have GSC people on your team. Altogether, this leads to a great long-term relationship.’

‘The commercial advice provided by Clive Halperin was exceptional. This was truly a client-focused service where it was not just about receiving the best possible commercial advice but also understanding what the client needs. Clive assisted me on a variety of commercial aspects and helped me set up one of my businesses. One of the aspects of Clive’s approach is his innovative and entrepreneurial thinking that at times may go beyond just law. I felt very well looked after. I also appreciated Clive’s authentically warm personality, quick responses and his support. I would highly recommend Clive to future clients also for his star quality, profound knowledge and legal talent.’

‘National coverage, international reach.’

‘Bryan Bletso – commercial, external perspective, international outlook.’

‘It’s the go to place for any legal-related aspect, as they cover a wide range of subjects and provide very quick and thoughtful advice.’

‘For us, they are more than a service provider. They are long time partners with a long relationship and track record with us. This enables the team, and Ben Gale in particular, to provide very knowledgable insights taking into account our own specificities.’

‘Edward Dawes displayed significant confidence, expertise and efficiency.’

‘Edward Dawes is clearly an expert in his field and deals courteously but firmly in negotiations which got the deal done. Drafting was concise and explanations were given willingly whenever required.’

‘The team were so knowledgeable in the M&A space. They were constantly adequately resourced for a fast turnaround and wide range of skills and it was cost-effective for 5-star service and ability. I was delighted with the team and the service they provided. It really assisted us in getting the traction done in all areas.’

‘The work ethic was superb, we needed to work some long days and weekends in order to get the transaction done. They were on hand to answer any questions from my team or the buyer’s team late at night and at weekends, helping us get things done super efficiently.’

‘Jonathan Thornton is great – providing practical workable solutions to complex business problems.’

‘Russell-Cooke is a vastly experienced company that delivers a high-level service to its clients. As a specialist tax firm, we work closely with solicitors, and Russell Cooke collaborated well with us, assisting us to plan the transaction.’

‘Rachael was very knowledgeable and spent time explaining the transaction to our client in a pragmatic way. This transaction incorporated an aspect we had never worked with before, however, Rachael understood the concept and delivered a suite of legal documents in a timely manner.’

‘They were technically extremely strong, giving us tremendous confidence that they would not miss anything. They gave us the very strong feeling that they were on our side and determined to represent our interests at every stage in the process.’

‘Emma Shipp is a fantastic lawyer. Technically very strong, incredible attention to detail, calm, clear, dogged, patient, with a good sense of humour as well. She was a great ally and made the whole process easier than it would otherwise have been. She was ably supported by Olivia Bailhe and Alex Canning who were also excellent throughout.’

‘The team are knowledgeable, responsive and willing to work work with a client to achieve the best outcome for our mutual client.

‘Close working relationship with the business, transparency and communication combine to make an efficient and effective relationship.’

‘Breadth of knowledge, speed of engagement and willingness to interact to take context and provide advice.’

‘Casual collaborative approach. You have access to the various skills within the company.’

‘Casual approach, understanding the key points and not making a big issue on non-commercial stuff.’

‘Their team comprises highly skilled professionals with extensive expertise in their respective fields. Collaboration is at the heart of their practice.’

‘When comparing SM&B to other firms, they stand out, with a strong commitment to collaboration, innovative technology, client-centric approach, diversity, and customised solutions tailored to us and the various projects we have.’

‘Neal Hodges possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in corporate law and related areas. He has a deep understanding of the complexities of business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities regulations, and other relevant fields.’

‘Neal is adept at identifying key issues, analysing risks, and devising innovative solutions to complex problems.’

‘The M&A corporate team at SMB provide sensible, commercial advice to their clients to ensure that the deal moves forward in their clients best interests.’

‘Natalie Wright and Neal Hodges are star quality corporate lawyers, especially when it comes to M&A. They are my go-to legal team every time.’