Corporate and commercial: Liverpool in North West

‘Superb level of client interaction, and senior advisor engagement even on small/non-complex transactions. Brabners see the importance of the client, no matter how small a given job may be.’

‘Always helpful, friendly and responsive regardless of department.’

‘Always knowledgeable and there appears to always be someone in the team with relevant experience to deal with any scenario that crops up.’

‘Nik White, Managing partner. It is good to have Nik as a primary contact. His personal involvement in overseeing our relations with Brabners is efficient and effective. He is very approachable and has a good grasp of our requirements in a pragmatic and down to earth way. He is always quick to place each issue with a member of the team well placed to help us.

‘There is a good collaborative approach with clients. I greatly appreciate that they are available, respond well and in good time to correspondence and generally are great in a crisis’

‘Honest and straightforward advice. Advised of multiple options/solutions where they exist – and the benefits of each option are clearly articulated to enable a sound decision to be made.’

‘Broad knowledge across the team. Responsive and able to meet tight deadlines. Pragmatic advice that takes into account competing priorities / resources.’

‘Brabners are a very professional firm with a down to earth approach. They are always on hand to offer their support wherever they can and regularly check-in to make sure you are happy with their service. ’

‘O’Connors Corporate and Commercial team have been advising us in the sale of our financial services business. Their knowledge of the complexities of selling a business regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority has been particularly helpful as we have been going through the process and they have guided us through every step along the way, ensuring we get the best value for our business and don’t leave us exposed to any future risks. ’

‘John Spofforth has led the team working with us and he has provided his professional expertise throughout the process, frequently working long hours to provide us with an excellent level of service. He has explained the legal complexities and jargon associated with legal agreements particularly well and has helped us secure the right deal for our business.’

‘The team at O’Connors focus on giving high-quality practical, pragmatic corporate and commercial advice and then provide the technical legal support to implement the advice. As a result, the firm provides a solution-based offering rather than merely legal services and the partners are viewed by their clients as business advisers and part of the clients’ team as well as lawyers. ’

‘John Spofforth has demonstrated on numerous occasions his exceptional ability to see through potential issues/problems faced by clients and to identify solutions which achieve not only his clients’ aims and objectives but are also acceptable to all parties involved in a transaction.’

‘They have a genuine passion for supporting ambition and are really creative in their solutions to problems. A really great sounding board and extension of the team!’

‘I have used them for a number of transactions and always feel 100% confident that I am receiving the very best there is in advice and support .’

‘A unique combination of cutting edge legal knowledge and commercial business understanding. Their ability to not only act as a firm of solicitors but as trusted business advisers based on many years of combined business ownership and entrepreneurship. Taking a practical approach to completing a transaction both in good time and having added value in negotiations. A unique understanding of the U.K. and US litigation funding markets, having participated in several high profile deals. Truly taking the time to understand a business and build personal relationships with key stakeholders.’

‘Some of the most responsive, beyond competent solicitors you would ever want to assist in any corporate matter. Attentive and responsive beyond any expectations anyone could have.’

‘We have used the team at DTM several times for commercial work, property and employment. The approach has always been one of collaboration and the feeling of an extension of our own company in approachability and the desire to find solutions.’

‘Alison Brennan – Incredibly capable, engaged and solution-led. ’

‘We have worked with DTM legal over a large transaction. We found the team, led by Phillip Whitehurst to be knowledgeable, efficient and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Phil Whitehurst has an excellent reputation and we found his experience invaluable with great communication during a complicated transaction.’

‘They are truly an extension to our business, the are always on hand and really help us with every legal aspect of our business. They are always responsive, highly knowledgeable and have been a lifeline for us. ’

‘The team is highly responsive, and commercial. We enjoy working with them as they fully understand our business and what we are trying to achieve. They understand our need for fast results, and our requirements for flexibility. We feel that we get value for money, which is why we have stayed with them for several years.’