‘Richard Oman is the individual we use the most and we have worked a lot with Sarah Jay. As a team, they’ve been excellent. They’ve always been able to draw on what is a very deep team whenever they’ve needed to.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard delivered a highly innovative and technology-driven solution.’

‘The depth and breadth of Addleshaw Goddard’s banking team is what sets them apart from their peers outside London.’

‘Quick, adaptable and responsive.’

‘DLA Piper offers a first class service with evening and weekend working commonplace when necessary to get a deal done against a tight deadline. The firm clearly has the resources to cope with heavy workloads and challenging deadlines.’

‘Joe Frew is first class – he makes himself available whenever needed and is a really good sounding board for chatting through complex issues.’

‘Incredible commercial awareness and commercial approach to disputes. The firm goes above and beyond in positioning the client in the best possible place in order to ensure good outcomes. Very strategic and no-nonsense when it comes to the opposition.’

‘Rebecca Williams has to be one of the foremost lawyers in the asset finance field. Excellent knowledge, fantastic commercial approach and quickly grasps the key issues of the case. Encourages clients in the right direction with great advice which rapidly moves cases along without wasting fees.’

‘The team knows our documents and our company very well and do give us extremely good service.’

‘Matthew Christmas – very responsive to requests and proactively keeps in touch if he sees others in the market with experiences that could be relevant to us.’

‘Alastair Carruthers – does most of our transactions, has a really good relationship with our legal department. Excellent service.’

‘Knowledgeable, pragmatic, commercial and always very quick to respond.’

‘The team takes of all of the issues at hand. Bring them to the attention of the client and resolve the issues.’

‘Alice Casey is an outstanding member of the banking team. She takes ownership and doesn’t let anything slip.’

‘They put the client at the centre of everything they do and provide concise relevant advice in a timely manner, this coming at a competitive price.’

‘Debra Cooper stands out as leading that client interaction being accessible at all times as well as being supportive to the client relationship at all levels allowing the development of our own staff.’

‘The team is superbly led by Claire Shepherd – she is always available to take your call, flexible and solutions-driven and the team surrounding her are fully supportive detailed and diligent’

‘Claire Shepherd – fun to work with, light-hearted, enthusiastic, clever, target driven, diligent and keen to help.’

‘The team comprise some excellent banking lawyers, but in particular, they are partner-led. Many large law firms continually delegate work down to the most junior lawyer. Squires do not seem to do this.’

‘Claire Shepherd is an outstanding lawyer and just the sort of wellspring of advice and commercial common sense you need advising you on a financing transaction. Advice is clear, concise and practical and you feel that Claire will support you throughout a deal from start to finish.’

‘James Szerdy is my main contact – excellent in every way, knowledgeable, helpful, experienced approachable, adaptable, fair on fees, can-do attitude. James is the reason I use DWF.’

‘Responsive, professional, and pragmatic. Made resources available at very short notice. Unphased by complicated arrangements, and ensured that completion deadlines were met. Distance execution of documentation is hugely beneficial.’

‘Responsive, professional, and pragmatic with a human ‘face’. Made resources available at very short notice. Unphased by complicated arrangements, and ensured that completion deadlines were met.’

‘They were excellent on the transactions we were involved in and a pleasure to deal with. Very responsive and proactive in bringing the issues to a head and dealing with them.’

‘Jill Parker was very organised and drove the transaction forward. She is very practical and keen to find solutions.’

‘We enjoy a very good relationship with the partner who fronts and deals with the instructions. This is a welcome difference to other firms who delegate a lot of the work.’

‘Paul Crighton is a pleasure to deal with and gets the job done.’

‘The TLT team are always on hand and someone at any level is happy to step in to help at short notice. They provide clear feedback and where they can, keep things simple.’

‘Very solid team. This team offers exceptional value for money in the mid market. Solid lawyers, undertand client objectives quickly and get you to those objectives efficinently. Enjoyable to work with too.’

‘Paul Crighton is the complete banking partner in my opinion. Whether the solution requires technical skill, commercial nous or practical experience, Paul has the answers to get you there. Industrious, focused and a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team comprises knowledgeable & approachable professionals who are good at talking through issues & risks in building solutions.’

‘Graham Ball and Melanie Hilton are both good at providing balanced advice, pointing out any risks to proposed approaches.’

‘A highly personable team. Enjoyable to work alongside whilst also carrying out work in a professional and highly competent manner. Communicate well throughout a transaction and the depth of team means that there is always someone to pick up work to meet tight timescales when required.’

‘Melanie Hilton is very strong technically and commercially minded.’

‘They know exactly what we need and where there are issues provide a suitable suite of solutions with recommendations on the most appropriate one. They also proactively chase the deal.’

‘The team in Manchester are approachable and with every problem they provide a solution. They are always available and have hit all deadlines we have set. They are truly a firm that goes above and beyond assisting us make our clients experience as smooth as possible.’

‘They are always available and provide strong support. I have had many issues that could have killed deals if it were not for Fieldfisher who provided the solution.’

‘Fieldfisher are currently my go to legal firm across our panel of firms. First class service in every regard. Can’t speak highly enough of them.’

‘Quality of work is A1 and always timely. I have absolute confidence in their delivery. Charlotte Round is our key contact.’

‘Professional individuals with a can-do attitude who not only advise of any potential issues but also provide a way that these can be resolved to protect all concerned.’

‘They have a very strong relationship management ethic, building relationships through understanding the client business requirements as well as the individuals they interact with. Proactive team members driving transactions through to successful completion within agreed timelines. Value for money fee structure.’

‘We have an exceptionally strong relationship with George MacMillan and Alison Kellett. They provide clear and commercial guidance, and excellent service.’

‘The individuals seek to build strong one to one relationships with client team members and become an extension of the lending team reflecting the values and behaviours of the client. The team strive to provide a consistent, first-class service including supporting the client with training and ad hoc query support.’

‘George MacMillan is a standout partner.’

‘The team is exactly that – a team – and there is always someone available to provide a fee quote or assist with queries on a particular transaction.’

‘The team have provided excellent support through our refinancing project, very responsive and ultimately have worked tirelessly alongside us to deliver the project on time, ensuring the right governance arrangements are place and ensuring all parties, from board through to finance team, have a robust understanding of the transaction and what is needed from them.’

‘The team have been outstanding in the support they have provided throughout the last two years. Their ability to break down complex legal documentation into a way that is understandable for a range of audiences has been fantastic.’

‘Willing to stand up against unreasonable requests from the other side, but strong enough to be able to advise where compromise can be made in order to achieve a deal. Excellent technical skills and good matter administration throughout the team.’

‘Neil Waller managed complex, interlocking negotiations with a wide variety of parties skilfully and doggedly to deliver outcomes within challenging timescales.’

‘The uniqueness that we have found using Weightmans is their personal service. Further to this is their willingness to support, to ensure that their clients understand everything that is presented to them and also their dedication to ensuring that our best interests are put forward. Their advice, support and understanding has been second to none.’

‘Patricia Grinyer in particular needs to be commended on her personal and professional approach. She has been able to navigate a particularly complex situation with a range of different parties involved and has done her best at ensuring that we as her client is represented in the best manner whilst also ensuring that all parties are heard.’

‘Very hands-on approach when providing advice, always well structured.’

‘Doesn’t feel as though working to billable time, equally costs remain sensible. Very quick turnaround on work ensuring all bases are covered. Patricia Grinyer in the team is always a pleasure to work with.’