‘B P Collins deliver exceptional service and deliver quick, clean and concise commercial advice.’

‘There is a wealth of knowledge within the team that we have been able to draw from. They have been able to address all our diverse requirements from IP, data protection, exclusivity and the sharing of propriety information.’

‘B P Collins reacted very quickly during the Covid-19 pandemic and was able to offer a seamless service throughout.’

‘You always feel as though you have their undivided attention, they take the time to understand what your requirements are and what you hope to gain from a project and will guide you to that end if possible to do so within their remit.’

‘Alex Zachary works with you to understand your needs and objectives and ensures that the advice provided is done so in easy to understand, non-jargon language.’

‘Advice was well researched, thoughtful and timely. Careful consideration for my specific circumstances were given. I was very happy with the service.’

‘Both Alex Zachary and Beth Miel were very knowledgeable and considerate. I highly recommend them.’

‘Partners see through the issues faced and provide concise and clear advice to clients to enable them to have a strong grasp of the situation and enable informed decisions to be made. The B P Collins team is led by Simon Deans who is a leading exponent in driving through this culture of positive advice.’

‘They get the work done.’

‘Very responsible and knowledgable.’

‘What stands out about our experience with Dentons is the collaboration. It is very easy to tell theirs is a culture of delivering excellence to the client in a transparent and considered manner.’

‘Chris is incredibly hard working diligent and was able to summarise complex legal matters succinctly, therefore protecting us from information overload which may have distracted the sellers in their day to day work. Chris introduced Ryan Chia who acted as our Senior associate and we were delighted with his professionalism, diligence and hard work. At no point did we feel uncomfortable or uncertain in the process and this is credit to both these individuals and the heavy lifting that they provided during the transaction process. All individuals we dealt with (Chris, Ryan and associate Rebekah Hobbs) were all very personable.’

‘Flexible.’

‘Experienced in automation installation and IT contracts.’

‘Professional practice providing proactive and clearly presented legal advice to a range of clients. Fast to respond, friendly and reputable.’

‘Individuals are knowledgeable and communicate with a proactive and thorough approach which is clearly understood by clients.’

‘Very practical firm and advice. Do the basics well which is not always easy to achieve. Always on budget and fair with billing and cost management. Really seem to appreciate clients relationship.’

‘Andrew Harris provides pragmatic advice and his experience leads to real world solutions.’

‘Combines high quality legal expertise with excellent commerciality in approach and recommendations.’

‘Andrew Harris is very grounded and an effective provider of high quality commercial advice.’

‘Amit Nayyar blends deep technical legal expertise and excellent commercial acumen to get deals done. He also shows great willingness to support our organisation outside of deal processes whenever we have legal questions or general market queries. His smart and friendly approach to doing business is really beneficial, particularly in circumstances that need high levels of EQ to create forward momentum.’

‘Pragmatic advice with a friendly face. Excellent breadth of knowledge of the subject.’

‘Very impressed with Jonathan Smart who has wide knowledge of his subject and a creative and lively approach. He is often able to apply his awareness of trends in the sectors we work in and the law to good effect.’

‘Broad experience of M&A and working with PE transactions. Able to work with both founders and investors – clear understanding of both positions.’

‘Claire Checketts is outstanding.’

‘There are specialists in many different areas of law, so my needs are always met under one roof. I use Machins for all my business and personal legal advice.’

‘I work very closely with Sarah Liddiard for all of my commercial terms and she has always been excellent. Sarah always takes the time to fully understand the exact requirements and then works with me to find the best solution, keeping legal terms in a way that a non-legal person can understand. I always feel reassured knowing that I have Sarah on standby for advice in the fast paced world my business operates in.’

‘The key strength is partner involvement being a partner led service and an ability to communicate legal concepts in simple English.’

‘Unlike larger firms more advice is directly given by partners and senior staff rather than being delegated to more junior members of the team.’

‘The individuals that I work most closely with are Mark Pelopida, Nic Pestell and Jon Alvarez. Mark Pelopida in particular has the ability to give practical commercial advice and communicate in simple English. At the same time he gives realistic legal advice which helps clients make informed decisions.’

‘Mark Pelopida is a very experienced commercial solicitor who was very valuable when I was selling my business. He also has a good team behind him who are on the ball!’

‘The firm has a strong team covering all of the main areas of the law. As well as professional and technical expertise, the team members I have dealt with are all friendly, helpful and approachable. They work well together and have a good knowledge of what colleagues can do to help.’

‘The stand out individual is Mark Pelopida. His advice and execution on M&A deals is always first class. On every deal he builds a unique rapport with the client and with their advisers, eg accountants and bankers. His advice to the client, whilst being first class in terms of the law, is always given from the highest moral and ethical standpoint. The client knows that, if anyone can close a transaction on their behalf, it will be Mark.’

‘Specialist knowledge of the law.’

‘Flexible, friendly and tailored to our needs.’

‘Personal service like we are their only client. Very responsive and quickly understand what we need and plan how to achieve it. When you hit a problem, they give clear advice on how to deal with it to get to the right place.’

‘Very very commercial. Understand what we are trying to achieve and act like a partner at all times.’

‘Client service is second to none at SA Law and that sets them apart in the legal world. They have great people who make genuine effort to know and understand their clients and their businesses.’

‘Dedication to client service and ensuring they understand their clients’ wishes so that this becomes a key focus in their output.’

‘Very good wide expertise and skillset.’

‘Consistency in personal relationships at senior level.’

‘Mark Thompson has great breadth of corporate and capital market knowledge.’

‘I principally deal with Mark Thompson. He has a very good all round knowledge and is very practical in dealing within the M&A field.’

‘Allawee Albaghdadi is a standout partner in the sector – dedicated to performing to a deal timetable. Allawee sees the bigger picture on a transaction and has an instinctive ability to foresee how matters will unfold and work that to a client’s advantage.’

‘Kiall is very down-to-earth and easy to get on with. He focuses on getting the job done but not at the expense of getting it done properly. Kiall is commercially-minded and pragmatic and doesn’t take positions on issues needlessly. His drafting is good, as are his communication skills.’

‘Sherrards are always available and have the ability to respond quickly where required. The various members of the teams I have dealt with have always understood our requirements and delivered professional advice on time. Sherrards introduced a series of webinars during the pandemic which were a fantastic way to reach out to its clients and keep us informed. Sherrards have the ability to give excellent advice from a brilliantly friendly and professional team.’

‘We are not lawyers and what we need as clients is someone who we can communicate with us in a language we fully understand. Our main contact at Sherrards is Leigh Head who knows our industry and knows us, he knows how to communicate to us and this is extremely important.’

‘Corporate team are excellent.’

‘Kiall Bagnell is first class, understands client’s business and objectives, genuinely friendly, pleasant and competent.’

‘This is a top firm with its feet on the ground. The reason why they are my choice is that they understand people as well as the law and are focused and driven. Tell you as it is and wont let you down.’

‘The corporate and commercial team has in depth experience across multiple sectors and are never phased by a new matter.’

‘Leigh Head is my go to corporate and commercial Lawyer due to his experience, knowledge, excellent advice and always remaining calm.’

‘Knowledgeable lawyers, responsive and value for money.’

‘I have been introduced to 3 partners at this firm who specialise in different fields. All display a clear grasp of their roles and are able to deliver a client experience that I have not come across in other law firms. Professional, knowledgeable and likeable. The latter is absolutely key when it comes to retention of our business with them.’

‘James has been a key contact for our firm for years and always delivers in a fast and efficient manner. He also provides solid advice on the needs of our firm. In my 23 years of running a business which has a heavy emphasis on client service and delivering successful outcomes, he is one of the best lawyers I have come across.’

‘Debenhams Ottaway are all incredibly helpful and responsive in their approach. You know you can rely on them to give you professional and friendly advice.’

‘James Brawn is my stand-out individual at Debenhams Ottaway. I have worked with him for years and had prompt, courteous and solid advice. He is an excellent partner and very pragmatic and realistic in his approach to business.’

‘As a fellow lawyer it can sometimes be a challenge when working with opposing teams, I’m pleased to say that is never the case with Debenhams Ottaway – they are a very good team – a very strong corporate and commercial offering with a thorough grasp of the law while offering pragmatic commercialism which helps clients to achieve their goals.’

‘They are personable, approachable and always willing to listen.’

‘Their advice is clear, concise, and to the point.’

‘Andrew Yates has an excellent knowledge of corporate law and contract law. Always pragmatic.’

‘Working with Longmores gives access to resources within the practice that meet our needs as a smaller organisation. They have particularly supported us with commercial agreements with external parties and have been able to ensure we have the appropriate structures in place with third parties.’

‘The people we engage with at Longmores have an excellent knowledge in their field of expertise and are able to explain what needs doing to people with a non-legal background. Rina Sond has been particularly good on commercial matters and quickly understands our needs and offers proactive solutions which can sometimes be a linger and more time consuming process in other firms.’

‘We find the service direct and responsive to our needs. Rina Sond who we have been working with recently has been particularly helpful.’

‘I have been very impressed with Michael Budd who is the partner that Heads up the Corporate and Commercial Team. I have found him to be very knowledge and practical in his approach.’