‘A broad offering of specialisms enables robust advice to be given in the most complex cases.’

‘Good combination of regulatory and trust law knowledge.’

‘The Eversheds team provide commercial and pragmatic advice, tailored to the needs of the situation.’

‘They go out of their way to support their clients with their advice and support.’

‘Jenna Poulton is a top-quality lawyer, she is very strong technically, and a strident advocate for her client’s position.’

‘Jenna Poulton has a good appreciation of both commercial and strategic considerations.’

‘Eversheds are a quality advisor who combine detailed focus with commerciality.’

‘My main contacts, Jenna Poulton and Andrew Jordan, give straight forward, clear advice backed by experience and strong sector expertise.’

‘The team at Gateley Legal are excellent communicators who go above and beyond to ensure the efficient progression of the cases in which they provide legal advice.’

‘Victoria Portman has an ability to cut through the issues on a case and get to the key points in order to find a resolution. She is responsive and very much puts her all into getting a positive result.’

‘Very experienced and commercial in approach. Good communication style and organised – they make it clear in advance the timelines, deadlines and set expectations for delivery or input.’

‘Responsive, technically strong. Always on hand to discuss through topics and cover practical application.’

‘Attention to detail and personal service set the firm apart in the local area. They can mobilise a diverse and multifaceted team to deal with the largest of matters when required to.’

‘The friendly and personal nature of communication. They are all razor sharp as well, which helps.’

‘Gateley’s restructuring practice is a highly pragmatic and commercial business, whilst also being technically strong. They understand the wider commercial position on a transaction rather than focusing on unimportant legal points, which is essential to us where we typically complete a deal under significant time pressure.’

‘Daniel French is the reason we use Gateley, he is a true market leader and always “has the back” of his client, with risk always appropriately considered whilst demonstrating a clear understanding of the commercial position of any engagement.’

‘Aaron Harlow is a solicitor who’s prepared to give an opinion which is becoming rarer and rarer!’

‘Practical and commercial and very responsive.’

‘Experienced, knowledgeable, commercial and pragmatic.’

‘Good value.’

‘John Jeffreys is a hands-on commercial insolvency lawyer with a huge amount of experience.’

‘John Jeffreys always responds quickly, and his work is best in class.’

‘I find the team’s approach to be fast, effective and agile.’

‘They are ready to move at short notice to deliver a great outcome.’

‘Alan Meiklejohn understands both the strategic and detailed objectives of the issues and works hard to find a solutions-based outcome.’

‘Sam Payne is commercially astute and able to leverage those positions.’

‘The team headed by Sam Payne is well rounded, pragmatic and cost effective, covering all types of corporate insolvency assignments.’

‘Sam Payne is a very commercial pragmatic restructuring solicitor who had experience in dealing with a very wide range of challenging assignments.’

‘I have worked with Shakespeare Martineau for 15 years. I find all of the team to be conscientious, hard-working and dedicated to providing a good response to queries raised on any of the cases they’re handling. They work collaboratively and try to ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved.’

‘Andrew Taylor is knowledgeable, commercial and approachable. He will give advice in a timely manner and will ensure his team always delivers good service.’

‘Ready to go the extra mile to ensure a high-quality service and putting the client first.’

‘Andrew Taylor and his team are professional, proactive and diligent.’

‘Andrew Taylor strikes the right balance between ensuring the client’s position is protected and achieving a realistic outcome.’

‘The team is highly experienced, commercial and a pleasure to work with. I am confident that whatever issues come up, they will know how to deal with it. I have also found them to be exceptionally responsive out of normal working hours, which is welcome on complex and time-constrained insolvency matters.’

‘Andrew Taylor is very effective at ensuring work is carried out on time, to a high standard, and that we are happy afterwards. He has sound commercial judgment and a wealth of experience in the insolvency arena, meaning that I am confident that he can handle virtually any query.’

‘Shakespeare Martineau’s practice has always delivered excellent, clear advice at a reasonable price. They have good technical strength within the team and can always access subject-matter experts quickly if required. I have never gone to them with a query that they haven’t been able to advise on from within.’

‘Competence coupled with commerciality, an effective and reassuring combination in tackling often non-linear issues, typically encountered in this particular practice area.’

‘Attention to detail is a hallmark of this firm, and they are very good in their work with insolvency practitioners.’

‘Leanne Schneider-Rose is a joy to work with. Her knowledge and approach allow for a constructive work environment between counsel and solicitor, and it is always a good team effort when working with Leanne – the sum is greater than the parts.’

‘The team work very well together, they are quick to respond to any query I have and are happy to explain their advice further if I don’t fully understand everything. The knowledge that the solicitors at Sydney Mitchell have is second to none.’

‘Leanne Schneider-Rose deals with all of my queries in a timely and professional manner. She is thorough, informative and knowledgeable and is at the top of her field. Leanne’s ability to see any potential risk and shield her clients from it is unmatched in the industry.’

‘We have worked with the Sydney Mitchell team over a number of years, and they are one of the first names that we think of when we require legal advice. They are fair and reasonable and understand that costs are a key point that we have to consider.’

‘The team is always on hand to assist with straightforward advice with a no-nonsense approach. Corners are never cut, and every aspect is always explored. Everyone is approachable and accountable.’

‘Leanne Schneider-Rose goes the extra mile and always tries to translate the complex legal insolvency framework into practical and useful solutions, no matter what the outcome for herself or her firm.’

‘Andrew Garland is a highly competent professional, showed good judgment in the case we worked on together, and is demonstrably technically excellent in his area of specialism. A good tactician.’

‘They are skilled negotiators, litigators, and advisors, and are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.’

‘Andrew Garland’s dedication to his clients is truly remarkable, and he consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional legal services. His unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible results, coupled with his exceptional skills as a lawyer, make him a highly sought-after and respected member of the legal community.’

‘I have worked both with and against Andrew Garland. He is a very good insolvency litigator.’

‘Our experience of the Wilkes Partnership is that they have the resources and expertise to deal with complex and multifaceted assignments in a commercial and efficient manner.’

‘Andrew Garland stood out due to his approachability and knowledge of often complex subject matters (tax law and insolvency) and was able to obtain the desired result in an efficient manner in an extremely tight timeframe.’

‘This team has a very strong presence in the market for insolvency work in the Midlands and beyond. The practice is known for its specialism in insolvency matters.’

‘The partner team at The Wilkes Partnership is particularly strong. David Cleary, Andrew Garland and John Cooper are exceptionally good partners who strive at every opportunity to meet client’s needs as effectively as possible.’