‘Richard Hunt led an excellent team who were able to deal with all aspects of a difficult and complex transaction, all of whom provided a very high level of service and were available and went above and beyond to push the transaction forward when needed.’

‘Fantastic team at every level. Clear communication, pragmatic advice, strong delivery to deadlines. I would gladly recommend them to anyone.’

‘Richard Hunt – absolutely first class. An exceptional lawyer in every area.’

‘Dave Parker provided fantastic support; he made a lot of stuff happen.’

‘Despite being a large firm DLA feel like that have a very personal approach. They have approached matters in a flexible and open way, willing to adjust their approach to our needs and resourcing.’

‘Victoria Rhodes has been great at being on hand when needed and making herself available at short notice. She has provided insightful guidance when navigating new territory.’

‘The unrivaled level of access to partners throughout our dealings means that not only do we get clear advice but also access to their wider internal network. This is the key strength – being able to cover different disciplines (IP, regulation, property etc), and across multiple geographies, via one point of contact.’

‘The quality of advice but also the clear instructions throughout. Problems are not just flagged but solutions are found to continue to move things forward. I would also highlight the quality of dealings with other parties whether that be on the buy side or sell side. The ability to forge positive relationships with numerous parties throughout a transaction ultimately led to a efficient and successful close.’

‘Quick to react, large scope of services.’

‘Amar Maan was extremely reactive at any time, understood all our requirements well and always acted in an accurate way.’

‘We have used Robin Skelton and Russell Naglis for many years. They understand our industry and have been exceptional when we have sold two of our businesses.’

‘Both Robin Skelton and Russell Naglis have been outstanding. Russell Naglis in particular negotiated so well. He is a young man who we trust implicitly. His attention to detail, work rate and the respect he gets from his colleagues is a credit too him.’

‘We have worked with several representatives of Eversheds Sutherland at all levels and welcomed their professional and friendly manner. Every step of each service has been transparent, proficient and meticulous.’

‘The individuals we have worked with at Eversheds Sutherland are not only professional and efficient, but also friendly and accommodating. They engage promptly, their communication is excellent and they have supported us through each legal process in a precise and steadfast manner.’

‘The team provides responsive and good value service.’

‘Alison Starr is always responsive and a real gem as a corporate advisor.’

‘Paul Jinks gives practical commercial advice that anyone in the organization can understand. Agrees in advance the billing to avoid any delays and misunderstandings.’

‘We have tried a lot of different legal teams over the years but without a doubt, Squire Patton Boggs have been the best in terms of understanding of our requirements (quite specialist computer software contracts), speed of response and the relationship we have.’

‘The SPB team leads the market in pre-deal proactivity and the tracking of opportunities, making them a uniquely integral part of the deal process long before the execution phase.’

‘The proactive and tailored coverage we receive from Paul Mann and David Milne truly stands out. The level of individual engagement blends seamlessly into execution, making the SPB senior team feel like part of the investment deal team.’

‘The team were a tight-knit unit and were all excellent communicators. Despite several lawyers and paralegals working on projects they were all aligned at all times.’

‘Hannah Kendrick managed her team well and gave them the ability to move the project forwards.’

‘Hannah Crosland was excellent to work with and was careful, prompt and generally unflappable.’

‘Excellent team. Proactive and guiding in their approach. Lead partner Jonathan Ross was truly exceptional in managing several diverse stakeholders in a calm, patient and commercial manner, which has direct positive impacts. Highly recommend.’

‘Top class, client-focused and partner led service. Diverse and well experienced team – can do practical attitude to supporting.’

‘The team has a practical can-do attitude, always get the job done, and work pragmatically and helpfully with other lawyers. Completely dependable on any project I’ve worked with them on.’

‘High quality support and advice matched by in depth understanding of the food manufacturing and retail sectors. All staff very responsive to the clients needs particularly at partner and director level. Given the quality of service, fee levels represent exceptional value in what can be a vastly overpriced sector.’

‘Richard Naish was lead partner on a recent transaction. His knowledge of the sector we operate in was outstanding and provided significant added value, over and above the high level of legal advice, which certainly helped get us to a successful completion of the transaction against a very tight deadline. His calm and thoughtful approach ensured that we were able to overcome the difficult issues which inevitably arise in any transaction.’

‘We worked in particular with Jo Stephenson. Great collaboration, smooth, fast, focusing in finding practical solutions, accommodating to the Client’s needs and particular requests, also fee related.’

‘Oliver Duke works tirelessly to ensure transactions are completed. Helped in pushing difficult issues to conclusion with vendors to keep momentum behind deals. He has been available at all times when deals have been conducted over several time zones to keep all parties fully up to date with progress of any aspects of work he is involved in.’

‘Very approachable and responsive. They have good industry insight and look for solutions to commercial problems.’

‘We have a long standing relationship with the team at Walker Morris and they understand our business, which is key to the delivery of recent major projects. They continue to be engaged and act as soon as they are contacted. Couldn’t ask for more at this point.’

‘Schofield Sweeney provide us with a great service, they are balanced and sensible in their approach and work hard to deliver. We use the firm on a regular basis for mid-tier corporate transactions, and recently concluded such a deal with their assistance.’

‘Martin Sweeney is a great lawyer, experienced, balanced, considerate – in essence you are getting a lawyer that could easily be with any of the major local firms but at a much more competitive rate, which is great for us as the client.’

‘Very attentive to detail. Care about the client and the result that we are aiming for. Proactive during deal construction making the process as eay as possible for the client.’

‘We work closely with the corporate team who are always on board with our requirements. Karen Crutchley is exceptional with her attitude, ability to work in compressed time scales and excellent technical capability. World class.’

‘The team is always available and on hand to provide excellent commercial advice. They always strive to support in any way they can and their technical ability combined with pragmatic approach really helps ensure any matter moves forward in the best way.’

‘On all of the matters Simon Proctor has led from the front, providing a top level service and a fantastic technical ability. He has always delivered, ensured the transactions progress on time and is always on the end of the phone is needed. Without his support we would not have had the success we have achieved in the last year.’

‘Strong team, highly skilled but delivered by a team with a diversity of backgrounds.’

‘James Foster – very entrepreneurial, relationship led lawyer but underpinned by strong legal acumen.’

‘Excellent knowledgeable service and support.’

‘Blacks were responsive, balanced but passionate about my position helping me through a very complex legal position to get best outcome.’

‘Blacks go the extra mile to meet clients needs, big or small.’

‘The team’s strengths are a combination of the knowledge of everyone working in the team together with their personalities and approach to the work. They show a genuine interest in the matter to hand and are able to connect the legal position with the realities of business life. Pragmatic solutions are sought, rather than black and white legal arguments.’

‘A special mention to Alex Hall who went above and beyond in her assistance to get our deal over the line. In what ended up being very difficult protracted negotiations, Alex made herself available to us throughout and worked evenings and I am sure some weekends to assist us. She is a very valuable asset to the business and we cannot speak highly enough of her calm and friendly outgoing nature.’

‘Phil Parkinson: very impressed with the attentiveness and efficiency in my dealings.’

‘The team are very practical and down to earth – clients appreciate this and their honesty and approachability They always help find the solution you want and work well with other professionals. They are very knowledgeable and highly recommended.’

‘Nigel Hoyle has an extremely amiable personality that puts you at ease immediately. Add to that a genuine care for your personal situation and business, and a relentless desire to deliver on your behalf.’

‘Knowledgeable and experienced.’

‘Lester Wilson is excellent.’

‘Good depth of knowledge and pragmatic advice.’

‘Excellent corporate lawyers with a commercial view.’

‘Jonathan Procter has detailed all around knowledge and ability with a huge amount of experience. With that knowledge/experience also comes a commercial opinion as to how to proceed, which is very valuable as a client.’

‘Andy Francey provides exceptional service.’

‘The team is very responsive, practical and commercial. The attitude is to work constructively to get a deal done. We value the advice in particular because the Freeths corporate team find commercial solutions to problems as they arise.’

‘Dahren Naidoo is excellent. Dahren is responsive, practical and organised. I always trusted Dahren and his team to stay on top of matters and manage transactions from start to finish.’

‘Great practical lawyers who really understand their clients’ businesses.’

‘Susan Clark – fantastic adviser who knows her clients’ history and guides them through tricky negotiations brilliantly. Absolutely holds her own against lawyers in much bigger firms. There’s nothing she hasn’t seen in her practice and she can cut through to the important commercial points. Delightful to work with.’

‘Cathy Cook – superb communicator and brilliant at delivering the desired outcome. A really dedicated adviser who is also a fantastic person!’

‘LCF have a friendly, hands-on, commercial approach to corporation transactions and legal advice.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable, and always willing to research issues without committing to something they don’t understand. They appear to understand their client and accommodate specific requirements.’

‘Succinct legal advice coupled with commercial awareness.’

‘James Sarjantson – always accessible and always provides a candid approach to the problem at hand.’

‘The LCF corporate and commercial team is alway responsive and offers great advice. The level of communication is exceptional with rapid responses going above and beyond. I have even had a partner take a call from me whilst they were on vacation to ensure the momentum was maintained on an acquisition project.’

‘The practice doesn’t waste time; it gets to the point and provides succinct, practical and easily understandable advice in an efficient and timely manner.’

‘Deborah Boylan is always easy to contact, comes back to you quickly and provides succinct, practical and easily understandable advice.’

‘The Raworths team are extremely accessible and responsive. Communication is frequent and always unprompted resulting in the fastest possible transactions. Billing is fair and completely transparent. The level of knowledge and skill meets all our requirements and has done for two decades now.’

‘Simon Morris handles our corporate and acquisition needs and is perfectly in tune with our industry and methods. His service and execution is faultless.’

‘Jon Healey delivers considered advice in a level headed manner.’

‘The put themselves on our shoes and offer answers with quickness at any time.’

‘Efficient, seamless processes overall – particularly strong team on commercial/M&A for small and medium-sized businesses.’

‘Thaynara Charlesworth has helped us with our complex corporate updates – managing to speak in laymans terms so we could understand the complexities – no easy feat. She has been very personable and professional.’

‘Responsive; open and transparent; no surprises – you get what was agreed at the price agreed.’

‘Nathan Bilton – extremely responsive, quickly understands the challenge from your perspective and delivers a solution. Nice guy too!’

‘Ward Hadaway provides an expert legal opinion but in a time where contact has clearly been challenging have made every effort to support and understand our business. The invaluable advice on ancillary work, means as an advisor they have developed a rounded view of the activities ongoing within our business, leaving them best placed to provide the advice we require.’

‘The key individuals we deal with at senior level is through James Nightingale. I find James hugely accessible and he provides professional advice alongside an approach which feels supportive and comfortable. In a challenging period for all industries, the firm has maintained a good contact throughout where possible, which leaves them best placed as people who understand our business.’

‘The partners and staff are focused on ensuring their clients receive great service. They always do what they say they will do and when they say it will be completed. I can’t compliment the team looking after us highly enough.’

‘Excellent corporate advice, value for money, huge experience.’

‘Peter McCormick: fantastic client service and unrivalled sector expertise.’