‘Extremely supportive team, does not rely solely on partner but has real strength and depth in team. Very customer focused.’

‘Simon Lofthouse was highly responsive and knowledgeable. Priscilla Hetherton is clever, very responsive and concise in her guidance.’

‘Michael Lowry is our client partner and brings a very rare combination of excellent legal and problem-solving skills, a good attitude and a desire to get things done. Charlotte Marshall has worked closely with me over the last few years and always provides brilliant, practical legal advice with a great understanding of our business and risk profile. Manraj Bhullar has also worked with us for a number of years and provides excellent technical legal advice, including in relation to very complex contracts and issues.’

‘Simon Lofthouse is a calm, pragmatic and thoughtful lawyer, very easy to work with but always clear and direct in his advice. Runs a good team. Priscilla Hetherton – an excellent associate with a good command of both legal and practical aspects of the transaction, and great project management skills.’

‘As well as providing great legal advice, Simon Lofthouse and Priscilla Hetherton have achieved a great balance of providing a robust steer on key issues with tact when passing on that message to business owners.’

‘I’ve been very impressed with Priscilla Hetherton. Clearly knowledgeable about her subject and has done a great job in understanding and interpreting our requirements. Priscilla has worked wonders helping us navigate the nuances of SaaS licensing, covering both domestic and international sales. Being able to break legalities down into terms we understand, whilst also understanding our sector specific requirements, is a real skill.’

‘The Addleshaw Goddard team takes the time to gain a deep understanding of the client’s business and requirements. Their genuine desire to work collaboratively and expert legal and commercial knowledge are exceptional.’

‘My key contact is Simon Lofthouse, with whom I have had the benefit of working with over a number of years. He is outstanding.’

‘Excellent technical knowledge combined with sound commercial sense.’

‘Simon Kenyon is a standout partner.’

‘Very high-powered and effective lawyers, extremely diligent, with masterful command of detail and of the bigger strategic picture. Highly responsive and sensitive to client demands.’

‘Simon Kenyon provides the perfect mix of personal involvement and delegation. His strategic skills are second to none.’

‘The service we receive from DLA Piper is of a high standard. The team we work with understands our business model and associated risk appetite, which means the advice is tailored to our needs.’

‘The team we work with are responsive and pragmatic when it comes to resolving issues.’

‘Simon Kenyon is an extremely capable solicitor who provides pragmatic, commercial and candid advice to my organization. He is well regarded and valued by both the in-house legal team and the end clients.’

‘Commercially focused, pragmatic advice without the fuss. The team is comfortable in its own skin and operates with no ego.’

‘David Cunningham is an extremely knowledgeable technology and commercial lawyer. He has an unassuming style and just gets on with the job. David is very client-focused but not overbearing. For technology-specific advice, he is my go-to lawyer.’

‘Matt Hattersley is a safe pair of hands. Calm collected and very pragmatic. Very easy to work with. Charlie Smith is up-and-coming within the firm. Very good at looking at all angles of an issue to allow her to focus on the right issues.’

‘Clarion has always seemed a genuine and happy place to work. Everyone I’ve met has an incredible passion for the firm, which comes through in the advice and work provided.’

‘Actual interest in the relationship and my business. Commercial advice always.’

‘The team at Eversheds is a winning combination of being able to grapple with complex technical detail while also being pragmatic and listening to its client’s commercial objectives.’

‘Matt Chapman is absolutely excellent – very technically minded, great to work with and practical.’

‘Eversheds Sutherland’s work was detailed, fast-paced, and required significant effort given the constraints in place. The team demonstrated excellent sector expertise, commercial astuteness and ultimately protected us as their client. In undertaking this work they were open and honest, assisting us to make the best decisions through wise counsel and excellent work through scenarios. They acted with total integrity and professionalism throughout the engagement and remain key to our ongoing contractual work.’

‘As part of the total offering, the individuals we worked with were intrinsic to the service offering and exceptional. James Ruane was our day-to-day lead and was commercial, diligent, and easy to work with.’

‘It was encouraging to understand the extent to which Ward Hadaway, collectively, advocates and actively promotes diversity. The net result is a forward-thinking business that has strong core values, expressed across multiple individuals and departments. Its ability to work across various legal disciplines/matters has been outstanding for the 10 years.’

‘Through challenges times relating to HR, a recent acquisition, shareholder agreements and contract negotiation, as well as IP and copyright, Ward Hadaway has excelled in every department. I can’t speak highly enough of the expertise, flexibility and reliability the above individuals (and others) bring to the table.’

‘Luisa D’Alessandro is personable, available, and commercially astute.’