PwC LLP > Manchester, England > Firm Profile

‘Fantastic – they have the insight and ability to discuss the wider policy implications of the law and to look ahead and prepare for the next phase‘

‘A large team with strength in all areas. Good teamwork to ensure they get the best results. Particularly impressive is the level of detail they work to. Solicitors who know their client and the case inside out.’

‘PWC has built a strong employment team. They are now a major force in the UK employment law market. They are particularly strong in integrating their advice with restructuring and insolvency advice.’

‘Chris Perkins is the stand-out partner – he has real clout and authority.’

‘Really expert team covering all the sectors with deep knowledge and hard working expertise.’

‘Ed Stacey is very knowledgeable and is a strategic partnership leader.’

‘The team has excellent industrial relations experience and so is able to provide excellent strategic advice based on years of practical experience.’

‘Tom Kerr-Williams is exceptionally knowledgeable and has extensive practical industrial relations experience. He is also one of the most insightful and experienced advisers on national minimum wage investigations.’

‘The PwC international business reorganisation team have incredibly strong technical and communication skills. Given their close relationship with PwC tax, the team have a unique ability to interpret and understand the issues and priorities that drive our approach to complex reorganisations.’

‘Georgie Blyth – commercial, pragmatic and always available. Stands shoulder to shoulder with us.’

‘Cynthia Chan, in particular, has been an invaluable support over the past year, helping us view issues in a different way and suggesting innovative but technically robust and practical solutions. This diverse way of thinking is also evident in the broader teams that Cynthia brings to our projects.’

‘The Business Reorganisations team has a strong client list, which is unsurprising based on the pragmatic and client-centric approach they take to reorganisations. They are exceptional at co-ordinating multiple jurisdiction transactions to take pressure off the client by providing a single point of contact for numerous law firms in different jurisdictions.’

‘Kevin King is technically strong, approachable and willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Tom Lewis is excellent in taking the time to ensure that projects run smoothly and in line with expectations. Exceptionally personable and knowledgeable, always looking for ways to find a solution and nothing is ever too much trouble.’

‘We worked together with PwC for many months on a global cross-border transaction. What stood really out was the great responsiveness of the whole PwC team. In particular the PwC colleagues from London were extremely fast and responsive and could resolve issues within days. Further, the proactive way in which they addressed legal issues from the beginning was really appreciated.’

‘Georgie Blyth has exceptional technical knowledge and uses that skillset to understand and suggest solutions in jurisdictions beyond his own. A personable partner who makes himself available both for clients and his strong team.’

‘The team are all very supportive and knowledgeable and responsive. They  have provided lots of additional support in the wake of Covid and the new immigration system, and have kept us updated of all changes in a timely manner.’

‘Jayne Harold has provided repeated specialist advice when we appeared to have limited options to get robust support in complex and obtuse part of the legislation. She is able to boil these issues down into layman’s terms and takes the time to really understand our business to ensure her advice is tailored to our situation.’

‘They have a dedicated and specialist team that seems to have intimate knowledge of what we consider obscure parts of C&E legislation. I’ve simply not found another group that I can go to who are immediately up to speed with these rules and the impact they could have in certain situations that could have a material impact on my business.’

‘An impressive mix of experience, technical ability and legal expertise, coupled with a pragmatic approach that helped us finalise terms with a rather aggressive and difficult seller. Noteworthy collaboration with their assurance and tax colleagues on due diligence and acquisition structuring issues.’

‘Thomas Colmer is outstanding at bringing his extensive deal experience to bear on difficult negotiations. Thomas is patient and eloquent, technically very sound, and has a very practical commercial approach. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Excellent legal competence and coordination with other departments.’

‘Thomas Colmer is commercial, wholly reliable, and extremely responsive.’

‘Jayne Harrold is a clear strategic thinker with a real understanding of indirect taxes and a pragmatic attitude to litigation. Prinal Nathwani has a very good technical understanding of tax law and knows how to handle tribunal cases effectively.’

‘They have excellent attention to detail, are always on top of the latest developments, have sound judgement, and are good at running cases from start to finish and impressive in securing great results for clients even before getting to court.’

‘Christian Bell has excellent judgement and commitment to the client’s cause.’

‘Claire Millard has excellent case management skills.’

‘Dave Anderson is first-rate: a brilliant technician and also a terrifying opponent.‘

‘The PwC legal practice dovetails seamlessly with the PwC tax practice, such that as a client, it truly feels like we are receiving one comprehensive service. In this regard, I would score the PwC team highly on the quality of its people and the collaboration demonstrated, both internally and with us, their client.’

‘David Anderson and Claire Millard have been outstanding in all interactions with us. In my opinion, both demonstrate that rare skill of being able to give you advice which you may not want to hear, but when delivered with empathy enables clients to have clarity of thought which is invaluable in reaching decisions on complex matters.’

‘ PwC has a unique insight into the corporate activity landscape, informed by its related accountancy, audit, tax, actuarial and HR practice. ‘

‘Oliver Reece has an astonishing ability to keep on top of the detail, without losing sight of the wood for the trees. He is quick, efficient, pragmatic and a great team leader.’

‘PwC’s employment-pensions practice has a quality leadership team that proactively looks for opportunities to add value to its clients. Although it has a significant number of standalone appointments, part of its unique qualities is that it often works in conjunction with PwC’s wider services.’

‘Being part of a multidisciplinary offering allows the team to provide a more rounded view of market practice, as well as tailored commercial advice that is properly considered from all perspectives. For us, the benefits are obvious: optimal solutions, reduced risk and improved efficiencies.’

‘Amit Unadkat – calm and considered, very commercial and honest. Never seems to be ruffled, whatever surprises are thrown at him.’

‘Providing an all round integrated legal and accounting solution for us is invaluable. Having the joined up thinking to our property transactions now makes us think why more firms don’t do the same.‘

‘Amit Unadkat was the stand out for us, as he was the perfect balance of a commercially aware and legally technical lawyer. Having one without the other, in our past experience, makes transactions painful and difficult to get over the line.‘

‘Amit Unadkat – besides his thorough legal competence, I found his excellent commercial understanding and approach to be very helpful.’

‘Amit Unadkat and his team can think outside the box, good ideas, fantastic communication. Problem solving at its best.’

‘The team is highly professional, very responsive and very knowledgeable’.

‘I have found them to be well informed, not just on privacy law and regulation but also on aligned issues and trends’.

‘The data protection, privacy and cybersecurity practice is a delight to work with’. 

‘Each person is well educated and knowledgeable in the subject matter but also very interested in learning the about the peculiarities of my industry and business’.

‘They are quick to grasp the nuances of compliance as it applies in each scenario’.

‘I have found the flexibility and open mindedness of the team both refreshing and of enormous value’.

‘Workflows are managed effectively at PwC, meaning that matters are handled efficiently and swiftly.‘

‘An excellent in-house legal practice within an accountancy business.‘

‘The PWC team is totally professional and gets the results.‘

‘Senior manager Kirsty O’Connor was clearly taking a leading role in our case. I would strongly recommend her.‘

‘Kirsty O’Connor and the team are great. Everything is efficient but also friendly and dedicated to get an optimum outcome. Kirsty is exactly the sort of person you want on side – she has a good eye for detail and a friendly approach.‘

‘They adopt a multi-disciplinary approach involving tax, property, regulatory and corporate law coupled with audit capabilities. This is a real strength that makes them somewhat unique. They are very proactive and outstanding at problem solving, and always ready to meet exacting timescales. Nothing is too much trouble. They have excellent document skills.’

‘Our principal contacts are Annalie Croney and Sophie Vann. Both adopt a proactive approach to problem solving, being adept at finding pragmatic solutions. It is commendable that over the last year their high level of service standards has been maintained notwithstanding the Covid 19 restrictions. The PwC team always meet exacting timescales, providing sound advice (using layman’s English) that is readily understandable.’

‘Excellent connectivity to their corporate team. Cross-practice work is seamless, and superior to other City firms.’

‘Annalie Croney has extensive knowledge of the real estate finance market, and always offers practical and commercial advice.’