Firm Profile > Ashurst > London, England

‘The Ashurst real estate team offers a broad range of capabilities and provides sound and practical advice. The team’s strength lies in its partners who are technically very good, as you would expect, but also commercially astute.’

‘Very flexible and agile team. Will use all endeavours to get deals over the line whilst remaining disciplined and protecting client position. Always flexible in incorporating client wishes and feedback on key matters.’

‘Melanie Jordan understands the commercial pressures that in-house teams and companies are subject to and adapts her advice to take these into account.’

‘Very competent in navigating and coordinating complex topics and nuances within legal docs.’

‘The Ashurst real estate team offers a broad range of capabilities and provides sound and practical advice. The team’s strength lies in its partners who are technically very good, as you would expect, but also commercially astute.’

‘Very flexible and agile team. Will use all endeavours to get deals over the line whilst remaining disciplined and protecting client position. Always flexible in incorporating client wishes and feedback on key matters.’

‘Tim Regis is solution-oriented and practical in his advice. He understands what is at stake for the client and is very responsive and approachable.’

‘Tim Regis was brilliant when I worked with him. His responsiveness, professionalism and ability to work through concerns and risk in a positive and productive way meant we were able to move forward continually.’

‘The Ashurst real estate team offers a broad range of capabilities and provides sound and practical advice. The team’s strength lies in its partners who are technically very good, as you would expect, but also commercially astute.’

‘Very flexible and agile team. Will use all endeavours to get deals over the line whilst remaining disciplined and protecting client position. Always flexible in incorporating client wishes and feedback on key matters.’

‘Henry Moss is extremely bright and solution focused as well as having a great sense of humour.’

‘They truly offer both breadth and depth to clients. Each lawyer specialises in sectors and/or areas of law (project finance, construction, environment) within the group, so that specialist input is readily available from experts who understand the context of the transaction.’

‘I have yet to see another firm collaborate as effectively to give seamless advice. Works is flowed down appropriately with recognition of the complexity of the transactions and the value of experience.’

‘The team at Ashurst are extremely knowledgeable, and are clearly all subject matter experts in the field of fund finance.’

‘Lee Doyle has been at the forefront of the industry for many years, instructive on latest market practice, consistent performer and great team player.’

‘In-depth industry expertise makes the Ashurst team among the most technically proficient legal service teams in the UK and EMEA.’

‘Robert Andrews: One of the most technically proficient and most experienced counsels in the capital call finance space.’

‘Depth of experience; legal rigour with the ability to craft commercially appropriate solutions to legal risks.’

‘Robert Andrews has tremendous gravitas, along with the depth and breadth of experience that really inspires confidence.’

‘Excellent interpersonal skills underpinned by deep knowledge of the products and industry. Critical in the managing the multi jurisdictional deals that we commonly execute. They build trust and are very responsive. They are proactive and often solve issues ahead of calls such that the client role is more decision than problem solving.’

‘Navdeep Benning is key in setting the tone and culture – both in terms of professionalism, trust and in the way they conduct business…they are an engaging team and a pleasure to work with knowing the deal will get done in pragmatic timely way.’

 ‘Ashurst is pragmatic, clever and not sold on its own hype. They are also  genuinely very nice and fun to deal with, as well as being efficient and commercial.

‘Communicate advice in a clear. tailored and practical way. They cut through complex issues to get to the heart of the matter and have an ability to see the wider picture’

‘Sam Outtridge is very clever and and decent. He is a good negotiator and hard working. He gives advice and does not try to bully you by telling you things are “market”. You feel he is representing you, not the sponsors.

Philip Vernon and Derwin Jenkinson are incredibly affable, highly pragmatic and bring a wealth of experience to bear in discussions and in the advice requested. They have a genuine interest in the subject matter and honestly share their expertise’

‘The team expedites matters and is commercially aware.’

‘Depth of upstream oil and gas knowledge amongst the team at all levels. This means that the client can be confident that the legal workload for significant transactions can be handled expertly when it is needed. The generally down to earth, personable, mildly understated demeanour of Ashurst staff makes for a productive environment for dealing with the sometimes challenging dynamics of transactions.’

‘Really good mix of general corporate/M&A experience and specific sector knowledge in terms of upstream oil and gas. Team had good awareness of the needs of in-house counsel and advice was on point and focused in usable format.’

‘Julia Derrick and Michael Burns both demonstrate a high level of legal expertise, knowledge of upstream oil and gas and commercial practicality. Julia Derrick exhibits a particularly measured approach to complicated transactions which gives the client confidence. Michael Burns’ enthusiasm for solving problems for clients is self evident and energising.’

‘The team is a fairly large one in comparison with other firms that we have used, and has a consistently high standard of lawyers from junior associates to partners. The breadth of experience throughout the team means that they are able to run multiple large transactions simultaneously, and avoids the concern that we sometimes have with other firms that if our key partner or senior associate is not available the standard of service that we receive will be negatively impacted.’

‘Anthony Johnson is the partner with whom we work the most. He stands out from other lawyers that we work with for his combination of caution, ingenuity and pragmatism. He understands enough about our business to appreciate the ‘end game’ in any transaction and operates as an integral member of our senior team – we rely upon his attention to detail and appreciation of project risk to help guide corporate decision making.’

‘Nick Stalbow is the market leader in closing EfW and waste driven deals. He knows how the funders think and what EPC contractors are capable of giving. He understands how to find joint gains so risk is properly allocated. Best in the UK, no question.’

‘Deep knowledge of private equity. Very commercially minded team able to take a practical and pragmatic approach to negotiations.‘

‘Bruce Hanton is an unparalleled expert in the field’

‘Dave Carter is a lawyer that you always want on your side’

‘Jacob Gold is a rising star who is always available to support his clients, to provide very commercial, tailored advice and is a genuine pleasure to work with.‘

‘The team is led by Mark Elsey, which means that the team as a whole is shaped by his wide experience of many rail projects, giving a unique perspective to its advice. Mark Elsey is unusually pragmatic and doesn’t get bogged down (or bog his client down) with details that are largely irrelevant to a broad commercial negotiation. This is much appreciated, enabling focus on the important issues.‘

‘The team has fantastic breadth and depth. They really know their stuff and are highly proactive in keeping in touch with their clients and their business strategies. A very supportive and responsive team.’

‘Naomi Horton stands out in the UK rail sector. She is totally devoted to her client’s interests and always responsive. She knows her sector inside out and works effectively with other practice areas to ensure a truly seamless service. Joss Dare is valued for his unrivaled knowledge of the Middle East and his excellent counsel.’

‘The team’s prior experience and expertise in rail franchising was beneficial because a) it allowed us to understand the challenges in an efficient manner and b) provided useful references and precedents.’

‘The Ashurst team has excellent industry experience which ranks at least as high as any other firm. Naomi Horton is a very knowledgeable rail lawyer with a very good practice. She is a great guide to a client through the world or rail.’

The team is very commercial and really understands the market.

Helen Burton remains an absolutely standout in her field

‘The Ashurst team are proactive and enthusiastic about their work – they are happy to get into the detail quickly and give a commercial view as well as a legal one.’

‘Tim Rennie is thoughtful, considered and has a calm temperament on complex issues.’

‘Briony Holcombe – outstanding senior associate who understands the client’s processes and procedures as well as the transaction.’

‘Longstanding relationship which has seen continuous evolution of the business and our funding needs/structure. Advice always constructive and commercial, with very strong link to current market conditions. Responsive and efficient.’

‘Nick Moore is lead partner for us. Has clear understanding of the business and how our funding needs evolve. Understands and guides us through the links of bank debt to all other financing we have. Good to work with. All the team personable and committed.’

‘Tim Rennie – very good knowledge of loan markets and facilities. Tim provides very clear guidance on what can/cannot be achieved under the facilities being negotiated.’

‘I deal mainly with partner Nick Moore and associate Sarah Winter. Both are very responsive and customer focused. I feel as though they understand the challenges that we are facing as a lender and strike the right balance between protecting our interests and reaching a commercial agreement which is acceptable to our clients.’

‘The combination of Nick Moore and Darren Phelan works seamlessly. As a client I feel supported and that I have access to the team whenever I need them. Calls are returned swiftly, deadlines are met and the quality of output is consistently high.’

‘Deep knowledge of the banking sector with well resourced teams able to deliver on substantial cases spanning multiple areas of expertise’

‘Lynn Dunne is extremely clever and experienced; she is committed to getting results for her clients’

‘Ashurst has a very strong banking litigation team, with an innovative and client friendly approach, but also great technical know how. They compare well to all other firms, including the magic circle’

‘Lynn Dunne is an experienced and determined litigator, who is well able to handle difficult and demanding engagements on behalf of clients. She always fights her client’s corner’

‘Ashurst’s contentious construction team has strength and depth, and offers hands on, practical and pragmatic advice, whilst also being very approachable and easy to work with. Their communication skills are excellent. The team is amongst the most impressive I have worked with.’

‘Very good strategic approach, good grasp of issues and pragmatic approach to reaching a conclusion.’

‘Simon Bromwich is very impressive, measured, considered and provides good strategic advice.’

‘The team at Ashurst provided legal support to guide the team through the pre-contract stages and throughout many complex challenges. The team were responsive, considered, well informed, and supportive at every stage. Through their experience, reliability and proactive approach they quickly gained the trust of the client group and help to create sense of team spirit to problem solving and managing risk.’

‘The team always respond within 24 hours. If someone is on holiday, there is always someone who is up to speed on the matter to speak with. They listen and then take the time to explain in non-legal terminology. They always deliver a report or feedback within the deadline agreed.’

‘The construction team here are very efficient and capable. When entering into construction contracts, you need confidence that your legal advisers have the necessary experience and commitment to deliver best results, whilst guarding the client against relevant future risk. This practice definitely operates to these high standards.’

‘Matthew Bool has attention to detail, willingness to opine and availability to assist.’

‘The team demonstrate excellent customer focus and above all treat all matters with urgency and importance. They are very professional and are keen to resolve matters reasonably and carefully.’

‘With Matthew Bool and Chris Whitehouse, they know our business, they look after our interests and are very personable. I trust their opinion and I trust that their advice is the most effective route to take. They recall all our previous matters in detail and take pride in our construction projects and their role in them. The are very discrete and professional in their approach. We highly recommend them as construction solicitors.’

‘Chris Whitehouse is an excellent member of the practice and takes ownership of projects he’s instructed on. I have full confidence he’ll go above and beyond to deliver results for his clients.’

‘There is a depth of experience both with respect to technical knowledge and market practice, as well as knowledge of its clients and their preferences. The teams appear to be cohesive and well-connected. The partner is thoroughly aware of any transactional work and is easily accessible.’

‘I have been impressed with Anna Delgado’s commitment, communication skills, the management of her team and her “can do” attitude.’

‘Ashurst is a fantastic law firm. We’re happy to work with them. They are very focused on serving quickly in difficult circumstances and with excellent knowledge of the issues and quality of service.’

‘Alex Biles leads all the projects in which I’m involved. He is very highly skilled and professional, very oriented to serve the client. We are very demanding as a client and Alex has always solved whatever problem in the time expected.’

‘Senior associate Scott Chatterton is a very highly skilled professional, very oriented to serve the client, and we are happy to have worked with him.’

‘The firm is very partner-led and proactive in its transaction management style.’

‘The firm has a team of lawyers who care about their clients. They are personable and friendly yet professional, and responsive, diligent and commercial in their approach. The firm delivers on time and is trustworthy and reliable – a safe pair of hands.’

‘I recommend Michael Logie and senior associate Jeffrey Yow. Michael is especially responsive and pulls in other lawyers from other teams to bring the right expertise and skillset to the table when providing advice.’

‘Ashurst is a legitimate player in the derivatives and structured finance space. You get the impression that the derivatives and structured products team is a key contributor to the overall finance practice rather than an ancillary service as is the case for many firms outside a few from the Magic Circle. This ensures they have good depth of talent and retention. The team has good experience across the derivatives and securities finance markets.’

‘Kerion Ball is a capable lawyer. He is knowledgeable and stays on top of regulatory change and industry documentation initiatives. His work on some recent transactional matters was timely and he was able to bring the full resources of the firm to the table to assist. Kerion is a good sounding board and makes himself available to discuss issues and approaches.’

‘Jonathan Haines is a technically able lawyer who delivers clear and concise advice. Daryl Yip, associate, is knowledgeable and hardworking. He has an excellent grasp of margin documentation issues and is commercially minded in the advice he gives.’

‘Nicholas Holmes and Simon Bullock are significant players in the London ECM market, with excellent pedigree and experience. Their hands-on approach is also one that clients find extremely beneficial and Nicholas Holmes, in particular, has a wealth of experience across all manner of ECM transactions which helps stand him apart. Their US practice, headed by Jennifer Schneck adds weight to their all round capabilities that any client would be happy to use.‘

‘Ashurst has a very strong offering, combining an extremely personable team with detailed technical knowledge and a thoughtful approach to transactions.‘

‘Feel that Ashurst have a strong team across the levels – Nicholas Holmes is fantastic, makes himself highly available, and always gives sound, thoughtful advice.‘

‘It’s the personal touch that distinguishes Ashurst. I always get the feeling I am dealing with adults and that my deals are being looked after appropriately.‘

‘Jennifer Schneck continues to go above and beyond in terms of delivery of service and positive attitude. You know you are going to get solid legal advice coupled with a sound commercial view.‘

‘Very experienced team that provides a level of client service that is second to none in the City. I have worked with the team on a number of occasions and am always impressed by the commitment of the team to any project.‘

‘The partners on a project are intimately involved on a daily basis and provide very high quality advice. The level of engagement that they provide and their wealth of experience set them ahead of the majority of their peers.‘

‘Nicholas Holmes and Simon Bullock are significant players in the London ECM market, with excellent pedigree and experience. Their hands-on approach is also one that clients find extremely beneficial and Nicholas Holmes, in particular, has a wealth of experience across all manner of ECM transactions which helps stand him apart. Their US practice, headed by Jennifer Schneck and Eric Morris adds weight to their all round capabilities that any client would be happy to use.‘

‘Ashurst has a very strong offering, combining an extremely personable team with detailed technical knowledge and a thoughtful approach to transactions.‘

‘Feel that Ashurst have a strong team across the levels – Nicholas Holmes is fantastic, makes himself highly available, and always gives sound, thoughtful advice.‘

‘It’s the personal touch that distinguishes Ashurst. I always get the feeling I am dealing with adults and that my deals are being looked after appropriately.‘

‘Jennifer Schneck continues to go above and beyond in terms of delivery of service and positive attitude. You know you are going to get solid legal advice coupled with a sound commercial view.‘

‘Very experienced team that provides a level of client service that is second to none in the City. I have worked with the team on a number of occasions and am always impressed by the commitment of the team to any project.‘

‘The partners on a project are intimately involved on a daily basis and provide very high quality advice. The level of engagement that they provide and their wealth of experience set them ahead of the majority of their peers. I would highlight Simon Bullock, Tom Mercer and Nick Williamson as stand-out examples of this.‘

‘Ashurst is professional, conscientious, and more than able to provide strategic advice.‘

‘The team adopts a partner-led approach, with highly experienced partner input at all times.‘

‘Very deep sector knowledge, coupled with a practical application of the legislative and regulatory landscape.‘

‘An extremely knowledgeable and capable team, which is very pleasant to deal with and stays at the cutting edge of the latest competition law developments.‘

‘This team is second to none. Nigel Parr and Steven Vaz are the brightest competition lawyers I have ever worked with in any jurisdiction. It is an absolute pleasure to work with them. The advice is stellar and the communication is clear. Also, the in-house economists provide the same level of services as bigger consultancies do.‘

‘Nigel Parr is a pragmatic industry leader who has a deep understanding of our sector and our business.‘

‘Euan Burrows is thoughtful, articulate and very quick. Euan can provide outstanding guidance on strategic and tactical issues.‘

‘The advice and approach Ashurst take is refereshingly interested and engaged, and we get a sense that they really enjoy their work. Regulatory advice is real-world and practical; tax advice is robust; contracts are balanced and achieve the goals of the parties. As such, they are our go-to lawyers for anything tech-related.’

‘The team at Ashurst understand technology in its practical application and have extensive experience of working with technology startups and the challenges they face, as well as having a broad number of mature clients.’

‘Great combination of technical expertise and appreciation of the commercial, ‘real world’ context.’

‘David Futter is a very effective negotiator, balancing both technical and commercial requirements.’

‘Tara Waters is what you want as a lawyer: experience of having worked in tech prior to becoming a lawyer, being a really smart lawyer too, and being totally engaged with next-generation tech and market trends.’

‘A great team to work with – Ashurst repeatedly and consistently deliver to the highest standard.’

‘They are progressive, client focused, practical and organised, technically strong, commercial and effective.’

‘Adam Levitt is impressive – you want Adam on your side, looking after your interests.’

‘Akiko Morioka shines.’

‘The Ashurst team have given us brilliant support around a number of major outsource contracts with technology solution providers and system integrators.’

‘They have detailed understanding of FS regulation, SYSC8. They are also very familiar with cloud based, software as a service solutions. We would use them again without question.’

‘David Futter is the stand out partner that we worked with. The providers we were contracting with readily recognised that we had the best lawyer in the room which meant we achieved some great outcomes.’

‘Can do attitude with excellent expertise. Lawyers at all levels of the team are very responsive and are able to quickly understand organisational nuances. All in all a pleasure to deal with.’

‘David Futter and Chris Bates are excellent. They are pragmatic, client focused and approachable. Both are very knowledgeable and are very complimentary with David providing FinTech focus and Chris procurement expertise.’

‘I have worked with several London law firm in different IT projects. Working with Ashurst’s team proved to be the best experience so far. The team has an excellent understanding of the technology, which legitimises the accuracy of their legal advice in front of even demanding clients. In addition, the team has an outstanding capability of rising confidence to the merits of their advice in clients.’

‘David Futter is certainly worth a distinctive recognition. David is a talented technology lawyer who can meet the most demanding expectations of clients. David is constantly available to provide accurate legal advice. Personable and pragmatic.’

‘They take a commercial view which is incredibly important.  Collaborative nature and take on board feedback and adapt as needed. They listen and react accordingly.’

‘Chris Bates and his team are flexible and client focused. They deliver robust commercial advice and real expertise. They are willing to flex their billing to suit commercial demands.’

‘Trevor Goode and Charlie Reid are extremely knowledgeable, responsive and flexible. I find the service is second to none.’

‘Ashurst has a strong commercial understanding of planning and development and appreciation of the key issues which it comes to providing advice and drafting and negotiating legal documents. They also work across the practice so understand both land and planning elements.’

‘Trevor Goode embodies the spirit of the team, has a strong commercial understanding of the planning system and is a robust negotiator. Good communicator and knowledgeable.’

‘Solid knowledge and rich experience in all sorts of developments projects made Ashurst’s planning team incomparable with any other planning team from other firms. Their understanding of clients’ commercial needs beyond planning realm is also very helpful. Once you have instructed services from this planning team, it is hard to move away to others.’

‘Trevor Goode is one of the most impressive partners that we have worked with – he is a man of few words, but every comment he has made is to the point and invaluable. His leadership of team and work, his delivery of services are all to the top quality. It has been a real pleasure to work with Trevor for so many years.’

‘Charlie Reid is a senior associate who you almost can rely on as a partner. There is rarely any detail that can can escape his eagle eyes; his diligent work attitude and attention to details kept impressing us.

‘Trevor Goode and Charlie Reid would make a dream planning team for any client in the market.’

‘Trevor Goode is one of the most experienced planning solicitors in the country. Excellent eye for detail and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Claire Dutch is incredibly down to earth and sensible – someone who listens, absorbs and then forms her own judgement. Robust without being abrasive, she is someone who gives straight advice backed by long experience.’

‘Claire Dutch is an intellectual heavyweight with a keen eye for how to make things work.’

‘Under the leadership of Trevor Goode, the team offers strength in depth but also a uniquely commercial insight.’

‘The team has fantastic knowledge and excellent negotiations skills which enables them to liaise directly with local authorities and other stakeholders when it comes to discussion the relevant agreements.’

‘Ruth Harris takes a direct and hands-on approach. The office network allows for leveraging of knowledge as well as delivering a consistent product across jurisdictions.’

‘Ruth Harris is engaging and tenacious. Keen to deliver value by being cognisant of the client’s internal objectives whilst offering value-add through market knowledge and expert know-how.’

‘They are the most responsive team we have ever worked with. They get deals done and treat you like you are the only client they are currently working for.’

‘Extremely responsive to client needs. Proactive engagement and ability to think around the commercial and legal implications.’

‘Ruth Harris is outstanding, personable and technically excellent. She offers leadership.’

‘Jessica Jenner is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Very professional, knowledgeable and approachable.

Alison Hardy and Mark Race provide an exceptionally good real estate dispute resolution practice and are particularly strong in the field of dilapidations.

Kim Clifford is also excellent.’

‘The team at Ashurst provides prompt, accurate and reliable advice. They go above and beyond to make sure the client has all of the information to make key decisions and instruct as necessary.’

‘A real in-depth knowledge of our business, our portfolio, and the key players with whom we interface, together with a commercial awareness that allows them to tailor their legal advice in a practical and pragmatic way.

Mark Race – an excellent operator.’

‘A new team who are vibrant and dealing with good quality work from in-house referrals to gaining high-profile new clients. The team is dealing with work across the spectrum of the industry and is establishing itself within a firm of the prestige of Ashurst, thus giving the capability to compete for the best work within the city and beyond.

Alison Hardy is a standout lead partner of the team and will be one the leading partners within the industry for years to come. Kim Clifford (who has recently been promoted to Senior Associate) is a partner of the future with an ability to juggle a large and varied caseload. Chloe Meredith (Associate) is one to watch and is a pleasure to deal with.’

‘The partner involvement is very strong in comparison to other firms.’

‘The firm has strong technically across a number of asset classes and capital structures.’

‘They take a supportive approach to their work and, as a client, I completely trust them because I know they will keep our interests at the core and that is evidenced via support we receive beyond the fee-paying components.’

‘Tom Picton has come in and set up a strong team with a breadth of skills and knowledge across it. I value Tom’s personable, supportive and friendly approach and it is a comfort to know he so involved in all our deals.’

‘In comparison to competitors, it has a consistent friendly and relatable team that we value. It is important to connect on a personal level as much as it is to be supported by a strong knowledgeable and technical team.’

‘The firm is very client-focused, very commercial and has great industry knowledge. It is a firm we can call upon and get their market view, plus we trust it.’

‘Jonathan Walsh has exceptional market knowledge and he is practical and very responsive. He gives an honest view and is so client-focused even if it is detrimental to him. For example, once we were going to have him review something, but he was upfront and said we shouldn’t spend the fees as in his opinion it wasn’t worth the cost of the review for various reasons. I don’t know another firm which would have put our interests first like this – they would have undertaken the review for the money.’

‘It has a well managed team of structured finance lawyers headed by Jonathan Walsh that consistently delivers in highly complex transactions. The Ashurst team is a one-stop shop for structured finance with the ability to provide solutions for ad hoc problems whilst balancing the interests of multiple parties and getting to the right place.’

‘Jonathan Walsh runs an impeccable practice that covers all basics in complex financings.’

‘Senior associate Sarah Gant is a notable standout high performer and a future leader in the field. She is practical, succinct and technically to the point.’

‘We have always found the team to be technically very strong, creative and pragmatic in setting out options, very good at liaising with other teams at Ashurst as well as barristers, other advisors and HMRC as appropriate.’

‘Second to none for tax litigation. Incredible technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a tenacity to put forward the absolute strongest case on behalf of the client. A team that really works well together. Each member of the department is a pleasure to deal with.‘

‘Alex Cox has been our main contact at Ashurst for over 10 years and we rate him extremely highly. His technical advice is always spot on and he is commercial and pragmatic when setting out options. He is well respected by others in the industry, including senior QCs and HMRC.’

‘Nick Gardner has phenomenal technical knowledge, which makes working with him a dream. He plays a pivotal role in leading the team, and making sure that the litigation stays on track, timetables are complied with, and suitable pressure is maintained on opposing parties.‘

‘Sara Mardell is a star player in the team. She can step into the partner role whenever that it is required of her, and already has a level of ability that far surpasses that of partners in many other leading firms. Her enthusiasm for tax, and tax litigation is infectious. She is an absolute joy to work with.’

‘We have worked with Alex Cox for over 10 years on a wide range of projects and issues. We rate him extremely highly. His technical knowledge across all taxes is excellent, he understands our industry and commercial objectives. His advice is always focused and pragmatic where appropriate.‘

‘Ashurst has an incomparable ability to manage large-scale, complex litigation. Their internal resources and skill in allocating those resources where necessary to get on top of intensive proceedings is highly commendable.’

‘Ashurst have a quality team across the board delivering top notch advice that is also practical and pragmatic.‘

‘Ashurst has a very modern and forward-looking outlook and appears to be doing very well at attracting top quality litigation work for a broad range of clients.‘

‘A highly supportive team.  They are very proactive and strategic. They really go the extra mile to think through all angles.‘

‘Jon Gale is extremely diligent, fully engaged at all times, leaves no stone unturned’

‘Tom Duncan is highly intelligent, calm under pressure and has excellent client relations skills’

‘Sophie Law is a rising star; unflappable, highly efficient, no task is too much.’

‘Euan Burrows is a top-drawer competition law litigator who is always in high demand. Tom Connor is a very bright and energetic lawyer handing top class instructions.‘

‘Great strength in depth with numerous individuals with experience at the Commission.

‘Euan Burrows is excellent and has a wealth of experience. Peter Turner-Kerr has Commission experience, and Max Strasberg and Clare Hennessey are also both very good – both very diligent and good strategists.’

The team is responsive, diligent, efficient and has a great in depth knowledge of insolvency law and practice.

The lawyers have an ability to think outside the box and deliver novel solutions.

Their breadth and depth of knowledge makes them stand out, in that they are able to deal with all technical issues in an efficient and commercial way. They are market leaders in insolvency in the financial services sector.

The team is easy to work with and provides sensible, pragmatic advice in stressful and challenging situations. The lawyers are highly responsive and provide a good balance between the strict legal position and the reality of the company’s specific fact pattern.

Giles Boothman is highly experienced and apparently unflappable. Invaluable in a crisis and great to work with.

Olga Galazoula is able to communicate complex technical issues to the board in a comprehensible way.

Drew Sainsbury is exceptional.

‘The team’s depth of expertise particularly with respect to real estate finance, and their unparalleled track record acting for Asian investors, notably Korean real estate funds. As a team they are also a pleasure to work with and are down to earth and humble.’

‘Tim Gummer is exceptional. He is very strong technically but is also excellent at distilling down issues to give clear, direct and commercial advice.’

‘Simon Swann is a stand out individual. He really cares about delivering a top class service and is excellent at articulating complex areas of tax legislation.’

‘Partner engagement is exceptional, whether it is a large matter or a small matter.’

‘Anna-Marie Slot is a standout among her peers. Aside from being a very technically skilled lawyer with broad cross-border experience, she has a unique ability to make you feel safe whether she is representing you or your client. She is collaborative, solution-oriented and positive.’

‘My dealings have predominantly been with Yann Alix, who has excellent Africa experience and insight. He is very hands-on and practical, a problem solver.’

‘The team’s responsiveness and depth of knowledge is valuable to us as a client. In a fast-moving industry this is of great importance.’

‘Nicholas Stretch is responsive, knowledgeable and personable.’

‘Traditionally very strong financial services practice.’

‘Very strong across financial services litigation/contentious work.’

‘Tom Connor is absolutely top quality: thoughtful, responsive and commercially aware in applying his analysis to the transaction under discussion.’

The practice has an excellent reputation.’

‘David Capps is extremely diligent and willing to seek innovative and practical solutions for his clients.’

‘Subject matter experts in many areas of regulation but it is their commercial pragmatism where the law is not quite clear that sets them apart’

‘What sets them apart is that they are willing to challenge established norms –   this is invaluable’

‘Great combination of a strong understanding of where the regulators’ priorities are and direction of travel, with pragmatic and actionable advice’

‘Jake Green is knowledgeable, approachable and delivers user-friendly advice’

‘James Perry has an incredible depth and breadth of technical knowledge’

‘Tim Cant is very insightful, responsive and pragmatic’

‘Bradley Rice is very approachable, knowledgeable and exceptionally swift in responding’

‘The Financial Services team maintain close regulatory links across the main EU regulators, often having the latest regulatory sentiment which can shape our interpretation of a legal matter’

‘Tamer Bahgat is a rockstar.’

‘Emma Johnson – Emma was excellent to deal with, she was very responsive and gave us very clear and practical advice which helped deliver a satisfactory commercial solution.’

‘Myfanwy Wood (Senior Associate) is my primary contact with Ashurst and practically all my dealings are with her. She is an extraordinary individual and outstanding representative of her firm. Her demeanour in meetings is always professional and courteous. Her preparation is meticulous. The most impressive thing about her, however, is her ability to grasp the essentials of the technical issues with which we are dealing. This attribute is apparent not only in our conversations, but also in her edits when she reviews technical notes that I generate for the case being prepared. I cannot imagine having a better work partner/manager.’

‘The Ashurst international arbitration team has a considerable and very impressive track record of running high value, complex arbitrations of all forms in various forums and a variety of different industries including construction, oil & gas and mining. I would not hesitate to recommend them in those or any other sectors. They are highly responsive and deliver a high quality product quickly, efficiently and without fuss. They are both classy and cost effective – a dream combination.’

‘A stand-out star in this strong team is Myfanwy Wood. I have worked with Myfanwy over 4 years and she was the lynchpin – managing the process and the team, driving things forward and making sure that everyone was happy and that everything which needed to be done was being done, and done well. She inspired complete confidence in every member of the team, and kept our spirits up and our energy high throughout very heavy, complex disputes, where there was a great deal at stake. She has superlative people skills and an absolutely exceptional ability to keep on top of multiple interlinked workstreams.’

‘An extremely efficient and competent team, with a strong strategic vision and the ability to move up the learning curve at speed. From the point of view of an external observer, and in comparison to other firms, the team is an overachiever in terms of diversity.’

‘Matthew Saunders is exceptional in his strategic vision, client management, respect for and support of the experts on the matter, oratory and cross-examination skills.’

‘Tom Cummins and Joseph Harrington – always available, always on top of their brief and constantly engaged.’

‘I have known and worked with Matthew Saunders for many years. He is extremely professional, calm, assured and knowledgeable in all my dealings with him. He is always in control and a very good lawyer.’

‘There is close integration between Ashurst’s pensions team and its commercial litigation group. This means Ashurst’s pensions team has valuable experience in heavyweight commercial litigation‘.

‘John Gordon is extremely flexible, highly knowledgeable and able to translate difficult concepts whilst not losing sight of the important detail‘.

‘John Gordon is excellent. Technically, he is a highly accomplished pensions lawyer. Commercially, he is excellent at understanding clients’ business needs‘.

Pragmatic, value-added advice is always provided. Deadlines are always met. Never get the sense that the team is going through the motions.

Nick Goddard is very personable and is excellent at providing succinct explanations for complex scenarios.

There has been a close working relationship across departments which has enabled Ashurst to have a strong understanding of our business and objectives. The funds team have a wealth of experience of our funds and vehicles which is very valuable when establishing a new vehicle and explaining the how and the why to external parties.

Strong dedicated team combined with access to senior individuals – there is a team behind the team which we do not always see but appreciate their input too. Nick Goddard and Catherine Gokah have been easy to work with and have worked hard across all of our funds, projects and prospects – always protecting our interests.

Nick Goddard is an extremely accomplished funds lawyer who is very well thought of by all. He is extremely professional and skilfully drives transactions forward through a combination of extensive legal knowledge, understanding of market precedents, emotional intelligence during negotiation and maintaining focus on the key goals of the client. Catherine Gokar is an extremely proficient funds lawyer whose strong understanding of funds contracts and focus and determination to deliver client goals is unwavering.

Piers Warburton is extremely knowledgeable about fund structuring and is able to understand, interpret & draft complex clauses; as well as explain to relevant parties. Very approachable, and always makes himself available. Very knowledgeable on all legacy funds, clauses and structures. Pleasure to work with.

‘Very good knowledge of fund terms and excellent tax team.‘

‘Pragmatic/practical, can-do attitude, responsive, work well collaboratively.‘

‘The Ashurst team is always on the ball and provides excellent service. Always there when you need them and able to go the extra mile to make the deal happen. Very client friendly and responsive. The team is first rate‘

‘Nick Williamson is an  exceptional lawyer – very responsive, trusted adviser and a go-to-person for all M&A related activities. Nick really understands the dynamics of M&A transactions and is able to anticipate issues early, allowing us to take the appropriate measures way before others start realising the same. Truly first class.‘

‘Leading mid market public M&A practice. Approachable and commercial.‘

‘Tom Mercer is our go-to partner for UK public M&A at Ashurst for his blend of a commercial approach and technical knowledge.‘

‘There is close integration between Ashurst’s pensions team and its commercial litigation group. This means Ashurst’s pensions team has valuable experience in heavyweight commercial litigation‘.

‘Good sound advice, very thorough‘.

‘John Gordon is excellent. Technically, he is a highly accomplished pensions lawyer. Commercially, he is excellent at understanding clients’ business needs‘.

‘John Gordon is extremely flexible, highly knowledgeable and able to translate difficult concepts for laymen and counsel teams whilst not losing sight of the important detail‘.

‘We deal mainly with John Gordon who is very thorough and provides sound advice. He will always go the extra mile‘.

‘James Levy is a great leader of a team. Hugely thoughtful. The firm has good experience of audit negligence claims.’

‘James Levy’s analysis is second to none and his assistants love working for him.’

‘The arrival of Ruby Hamid has made a significant difference to the firm’s ability to represent corporates in criminal matters’.

‘Ruby Hamid is excellent, committed and incredibly easy to work with’.

‘A growing team with significant expertise in commercial and regulatory fraud and economic crime’.

‘Ruby Hamid has added a star quality to the firm in this department’.

‘At the forefront of dealing with issues of employment and insolvency.’

‘Ruch Buchanan is amazing. She is calm, decisive and fabulous to work with. Clients really value her client focused approach, wise counsel and ability to get things done.’

‘Whereas some employment firms which work mainly for employers push an outdated mode of defensiveness, Ashurst are forward looking and provide advice suitable for the modern world.’

‘Ashurst have always been extremely professional in all their dealings with us. we have presented many queries which were sometimes complex in nature but they were always able to give us the correct advice quickly.’

‘As well as being very professional, the team is also very warm and personable.’

‘Crowley Woodford offers excellent advice, is always commercial, focused on finding solutions to contentious matters and with a clear outline for a plan of action.’

‘As a full-service firm, Ashurst brings a wealth of experience to any commercial dispute. In TMT and IP disputes the firm benefits from having strong commercial support teams readily at hand to assist with complex but important peripheral issues. The firm as a whole is very commercially aware, experienced and offers excellent cost efficiency and makes appropriate use of experienced senior associates and other teaming decisions to ensure diligent yet cost effective management of every case.‘

‘Ashurst is a top-flight City firm with clients to match. They always put in a first-rate performance in whatever they do and are always very pleasant to deal with.‘

‘High-quality, experienced team. Good at managing and earning the trust of difficult clients, while managing their expectations. I have found the advice provided by Ashurst to be clear, straightforward and importantly, practical taking into account the circumstances of the cases we have worked on together. This includes an inherent cost/benefit assessment of the situation measured against the scale of the problem which is appreciated by attorneys and clients alike.‘

‘David Wilkinson is an extremely experienced intellectual property litigator who is readily able to address complex and novel situations to find sound commercial solutions to advance his client’s case.‘

‘Don McCombie is a diligent, hardworking and talented litigator who is able to take real responsibility for complex litigation.‘

‘David Wilkinson is an extremely well-known IP practitioner with an adherent practice, and with his move to Ashurst I am sure has put the firm very much on the IP map.‘

‘Don McCombie is first rate and incredibly knowledgeable, and a pleasure to deal with.‘

‘Avinash Punjabi in Ashurst’s Energy team in Singapore makes this team the best in Asia. He provides commercially sound, practical, and yet prudent legal advice to clients. His quiet confidence makes him perfect for taking the lead at project meetings that may otherwise turn antagonistic. He fully deserves the respect that he receives from all.’