Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Very knowledgeable and smart – their experience shines through in all our conversations, and they balance protecting our interests with being “market” and pragmatic.’

‘The practice has a unique perspective in understanding US investor needs and what’s most important in the UK/European market.’ 

‘Given the velocity of deals, has an updated view on “market” which can help streamline the back and forth.’

‘Brilliant commercial knowledge and quick execution.’

‘Ylan Steiner is a standout venture lawyer who possesses deep understanding of the startup ecosystem. With extensive knowledge of the unique legal challenges faced by startups, Ylan is well-versed in areas such as fundraising for companies at all stages.’

‘Shawn Atkinson is a pleasure to work with – he is extremely knowledgeable, fast and easy to communicate with.’

‘Shawn Atkinson: Responsiveness is incredible. Has a unique ability to translate UK concepts for US investors and why/why not it matters…or what we should care about most.’

‘Jamie Moore is very reassuring given his market knowledge and reputation.’

‘An extremely agile and responsive team with strong and granular renewable energy project finance experience.’

‘We are very satisfied and impressed by the work performed by Adam Smith, Oliver Sikora and Evan Stergoulis. They are a well-organised team of great listeners.’

‘Adam Smith is very responsive and has excellent product expertise.’

‘Adam Smith is a partner with the expertise to interpret and resolve disputes among counterparties.’

‘Simon Alsey and Evan Stergoulis are very experienced in the renewables space. Legal advice the provide always includes commercial and tactical support aspects of a situation.’

‘Adam Smith is practical and easy to work with – he is able to explain legal concepts and how to appropriately allocate risks between parties and has good legal market knowledge. Associates Rebecca Downes and April Lord are both quick, accurate and very capable of stepping in.’

‘Ravinder Sandhu has extensive experience in the OFTO transaction sphere. She is not only legal, but very commercially astute and provides a fantastic sparring platform. She is very trusted by us and we would highly recommend her.’

‘Simon Alsey is a very strong contact with who we are confident to immediately discuss certain topics and workstreams as they arise. Rebecca Grevitt’s experience and knowledge is strong and we very much trust and value her input to our transactions.’

‘Orrick has handled multiple deals for us. What clearly differentiates this team from others is the collaboration within the firm and across different countries, the people, who are clearly competent, good with reacting to issues and time management, and their ability to apply international standards.’

‘The team are precise, competent and have the ability to understand the negotiation context and proceed with good negotiation techniques to achieve good results.’

‘A combination of deep market knowledge and experience, phenomenal client service and support and a willingness to always go the extra mile when required. I have worked with Katie Cotton for the last 11 years, sometimes through challenging times and I cannot fault her attitude, demeanour and pragmatism. She is one of the few people in this world that whom I trust completely.’

‘The Orrick team is very reputable and experienced in their field. They give prompt replies. Orrick’s team always acts fast and provides to-the-point detailed advice. Their UK/US footprint helps us with our international queries.’

‘An incredibly knowledgeable, diligent and personable team that are straight talking and great to have in your corner. Shawn Atkinson is simply outstanding. Katie Cotton is also good.’

‘Excellent and collaborative team with particular strength in technology sector transactions. They are very good at providing a seamless service on cross border transactions and take care to understand their client’s business needs and objectives. We have worked with James Connor. He is highly impressive with intellectual flair, excellent communication and dedication in taking transactions through to closing.’

‘Orrick provides a unique service compared to other law firms with detailed and fast replies when we require the assistance. They are both excellent at sell and buy side on M&A work. James Connor and Emma Cameron were both excellent on leading M&A projects and they are capable to lead a couple of projects at same time.’

‘This is a team of very strong negotiators with excellent client management. Katie Cotton, Kirsty Hart and Shaun Malone are second to none. They are absolutely great.’

‘Orrick’s lawyers provide an unusually thorough service and have enviable legal expertise.’

‘Simon Willis is an exceptional partner. He has a fantastic understanding of the law and is exceptionally good at managing cases and advising on strategy.’

‘Simon Willis is an experienced litigator who conducts cases calmly, methodically and very effectively.’

‘Simon Willis has a wealth of experience and expertise, especially in relation to issues of company law and shareholder litigation.’

‘Simon Willis and Amanda Voss make a formidable team.’

‘This is a large firm, which as a result has the resources to conduct heavy litigation effectively.’

‘Availability, empathy, kindness and professionalism.’

‘Exceptionally talented lawyers!’

‘Cameron Carr really understands the commercial side of a breach. He’s super knowledgeable and really comes across like a business partner to his clients.’

‘Strong expertise in the team in fintech related laws and regulations.’

‘A pragmatic approach and coherent yet eloquent solution for our specific request was provided by Guy Stevenson.’

‘The Orrick team works to know our business and to think creatively to offer advice that furthers our business goals. It is a collaborative relationship that is aligned with the business’s mission.’

‘They have a detailed practical knowledge and anticipate well in advance the opinion to be taken by regulators on the products and services and what kind of questions can be expected.’

‘Guy Stevenson provided a pragmatic approach and coherent yet eloquent solution for our specific request.’

‘Orrick is highly successful at taking a joined-up approach between departments and offices. As a result, clients always feel that Orrick’s advice is tailored specifically to the needs of the companies represented.’

‘Consistently impresses with the responsiveness and availability of all the individuals that act.’

‘Despite competing client commitments, travel arrangements and time differences, clients are always able to get quick and clear responses to instructions. The teamwork that goes on behind the scenes is impressive.’

‘Mark Beeley is a market leader for high-value, complex disputes in the energy sector. He is commercially astute and a keen strategist.’

‘Mark Beeley is a leading figure in the field – someone other experienced practitioners go to for advice. He understands the arbitration process and knows all the main arbitrators. He is a problem solver, who takes on difficult cases and finds a way to get to a result.’

‘The advice from Mark Beeley and Sarah Stockley is pragmatic and commercially focused.’

‘Orrick’s energy litigation team is hugely experienced and very capable.’

‘Specialist arbitration knowledge for international cases, especially with an energy or oil and gas content.’

‘Highly relevant and timely advice. Personable.’

‘Responsive and they understand our needs.’

‘A competent and helpful team that maintains its flexibility despite the law firm’s size.’

‘David Walder is a top performer, eager to help with any issues practically anytime.’

‘Anna Humphrey is the experienced leader behind the team, ready to step in anytime, even when a very hands-on approach is needed.’

‘A great team very tech and founder focused, down to earth and extremely knowledgeable, led by the fantastic Nicola Whitely’

‘Nicola Whitely is tenacious, commercial and utterly down to earth.’

‘Orrick are highly responsive, practical, and provide pragmatic advice in my view.’

‘We have a strong relationship with Orrick globally. I appreciate the value the firm puts on treating our company as one global client as opposed to handling each matter in each geography entirely independently.’

‘Nicola Whiteley’s expertise, demeanour and especially her practical and patient advice has helped us navigate some difficult and complicated issues. I very much appreciate Nicola’s approach and ability to fully understand our goals and how to achieve them.’

‘It is the pragmatic and business focus approach that sets Nicola Whiteley and her team apart from other legal teams I have worked with. Their ability to work quickly with creative and innovative solutions to solve critical business problems makes them an invaluable extension of the business’.

‘The global network gives you confidence to be able to deal with matters wherever they come up.’

‘I have had the benefit of working with Nicola Whitely in the past. It is her approach and style that had me connect my current company to work with Nicola and Orrick’s when I joined this year. She is always pragmatic with a clear business eye which makes her an invaluable trusted business partner.’

‘Proactive, strategic and cost effective. A great team to work with.’

‘Great coordination and strong legal insight.’

‘The team is extremely competent, experienced, responsive and business-oriented.’

‘Charles Adams, Rena Scott and Vanessa Liborio are outstanding professionals. They work hand-in-hand with their clients, provide first-class legal advice and deliver top quality legal products at all times.’

‘They are experts in the arbitration field with a lot of personal and business acumen. They are fully dedicated to their clients.’

‘The Arbitration practice is exceptional and a pleasure to work with. Their understanding of matters related to delay, damages and technical issues regarding construction and engineering matters is impressive and sets them apart.’

‘Amazing expert and diverse arbitration team lead by Vanessa Liborio and Rena Scott. The advocacy in every submission they write is really persuasive. They understand the business behind the case and structure the position in a professional and credible way. The team is essentially diverse, with members of different nationalities, groups and language skills. ’

‘They all share some great qualities: expertise, professionalism, availability and engagement.’