K&L Gates LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Awesome team!’

‘Tom Wallace is great!’

‘The team is led from the top, but is very strongly supported throughout the more junior ranks. The team cares about the outcome, and that is what really makes them different from other big law firms.’

‘As each year rolls by we have now worked with the team for a very long time. We know them well and they fully understand us and our needs well. They are exceptionally diligent, but with a strong commercial acumen, and they care about the securing the right outcome. Both Paul Tetlow and James Green set the tone and ethics from the top, I thoroughly recommend both of them.’

‘Paul Tetlow runs a commercial and good value ECM business with a good US practice.’

‘Paul Tetlow comes highly recommended – he has a very commercial and direct manner which addresses problems and keeps costs down.’

‘An excellent team of highly skilled individuals.’

‘Friendly, collegiate and effective team.’

‘John Magnin gives clear, strategic and practical advice – a wise counsel’

‘Martin King is excellent. His grasp of both sides of the litigation is tremendous, and he ensures that his client’s position is forwarded in the strongest possible terms.’

‘A strong problem-solving focus allied with formidable legal and organisational skills make this a formidable dispute resolution team; and the group collaborates very effectively with its global offices to provide a one-stop service for international disputes.’

‘Peter Morton – an outstanding combination of analytical and organisational skills means that Peter provides highly effective leadership, and he secures successful outcomes for his clients. He is approachable and alive to the pressures that dispute resolution imposes on industry.‘

‘Special counsel Tim Fox is a resourceful litigator, who is always on top of the detail and ensures he secures positive results for clients.’

‘Sarah Turpin was very professional and efficient. She understood the matter and gave practical advice.’

‘K&L Gates provide an efficient service in this specific area of insurance law.’

‘Seasoned team of experienced professionals. Take a very practical approach to issues. Knowledgeable and provide very timely responses. Pleasure to work with.’

‘Michelle Moran is a safe pair of hands with deep experience. The fact that she has spent a lot of her time working in house before retuning to private practice means she has a unique perspective and is very commercial with her advice. Responds very quickly and is always available to discus matters on the phone. Highly recommended.’

‘Excellent attention to detail – but most importantly the advice given is practical and matches the client needs and situation.’

‘They are personable, interested in the client and take time to get to know us.’

‘The team possesses a serious depth of experience and provides quality advice in contentious and non-contentious matters. It is equally adept at drafting conditions and dealing with disputes in the UK and internationally’.

‘Matthew Smith has a vast amount of experience in rail and works for many of the major players in the sector. He really gets to the core of a dispute quickly, is a brilliant tactician who provides pragmatic advice to his clients’.

‘Nicola Ellis focuses on non-contentious matters, she has a great eye for detail and works seamlessly with clients undertaking complex infrastructure projects. She really knows her stuff and provides excellent advice‘.

‘Inga Hall has extensive experience in rail and gives excellent, considered advice on contentious and non-contentious matters. She understands the detail of the matter, is never flustered and works tirelessly for her clients‘.

‘Sarah Drinkwater has an in-depth knowledge of the full gamut of issues that can arise in the sector. She is a smart commercially aware lawyer, who gives great advice in a timely no nonsense manner, and is an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘Matt Smith is very considered and balanced in his review and advice on matters related to the sector. He provides solid guidance and clear advice on contractual issues and the law. Sarah Drinkwater is proactive and focused on the key issues’.

‘The moment you speak to the Rail team, you know you are in good hands. Their partner, Matthew Smith, will put you at ease and will be able to find solutions for you based on his vast experience all over the world’.

‘Matthew Smith is an all rounder, put his clients at ease and has vast experience for Metros all around the world. This makes him really reliable and a go -to lawyer when you need an innovative way of coming up with documents’.

‘Very strong, timely, and pragmatic advice.’

‘Catherine Adam was excellent to work with. Very responsive, experienced, and had good business judgement as well as legal expertise.’

‘Catherine Adam is very knowledgeable in all things logistics. This was a strategic initiative for our company, and her insights were extremely helpful and educational, and allowed us to gain a thorough understanding of key positions and risks, both contractually as well as from an industry perspective. Catherine is sharp, pragmatic, prompt and personable, and it has been an absolute pleasure to work with her.’

‘The K&L team is fantastic to work with. They are responsive, practical, and efficient.’

‘The team is highly experienced and extremely customer focused.‘

‘Peter O’Hare is the most effective and commercially aware counsel that I’ve ever worked with.’

‘Everyone we work with at K&L Gates, from trainee solicitors to partners, are all kind, competent and professional. They take every case and matter very seriously and work endlessly to produce the results we need.’

‘They are proactive, highly qualified, commercial and smart, fast and it is a pleasure to work with them. We also appreciate their global platform.’

‘Tim Webb is the lead contact and the main reason for recommending K&L Gates.’

‘As a firm, the breadth and depth of knowledge across the real estate space impressed me.’

‘The team gives careful attention to client needs and has extensive experience.’

‘Matthew Smith is a particularly strong member of the team and provides consistently reliable advice.’

‘We worked with the London team on two acquisitions and one sale. They are fabulous. Understood our business and worked as a true friend.’

‘Paul Tetlow is the best. He is steady, knowledgeable, willing to bring in others who know and area and is extremely trustworthy. One of the best people that I have had the pleasure to work with.’

‘The team at K&L Gates were knowledgeable, and supportive and helped me through the process. I felt informed and reassured that my best interests were being protected at all times.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable on M&A deals. The team is very responsive to needs of the client. The team is also diverse and essentially one gets the services in a one stop shop.’

‘Outstanding legal minds for the deal they represented us on. Timely responses to all matters has been very important and the team has delivered on this aspect. The charges have been well explained and within agreed budget.’

‘Paul Tetlow is clearly an expert in the field. Always available and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Good calibre of partners, depth of experiene, technology and collaboration’.

‘Willingness to go the extra mile for their clients’.

‘Willingness to leverage their professional and sometimes personal networks to help their clients succeed’.

‘A real understanding of the entrepreneurial space at all levels’.

‘Great support’.

‘Paul Tetlow runs a very commercial, capital markets-focussed oil & gas practice’.

‘They are exceptionally good value for the quality of advice offered and my preferred law firm where robust advice is called for’.

‘Paul Tetlow is very commercial and not afraid of direct and robust advice’.

‘K&L Gates is great to work with because of their partner availability and engagement, their efficiency in dealing with legal proceedings and their communication regarding the cases.’ 

‘For me, it is Tim Webb who makes the practice unique. Tim is ahead of the curve on all aspects of transaction delivery.’ 

‘Emma Maher is a hard worker, intuitive, flexible and creative.’ 

‘The breadth of knowledge and experience means the team is able to act as a one-stop-shop, which can be relied upon to deliver sound advice across a broad range of real estate property matters.’ 

‘I work principally with Tim Webb and Emma Maher, who have been an immense support to lean on from both a legal perspective and a source of knowledge. Their client-focused approach enables you to leave matters in their capable hands.’

‘Their strengths are that they are approachable, provide clear advice on what are often complex difficult issues. They do this with a high level of client care going beyond what is expected to ensure that client interests are properly served.’

‘I value that they are team players. They see the value in a joined up approach between planning consultants and legal advice. It means that we can openly discuss and agree approach and put forward a considered strategy.’

‘They also make themselves readily available and are quick to revert back.’

‘Excellent knowledge and able to handle cases swiftly and in a professional manner.’

‘The Team at K&L Gates are exceptional; partners and associates will always make themselves available and distil complex matters into innovative, workable solutions and set these out in a clear way as well as taking the time to explain to clients of all levels. The diversity of partners and associates at K&L Gates is much greater than with other firms we have worked with and is a great reflection on the inclusivity of the firm.’

‘The prompt and excellent advice we receive from both Feroze Abbas and Rebecca Daniels are exceptional. The personable approach and willingness to clearly explain complex matters to junior staff at clients is unique and sets them apart from other firms we have used.’

‘Feroze Abbas and Rebecca Daniels: their communication is clear and concise. I have compete trust in their advice and negotiating skills.’

‘The team is incredibly nimble and flexible, providing exactly the expertise you need and assistance required, tailored to your request. They are unparalleled as to knowledge of the fashion industry, market and terms. Extremely diverse team, reflecting the industry. The team is very passionate about what they do and the industry, and it is reflected in carefully crafted work.’

‘Arthur Artinian, is without doubt the most connected, and knowledgeable of terms and practice in the fashion and design industry. Exceedingly intelligent and passionate, he is able to separate what really matters and laser focus on the right result.’

‘The team attract some of the best aviation litigation in the market, are hard-working, diligent, commercially astute, bright, and enjoyable to work with.’

‘The personal touch is what distinguishes this team. You never feel like your one of 20 clients and no matter how much is going on with the firm, you feel like your project is the one getting the team’s full attention. This is vital for us as a client as a lot of our deals are complex and require a lot of hands-on attention from our external counsel.’

‘Very effective problem solvers, combining industry knowledge with well honed dispute resolution skills. The firm provides an efficient and well resourced service for its clients in complex litigation.’

‘Peter Morton: reliable, highly intelligent, good tactical and strategic instincts, enjoyable to work with.’

‘Peter Morton is a great strategist who provides strong leadership to his team. Combined with his strong analytical skills, Peter is highly effective in achieving strong outcomes for his client.’

‘Tim Fox has a close eye for detail and provides exceptional organisation skills in managing legal disputes.’

‘Very client focused – advice is not generic – it is always practical and useful to our company.’

‘Helpful, always available and very knowledgeable. Great industry context.’

‘These guys are massively pro-active. They come with a range of solutions. Also, I really feel that they own the transactions. They have a great attention to detail, and I can really feel them working on our side. Also, amazing value for money.’

‘James Cross takes a great high level view, and keeps an incredibly calm head. A can-do attitude makes him a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team at K&L have been excellent in every interaction I have had with them. They go above and beyond to assist with every transaction and are always available to offer assistance. I have never reached out to the team without getting a very quick response – which is such a hugely valuable attribute during times of pressure to get deals over the line. Furthermore, the team make a real effort to understand the transaction and what it means to our business and stakeholders.’

‘The entire team has been very approachable, knowledgeable and extremely hard working in my interactions with them – always willing to go the extra mile to help us get a transaction over the line. James Cross has a calm head in all situations, especially where multiple other law firms are involved. His colleague Toby Karenowski is also a real asset to the firm.

‘Diligent, thorough and thoughtful.’

‘James Cross is great to work with. He has a strong sense of which legal issues are commercially relevant, and avoids the unnecessary point scoring seen with others’

‘Excellent team with a strong market presence acting in high profile SFO cases.’

‘Dylan Moses is an experienced practitioner with an excellent reputation. He is collegiate, calm and reassuring.’

‘The K&L team are highly regarded in the market for their highly experienced partners and ability to cover regulatory and criminal investigations.’

‘Michael Ruck and Dylan Moses represent a mix of senior individuals and corporates – individual clients benefit from their knowledge of how the corporate is likely to respond.’

‘Michael Ruck is personable and calm and able to bring his years of in house FCA experience to the table. Dylan Moses is bright and energetic and is one of few practitioners with years of criminal experience from his time at the Bar.’

‘A strong multijurisdictional team with enviable resources on both sides of the Atlantic. The firm’s many departments and strength in depth make them an obvious choice for corporates or individuals alike.’

‘The ability of the firm to expand or contract a team at the drop of a hat distinguishes them from smaller operators in the field.’

‘Dylan Moses is the key member of this team. He is calm under pressure, experienced in a wide range of work, steady under fire, with a first rate tactical mind. To this he adds an exceptionally empathetic and likeable client manner.’

‘A vastly knowledgeable and experienced arbitration team that is highly focused on MENA commercial arbitration.’

‘K&L Gates’ team leverages its worldwide offices to give quality client services, particularly to its clients in the Middle East.’

‘Jeremy Farr – hugely knowledgeable, strategic, commercial, and a delight to work with.’

‘Matthew Walker is the standout partner for commercial disputes in the Middle East. His understanding of the culture, politics and legal systems of the Gulf is second to none.’

‘Matthew Walker – very knowledgeable in relation to Middle Eastern laws, and particularly good at listening to clients and understanding what they need.’

‘Matthew Walker is a very experienced construction lawyer, extremely sharp and with a keen eye for detail. His case management skills are impressive.’

‘Matthew Walker is brilliant – a superb lawyer, terrific leader of a team, and a highly effective communicator who is is wonderful with clients.’

‘Nita Mistry is exactly what clients want in a senior associate, a totally dependable person, but one who also sees the bigger picture. A partner in waiting.‘

‘Daniel Greenaway is an experienced funds lawyer. He has a good understanding of the needs of a GP, especially emerging managers, able to offer good practical advice as well as a legal opinion.’

‘Daniel Greenaway is highly valued by his clients.’

‘The team is excellent across the board.’

‘Daniel Greenaway is excellent – knowledgeable, practical, commercial and friendly.’

‘A strong multi-jurisdictional team with enviable resources on both sides of the Atlantic. The firm’s many departments and strength in depth make them an obvious choice for corporates or individuals alike. They can assemble a team of almost any size, at the drop of a hat, with a range of skills, a range of seniorities, a range of price points, from a range of different jurisdictions. That distinguishes them from many of their competitors in the field.’

‘Dylan Moses is the key member of this team. He is calm under pressure, experienced in a wide range of work, steady under fire, with a first rate tactical mind. To this he adds an exceptionally empathetic and likeable client manner, which time and again enables those whom he represents to deliver their very best selves to investigators, regulators, tribunals and courts. His recent SFO work has been quietly superb. He adds value wherever he is engaged and, without fail, lets the client take the credit for it. That is a rare skill among first division lawyers.’

‘Strong team with experienced practitioners and high quality mandates included SFO work.’

‘Dylan Moses is an excellent practitioner. He is collegiate, calm and reassuring. He is also highly experienced and is responsible for building the practice at K&L.’

‘Able to advise on the full spectrum of criminal and regulatory issues. A strong team in London with Dylan Moses and Michael Ruck.’

‘Michael is personable and calm and is able to bring his years of experience “in house” at the FCA to the table.

‘Dylan Moses is bright, sharp and technically excellent – one of the few white collar crime specialists with years of experience at the criminal bar.’

‘The team provides excellent practical advice to corporates which it achieves through its collaborative ethos within the team.’

‘An excellent, wide-ranging knowledge combined with a real-world capabilities.’

‘Jennifer Marsh has an excellent grasp of the wider implications of competition law and a very astute application of those implications to the particular matter in hand.’

‘The team as a whole are warm and engaging and so are easy to deal with. They are quick to respond to emails and requests, and always with practical, solid advice and guidance. They are organised and very efficient in their support of our selective distribution system.’

‘Michal Kocon’s knowledge in the area of EU and competition practice is to be highly commended, as is his ability to get to the heart of an issue quickly.’

‘Jennifer Marsh is a pleasure to work with: readily available when needed, and totally practical and efficient.’

‘Great people, very responsive and proactive, good international capability. Innovative solutions.’

‘Personable, supportive and go to extra lengths to find potential solutions. Ability to clearly articulate issues and solutions in plain language. Jennifer Marsh and Georgie Rigg provide exceptional support and advice.’

‘The team at K&L are excellent. They go above and beyond to assist with every transaction and are always available to offer assistance.’

‘The entire team is very approachable, knowledgeable and extremely hard working; they are always willing to go the extra mile to help.’

‘Very accessible, willing and able to give high quality advice at any time. Able to navigate and propose good solutions to complex problems and work efficiently and effectively to tight deadlines.’

‘The team are very experienced in property finance transactions, with a high level of understanding of the Banks documentation requirements.’

‘Richard Hardwick is extremely thorough when drafting the Banks loan documentation and the changes needed to align with the Banks requirements are always minimal.’

‘Richard Hardwick is very approachable with excellent legal knowledge and commercial understanding. He is excellent at drilling down to the core of matters and giving clear, pragmatic advice.’

‘Richard Hardwick is the lead partner and he always ensures matters are progressed efficiently and makes himself available for key discussions. His support team are always of high calibre.’

‘Richard is great to work with. Very client focussed.’

‘Jonathan Lawrence is thoughtful, experienced and empathetic, and easy to get along with.’

‘Joe Welborn is one of the best lawyers in the market. On case after case, he helps us develop paths to a successful resolution with minimal imposition on our teams.’

‘No one works harder to understand our business and to support our personnel who are caught up in litigation.’

‘I have found it comforting that they always pull from their roster the right attorney for the right issue I face. The collaboration aspect is definitely a well-honed aspect of the firm.’

‘Artoush Varshosaz was very tuned into the facts of the case and I felt my best interest was always first and foremost. Artoush was brilliant in both depositions and dealing with the court/judge which I felt was not really tuned into the facts of the case. His patience prevailed and as did my case… Very happy with the firm!’

‘The team of K&L Gates has the reputation of being capable of handling sophisticated M&A.’

‘The individuals at K&L Gates are very professional and give their full attention to every matter they handle.’

‘K&L Gates have a very good team, harmonious, renowned and efficient. They provide high quality legal services, are knowledgeable of the market and industry, and they provide quality work. They stand out.’

‘The senior partner Amjad Hussain is a remarkable, very well known and trusted lawyer in commercial, corporate and M&A in Qatar, with a very accommodating personality and in-depth knowledge of his cases and transactions. He is very experienced in his field and highly recommended.’

‘Experienced team that can cater to a wide remit of client requirements. Able to tailor the team to bring in the right expertise as and when required. Always responsive and provide a quality service that allows me to have a high level of trust on the output.’

‘Simon Chan has a very strong and client-centric work ethic. He is also able to have the right balance of legal and commercial risk assessment to ensure transactions maintain traction and can get over the line. Amjad Hussain brings a strong client service and management ethic, as well as deep legal knowledge’

‘Amjad Hussain – Amjad is glad to assist us with any request. He would usually go the extra mile for his clients.’

‘Very good team, with good local knowledge.’

‘Travis Brannon. Travis is a stand-out associate who is very good at client-oriented communications.’

‘The team has excellent knowledge and experience with FERC. They anticipate issues and continuously advise of trends and issues that we should be aware of.‘

‘David Wochner is an amazing attorney with great experience in regulatory energy law. He is always on point, aware of issues and extremely thorough in his analysis.‘

‘They provide direct and very easy access to the partner in charge of the engagement.’

‘There is a consistent attention to detail and more often than not, foresight that has helped guide my practice but also the business teams I have worked with. I also love that there is always at least one female on the team– diversity is a staple, not an afterthought. The caliber of work provided has always been exceptional, and I trust their direction deeply. They make it easier on their clients because it’s clear that they really care.’

‘K&L Gates Seattle are experts all matters involving commercial real estate transactions and redevelopment.’

‘Shannon Skinner’s land use, real estate transaction expertise, and skills in writing agreements that protect and benefit the interest of the community are invaluable.’