Dentons > Milton Keynes, England > Firm Profile

‘Tim Constable goes above and beyond to provide commercial and practical solutions, minimising risk, prioritising strategic goals and providing exceptional and experienced advice.’

‘The team, led by Tim Constable, has a great reputation for delivering quality legal advice internationally.’

‘James Fairbairn is incredibly bright and quick. His mind cuts straight through the case and focuses on the core issues.’  

‘Rob Francis is intelligent, thorough and rigorous coupled with an approachable and friendly manner towards clients. Hard working and dedicated to obtaining results.’ 

‘Tim Constable is a big presence in the international space, with years of experience and a sixth sense for litigation strategy.’

‘Genuine commercial and strategic advice to ensure successful outcomes. True partnering alongside in-house counsel, dedicated to enabling the conclusion of contentious matters in a controlled and considered fashion. Exceptional international network for non-UK contentious work.’

‘Rob Francis is always available and keen to assist, demonstrating a total command of every aspect of the matter he works on. One of his particular strengths is being able to deliver a work of outstanding quality within short time frames.’

‘Very responsive, pragmatic and offers decisive advice, reflecting the commercial realities of the situation and industry.’

‘Sarah Beeby is the standout lawyer in the team. Always responsive and timely advice which is clear, concise, pragmatic and commercial and always tailored to the requirements of the brief.’

‘Their communications are always clear, concise and progressive.’

‘Sarah Beeby is simply outstanding as a team leader, coordinator and lawyer, giving direct support and advice. It is clear that her team hold her in high regard and that she gives them every opportunity to develop and grow.’

‘We have continued to receive the same high level of service as always. We have never felt the need to move anywhere else for the services this team offers us.’

‘A responsive, capable and very client-focused team, who understands their banking clients’ needs and priorities.’

‘Tim Constable is very bright and very client-centric, extremely pragmatic and an excellent negotiator.’

‘Dentons have a very high quality professional negligence practice. They have real in-depth knowledge and deal with claims on a friendly but perspective basis. ’

‘Tim Constable is one of the ablest solicitors in professional negligence. He has a real attention to detail, writes very well and is liked by both clients and opponents.

‘The practice has particular talent in dealing with professional negligence disputes that arise out of banking transactions involving solicitors and valuers.’

‘Tim Constable is an excellent lawyer. He has a fine grasp of the law and is adept at tackling the most technical of issues. His communication skills are first rate.’

‘Sarah Rutnah stands out as a talented associate who has been a rising star for some time now. She is bright, personable and a team player who you definitely want on your side.’

‘James Fairbairn is very experienced and grasped the issues immediately, giving us good advice on how the case would proceed. He was also very careful to highlight the pros and cons of proceeding with legal action and to carefully consider the other parties arguments so that we could comprehensively rebut them. As laymen, we were always concerned that once you started legal actions, it could become like a runaway train, but James always kept everything on an even keel and advised us on next steps and costs well before they had been actioned. His astute advice ultimately led us into a satisfactory settlement with the other party.’

‘The lead partner Roland Gary, from the get go, has been proactive in promoting a collaborative and inclusive approach. I feel my interests are protected and his approach is one of attempting to seek the best possible outcome, but equally aware that some times this isn’t always achievable. In these circumstances, the risks and liabilities are clearly defined. I have found this approach to be a common theme that runs through the whole Denton’s team. Their reaction was fast and displayed a real determination to get stuck in and play a full part.’

‘Dentons work collaboratively across many functions to ensure objectives are delivered, but equally to ensure the right level of protection is gained in all transactions.’

‘The team are approachable, available, dedicated and experts in their fields. We have had a number of difficult and complex cases. The real strength is the individuals, no problem or case is too trivial, they dedicate their time fully to us and feel like true clients not just a number or a fee. This is very different to other firms.’

‘I have worked with a number of individuals at the firm and each individual is approachable and available. Nothing is ever too much trouble, they react proactively to the cases we have and sometimes have very short timescales and turnaround.’

‘They are all outstanding and I have confidence in the advice being given at all times, there is never a point that as a client we feel exposed or unsupported.’

‘Dentons has a very good and effective property litigation team offering high quality advice.’

‘Bryan Johnston is an exceptionally intelligent and strategic partner.’

‘Great all round performance, expertise and very good to deal with.’

‘Standout team members are Gemma Hunter-Barnes and Thomas Nolan. Bryan Johnston is also an excellent partner, good to deal with and technically excellent.’

‘The team displayed great patience and intellect in a transaction that grew into the most complex deal I have seen for its size.The Dentons team coped admirably with the complexity, particularly as the transaction was commenced in the early days of lockdown.’

‘Guy Norfolk’s intellect and commercial pragmatism were highly impressive. Guy was able to keep on top of a fiendishly complex commercial and financial arrangement in a way which seemed to defeat the financial advisers and was the key force in driving the deal to a conclusion. I know that not all lawyers could have played such a key role’

‘The level of service provided by Dentons is outstanding where their professional approach towards delivering appropriate advice, industry exposure, capabilities of the team members and commitment on our requirements make them unique. The entire team is prepared to carefully listen to our queries, analyse them with their expertise and provide us the perfect solutions throughout our relationship with Dentons.  The exemplary leadership of the partners is a major factor in their success.’

‘The individuals we work always have provided us the best quality service and the amount of efforts they make to fulfil our corporate and commercial deals specially in mergers and acquisitions. When we required the tasks to be completed with a strict timeline for the above purposes the experts were the biggest strength who always were ready to go an extra mile and accomplish all the tasks.’

‘Strong, interactive team, well staffed and supervised.’

‘Dentons has an all-round strong team and offers a full service of excellent legal counsel, as well as virtual data rooms, purchase price settlement services and other services.’

‘The Dentons team are true partners on a transaction and seek to understand not just the legal issues, but provide insightful, business-oriented advice and guidance.’

‘The team has depth and breadth of practitioners who understand Islamic Finance structures and shari’ah requirements very well.’

‘Genuine effort to understand nuances of shari’ah requirements and implement in the structures and documentation without compromising on financial and credit issues.‘

‘Good quality service throughout the different practices in the group. Regarding emerging markets, the network is generally good.’

‘It has a large number of local offices and the ability to work with a wide range of local counsel across different time zones.’

‘Yusuf Battiwala is a highly experienced subject matter expert with the right mix of knowledge of Islamic finance principles, as well as derivatives and conventional structured finance.’

‘An excellent team and incredibly well known.’

‘Isaac Felberbaum and James Ingham are fantastic lawyers and dedicated. Borrowers and banks love working with them.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable, professional and courteous.’

‘Brilliant and personal service.’

‘Everything is concluded quickly, and with experience they optimise contractual documents to save time and deliver top results to get a deal done.’

‘Expert knowledge of all areas within the hospitality sector and proactive provision of guidance and support when dealing with borrowing opportunities for our customers.’

‘They are able to take on board the idiosyncrasies of your business and build them into the legal documentation. They are able to be extremely pragmatic and commercial and not solely dogmatic and box ticking in their approach so you genuinely feel and know they have your back.’

‘All those involved were very professional, knowledgeable and were able to navigate around a difficult period with a not so easy transaction.’

‘Very knowledgeable and cohesive team covering all aspects of a client’s requirements’

‘The team I work with, including Derek McCombe, stand out for giving exceptional knowledge, time and effort’

‘Deep knowledge of the energy sector and pro-actively work on developing solutions to complex issues raised rather than just providing drafting language.’

‘Charles Wood is very good at asking difficult questions and spotting why something we thought was simple is actually more complex then helping us to think around the issue – or alternatively taking something that we thought was complicated and turning it into a clear easily understandable concept.’

‘The entire Dentons Team has a very good understanding as regards the client’s needs. We apreciated their pragmative approach. They provided great support throughout all stages of the M&A process. We were in particular impressed by their negotiation skills.’

‘Humphrey Douglas: always available, great to work with, impressive Industry Knowledge. Great support during negotiations. Understands the client’s needs and positions and knows how to best implement. Angela Saldanha: Great support during negotiations.’

‘Greg Hammond has provided practical and commercial corporate energy related advice for many years. A senior, well experienced trusted advisor to have on one’s side.’

‘Dentons have been our trusted partner in the rail business for many years. With their knowledge and expertise in the rail industry, they provide practical and commercial advice for our biddings in the UK. They are approachable, helpful and always provide high qualify legal support.’

‘They have deep legal expertise for the international practice area, an extensive international network to call upon and a strong commercial founded upon their industry knowledge and insight.’

‘Fantastic industry knowledge, not only of the law but the politics and players also.  ‘

‘Matthew Hanslip-Ward and Jonathan Smith are trusted legal advisers of our team. They are very knowledgeable in the rail industry and understand our business and our internal operation. They are always ready to walk an extra mile for us when we require support.’

‘Working with Matthew Hanslip-Ward and his team is always a pleasure. Their knowledge of the UK rail market is second to none and in combination with their ability to see issues from a commercial and practical standpoint has meant that we have partnered with the team very successfully.’

‘The team is made up of high quality people, with a good knowledge of business’.

‘Although it is a large firm, the relationship felt personal’.

‘Very approachable, responsive, friendly and confidence-inspiring’.

‘Lorna McCaa handled complicated tax matters but was patient and helpful in managing the situation with company directors in offering solutions, explanations and resolutions of issues arising’.

‘A highly skilled, professional and diverse team who are responsive and diligent on all matters. The wide range of expertise – and access to experts on wider areas of law – gives clients confidence that the team can collaborate to deliver projects of any scale, and that they can meet ambitious deadlines on complex problems. The stand-out feature of the team is their ability to understand the client, their operating environment, and risk appetite’.

‘The team really understand our business and their advice is always on point. They do not get bogged down in the detail but cut through it to give the advice we need. They are flexible and able to discuss concepts at a range of levels’.

‘Michael Dean and David McGowan always give great and easily digestible advice.’

‘Melanie Martin is bright and very easy to deal with.’

‘Catriona Munro gives flexible and helpful strategic guidance in disputes contexts.’

‘Approachable individuals who have good awareness of wider commercial considerations beyond just legal points. Each is an expert in their field, and give confidence that they are applying the most up-to-date thinking to matters.’

‘David McGowan is a notable expert who gives complete confidence in the breadth and thoroughness of his advice.’

‘This is a fast reacting and knowledgeable team who can convey this complex area of law in a way which resonates with the business we operate in.’

‘A solid reputable team working together for years.’

‘Verity Buckingham was outstanding in advising on every matter however large or small. She has great attention to details, was able to advice promptly on frequently changing rules. I worked with her over the years and the quality of service was impeccable.’

‘The Dentons team is responsive and flexible enough to answer questions on a wide variety of topics. They also have contacts around the world in the event I need legal advice in a country in which they do not operate.’

‘The team are knowledgeable, responsive and assist effectively with small and more complex queries.’

‘Verity Buckingham provides thoughtful information on a variety of employment and immigration questions.’

‘I consistently find Dentons to be exceptional in terms of their approach, advice, ability and experience. What I have particularly found a huge positive is their desire to truly collaborate as a team. Their boldness is also to be commended. I often compare other legal firms with the Dentons team, and use my experiences with Dentons as the benchmark.’

‘Shaun has a wealth of experience and is always very clear in his advice, which leaves no room for doubt.  ’

‘The team are very professional, approachable and knowledgeable. The legal advice received on our projects was very insightful and they maintain a very personable approach.’

‘Shaun Tame is approachable, friendly and has a wealth of legal knowledge and expertise on offer.’

‘Jane Miles  is a very practical partner, looking for solutions rather than over complicating matters.’

‘Strong team with diverse knowledge . Both partners and the team have good understanding of the industry sectors, hence the discussion becomes easy for a technical person with little understanding of the legal terms.’

‘Response time is good. Understanding of the subject is good. Team behaviour is very good. Turn around time for the responses is very good. Flexibility in adding resources to deal with urgent matters.’

‘Good knowledge and a willingness to help.’

‘Very good responsiveness.’

‘The team have a can-do attitude and are very entrepreneurial. They work with clients to overcome inevitable roadblocks in a commercial and mutually beneficial way, reducing transaction friction.’

‘The team is very responsive and has a “can-do” attitude. They were able to jump on a matter very quickly when another firm got tied up with internal process requirements.’

‘Pragmatic and hard working. Very responsive. Did a great job of coordinating counsel from various jurisdictions.’

‘The team provides a very professional service and the individuals are very responsive and accessible.’

‘The team has been truly devoted to the transaction and given excellent legal advice.’

‘Dentons has transformed itself with the arrival of Peter Voisey and his team. Peter’s team bring a level of expertise in the field of structured finance which is unrivalled in the city. His quality of advice and understanding of matters impacting building societies is exceptional. Peter also understands the social aspect of member businesses and keeps a good eye on costs to ensure best value for his clients.’

‘The Dentons team have some exceptionally talented individuals who always look to try find the best solution for their client. They are always available to talk through any issues and have a wide range of expertise to cover a wide range of legal topics. They are very supportive at helping institutions work through new regulations and highlighting key developments.’

‘I really value the consistency of the team and how they understand and get to know an organisation.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable, professional and courteous.’

‘Dentons is a legal firm with the right attitude. They respond to demands from clients swiftly. They walk with clients through the journey until the completion of the assignment. They understand the client’s business and billing is very flexible and reasonable.’

‘I have worked with both Matthew Sapte and Mark Cheney. Both Mark and Matthew are engaged and fully available when I have needed them and I appreciate the intellectual curiosity that they apply to the transactions that I have worked on. I feel it is very collaborative. They are also very transparent about fees and open to flexible fee arrangements.’

‘Ian Clements is very friendly and personable and is easy to approach. He sets out a timeline for completing work or getting back to you and always delivers on time. He provides straightforward advice on key points in a commercial manner.’

‘The individuals at Dentons understand client business and culture. They are flexible and always available to help. The standout partner is Howard Barrie and the standout associate is Ian Clements.’

‘It is a very experienced team and super responsive. It compares very well with other firms we use as they proactively push through issues with sensible suggestions that work for us.’

‘Paul Holland is very experienced.’

‘Lee McLernon is excellent.’

‘We use Dentons as a firm because of their extensive knowledge of the listed funds sector together with their all round excellent team.‘

‘Guy Norfolk heads up the listed funds team and has a wide an extensive knowledge of the sector. Very pragmatic and able to be results focused.‘

‘Claire Armstrong – Very knowledgeable and key to running complex projects.‘

‘Make themselves available whenever required’.

‘Commercial. Very quickly focus on what is important and give confidence’.

‘What made Dentons unique was the close relationship with their clients and their expertise in Privately funded infrastructure projects’

‘The  team I worked with was very close, reachable and personal. They integrated perfectly with the rest of the team as if they were part of the company. At the same time they were very professional when it came to giving their best advice; even if they knew they were contradicting what we wanted to hear.’

‘Very knowledgeable about current regulation, but also very valuable at guiding our strategic approach when approaching uncharted territory and recommending how to approach and what to request from new regulations.’

’We have been working fundamentally with three partners. Charles July has led the effort and has been always approachable and all our interactions have led to better understanding of the issues. Christopher McGee-Osborne’s knowledge and expert advise on energy and government approach has also been a key active to develop our regulatory strategy.’

‘Very experienced expertise in the energy sector, in particular gas.’

‘Precise, creative, responsive; Charles July is very experienced.’

‘Humphrey Douglas, our point of contact, makes the whole Dentons experience unique!’

‘Excellent knowledge – they always respond with a commercial approach.’

‘Dentons offer good client service and are responsive, approachable, likeable and commercial.’

‘Alex Coulter has been the primary contact at Dentons and has personally handled all the transactions that we have undertaken. Alex is very hands on, thorough, approachable, commercial but also fun to work with.’

‘Rob Thompson is very experienced, thorough and commercial.’

‘Highly responsive; lots of partner contact; added value outside of billable work.’

‘Rob Thompson and Carla Revelo are always there when needed and are able to go the extra mile to get a deal agreed. Working so closely with them is like having an extension to your team.’

‘Simon Masri is a hands-on partner with confidence in his team so you don’t only deal with him.’

‘Great capability within the environmental sphere.’

‘Stephen Shergold is very engaging.’

‘Sam Boileau is very detailed and a strong specialist in the environmental legal aspects – both his knowledge and his understanding and experience of working with his various counterparts in the negotiations and transactions proved invaluable in supporting the successful closing out of these transactions.’

‘The Denton’s environmental team is extremely commercial. Their knowledge of environmental matters is second to none, which is coupled with an excellent understanding of environmental insurance and M&A. It is this combination of skills and commercial acumen that makes Dentons stand out. Our instructions are invariably complex and require multi-disciplinary input – Dentons is the only law firm that we have found that is able to deliver practical, commercial opinions and solutions in a rapid and easy-to-understand form.’

‘Stephen Shergold and Helen Bowdren bring in additional resources if necessary, and both are extremely knowledgeable in environmental law. Moreover, they have taken the time to really understand our business and the markets in which we operate. They provide rapid, commercial opinions on complex matters. They are always willing to discuss matters ‘off the clock’ and are approachable and personable. We often involve Dentons in our client discussions, which is testament to the trust we have in the team and our main contacts.’

‘Excellent environmental knowledge with a strong commercial awareness.’

‘Stephen Shergold’s knowledge can be invaluable and his ability to work with non-legal stakeholders is appreciated by the business.’

‘Good sector and technical knowledge.’

‘I have always found the Dentons’ planning team a real pleasure to work with. They embrace thought leadership and have a focus on working towards sustainable outcomes.’

‘Roy Pinnock of Dentons is one of the leading solicitors in this field. Vastly experienced and able to bring an independent and highly informed and considered approach to all planning problems.’

‘They have a commitment to training and development within the planning industry, which sets them somewhat apart from many. Their approach matters strategically and makes connections outside of a strictly defined legislative framework.’

‘Bryan Johnson is a very experienced leader of the team and really has an extremely thorough and very up-to-date knowledge of this area of law.‘

‘Dentons got to grips with the case immediately and I had all the contact I needed, both with the partner and his assistants.‘

‘They were very supportive right the way through and I would highly recommend the team.‘

‘The team is headed up by Bryan Johnston, who is a master strategist and an excellent all-round technical lawyer. The team he leads is built around his values and strengths, making the team technically astute and canny with it.‘

‘Having worked with a few large firms, we were particularly impressed with their professionalism, willingness to listen, approachability and attention to detail. They also adopted a very commercial approach and made us feel that no question was too stupid to ask. We would certainly use them again and would recommend them without hesitation.‘

‘We found the whole team to be very approachable, down-to-earth, personable, efficient and utterly professional. We were delighted to work with them.‘

‘A first-rate team with strength and depth. One of the go-to teams on rights of light disputes.‘

‘Dentons’ property litigation team has strength and depth at all levels of seniority. They think tactically and are intensely focused on the outcome for the client.‘

‘Richard Barham is the main contact for this type of work and I trust him to give me good advice, properly researched and, when needed, pragmatic solutions. He provides clarity in an understandable way, without the legal jargon.’

‘Highly qualified knowledgeable and personable team across all disciplines with extensive global reach. Clear and concise advice delivered within agreed timescales.‘

‘Personable, friendly and engaging, at the same time pro-active and knowledgeable with extensive experience gained from having worked for respective regulators. Collaboration between partners across different complementary disciplines. Difficult and challenging situations are discussed and challenged in an open and supportive way. Written advice is clear, concise and addresses the issues.‘

‘This team is one of the strongest I’ve worked with in the field’.

‘They spent time getting to know our business inside out’.

‘They are commercial and experienced, and able to give strategic, risk-based advice’.

‘Martin Fanning picks up with positivity whatever challenge we take to him, is creative in problem solving, and very calm and constructive’.

‘They have demonstrated rich experience in data privacy laws to help our company expand our business in the EU’.

‘Antonis Patrikios has a deep understanding of adtech and his advice is always pragmatic and commercial’.     

‘Their reaction time and quality of deliverables and advice exceeds our expectations’.

‘One of the strengths that we value is its global network, which makes it possible to efficiently offer a one-stop service to a multinational enterprise like us’.

‘Babette is gifted at coordinating cross-border teams and sourcing the best (and often the most economical) advisers from the Dentons global network.’

‘Babette ensures that the team is focused on commercially-driven outcomes and is dedicated to positive results for her clients.’

‘Billing is always fair and reasonable.’

‘Babette and her team have a genuine interest in understanding our business and partnering with us to ensure they are advising on realistic aspects of work for us and not academic and improbable issues.’

‘The team are pragmatic, commercially-minded and exceptional at collaborating with the business.’

‘Provide strategic perspective on intellectual property especially related to patent portfolio.  I am convinced that the team we work with are the best in the world at what they do.‘

‘Diverse backgrounds when it comes to associates and partners so all of our diverse innovations are covered at any given point.‘

‘The team have strong credentials and are genuinely client-focused: They showed a really good understanding of our company’s circumstances and drafted a clear and robust legal agreement to get us the best available outcome.‘

‘Ability to distil inventions to core patentable attributes, worksheet for tracking and generating complementary IP.‘

‘Justin Hill has years of valuable experience and has provided very good advice on how to approach negotiations, taking account of the realities for both our company and our counterparts.‘

‘A very diverse skillset amongst the partners, with good coverage across most sectors’.

‘The firm has a good mix of older more experienced partners, as well as promoting young talent development, which is very good’.

‘Very experienced and proven professionals in their own field’.

‘They have always been highly competitive in nature and come across as a team that want to be the best’.

‘As a small international business we get the support of a UK-based firm. but with global reach’.

‘They combine a unique blend of being able to cover both mainstream corporate work and also restructuring work’.

‘Derek McCombe has developed a real niche in the retail sector and is highly regarded and trusted by his colleagues’.

‘Brian Moore is always very responsive and was a great support throughout our transaction’.

‘The team there are very efficient and we always receive an excellent service from them’.

‘They have shown themselves to be highly knowledgeable, reliable and willing to go the extra mile if required, as it sometimes is’.

‘I deal with Stuart Fitzsimmons, who has been extremely helpful, professional and has put himself out to get work done at times’.

‘Dentons have a national high quality range of legal services and are able to advise on asset-based lending advisory work in England as well as Scotland’.

‘They are proactive, operate at pace and have been fundamental in deal completions where I have engaged them.’

‘Stuart Fitzsimmons is a superb lawyer, easy to work with, proactive in expanding our relationship and an essential part of our deal teams when engaged’.

‘They have been incredibly effective in negotiations and on problem solving’.

‘They are very engaging, very responsive to queries and manage expectations around timescales, whilst ensuring they have the resources in place to deliver’.

‘Accessible, pragmatic and experienced – always with an eye on good commercial outcomes.’

‘Claire Armstrong is accessible, pragmatic and thoughtful; and very diligent

‘Owen McLennan is very user-friendly and reliable’.

‘The main standout was the quality and timeliness of advice given, not only on the legal documents, but also the tactical advice to the board as it navigated the process’.

‘Their availability at short notice and fast turnaround of some complex documentation was much appreciated’.

‘The team offers honest, commercial advice.’

‘They are approachable and easy to work with.’

‘Every member of the team, no matter how junior, is more than capable of the task they are required to do’.

‘All individuals are working within their own specialised area, but they always provide a joined-up approach’.

‘Each of the people we are involved with give us the highest attention at all times, no matter how small the question’.

‘The team has a natural ability to advise in writing or discussion, on what can be a complex legal matter, in such a way that the point at issue is readily understood. Such understanding and expertise gives confidence to the client in forming the basis of the next step in the process to achieve a successful outcome.’

‘I find Denton’s property litigation team easy to deal with, fast to respond and explain the situation to me as a lay person very well.’

‘They explain the situation clearly in layman’s terms – this ensures I understand the possible outcomes and costs involved.’

‘Ross Nicol is an excellent practitioner, who is very capable of providing real world advice.’

‘Ross Nicol provides pragmatic advice which is always well tailored in light of commercial circumstances. He understands the challenges faced by an in house lawyer.’

‘In my view their knowledge and expertise of this subject area is unrivalled in Scotland. Their team has grown significantly in recent years as they continue to win large instructions.’

‘Alison Bryce is an excellent partner – extremely intelligent, very commercial, pragmatic, clear in her advice, and with an understanding of her subject area which is second to none.’

‘Ross Nicol really knows his stuff and is extremely hard-working and dedicated.’

‘Julie Brown is an excellent senior associate – very thorough and responsive.’

‘The team have taken the time to get to know and understand our business and our team along with aligning themselves with our requirements and objectives. Despite being a third party provider, they now feel an extension of our internal team.’

‘Alison Bryce has been paramount to driving this approach and engaging with our company in such a manner that they feel part of our team. Alison’s counsel is always valued and we are only too pleased to continue working with Alison and the wider team.’

‘They are always extremely professional, proactive and responsive with evident domain expertise and good broader industry knowledge and very pleasant indeed to work with.’

‘We work mainly with both Alison Bryce (Partner) and Julie Brown (Senior Associate) and find them both to be excellent at all times, providing pragmatic and considered advice and drafting on a prompt and reliable timeline.’

‘I admire Alex Tostevin’s technical capabilities greatly and enjoy collaborating with him and his team.’

‘The level of service provided by Dentons is outstanding. The team’s professional approach, industry exposure and capabilities make them unique.’

‘Throughout our relationship with Dentons, the entire team is always well prepared and will always carefully listen to our queries. The team’s expertise allows them to deliver the perfect analysis and solutions to our problems.’

‘The individuals we work with have always provided us with the highest quality of service and their effort is highly valued and appreciated. Whenever we have a strict timeline, the team are prepared to go the extra mile to accomplish all the tasks.’

‘The team were highly flexible and able to adapt to a changing deal structure without any issues. The team were attentive and always available to assist where necessary.’

‘Verity Kent and Neil Nicholson were excellent to work with. Easy to have a sensible conversation with on the best way forward for the client and able to articulate the implications of legal advice or structuring clearly and concisely.’

‘All members of the team are very helpful and have proven themselves competent.’

‘Neil Nicholson has proven extremely adept at locating the ‘right’ legal resource for whatever we require. The advice is always commercially sensible and he provides what is needed rather than everything under the sun.’

‘The team is very proactive and helpful. They have strong knowledge of the law but the ability to apply that pragmatically to the circumstances.’

‘Neil Nicholson is very commercial and is very useful as a sounding board on a variety of different matters. Cameron Half is a very good US securities lawyer. Verity Kent is an extremely strong associate.’

‘The team were highly flexible and able to adapt to a changing deal structure without any issues. The team were attentive and always available to assist where necessary.’

‘Verity Kent and Neil Nicholson were excellent to work with. Easy to have a sensible conversation with on the best way forward for the client and able to articulate the implications of legal advice or structuring clearly and concisely.’

‘All members of the team are very helpful and have proven themselves competent.’

‘Neil Nicholson has proven extremely adept at locating the ‘right’ legal resource for whatever we require. The advice is always commercially sensible and he provides what is needed rather than everything under the sun.’

‘The team is very proactive and helpful. They have a strong knowledge of the law but the ability to apply that pragmatically to the circumstances.’

‘Neil Nicholson is very commercial and is very useful as a sounding board on a variety of different matters. Cameron Half is a very good US securities lawyer. Verity Kent is an extremely strong associate.’

‘The team are very knowledgeable. They were very good at identifying the issue and coming up with ideas to solve the problem. They quoted for the work and did not go over the cost quote.’

‘Experienced in the area. Willing to get their hands dirty. Not afraid to challenge the status quo.‘

‘Very client oriented, the client comes first and Dentons is there to provide advice that adds real value to the transaction.‘

‘Roger Matthews. He gets it. He understands what the client wants, the things that they haven’t thought about and meets their needs. Straightforward and very effective.’

‘The area of practice that we sought advice on, regulations relating to PPE, is fairly niche. The advice provided was very detailed and specific, which was invaluable.’

‘Roger Matthews was a pleasure to work with – his advice was provided efficiently and the advice that was given was of a very high standard in a very fast moving and evolving area of law.’

‘Dentons have a long-established, highly regarded banking litigation practice. They tend to act for the major retail banks on their most high profile and commercially significant disputes.’

‘Richard Caird – a hugely experienced banking litigator who has excellent judgment and is enormously well respected in the market. Felicity Ewing – an very highly regarded banking litigator who continues to win high-profile instructions for the firm. Tom Hanson – a very clever associate who clearly is going places.‘

‘Richard Caird – veteran litigator who has been there, seen it all several time and bought a cupboard full of t-shirts – including as a senior in-house lawyer he brings searing insight, wry humour and a no-nonsense attitude to bear within an approach that is at once both supportive and challenging. He deserves immense credit for building an exceptionally qualified and capable team with consistent effort and attention to detail over a period of 15 or 20 years.’

‘Felicity Ewing – calm in a storm and razor-sharp when it matters. Felicity is an absolute joy to work with. Intellectually hugely capable but with people skills not frequently associated with litigators. Definitely someone you want in your corner. ‘

‘Natalia Fludra – technically exceptionally strong and intellectually at the very top of the tree Natalia is one of those rare litigators that is very easy to work with and yet more than willing to tell her clients when they are wrong – a hugely under-rated skill in a market seemingly all too frequently driven by those who want to fit an argument to the client’s wishes rather than to the law and the facts. A superstar.‘

‘This team represents surely the best value banking litigation option in the City. Staffed with excellence from top to bottom and yet available at prices far below what the quality suggests it should be. The practice is also backed by top flight banking/capital markets partners led by the incomparable Matthew Sapte.’

‘Having a brilliant lawyer with no people skills or vice versa, would be a disaster for us. Malcolm Gunnyeon has both skill sets: extensive experience in health and safety and also the ability to be supportive, especially when dealing with emotional issues for us as an organisation.’

‘Malcolm Gunnyeon understands the need of the oil and gas sector in Aberdeen.’

‘Compassion and ability to be empathic as well as forensic in their analysis and advice. Always responsive and flexible when we require updates.’

‘Malcolm Gunnyeon is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.’

‘Eleanor Hart –  not only is she incredibly responsive, but she is also proactive. She anticipates her clients’ needs and sees around the corners. I am confident that when working with Eleanor, I am unlikely to be caught by surprise. She is able to be so proactive because she has a deep underlying knowledge of her clients’ pension schemes. I have worked with many firms who are able to address issues when raised, but Eleanor helps solve issues before they become problems in the first place.’

‘Strong insolvency expertise’

‘Eleanor Hart –  not only is she incredibly responsive, but she is also proactive. She anticipates her clients’ needs and sees around the corners. I am confident that when working with Eleanor, I am unlikely to be caught by surprise. She is able to be so proactive because she has a deep underlying knowledge of her clients’ pension schemes. I have worked with many firms who are able to address issues when raised, but Eleanor helps solve issues before they become problems in the first place.’

‘Strong insolvency expertise’

‘Not only is the team highly skilled and experienced but their client service focus makes them extremely easy to work with and the quality of their work makes the whole process more efficient, resulting in more positive experiences for both borrowers and lenders.’

‘Key strength of the team is the partner attention given to transactions rather than leaving the whole process to associates.’

‘Superb team – very well staffed and incredibly focused.’

‘Isaac Felberbaum and James Ingham. Absolute top lawyers: commercial, engaged, enthusiastic and willing to go above and beyond for clients.’

‘I cannot speak highly enough of Simon Middleton. Simon has many years of experience advising bank syndicates and borrowers in loan financing matters and his expertise and approach sets him apart from other private practice lawyers. Rarely have I come across a lawyer able to balance both the legal and commercial needs of his client in the context of a transaction so well.’

‘Simon Middleton puts equal focus on quality advice and technical drafting as he does on client experience and transaction focus. He is a safe pair of hands with transactions of any level of complexity, and gives the same level of attention and professionalism to both the most complex structured financing as to the simplest amendment.’

‘Dentons DCM practice is full of experts who apply the law practically and persuasively. They know and understand the market and are innovative and problem solving. Endlessly patient and supportive.’

‘Partners worthy of mention are David Cohen and Nick Hayday. Working with David is a genuinely enjoyable experience, safe in the knowledge that you are in the hands of an expert. New senior associate Victoria Wyer is a major asset to the team. Her knowledge and expertise on ECP documentation and conventions were invaluable when working on the CCFF at the height of last year’s crisis.’

‘Dentons’ capital markets capabilities has broadened in recent years, with hires in the DCM, securitisation and bond trustee areas. It’s always great to work with the team and this gives us greater scope to do so.’

‘David Cohen is an experienced, highly knowledgeable partner. He provides commercially driven, reliable advice. He is also a pleasure to work with. Victoria Wyer is a dedicated, details-focused senior associate who is a safe pair of hands across a variety of types of transactions.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and readily available. Happy to think outside the box.’

‘Great lawyers giving great advice, but fun to work with too.’

‘Kitty Lloyd is a trusted adviser who is always willing to go the extra mile. Always available, even on holiday! Has a pragmatic and commercial approach too. David Cohen – always on hand and available to deal with queries, inspires confidence and is a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Nick Hayday and Victoria Wyer in particular are very commercial, technically strong and able to communicate clearly and effectively with all parties. David Ferris an excellent addition as a PSL, producing some really useful material.’

‘A well experienced and down to earth team.’

‘Mathew Sapte is a standout specialist and well respected practitioner.’

‘The team provides a very professional service and the individuals are very responsive and accessible.’

‘ A dedicated and hardworking team, very efficient and professional.’

‘They are all very dedicated and provides with good input quickly.’

‘The personnel that we have dealt with are very responsive and commercial and link up well with other colleagues in the firm to finesse their advice. Over the last year we have received specialist advice on the latest legal and market operation of certain derivative clauses which greatly assisted our negotiations to close out certain transactions on a sound commercial basis.’

‘Luke Whitmore and Matthew Sapte are our primary contacts. Both are able practitioners. Luke’s expertise across the various product areas provides a one-stop shop for much of the advice we need. Matthew is a skilled banking lawyer with significant experience in managing emerging market legal issues. Both are engaged and available. Also a strength is their focus on providing value for clients. They understand the pressures on clients to manage costs and work hard at delivering cost effective advice – this is a great strength.’

‘I worked extensively with Martin Fanning and Sarah Lima on a project that we undertook and appreciated their industry knowledge on the subject matter. Their pragmatic and commercially oriented approach made the difference for us in closing the deal. We appreciate the flexibility and promptness in the delivery of their engagement.’

‘A very responsive team that has expertise globally. Very useful in the world of insurance, where it is important to understand applicable regulations in every individual jurisdiction.‘

‘Interpersonal, problem-solving and always driving any process forward in a positive manner.‘

‘Very responsive, hard working and give good clear advice.’

‘Dentons ensured that they were available and engaged with us round-the-clock.‘

‘A very proactive approach to solving insurance issues and working closely with contacts in the insurance brokerage market to achieve desirable outcomes for coverage.‘

‘Excellent knowledge – they always respond with a commercial approach.’

‘Dentons offer good client service and are responsive, approachable, likeable and commercial.’

‘Alex Coulter has been the primary contact at Dentons and has personally handled all the transactions that we have undertaken. Alex is very hands on, thorough, approachable, commercial but also fun to work with.’

‘Rob Thompson is very experienced, thorough and commercial.’

‘Highly responsive; lots of partner contact; added value outside of billable work.’

‘Rob Thompson and Carla Revelo are always there when needed and are able to go the extra mile to get a deal agreed. Working so closely with them is like having an extension to your team.’

‘Simon Masri is a hands-on partner with confidence in his team so you don’t only deal with him.’

‘Excellent knowledge – they always respond with a commercial approach.’

‘Dentons offer good client service and are responsive, approachable, likeable and commercial.’

‘Alex Coulter has been the primary contact at Dentons and has personally handled all the transactions that we have undertaken. Alex is very hands on, thorough, approachable, commercial but also fun to work with.’

‘Rob Thompson is very experienced, thorough and commercial.’

‘Highly responsive; lots of partner contact; added value outside of billable work.’

‘Rob Thompson and Carla Revelo are always there when needed and are able to go the extra mile to get a deal agreed. Working so closely with them is like having an extension to your team.’

‘Simon Masri is a hands-on partner with confidence in his team so you don’t only deal with him.’

‘The team has real strength across all areas of construction dispute practice – international arbitration, domestic litigation and arbitration, and adjudication. They have strong personnel in every area.’

‘Akin Akinbode has a superb client base and quality of instructions for international arbitration work and is a careful thinker and strategist.’

‘Gurbinder Grewal offers fantastic client care, great energy in his work, and is a really persuasive writer and thinker.’

‘The Dentons team has depth gained from a team which has worked together for a long time. Regardless of which partner or associate you are working with, you can count on them to be well prepared.’

‘Gurbinder Grewal has exceptional intellect which allows him a keen grasp of the technical details of a dispute. Not only will he provide a capable analysis of the legal points, he will also have a firm understanding of the expert and factual evidence.’

‘Tenacity in seeking good results. All the staff are results focused.’

 ‘Esther McDermott is very sharp and well organised.’

‘The team has extensive experience, strength in depth and is great to work with.’

‘Having worked with the banking and property team on a regular basis, they are easy to work with, take care of matters diligently and get the job done. The banking team are continually on top of things, with James Irvine always looking after our interests but, at the same time, retaining a commercial approach to get the deal done. The property team always seem to get the job done, dealing with issues before they reach me so limited input is often required.’

‘Highly commercial with the ability to pull in the wider expertise of the firm when required.’

‘Simon Tweedle is one of the most commercial and helpful real estate finance lawyers in the market. I will use him as a sounding board on wider matters as well as the deals he is appointed on.’

‘They know their stuff inside out and work collaboratively.’

‘They are always keen to push the boundaries of what is possible for their clients.’                         

‘Jonathan Garforth is incredibly bright; he is always coming up with innovative solutions for his clients and finally is absolutely on top of his game.’

‘They are truly global in a work area that is without borders. It is important that law firms that serve this area reflect that.’

‘The Dentons team is able to connect with colleagues around the globe for country-specific regulatory advice.’

‘The team sets itself apart in its human and personable approach.’

‘They explain and navigate a complicated topic like regulations in a clear and understandable manner.’

‘Jonathan Garforth is widely respected and a team player who sees the bigger picture.’

‘We have had great service from Malcolm Gunnyeon and his team in Aberdeen. They are proactive, professional and thorough which may seem as a basic requirement but is so often missing. We like people who pay attention to and don’t forget the fundamentals.’

‘Malcolm Gunnyeon is very friendly with an ability to connect at a personal level with his clients from the very first meeting. He exudes professional capability and we are most impressed with his ability to grasp the core issues at hand very quickly.’

‘Douglas Blyth is a smart and legally and commercially astute litigator with strong expertise in insolvency.’

‘Dentons’ portal was very useful for uploading and communicating documents quickly. Video conferencing was well resourced and trouble free. Flexibility on billing was helpful. However, Denton’s main stand-out strength is the quality of its people.’

‘Douglas Blyth is highly experienced in assessing the relative strengths and weaknesses in our case/defender’s case and developing an appropriate negotiating strategy.’

‘Douglas Blyth was a very solid man to guide us.’

‘The dispute resolution team at Dentons provides first-class technical advice and support in difficult times. Their advice is thorough but practical and they seek sensible solutions. They are available 24/7 and go above and beyond. ’

‘Douglas Blyth combines an excellent technical knowledge with a supportive and understanding style. He seeks sensible solutions and achieves results.’

‘Elouisa Crichton’s legal understanding and knowledge gives us a much needed safety net, nothing is ever to much or little to help with, can-do attitude at all times.’

‘The team have taken the time to get to know and understand our business and our team along with aligning themselves with our requirements and objectives’.

‘Despite being a third party provider, they now feel like an extension of our internal team’.

‘The individual attention and detail provided by David Cruishank has been excellent and we have now built up a solid rapport with a clear understanding of efficient ways of working’.

‘They network with firms around the world and have the ability to find appropriate people to work on our matters across the firm.

‘They provide good clear legal advice and respond quickly.’

‘Pamela Coulthard is very good.’

‘The team have taken the time to get to know and understand our business and our team along with aligning themselves with our requirements and objectives. Despite being a third party provider, they now feel an extension of our internal team.’

‘They are always extremely professional, proactive and responsive with evident domain expertise and good broader industry knowledge and very pleasant indeed to work with.’

‘The team at Dentons goes above and beyond by not just providing sound legal advice, they also assist you with interpreting this and supporting you 24/7 if needed.’

‘We have found the level of support to be second to none. The team takes a pragmatic approach, tailored to our business. They have consistently shown themselves to be flexible, to find appropriate solutions and been very quick to revert on complex matters at very short notice.’

‘Craig Neilson consistently demonstrates a strong knowledge of our industry and is able to apply it to find pragmatic solutions. He is very easy to deal with and always reliable.’

‘Dentons have a substantial international presence and are regularly instructed in high-value commercial cases with cross-border implications. They act for both governmental authorities and private clients and have built a team with impressive expertise and diverse professional “back-stories”.’

‘Celyn Armstrong, who has acted as a senior regulator and at a number of high-profile financial services firms, is a disciplined and authoritative presence in any financial services case whilst recently-made partner Katharine Harle provides energy and expertise to all her cases.’

‘Dentons has a first rate team of specialists in financial services disputes, capable of dealing with the most challenging matters around. They punch well above their weight.’

‘Chris Brennan is one of the best informed regulatory advisers in the City of London. He maintains an excellent awareness of the changing regulatory landscape and has the practical experience necessary to work on matters swiftly.’

‘Our clients have used Chris Brennan on a number of occasions primarily because he has expert knowledge on FCA rules and regulations and practical experience of working at FCA. We have found Chris Brennan to have a superior knowledge and understanding of regulations when compared to other regulatory lawyers at other firms (including the Magic Circle firms).’

‘The stand out partner is Chris Brennan. He is expert in FCA regulations. He adopts a practical approach to dealing with matters and is respected by FCA senior management. When our clients have a serious regulatory issue/problem, Chris Brennan is the lawyer that we would recommend.’

‘Outstanding client service. A real matter of strength in depth. They are across all areas of non-contentions and regulatory practice.’

‘Jonathan Garforth is an industry leader. Charming, super capable and a team player.’

‘From my perspective, Jonathan Garforth is well versed in UK financial laws and regulations, his experience and professional dedication helped us to remove potential obstacles and eliminated legal risks. When we were in dilemma during that case, he was always able to provided valuable and practical advice. Working with him and his team were a very pleasant experience. Although due to the Covid-19 pandemic, their office was closed for quite a long time, Jonathan managed to response in a timely manner and provide the support.’

‘Jonathan Garforth and I worked together on a global leading capital raising transaction last year, Jonathan and his team were responsible to provide certain legal opinion regarding UK financial regulations.’

‘The team is extremely helpful/proactive, highly professional, and easy to work with. It is always striving to create value and deliver a high-quality experience.’

‘A well connected VC practice with a global reach. Good experience with VC investments in seed through to Series B.’

‘When presented with legal or even operational roadblocks the Dentons team are outstanding at taking the time to find (often multiple) creative solutions to the issue while always being mindful of sensitivities.’

‘Joseph Altendorff is an excellent client friendly partner. He is bright, hard-working, and able to offer legal advice that is focused on the clients objectives.’

‘Joseph Altendorff and Joseph Collingwood are a stand-out team who are always ready to provide helpful advice / guidance, and are also very generous with their network. I highly recommend their work in the venture capital arena.’

‘Joseph Altendorff is the consummate professional who knows how to deal with all sorts of personalities and takes the rough and the smooth with a smile. He understands venture capital in depth and more importantly which points are important which are not – super commercial and very responsive. He is well connected in the VC eco system, deeply engaged and truly cares about the clients and deals he advises on.’

‘Joseph Collingwood provides excellent and pragmatic advice. He is able to think strategically, as well as to cover the detail.’

‘Excellent offering particularly in high value international litigation where the firm can use its talented lawyers from various offices around the world.‘

‘Craig Neilson is an excellent partner. He is extremely responsive and diligent, and is always thinking of creative and imaginative approaches to a dispute. He is also very pleasant to work with.‘

‘Adrian Giles – a brilliant strategist and very calm under pressure.’

‘Natalia Fludra is absolutely excellent and a star in the making. Adrian Giles is incredibly hard working, intelligent and approachable. Dominic Pellew is a great tactician.’

‘Top team in this field; with particular strength in fraud. Thorough understanding of the area. Very experienced partners supported by very able assistants.‘

‘Incredibly flexible and reliable and willing to provide support at very short notice. Their understanding of our business means they offer pragmatic solutions.‘

‘Teams that are always lean and efficient, making full use of their in-house expertise but then drawing on the independent Bar when appropriate.‘

‘The team has a very strong partner group, which is well supported by the rest of the client-facing team.‘

‘Dentons has a particularly high-profile international presence. They also have very good legal brains, are commercial and creative, and have good rapport with clients.‘

‘As approachable as they are knowledgeable.‘

‘Always enthusiastic, delivering great results for clients with the minimum of fuss.‘

‘Liz Tout is hugely experienced, and has an instinctive sense of commercial and legal merits.‘

‘James Langley is extremely smart and fantastically well organised.‘

‘Counsel Matthew Vinall is a seasoned operator, who is particularly good with numbers.‘

‘The Dentons London team wins interesting instructions and is a safe pair of hands.‘

‘Really good, likeable team that devotes itself to difficult cases.‘

‘Long established and well-deserved reputation for very high-quality work in London.‘

‘Dentons provides great quality legal services at reasonable pricing, with adequate staffing at all seniority levels.‘

‘Liz Tout has excellent judgement.‘

‘James Langley is a reassuring presence and Catherine Gilfedder is a notably exceptional senior associate. Top-class, hands-on performers.‘

‘James Langley is an absolutely hands-on partner. He is always responsive and has a quick turn-around time.‘

‘They are straight talking and take it down to layman’s terms as necessary. They make sure we are invited to additional virtual events to aid learning, and not just on the topic we work with them most often on.’

‘The team were very responsive to our needs. Took account of the size of the organisation, the resources available and our specific requirements and adjusted both their approach and advice accordingly.’

‘Jessica Pattinson was the main contact and I cannot praise her down-to-earth, proactive advice and support enough.’

‘The team make an effort to know their client, know how we like to work and are real partners in supporting our UK immigration needs. Jessica Pattinson sets the tone and her team is approachable, accessible, knowledgeable and can be trusted to provide pragmatic and robust support and guidance.’

‘The depth of knowledge is excellent, which gives a good sense of value for money.’

‘Exceptional advice and service. Always thinking outside-the-box and providing succinct commercial advice.’

‘Great commercial awareness, attention to detail and speed of response on highly complex and challenging restructuring cases.’

‘Exceptional experience, down-to-earth commercial approach, willing to think outside the box.’

‘Neil Griffiths is virtually unflappable, highly experienced and provides very reassuring advice.’

‘Ian Fox knows his stuff, puts in the hours, and provides clear advice.’

‘Richard Pallot-Cook provides first-class commercial advice.’

‘Tessa Blank is fantastically organised and committed.’

‘The techically outstanding Luci Mitchell-Fry provides commercial and robust advice.’

‘A hardworking, experienced and tight-knit team, which know what their clients want and will work unceasingly to achieve it.‘

‘Their breadth of experience makes them very easy to work with as they can tackle any of our very varied inventions.‘

‘Fantastic team that know their stuff inside and out.‘

‘I work with Anna Copeman and James Marsden in the IP team and they have advised me excellently in several matters. No nonsense, but flexible in their approach and consideration to find innovative solutions.‘

‘Anna Copeman is simply fantastic. She is quick to respond, calm in a crisis and really knows her stuff.‘

‘All legal advice and support is clear and transparent so I knew exactly what was happening and what certain processes meant, and why they were important.‘

‘The team is very much focused on our needs; they provide us with the advice required and the persons in charge are very, very professional, with a very friendly attitude and way of communication. As a client we feel very well advised and supported.’

‘Christopher Graf has become a very reliable and trustful adviser who understands our needs and supports us in the best way possible.‘

‘Genuine expertise in banks and money laundering.’

‘Commercially-minded advice, offering not just the letter of the law options but risk based real world solutions too.’

‘Really quick turnaround times – they really invest in the client to get to know their needs.’

‘Nick Harrison is really great with getting to know the needs of clients.’

‘Simon Middleton is our main relationship partner and is a highly trusted advisor that we use for a large number of our financing transactions. We always have confidence that we will receive excellent service from Simon and his team.’