
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Great to work with - very collaborative approach and much better than previous magic circle firm on these types of transaction. Felt like a real extension of the internal team.’
‘Dan Simons and Francesca Parker are both stand-outs. Very slick and user-friendly.'
‘As well as being knowledgeable and practical, the team is collaborative and proactive.'
‘The team is well-suited to working with companies that have different structures and challenges and go above and beyond to help manage issues that arise, which are out of the initial project scope.'
‘A leading M&A practice in the City led by strong and commercial partners, supported by high-quality associates.'
‘Dan Simons is an excellent trusted advisor, very strong technically but also commercial, and a skilled negotiator.'
Key clients
- LetterOne
- Vodafone
- Marsh McLennan
- Enstar Group Limited
- UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade
- Metro Bank PLC
- Goldman Sachs
- CVC Capital Partners
- Smart Metering Systems PLC
- Chevron
- Qatar Insurance Company
- Vauban Infrastructure Partners
Work highlights
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head
John Connell
Other key lawyers
Sarah Shaw; Nicola Evans; Tom Brassington; Peter Watts; Jonathan Russell; Anthony Doolittle; Daniel Simons