Under the joint leadership of Rob Buckley, Kirsti Pinnell, and Jan Winstanley, Kuit Steinart Levy LLP is noted for its knowledge of commercial contracts, M&A, and AIM transactions. Buckley is noted for his capabilities in joint ventures, Pinnell is skilled at corporate finance, while Helen Mather is proficient in equity investments. Other key members of the practice include Kate Gledhill and Laura Crowe.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Kate Gledhill is a tremendous asset to our team, capably handling all manner of corporate queries in a timely fashion—no task is too big or small.’
- ‘Rob Buckley is our go-to lawyer on all matters. He possesses a thorough understanding of my businesses and provides insightful commercial legal advice. Kirsti Pinnell is very strong on complex corporate transactions and is highly effective at driving transactions to a successful conclusion.’
- ‘Kirsti Pinnell has a very down-to-earth approach and is highly responsive to questions. She has great breadth of knowledge across many areas of law.’
- ‘Standout partners include Rob Buckley, Kirsti Pinnell, Kate Gledhill, and Jan Winstanley. All are highly skilled, very committed to the challenges faced, excellent at meeting deadlines, and cost-effective.’
- ‘They always conduct business at our level, not theirs. They are super efficient and responsive. Standout partners include Rob Buckley, Kirsti Pinnell, and Helen Mather.’
- 'Their strengths lie not only in legal expertise but also in their understanding of commercial objectives and sector-specific issues. They are proactive, highly responsive, and provide innovative solutions tailored to specific needs.’
Key clients
- Gary Neville
- Tiger Sports
- Salford City Football Club
- Relentless Group
- Ironveld Plc
- Danish Crown
- Synextra
- Finestday
- Stock Exchange Hotel
- Faith In Nature
- IT Works
- Troo Hospitality Ltd
Work highlights
Advised on placing the Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester under the Marriott Autograph Collection.
Advised J&K Ross on the sale of their business to their management team, having acted for the family business from formation to exit by the next generation.
Advised Gary Neville on his agreement with ITV for his punditry during the 2024 Euros.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Rob Buckley; Kirsti Pinnell; Jan Winstanley
Other key lawyers
Helen Mather: Kate Gledhill: Laura Crowe