‘Exceptional industry knowledge, including relevant but very specific sectors such as mutual organisations.’

‘They have a proactive approach and one which anticipates and seeks to deal with issues before they become barriers.’

‘Good overall corporate practice with M&A and listed company capabilities. ’

‘Partners are pragmatic and experienced.’

‘Excellent working relationship to get the deal done.’

‘Excellent legal knowledge supported with commercial approach.’

‘Quick, knowledgeable, and pragmatic.’

‘Joe Altendorff always has a pragmatic proposal that fits into the needs of its client.’

‘Excellent knowledge and service.’

‘Always completely committed.’

‘The team stands out for their excellent experience, commercial acumen, availability, and responsiveness. Compares favourably to any of the top firms in the City. ’

‘Robert Bishop and Jon Kenworthy delivered an excellent result for us in a recent M&A transaction. They were supremely dedicated, commercially minded and took on a clear leadership role to the clients’ benefit. We were confident in their abilities and they became our trusted advisers.’

‘The team has a deep bench with a good multijurisdictional offering.’

‘Rob Salter is technically excellent with a calm manner.’

‘Highly responsive, commercial, and an excellent relationship with management’

‘Rob Salter provides swift advice.’

‘The group are thoughtful, offering considered advice reflecting a deep understanding across the renewables, project structuring, development, and investment funding space. They are very aware of the practicalities of risk management and decision-making within a large corporate, and able to step in and take the reins in navigating those challenges whenever needed. A true trusted adviser!’

‘Jubilee Easo is my go-to partner for renewables project development, structuring, and investment. Jubilee has put time into developing the relationship and understanding how she can add the most value as an advisor to our business. She is responsive and transparent, very good at managing the scope of a matter, and at the same time the internal client politics!’

‘The key benefits of using Eversheds Sutherland are capability and flexibility. I have been impressed with the number of subject matter experts that can be brought into matters and how the team adjust to the needs of the project or my firm as a client.’

‘The key and lead partner for all my dealings with Eversheds for well over a decade has been Antony Walsh. He is widely knowledgable on M&A, flexible can bring other expertise such as finance, PE, VC or other advisors to any project where required. Antony is available outside of normal working hours, even when he is travelling internationally. All other members of his team over the years have been excellent to partner with, with the appropriate subject matter expertise.’

‘Jubilee Easo is a true partner to our business. She is pragmatic, highly commercial and is always striving to support us wherever she can.’

‘The M&A team at Eversheds Sutherland really understand our business and ways of working. They remain available throughout the deal and respond very quickly to meet tight timescales. They are experts in their field and very easy to work with.’

‘Robin Johnson is the gold standard for M&A work. His expertise across jurisdiction and keen eye for the detail is second to none. He is pragmatic and understands our business very well. He is our go-to contact.’

‘Even though Eversheds has a global footprint, I know that there is always a central office or person to whom I can reach out to address an issue and, without fail, I receive an immediate and informed response. But more than smooth global coordination, I find that the team at Eversheds is business-savvy and differentiate themselves by providing me with best-in-class market insight and advice tailored to my company’s business and its particular needs at the time. Fantastic partners in every way.’

‘It is a full-service operation, with all the relevant specialities, but all managed by the corporate team to contain interactions and reduce pressure on in house counsel.’

‘Jinal Shah is very responsive, solutions driven, smart, and supportive.’

‘The BCLP M&A team are personable, approachable, and have strong partners. They work seamlessly alongside their clients as part of a wider in-house, are commercial and practical, and add-value by providing expertise and common sense solutions to problems. The BCLP M&A team are tuned-into their clients needs, staffing their teams appropriately with SMEs and partners when needed, and use appropriate levels of staffing to have a lean and effective team. BCLP are keen on diversity and provide equal opportunities to their staff, meaning a good diverse mix of associates are able to experience quality work leading to good quality and experienced associates in the M&A team.’

‘Andrew Hart is a standout partner who is always available, approachable, and practical. He provides technical expertise and excellent support to his clients in deals. Andrew is very experienced at leading deals and working through problematic issues with a sensible and collaborative attitude. He builds great relationships with his clients and his own BCLP team members, which is clear in the way he is respected and valued by his own associates. Working with Andrew is always a pleasure as you know you are in a safe pair of hands to get a deal done! ’

‘The BCLP team we work with is interesting in that it is particularly well suited to transactions that require flexibility and tact. The team is highly responsive and can adapt to any situation. It can operate in a reduced, commando-type configuration while maintaining an impressive level of quality and detail.’

‘Jinal Shah is excellent and has demonstrated an outstanding ability to navigate the complex ramifications of cross-border M&A cases. His calm and finesse are very powerful weapons in a potentially hostile environment. ’

‘The team are thoughtful, pragmatic, and careful when navigating complex conversations. They ensure the requisite level of trust between attorney and client.’

‘Andrew Harrow is a stand-out. He is an exceptional professional and exhibits exemplary behaviour. He is always available and always pleasant.’

‘Highly knowledgeable, thorough, and commercial.’

‘The Goodwin team is incredibly business focused, making sure to align themselves with their client’s business goals. This leads to excellent communication and billing efficiency.’

‘Andrew Davis and Lucy Thomas show business acumen, attention to detail, and common sense.’

‘They are excellent, knowledgeable and hard-working. Despite the fact we had very unusual geography combinations to deal with, they were able to source local expertise and navigate very tricky cross-jurisdiction negotiations.’

‘Adam Thatcher is incredible – probably the best tech transaction lawyer in Europe.’

‘The team is approachable, commercial, balanced, and thoughtful. They embrace technology to meet strategic goals and make a significant effort to understand and adapt to strategic goals.’

‘Ed Persse leads an excellent and highly engaged team. He takes the time to make sure that everyone is on the same page and is excellent at reducing complex issues into simple, foundational parts.’

‘Really commercial and pragmatic, good strength and depth, and above all, nice people.’

‘Alistair Francis leads the team really well and is very strong commercially.’

‘Outstanding professionalism, competence, and integrity. Best in class collaboration and understanding of material issues to a drive positive outcome.’

‘The team has the unique ability to build trust and confidence with all key stakeholders. They show unwavering commitment to see things through in very complex environments and fast moving, sensitive dynamics.’

‘Paul Thorpe really stood out. The absolute best, most competent, intelligent, solution oriented, cool-headed and hardworking lawyer we’ve ever worked with.’

‘The entire team were always knowledgeable, friendly and professional, not only throughout the project but post-completion too.’

‘A few standout strengths were the coverage of the diverse team, in terms of both expertise and location, no matter the issue that arose we were calm and confident Taylor Wessing knew how to handle the matter. It was very clear the firm is connected and knew how to navigate any process. The entire project team worked together so seamlessly you would have never guessed it was a cross-border transaction.’

‘Edward Chapman provided the most exceptional service. Could not have asked for anything more, he always went above and beyond in the project. It was the most personal and comprehensive service, but what stood out most was he seemed one step ahead of all the processes. There was never a sudden issue where he did not have a solution already prepared, and this eased any doubt in the project. We look forward to our next engagement with the TW team! ’

‘The team’s outstanding performance stands out in the market. James Baillieu understood the transaction’s particulars, navigated through the complexity of the deal, and led a multidisciplinary team in a spotless way.’

‘James Baillieu really stands out on the way he is leading the topics. Not only he is extraordinary in managing his team, but also understands and navigates the complexity of the topics brought before him. He also earned the counterpart respect, which was very important for achieving the final result. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.’

‘Very tight team with very present partner involvement. They are strong on tech understanding and flexible.’

‘We turn to Nick O’Donnell for his succinct and pragmatic advice. He is very knowledgable and always available.’

‘The group stands out for its ability to bring in specialists from across the industry, in this case energy, to negotiate both the joint venture agreement and the tolling agreement and management service agreement.’

‘Nick O’Donnell has excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to differentiate between what is material and what is not. He is reassuring to senior management and supportive to less experienced in house teams.’

‘Expert but not arrogant, pragmatic, responsive and sensible. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Bird&Bird is exceptional due to its high level of expertise and personalised approach that caters to the individual needs of its clients. They possess outstanding technical abilities across a broad range of legal fields, particularly in Life Sciences, and offer practical, business-focused advice that delivers excellent results. Their billing process is transparent and fair. Moreover, they work collaboratively with clients to exactly meet their needs, making them a highly recommended option for any potential client.’

‘The team has the ability to understand the broader strategic aims of a deal whilst at the same time being on top of the detail.’

‘They know their stuff and they are trustworthy.’

‘Extremely solid team, cross-functional and seamless.’

‘Excellent firm we recommend to our client base for corporate transactional work, led by the outstanding David Wilkinson.’

‘The Fried Frank M&A team is truly exceptional.’

‘What sets them apart is the combination of knowing the market, having deep relationships with UK and international counsel, and their willingness to be flexible in the name of problem-solving and getting the client the best possible outcome.’

‘The Fried Frank team takes the lead and drives a timeline to ensure timely execution, working behind the scenes with all their specialists to deliver the best outcome for their clients. They consistently, teach me and make me, as the client, smarter and arm me with what I need to make good decisions while getting deals done.’

‘Fried Frank consistently brings their best and brightest and staffs matters in the most efficient way. They always seem to be the problem solvers in the room. Also, I have no idea when the Fried Frank partners or associates sleep since they’re always the first ones to jump in to work and move the transaction forward.’

‘Fried Frank has a very strong collaborative approach. They understand the commercial objectives of the client and are very responsive.’

‘The team have made strenuous efforts to understand the strategic intent of the business and its culture. In that regard, when they work on any M&A activities for us, they do not simply undertake the work efficiently but think outside the box and add real value. They are fully up to scratch with the markets we operate in and use that knowledge to our benefit.’

‘Gareth Baker has been our go-to lawyer for many years and has proven to be outstanding in the service he provides. He fully understands the business and the markets we operate in, and his collaborative team approach adds value to any deal. The other individual who gave a stand-out performance on the last deal was Chelsie Taylor. Chelsie was on top of the deal from day one and maintained that control through many continuous and difficult twists.’

‘The Gowling team have a strong presence across the market, across established and mature technologies, and also developing markets. The team are proactive and great at getting to the core of the issues and getting deals done. Their commitment to client excellence really shines through.’

‘Gareth Baker is a stand-out partner in the energy space. He is very knowledgeable about the sector and great at getting deals done. Neil Hendron is also recommended on M&A work.’

‘The group stand out for their ability to summarise the issues in a way that they can be resolved succinctly. They are also excellent at providing commercial solutions.’

‘Tim Corbett is the best of the best.’

‘The team has been very supportive in all the relevant activities.’

‘The team knows the structures, market, and documentation for growth investments very well and was also able to offer our investment team useful insights into the US Department of Energy process.’

‘We worked with Shawn Atkinson and Charles Sheldon on selling a business deal and all were exceptionally professional.’

‘The availability and depth of expertise of the partners involved was impressive. In addition to the legal expertise and advice, Orrick’s lawyers were also familiar with the market terms and dynamics, which was significantly helpful in discussions and negotiations with the other parties.’

‘Available, responsive, and expert lawyers who are up-to-date on market terms. Everything you would want in local counsel.’

‘The team collaborate effectively with partners across the SH business, meaning that in addition to an exceptional M&A team, we are lucky to work with partners across the firm.’

‘They are our go-to lawyers due to high levels of collaboration, clear and transparent billing and diversity of thought and perspective across the team.’

‘They’re diligent, readily available and very knowledgeable.’

‘A partner-led service with a consistent level of quality at associate level which, in our view, is above average by reference to comparator firms.’

‘There is genuine engagement and interest in our business, which drives a genuinely collaborative approach.’

‘Jonathan Bridcut aligns himself well with our transactional objectives, is adept at building rapport with counterparties, and demonstrates strong project management skills. He is a very capable technical lawyer.’

‘Michelle Gomes is very intelligent and a capable practitioner.’

‘Excellent sector knowledge and good partner involvement in transactions.’

‘WFW has deep experience in renewables, with particular strengths in project financing. It draws from a wide team of experts to deliver practical, actionable solutions: much needed in the heat of a competitive transaction process.’

‘Andy Savage makes sure the process runs smoothly, also paying attention to items that often get looked over in the beginning but become pain points later on.’

‘Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive.’

‘Jan Mellmann is very commercial and experienced.’

‘Overall approach of the firm balances solid legal advice with business pragmatism.’

‘Andy Savage balanced legal essentials with business practicalities in an emerging sector of renewable energy. He provided constructive solutions and alternatives to deal structuring and took the time to understand the specific needs of a very new start up operating in emerging markets. He was always very prompt, efficient and thorough in the advice he provided and discussions which we had with him.’

‘Andy Savage is pragmatic and looks to find solutions to issues. He has strong renewable energy sector expertise in the context of corporate and M&A transactions. He also collaborates well and remains proactive in providing market and industry knowledge outside of the transaction.’

‘Excellent team with outstanding commercial awareness that takes the time to understand the key issues and needs of the client/deal and work collaboratively.’

‘They are always available and willing to assist in driving a deal to completion without compromising client interests.’

‘I’ve been working with Shaun for over 15 years and have never looked elsewhere as he is superb. He has extensive knowledge of his practice areas, first-class negotiation skills, a pragmatic approach, and quick turn-around. He is extremely personable and always available for discussion.’

‘Simon Rootsey is knowledgeable, personable, commercial, and responsive. He is a brilliant professional whom I would have no hesitation in recommending to others.’

‘An excellent team. They really help push transactions forward and remain focused on solutions to complicated problems. We have worked with them on a number of difficult deals in various jurisdictions and really trust them to deliver when it is most needed.’

‘A resilient and patient team that has handled the multiple curveballs on deals with ease. What I love about this team is they also try to make my business team better – educating them and steering them right when things have gone off-course.’

‘Pragmatic and commercial advice in complex international deals.’

‘Very strong partner-led advice, backed by a global firm and capabilities.’

‘The practice is well known for its M&A expertise in oil and gas, energy, and natural resources sectors. The clients get the benefit of heavy partner involvement in transactions, including on the drafting side. The team is very responsive and dedicated to clients.’

‘Derek Jones is the leading individuals in the practice. He is technical yet very pragmatic, and his commitment to clients is second to none.’

‘Baker Botts offers a dynamic, reliable, and very competent team of lawyers. The firm has notably invested in diversity, bringing on board several women from junior to senior associate level, which was a commendable move.’

‘Sian Williams is a proven creative problem solver skilled at mitigating risk allocation in emerging market and distressed transactions.’

‘The team were really responsive in supporting us and our mutual client on the transaction, providing timely and commercial input – they were integral to the buy-side team and worked seamlessly with us as we led and coordinated advice across the various jurisdictions.’

‘They were flexible in their approach and stepped in to take the lead amongst the various UK advisers on the deal that weren’t apparent at the start, being proactive in identifying tasks to make sure the UK aspects were sorted.’

‘Richard Spink provided excellent partner level support, staying close to the detail, and it’s clear that he has extensive experience of cross border deals, interacting with other firms and the underlying client in a really positive way.’

‘Burges Salmon were integral to us getting the deal that they worked with us on over the line, and within an extremely tight timeline. Without them, I do not believe we would have got the deal done. They were highly results orientated and focused on solutions not problems. This was particularly valuable when we were thrown a last minute curveball which threatened to derail the deal. Burges Salmon’s creativity and solution orientated approach enabled us to conclude the deal despite this last minute “glitch”.’

‘Burges Salmon’s team are highly responsive, which was particularly valuable given that the deal was taking place across a number of time zones. Amy Carr was the fulcrum around which the deal revolved from a legal point of view, and I felt that I could always count on her to be on the ball at all times, and to be completely across all the detail and process that is so key to getting a deal over the line.’

‘Burges Salmon also had a great deal of calmness which enabled them to be the perfect foil to any emotion or over exuberance exhibited by other parties in the deal. This was mirrored in the very significant experience that Richard Spink brought to the table, which was invaluable in a complicated process.’

‘Very strong in early-stage companies and emerging technologies.’

‘Rita Sobral is committed, motivated, very savvy, and an excellent lawyer.’

‘The team at Cooley have always been strong with high-calibre individuals. The team are knowledgeable and know our sector very well.’

‘Ben Shribman is an exceptional M&A lawyer, he has the perfect balance of holding the line in his client’s best interests, but also in being pragmatic to ensure the deal gets done and does not drag on unnecessarily. He is very responsive and efficient, always delivering on what he promises.’

‘Cooley in London has unique cross-border capabilities in the tech sector; there are very few firms offering the same breadth and depth in tech M&A, growth financing and IPOs. The London office is also bridging the gap between the US and Continental Europe.’

‘Rita is definitely one of the up and coming superstars of the firm, with vast experience in the US, Latin America and Europe.’

‘HFW’s knowledge of the maritime EPC industry is second to none.’

‘They have an excellent understanding of the commercial drivers and industry norms which makes negotiating deals much more efficient, and I was always comfortable that we were acting appropriately.’

‘Alistair Mackie knows all there is to know about the global maritime industry, including offshore oil and gas and renewables. He has been an exceptional resource to me and my company for more than a decade and has always been available to discuss a situation even when the firm was not formally engaged.’

‘Alistair is my go-to person for all cross-border maritime deals.’

‘Their lean deal team combined with the utilisation of subject-matter experts proved to be incredibly beneficial. The lead partner was consistently accessible and adeptly managed both the process and our expectations as clients.’

‘What truly sets K&L Gates apart was their ability to navigate the complexities of our multijurisdictional deal, particularly in navigating the intricate personnel elements across various European jurisdictions. Leveraging their extensive experience and global network, K&L Gates provided unified and thoughtful approaches without the need for extensive engagement of local counsel. This streamlined approach was instrumental in achieving timely results.’

‘K&L Gates impressed with their effective use of technology and commitment to diverse teams and collaborative processes. This forward-thinking approach not only enhanced efficiency but also contributed to a positive working environment.’

‘A standout individual from the K&L Gates team was Tom Wallace. Tom demonstrated exceptional control over all aspects of the deal, effectively allocating work to lower-cost resources when appropriate, and skilfully guiding us through our inquiries with a thoughtful and cost-effective approach.’

‘What stood out was the depth of experience and client-focused approach that K&L Gates brings to each engagement, ensuring that all legal, regulatory, and strategic aspects are meticulously managed to align with the client’s objectives.’

‘Paul Tetlow’s involvement was instrumental in navigating the complexities of this significant acquisition. His expertise in M&A, particularly in handling intricate aspects of maritime and drilling sector transactions, provided essential legal guidance that facilitated the successful conclusion of the deal. His contribution underscores the depth of experience and client-focused approach that K&L Gates brings to each engagement, ensuring that all legal, regulatory, and strategic aspects are meticulously managed to align with the client’s objectives.’

‘Kevin McCarthy has a very strong market understanding and is incredible at negotiating the key terms required.’

‘I received exemplary service. The practitioners were available, professional, caring and, very supportive. Everyone is very clearly and visibly qualified, and the work was well coordinated.’

‘Good background work to understand my business and the market within which we operate to ensure advice was on point.’

‘The team are very commercially pragmatic when it comes to deals.’

‘A multidisciplinary firm with all the necessary sectors and areas of expertise to work seamlessly in providing clients a truly wholistic approach and solutions to issues.’

‘The partners are truly at the top of their game and bring a problem-solving approach.’

‘One of the leading corporate teams in the City. It has a strength and breadth that few can rival. They combine serious experience amongst the partnership with a hungry and super engaged up-and-coming next generation. As well as core corporate strengths in a range of other sectors, the merger means that Mishcon is one of the preeminent players in the corporate technology market.’

‘Charlie Fletcher is a lion among sheep. It is hard to think that anyone knows more about the venture capital process than him. He combines deep technical prowess, an envious global network and a commercial, amiable approach which grounded in expertise and confidence of his standing. He leads by example and is renowned amongst IP-rich entrepreneurs, companies and investors. ’

‘The practice has exceptional lawyers with huge cross-border transactional expertise on US-UK deals.’

‘They are a hugely commercial and pragmatic corporate team, who can break down complex issues and identify the best solutions and strategies.’