Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Hall of fameBurges Salmon LLP
Corporate and funds partner; head of the firm's Corporate and Financial Institutions department, handling a full range of public and private company transactional work together with investment funds and partnership law. Has handled more than 30 IPOs and has a diverse client base including Virgin Management, the University of Oxford, Renishaw and Premier Miton Group.
Hall of fameWomble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
Simon is Senior Counsel in the firm's corporate finance team and has led many major corporate transactions and projects. Simon advises on a broad range of corporate matters, but mainly M&A transactions, joint ventures, private equity investments, acting for investor, company or management, and corporate reorganisations. Whilst Simon has advised on a diverse range of businesses, he has particular energy sector, and oil and gas, expertise.  Simon regularly advises on cross border and international transactions.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Burges Salmon LLP
Heads the firm’s Corporate and Financial Institutions Department. Has continued to advise on a variety of UK and cross-border deals this year, acting for a range of corporates, institutions and individuals. Richard continues to be a member of the firm's international committee.
Burges Salmon LLP
Camilla’s practice covers M&A, joint ventures, private equity, restructurings and general corporate law. She also has a specialism in co-operative and community benefit society law and community interest companies. Camilla leads the firm’s award-winning corporate Energy team and her work has a strong focus in this area (particularly clean energy), giving her a much deeper understanding of the issues facing businesses operating in the sector.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.