Cooley (UK) LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘The Cooley team have been an immense support to us. Their attention to detail and prompt responses are second to none.’

‘Ed Turtle, Carol Holley and the team are always on hand with their advice and strive for the best outcomes while also understanding the commercial needs and consequences.’

‘Excellent (almost in-house) understanding of the client profile and objectives, including wider risk exposure.’

‘Working with Rod Freeman and Jamie Humphreys, we really appreciate both the agility to work in different dimensions but also the consistency of advice and support.’

‘The Cooley team has the deepest and broadest understanding of product safety regulations and their enforcement. Their advice is always well prepared.’

‘Rod Freeman has an exceptional understanding of both existing and upcoming product safety legislation. He is an empathetic person, easy to work with and has a wide network.’

‘Cooley have advised us for all corporate matters for the last 3 years – funding rounds, strategic investments, secondary transactions and the recent departures of two of our founders. Their advice is timely, commercial and technically excellent. I love having Cooley on my side and they are a great support to me as a GC with an incredibly lean team.’

‘Eric Davison and Aaron Archer are the team that support us. Aaron is great and very present, but Eric is truly excellent. I am not looking forward to the day he is promoted to partner as our fees will increase and he’ll do less of the work!’

‘Excellent knowledge, responsiveness and practical support with respect to financing, corporate and benefits matters, specifically in the private biotechnology sector.’

‘Provide excellent legal support under demanding and rapidly changing circumstances.’

‘The entire Cooley team has exceptional knowledge on the industry, sector and general areas related to venture capital. The great thing about Cooley is that all members of the team are all highly trained, highly knowledgeable and work exceptionally well together.’

‘Aaron Archer gets it. Knows how to deal with challenging counter parts and goes above and beyond. Key for Aaron is he knows there the line is and what is and isn’t relevant to us as a client and across the sector.’

‘The team are exceptionally well motivated, aligned with client interests, and available. Most importantly, they are top tier at connecting with the company and its people on a deep level to be truly sensational partners to us.’

‘Commerciality and personal rapport are key! Eric Davison is our go-to contact at Cooley, and he has been a breath of fresh air. Alwys goes above and beyond to make us feel supported, no matter the topic.’

‘John Brown has outstanding technical knowledge and an extremely impressive catalogue of prior experience.’

‘John Brown is a standout team player who is always willing to roll his sleeves up.’

‘John Brown – absolute pleasure to work with. A top pick for technical expertise in maritime delimitation matters.’

‘I have worked with several different law firms over the years and what makes Cooley stand out is the way that pragmatism and flexibility is combined with a high degree of expertise that allows rapid project engagement and understanding of what we need as a client, as well as the ability to focus on the key issues. ’

‘The Cooley team is very friendly, informal and easy to collaborate with. There is high attention to detail and high quality in the work.’

‘We are particularly impressed with the work of Joe Sandys. He combines those qualities displayed by the team in general with the ability to quickly analyse, draw on his deep knowledge, direct us appropriately and deliver quality.’

‘The Cooley practice is unique due to its distinctive combination of specialized expertise, client-focused service, and a commitment to innovation. ’

‘The Cooley team members, in particular associates Joe Sandys and Michael Fernando, have many years of experience with a great collaborative spirit. They are very informed on market trends and are always willing to explore innovative solutions to complicated problems. ’

‘Cooley has a strong London presence but also has an extensive presence in the USA and Asia.’

‘Simon Amies is highly experienced in advising boards and management on life sciences/healthcare matters, listed company, commercial and corporate matters. Simon is my “go-to” legal adviser for life sciences/healthcare. ’

‘Excellent in-depth experience of licensing work in the industry.’

‘Paula Holland and Bethan Chalmers work really well together. They are able to give calm and consistent advice. We really appreciate their assistance.’

‘The team works very well together, and they work well with other disciplines within the firm. The partners clearly know each other, are trusting of each other and are supportive of opinions and ideas that come forward through the process of working on matters and problems.’

‘The individuals we work with are incredibly prompt. They are the utmost professionals yet incredibly approachable. They work fast and deliver on their promises, and importantly their work is impeccable.’

‘Exceptionally attentive and proactive. They work hard to explore the simplest and most pragmatic outcomes to any dimension of the tasks we need solved. Always explain with great clarity. Simply great. ’

‘The share schemes team are available whenever I need them and make all my queries simple and straightforward. I’ve dealt with a few of the team and the service levels never drop and the responses are always timely and well thought-out.’

‘The major strength I’ve noticed is their ability to tailor responses to my needs. It’s never a one size fits all response – it considers my company, my sector and our company culture.’

‘I’ve worked most closely with Jia Xie and she’s been fantastic. I appreciate her brevity most of all. She keeps things simple and to the point, respecting my time and giving me the answers I need.’

‘Huge amount of professional experience and knowledge. They demonstrate their care and passion for looking after clients and building great working relationships which clients can rely on at all times. Special mention to Nicola Squire.’

‘The firm demonstrates exceptional responsiveness, approaching matters with a profound commitment. Their dedication ensures they deliver optimal solutions.’

‘Even during critical moments, the firm remains highly responsive and prioritizes our important matters.’

‘The team at Cooley are exceptional across the board. They are specialists in their fields of practice and excel at navigating complex issues in a risk-averse industry enabling us to conduct business with our customers. This sets them apart.’

‘The individuals stand out due to their exceptional blend of professional expertise and personal engagement. What sets them apart from competitors is their deep commitment to understanding not just the legal requirements of our business, but also our company culture and strategic goals.’

‘We are lucky to be assisted by partners and talented associates. We always get answers within a 24-hour window. Thanks to all the support, advice, and introductions, Chris Coulter played a massive role in shaping the business we are today.’

‘Chris Coulter was fantastic, he demonstrated impressive and deep knowledge of the wider technology sector and leveraged his network to help introduce commercial partners.’

‘Marzia Di Candido fully grasped the nature of our relationship with the counterparty and I felt this was evident in all of her communications on the transaction, whilst still always acting in the best interests of us.’

‘Amy Collins has a solid understanding of the AI industry.’

‘Well-versed in US securities law and practical advice.’

‘Sam Meiklejohn is an up and coming talent; responsive and stepping up to lead transactions.’

‘A good, commercial and pragmatic team.’

‘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.’

‘The Cooley UK team is distinguished by its unwavering commitment to professionalism, competence, and degree of specialisation. Tom Epps and Ben Sharrock are highly skilled professionals and they stand out by their deep understanding of the law, strategic thinking, and relentless pursuit of favorable outcomes.’

‘The individuals are exceptional, each bringing unique qualities and expertise to the table. What sets them apart from competitors is their unwavering dedication to excellence, their deep understanding of the law, and their relentless pursuit of client success.’

‘Tom Epps and Ben Sharrock are standout professionals. Their attention to detail, analytical thinking, and commitment to delivering top-notch service are unparalleled.’

‘Tom Epps is my go-to lawyer for HNWs facing sensitive investigations or ethical inquiries as he has vast experience in this area.’

‘Tom Epps is simply outstanding.’

‘The team have a deep understanding of its specialised field and have a unique ability to listen to the client’s needs grasp difficult concepts and explain them in easy to understandable legal terms.’

‘The individuals I work with stand out due to their unique blend of deep expertise combined with intellectual curiosity and creativity that allows them to innovate in their respective fields.’

‘The people at Cooley are incredible to work with,  going above and beyond to support me as a client.’

‘ The Cooley team combines a deep understanding of the financial product itself, the commercial environment and drivers, and the detailed legal and regulatory framework with the skill and experience to provide high quality, actionable and practical advice.’

‘Yulia Makarova is a highly competent and client-focussed lawyer. She combines a strong technical grasp of the legal and regulatory environment with the ability to understand both the financial products and the commercial objectives. She provides excellent client service and strong, actionable and practical advice.

‘John Clark’s background in the markets as an ex-banker and trader are invaluable. He speaks our language, understands exactly what we are trying to do and where the regulatory uncertainty and risk is, and provides excellent, actionable, and practical advice. ’

‘The corporate tax practice at Cooley provided us with very clear guidance. Natasha Kaye gave us an attentive service, breaking down the various components into clear steps. She liaised internally with other departments and remained a trusted point of contact throughout.’

‘I worked with Natasha Kaye who was exceptional. She was very responsive, attentive and clear in her advice. The deliverable at the end met my expectations. Furthermore, she was easy to do business with, which for me is massively important.’

‘Natasha’s technical knowledge was strong, with any follow-up actions clearly communicated. I would certainly use her again and recommend to others.’

‘I found Cooley’s practice particularly skilled at creating a collaborative environment whereby teams were focused on solving issues and bringing the project to the finish line, rather than allowing the process to descend into “overlawyering”.’

‘David Wilson – Very impressive and easy to work with. David brings clarity to complex situations. Did an excellent job assisting us in identifying, prioritising and resolving the various tax strands needed to close the deal.’

‘Jack Jones mirrored David’s common-sense approach to methodically prioritising and clearing our to-do list, and ensuring a positive result for all involved.’

‘The team at Cooley are responsive and provide pragmatic, partner led solutions.’

‘David Wilson is easy to work with, and he has an excellent depth of knowledge across multiple taxes. David is collaborative and well networked, bringing in specialist expertise to solve complex solutions as required.’

‘The experience is great – very professional. Nice people and good product.’

‘Charlie Lightfoot and his team consistently pull out all the stops to deliver exceptionally high-quality work, often to outrageously short deadlines.’

‘Charlie Lightfoot is undoubtedly one of the best lawyers around.’

‘Charlie Lightfoot is authentic, down to earth and exceptionally pragmatic, which is what in-house lawyers really need.’

‘Charlie Lightfoot is able to grasp highly complex and technical legal questions, and is exceptionally business minded, so can quickly adapt his advice to suit the needs of the client’s sector.’

‘Guadalupe Sampedro and Daniel Millard are exceptional. They provide strategic, risk-based guidance that is tailored to industry practice and company risk appetite. They are solution driven and creative problem solvers. I learn a tremendous amount from them and deeply enjoy working with them.’

‘Cooley’s corporate crime and investigations practice is exceptionally well integrated with its other practice areas – delivering superb one-stop services to its clients.’

‘Tom Epps – a passionate and dedicated lawyer, with excellent judgment in the heat of an enforcement raid or the pressure of an under-caution interview. Boards respond well to his charm, professionalism and knowledge of how investigators think. Individual clients love him for his emotional intelligence and his commitment to see them through.’

‘Great group of dynamic practitioners with great legal skill and judgment.’

‘Christine Graham – excellent leader in her field. Caroline Hobson – senior antitrust lawyer with great judgment ’

‘Great FDI screening law knowledge.’

‘A strong, experienced team providing a broad range of competition advice across the EU and UK competition landscape. Highly trusted advisers, they provide insight and understanding on matters of key strategic importance to our business.’

‘As well as their breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in competition law, a key strength is the ability to deliver their advice in a clear, business focused way directly to senior business colleagues.’

‘Caroline Hobson is superb. She provides on point, practical and insightful advice on a very wide range of matters. She has a strong understanding of our business and our markets which, combined with her excellent legal expertise, makes for very high quality advice.’

‘The Cooley team is very well versed with EU competition law. It has extensive knowledge and understanding of EU competition rules, and it provides sound and creative legal advice.’

‘Alexander Israel is very knowledgeable, he is quick to respond and provides good insights and sound legal advice.’

‘Professional, helpful, insightful, available and supportive. Christopher Stack is an exceptional employer lawyer. He is very knowledgeable of the law, listens attentively, is very supportive and explains the law in laymen’s terms.’

‘Ann Bevitt and Chris Stack are leading an exceptional team. The services are of very high quality, and they are very pragmatic, commercial and hands-on as well as extremely responsive.’

‘Ann Bevitt – exceptionally pragmatic as well as extremely friendly and approachable. Outstanding service.’

‘Chris Stack – very bright and an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘They are well versed in employment law and are always willing to respond in a very timely fashion.’

‘Christopher Stack is an exceptional, likely best-in-class, UK employment advisor. When we are dealing with complex, unique, unprecedented matters, we take them to Christopher, who makes himself available quickly to give practical and strategic advice.’

‘The attorney we work with at Cooley is approachable, knowledgeable and collaborative. We know we are always in the best hands with Ann, and she demonstrates excellent negotiation skills and tactics.’

‘Responsive, flexible and creative.’