"Rachel Ward joined the business real estate team in Microsoft in May 2020 and is responsible for data centre acquisitions and leasing across EMEA. "

"She has developed an excellent understanding of the business, the business teams within Microsoft and their needs. Ward has adapted to her role as in-house counsel seamlessly. She is a very skilled project manager, and manages transactions, including external counsel very efficiently. Ward has the ability to assess external counsel’s advice with great speed and intelligence. She has a very wide remit across multiple jurisdictions and often operates under significant time constraints yet still plays a crucial role in providing commercial and practical advice to Microsoft business teams. "

"Ward is an excellent lawyer and very solutions-focused. She ensures that her client is very well protected and is greatly respected within the business. "