Engaged by a diverse roster of leading corporate clients, KPMG Law regularly handles high-profile global restructurings and reorganisations, drawing on the significant capabilities of its tax, regulatory, consulting, and accountancy teams. Practice head Laura Fisher is highly experienced in the implementation of major reorganisation projects across a number of industries. Other key figures include Manchester-based Paul Kelly , a key contact for a number of the firm’s key clients; Ben Brafman, experienced in both domestic and international group reorganisations; and David Fitzmaurice, noted for his transactional expertise. Daniel Oksuaga is also recommended.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘As well as providing an exceptional services and swift responses, the individuals within the team made themselves available during out of hours working day and demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience under pressure to get the job done. The care and attention to detail under pressure by the team was exceptional. Special thanks to Laura Fisher, Daniel Okusaga, Sarah Spence and their team involved in the transaction.’
- ‘The KPMG legal team that I worked with have been outstanding. They are a strong cohesive team with in-depth knowledge of business reorganisations and corporate law. The team were always available and contactable. Nothing is too much trouble for them. They were very well organised in completing a complex internal restructuring for us. Everything was well planned right down to the smallest detail. I had every confidence in the team and even when we were faced with unexpected issues, they were able to proactively help us resolve them.'
- 'Although the project that we worked on was challenging and protracted, working with the KPMG legal team made it (dare I say) enjoyable. It was their good humour and positive attitude as much as their legal knowledge and expertise that saw us through a successful implementation of the project.’
- ‘Laura Fisher was the lead partner. Laura joined the project late with the departure of a previous partner but she got up to speed really quickly. It almost seemed as though she was there from the start. Laura is a joy to work with. She has a pleasant disposition and is always available. Laura is also very pragmatic in her approach.'
- 'Ben Brafman was the director on the project. Ben is an excellent lawyer and loves a good complex legal question. His legal knowledge is second to none. Ben also has a great sense of humour which kept us going on many long meetings.'
- ‘Laura Fisher: Builds good relationships with clients, customer focused, demonstrates care for her staff. Ben Brafman: Technically very strong, builds good relationships with clients, dedication to delivery.’
- ‘I really valued the knowledge that the individuals brought and their ability to highlight areas of concern and best practice. Individuals were all quick to understand the requirements of quite a complex project and deliver work that was exactly as needed. The project went extremely smoothly despite a number of interdependent legal steps as a result of the skill and commitment of the individuals involved. Ben Brafman and Laura Fisher stood out in leading the team in these qualities.’
- ‘I worked with Ben Brafman. Ben has the ability to design and implement complex corporate restructurings according to plan and timeline. He is creative and has relevant knowledge. He is very pleasant to work with, has a good sense of humor and is focused on innovation to support commercial decision-making and implementation of large restructurings.’
Key clients
- Airswift Group
- Barratt Developments
- HP International
- INEOS Limited
- Princes Group
- RGF Staffing
- Robert Bosch UK Holdings
- Sedex Information Exchange
- Wavenet
Work highlights
- Advised INEOS on the more than $1bn reorganisation of its entire group.
- Advising HP International on all of its international business reorganisation matters, including the ongoing post-acquisition global reorganisation of the group following HP's $3bn acquisition of Polycom.
- Advised Sedex Information Exchange Limited on the design and implementation of a reorganisation project to prepare it for a minority investment.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laura Fisher