Sharpe Pritchard LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘A team that genuinely works well together - they work beyond the purely legal advisory, with a unique grasp of the commercial, regulatory, procurement and legal nexus. The team is very much client-focused, so they take the time to provide advise that is genuinely useful. ’

• ‘Steve Gummer has a market-leading understanding on the commercial drivers to make regulated infrastructure projects come together. Nicky Sumner is the first person I think of for procurement. The depth of her knowledge of the subject matter is head and shoulders above anyone I've previously instructed Ros Serrelli is a great communicator and very respected. She brings a professionalism to her work that inspires confidence. Allan Owen blends legal and commercial drivers perfectly; definitely someone you want in your corner.’

• ‘During our project, the team drew on their previous infrastructure and contracting experience to inform the legal structure and contracting to deliver this innovation project and liaised with government on challenging grant conditions. They continue their engagement in the scheme and are always willing to find pragmatic solutions to the challenges being faced on a first of its kind project. ’

• ‘Steve Gummer is an exceptional lawyer getting the right balance between expertise, commercialism, pragmatism and available budget. Steve has a passion for green technology and uses this to support societal endeavours to tackle climate change.’

• ‘SP have become an integral part of our delivery team. The team have superb industry knowledge and take a pragmatic approach to balancing the theory with understanding its application in the relevant situation in delivery. They are attentive, professional but personable and really go the extra mile whether that's with speed of advice to hit a specific deadline, doing additional research in a specific topic or attending last minute meetings to support with issues arising.'

• ‘Nicky Sumner has excellent procurement regs knowledge. She can readily provide numerous examples of recent situations or case law that helps us as a business understand the likely risk and allows us to provide additional context to our own stakeholders to provide confidence in our decision making. Rather than just setting out what the problem might be, she is also excellent at proposing possible solutions so we can consider which might be appropriate. Her professionalism, willingness to help and quality advice make her a much valued member of the team.

• Ros Serrelli works in perfect tandem with Nicky with more of a commercial focus. Translating complex commercial terms and conditions into easy to understand scenarios that bring the issue to life with relevant examples. She has excellent knowledge and not only provides problems but suggestions for ways to address or mitigate the issue. We lean heavily on her knowledge and advice for commercial/legal matter. Her approach is personable and highly professional and we value her input a tremendous amount.’
• 'Sharpe Pritchard channel issues through a commercial lens rather than a purely legal framework which drives more productive conversations and optimises the strength of resolutions and solutions identified. They have some strong communication skills with in-house counsel to ensure that everyone is sighted on context and positioning.'

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