Herrington Carmichael LLP

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘The partner in charge, Mark Chapman, was exceptional. Our issues were unique and we had to change direction several times, but the team always responded well, bringing in the new specialist skills as needed. I think that is the standout quality; adaptability.’
• ‘Alex Canham and Joel Gocool are a delight to deal with and form a highly efficient team. They have gone the extra mile in our negotiations. Alex Canham is a young dynamic corporate lawyer with great experience within the financial services sector. A rising star and one to watch! Matthew Lea is an experienced solicitor who has shown a good deal of common sense and gravitas when negotiating on behalf of clients.’
• 'The advice and guidance provided to us by the corporate and commercial team at Herrington Carmichael has proved invaluable over the past few years. The team work closely together to provide a consistently high standard of work and sound legal advice. They are available when we need them, exceptionally knowledgeable and approachable. Knowing our company so well, they can provide high-quality legal advice that is suitably tailored to our commercial needs and risk appetite. The team not only resolve the question/issue at hand but always go above and beyond to provide support wherever required.'
• ‘Yavan Brar is a dynamic and driven corporate lawyer. He offers pragmatic advice and provides solutions to complete transactions. He is a highly experienced partner that is able to break down complex legal points and discussions into easily digestible concepts for clients. Cesare McArdle is great and always makes himself available should I need a quick turnaround. He is an outstanding lawyer, very client focused and always goes that extra mile to help his business contacts.’
• ‘Engaged employees and exemplary execution of our cases. We could not have been happier with Herrington Carmichael, especially with Yavan Brar, Chris Gemson and Mark Chapman. They have shown great execution, knowledge and engagement. The team is very friendly and approachable and explains things clearly without using legal jargon.'
• ‘They offer comprehensive advice that is delivered on time, in easy-to-understand terminology, fully assessing any risks.  Ultimately, they instil confidence and reassurance, which is very important to us. They have a truly professional approach and often go above and beyond.’
• ‘The team is highly professional, service-oriented, and solution-oriented. We are extremely satisfied with the assistance we have received. This is a regional practice with the capabilities of a much larger and more expensive firm.’ 
• 'Mark Chapman is our go to contact for all regulatory matters. With strong technical knowledge and an unwavering eye for detail, Mark has a great ability to balance legal advice alongside commercial considerations, helping us to take a pragmatic approach to negotiations. Cesare McArdle has provided us with invaluable support through some tricky contract negotiations. He is knowledgeable, personable, and reliable. We can always rely on Cesare to provide exceptional attention to detail, sound advice and strong negotiating skills. Cesare never seems to be phased by anything thrown at him. Alex Canham and Melissa Deutrom provide a pragmatic approach, sound advice and consistently deliver high-quality work in a timely manner. Alex Canham really is viewed as an extension of our in-house team. He is reliable, approachable and exceptionally knowledgeable.’

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