Active across both corporate and commercial work, Thrings LLP also draws on its banking and finance expertise to advise lenders and investors across a diverse set of transactions and agreements. John Davies heads up the corporate offering with experience that includes acting on PE-backed transactions, while Kate Westbrook oversees the commercial arm of the practice and focuses on tech and FMCG clients.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘John Davies has the patience to guide clients through challenging and complex legal processes and negotiations in a calm and collected manner. Demonstrating consistent knowledge and wisdom throughout. He is also highly diligent and time efficient.’

  • ‘We have no hesitation in recommending the corporate team at Thrings most highly. Indeed today we wouldn't dream of using and/or recommending anyone else to our clients.’

  • ‘They are incredibly responsive, flexible in meeting deadlines and collaborative in their approach.’

  • ‘Kate Westbrook is the standout individual within Thrings. Worked with her for many years and never been anything other than impressed.’

  • ‘Really strong team - incredibly responsive, fair, reasonably priced and commercially minded so explaining things is really straightforward. Found them a breath of fresh air compared to some other firms used in the past.’

  • ‘Kate Westbrook is fantastic. She always says yes, is prompt, professional, and explains things in a way that we understand. She really understands commercial contracts which saves a lot of time. When we've had an urgent request she has always accommodated. Top job!’

  • ‘Thrings are a no-nonsense, results-driven practice which has consistently delivered excellence to us for over eight years. They would be an asset to any organisation.’

  • ‘Kate Westbrook cannot be rated highly enough. Her ability to analyse complex situations and provide simplified, practical solutions makes her stand out from the crowd.’

Key clients

  • GS Yuasa Europe
  • Wasdell Group
  • Jumella Limited
  • The Wishford Schools Group
  • Rockley Transport Group
  • Signet Jewelers
  • Compass Energy
  • Arkells Brewery
  • Donnington Brewery
  • Acoustic Polymers Ltd

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Davies, Kate Westbrook

Other key lawyers

Simon Hore, John Richardson