Other areas of sector expertise include food and drink, leisure and education. ‘Bridges the gap between legal precision and its use for legal practice in an efficient manner.’, ‘Andrew Dunlop provides outstanding experience and involvement.’, ‘Depth of knowledge is good; bench is strong; good connections with other specialist colleagues.’, ‘Very flexible and willing to take whatever role is required.’, ‘They bring commercial and practical thinking, rather than narrow legal solutions to issues.’. Another name to note is Caroline Emslie, a highly active associate who has already built up a considerable reputation. Burges Salmon LLP's team - described as 'the gold standard for rail legal teams in the UK' - provides advice to a broad range of rail authorities and private sector rail operators on franchising matters, rolling stock issues, and projects and infrastructure, as well as offering regulatory advice on rail health and safety. Paul Browne jointly leads the practice and has a particular focus on properties such as hotels, student accommodation and healthcare facilities. The preparation both prior to and following the instruction of counsel is very impressive, and compares very well to other firms. He…, Sian is a specialist advisor to food and drink, consumer product and…, Partner in the corporate finance team with a particular focus on corporate…, Specialist in environmental and renewable energy projects. Also notable are Marcus Harling, who advises on the procurement and delivery of construction and development projects; Richard Adams, who is known for dispute resolution and transport work; and senior associate Jessica Evans, who focus on construction disputes. ‘This is a really excellent team, from the most senior partner to the most junior associate. Work well with various members of our team and other law firms where needed.’, ‘Strong local knowledge. Beatrice Puoti and John Barnett head the department. He is a pleasure to deal with and he attracts and retains very strong associates who turnaround matters in a very timely manner.’, ‘Exceptional service. The availability of tax advice and a specialist litigation team all under one roof provides clients with the comfort that transactional and non-transactional advice is always looked at in the round.‘, ‘Emma Folkes is the go-to person in dealing with complex estate sales and provides sound, practical advice on all agricultural matters.‘, ‘Young, vibrant, proactive, personable and engaging – quick to respond and they know their stuff inside out. The industry knowledge and strength in depth is formidable.’, ‘What Simon Coppen doesn’t know about rail industry law isn’t worth knowing. Across the world, the firm works with a select number of like-minded independent law firms — the firm’s preferred law firm network. Each provides highly experienced legal support in a commercial and friendly way‘, ‘A really strong and commercially-focused team who will work tirelessly to get the deal over the line.‘, ‘Rupert Weston gives very clear and pragmatic advice, and is always willing to roll his sleeves up to push the deal over the line. John Barnett is another name to note, with experience providing tax advice to owner-managed businesses and arising from private equity investments. Very good all-round service.‘, ‘Kevin Kennedy has an impressive legal mind and also has valuable strategic skills and the ability to keep sight of the bigger picture when dealing with complex cases.‘, ‘Sian Edmunds is unflappable and never loses sight of the big picture.‘, ‘Caroline Emslie is an exceptional associate, with the strategic understanding of a lawyer many years more senior and an extraordinary work ethic. Emily Roberts; Georgina Shaw; Richard Hugo, ‘Super responsive; practical commercial advice; efficient and transparent around billing.’, ‘We work with Jeremy Dickerson and I always feel very confident in his advice, as a subject matter expert.’, ‘Georgina Shaw is an excellent lawyer whose advice is always extremely thorough and well informed.’, ‘Very good legal advice and also very commercial. Burges Salmon LLP 'provides comprehensive insight and a commercial view' on complex and bespoke derivatives and structured finance transactions for high-profile buy-side clients, including many FTSE 100 corporates and global brands. Within the transport sector, the firm acts for London Underground, FirstGroup, Abellio Greater Anglia. The group as a whole is instructed by major UK and international corporates on work including tax planning advice for property transactions, tax-led corporate restructurings and standalone tax advice. The 'highly capable' team at Burges Salmon LLP works with clients across a range of specialist sectors including energy and utilities, transport and real estate. The team are exceptionally bright and hard-working.‘, ‘Able to compete head to head with the big London commercial litigation teams, but with all the benefits to clients of being based outside London.‘, ‘It is clear that they have excellent strategic direction from Sian Edmunds, and Caroline Brown manages the matter in a highly organised and efficient manner. David Hall is an extremely able disputes resolution solicitor. ‘Excellent combination of commercial and public sector expertise. Rupert Weston is a name to note for corporate finance. He can connect you to everybody. Kevin Kennedy is an excellent litigation partner, who perhaps unusually is as keen as his clients to explore alternatives to court where appropriate.‘. He is extremely bright and has great depth of knowledge. Lloyd Nail has a phenomenal intellect and unerring ability to identify the heart of an issue, provides clear and cogent advice. Legal Director at leading independent UK law firm Burges Salmon LLP Bristol, United Kingdom Law Practice. He provides excellent legal advice in a relaxed manner and in a straightforward way such that non-legal people can easily understand his advice’, Trustees of the Silent Night Pension Scheme. - Legal 500, Commercial Litigation "Standout...Lloyd Nail’s attention to detail is astounding" - Legal 500, Rail (Tier 1) I am a dispute resolution lawyer at Burges Salmon LLP specialising in contentious general commercial, procurement, regulatory and Health & Safety work, particularly in the transport sector. We…, Advises on planning, highways and compulsory purchase. Rachael Ruane; Stuart McMillan; Katie Allen; Paul Browne, ‘A professional, accurate and friendly firm of solicitors’, ‘I always find the team are happy to discuss matters, regardless of time or size of query’, ‘I have enjoyed working with Rachael Ruane, who I find pragmatic in terms of the commercial options and solutions that she is able to assist us with. Burges Salmon LLP is a leading firm in the region for handling complex financial settlements on relationship breakdown and divorce. Particularly notable are its … Overall, an excellent team.’, ‘The Burges Salmon Team has always come through for our company, providing timely and practical advice. The service offering covers assistance with claims involving published articles, broadcasts, social media posts as well as user-generated content and online harassment. Highly efficient and very approachable.’. Victoria’s Secret Stores Brand Management, Inc. VMIC (Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre). Burges Salmon is a leading UK commercial law firm based in Bristol and London with a global reach and a national and international client base. Richard Leeming leads the team, which includes Rachael Ruane, who is ‘very easy to communicate with and a pleasure to work with'; Stuart McMillan, who has experience in project and development finance, real estate finance and asset-based lending matters; and Katie Allen, who has particular expertise in the hotel and student accommodation sectors. Clifford Chance, Burges Salmon and Pinsent Masons have all been called on to help advise the U.K. government on the production and roll-out of the country’s COVID-19 vaccination programme. A pleasure to work with.’. Advises on UK environment, chemicals and product…, A specialist in rail and wider transport law and regulation and a…, Camilla’s practice covers M&A, joint ventures, private equity, restructurings and general corporate…, Specialises in corporate finance and company law. Burges Salmon LLP has a longstanding reputation for its strong client base of traditional British landed estates, including a large proportion of the aristocracy and many major farming families. As well as strength in international work, the firm has a particular focus on the nuclear and renewables field. The ‘knowledgeable and approachable’ multi-disciplinary practice at Burges Salmon LLP advises on M&A, finance and dispute resolution in the healthcare sector, with particular expertise in healthcare procurement and social care real estate matters. The Bristol-based Simon Coppen has recently advised on infrastructure modernisation for the Isle of Wight's Island Line, while the head of the firmwide transport group Chris Jackson is a safety and risk specialist and handles a range of key public law and regulatory matters. Even where the regulatory position is not clear, advice will set out the risk and appropriate mitigating actions in order that the business can move forward’, ‘They are consistently available when I want to talk with them and open to a clear, straightforward discussion about the issues before rushing to judgement’, ‘Very knowledgeable in relation to our industry’, ‘Anna Davis is great – a feeling of value for money for the work carried out is rare to come by’, Financial Services & Compensation Scheme (FSCS), The Royal London Group (including The Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Limited, Royal London Asset Management and Ascentric). This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. It is also increasingly acting for the international super-rich and clients who have made fortunes in the City and have invested in landed estates. Meetings were slick, regular, productive and accountable. Other key names include Andrew Burnette, who is also experienced in contentious matters, and associate Reshma Adkin. Burges Salmon LLP acts for a variety of institutional asset managers and is a trusted adviser on regulatory and structuring matters for high-value funds, with particular expertise in authorised investment and pension funds. Lloyd Nail has a phenomenal intellect and unerring ability to identify the heart of an issue, provides clear and cogent advice. Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts (Tier: 4) Elizabeth Dunn is the key contact for energy and grid connection projects while Patrick Robinson and Julian Boswall are also noted for infrastructure. ‘Richard Clark is the perfect client partner.’. The business crime and regulatory investigations team at Burges Salmon LLP sits within the firm's litigation department. Gary Soloman leads the practice and has expertise in regeneration projects, large-scale developments and highway proposals. Burges Salmon shortlisted in five categories at Legal 500 UK Awards 2019 The firm is recognised for its work in the transport and environment sectors. Legal director Patrick Parkin leads the team and is a commercial contracts and regulatory lawyer specialising in the healthcare industry. The department boasts a specialist food safety group which handles issues including regulatory compliance, contamination, product liability and product recall. Notwithstanding the emphasis placed on there being a team rather one individual working on a matter the accessibility and strategic focus of the partner (Sian Edmunds) who was involved on the cases on which I have worked has been striking and a real benefit. ‘The team has an outstanding knowledge of environmental law. Burges Salmon LLP acts for a variety of institutional asset managers and is a trusted adviser on regulatory and structuring matters for high-value funds, with particular expertise in authorised investment and pension funds. Tom Hewitt; Jim Aveline; Suzanna Harvey; Catherine de Maid; Tim Williams, ‘Excellent technical knowledge combined with good client relationship skills at a reasonable cost.‘, ‘John Barnett is a leader and renowned expert in his field of international private client tax planning.‘, ‘Tom Hewitt and Tim Williams are excellent in the way they work with clients and other professionals to achieve the right result for the client: expertly negotiating the legislation, explaining in a non-complicated manner and managing clients’ expectations, and responding in a timely manner to queries.‘, ‘The Burges Salmon team combine in-depth knowledge with practical solutions and a real personal touch.‘, ‘Suzanna Harvey is clear, well-regarded in the industry and really cares about her clients.‘, ‘John Barnett and Edward Hayes have consistently produced top-quality advice with in-depth analysis and clear recommendations within very tight timescales. Bristol-based firm Burges Salmon LLP has 'very strong' rail industry knowledge, with work encompassing operational, regulatory and transactional matters. It has recently witnessed a growth in instructions from Asia, the Middle East, Australia and a number of European jurisdictions such as Switzerland. Outsourcing work is central to Burges Salmon LLP 's practice, which is often instructed by UK and international industrial and service companies as purchasers on large IT transactions and projects. The group has a particular strength in the energy sector, with experience in deals involving nuclear and renewable energy. It acts for international and domestic businesses and is experienced in SFO and police investigations. The Bristol-based Simon Coppen has recently advised on infrastructure modernisation for the Isle of Wight's Island Line, while the head of the firmwide transport group Chris Jackson is a safety and risk specialist and handles a range of key public law and regulatory matters. The quality of associates and junior lawyers is testament to the high quality of training provided to the firm.‘, ‘Mark Shepherd and Dominic Davies are standout individuals that I have worked with recently. Personable, collaborative and exceptionally commercial.’, ‘They focus on getting to know the in-house legal team and other business area managers; their strengths, capabilities and preferred way of communication and collaboration.’, London & Regional Properties (L&R) – Atlas Hotels. Burges Salmon LLP is known for advising public and private sector clients on procuring, developing and funding projects in the transport, energy and defence sectors. The scope of its work includes structured equity derivatives for retail funds, the negotiation of ISDA Master Agreements, negotiating clearing agreements and regulatory advice. Practice focused…, Specialises in complex finance and commercial litigation and has a very substantial…, Partner – Construction, Engineering, Procurement and Development. The team also has excellent technical lawyers. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Team head Tom Hewitt specialises in succession and wealth planning for landed estates clients, while Sian Edmunds is an authority on regulatory issues relating to the food supply chain. Unique experience means that they are the “go to” partners for this type of work. Burges Salmon LLP 'provides comprehensive insight and a commercial view' on complex and bespoke derivatives and structured finance transactions for high-profile buy-side clients, including many FTSE 100 corporates and global brands. A significant specialism is handling private wealth disputes with pension-related issues. He is a fantastic team-leader, who mucks in in terms of trial preparation and seems to have a sixth sense in terms of knowing when to call on counsel. They are also ready to provide a more commercial view by providing guidance on the key areas of risk. He is very active in the emerging markets.’, ‘Ian Truman – the rising star of Burges Salmon in the energy sector. Very hard working, under difficult circumstances.’, ‘Real specialist expertise and experience.’, ‘Noel Beale – true water industry specialist, tremendous experience, very calm under pressure.’, Water Services Regulation Authority (OFWAT), Environment Agency and Canal & River Trust, ‘Dedicated team members who have a thorough understanding of the client’s strategic and commercial objectives to guide their approach to the project/transaction and negotiations. Pensions expertise covers a…, Partner specialising in infrastructure projects and general commercial law. Richard Handel is an experienced and constructive solicitor. They know all the new trends and are very much into the regulation of new technology.’, ‘Ian Salter is exceptional by any standard – the go-to nuclear specialist – unflappable with knowledge and experience second to none, and an extremely good person to do business with. Bristol-based Burges Salmon LLP’s business crime and regulatory investigations team handles white-collar crime, proceeds of crime issues, money laundering, bribery and regulatory matters. He co-leads the team with Ross Fairley, who specialises in environmental and low carbon projects. It has an impressive client base and benefits hugely from having private client expertise within the firm. Would highly recommend.’, Gresham House British Strategic Investment Fund. Advises:…. The preparation both prior to and following the instruction of counsel is very impressive, and compares very well to other firms. Chris Godfrey; Camilla Usher-Clark; Alex Lloyd; Tim Roberts, ‘Partner oversight and involvement is second to none, excellent technical skills and expert legal advice, with a commercial approach.‘, ‘The team is very client need focused and flexible according to those needs. Other key partners of note in the Bristol office are Nathan Curtis, Graham Soar and director Victoria Allsopp for project financings and Nick Churchward for waste to energy projects. Supplier-side work is another area of expertise, and the group has developed a practice assisting local technology start-ups with corporate and commercial issues and venture capital funds with their investments. In addition, the team includes key employment lawyers Luke Bowery and Adrian Martin. Ross Simpson was outstanding and I would have absolutely no hesitation using his services again or recommending him to others. ‘Justin Briggs is an excellent lawyer who will focus on getting the job done with the available resources. Former practice head Kari McCormick departed to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in 2020. © 2021 Legalease Ltd. All rights reserved, Registered company in England & Wales No. Not easily ruffled’, ‘Stephen Lavington is a very talented lawyer with a calm and steady manner. The firm is recognised for its work across a variety of its market-leading sectors and specialist teams including Transport, Business Crime and Regulatory Investigations, Real Estate, Environment, Employment, Finance and Private Client. Transactional lawyer Richard Spink co-heads the department with corporate finance specialist Rupert Weston. For transport litigation and procurement disputes, Chris Jackson, Ian Tucker and director Brian Wong are key contacts. 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