What our clients think
A sample of testimonials from clients for various teams from across the firm:
Corporate Finance
"The team at Ward Hadaway have advised us on a number of important acquisitions. Their expertise across a number of key disciplines and ability to meet tight deadlines has helped to ensure the smooth implementation of our acquisition strategy." - Louise Hall, Legal Director, Sage (UK) Ltd.
"Ward Hadaway has consistently provided us with timely, efficient advice.” - Ian Goodfellow, Managing Director of Shanks Waste Management Ltd.
“I was impressed by the professionalism and efficiency shown by Katherine [Hay-Heddle] and the Ward Hadaway team.” - Duncan Davies, Finance Director of Technology Services Group (TSG).
Company and Commercial
"Ward Hadaway advises the Hydratight group on a range of company and commercial issues. I have been very impressed with their ability to provide practical commercial advice in a timely and cost-effective manner. This first class service is complemented by friendly, proactive lawyers who display a depth of knowledge which engenders confidence in our business transactions.” - Nick Gemmell, Global Legal Advisor, Hydratight.
Creative Industries
"I have been advised by Ward Hadaway for the last two years and found their services extremely professional, timely, business-focused and courteous. The fees don’t break the bank, either!
"Most of the work I commissioned was carried out by Laura Harper in the field of intellectual property. Not only is Laura a consummate pro, she is enthusiastic about her work and loves what she does! She is imaginative and inventive, always on the cutting edge of legal developments. She acts as an advisor, a conscience, a reminder, and a sounding board. Her advice is tailored to our business needs, is comprehensive but concise, always on time and never overbearing.
"Laura is prepared to go that extra mile to find a solution and makes us feel as though we are the most important client. She is a complete professional and a pleasure to work with - a necessity in the life of any busy in-house lawyer." - Gosia Grant-Lipinska, General Counsel and Company Secretary, Sharp Electronics (UK) Limited.
“Ward Hadaway understood our needs completely and Laura [Harper] has, in no time at all, become a useful part of the team.” - Greg Robinson, chief operating officer at Connect2Media.
Health and Safety
"For Health and Safety law, Ward Hadaway is currently the best firm in the area in my experience.
"I am very happy with the service - on all aspects. As a specialist in the field I frequently find law firms do not offer a very good service in the Health and Safety field and I have had to use solicitors in the past who knew less H&S law than I did. My experience with Ward Hadaway however is that their staff are all very knowledgeable, honest and truthful at all times." - Vincent Theobald-Vega, Head of Safety, Newcastle University.
Housebuilding
“The firm takes a proactive approach to our business…the excellent service we receive leaves us confident in Ward Hadaway’s ability to handle all our legal work.” - Bernard Rooney, Managing Director, Barratt Homes
“The acquisition of Hardwick was extremely complex due to the technical nature of the land and the proposals for the development.
"The Ward Hadaway property team has a clear understanding of the needs of housebuilders which was highlighted throughout this transaction." - Richard Bass, Managing Director, Haslam Homes North East
Intellectual Property
“The work and advice we have received from the team at Ward Hadaway has made a significant contribution to how we leverage our commercial programmes worldwide in this competitive angling and sporting goods market.” - Richard Sanderson, managing director of Hardy & Greys.
“I definitely made the right decision when I chose Ward Hadaway. I have used their services for over five years and have never failed to be impressed by their ability, expertise and willingness to get things done.” - Ian Linsley, managing director, The Alnwick Rum Company.
Landlord and Tenant
“Ward Hadaway has been superb at keeping me updated with debt issues and court cases with regard to our non-rent paying tenants.
"They have always been courteous and informative with regards to procedures and are a pleasure to work with.” - Tina Velounias, MRA Property Lettings and Management