What our clients thinkPen

A sample of testimonials from our clients for various teams from across the firm:

"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.

"The team at Ward Hadaway have met our every expectation.” - Dr Roger Duggan, Managing Director of Immuno Diagnostic Systems Holdings plc.

“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.

"I have been advised by Ward Hadaway for the last two years and found their services extremely professional, timely, business-focused and courteous.” - Gosia Grant-Lipinska, General Counsel and Company Secretary, Sharp Electronics (UK) Limited.

"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.

“Ward Hadaway forms a seamless part of our business team and is always on hand to provide us with honest and reliable advice. I would never hesitate in recommending them.” - Mark Berriman, CEO, Viverdi Ltd.

“Ward Hadaway has supported us from the start, advising us upon the appointment of the fund managers for the various funds, guiding the board on governance, providing us with guidance on complex state aid and ERDF issues. Throughout, they have been both proactive in identifying issues and reactive when issues have arisen. Their advice and guidance has made a significant contribution to the success of Finance for Business North East, and they really are an integral part of our team.” – Andrew Mitchell, Chief Executive, North East Finance.

"For Health and Safety law, Ward Hadaway is currently the best firm in the area in my experience.” - Vincent Theobald-Vega, Head of Safety, Newcastle University.

"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, on the acquisition of Hardwick.

“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.

“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.

“Throughout what has been an extremely traumatic and very emotional experience we have been treated with the utmost respect, care and dignity and we believe without this support we would not have been able to get through all of the legal minefields and hurdles. The main contributory factor in our successful outcome we believe was the true professionalism of Ward Hadaway.” - Malcolm and Anthea Preston, clients of Ward Hadaway’s Private Client team.