‘Provides a wealth of experience in a range of specialist practice areas’
Chambers
The firm
‘Clyde & Co is synonymous with entrepreneuralism’
The Lawyer
‘Provides a wealth of experience in a range of specialist practice areas’
Chambers
‘A top legal team, specialising in maritime competition and international trade law’
Lloyd's List
'Clyde & Co has distinguished itself by advising on a number of innovative transactions including pioneering work in the European insurance market and the Lloyd’s Open Years’ arena.
'Philip Grant, Chairman of ARC, (Association for Run-Off Companies)
Aviation and aerospace
'The firm has built an unparalleled reputation for representing insurers through its wealth of experience and long-term commitment to the sector'
Chambers 2009
'Clyde & Co is "undoubtedly a leader in the market, in terms of profile, volume and sheer levels of expertise"'
Chambers 2009
'The firm now has the best georgraphical spread of all aviation firms, with a presence on all continents'
Legal 500 2008
'Beaumont & Son - Aviation at Clyde & Co lead the aviation market'
Legal 500 2008
'Beaumont & Son - Aviation at Clyde & Co straddles both regulatory and insurance horses, and deserves a top tier position on both counts'
Legal 500 2008
‘Admired for its first-rate regulatory and commercial work and receives a wealth of instructions in this area from top-flight airlines’
Chambers 2007
‘Admired for its first-rate regulatory and commercial work’
Chambers 2007
‘Clyde & Co has secured a presence in top-end litigation’
Chambers 2007
‘Strong credentials with offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia have seen the team act on major international deals’
Chambers 2006
‘Interviewees held this "pre-eminent" aviation and insurance firm in the highest regard’
Chambers 2006
‘This effective force is visibly gaining in strength’
Chambers 2005
‘Pre-eminent in the aviation insurance market’
Legal 500 2005
Corporate and commercial
"As individuals, they're absolutely delightful to work with," agree clients, adding: "Their depth of knowledge sets them apart. They know what we're talking about and spot things we haven't seen before."'
Chambers 2009
'The firm has also strengthened its insolvency and corporate recovery practice, leading sources to predict another fruitful year for Clyde & Co.'
Chambers 2009
Clients are attracted to the firm "due to its relatively small size: you get a really personal service"'
Chambers 2009
'The firm's international presence makes it a strong choice for property investors looking overseas'
Legal 500 2008
‘These lawyers deliver what they say they’ll deliver’
Chambers 2007
‘In insurance insolvency... some clients argue "they are the best in the market"
Chambers 2007
‘As our workforce is becoming more and more unionised, we wanted to have a firm which is an expert in this field and we believe we have found that’
Chambers 2007 (client quote)
‘These lawyers deliver what they say they’ll deliver ’
Chambers 2007
‘Clyde & Co operate in the real world, not in an exclusive legal circle and, while in some firms you can find one or two talented individuals, Clyde & Co field a very good team’
Alan Hixon, Group Director, Notability Solutions plc
‘Strong credentials with offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia have seen the team act on major international deals’
Chambers 2006
‘A great choice for mid-market work,' the firm is 'very responsive' and 'will pull out all the stops to deliver work of the highest standard'
Chambers 2005
‘With the Clyde & Co corporate recovery and insolvency team you get professionals who know whose side they are on. This team is always motivated, client focused and highly responsive. They are straight talkers and hard workers and you want them along side you when matters get tough’
Lee Manning, Partner, Deloitte
‘It is the ability to identify the key commercial issues and provide pragmatic and cogent legal advice in non-technical manner which distinguishes Clyde & Co from many of their competitors’
Martin Ellis, Partner, Grant Thornton
‘Clyde & Co provide pragmatic commercial advice which is delivered in a timely fashion’
Belinda Ericsson, European Corporate Legal Director, Dell Computer Corporation Ltd
Employment and Immigration
'The whole team receives similar praise: "These lawyers are business-focused and refuse to sit on the fence''
Chambers 2009
'The employment team at Clyde & Co upholds the firm's excellent reputation'
Chambers
'Clyde & Co meet our business needs first and foremost, by giving practical, unambiguous and timely advice with clear recommendations.'
Mike Collins, Senior HR Manager at Allianz
'As our workforce is becoming more and more unionised, we wanted to have a firm which is an expert in this field and we believe we have found that'
Chambers 2007
'We need direct and immediate access to a consistent team of lawyers who understand our business. Clyde & Co offers us the service we want, providing advice and guidance which is both practical and commercial'
Janice Franks – Terra Energy Services Ltd
'User-friendly, can do attitude'
Chambers
'The team covers a wide range of immigration issues for a broad range of clients, and has undertaken work across various different jurisdictions over the past year, including in the USA, Africa and Dubai.'
Chambers 2009
Dispute resolution
"They're responsive, informative and always keep us up-to-date."
Chambers 2009
'This team "has definitely expanded beyond shipping and insurance" and has done well reinventing itself as "an excellent commercial litigation team."'
Chambers 2009
'Clyde & Co LLP has a flourishing PIL practice, providing a first-rate level of service'
Legal 500 2008
'Clyde & Co LLP has demonstrated its mettle in mainstream commercial litigation, with an impressive track record in disputes connected with Central and Eastern Europe, and Russia'
Legal 500 2008
'A flourishing practice supported by numerous referrals from leading law firms'
Legal 500 2008
'On top of Clyde & Co LLP's first class credentials for insurance, shipping, aviation and commodities disputes, the firm has a strong track record in general commercial BIT and energy matters
Legal 500 2008
‘Dispute Resolution Team of the Year ’
Legal Business Awards 2006
‘Clyde & Co has secured a presence in top-end litigation’
Chambers 2007
‘Litigation Team of the Year’
Legal Week Awards 2006
'Short listed for Litigation Team of the Year 2006’
The Lawyer Awards 2006
‘Litigation Team of the Year ’
Legal Week Awards 2006
‘An important player in the field’
Chambers 2006
‘Really breaking the ice in terms of commercial fraud and impressed clients with its increasing involvement in cross-border asset tracing and multi-jurisdictional disputes’
Chambers 2006
‘We need direct and immediate access to a consistent team of lawyers who understand our business. Clyde & Co offers us the service we want, providing advice and guidance which is both practical and commercial’
Janice Franks, Terra Energy Services Ltd
‘This group distinguishes itself by offering a personalised service and excellent access to partners’
Chambers 2005
Energy, trade and commodities
'Clients value the team's "splendid service" and appreciate the firm's extensive international network that spans Rio de Janeiro, Moscow, Hong Kong and New York.'
Chambers 2009
'This dynaminc group of "immensely talented individuals" is a significant presence in both soft and hard commodities, and has holistic capabilities that ensure its continued success'
Chambers 2009
'Clyde & Co LLP is particularly strong in LNG work'
Legal 500 2008
'Clyde & Co specialises in advising owners and operators of large industrial plants, energy traders, airlines and insurers'
Legal 500 2008
‘Their technical oil and gas knowledge is so good you don’t need to explain things to [Clyde & Co]’
Chambers 2006
‘Peers recognise that the team has strong lawyers and fantastic clients ’
Chambers 2006
‘Peers recognise that the team has strong lawyers and fantastic clients’
Chambers 2006
‘Clients describe Clyde & Co‘s commodities practice as absolutely excellent, first class and personal at all times’
Legal 500 2006
‘An excellent choice for trade finance work’
Chambers 2006
Insurance and reinsurance
"Clydes gets the job done and never makes a mountain out of a molehill."
Chambers 2009
'This firm is praised for its "genuine client focus" '
Chambers 2009
'The outfit's "traditional core strength in marine and energy litigation" keeps a loyal client base returning again and again.'
Chambers 2009
'Clients are impressed with the 'calibre' of the large insurance team at Clyde & Co LLP''
Legal 500 2008
‘The leading transactional insurance practice among the traditional EC3 insurance firms’
Legal 500 2007
‘With years of experience in the sector, the team houses a “deep knowledge of the market” and adopts “a sophisticated approach” to litigation that impresses clients’
Chambers 2007
‘The best in the market ’
Chambers 2006
‘The best in the market’
Chambers 2006
‘Financial Services and Insurance Team of the Year’
Legal Business Awards 2006
‘Clyde & Co has a broad practice with particular expertise in IT and manufacturing, and has years of experience in regulatory compliance’
Legal 500
‘Insurance and reinsurance is at the heart of what Clyde & Co does best’
Legal 500 2006
Real estate
'Recognised for its team of high-quality individuals, the real estate team at Clyde & Co understands its clients' businesses and the commercial aspects of a deal.'
Chambers 2009
The lawyers stand out for their "speed and efficiency" and "impressive market knowledge – they know what is happening on a wider scale."
Chambers 2009
'Clients praise the team at Clyde & Co LLP for their 'appropriate action and value for money''
Legal 500 2008
'The firms international presence makes it a strong choice for property investors looking overseas'
Legal 500 2008
‘A healthy development practice, lawyers are recognised for their work’
Chambers 2005
'Clients describe the team as 'excellent'
Legal 500 2008
‘A healthy development practice, lawyers are recognised for their work’
Chambers 2005
Shipping
'Replete with "commercially minded, forthright and ruthless litigators"'
Chambers 2009
The firm has been frequently described as "the leading UK firm on the cargo side."'
Chambers 2009
‘Undisputed marine credentials’
‘One of the strongest shipping practices in the country, if not the world’
Chambers 2007
Chambers 2007
‘Sector stalwarts’
Chambers 2007
‘One of the strongest shipping practices in the country, if not the world’ ‘The leading light in cargo underwriting, insurance and related casualty matters’
Chambers 2007
‘First for advice on charterparties, bills of lading’
Chambers 2006
Tax
'Efficient and effective', 'clients praised this firm for its ability to dedicate consistent and experienced partner resource in support of our requirements'
Chambers 2007 (client quote)
Transport and logistics
'This "large and very experienced firm" undertakes a high volume of work in the cargo insurance market.'
Chambers 2009
'Clyde & Co LLP brings a general background in insurance and transport work to advise transport association clients'
Legal 500 2008
‘Clients are confident they receive ‘absolutely 100% up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive guidance from the firm’
Chambers 2007