The firm
"Particular praise should go to that EC3 thoroughbred Clyde & Co. The Firm has managed what few others have done - successful international expansion without pain, and has managed to maintain its culture"
The Lawyer 2010
"Particular praise should go to that EC3 thoroughbred Clyde & Co. The Firm has managed what few others have done - successful international expansion without pain, and has managed to maintain its culture"
The Lawyer 2010
“We are impressed by Clyde’s analytical problem solving and the level and quality of the support it offers – it’s the only firm we use.”
Chambers Asia 2010 (client quote)
Clyde & Co’s team is admired for 'its experience and its high level of professionalism
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2009
'Clyde & Co is "an excellent firm which knows how to look after its customers"’.
Legal 500 2009
‘Clyde & Co is synonymous with entrepreneurialism’
The Lawyer
‘Provides a wealth of experience in a range of specialist practice areas’
Chambers
‘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
“Stands out for the depth of its expertise in a number of geographic areas.”
Chambers UK 2010
“It's efficient, pragmatic and solution-oriented.”
Chambers UK 2010
'Liability is this firm's forte, and it stands out for its masterful handling of insurance work'.
Chambers 2010 Latin America
"We would never dream of using anyone else - they really pull out all the stops to help us."
Chambers 2010 Latin America
"We would never dream of using anyone else - they really pull out all the stops to help us."
Chambers 2010 Latin America (client quote)
'The team has a number of insurance experts considered "in the upper echelons of available talent"’.
Legal 500 2009
'A finance practice that draws praise for its "strong industry knowledge and depth of experience".
Legal 500 2009
'Beaumont & Son – Aviation at Clyde & Co’s regulatory and insurance practice has a firm reputation in the marketplace, with "depth of expertise to rival that of any competitor"’.
Legal 500 2009
'Beaumont & Son – Aviation at Clyde & Co’s regulatory and insurance practice has a firm reputation in the marketplace, with "depth of expertise to rival that of any competitor"’.
Legal 500 2009
'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
'In a highly competitive field, receiving this award for the fourth time is an outstanding achievement. Clyde & Co's continuing success is reflected in their consistently positive feedback, recognising the firm's individual and collective talent. We have no hesitation in declaring them once again the leading firm in the world in this area'
Who's who legal, 2009
'The firm now has the best georgraphical spread of all aviation firms, with a presence on all continents'
Legal 500 2008
'In a highly competitive field, receiving this award for the fourth time is an outstanding achievement. Clyde & Co's continuing success is reflected in their consistently positive feedback, recognising the firm's individual and collective talent. We have no hesitation in declaring them once again the leading firm in the world in this area'
Who's who legal, 2009
'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
‘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’
‘Admired for its first-rate regulatory and commercial work’
Chambers 2007
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
Clients rate Clyde & Co LLPs ‘knowledge of the nuances of negotiating an agreement in the Middle East’ and ‘great value for money’
Legal 500 EMEA 2010 (client quote)
Clyde & Co LLP ‘has a strong regional practice and offers good value for money’
Legal 500 EMEA 2010 (client quote)
Clyde & Co LLP has ‘focused, knowledgeable teams’ and ‘provides a superlative service, with excellent response times’
Legal 500 EMEA 2010
‘If you want a Western firm with deep local roots Clyde & Co LLP is a great choice’
Legal 500 EMEA 2010
Clyde & Co LLP receives praise for ‘lawyers who speak fluent Arabic, understand the culture of the region and are adept at putting forward the client’s position in the most appropriate manner’
Legal 500 EMEA (client quote)
"The lawyers get straight down to the nitty-gritty details of a deal and are always willing to provide precise advice."
Chambers Global 2010 - Middle East (client quote)
"An excellent practice with a wealth of experience."
Chambers Global 2010 - Middle East
The team is up to any challenge and "really likes the tough stuff; it's at its best when faced with a difficult task."
Chambers Global 2010 - UAE (client quote)
Clients are confident that “this is a very well-established firm – it’s extremely reliable and offers reasonable rates for good work.”
Chambers Asia 2010 (client quote)
“Well-informed and sensible lawyers who are sensitive to clients’ cost-benefit ratios.”
Chambers Asia 2010 (client quote)
Clyde & Co has an international reach and enough resources to successfully staff billion-pound deals
Chambers UK 2010
Clyde & Co continues to attract work from around the globe, thanks to its quality advisers' in-depth understanding of international business.
Chambers UK 2010
'The firm "provides a first-class service 99% of the time, which can’t be said of other firms".
Legal 500 2009
"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 (client quote)
'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
Dispute resolution
Clyde & Co LLP has ‘a well-established, broad dispute resolution practice with considerable strength in depth’
Legal 500 EMEA 2010
This group continues to expand and develop its reputation for handling complex commercial disputes
Chambers Global 2010 - UK
This practice has built up an increasingly strong presence in the civil fraud arena
Chambers UK 2010
"Making real moves in international arbitration and doing far more than just shipping disputes.“
Chambers UK 2010
The team possesses 'excellent credentials’.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2009
Industry focus gives Clyde & Co an edge on dispute resolution having built a reputation among clients as being 'a great choice, commercially speaking’.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2009
'Clyde & Co LLP has a well-established, "excellent" practice.
Legal 500 2009
'Clyde & Co LLP’s first-class and extremely active group draws from an array of highly experience partners'.
Legal 500 2009
'Clyde & Co LLP has a first-class track record for commercial litigation'.
Legal 500 2009
'Clyde & Co LLP’s first-class and extremely active group draws from an array of highly experience partners'.
Legal 500 2009
'The "excellent fraud practice at Clyde & Co LLP" is a "proper litigation outfit".
Legal 500 2009
"They're responsive, informative and always keep us up-to-date."
Chambers 2009 (client quote)
'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
Employment and Immigration
“It quite simply always manages to come up with what we want.”
Chambers UK 2010 (client quote)
This compact immigration offering continues to delight clients with the service it delivers.
Chambers UK 2010
The team draws consistent praise from clients for building excellent relationships.
Chambers UK 2010
'Clyde & Co’s practice is "among the leaders"’.
Legal 500 2009
'Clyde & Co LLP’s excellent’ immigration team is led by the "user-friendly" Jonathan Chaimovic
Legal 500 2009
'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
'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
'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 (client quote)
'User-friendly, can do attitude'
Chambers
'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
Energy, Trade and Commodities
“Clyde & Co is our first choice when it comes to commodities.”
Chambers UK 2010 (client quote)
Clyde & Co is well placed to stand as a client’s first choice for difficult problems in tough jurisdictions.
Chambers UK 2010
'The firms "depth of knowledge in the energy sector is exemplary"’.
Legal 500 2009
'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
The team is highly regarded in the market, thanks largely to the high calibre of its lawyers.
Chambers UK 2010
"Superb specialists in this area and excellent leadership.”
Chambers UK 2010
“Edging ahead of the rest of the insurance market on all counts.”
Chambers UK 2010
This firm is frequently involved in market-leading disputes across all manner of industries, including aviation, marine, energy and finance.
Chambers UK 2010
Clyde & Co’s emphasis on the insurance sector deserves recognition.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2009
'Clyde & Co LLP stands out for its work in the petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, engineering sectors, and aviation product and manufacturers’ liability issues.'
Legal 500 2009
'Clyde & Co LLP has some superb partners'
Legal 500 2009
"Clydes gets the job done and never makes a mountain out of a molehill."
Chambers 2009 (client quote)
'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 and construction
Clyde & Co LLP is ‘undoubtedly top for construction in the UAE, effectively combining contentious and non-contentious capabilities’
Legal 500 EMEA 2010
Clyde & Co LLP ‘has a very strong team covering all aspects of infrastructure work in the Middle East’
Legal 500 EMEA 2010
Clients praise the firm for its ‘good local knowledge and deep experience’
Legal 500 EMEA 2010 (client quote)
This practice continues to be a clear leader, with a formidable reputation in the construction sector in particular.
Chambers Global 2010 - UAE
"Their construction advice is at the cutting edge – they will take the time to understand the nature and context in which I brief them."
Chambers Global 2010 - UAE (client quote)
"They know what they are doing and they do it very well."
Chambers UK 2010
Clyde & Co’s sophisticated and cohesive service has pulled in a wealth of instructions
Chambers UK 2010
The lawyers know the law but are also prepared to give a business view of transactions – they take an interest in the businesses of their clients, and this is reflected in the work they produce.”
Chambers UK 2010
“The strength of this team's service is in its reliability and its considered, sensible and success-oriented advice."
Chambers UK 2010
'Clients can expect "an excellent level of service"’.
Legal 500 2009
'Providing "the right balance of talented individuals at competitive cost"’.
Legal 500 2009
'The cornerstones of Clyde & Co LLP’s real estate practice are advising property companies on investment and development'.
Legal 500 2009
'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
Well known for its ‘fantastic shipping practice’
Legal 500 EMEA 2010
"One of very few firms that are really global in what they offer."
Chambers Global 2010
"Always there to give support in any part of the world where we need help."
Chambers Global 2010 (client quote)
“Small but excellent quality shipping team.”
Chambers Global 2010 - Greece
“The best casualty and salvage practice in the market.”
Chambers Global 2010 - Greece
The team offers a 360-degree service on any aspect of a shipping matter
Chambers Global 2010 - UAE
Clients consider the firm’s extensive global network to be one of its key advantages.
Chambers Asia 2010
Clients are impressed by the team’s “dedication, constructive approach to problems and consistent support”
Chambers Asia 2010 (client quote)
The firm has cemented its position in the market in the past twelve months by “finding its way more into the mainstream shipping world”
Chambers Asia 2010 (client quote)
The firm maintains a highly recognised yacht and superyacht practice
Chambers UK 2010
“The firm has proven its excellence in all fields of maritime and shipping matters.”
Chambers UK 2010
This full-service shipping firm excels in an array of wet and dry shipping disciplines in a far-reaching variety of international jurisdictions
Chambers UK 2010
'The firm has a well-established international reputation for its shipping work'.
Legal 500 2009
'The cargo recovery practice has enviable experience in pursuing claims against carriers and vessels'.
Legal 500 2009
'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
'Clyde & Co LLP offers a comprehensive service to its transportation clients'.
Legal 500 2009
'Clyde & Co LLP offers a comprehensive service to its transportation clients'.
Legal 500 2009
'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