New from Chambers this year, and announced today is The Chambers 100 featuring Mike Francies and Marco Compagnoni amongst the UK’s top 100 lawyers. The rankings include:

• Mike Francies listed in top three UK Best Business Lawyers for Corporate/M&A and Overall out of all categories
• Marco Compagnoni listed in top three UK Best Business Lawyers for Private Equity

Clients have commented:

Mike Francies is described as: "… extremely hard-working, very dedicated to his clients, and very intelligent, has experienced all kinds of transactions and situations and brings that experience to bear in practical advice, is very commercially savvy, and knows how to manage teams well." Mike is also commended for “getting extremely involved in all aspects of the transaction and making himself available at all times.”

Sources say that Marco Compagnoni “…is absolutely brilliant. His intelligence and understanding of the challenges my business faces make him an exceptional adviser. His common sense and practical advice ensure we make informed decisions that are right for the institution.” Clients also say: "He has the marvellous ability to take complex legal matters and turn them into straightforward legal agreements, without losing sight of his client's commercial objective."