September 26, 2013 (London) – Proskauer’s London partners and the firm’s Investment Funds, Labor & Employment and Restructuring & Bankruptcy practices were recognized in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2013Guide.
Lawyers and practices featured:
- Robert Barry (Investment Funds: Private Equity)
- Mark Fennessy (Restructuring/Insolvency)
- Peter McGowan (Investment Funds: Private Equity)
- Hazel Miller (Restructuring/Insolvency)
- Daniel Ornstein (Employment: Employer)
- Kate Simpson (Investment Funds: Private Equity)
- Nigel van Zyl (Investment Funds: Private Equity)
Legal 500 noted Proskauer’s Investment Funds team exemplifies “‘comprehensive dedication to private equity,’” adding that “Robert Barry is ‘thoughtful and commercially minded’; Nigel van Zyl is ‘experienced, pragmatic and reasonable’; and Kate Simpson and Peter McGowan are recommended.” The publication also highlighted that Proskauer’s Employment group led by Daniel Ornstein, “enjoys an excellent reputation, and is ‘comfortable in the High Court.”’ Restructuring & Insolvency partners Mark Fennessy and Hazel Miller were praised for their “practical and commercial” approach.
The Legal 500 is an independent, unbiased guide to leading lawyers that has long been one of the most esteemed surveys of European law firms. The UK edition, now in its 26th year, is the guide to the “best of the best” law firms in the UK (covering England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and offshore United Kingdom). The performance of each firm is assessed through a review of a wide range of criteria. Recommendations from clients provide first-hand feedback on service quality, and interviews with lawyers in each subject area give a clear picture of each firm’s practice.