Testimonials

"When I joined my current organisation as sole legal counsel, I had no prior in-house or sector experience. Hannah had been acting as fractional GC for the business for some time and played a crucial role in bringing me up to speed quickly on the business's risk appetite, sector nuances and market practice. Her guidance helped me transition successfully into a more senior role with direct reports. Her support has been invaluable, and I highly recommend her."

"I have only been working with Hannah for three months and already she feels like a valued and trusted partner to our team. I really like her honest, straightforward approach and, as our requirements are somewhat ad-hoc as a start-up, her flexibility, responsiveness and ability to communicate effectively are crucial to us. Hannah is also really commercial, and helps us navigate through what is essential from a legal point of view whilst keeping an eye on the wider operational picture. She has very quickly developed a strong understanding of our business which means she can anticipate the questions I might need answering before I've even thought of them!"

"Whilst Hannah remains fully independent, her role as Consultant Lawyer plays a critical role across our Group of Companies. Hannah has been an essential part of our growth journey, and she provides legal support in several areas including commercial contracts and governance. Our requirements are often ad hoc and therefore her flexible approach is complementary to our business and in particular her responsiveness, integrity and professionalism. Not only does Hannah have a sound understanding of our businesses, she also provides us with consistent, trusted legal advice and direction and she has become a well-respected strategic partner. She has a unique ability to translate the legal jargon into understandable language that I can understand and she just so happens to be thoroughly enjoyable to work with."

"I had the pleasure of working closely with Hannah during several complex M&A transactions and securitisations; during which her contribution consistently went far beyond the role of a traditional legal adviser. She had a remarkable ability to grasp the broader strategic and commercial context, ensuring that her legal input was not only technically sound but also aligned with the wider objectives of the business. Demonstrating sharp judgment, commercial acumen, and ability to anticipate issues before they arose made her an invaluable partner throughout the execution process.

What set her apart was her confidence and integrity in tactfully and constructively challenging instructions when necessary - always with the aim of delivering the best possible outcome for the business. She brought clarity and calm to high-pressure situations, and her collaborative and approachable style made her a trusted and highly respected voice in cross-functional teams. I would not hesitate to work with her again."

"I have worked with Hannah for many years and have always been impressed by her ability as a legal advisor.

In my view, a commercial legal advisor’s effectiveness is often determined by their personal approach and ability to work with people. Hannah is a straight talking lawyer whose approach, integrity and tenacity is recognised and valued by senior stakeholders in the business.

Hannah is also very experienced in taking on responsibility for negotiating complex legal and commercial projects in tight timescales and she is very effective at recognising the needs of a business and working closely with cross functional teams to deliver a structured and successful outcome."

"On behalf of Azzurro, I am very happy to recommend Hannah. Having worked with her for many years at Arrow Global, I had no doubt of the value she would bring to Azzurro on a retained basis.

Hannah brings a senior lawyer’s transaction capability, with the energy and competence to efficiently manage time-pressured closings & complex transactions. She provides this in a seamless, cost-efficient way, and quickly felt like a colleague again!"

"I worked closely with Hannah for a number of years on corporate matters, including a joint venture transaction in China.  I always found Hannah’s approach to be open and honest and she worked in a very efficient way. 

She is professional but with a down to earth approach and she delivers commercially focussed advice.  Hannah likes to take the time to understand the wider business reasons for decisions.  I always knew that Hannah would get the job done in a fuss-free manner and that she was 100% reliable."

"I first started working with Hannah at my previous employer, and after changing jobs, we identified a need for legal services as part of my new role. I didn’t hesitate to contact Hannah, and we’ve not been disappointed. I would recommend Hannah’s services to anyone.

We had a number of legal projects which would have been perfect for an house legal professional but it wasn’t enough to fill a full time role. Hannah has cleared through those tasks with a level of professionalism and communication that goes above and beyond what I expected."

"Hannah recently helped me to understand some complex issues with regards to policies and terms and conditions for my online courses.

She was a pleasure to work with and had a very calm and clear approach to her work. I will definitely be using Hannah’s services going forward."

"Hannah has very quickly become a highly valued adviser to our business and someone that I know I can call on for a quick and practical response.

Hannah’s honest approach fits well with our business and I really appreciate that I always have the same contact point (i.e. Hannah!) and that she makes herself available on short notice.

From talking to Hannah on contract issues, she gives me helpful suggestions on how I can negotiate sticking points to not only get the best result for the business but also to reach a mutually satisfactory solution with my customer.

She understands the value of the longer term relationship and quickly helps me assess what is a deal breaker and what is just a ‘nice to have’."