We engaged AZB & Partners for a CCI filing and the team handled the merger notification efficiently. Their familiarity with the regulator's expectations clearly smoothed the process. It would have been nice to get an earlier heads-up on the documentation we needed to gather, but it all came together well.
Efficient CCI handling, knows the regulator
Document checklist arrived later than ideal
AZB guided us through a QIP and the capital markets expertise was evident at every step. They knew the regulatory disclosure requirements cold and kept the underwriters comfortable. My only minor gripe is that a few post-completion follow-up items took a nudge to wrap up.
Strong capital markets expertise
Post-completion follow-ups needed nudging
AZB & Partners drafted and negotiated our share purchase agreement and the work was precise and well structured. They were firm where needed and kept the deal moving toward close. I'd have liked tighter cost estimates upfront, but the value delivered was clear.
Precise, well-structured M&A drafting
Cost estimates could be tighter upfront
We approached AZB & Partners for a competition law clearance on a time-sensitive deal, and the internal conflict check alone took over two weeks with almost no updates. By the time they confirmed they could act, our timeline had slipped badly and we had to instruct another firm. For a matter that lived or died by speed, this was a serious letdown.
Slow conflict clearance, poor updates, caused timeline to slip
The banking advice we received from AZB was genuinely top quality and the senior associate was excellent. At the same time, on smaller mandates the partner involvement is thin and you mostly deal with juniors. The work was good either way, but the experience varies a lot depending on how big your matter is.
High quality banking advice
Limited partner involvement on smaller matters