This department “truly holds its own against larger local rivals”, say market sources, who note that the team succeeds in offering clients “a highly proactive and commercial service that matches the quality of many City outfits”.  Among numerous highlights from the past year, the group assisted NetDimensions with its listing on AIM, which led many observers to note that the team is making an impression on the market that belies its size.  The group of eight is applauded for “the immediacy of its responsiveness, combined with bullet-proof advice”.  As a well – known figure in the corporate finance community, head of department, John Bowden’s name has been linked to the team’s headline deals for a number of years.  He acted for the sellers in the sale of the entire listed share capital of Amber Langis to Amber Langis Holdings.  Managing partner Andrew Wright, receives praise for his “great legal mind” and “well-tuned commercial sense”, which he put to use in a number of recent major acquisitions.