Gabriel Mbanefo

My business is property investment in England and I worked with Gabriel in 2014-2015. Although currently located in New York, Gabriel is also an English Solicitor and he came very highly recommended. Hiring him was one of the best business decisions I have made. I found him to be more than an... extremely knowledgeable and efficient legal advisor. He clearly possesed the full panoramic knowledge and experience required for a start up business like mine to take off with full speed ahead. Providing the "full package" is what makes his service unique. This proved to be extremely valuable from all points of view: fees, time, service quality, adaptability to rapid changes and new decisions. Since I first started working with Gabriel in 2014, he has advised and supported with: - Choosing the appropriate business entity; - Corporate and employment taxes; - A joint venture partnership between my company and another; - Broader business advice relating to Business strategy and finance and the setting up of a website domain; - The company incorporation; - Setting up a virtual office; - Drafting and reviewing a number of agreements, including loan agreements and angel investor agreements. Regarding the quality of the service provided, I must admit, a perfectionist like me is usually not easy to please, but Gabriel is a perfectionist himself so his service is impeccable. I particularly liked the following: - He advised on both business issues as well as legal issues – which saved me having to hire a business consultant. This saved me double the time (and fees) explaining my business needs and personal circumstances to yet another advisor. - He was flexible and willing to accommodate my tight schedule (and even sometimes worked at unconventional hours on weekends). - He responded promptly to my queries, he is very patient and made time to explain (in ‘plain English’) the implications of all the different options available. - He was honest and frank about what he can deliver and what to expect – and always kept to his word and well within deadlines. - He would advise on my queries but also pointed out any possible impact of new developments in the long term future of the business. - His fees were very fair compared to a lot of the other lawyers I had considered. I would definitely be looking to get him to assist in the event I set up operations in New York as well. In this competitive market, hiring the right lawyer / the right business advisor is such an important decision. Hiring Gabriel was one of the best business decisions I made. I highly recommend him.