Waterfront Solicitors LLP acted for Kubair Shirazee and Arif Ahmed, the founders of Ikonami, in relation to the acquisition of the company by Electric Word. Ikonami is a leading provider of software for the management of appraisals, training and professional development within the NHS.
“For us, solicitors have to be innovative, be able to deliver on time, within budget and most importantly provide a quick turn around when needed. I am pleased to say that Ikonami has been using Waterfront… since 2006 and in them we have a legal partner we can rely on to watch our corner time and time again.” – Kubair Shirazee
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