What Our Clients Say

An In-House Legal of a Major Construction Company said: "Emma Evans did a really good job! She was clearly committed to the case, had tireless energy and was very switched on!"

A Commercial Director of a Rail Company, following a major incident and concurrent regulatory investigations said Emma Evans is "...consistently excellent and her judgment calls have been spot on"

"Gary Lewis is highly knowledgeable and involves himself fully with his clients in a way that is not typical of other lawyers. He is highly practical and pragmatic, forward looking and able to adjust his approach to clients taking account of their culture. I have seen in several cases how senior executives of his clients adopt immediate and full confidence in this advice, often across areas beyond just straight legal advice. He is always available and will put ‘on the ground’ work in with his clients, thus providing a level of support that is more wide-ranging than a typical lawyer."

"I want to thank Nicky Cooper for the professional way she handled this transaction. I was impressed that all steps were completed quickly with the minimum of hassle. The advice I received was always practical and to the point and Nicky kept me well informed on where things were up to throughout the process".

"I can categorically say that Rebecca Maxwell is the hardest working, most professional property lawyer I have come across in my 17 years. She is extremely thorough, responds to deadlines, and her quality of work is excellent. The main thing for me is that she comes back with answers and solutions and not more questions to issues."

Pritpal Swarn is recognised by Chambers UK as "very easy to work with, very knowledgeable and always responds to enquiries quickly" and Legal 500 as "exceptionally personable and very experienced".

Emma Tattersdill received the following client testimonial in Legal 500 (2023 edition): “Emma Tattersdill has provided an excellent level of service to our company. She’s extremely approachable, highly knowledgeable and efficient in her work. She always provides us with very clear, detailed and pragmatic legal advice. She’s a clear expert in her field and I would go to no other lawyer for advice on environmental permitting or waste regulations.”

Clients describe Adrian Wallbank as being "fantastic to deal with" and "good at trying to cut through the client's internal politics to get stuff done, so that we can get to those commercial points and get things finalised through to exchange". They comment that "he's been excellent … a calming influence and very, very commercial, which was appreciated as well because that isn't always the case with lawyers". Adrian is also recognised as being "very commercial and proactive" in the legal directories.

Phillip Warburton is described as a "bright and effective litigator" and "dedicated, unflappable and confident; a very impressive and useful asset in any team".

Matthew Wayman received the following testimonial: "The quality of his expertise and advice has been outstanding. He is able to grasp the issues quickly and his knowledge of the law at his fingertips is impressive. His approach to dealing with contentious issues is very calming and in a well thought out strategy."

Clients have said the following about Sarah Savage: "Thank you for all your continued, herculean efforts with this case (and others). I know how hard you have worked in progressing this matter in the face of adversity! It really makes life so much easier though knowing my cases are in safe hands"  and "I contacted Sarah after having an extremely stressful 12 months trying to gain possession of my home, having been let down by other agencies. Sarah was very approachable and trustworthy, and her expert knowledge of the law relieved my stress immediately knowing that my case was safe in her hands. Throughout the whole process Sarah was extremely professional and maintained excellent communication. Her ability to pre-empt future problems has proved invaluable and I would highly recommend her to anyone wishing for representation"

"We have worked with Chris Morris for many years and would have no hesitation in recommending Chris for his extensive commercial property knowledge and friendly proactive attitude."

"The unflappable Graham Neyt has wide experience of heavy litigation… hardworking and flexible and noted for his practical advice and real litigation experience … thorough and practical … an able negotiator … a very professional and excellent service … attracts high praise from clients and is commercial … very able and astute … a good reputation for dealing with complex disputes"

Phil Sheard is referred to in Legal 500 for Banking Litigation by his clients as "very responsive", "knowledgeable" and is cited as giving "comprehensive advice."

"Melissa Worth has successfully represented me over the last three years. Throughout Melissa has maintained the highest standards of professionalism and care for my best interests. I would have no hesitation in recommending Melissa as a highly trustworthy, well contacted and professional solicitor."

"Andrew Davidson is an extremely capable and cool commercial litigator. Never flaps and is extremely capable at handling difficult situations."

"Jill Chamberlain has provided truly excellent service to us. She has provided clear pragmatic guidance that is easy for us to follow and apply. She feels like part of our own team, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her (and have done so) to our clients and contacts."

"Philip Miles always offered help, support and kept me regularly updated as to how the matter was progressing."

Michael Crook is described by clients as "diligent, thoughtful and supportive, particularly at times of stress. During meetings his quiet, confident, calm approach facilitated the resolution of compound and stressful issues to the satisfaction of all parties." They also comment that he has a "deep understanding and knowledge of the complexities of the recruitment sector which proved to be of great value during negotiations" and "I would highly recommend Michael if anyone requires helpful and very thorough legal advice. He is also a nice guy to work with."

Nikki Ferguson is described as "friendly, approachable, and very experienced". Clients comment "Nikki went above and beyond what we expected which led to a swift transaction."

"Philip Miles was great at explaining everything in just the right amount of detail, no question was a silly question. Likewise, Phil kept nudging me (and others) as required which was much appreciated."

David Higgins is described as "having a depth of knowledge on insolvency law that you would expect from a leader in his field, but he marries that keen eye for detail, with proper commercial nous". Clients say "My team like working with him because he gives clear advice, and is always happy to give them his thoughts on a matter even if the query doesn't lead to a formal instruction. A good guy to have in your corner."

Hugh Goulbourne is described as having "a passion for understanding businesses" and as "very responsive, knowledgeable and extremely pragmatic". Clients say, "Hugh has a reputation for dealing with complex issues".

Clients describe Elizabeth Selby as "a pleasure to work with" and say "Elizabeth provides easy to understand, pragmatic advice, and is always patient with our follow up questions. We always receive a prompt response to our queries, and accurate timescales."

"I was most pleased with Philip Miles' simple, plain English explanations of key information and awareness of implications that may affect my future investment and shareholding, with practical examples of potential pitfalls."

Bill Lister's clients commend his "impeccable service" and his ability to "work tirelessly on our behalf"

James Teare is described as "Very easy to talk to – he proved to be an excellent source of ideas and a great support on some tricky matters."  Clients comment "James provides proactive and commercially realistic advice, while at all times maintaining a methodical, professional, client sensitive approach."

"Toby Adkins is an extremely knowledgeable and hard-working legal professional that has worked with me on a significant number of corporate law transactions over the years. Toby's knowledge of the applicable legislation and how it interacts with the constitutional documentation pertaining to the specific corporate scenario is excellent. He is also very skilled at producing clear and concise documents for each situation and transaction. He always makes himself available (often at short notice) to discuss key issues and provides clear and concise advice. Documents are turned quickly and efficiently and have always accurately covered the instructions given. I would highly recommend working with Toby!"

"Zafar Rafiq is a flexible out of the box thinker with a solution driven mindset. Commercially aware and orientated. He develops outstanding client relationships and is an excellent communicator as well as being technically very strong. He will always be a part of our team."

"Thanks ever so much, Ian Thomson, for all your excellent help guidance and support, which was especially valuable as the other party appeared to have no idea how to deliver the transaction properly!"

"I have had the great pleasure of working with Tess Beaumont over a number of years. She has advised us on specific commercial legal project as well as working directly with our business as an extension of our in-house team. Whilst Tess is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, I particularly value her calm, practical and commercial approach. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tess."

"Jane Bunch is one of the most impressive lawyers I’ve worked with in my career. Her knowledge of IP is outstanding, and she is able to deal with the most complex of IP issues with ease. She is extremely thorough, responsive and provides excellent client service. A total pleasure to work with and highly recommended"

Legal 500 states Maurice Dwyer is "very experienced and knowledgeable" and says, "he takes a hands on approach" and is "pragmatic, user friendly and low fuss"

Gavin Nathanson's experience and his ability to quickly grasp the issues is extremely beneficial. He comes up with practical solutions, by thinking outside the box when necessary

"I was introduced to Zafar Rafiq after he had provided invaluable assistance and legal advice to close family members following severe business difficulties they faced. Zafar has gone on to assist and support with several matters, all of which he has undertaken with as much dedication and tenacity as if it was his own. Zafar’s knowledge and skills in my opinion are unparalleled. He is truly excellent in his field and I will continue to recommend Zafar to any of my clients without hesitation."

"Sahida Ahmed recognised the stress and worry that I was experiencing during my difficult time and was committed throughout to guiding me in achieving an excellent result. I always think highly of Sahida's service and professionalism" … "Sahida was very professional, capable and strong."

Clients describe Family Partner Eleri Jones as "professional throughout whilst still being supportive and caring" and "...friendly and confidently knowledgeable in her field."

"Lisa Jones is a 5-star solicitor offering a 5-star service and I would recommend her without hesitation. On behalf of our family, thanks again Lisa!"

"Louise Carr is accessible and down to earth" giving "clear and concise advice. She knows her area of law and is very commercial. All this is done in an exceptionally personable way."

Alex Clements "provides succinct, direct advice which you can take back into the work place and feel assured you are being both fair to the business and the member of staff" and "She is highly responsive and available; she's willing to discuss matters in depth, listens to my perspective and gives sound legal advice."

"Mark Emery brings passion to his work and a commitment to his clients", who he makes "feel part of a winning team." Clients affirm their "confidence in Mark Emery, who is praised for avoiding legalese and legal jargon." "Interviewees note his prowess on contentious employment cases, praising him as a tenacious litigator - very clever and creative".

Clients describe Rebecca Peck as having an "exceptional talent for summarising and translating complex details quickly" and comment that her "knowledge, relationship management and attention to detail" are "instrumental" in achieving results. "Rebecca has a real passion for understanding your business and the issues you face. She ensures a first-class service at all times and her advice, support and professionalism is exceptional."

Clients say Nicola Young is "an engaged and totally supportive individual, her level of professionalism towards the work and the organisation was unquestionable and she was completely reliable to meet very demanding timescales" and "a true business partner to myself and the team and always provides pragmatic and sound advice."

"You have a genius in Alice Kinder. Her attention to detail, expert legal knowledge and powerful negotiation skills were crucial in delivering this result. Please send my gratitude and appreciation to her, on behalf of myself and family. You saved a life and career. God bless."

Richard Silver provides "First class legal representative, expansive construction and building industry knowledge with a great success rate for clients. No hesitation in recommending Richard’s skills and work ethic."

"Working with Earle Brady on our current projects has been a rewarding experience. Earle's responsiveness, can-do approach and pragmatism together with his ability to integrate within our team are greatly appreciated."

"Brandon Silver has provided advice to my company on a number of difficult contractual issues over the last few years. His advice has always been excellent and to the point. Brandon is easy to work with and is always responsive to any concerns raised. I would have no hesitation in recommending Brandon to anyone seeking a resolution to a construction-related dispute"

"I contacted Sarah Savage after having an extremely stressful 12 months trying to gain possession of my home, having been let down by other agencies. Sarah was very approachable and trustworthy, and her expert knowledge of the law relieved my stress immediately knowing that my case was safe in her hands. Throughout the whole process Sarah was extremely professional and maintained excellent communication. Her ability to pre-empt future problems has proved invaluable and I would highly recommend her to anyone wishing for representation"

"Thank you, Sarah Savage, for all your continued, herculean efforts with this case (and others). I know how hard you have worked in progressing this matter in the face of adversity! It really makes life so much easier though knowing my cases are in safe hands".