What Our Clients Say

"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"

"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."

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."

Erin Cowley is described as "outstanding in her dealings with clients, going above and beyond the norm and in particular, in her ensuring their understanding of complex legal issues. Her ability to master often extensive and complicated facts is a testament to her organisation and work ethic. Her cases are immaculately prepared and her instructions to Counsel exemplary."

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."

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

"Sarah Innes has been a great team member working to understand and analyse the challenges we face and provide legal advice with the mindset to resolve the issues in the best possible way to help all parties. She was a great addition to our team"

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."

"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."

Heather Roberts is recognised in Chambers & Partners High Net Worth 2022: "Heather's friendly approach and knowledge make her stand out from the crowd. She is a safe pair of hands for clients facing a torrid time." In addition, Legal 500 states: "Heather Roberts is simply brilliant. She's very approachable, friendly and knowledgeable in her area."

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

"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."

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."

"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"