‘I continue to enjoy the experience of working with Brachers. They never fail to deliver on every task set and always in good time, we do challenge them by giving them short windows to respond simply due to the fast-paced dynamic environment in which our organisation operates. All in all, a solid team which I would certainly recommend to any prospective client, we have used Brachers for over 4 years now and the diversity of our tasks have grown also over the same period.’

‘They are always there to respond to whatever challenge or dilemma we have, key players we deal with regularly and worthy of note are Alex Cosgrove, Claire Williams and Angela Ruminski.’

‘One stop shop – all disciplines for corporate transactions, private client work, property all under one roof.’

‘We did around 15 acquisitions together and then sold my business in a public-to-private transaction. Working with the same team was hugely valuable.’

‘The team are efficient, approachable and proactive. They are reliable and very knowledgeable about the sector.’

‘Julie Hughes is an excellent communicator and has a calm, reassuring manner which is especially important throughout the sales process as client’s can often become overwhelmed. She is always willing to help and a pleasure to deal with. She wants to fairly and collaboratively get the deal done and her proactive approach is invaluable.

‘We valued being able to deal with a small team of individuals who remained constant and accessible throughout an extended transaction process.’

‘The team has the full breadth of knowledge across any legal area a business could need, and our contact pulls the expertise in as it is required ’

‘Across the whole team we receive realistic business centric advice.’

‘Super helpful and experienced M&A team.’

‘Keith Syson – very experienced and measured approach to ensure the deal went ahead.’

‘The communication within the firm is very good and the client does not have to repeat the issue or if using several specialists in the firm, they all update one another on the interaction with the client.  They have excellent relationships with the top legal firms in the City who themselves all respect and value the work provided by Stevens and Bolton.’

‘Very knowledgeable team that knows different market sectors well, which is important in the case of M&A projects.’

‘Simone Bickerdike is a good expert in corporate matters, and always has the right answer. Danielle Broadhead is very nice to work with.’

‘A wide range of legal specialists, all well-integrated to meet clients’ needs.’

‘Excellent communication throughout, from trainee to partner level. Navigation of complex issues made manageable and simpler for our mutual client.’

‘A complex transaction was made far smoother thanks to the help of Jo Gallagher, Faye Cook and Dan Gorringe. Advice was quickly communicated in detail and solutions to bespoke challenges was offered efficiently.’

‘The team have large law firm experience and professionalism while also being down to earth, operating within a fresh and modern culture. It’s no wonder they have been around as the oldest law firm in the world as it is evident that they have managed to transform with the times.’

‘Everyone I have dealt with has always been professional, courteous and knowledgeable in their field. They will go out of their way to find answers for clients and are never patronising towards clients’ suggestions for solutions.’

‘CooleBevis was thoroughly professional and insightful. Throughout the process, the firm ensured I was well-informed about the advantages and disadvantages pertinent to my situation. Their forward-thinking strategy not only provided a smooth resolution but was also beneficial for all.’

‘CooleBevis distinguishes itself with its approachable communication style. This ease of communication, combined with their expertise and proactive involvement, made working with them an exceptional experience. The firm’s commitment to providing clear, insightful advice ensured a seamless collaboration, making it easy to navigate through complex legal matters.’

‘The Corporate and Commercial team at Downs Solicitors are very helpful and technically skilled. They are therefore able to understand clients problems and provide practical advise followed up with efficient implementation.’

‘The team have provided excellent service to my clients and are willing to meet clients without obligation to explore potential new relationships.’

‘The team is sensibly structure and headed up by experienced and very capable partners. Service tends to be more partner led than their peers so clients get great access to experienced lawyers and with that fantastic value for money.’

‘The team were coherent and highly responsive.  I felt that my requirements were really listened too before any course of action was undertaken. It was highly collaborative as an approach, and this gave me confidence that we were going to get the right results which we did!’

‘Chris Brightling was an empathetic and responsive lawyer who clearly new his area of law very well. I did not feel a number in the system but rather a real person that he truly wanted to help. Chloe Palmer was an integral part of the team and was able to field questions and let me know when to expect responses or set dates for follow on activity. Again, highly professional in approach.’

‘Regardless of who you speak to each employee takes ownership of any actions required and these are speedily dealt with. Girlings use Glasscubes as a Virtual datacentre was very easy to work with.’

‘John Warchus remains our go-to guy, consummate professional.’

‘We have used Moore Barlow for a number of projects and have now been working with them for 14 years and have always found them to be pro-active, collaborative and understanding of the timelines required. If they don’t have a solution in house, they have introduced us to parties that have the expertise.’

‘On our M&A project we worked with Mark Lucas, this was our first M&A and Mark did a fantastic job in aiding us through the process and highlighting any key issues that come up and working with us to hit the required completion date.’

‘Everyone we dealt with was very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise and very responsible and flexible to the ever-changing and fast-moving developments of our acquisition project.’

‘There were no aspects of our business challenges that Outset were unable to provide legal advice on, and interpretation and issues were explained in a manner that was easy to understand and act upon.’

‘We enjoyed working with the Outset staff and found them easy to work with and always willing to be helpful no matter what issues emerged.’

‘The team at Rix & Kay are extremely personable. They genuinely care about our business and best interests. Nothing is too much trouble, and they are always happy to take the time to explain complex legal jargon and ensure we fully understand the detail. Compared to other firms we have engaged with, Rix & Kay value our business, not matter how large or small.’

‘Rix & Kay has supported us for several years across a number of commercial matters. Working with Alan Zeal and the team made the whole experience very easy. Alan was never too busy to explain complex points or legal language and he kept the process moving at an impressive speed, seeing us complete the deal in around 3 months, just in time for a very happy Christmas!’

‘Rix & Kay guided us with sound advice and expertise from beginning to end. The service provided was invaluable and we learned a lot along the way.’

‘The team has both expertise on corporate and commercial matters but an awareness of how this can impact individuals and so are able to provide a rounder more holistic approach.’

‘Jamie Berry is approachable and pragmatic and provides clear advice on the risks and merits of the different options available to clients.’

‘Firstly, and most important of all, the team are always contactable. Communication is essential and they are market leaders. TWM offer a wealth of experience across numerous disciplines and have very considerable expertise.’

‘Extremely helpful and forthcoming with advice.’

‘The people are key.’

‘Always seem to have the answers requested, in a practical, commercial way.’

‘The team at CooperBurnett were attentive and available throughout the time they represented us. We were made to feel important as clients and both emails and phone calls were always answered promptly. The combination of skills across the team was invaluable as each aspect of the sale process required different inputs, ranging from drafting of the SPA, through the property lease agreements to checking employment contracts.’

‘The whole team provided varying strengths which we valued throughout the process. Carla was very calm and patient with us throughout the drafting of the SPA and Victoria admirably took the deal across the line after lots of last-minute stressors from the other side.’

‘Russell Brinkhurst has a very hands-on and empathetic approach to dealing with a very stressful (for clients) area of law, i.e. sales/acquisitions of businesses, and is always happy to explain in a non-legal way, any issues that arise, without you feeling that the clock is always ticking as far as billing goes.’

‘The team have a unique ability to get to the crux of the issue and talk in clear, concise, non-legal speak when advising clients.’

‘Kate Doody is excellent at assisting clients with achieving their goals and working collaboratively alongside clients and other professionals.’

‘I have known Denise Herrington for 25 years and, in my opinion, she is a lawyer with a strong understanding of business. This gives me comfort that she understands the context within which I am operating. In my experience, GBH hires lawyers who have a similar approach.’

‘Transparent – keeping us as clients informed at all stages. Ability to provide a whole team of experts to cope with the various and diverse sectors of our particular sale.’

‘Available and kind – a real sense of empathy guiding us through sometimes traumatic and exposing issues. Ability to explain often complicated legal jargon. Karen Lord was so incredibly kind and showed a level of patience which was really quite remarkable. She was also outstanding in holding her own against our purchasers somewhat larger corporate legal team.’

‘First experience of the firm. Good understanding of my business and pragmatic in approach. Worked in a timely fashion against a tight deadline.’

‘The key to success in working with Warners has been the people. The personal service, care and attention given goes a long way. I know I can happily refer work and know it will be considered practically and personably. I can trust that Warners will look after any clients that I send their way.’

‘Andrew Hawkins has shown what having a great individual can bring to a relationship in the legal professional. He balances attention to detail, he is an expert at cutting through legal documents to get to the nub of matters raised.’

‘Andrew Hawkins has acted for me on many occasions, he is extremely good not only as a solicitor but also as a business advisor. His team leadership abilities are second to none. I have recommended him often.’