‘The firm has strong corporate, employment and property departments, which have been instrumental at us completing transactions.‘

‘We principally work with Arpinder Dhillon. As a corporate partner, she leads from the front. She is the principal point of contact for us across the whole of HCR. She is efficient, attentive and extremely hardworking. We are genuinely grateful for her support during our transactions.’

‘Charlotte provides an amazing level of knowledge and assurance in dealing with complex matters. Victoria stands out for her practical support; she responded in a timely manner, and I felt totally reassured in the way she dealt with the various issues raised. Their backup contract team also did a really good job.’

‚Delivers commercially astute, pragmatic advice tailored to businesses locally and beyond. Notably responsive and proactive, often anticipating issues, and forward-thinking in its use of technology and flexible billing.‘

‚Approachable, technically strong, and commercially minded. They are not just legal advisors, but trusted business partners.‘

‚Richard Griffiths demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic thinking in deal execution, often taking a calm and confident approach that inspires confidence in both clients and counterparties and ability to manage complex matters with clarity and precision. What sets these individuals apart is not just their legal acumen, but their integrity, accessibility, and genuine interest in supporting client success over the long term.“The entire process was faultless.“Joel Nixon dealt with the deal and he was an absolute joy to work with. He was very grounded, answered all of my questions in a timely manner, and dealt with everything that came up professionally and efficiently.“I have always found the team proactive, knowledge but more importantly – invested in the project that is presented to them. Nothing but praise for the whole team.‘

‘Rees Herrod was always available and worked hard at all hours.’

‚Their service is coordinated across service lines and the team take ownership of client relationships. As fellow SME owners, they empathise with clients rather than just sympathise. You’re a valued client of Ansons, not just a number on the fee’s ledger.’

‚The corporate team, including Neil Jones and Jamie Gill, take personal ownership of and pride in the transactions they work on, and they regularly go toe to toe with much larger firms and more than hold their own.’

‚High advice and swift response, which enables all transactions to be completed faster and in most cases without hitches.’

‘Friendly, approachable, collaborate with other parties, and willing to get the job done even when additional complications emerge. Work under pressure and hit deadlines.’

‘ Sarah Ward – friendly, always keeps you up to date, and you feel they are actually working for you to get the best results.’

‘Phil is both professional and personable. He and his team have always been extremely responsive and produce work in short order.’

‘Hawkins Hatton is among only a few specialist corporate law practices in the West Midlands, and overall, I would rate them one of the best.‘

‘I have known Colin Rodrigues for over 20 years. He stands out among corporate lawyers I work with, or have worked with, as an excellent all round corporate lawyer, whose focus on excellent client service, professional yet practical advice, getting the deal done whilst not compromising the legal advice or protection for his clients, and overall excellent transparency about his fees, which are very reasonable as compared to his competition, all combine to make him top of the list of corporate lawyers that I recommend when asked to do.’

‘Colin Rodrigues and his team are excellent at communicating with clients and assisting with any concerns a client may have. They always have the latest technology and keep up to date themselves.There is diversity amongst the team which can also assist in putting clients at ease.’

‚My experience with LB has always been very smooth. Very capable people who know their stuff.’

‘Ed Burrell is excellent in every way. Excellent advice. Always easy to get hold of. Nice chap. I’ve also had recent dealings with Grainne Walters – she is also excellent.‘

‘During an initial phone conversation, i felt assured that the firm knew what I wanted and was prepared to do work proportionate to the contractual share purchase arrangement I was seeking assistance with. The agreement required some negotiation and I felt comfortable that our company’s interests were being properly looked after.’

‚I was really impressed with the knowledge, client manner, and pricing by Brad and the team at Lodders.‘‚Brad was very often the only adult in the room. He managed the other parties in the transaction skilfully.‘

‘I am currently working on my third transaction with the corporate team. They provide excellent and practical assistance in getting deals over the line.’

‘Good depth of charity experience.’

‘Ellis Pugh was very helpful with preparing documentation.’

‘The entire team that dealt with our case was very professional but extremely friendly and easy to get on with. They dealt with all our numerous queries promptly and offered quick and varied solutions to any issues that arose. We felt that they always fought our corner well in communication with the other parties.’

‘The individuals that we primarily dealt with were Jamie Hawley and Zoe Lloyd. We felt that they were very easy to talk to and were very patient with all the queries we had. We felt that they responded promptly to any emails and queries, and that they offered sensible solutions to obstacles that arose. They explained the legal issues in a way that was very easy to understand. We felt that they 100% were working the best deal for us.’

‚Strong depth across the firm in all areas of law affecting businesses we deal with. Staff are of a high calibre that we interact with. The approach across the firm is always very thorough.‘

‘Exceptional legal expertise with a client-first approach. I have had the privilege of working with Band Hatton Button, and their inclusion in the Legal 500 is a well-deserved recognition of their outstanding legal expertise and unwavering commitment to their clients. What truly sets them apart is their ability to combine deep sector knowledge with a highly personalized approach, ensuring that clients receive tailored, strategic, and commercially astute advice.‘

‚Unlike many other firms, Band Hatton Button goes beyond simply providing legal counsel—they act as true partners, understanding the nuances of their clients‘ businesses and industries to deliver pragmatic, results-driven solutions. Their ability to anticipate challenges before they arise and proactively navigate complex legal landscapes makes them an invaluable asset.‘

‚The team at Band Hatton Button stands out for their: depth of expertise – a highly skilled group of legal professionals with a proven track record in, strategic thinking – not just legal advisers but trusted business partners who offer insightful, commercially sound guidance, exceptional client service – highly responsive, transparent, and dedicated to delivering the best possible outcomes, and innovative approach – a modern, solutions-oriented mindset that embraces efficiency, clarity, and creativity in resolving legal challenges.‘

‚Knowledge and trust in what the team does as well as the people and human touch is one of the factors that makes the company special.‘

‚The team often responds at times when you may least expect it and will do whatever is necessary to get the job over the line.‘

‚They are a brilliant team with extensive knowledge, always ready to fulfil our requirements.‘

‘The MFG team provides a very good level of service, they quickly understand the clients‘ needs and are nice people to deal with.’

‘MFG provides a highly personalised, pragmatic and flexible approach to negotiating deals. Very impressed with their more collegiate approach to advisors involved in deals.’

‘Clare Lang is practical. Will provide advice that is legal but also commercially sound.’

‘Communication is exceptional, able to speak to clients in a language they can understand.’

‘Personal touch and able to speak to clients with professionalism.’

‘Always found the corporate team knowledgeable, and they work well together as a team.’

‘Excellent new corporate department in the Black Country. Brilliant looking after smaller more dependent clients and problem solvers. Very willing to work with corporate finance advisors to get the best solution for clients.’

‘Highly personal solicitors who are very good with clients. All my clients have spoken very highly of the team.’

‘Extremely knowledgeable. Service is impeccable. Friendly, patient, and always available.’