‘My dealings across the firm have always been positive and when our main contact is unavailable, we have received a response in quick timely manner. The advice we are given is good at the level we need and has been adapted to our needs and requirements within our business, especially when looking at new commercial contracts. Birketts came up with a feedback template which helped our business for new contracts, understanding the risks by entering into them.’

‘We have dealt with Mark Gipson for a number of years. He has been an excellent working partner with us, always available for advice and when there is an urgent request, makes himself available. He will also go that extra mile, having responses when he should be on holiday. The responses and advice he gives us is easily understandable and this is something that differs from a previous firm that we dealt with before Birketts.’

‘The Corporate Team at Birketts is a highly experienced and focussed team They are highly credible and professional. As far as East Anglia law firms are concerned, there is simply no comparison with any other team. Choosing Birketts’ Corporate Team is a very easy choice.’

‘Andrew Tubb is highly professional, dedicated and takes the right approach to get deals done. It is the commercial awareness and understanding of business which sets him apart.’

‘Greene & Greene provided legal support throughout our business sale process. I found the team exceptional in the service, commitment, advice and professionalism. We had some very tight timeframes to achieve and these were met without excuses. Final costs were very close to the initial budget costs provided. All aspects of the sale, business and personal were addressed within the practice.’

‘Andrew Cooper of Greene & Greene provided excellent support throughout our business sale process both legally and personally. Having some very tight timeframes to achieve, Andrew was always available telephone and email, whatever the time and over weekend periods. I could not fault Andrew and he was a pleasure to work with. Overall in my 30 years in business, Andrew is by far the most impressive solicitor I have come across.’

‘Mark Whittaker is exceptionally good at commercial elements to the deals, not just the words on the page.’

‘Excellent advisory with merger & acquisitions. Very good commercial advice and support.’

‘Mark Whittaker provides pragmatic advice. Clear and focused and delivered with a calm and clear view. Nothing impacts Mark’s measured and considered view. Mark gets the job done with pragmatism & impactful. Top class lawyer.’

‘Technical legal and sector knowledge, fantastic and responsive client service, long term delivery, good pricing / billing.’

‘Simon Ratcliffe is extremely helpful and his team are very knowledgeable and capable. They are always quick to respond which is not typical of most of the solicitors we work with.’

‘They are very very capable – very professional whilst maintaining a very friendly approach. I have also found with the service given the delivery is perfect and the costs fair.’

‘All in Ellisons are very good, reliable, forthright and friendly. Anything outside of their remit has been advised and a competitive provider introduced which has also worked well. Petra Sharp stands out as superb.’

‘We are solicitors and have been on the other side of deals with Ellisons. They are more approachable than other large firms in the region, who seem to fee build and complicate at every opportunity.’

‘They are an extremely efficient and competent team. They understand our needs well and provide high-quality timely work to budget.’

‘Both Petra Sharp and Ed Manning are great. We really value the combination of detailed and precise technical expertise with commercial and real-world pragmatism that they bring.’

‘The Ellisons corporate team strike an excellent balance between having depth of quality to service complex work, being personable and effective, but also pragmatic alongside it.’

‘A very responsive team, well-organized, knowledgeable, problem-solving mindset.’

‘Exceptional service and easy to understand.’

‘Simon Letts consistently delivers exceptional service.’

‘The team are personable and approach legal issues in a pragmatic and practical manner ensuring that work completed efficiently and in the best interest of the client. The partners and team are active in the local community and support the area where they work.’

‘The team cut through the jargon and help you understand the legal issues and resolutions in a straight forward and easy to understand way – a refreshing approach in comparison to other lawyers.’

‘Working with Olivia Chalmers, Associate, advising our mutual client on the sale of their company, I found her and the practices she adopted to be very commercial and this was key to completing a corporate transaction of this nature.’

‘Olivia Chalmers provided assistance to the sellers on the due diligence and disclosure process with patience and was insightful answering the client’s questions.’

‘Olivia Chalmers had a good understanding of the deal mechanics including completion accounts definitions, estimates for cash, debt and working capital and how the corporate finance advisers brought this together on the deal. Olivia was able to collaborate well with us and offer guidance on any accounting, tax and legal points associated with the deal mechanics to ensure we were acting in the best interests of our mutual client.’

‘Mike Matthews has a particularly good grasp of financial and corporate issues and can simplify complex transactions with his ability and pragmatism. In addition, Mike has can move quickly deliver and plough through time sensitive transactions with ease and is a safe pair of hands.’

‘The practice is well structured to cover all aspects that come to light during business sale and purchase agreements. Working for the client and seeking to find innovative solutions where at all possible.’

“Lizzie Walters is excellent at pulling together the final position and detail Always available at the key moments both for myself as a fellow adviser and also for the client ‘

‘The team is very personable with a depth of knowledge that gives a real confidence in using the team for commercial transactions and corporate work that requires serious care and attention. It is also very responsive to client needs.’

‘Personality combined with in depth knowledge.’