‘The sense that they are a very safe pair of hands looking after our business. The partners are very approachable and happy to explain difficult issues. The resourcing within the firm and back up for younger members of the team appears to be thorough and very professional.’

‘Claudia Haisman-Green is a standout partner whose straightforward knowledge and advice is excellent. Corinne Smith is a standout associate whose attention to her client and overall performance is also excellent, even exceptional!’

‘We have a long-term relationship with Birketts Commercial Property team. Our long term relationship is built upon trust and we know we can rely upon Birketts to bring innovative and pragmatic solutions to commercial real estate problems. The extensive number of legal disciplines available within the Cambridge office mean that all our needs, from finance to construction, can all be dealt with locally with super efficiency.’

‘Birketts have a clear staff hierarchy and our key contact Gemma Goddard has been outstanding. Gemma is always made available at her earliest opportunity and will direct other relevant personnel that need to get involved with transactions.’

‘We have been supported by an incredibly skilled and capable team at Birketts. We approached them on the recommendation of a friend and our expectations have been exceeded over and over again.’

‘Claudia Haisman Green has done the lion’s share of the work for us. I would recommend her to anyone! She has been firm and held ground on our behalf, she has explained complicated legal positions incredibly effectively and walked us through the potential consequences of different courses of action. She has given us access to other partner specialists in the firm when it is required, giving us confidence in our plan, and in all the decision making. Her communication both face to face and written is exemplary, both in content and tone.’

‘Total confidence in their capacity to represent us as clients. Prompt referral to specialists within company where necessary. Seamless liaison between departments to our benefit. Approachable at all times, prompt return of calls when busy. Client-centred, collaborative approach: we felt valued and respected.’

‘Helen Stewart was outstanding. She was central to everything working so smoothly. At the very end, on the final day of signing contracts, when the going got very tough and barrier after barrier kept being presented by the other parties, Helen just got tougher and calmly and systematically sorted everything out. Amazing.’

‘Exceptionally good coordination, always knowing what’s going on with different teams and areas of our work. Seamless integration.’

‘Jon Greenhalgh – exceptional client care and understanding. Scott Smith – simple explanation of complex situations, always making life easier. Ewan Treadgold – set efficiency and friendly. Charlotte Brumby – very keen and great insight for younger member’

‘The team are all very responsive, professional and hardworking. They are able to react quickly to issues by being resourceful within their network and their knowledge base is vast in the real estate arena. They are also able to get the deal done at tight timeframes when required and also able to handle multiple transactions simulataneously.’

‘Responsiveness and being very experienced in this field is key for me. I have worked with parties on the other side of the transaction and they always complain to me about not being able to get hold of their lawyers or their lawyers are not responsiveness to the clients needs. I don’t have that complaint about Howes Percival.’

‘The practice provides practical solutions to property issues.’

‘Very personable team who seeks to do a deal and find solutions to achieve their clients’ goals.’

‘We are extremely pleased with the strong relationship we have forged with Mills & Reeve’s real estate team with whom we work on a wide variety of projects. The team operate across offices and regions to ensure we have the right people for the right jobs. Mills & Reeve invest heavily in our relationship taking time to get to know our business so as to tailor legal services, training and market updates accordingly.’

‘Christine de Ferrars Green has provided significant support for a number of years now.’

‘I think the openness of the firm is refreshing, along with the depth of experience which gives them a broad appeal, they have been very flexible and embraced new ways of communicating like teams.’

‘Advice has been first class and everything has been completed on time and on budget.’

‘Consistently professional service that we have used for several years now.’

‘James Simpson is excellent – highly professional, pragmatic and diligent.’

‘Practical, clear advice given.’

‘Knowledgeable, and the fact that they presented issues with possible solutions was appreciated.’

‘Tees has a great range and depth to their business which allows their solicitors to build great relationships with their clients so that they understand their client’s specific legal needs and proactively advise accordingly. Tees provide consistently excellent and high quality advice across a range of departments as and when required.

‘Above all, Alex Waples’ unwavering can-do attitude makes him stand out in his field. Alex is able to accommodate time timescales when necessary and provides detailed commercial advice in a way which is easy to understand and gets straight to the crux of the issue whilst ensuring that he is protecting our interests at all times. Alex maintains a great working relationship with his clients through his effective communication and speedy responses – he is an essential and much valued part of our business.’

‘James Dowson and his team are very user friendly, available and proactive in finding solutions.’

‘Excellent personal service. Good grasp of the broader project picture and access to specialist knowledge where required. I enjoy the continuity in dealing with the same people and not simply redirected elsewhere.’

‘Alex Waples – Good grasp of project and the possible longer-term benefits/implications, asks the right questions and takes appropriate time before delivering a considered response.’

‘Well established team led by the very approachable James Dowson. They have a number of lawyers at varying fee levels to meet the client/job requirements. Seamless working between offices.’

‘A very friendly and approachable team, with notable mention of James Dowson and Alex Waples who have been at the firm for a number of years and know their market well. Good value for money for the level of service given.’

‘Communication with all Tees staff is good. Can always get to speak to the person I need to. From accounts to administration to para legal to solicitors all are approachable and will explain in laymans terms anything I have struggled to understand.’

‘Kelly Peck dealt with our transaction and way leave in a very professional manner.’

‘We have a good relationship with the Barr Ellison LLP (Cambridge) team, finding them to be attentive, thorough, and efficient. On top of this, we would say the team show good use of problem solving and are well organised.’

‘Individuals from the Barr Ellison LLP (Cambridge) team have stand out qualities which include offering a caring and considerate attitude towards us whilst providing balanced views. With this, we have good well established relationships, working together to stride forward.’

‘In our experience and opinion Barr Ellison are the best commercial property lawyers in our area. They have always given us the highest quality advice and a feeling of being their only client, despite no doubt being very busy managing caseloads. As a charity we have had some complex and critical deals which BE have always handled calmly and achieved a successful outcome.’

‘Elizabeth Deyong is regarded as one of the pre-eminent commercial lawyers in the area. She has trained Lucy Harrison brilliantly, and we now mostly work with her; she is unassuming and diligent and gets the work done efficiently and as good value for money as she can, as she knows our situation.’

‘Able to overcome any obstacle thrown in their way. They have the ability to make you feel comfortable asking questions when in doubt and taking time to explain.’

‘Able to handle a diverse range of commercial property requirements with ease, including multi-stakeholder promotion agreements of varying complexity. Glass half-full approach with can-do attitude.’

‘Lucy Harrison – truly impressed by what she was able to take on with two parallel transactions without dropping anything at all. A superb service.’