‘Very prompt, efficient and knowledgeable team, with London service but at regional rates.’

‘Bhargav Trivedi: always available, utterly reliable, hugely knowledgeable, highly experienced and commercial.’

‘The team is extremely approachable. The team has a wealth of knowledge but can explain it in a practical way. They are very flexible and have a team who have a shared ambition of customer service.’

‘There are some very capable individuals within the team. Their attitude is always positive and they approach tasks with energy and determination.’

‘Howes Percival is a pragmatic and responsive practice with a good range of specialisms; we have particularly relied upon them for property, construction and planning support though I am aware that they have a much wider range of expertise available.’

‘We have valued the trouble the people we have worked with have taken to understand our business and its idiosyncracies!’

‘The team has real strength in depth and excellent technical knowledge. They are also very responsive, and genuinely nice people to deal with. They want to work with you to find the best approach and outcome and are flexible around fee arrangements.’

‘Mostly it’s their willingness to work as a team, collaborate and work together. Every person I’ve dealt with has been a pleasure to speak to and work with. They’re open to feedback and always looking to improve and learn.’

‘Carina Cobbold stands out as very driven to provide a client with the best advice and legal service and this filters down into her team in the Commercial Property Department.’

‘Caroline Dean has a tenacity not often seen in my opinion, as a landowner involved in development over several years and still ongoing Caroline has guided me through the ups and downs. She is available anytime of day or week and has been a major reason I have been so successful.’

‘The team have a comprehensive skills set which meets the needs of our charity. They are efficient and client focused. Information/advice is clear and advantages and disadvantages are thoroughly explained.’

‘We work closely with Judy Day. Judy supports us as if we were her only client. Her work is efficient; Judy is always responsive to our needs. Judy’s advice is always clear and well thought through. I have never been disappointed with the service Judy has delivered or the advice/information she has given.’

‘We are extremely pleased with the strong relationship we have forged with M&R’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. M&R invest heavily in our relationship taking time to get to know our business so as to tailor legal services, training and market updates accordingly.’

‘Carina Cobbold is a truly exceptional lawyer who understands commercial requirements and is able to draft and negotiate the details of complex legal agreements with style and aplomb. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Response times are very good and on the numerous transactions they have dealt with have always got the transaction over the line in a timely fashion. Great clarity with their advice and very commercially minded.’

‘Robert Pyke and his team are always on the front foot and proactive to ensure timescales are met. Robert Pyke is excellent at negotiating difficult issues and finding commercial solutions.’

‘My experience of the practice has been very positive. They are highly efficient and contactable, and provide rounded, commercial and pragmatic advice.’

‘Quick to grasp issues and derive commercial robust approach.’

‘Robert Pyke. One of the finest commercial property solicitors in the region.’

‘A strong team with great people and great values that does everything it can to put the client first. Billing is always competitive and visual with fee quotes stuck to without unwanted add ons.’

‘Robert Pyke is an exceptional corporate property lawyer. He is always on hand and available however busy he may be hence excellent communication skills. He is also very good at finding solutions to issues as they arise. Unlike some lawyers, rather than coming back with questions, he always outlines the position and comes back with a suggested solution. Absolutely first class!’