‘I have worked with Deborah Sharples for many years in a highly specialised area of environmental management. I have found her to be exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and always well prepared. She is diligent and hard working in the extreme, never missing the smallest detail. Her arguments are always very well presented and questions concise, in depth and directly to the point. She is outstanding in her dealings with clients and witnesses, ensuring that statements are thoroughly prepared and in good time. Her analytical approach to both prosecution and defence matters is faultless.’

‘The Team is locally based, with a strong knowledge base in a range of the issues we face as a development/construction business.’

‘The individuals we work with are responsive, easy to get hold of, and very approachable. They are able to be contacted outside of normal working hours, which is often required due to times when things are required rapidly in order to convey or process critical legal issues.’

‘The team are approachable and knowledgeable. They work efficiently and effectively on planning matters and ensure they are informed and up to date on a project at all times.’

‘Tom Newcombe is my main contact, he is always on his game and works in the interest of the client, whilst remaining honest throughout.’

‘Birketts is a fantastic firm with so many quality people to call upon, whatever your need is. I have worked with a number of Birketts solicitors across several disciplines, and they are the only firm I would trust on my most important projects.’

‘Tom Newcombe has been a fantastic support for me in my larger development projects. Always approaching every challenge with a positive attitude, providing excellent advice and responsiveness when it was needed, and also having a personal touch and genuine desire for me to achieve my commercial goals.’

‘Working on the problem by a team that is knowledgeable and seamless in its operation.’

‘Howes Percival LLP combines first-rate knowledge of planning law with high levels of commercial awareness.’

‘Jay Mehta provides us with expert planning advice and is a valued member of our external project team, advising us on all aspects of planning law.’

‘Direct, concise and commercial. Shockingly prompt service.’

‘Jay Mehta, makes light work of complex matters. Jamie Childs is commercial and pragmatic dealing with s.106 planning obligation agreements’

‘Jamie Childs is knowledgeable, adaptive to innovative and new arrangements. Jamie is a great team worker.’

‘Really good mix of knowledgeable environmental professionals covers contaminated land, transactions and contentious work.’

‘The team at Mills & Reeve is incredibly responsive to our needs as an organisation. Whether it be a quick legal clarification or a detailed Section 106 they are able to provide a great service at a number of different experience levels.’

‘Peter Seaborn always provides well measured advice in an effective and efficient way. His knowledge of the Cambridge area in particular means that you are confident that you are getting the full picture when it comes to receiving advice.’

‘Caroline Bywater is organised and efficient. Her Section 106 drafting and ability to explain complicated matters to clients is very much welcomed. She has a good rapport with the local authority solicitors helping move things forward.’

‘We have worked with M&R for a number of years and they have invested heavily in not only supporting our needs but also ensuring their team fully understand our business/projects. We chose them originally as they have excellent planning, property and construction teams, are predominantly based outside of London and have excellent experience working with key stakeholders such as local authorities and housebuilders. M&R provide City of London law firm expertise from a regional cost base.’

‘They are exceptionally hard working, personable and invest considerable time in understanding our business and helping us structure transactions and documents to meet our specific business needs. You never feel like you are getting something off the shelf.’

‘The M&R team are extremely knowledgeable.’

‘Goes above and behind to help, Brendon Lee saved us thousands in a law suit by researching and finding a way for us to move forward.’

‘Hewitsons are the most efficient and trustworthy company I’ve come across Their knowledge, professional attitude and eager to help makes them one of the top companies around In my opinion no other company comes close to the positive approach and professionalism this company holds.’

‘Dealing with Gemma Dudley is always a pleasure. She is responsive, proactive and good at keeping us updated with progress. Also very patient with all my legal questions!’

‘Throught my dealings with HCR Hewitsons I feel as though I have a personal relationship with each of the practitioners who then work seamlessly together to offer me a comprehensive service which my company demands.’

‘Gemma Dudley offers us unrivalled expertise in local authority planning issues, managing to explain complex issues in layman’s terms so we are able to make informed descisions when required to do so.’

‘HCR Hewitsons is a true team they provide the most suitable person to undertake the work at hand while retaining the personal touch. We always have a direct point of contact Who would in the traditional sense be called our personal solicitor. When required we are able to call on the vast wealth of knowledge and experience from a firm like HCR Hewitson’s staff who join in with the core team’s support structure.’

‘Outputs are always delivered on time to meet our needs, with staff going over and beyond at times to help achieve a given goal. As a team we have nothing bad to say about them, everyone is polite and caring while still willing to advise us if the path we want to take is not the norm. As a team, they work so well together so no matter which solicitor we are dealing with at any given moment from whichever office they work out of we feel as a client secure that our best interests are being met.’

‘Brendon Lee for us is an outstanding senior associate whose work ethic is second to none and his work output has helped us manage and at times successfully challenge both District and County Councils within our local area. Brendon’s ability to draft legal documents and letters at short notice has been invaluable to help protect our whole community when dealing with national home builders and the bureaucracy behind the local planning system.’