‘Intelligent and good communicators – very willing to explain matters and discuss nuances.’

‘Birketts has a team of six lawyers in Norwich, ably led by Simon Woodhead. They cover all aspects of property litigation, and their wisdom and market nous are just as good as any City firm.’

‘Simon Woodhead is a very smart and thorough cookie. His colleague James Humphreys is very good.’

‘James Robinson – brilliant with clients, great strategist. Richard Eaton – smart as a tack. Tim Kirkconel – solid under fire, you would want him in your team.’

‘Birketts is in the sweet spot for property litigation firms: a large and specialist team; a broad range of clients from large national housebuilders, developers and funds all the way to private individuals; excellent technical knowledge; but all at rates reflecting the lower overheads of a regional firm.’

‘Richard Eaton has a very deep knowledge of property matters and is vastly experienced. Very good at giving clients confidence. Alice Harris is very practical and efficient and very down to earth – great to work with. Laura Tanguay combines a toughness with being extremely pleasant to work with. She brings a rigorous approach to everything she does. Cheryl Chisholm is very good and is able to approach difficult issues in a practical way. James Humphreys has a very knowledge of property law and a reassuringly calm manner. Danielle Eley is lively and easy to work with – definitely one to watch as she gains experience.’

‘Lynsey Ellard is simply fantastic: reliable, responsive and resilient.’

‘Lynsey Ellard is very professional. Willing to help at any point and go the extra mile to ensure the clients needs are met. Has built strong relationships with our firm. Her attitude is modern, making her approachable for all levels of our team. Setting up the equestrian group with events within her branch is a great initiative.’

‘Jamie Kidd – very experienced property litigator. He has excellent judgement in managing complex property issues, including right to light cases.’

‘Simon Murphy is responsive, practical and pragmatic.’

‘The property litigation team at Howes Percival are quick to react to their client’s needs and offer considered advice when faced with property challenges.’

‘Jamie Kidd briefly stepped in at short notice and maintained the same quality of legal service we had come to expect.’

‘Jamie Kidd is a very knowledgeable, tenacious and committed lawyer whom I would recommend to anyone needing a real estate litigator in this area. Responsive and geared to getting good commercial outcomes.’

‘A good breadth of expertise in real estate dispute matters, particularly in relation to strategic residential development, telecoms and contractual interpretation.’

‘Sam Maw is an exceptional real estate litigator and I would choose him to represent my organisation in relation to all real estate dispute matters if I could. He is down to earth, but extremely sharp and knowledgeable and he is packed full of commercial common sense. He is not afraid to advise on difficult issues, but he is sensitive in doing so.’

‘A strong team, ably led by Richard New, with a good understanding of the dynamics of the market and with an excellent presence in the rating world.’

‘Richard New is now one of the most experienced and active solicitors for rating work.’

‘Very responsive. The advice is always concise and commercial. Exactly what we need.’

‘Richard New is a top performer. His advice is concise and commercial.’

Annabel Mayer has shown she was willing to go beyond what we would expect to quickly answer any questions and offer us her advice.’

‘Ashtons Legal instructs us in respect of property and commercial matters. Our main points of contact there are Kirsteen Durrant and Yasmin Natt. They are an excellent provincial firm, who punch well above their weight. They are outstanding and very knowledgeable and fantastic with clients. I would have no issue with recommending Ashton Legal to clients, as they provide real support and value for money!’

‘Kirsteen Durrant is absolutely superb. Kirsteen specialises in resolving property disputes for private, commercial and public clients. Kirsteen is very knowledgeable of the law, thorough and gives her clients a superb and fabulous service.’

‘Kirsteen Durrant was extremely professional, engaged and easy to work with throughout the process. I would not hesitate recommending her to our clients on similar property instructions.’

‘I’ve always found Kirsteen Durrant to be accessible and engaged, and willing to take the time to explain more complex legal matters in a easy to understand format.’

‘The firm always aims to provide value for money for its clients with all fee earners going the extra mile.’

‘I value the work of Sheree Richardson in particular. Her tenacity stands out as does her robustness in dealing with her opponents.’

‘The team at Greene & Greene appears to be diverse dealing with a broad range of property disputes and anciilliary issues such as partnership issues and failed joint ventures.’

‘Rob Adam is very personable with clients but is known for dealing with heavyweight matters. Bee Belby is a senior associate who is able to handle very difficult and challenging clients very well.’

‘Michael Batty has 30 years experience of dealing with all manner of clients, guiding them sensitively and realistically through complex litigation. Rob Adam is very competent at understanding and implementing the legal niceties of leasehold cases.’

‘Michael Batty – knowledgeable and commercially astute. Keeps a firm eye on litigation and cost risk.’

‘Bee Belby – great attention to detail, proactive in evidence gathering at an early stage which enabled the prospects of the litigation to be meaningfully assessed from the outset, informing the litigation strategy thereafter. It is surprising how few solicitors do this.’

‘This firm punches above its weight. They maintain an impressive national client base for a firm of their size and location. It’s reassuring to find no-nonsense, City-type service from a regional player.’

‘My experience of Kate Church has been wholly positive. She has always made herself available and her attention to detail is exceptional.’

‘Natalie Minott is thorough, approachable, professional.’

‘Georgia Dinallo, Natalie Minott, Katie Smith – all oustanding and experts in their field.’

‘Natalia Minott – very competent.’

‘Natalie Minott is a standout partner. She gives excellent practical and commercial advice and tirelessly works for her clients but is not afraid to give negative advice where needed and where it is in their best interests. She is a go to for clients who come back to her time and again.’

‘Georgia Dinallo is an excellent associate who I know that she will be on top of any brief.’

‘I have worked with Georgia Dinallo on several landlord and tenant cases. She has strong attention to detail, exceptional client-handling skills, and impressive judgement. I would certainly recommend Georgia as a rising star in East Anglian property litigation.’

‘I have worked quite extensively with Kate Church over the last year. She is a very capable lawyer and understand how to best meet her client’s needs.’

‘Experience and knowledge of the sector. Effective, prompt communication.’

‘Amy Castleman – very experienced and competent, available when we need and always provides advice/feedback we need to support our decision-making.’

‘Greenwoods has a strong property litigation team with experience in most areas of real estate dispute resolution. Their team has a mix of regional and London bases allowing them to service a wide range of clients.’

‘Amy Castleman is up-and-coming.’

‘Personal commitment, and strong professional knowledge.’

‘I have had to deal with a complex property matter while being treated for a period in intensive care; the team have been sensitive to my condition, while pressing on with the required actions. I would particularly note Amy Castleman’s advice and work.’

‘My dealings were with Luke Edwards. He has carefully read the documents concerning my matter and therefore was quickly able to grasp what was a complicated issue. He was very thoughtful and clear in his advice to me, and wrote extremely good letters on my behalf.’

‘The practice is transparent in pricing and gave a good understanding of estimated costs before I instructed them. It was clear what I was expected to pay at the start. It was helpful when costs were reduced and my case was resolved under estimate. Their customer service and timeliness to respond to queries was excellent.’

‘Rebecca Beynon-Phillips was knowledgeable, understanding and professional. Rebecca knew the best course of action to follow and stood the course despite many difficulties along the way.’

‘When comparing Hunt & Coombs LLP to other firms, I considered factors such as reputation, expertise, service quality, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with my specific needs and preferences to make an informed decision. As a previous client of Hunt & Coombs I was confident of their competence, professionalism, and client satisfaction. Based on these factors I returned to the firm as a current client.’

‘The client/customer/business-centred centric approach used by the firm across property litigation ensures the client is always at the front and centre of Hunt & Coombs LLP philosophy, operations, and forward-thinking ideas. It has certainly built brand loyalty and has ensured I remain a repeat client with Hunt & Coombs LLP.’

‘Rebecca Beynon-Phillips is the Senior Associate acting on my behalf. I telephoned Rebecca and had a consultation with her prior to contracting Rebecca to act on my behalf. I was confident after speaking with her that I had been provided with the best legal advice, which included all the positive and negatives of moving forward with my case.’

‘Rebecca Beynon-Phillips ensures my needs are prioritised and is working closely with me in a client centric approach to understand my goals and objectives. Rebecca provides personalised advice and tailored solutions to address my circumstances effectively and appropriately with specific expertise, knowledge and understanding of property litigation and industry.’

‘Helen Townsend knows how to get to the commercial drivers of a client and makes sure she can deliver those outcomes for them. Helen’s handling of the clients and robust approach were highly appreciated by the clients and made her a formidable opponent.’