‘Trust in their ability to engage with project teams quickly and directly whilst keeping in-house counsel informed.’

‘Michael Sadler always has a strategic outlook and is dedicated to getting the best outcome for us in the shortest time available.’

‘I have been working with individuals around Michael Sadler – he and his team has been very much to the point, on-time and very precise in communication.’

‘The Browne Jacobson staff at all levels are always very friendly & approachable. The partners in particular are highly skilled, knowledgeable & come across well.’

‘I very much recommend Michael Sadler.’

‘Michael Sadler always makes himself available should I have need of an answer to a quick question. For more substantial work, after listening to my requirements, Michael & his team will quickly put together a fee proposal & where commissioned, provide thorough & solid advice that I trust.’

‘The team has a very good mix of experience and expertise with a good balance of seniority. This produces a good value for money product.’

‘The lead partner on our account, Chris Holwell, is an absolute stand-out individual who has in-depth knowledge of our business and the construction industry generally. He is always available and always gives expert advice which we really appreciate.’

‘ They have become an integral part of the team and have become “one of the family”.’

‘Freeths Nottingham is a very professional practice that provides a very personable service. Their people provide great advice and are able to provide multiple solutions to our problems / issues to enable us to make informed decisions. Whatever our decisions, they back us 100%. They are not pushy and are very straight and concise with their advice so we know where we stand.’

‘I have used Geldards on a number of occasions. I always find them approachable and able to make suggestions where issues arise.’

‘Chris Hawrylak’s support has been invaluable and he assisted in filling in my knowledge gaps and also helped move matters to a successful completion.’

‘Team has vast amount of experience and applies it diligently.’

‘Chris Hawrylak has a vast amount of construction law knowledge.’

‘Gosh they are good. Experienced, technically astute and always unruffled. The construction disputes team is particularly known for acting for major regional employers or contractors. They are frequently against top tier London firms, yet time and again secure fantastic results in major arbitrations and adjudications. The team’s billings are also commendably modest.’

‘A key associate to watch out for is Della Copley: her work rate is unrivalled, and she is always a voice of calm when a dispute is in the eye of the storm.’

‘Excellent legal understanding, resulting in great advice and innovation in solutions. Great communication, efficient & effective.’

‘The Team are very approachable and are willing to go the extra mile to try and resolve / assist with problems.’

‘They are extremely helpful and always find time to try and resolve problems.’

‘The technical expertise of Alex Smith is particularly impressive; yet he always keeps a pragmatic perspective to the strategy and advice needed to tackle any challenges on our development projects. Jayne Meakin joined the team last year, and quickly got up to speed with the work we were doing and the needs of our business. Jayne has provided technically excellent, responsive advice and has great attention to detail. She also brings a personal approach which we really value. We trust the relationship with Alex and Jayne and can feel assured that we are working with lawyers who are experts in their field.’

‘Buckles LLP are a great firm and having worked with them on numerous projects over the years their service is second to none. Their attention to detail and swift turnaround times on proposals, legal queries and billing are excellent.’

‘James Coppinger ( Partner) has a great down to earth approach. He is always reachable and willing to work on solutions for our projects. Attention to detail on the work produced is very high and overall communication throughout the project lifecycle is very efficient. I would not hesitate to recommend him and his team to anyone needing any construction legal advice.’