‘Bridging the gap between a city centre/national firm on the one hand, and a small but local practice on the other, is not easy, but Butcher & Barlow manage it naturally. As a client or fellow professional adviser our contacts at the firm have given us full attention and availability. Confidence that grows from experience in a particular field becomes evident as the instruction develops, rather than loudly advertised at the outset.’

‘Contact with senior partners down to associates and trainees is always personal, professional, and clearly team led. Jonathan Aldersley has been a dependable but dynamic port of call over many years, and Rebecca Jepson is attentive, erudite and driven.’

‘They know what they are doing and ensure that they offer practical advice at all stages. They don’t prevaricate, but instead get to the point and make things happen. They have always been available to discuss any matters.’

‘We have dealt with Rebecca Jepson on several deals and can’t speak highly enough of her. She is open and transparent, keeping you informed on all matters, timescales, giving you the good news along with the bad, but always trying to find solutions to possible problems.’

‘I’ve worked with James Hodgson consistently for a few years now, having used various other solicitors elsewhere beforehand. He is extremely detail orientated and knowledgeable, regularly highlighting points of potential risk when exploring different avenues of approach. I always feel very confident that any transaction with James at the helm is being undertaken with a level of diligence that gives us the comfort of knowing nothing has been overlooked or omitted.’

‘Butcher & Barlow was recommended to us by experts in the matter. The way they dealt with us by giving us guidance is nothing short of utmost professionalism, always with our interest at heart and as top priorities. I truly believe that we have come away with the best outcome because of Butcher & Barlow!’

‘Butcher & Barlow are phenomenal; they are co-ordinated, communicative and appear to hold the same values of honesty, speed, professionalism and friendliness with a clear emphasis on client satisfaction. From the receptionist through to the partners, they are all premium quality individuals. This naturally provides a strong sense of security and trust – often an underrated quality, but a vital element for the client. […] I will remain loyal to Butcher and Barlow for the rest of my life since I know that I will never receive such impeccable service anywhere else.’

‘Daniel Woodcock immediately springs to mind as an individual that very much stands out. He is clearly the consummate professional – having dealt with numerous (rather complicated) property transactions very efficiently and diligently for me over the years. His style is friendly, yet straightforward, and he keeps to the point of which I am always grateful for during my time-restricted days. Any documentation and contracts are always speedily prepared (without mistake) and he always follows my instructions to the letter. However, he is not afraid to advise if he feels it may not be the right way to go. I always know that I am in safe hands with Daniel.’

‘Excellent team with strength and depth. Commercial, responsive and cost effective advice.’

‘Fay Wilshaw – so precise, clear and practical.’

‘The firm focuses on developing relationships and retaining them through the quality of service they provide. The quality of the legal advice is excellent and the managing partner ensures personalities are properly matched which also helps the whole process. The firm is very IT savvy and the use of a fully secure but accessible online portal gives clients easy access to all current and historic paperwork.’

‘Nicola Jackson is an extremely capable property solicitor and partner of the firm who works at great pace and accuracy. She never sits around waiting for feedback. If she needs it, she goes looking for it and this means the legal process is never held up from the client’s side.’

‘I have had dealings with Land Law over a number of years now on a range of legal issues. I have found the team at Land Law very capable, professional and always helpful with the legal advice offered.

‘They have taken a very collaborative approach and have a clear understanding and focus on my company’s business needs.’

‘I have worked with Helen Davidson extensively on a range of projects and negotiations over the last few years. Helen is a highly competent and professional individual who has always provided sound and timely legal advice. She has taken the time to fully understand what our business is and what it needs are. I have found Helen to be positive and approachable and always willing to help and guide both me and the members of my team. I feel that the work that is undertaken is well thought out and consistently of a very high calibre. She always ensures that deadlines are met. I would consider Helen to be a valued member of the team.’

‘A very competent team specialising purely in property work. Being out of the city centre makes them very competitive’

‘Myerson provide a personal but comprehensive legal service, covering all aspects of legal practice. Their advice is clear and uncomplicated, always offering options and choices. A graduated structure of practitioners is available as appropriate, from junior assistant to senior partner. Their approach is always professional, complimented by their no-nonsense approach.’

‘Fantastic property team of a good size to get through the work and not make you feel like you’re in a queue. Friendly, family feel firm but with fantastic skillset and broad experience in the market.’

‘Joanne Perritt leads by example, understands your needs and has solutions for complex property matters.’

‘I believe that the team are absolutely top quality people who are acting in my best interests.’

‘The firm is a regional player and has grown to encompass a wide variety of disciplines. They are therefore able to cope with the demands of our commercial clients.’

‘It is possible to build up a relationship with individual team members, who then get to know your business inside out and can thus advise on the correct course of action. Mark Gillies has always proven to be our go to person.’

‘Joanne Cookson is accessible, very easy to talk to, gives relevant advice, and charges for her services are fair.’

‘The practice is unique in Chester in providing a comprehensive commercial service with experts in every field of normal commercial business.’

‘This firm is exceptional, it has some exceptional solicitors who are very client focused. They always get right to the heart of the matter and provide sound, practical legal advice. Their people are their strength. In addition to the legal abilities they actually listen, pay attention and take on board a clients concerns which is a major factor in instructing them. They also provide great value for money.’

‘The team go above and beyond to complete all tasks with great care and attention in a very timely manner. ‘

‘Iwan Williams has paid a lot of attention to detail and has always handled our matters efficiently and well.’

‘Simon Ellis is an absolutely brilliant property lawyer – he has a quiet unassuming manner but gets to the heart of a transaction very quickly and where there may be difficulties he can always be relied upon to find a way around those difficulties.’

‘Emma McGlinchey delivers work to the highest standard and will always prioritise work in the correct order. ‘

‘They have a passion for client outcomes – a genuine interest to see client results and to share these back to you. Simon England has been keen to better understand how we as a business support our clients, and during the pandemic reached out to ensure that they were able to provide holistic overviews with their content and support.’

‘A commitment to client service, reasonable fees, and a desire to build partnerships with clients rather than simply service their businesses.’

‘Genuinely care about their clients and want to delight them. Amanda Marwood has a laser-like focus on what truly matters. Wendy Newbury is calm and clear, taking time to articulate complex issues.’

‘Harrison Drury makes the process of buying and selling properties so much easier and quicker for a company who are not based locally to them. Because of Harrison Drury, I do not need to make long round trips which in 2022 is unnecessary, and therefore means we are able to sell much quicker.’

‘George Wilson – down to earth and approachable. George has provided very complex advice on mines and mineral matters. He has an expert understanding of the subject area and is very clear in his advice and communication.’

‘Genuine feeling they care and are highly considerate of our needs throughout. Great at managing our expectations and providing clear, helpful advice, useful in real world scenarios.’

‘Extremely dedicated to their work and consistently contactable. Proactive in providing meaningful updates – regularly over the phone too rather than all on email. Lara Watts in particular is a world class professional.’

‘They have very outstanding people, who can deliver under difficult circumstances and deadlines. They also gave us very good insight into future risks and consequences of some of our decisions, and used technology effectively to speed up the process.’

‘I find the team at SAS Daniels helpful and they are happy to take the time to talk things through where needed. They have a large team so you are covered for whatever legal situation may arise.’

‘We receive a prompt service and matters are dealt with in a straight forward manner.’

‘This team are tremendously good at dealing with all kinds of situations, particularly difficult situations with the solicitor of the other party involved in the transaction!’

‘Partner Nigel Read goes the extra mile whenever required. He is available in unsocial hours and always does his best to deal with situations in a rapid, professional, and exceptionally effective way.’