‘An excellent team with very good collaborative working and communication.’

‘Worked closely with Aimee Hubbard. Outstanding performance in dealing with the issues, framing litigation risks and clear explanations around possible outcomes. Excellent response time.’

‘The disputes and corporate teams at Sintons are, in my experience, staffed with well-qualified, exceptionally capable lawyers who deliver focused advice from a “real world” position which only comes from experience. They are focused on providing the best client advice.’

‘Hilary Waters. I honestly believe that our agreement would not have been possible without the approach and the work which Hilary has executed. She has a very analytical mind.’

‘This is a Northern firm with a very good reputation in general work, which is now branching out into tax work. I know Hilary Waters very well – she is splendid. Good client skills. She is very knowledgeable across the subject of indirect tax, in general, and VAT in particular.’

‘I found the team to be caring, thoughtful and focused on the task in hand.’

‘The individuals are clearly well trained. Christina Falzon is very sharp and on the ball. I would highly recommend her. We dealt with Cristina who handled our copyright infringement case conscientiously and with the necessary attention to detail such that we were able to achieve an acceptable settlement under the circumstances.’

‘Aimee Hubbard is thorough, knowledgeable and astute, giving us a comprehensive roadmap for our case. At every step, she has managed our expectations extremely well, with timely and clear communication, a full view of the merits of our claim and pragmatic advice at the junctions where we needed to make decisions. She has also proved to be a strong negotiator, and we have been very reassured and confident that she has been able to achieve the best possible outcome for our settlement.’

‘Every member of staff takes the trouble to engage with you as a client. Receptionists and secretaries know enough about me and my business to make me feel a valid client so that end-to-end contact with the firm is a pleasure.’

‘I have dealt with partner Rodney Jones and he has always been outstanding in very quickly grasping the subject and immediately applying his knowledge to the issue. I have always come away from meetings and telephone calls feeling that I have received proper care and attention.’

‘Tom Whitfield stands out as knowledgeable, thorough, personable and approachable.’

‘Hay & Kilner provide excellent services to clients. In my experience, they seem to me to be both reasonable and upfront.’

‘Lucy Gray is an experienced litigator. She is pragmatic and builds a good rapport with the client.’

‘The department is undoubtedly the most solid commercial litigation outfit in the North East. The department is coming to the end of a generational change which it has handled brilliantly. Most of the young partners and fee earners are homegrown, know each other and their clients extremely well, and are committed to the business and its customers. Well-liked by the local judiciary and very well-respected at the local Bar.’

‘Stalwart Rodney Jones is a lovely man, with an incredible appetite for hard work; also kind and possesses the best judgment. Lucy Gray seems to be taking over and is a very safe pair of hands. She has been at the firm since a trainee. She is very well-liked by clients, deservedly so; she is committed to the clients and is always available to meet their needs. Sara Malik is a brilliant young associate who has seen action in some of the best disputes in Newcastle over the last year; undoubtedly she has a brilliant future ahead of her.’

‘Everything ran smoothly for me. There was clear communication from start to finish and I was responded to in a timely manner by the team.’

‘Stewart Irvine was incredibly helpful, friendly and understanding of a difficult family situation. Stewart listened to my wishes and concerns and was as passionate. On a personal level, I am really interested in law and Stewart spent time explaining how the law works and why we were taking actions in the way we were. I really appreciated this approach and this allowed me to feel confident in the decisions that I was making. I’m really grateful to Stewart for all his guidance and support. I truly felt that Stewart had our best interests at heart throughout the process.’

‘The work undertaken has been done promptly, detailed and with a full understanding of the commercial litigation process. At all times during the work, we have been given a clear understanding of our options. Thankfully, their approach and advice has led to satisfactory outcomes.’

‘Stewart Irvine’s knowledge on the subject area is excellent, he provides clear and concise advice and recommendations.’

‘The team were very professional, with a quick turnaround.’

‘Stewart Irvine is very adaptable and knowledgeable with regard to the various claims he support us with. I find his willingness to work outside of the normal working day very useful and is always at the end of the phone when required. Like Stewart, Robyn Aisbitt is very efficient and provides very open and honest advice, often giving alternative strategies to consider which has been extremely useful over the last year.’

‘The practice at Mincoffs is unique due to their abilities, not only professionally but also from a personal point of view. When discussing issues with Mincoffs you are treated more like a friend rather than a client which is very reassuring. You always feel that you are in good hands with sound advice from a very knowledgeable team.’

‘Having worked with several members of the dispute resolution team at Mincoffs, their uniqueness comes from their people. Clearly internal communications are efficient, seamless and this is reflected in communications with clients. They are versatile and flexible, resulting in rapid responses to all matters raised.’

‘Tim Berg and Alexandra Withers form an efficient and capable team complimenting each other’s strengths. Tim has a wealth of experience in commercial litigation which enables him to bring wisdom and commercial sense to the cases he is involved in, and Alexandra Withers works with phenomenal efficiency and tenacious resolve.’

‘This is a very tightly-knit and focused team with strong relationships between the members. Clients seem to like the small, boutique atmosphere in which their business is prized and valued. They are not afraid to be ambitious and have national-level expertise to match.’

‘In my experience, Short Richardson & Forth provided a prompt, professional and attentive service. The evolving issues my company encountered required a flexible, fast-action response approach, which SRF provided which seemed to be the norm for them.’

‘Short Richardson & Forth’s dispute resolution team punches well above its weight, and is well respected within the industry.’

‘Tim Berg is always measured and calm, with many years of experience informing his decision making. He sees the commercial picture and never loses sight of the client’s goals.’

‘Alexandra Withers applies rigorous analysis to the facts of the case, documentation and witness evidence in a manner which sets her apart from many others of her level.’

‘Tim Berg: solid, level-headed, brilliant judgement, extensive experience, he is also extremely likeable and well-respected throughout the profession.’