‘They’re an outstanding firm that deal with matters professionally and quickly while paying attention to detail all the while having the client’s best interest in mind.’

‘B P Collins has quality, depth and breadth. If you want a “City lawyer” service with the personal touch fully focused on a client’s needs, this is the firm for you.’

‘Clients who instruct the Dispute Resolution Team can rely on the solicitors they instruct and as a barrister it is always a joy to receive instructions from B P Collins because you know the case will be well prepared and the clients will have received commercial, practical and realistic advice.’

‘The Dispute Resolution Team also has the benefit of being able to draw on other specialist lawyers in other departments when the dispute requires it, which means that all of the client’s legal needs can be kept. From my observations, they are also very clear with clients about fees, so that the client knows how much expenditure they are incurring/can expect to incur.’

‘B P Collins backs up its service to clients with newsletters, client knowhow events etc so that the clients have the opportunity to obtain some additional knowledge. Two members of the dispute resolution team are also qualified mediators so B P Collins can also offer ADR options internally as well as externally.’

‘Craig Williams is very strategic. From the outset of a case he will set a clear and realistic strategy to achieve the clients’ ends whilst at the same time ensuring that the steps taken are beneficial and cost effective for the clients.’

‘Chris Hatton is a hardworker who is willing to put in the hours for the client’s case if needed. Dedicated to the client’s cause whilst being realistic.’

‘A proactive approach to dispute resolution that promotes mediation and a real goal of finding solutions, unlike too many of their competitors who appear to have the elongation of the dispute as their prime goal.’

‘Tim Constable is an excellent and energetic partner. Brings a very creative mind to strategic issues.’

‘Sarah Rutnah is an up and coming senior associate. Works like a trojan with a sound commercial instinct.’

‘Dentons is a full service law firm, with some very good lawyers.’

‘Tim Constable is by far and away one of the most talented lawyers in the industry – he’s a real asset to Dentons – extremely knowledgeable, determined to provide clients with the best service possible and a really nice guy.’

‘James Fairbairn is a very experienced litigator with a very good sense of how cases will play out in court.’

‘The team headed by James Fairbairn stands out to me due to the high quality of their lawyers. My experience is that they are very bright, up to date with the law, have a full and proper understanding of the legal issues in the case and are alive to the difficulties in any particular matter. The draft documents, correspondence and submissions prepared by the team are excellent. I have recommended clients to James Fairbairn’s team in the past and will continue to do so.’

‘James Fairbairn is a seasoned litigator, nothing phases him, he’s seen it all before and vigorously fights every corner for the benefit of clients. Coupled with that however he provides wise advice. He is realistic about the strengths and weaknesses in any particular case and provides solid, clear, practical advice to clients. He is also a pleasure to work with.’

‘Rob Francis is fantastic. He knows our business inside out, which shows when he’s litigating on our behalf. Rob can be trusted with any of our instructions.’

‘Efficiency, speed of service and good knowledge.’

‘As an out of London firm, the commercial litigation team at IBB LLP provide a first-rate service. Sarah Jackson is an exceptionally bright, committed and creative lawyer. She has great client management skills and is able to explain complex concepts in a straightforward accessible way. She has a no-nonsense and pragmatic approach which gets great results.’

‘Have the personal touch and are pragmatic.’

‘Sarah Jackson is extremely knowledgeable, approachable and bright. She makes everyone around her feel important which is a real gift. Sarah is on the top of my list of commercial solicitors to refer cases to.’

‘The commercial litigation team were very thorough, unflappable and protected our mutual client’s interest in the face of aggressive delaying and cost running up by other solicitors mitigating the considerable negative impact on the client in a toxic family based business dispute. Approachable and efficient.’

‘IBB were always contactable, listened, prepared and guided us through the whole process with professionalism.’

‘Excellent team – cost effective, detailed and diligent.’

‘We have worked with the team at SA Law for several years in several aspects of law ranging from commercial property purchases to litigation. Our findings have been consistent and dependable. Good advice when we need it, help in giving clear direction and options and easy communication. They are established and offer a comprehensive range of services which we use as and when need. We have also recommend them to others and know that some of those referrals have been taken up.’

‘All the staff we interface with at SA Law are warm characters, they make you feel at home and therefore at ease and you never feel intimidated by them as you do with some practices. Their culture is very comfortable from a clients point of view. Special mention here goes to Clare Mackay and Helen Young who handled a very tricky commercial litigation case for us brilliantly over almost 3 years of back and forth.’

‘I have only ever used this practice. My family and our family business have used this practice for many years and have no desire to change. Personally I have always found them to not only be competent but also readily “available” at the end of the phone and responsive to emails which in today’s fast paced business practices is vital.’

‘The practice have taken time and given me attention regarding all of my options. They have always provided me with case law and comparative cases which has been extremely helpful in making decisions.’

‘Simon Walsh has been an amazing source of information, support and insight through out all discussions and any subject matter being explored. His patience and knowledge have been invaluable and he has an amazing ability to put things in laymans terms.’

‘I have always had every option presented to me as well as confidence in the team supporting me.’

‘I worked with Robert Ryall, who is a partner. I have found them to be extremely dedicated to the interests of their clients, very hard working and very experienced , both commercially and technically.’

‘I found Robert Ryall to be excellent – very committed, very knowledgeable and very commercial.’

‘Proactive and sensitive to client needs and concerns. Open-minded about thinking outside the box. Prepared to devote all the resources needed to the task and determined to get the best possible result for the clients.’

‘Paul Marmor is partner and head of litigation. Very astute to the commercial realities of the case and sensitive to client needs. Manages the team effectively.’

‘Greg Pooler is very hard-working, bright and conscientious. Lynchpin of the team, and provides the real graft.’

‘Extremely professional at all times and transparent with billing.’

‘Karen Dobson and her assistant Rachel were so tenacious with everything that was asked of them. Total transparency with everything and very efficient.’

‘I dealt with Alka Kharbanda on a complex case. They were very helpful, gave good advice to the family I was dealing with and were quick to respond to email queries. They manage to settle a case quickly and wrote several excellent letters that ensured the other side settled quickly but were pragmatic with it.’

‘Extensive knowledge of a commercial litigation practice, working hard to resolve issues prior to court proceedings being issued therefore reducing costs & time for matters to be resolved.’

‘Excellent communication skills. Practical options for resolutions.’

‘An excellent Team that provides a City of London service, while being approachable and unstuffy.’

‘A growing, ambitious and excellent firm whose main hub is in the Chilterns.’

‘Jon Lilley is cool and calm under fire. He keeps his focus on achieving good results for clients. Sees through the bluff and bluster which some opponents employ. Sensible, practical and a natural solution-finder. And if an obvious solution cannot be found, he’ll fashion one.’

‘Good strength and depth in the media and communications team.’

‘I have worked closely with Tom Rudkin recently. He has a superb grasp of both black letter law and strategy and is good with the clients. Clearly partner material.’

‘Machins are a firm who you genuinely feel are committed to providing quality service to their clients.’

‘Benedict Smith inspires confidence in clients and has an ability to put them at ease, in event the most trying of circumstances.’

‘I guess the key strength of Machins is that it is partner-led. And this is reflected in the quality of advice and professional approach consistent with their approach.’

‘They have always treated me very well. I feel they make me at ease when meeting them in very sensitive meetings.’

‘Well informed and quick to respond.’

‘Neil O’Callaghan is always quick to respond and available to answer questions and provide guidance on a wide range of areas.’

‘Machins has a strong team of commercial litigators – with particular expertise in shareholder and partnership disputes. They’re lovely to deal with and get great results for their clients.’

‘Holly Baker is an efficient lawyer who gets things done with no fuss. She is careful, pays attention to the detail, and really seeks to go the extra mile for clients.’

‘Throughout a very stressful and challenging case, Caroline Metcalf provided me with the calm, professional and realistic advice necessary to make the best decisions given the nuances of English Law. Her commitment to her work is exemplary and often we discussed issues late at night and over the weekend as she was always available or responded to my concerns and queries extremely promptly and fully empathized with the legal difficulties facing me to balance my expectations against probable legal outcomes.’

‘Polly Kerr has been fantastic, we’ve had a long and drawn dispute and she’s been on the case 100%.’

‘Progressive and highly professional regional litigation outfit.’

‘Would recommend Juliet Schalker – very experienced, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Juliet Schalker is a powerhouse. Her team covers the full range of dispute resolution work and does so to an extremely high standard.’

‘Juliet has a sharp mind but is very client focused and also empathetic. She goes the extra mile.’

‘The dispute resolution team is well regarded in the insolvency sector. Juliet Schalker is well regarded by her peers and clients as being technically astute, accessible, knowledgeable and personable. My view is that Debenhams Ottaway’s insolvency team are exposed to more complex, higher value disputes, than you would normally expect of firms in this category. I frequently refer work to the firm where my firm are conflicted and have had only positive feedback.’

‘Juliet is extremely responsive, knowledgeable and technically and commercially astute. She has a great understanding of the industry and clients love her. We have a number of mutual clients who also hold her in high regard.’

‘Strong female presence with some great role models.’

‘Juliet Schalker is very personable and exceptional with industry knowledge. She has a great ability to share her network and assist business clients outside of casework.’

‘Longmores have been dependable, commercially savvy and very approachable in what has been a very complicated and sensitive dispute. The team have risen to the challenge and have consistently provided sound advice. They blend depth of expertise and attention to detail, without losing sight of the practical picture. They have ability and passion from partner to paralegal and have an impressive network of barristers at their fingertips.’

‘Lauren Mackenzie was calm and un-phased when a crisis, challenge or fork in the road descended. She consistently responded with clear-minded advice that helped me keep my composure. She is incredibly down to earth, has excellent judgment and total integrity in all she does. She is a highly strategic and tactical advocate. I could not have asked for somebody better to fight my corner.’

‘This firm were very quick to act on my behalf. I was impressed with their way of making things easy to understand. They were thorough and direct to the point and their main concern was to expedite my instructions directly without trying to generate additional costs that would incur more fees.’

‘John Wagstaffe was particularly helpful and always available to listen and take my instructions.’

‘Nathanael Young is the gold standard for a litigation partner in a smaller firm. He is totally on top of his cases and uses counsel very efficiently. He can be relied on to make all the right tactical calls in the preliminary stages of litigation which makes it much easier for counsel once brought into the case.’

‘The collaborative approach was refreshing and enabled us to work rapidly through our case in a confident uncomplicated way.’

‘We are grateful for the service provided by John Wiblin who became a partner to the business in addressing our case.’

‘Longmores are a local and well respected legal practice enjoying fine and accessible offices in the old town. Their staff are welcoming and meetings are held on time and to a proper standard which reflect both there depth of experience and in these challenging times their concern for their clients well being.’

‘Shoosmiths is an excellent firm for property litigation within the commercial litigation sector. The solicitors always have a good eye for the commercial needs of the clients.’

‘Richard Willcox is very good. I worked with him on a restrictive covenant case. He is very commercially aware.’

‘Oliver Spicer is excellent for mortgage work, especially the more complicated and involved cases.’

‘Professional and efficient. We have used them for a number of years and have a very good working relationship.’

‘Oliver Spicer and Start Montgomery are our 2 main points of contact at the moment. Personally, I value Oliver’s opinion and guidance on all ongoing case matters. For us, one of the most important qualities is speed and efficiency and Oliver provides this without fail.’

‘An excellent team of all-rounders: strong in the law, adept tactically and committed to delivering the optimal results for their clients in the most cost-effective way.’

‘Stuart Montgomery is a “go to” lawyer for complex financial and banking disputes, with great client-handling skills and a real flair for running a case.’

‘Kate Connolly is hard-working and has an eye for detail that marks her out as an excellent lawyer.’

‘A very solid team with several litigators who show good common sense in their client dealings with practical commercial advice given and clients kept well informed.’

‘Katarina Morgan and James Carpenter lead the team well. Their briefs to counsel are always comprehensive and client feedback on efficiency is good. Their written work such as applications and supporting statements is always high quality.’

‘Working with the team has been professional from start to finish allowing us to make informed decisions through complex processes. The availability and “can do” attitude has enabled us to conduct our business and know we have the right people in our corner to enable good decision making and positive outcomes.’

‘Saljuq Haider is both extremely knowledgeable but also engaging and willing to explain in understandable terms. He remains both professional and friendly and reviews with skill and detail. He is able to make key recommendations and a fair assessment of position to enable the achievable outcomes. Our dealings with Juq have been fantastic and he is also well connected to make further advice recommendations when needed.’

‘I would unequivocally recommend working with Saljuq in his key areas of expertise.’

‘Sobashni and Tom had been wonderful in listening to our case and providing clear direction with great transparency in a timely manner.’

‘They have been effectively communicating with us and the opposite party and were very punctual in time to provide details and to close the case in our favor.’

‘Sobashni and Tom are two people from Duncan Lewis whom we recommend for their highest standard of professionalism and for going above and beyond to help us resolve our legal dispute.’

‘Excellent response time.’

‘Sobashni De Silva is a stand out partner – excellent with clients and able to cut through the trickiest of instructions to produce clear and focused briefs.’

‘The team I work with always go the extra mile for their clients, diligently working their way through cases to ensure the client has the best chance of success in litigation. They react fast to requests from counsel and are always delightful to deal with.’

‘My main contact is Anthony Okumah who is great to work with, always tempering serious issues with his great humour and always putting in the hours for his clients. More recently I have worked with Annabel Steele whom I find takes great care with her clients and ensures they get the best result. I have recently been very impressed with her approach to negotiating a settlement.’

‘Diverse, friendly, local, communitive and connected.’

‘Friendly and fast to respond.’

‘Andrew King is hard working, keen to produce a good result and friendly to work with.’

‘Well rounded team, able to give advice across the board taking into account employment and property law as well as commercial to ensure that the client gets the best outcome. Written work always excellent with well prepared statements and applications.’

‘Kumaran Sivathillainathan and Andrew King provide the back bone of the team. Andrew in particular is a stellar commercial litigator with an eye for a good deal or a moment of weakness on the other side. His negotiaton skills are second to none of those I have mediated with.’

‘I have been dealing with Nockold Solicitors since July 2021. Lucy Slatter, Nigel Ashman and Simon Kenneally have been extremely professional and helpful throughout the process.’

‘Lucy Slatter has been a gem, very supportive and continues to go above and beyond to assist me with my very difficult and complex case. Lucy has managed to guide me through a very challenging case and provided the appropriate counsel and advice at all times.’

‘Efficient and practical.’

‘Alex Haddad is very efficient and professional.’

‘This is a team which offers London quality at provincial prices. It is a serous firm for serious people.’

‘Sam Cook is a real talent. Hard-working, savvy and innovative. George Burton is great lawyer and a creative tinker.’

‘Nockolds have been our company solicitors for many years now and have consistently remained proactive and responsive. They guided us through a very complex case during the height of the pandemic when all traditional face to face interactions could not take place. Through their use of technology we were able to hold video and conference calls between all or our company directors and our solicitors to navigate and manage the issues to reach a resolution.’

‘We have worked with several members of the firm over the years across various areas of our business and they have always been great. We must make special comment to Lucy Slatter whom without her guidance and support our complex and challenging management buyout during the height of the pandemic would not have been possible.’