‘Charles Russell Speechlys have a full service commercial litigation team, capable of handling all sorts of disputes. They have a clear eye for strategy. Their creative approach to litigation delivers significant upside gains for their clients.’

‘The London office of CRS referred us to their team in Guildford to handle a tricky mediation with regards to the provision of management consultancy services. I have been involved in many legal disputes but this was our first mediation. CRS Guildford took us through the entire process in a very professional way from the appointment of a mediator to final settlement. Highly recommend their team in this regard.’

‘The team of Stephen Burns and Charlotte Healy provided quiet reassurance throughout.’

‘I have worked with Jamie Cartwright and Katie Bewick at CRS on two matters over the past 12 months. They provided commercial, practical advice to our joint client on both occasions. They displayed an excellent knowledge of the claims/court process and helped to reassure the client with clear advice and communication.’

‘Stephen Burns is bright and engaging. Katie Bewick knows her stuff and is very client focused.’

‘The team are great at looking after people. Partners that take the ‘lead’ in the relationship are particularly good. What makes it unique? Offering a wide range of services while still being fairly local.’

‘Stephen Burns is an absolute legend and has always got our interests at heart. I hugely value his advice and completely trust him. He has a strong and loyal team.’

‘The team has a very hands on approach and assignments are dealt with by very senior lawyers who remain actively involved along the way. They communicate very well and take a pragmatic approach and show a good understanding of the clients needs. Great value for money.’

‘Sarah Murray is very responsive and has a lot of valuable experience.’

‘Genuine interest in the client’s business and always looking for solutions that meet the business need.’

‘Sarah Murray – sharp mind, with reassuring grasp of cases at an early stage. Effective use of junior staff and understanding of client motivation for litigation.’

‘I appreciated the speed with which they dealt with my initial contact, including the meeting with a senior partner (Michael Frisby) and his understanding of the issues & his communication regarding the process after our initial meeting. I was introduced to the associate who would be dealing with the day to day running of the case (Catherine Penny) who I have found to have the same high degree of professionalism shown by Michael Frisby. Communication has been excellent, including an early indication of the cost in taking on this litigation. Their approach far exceeds my previous experience of the legal profession, which has rarely been satisfactory.’

‘Michael Frisby is an excellent communicator and followed through on everything we discussed. His quick concise understanding of my legal issue gave me considerable comfort. Catherine Penny has good listening skills & introducing me to outside professionals when the need arose (a barrister and forensic accountant), explaining the reasoning for using these particular professionals. Her attention to detail including following up on things that she required from me. I haven’t experienced this level of detail from any other legal firm I have had dealings with.’

‘As well as being excellent value, they have real insight into how best to pursue litigation and achieve – when appropriate – negotiated results.’

‘I would recommend Cripps as the go-to mid-sized firm in the South East for commercial disputes. The individuals I have dealt with are stand-out specifically for their commercial and litigation nous. When to litigate and when not, and when to instruct or involve Counsel. ‘

‘Ed Weeks is excellent. Joanna Ford is very good.’

‘A strong, capable and experienced team who stand out as efficient and sensible litigators focused on finding solutions for their clients.’

‘Ed Weeks is a highly impressive individual who heads the team and sets a very high standard both in terms of quality of work and client handling. I have also been extremely impressed with Hannah Proctor, an associate in the team who was highly efficient and excellent with clients.’

‘It felt like we were all part of a team, not a client/service provider relationship.’

‘The advice received from DMH Stallard is always clear and either comprehensive or concise (when necessary). They provide excellent value for money whilst achieving consistently good results.’

‘DMH Stallard have an experienced team who we have dealt with over many years. They have extensive legal knowledge and a full understanding of how our business operates. I would tend to deal mainly with James Colvin, Simon Elcock, Emma Pumfrey-Selman, Lucie Thomas and Kelly Mills. They are all a pleasure to work with.’

‘The DMH Stallard team is well-resourced, highly responsive and able to give practical advice with due sensitivity to the risk/reward considerations around potential action. Although my company is an SME, I have always experienced first-rate service that has left me in no doubt that the firm values my business and respects me as a client. We have had a successful outcome every time that I have engaged the firm on a dispute (always around clients failing to pay invoices). On a personal level, all the firm’s contacts are politely, highly professional and reassuringly ‘human’.’

‘Jonathan Compton, a partner, is my first port of call and he is unfailingly helpful and very responsive. His empathy is appreciated in worrying situations. He starts work impressively early in the morning, so has normally sent me a very detailed response to any request before I reach my office. Solicitor Cathryn Culverhouse fully upholds the service standards I have come to expect from DMH Stallard, in being very professional, efficient and empathetic – it is always a pleasure to deal with her.’

‘Fortunately, I don’t know how DMH Stallard compare with other firms apart from the one of the other side of our matter but resourcing . knowledge , communication and practicality were on our side definitely! Thorough, rational and personable – they resolved our issue relatively speedily whilst obtaining a good settlement.’

‘Simon Elcock and Kelly Mills are very personable, bright and practical. Managed our expectations and fears well. Great in a mediation meeting. Adam Williams is a very bright and able young man.’

‘DMH Stallard are an excellent firm and highly rated by all members of chambers that work with them. They punch above their weight for a regional firm and are easily comparable to city firms of greater size. They are efficient in their dealings at all levels and consistently instruct chambers in significant matters in a wide range of practice areas. They are approachable and easy to work with but fight the clients case aggressively if required. They are pragmatic and commercial in their dealings.’

‘Simon Elcock has excellent client handling skills, is very good strategically and is able to see the big picture with cases. James Colvin has excellent judgment and his initial view on a case is rarely wrong. Kelly Mills has excellent with clients and is approachable, a joy to work with and gives sensible and practical advice. Emma Pumfrey is a fantastic associate, extremely efficient and has a great eye for detail.’

‘Brilliant customer service and they really care about the client. In my case I felt that they really cared about me and wanted justice to win out in the end, which ultimately it did.’

‘Deborah Geering recognised that despite the difficulties, I had a case that whilst it was complicated could reach the outcome I wanted. She was first class, determined and knew my case backwards which ultimately made the difference when we reached mediation as the other side were not nearly as thorough as Deborah had been. I had never had to resort to using the law to resolve an issue but in Furley Page and in particular Deborah Geering, I felt confident and reassured at every step of the way. Despite the threats from the other side Deborah always said that we would win in the end and the bullying tactics of the other side were not to be feared. Deborah is a real credit to both her firm and the law in general.’

‘Furley Page is a full service firm of solicitors who delivers excellent legal advice and services comparable to a good city firm. They have excellent facilities, in terms of conferencing (including video conferencing) and have great turn around rate.’

‘I have worked with Peter Hawkes, Deborah Geering. Peter is one of the most experienced solicitors I work with; he always brings an impressive amount of legal knowledge and commercial wisdom to the table. Deborah is incredibly hard working and a very effective litigator.’

‘I am very happy with the team. The response was rapid, professional and expert. The administrative support was excellent and they handled the communications such that key messages were passed on efficiently. I think my case was very complex, but the lawyer assigned quickly came to an understanding and found a good mutually agreeable solution. In summary, during a very stressful time for me, the Furley Page team were excellent and I’m very grateful.’

‘My lawyer Deborah Geering was outstanding. To grasp the detail of a very specific commercial situation so rapidly and effectively and to deliver a solution to the dispute against very tight time deadlines was an exceptional performance in my view.’

‘First class litigation service in the most demanding commercial disputes.’

‘George Crofton-Martin is a fantastic litigator, combining brilliant client management skills with a never-say-die attitude to the most difficult contentious work – totally committed to achieving the best outcome for his clients.’

‘David Hitchcock is an experienced commercial litigator who clearly takes a great deal of care to provide the best possible service to his clients.’

‘Very close attention to detail; good client care; prompt and effective communication.’

‘The team has a commendably wide range of expertise. I’ve worked with members on matters ranging from freehold restrictive covenants to joint venture disputes. The members of the team have always provided excellent instructions and are user friendly. They are the standout firm in the area.’

‘I am always particularly impressed with David Hitchcock, who is now the head of the department. We have worked together on a number of real property related cases, which have proven to be factually and legally very complicated. He is simply brilliant to work with – he’s communicative, helpful and adds real value to the case. He’s also very good with clients.’

‘In general, the team are calm, relaxed and listens well. Other practices show obvious signs of looking for their next piece of business. This is not the case with TWM. Their fees and attitude to managing our expenditure is sincere and they demonstrate the utmost care for our business’ health. This instils trust and comfort with our business.’

‘I dealt with David Hitchock. A true gentleman whose care and diligence towards us shows through in every aspect of his dealings with us.’

‘They provide an excellent service at a competitive price.’

‘A phenomenal team providing a world-class service for individuals and companies alike. I have cause to work alongside repeatedly and the work they produce is outstanding and they punch well above their weight locally, nationally and internationally.’

‘Laura Ware – junior yet far above her years. Very personable, compassionate and has a real knack for things.’

‘I have worked only with Mark Edmonds at Griffin Law so cannot comment beyond him. My understanding is that the firm (through Mark) offers exceptional value for money in the commercial dispute resolution arena, and is a great option for those who want London quality service but do not want to pay London prices.’

‘Mark Edmonds is the most no-nonsense litigator around. Blessed with common sense and a robust approach, Mark cuts through the noise and gives clients straightforward advice, and opponents no quarter. Mark is a pleasure to work with, and a refreshing antidote to the stuffy and slightly pompous commercial litigators it is common to find at some of the larger London firms.’

‘Mark Fleet has been excellent and he has shown himself to be very attentive and sympathetic to the case. More importantly, he seems to have some very good relationships with the clerks that organise barristers’ schedules. He was able to provide an excellent package of young barristers/pupils on the small claims work all the way up to QCs on the work that involved the Court of Appeal. Other larger firms I have dealt with make me feal as though the people are interchangeable. That may be the case with Mark but I have always dealt with Mark and he has made sure that any of the back-office work is done with little disruption to me. He provides a clear analysis of the problem and presents possible solutions.’

‘They unfailingly back their opinions on the outcome of litigation with their own cash. Risk-sharing is in their DNA which ensures that cases are pursued with maximum vigour and imagination.’

‘Donal Blaney is as shrewd as they come – an aggressive litigator in the best sense of the word, he has an uncanny knack of knowing when to deploy the big stick. Mark Edmonds is as good an associate as you will find outside London. He is a master at getting to the heart of a matter and provides clients with the advice they can rely on.’

‘Frankie Tierney was good at explaining the process and possible outcomes.’

‘We have always received outstanding feedback from members who have worked with the firm and we feel they are exemplary in their fields.’

‘The team is highly commercial, diligent and always quick to find practical and creative solutions. They provide a city law firm service in the heart of Surrey.’

‘David Foster is commercial, practical and a pleasure to work with. Very popular with clients. Uses his experience as a mediator to find creative solutions to problems. Chris Darvill is an experienced commercial litigator.’

‘PDT is a professional law firm yet handles all of your legal needs like a family run business. They have expertise in various divisions which we have used over time. We especially used their business law recently in a contract dispute, but have used their commercial team for our commercial property purchase. Their partners work very well together and I feel a real peace of mind every time i visit them. ‘

‘We recently had a dispute with one of our customers, a large North American firm doing business in the UK and was represented by Justin McConville. They had unlimited finances and were trying to bully me and Justin was able to negotiate an even better deal by 10k. When most firms would take the easy solution and settle, Justin went well beyond and had my best interests at the centre of his negotiations. PDT have demonstrated this in all of our dealings over the past 20 years. I have recommend them on many occasions and continue to believe they are one of the best firms I have dealt with while here in the UK.’

‘Alistair Rustemeyer is a superb negotiator who handled our small companies negotiation with one of the most famous, major UK companies with great diligence, honesty and devotion to achieving a satisfactory conclusion for us. I highly recommend him.’

‘Richard Ludlow has a wealth of litigation experience and has a very keen sense of the right strategy. His drafting of correspondence and evidence is excellent and his approach retains commerciality at all stages.’

‘In my 60 year career I’ve dealt with many lawyers. Alister Rustemeyer, from our first phone call over two years ago, gave us the feeling of being part of the family, handling our very difficult multi-national case as though it was his own problem. He had to deal with us, a American client based in Asia, negotiating both with big name London solicitors, French speaking attorneys in Luxembourg and ourselves in Asia to gain funds owed to us on an almost twenty year old contract. It was a difficult negotiation with, at times, disagreeable people on the opposing side. Alistair handled it with great control, determination that resulted in a conclusion that we had agreed to accept.’