‘The team works very well together and provides a quality service.’

‘Highly skilled and motivated staff and a comprehensive approach to every deal. Solution finders!’

‘The level of service across departments is always high. Turnaround time on work is always very quick but with a high standard still maintained.’

‘Anna Larbi  and Debbie Brown are commercial, accurate, prompt, efficient, knowledgeable and personable.’

‘Very professional, responsive, with superb knowledge and experience. Always available and able to advise on complex matters. ’

‘Very responsive, great attention to detail, clear communication, thorough and will go the extra mile.’

‘Moore Barlow are great communicators and are transparent with the client from the start.’

‘Jolanda is extremely efficient and thorough. My job as a surveyor is so much easier when I am working alongside a solicitor who is on the ball and a good communicator. Jolanda is a pleasure to deal with and really stands out.’

‘We’ve worked with them for over 20 years which I think speaks for itself.’

‘Zoe Owen is an exceptional partner who we can always approach should we need to.’

‘Excellent pragmatic advice, highly responsive, easy to get on with, strength of depth within property team and multi disciplinary capability.’

‘Luc Algar is intelligent, engaging, easy to work with and able to tailor his advice to meet the commercial realities of a deal.’

‘Paris Smith have an excellent track record of retaining talent, which means we benefit from longstanding relationships with team members who really understand our business and the issues that are important to us. Whilst we have one main point of contact for commercial property matters, Paris Smith makes sure that a wider team is available to support us. ’

‘I would not hesitate to recommend the partner I deal with. The speed of the service provided has always been first class.’

‘Many of the staff and partners have been with the firm a long while, which creates stability and consistency, especially when it comes to long-term strategic land promotion.’

‘Lisa Busby is great to work with. She has a sound commercial approach, great attention to detail, is responsive and really understands our needs.’

‘Joanne Spittles is a pleasure to deal with. She is an expert in all legal commercial real estate matters, always providing straightforward no-nonsense advice. She is consistent with her advice whilst always being able to explain more technical matters clearly and in a manner that makes it easier to digest. The same can be said with Victoria Onoufriou.’

‘All of the Paris Smith team have just the right balance between the personable and the professional. Each grasps the required direction of objectives quickly and, in each case so far, has effected the requested outcome.’

‘Stuart Allen has an incredible knowledge of the specialist market and his job. His team is an asset to the industry; highly motivated and knowledgeable staff that will go out of their way to help and support .’

‘I have always found dealing with Paris Smith to be very commercially minded and fast in turning things round. I can’t praise them enough.’

‘Great team with a good mix of solicitors who collaborate effectively. Having completed several smaller deals recently the service levels haven’t dropped at all. The partners provides excellent service.’

‘Good knowledge and always provide a pragmatic solution when needed. Always respond in timely fashion. ’

‘Jon Hobbs  is always available to provide effective advice whenever needed to ensure transactions remain on track and are successfully completed.’

‘Wonderful people, exceptionally talented, very efficient and diligent and very competitive fees. Also highly integrated departments.’

‘A good team with very capable skillsets to cover all property requirements, with a practical and commercial approach.’

‘Paul Hinett is an exceptional and exceptionally responsible solicitor with an incredible knowledge of commercial property.’

‘Peter Swinburn is a true leader running an exceptional firm of brilliant individuals. Wonderfully personable service.’

‘Peter Swinburn is outstanding and very proactive in his service to his clients – very highly recommended.’

‘Lester Aldridge are an excellent firm and have always been accommodating and flexible in relation to their clients. In the last 12 months, in the most trying of circumstances, they have been outstanding. ’

‘It’s obvious that the ethos to put their client’s needs first comes from the top and is embraced throughout the firm. ’

‘The team are unique due their personal approach and their ability to transfer skills and specialties within their business to ensure that all areas of the required work are covered off.’

‘Tom Alder is always able to provide succinct and effective planning knowledge on development agreements.’

‘A very solid team with a full array of skillsets to deal with any commercial real estate matter and to provide expert advice. ’

‘Matthew Barrow has an immense knowledge which, when combined with his commerciality, makes his advice to our organisation invaluable. ’

‘I was amazed by the whole team at Shoosmiths, from senior partner through to the most junior associates.’

‘Mehar Patel is simply superb.’

‘Great knowledge of the sector. Seamlessly blends into the in-house team and understands our key needs, together with the issues that face the sector.’

’Mehar Patel is responsive and commercial; a trusted adviser.’

‘Everyone in the team is responsive and has our best interests at heart. They truly deliver great client service.’

‘The team provide a mixture of professional legal advice, tempered by real world commerciality and delivered in a clear and helpful manner, including a touch of humour.’

‘Jessica Ready has acquired a deep understanding of our internal finance and governance requirements, as well as the unusual circumstances that we have to deal with.’

‘I work with Shoosmiths on a number of areas – lease acquisitions, lease surrenders, lease renewals, dilapidations, rent reviews and more. The team is well resourced with the right number of permanent contacts. They are commercial in their approach and I enjoy working with them.’

‘Well-connected, multi-service sector teams that offer a comprehensive approach to legal advice’

‘Paul Longman is an approachable, efficient and highly skilled solicitor who offers a wealth of experience and an approach that leaves clients feeling relaxed and sure of the advice they have received.’

‘Trethowans have every legal service my business and I require. I particularly respect and admire the firm’s knowledge of real estate and commercial property transactions – no matter how challenging and complicated they may prove to be.’

‘James Kidner has been instrumental to the growth and progression of our business. James has provided us with sound advice that has enabled us to make informed decisions about whether to proceed or not.’

‘Clear, timely and practical advice provided in a commercial and sensible way.’

‘Trethowans are really professional, supportive and unique.’

‘The practice has a strong, property, planning and construction team. They are responsive, ambitious, and  great value.’ 

‘The team is always looking to introduce solutions that will help our business improve the management of our real estate portfolio and transactions. The collaboration tools have allowed colleagues to benefit from a streamlined transaction process.’

‘Nicola Sutton continues to act as a trusted adviser, especially on deals where she will take the time to ensure the client is able to understand the legal complexities and make informed decisions. All of the people that I have dealt with are diligent, responsive and committed to exceptional customer service.’

‘Whatever the matter, simple or complex, there is always some at the right level and with the right experience to provide practical advice and solutions. ’

‘In what have been very challenging times, the service we have received has been excellent.’

‘Carol Phillips is an excellent lawyer, quick to grasp the complexities of issues, incisive, and always providing commercial and creative solutions.’

‘Marina Wickens is pragmatic, available and solution driven. She is sensible in her advice and keeps a cool head under pressure.’

‘‘Irwin Mitchell have a strong depth of talent in their real estate team who are quick to respond and available, when many firms seem unable to attend to work in a timely manner during the pandemic.’

‘They are commercially minded, good communicators, reactive and proactive in getting deals across the line. ’

‘An extremely competent team – led by Tina Webster – who found nothing, in my extremely complex transaction, too much trouble. I could not have asked for anything more’

‘Tina Webster – an extremely competent lawyer giving great guidance to both myself, my partners and her team. Samuel Knight – a very safe pair of hands and great team member. Sejal Patel – a very bright and approachable individual.’

‘I have had a very longstanding relationship with the firm and really like the way the partners understand what we want and remember the history of a particular issue. It means great continuity.’