‘Philip Jacques was impressive as to how quickly and accurately he replied to all our queries.’

‘They provide a business professional service, but with a strong focus on personal engagement and they take the time to fully understand the client’s requirements rather than to assume things. They don’t operate a one-size-fits-all methodology, the service is tailored. Brilliant.’

‘Mark Appleton and Derek Ching always respond quickly, politely and with great knowledge.’

‘The Boyes Turner team as a whole appears to have a very strong bond and we have seamlessly been looked after by different divisions whilst all the team have a working knowledge of the subject project.’

‘William Nassau-Lake & Steph Richards think practically and logically through the issues that arise and find solutions. They are always happy to offer advice and assess their advice in a way that explains potential risks to make a commercial decision. We find their ‘hands-on’ approach refreshing. This makes them more approachable, gives you a better chance to explain and debate issues. They are also very flexible and deadline-orientated.’

‘Key strengths would be property experience, responsiveness, reliability and commercial mindset.’

‘Will Nassau-Lake and Steph Richards. Both are easy to deal with, responsive, reliable and are very knowledgeable.’

‘Have a wide area of expertise, always able to answer/respond quickly to questions.’

‘The team is efficient, responsive and helpful. Always willing to pick up the phone and talk through any issues.’

‘Zoe Wright is amazingly responsive, commercially-minded and helpful at all points. It’s a pleasure to work with the team. Sophie Boswell is an extremely assured and capable presence. Her drafting and negotiation are top notch.’

‘The Osborne Clarke real estate and planning team has a number of really top class professionals that are able to give a full service offering across a range of disciplines.’

‘I have worked with them on planning, commercial property and compulsory purchase compensation disputes and the team is universally excellent.’

‘Neil Bromwich is a leading planning specialist and a real pleasure to work with. Anna Fouracre was absolutely excellent and delivered a great result. Finally, John Baird is great to work with. He is quietly competent and always has a useful contribution to make to any legal discussion.’

‘The firm works in a very collaborative way, always ready to listen and explore different approaches. Always very responsive.’

‘Ben Pariser displays all the qualities listed above. He gets to the main issues very quickly and offers clear and concise advise.’

‘The team is very communicative and keeps the client updated on all progress. They quote and bill within their quote. They make sure we are happy and informed.’

‘They are great bunch of people to work with who are professional and make sure that non-legal clients understand the legal aspects.’

‘Not a weak link in sight! A rare thing indeed! They have attuned themselves so wholly to our business and investment approach that they can act for us confidently and exceptionally quickly, which we very much appreciate as this undoubtedly has cost and risk benefits for us. In short, they make my job immeasurably easier and are excellent value for money – what more could a client want?’

‘Nathan Rees is more than just a seasoned practitioner and technical expert, he intuitively “gets” our business, which is more than we can say for most. We trust his judgement explicitly – he has trusted adviser status, and is regarded as an invaluable support to our board in a way few external lawyers truly achieve.’

‘Nick Dalgleish has invested really well in building strong client relationships, building trust, which gives him the edge on transactions and allows him to serve us very efficiently. We have full confidence in Nick and appreciate his commitment to us and our workstreams which can often be multi-dimensional, challenging and drawn out.’

‘Nathan Rees – commercial and pragmatic, doesn’t waste anyone’s time, gets to the nub of the issues and provides clarity with a commercial approach.’

‘The team is led by very experienced partners. I always feel confident in the advice given and consider them to be part of our team. The team is well respected throughout the industry.’

‘Client care is excellent – they are responsive.’

‘John Dingle is an excellent client partner.’

‘Extremely responsive. Thorough advice.’

‘This is a substantial practice. I cannot rate the firm as a whole, but I can recommend without reservation Simon Ralphs who has provided an excellent and skilled service at reasonable costs.’

‘Good lawyers use their legal skills and expertise to add value to their clients’ commercial ambitions and objectives. Bad lawyers add cost and diminish their client’s opportunities. I am pleased to report that the partners I deal with at Clarkslegal are intellectually bright, legally competent and, importantly, commercially aware.’

‘Clarkslegal was recommended to me and I never looked back. Clarkslegal covers several different areas of the legal system, basically, it’s ONE-STOP practice, I will defiantly recommend it.’

‘Simon Ralph is very experienced in any property matters, he has a wealth of knowledge, and I have taken his advice. I also worked with Pierre Dutton. The whole team stands out.’

‘The team is available whenever required, always has an answer to my queries and if they are unsure will speak to someone else within the team that has the right knowledge. Very efficient at getting deals over the line and meticulous in their work.’

‘The individuals that we work with are very personable. They are interested not only in the work that we provide for them but us as a company and individuals. They understand the intricacies of our company, that makes them stand out from competitors.’

‘The time spent to understand the client and the property. Communication is tailored to suit the client and how they are able to best respond.’

‘They never fail to come back to me with the correct answers, they are prompt. polite, professional and nice to deal with.’

‘Jonathan Foulds is exceptional at his job, when things look impossible he always comes through. We feel very comfortable when contacting them.’

‘Tim Read demonstrates genuine interest and care to do the best job. Problem solver and works well with other firms/key stakeholders to overcome hurdles sensibly to achieve the best outcome quickly and effectively.’

‘Jonathan Foulds is a highly responsive, knowledgeable and personable individual. Jonathan is quick to grasp situations and is forward-thinking in his execution of technical advice.’

‘Jonathan Foulds is very easy to work with, he explains matters carefully and ensures that we understand the risk involved in each decision. He is pragmatic while also being a safe pair of hands, which enables us to take on the right projects, and to reject projects that are too risky.’

‘The team works closely with us on each project as an integral part of our land acquisition process. They understand what matters to us and they escalate the important issues early.’

‘Great depth of knowledge in the team. They appear to have come across most of the issues that arise and are therefore able to deal with them quickly and efficiently.’

‘I think the most important thing for me is the availability of the team. Their fees are fair and reasonable and transactions are dealt with in a timely manner.’

‘Michael Higgin is thorough, patient, and a pleasure to know and work with.’

‘Joe Preisner is excellent. All of the people there are.’

‘Excellent, friendly, and exceptionally competent team.’

‘I can say with certainty that the team is excellent. They are not only knowledgeable and supportive, but also responsive and proactive. They bill us clearly and transparently, the portal we have access to is extremely useful and they work with us continually to improve how we collaborate.’

‘Philip Gray and Kelly Sawyer are both approachable, available, supportive, and communicative. For me their understanding and appreciation of the fact that I am not a solicitor, and their subsequent willingness to translate complex legal matters into everyday language without having to be asked, is really refreshing – they are great to work with.’

‘The property team is very client-focused. As a client I take the fact that the team has good legal knowledge for granted, I look for committed and original thinking lawyers. The Oxford property team provides this approach and their innovative solutions to problems are extremely valuable to my business.’

‘Laura Brown deals with the more esoteric and complex property matters and her clear thinking and ability to deal with unusual situations without being phased is impressive. I also respect the fact that Laura knows when to call upon colleagues when a specific matter requires a specialist.’

‘Maxinne Endicott and Melissa Coleman in the conveyancing team have diligently and professionally dealt with a significant number of plot sales, often on sites that can be quite challenging. Their patience and communication are essential to me.’

‘Suki Hardy is an absolute stand-out partner, who has a fantastic practice acting for US tech companies active in the UK. She is a meticulous technical real estate lawyer who faces off against the Magic Circle on a regular basis.’

‘The commercial property team does big ticket complex real estate acquisition and letting transactions. They have very clever lawyers, who are excellent at collaborative working both with their clients’ other advisers and also with the other side(s) to find solutions to get the deals done.’

‘Karron Whitter is extremely thorough, is an expert in her field, and is always available to answer queries.’

‘Tim Blackman is available for discussion when we need him. He has proven himself as diligent and insightful. We consider ourselves fortunate to work with him. Without exception, we have never needed to contact his partner and, unless timing prevents it, if Tim is absent, we wait until his return.’

‘A dedicated team that can cover all aspects of commercial property solutions from purchases, sales, to leasing. A professional and efficient operation.’

‘All correspondence and queries answered swiftly and efficiently. Richard Buckeridge and Tim Blackman have always been efficient and worked within prices quoted to bring projects to completion.’

‘The practice appears to embrace diversity. The team is supportive and knowledgeable and has a broad range of legal attributes. Tim Blackman is personable and very diligent and breeds trust.’

‘Tim Blackman is excellent to work with. He quickly understands client priorities and needs and preferred means of working. He is personable, honest, hard-working and diligent. Richard Buckeridge is very knowledgeable.’

‘Great market knowledge with an understanding of the commercial aspect of contracts as well as the legal points.’

‘A broad interest is shown across different areas and a good knowledge of emerging sectors, particularly the impact of fast-paced market environments as well as the move to more sustainable property and infrastructure. Charlie Seaward and Justin Winterbottom have been a great support in getting agreements over the line.’

‘Pennington Manches is able to advise and deal with a very wide range of legal matters related to our commercial property business. I am impressed with their commercial knowledge and always aware of the current market. They are able to help us with their wide legal knowledge.’

‘Justin Winterbottom is outstanding. He deals with things promptly and is always there if we need any immediate advice. He is very professional, highly knowledgeable and is happy to speak to anybody involved. He makes things for our business run smoothly and is an absolutely pleasure to deal with.’

‘We’ve been very impressed with the work of the commercial team. Every fee earner who has worked on our cases has been diligent and responsive and very capable of dealing with the sometimes complex nature of work.’

‘I’ve worked with a number of property lawyers and firms and feel HCR is exceptional in the work they provide.’

‘Proactive and gets on with things at a fair price.’

‘Lewis Djemal is always available and gives great advice and finds a way to get it done.’

‘Subject matter expertise. Quality of communication. Speed of response and bringing matters to conclusion.’

‘Sneh Parekh has been excellent in all our dealings with her, going above and beyond.’

‘I have continued to use SE for property work, and transactions with inherent difficulties are dealt with in a very satisfactory way. SE continues to punch above its weight and provide city standard advice in the provinces.’

‘Simply the key feature is the way in which the lead partner understands how I conduct business and that the client contact has been adapted and moulded for me. Andrew Woods gives me outstanding service regardless of project size, and has ensured that other departments feed back to me in the same way.’

‘We were recommended to Andrew Symington and have been very happy with the excellent level of service he has provided.’

‘Full range of strategic land skill set. Knowledgeable and approachable and user-friendly for landowners, charging rates are clear and transparent and most importantly sensible.’

‘We have received excellent advice from Emma Daniels which has been implemented with great efficiency and a friendly and very professional attitude.’