‘Very thorough knowledge of construction law, they think one step ahead and are available at all times which is very reassuring.’

‘I have been working with Steven Hayward and his team since 2014 on various construction related issues, and have found both him and his team to be are very dedicated to what they take on and deal with. I have found the attention to detail that Steven gives in each scenario is commendable.’

‘The practice have obviously selected a strong and experience team that overwhelm any competitor in providing an honest service. Very strong in communication which I have never experienced with any legal firm. Very experienced and informed ensuring a very active and prompt approach to dealing with diverse situations. Costing was very fair and appreciated.’

‘We have had a successful and positive working relationship with IBB Law LLP for over 10 plus years. We have always found the company to be extremely knowledgeable and their lawyers to be highly trained and motivated to get the best results for the client. They are also flexible and have always been able to adapt and tailor their approach to meet our needs and timelines and have always provided us with practical and effective solutions. We have also found their rates to be highly competitive and would happily recommend then to others.’

‘We primarily work with Paul Brampton. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and very helpful at dealing with any of our legal queries.’

‘I deal in the main with Steven Hayward & any staff he brings onto the team. Steven is thorough with very good attention to the small details. He understands my business and how we work and tailors his responses accordingly. He provides a level of comfort and trust that i regard as necessary in my legal team.’

‘Christopher Thompson. Approachable, knowledgeable individual with a good handle on managing the life cycle of a case in the best interest of his instructing client. Communicates well and knows his audience.’

‘Steven Hayward – we could not fault him at any way. From the start he asked all the right questions to understand the case and communicated the best approach that was very amicable. The dispute was then handled in a very timely manner and that was only due to his prompt communication. He lead the dispute throughout which was a huge relief to both the other party and ourselves. His extensive knowledge of construction law was very clear from the start to end which was reflected in the tone of the negotiation and outcome. I valued his commitment and ownership of the case and service to ourselves as a client.’

‘Professional and knowledgeable team, good access to partner level if required.’

‘Kimberley Eyssell has always provided us with succinct and honest accurate advice.’

‘Birkett Long has a number of individuals with deep expertise in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious construction law. In terms of quality they are a match for the big London firms, but they outdo them in efficiency and cost-effectiveness. I have both worked with on a number of cases and have referred others to them.’

‘They have a real interest and professionalism individually and as a team always contactable and quick to respond.’

‘Peter Allen is the standout partner. He thinks strategically and guides clients through complex disputes with great skill. He is always a pleasure to deal with. Suryen Nullatamby is an experienced associate who handles a number of his own cases. He has deep knowledge of construction disputes.’

‘As an expert working with instructing solicitors, clarity and focus from the outset is key to supporting client requirements in contentious construction disputes. Working closely with Suryen Nullatamby it was refreshing from the outset that he has excellent ability to bring together the instructing client with appropriate experts to the develop pertinent technical evidence. Suryen provides significant legal intellect combined with astute commercial advice.’

‘Excellent legal knowledge and client care.’

‘Suryen Nullatamby gives straightforward advice that separates the wheat from the chaff of a case.’

‘Being a small to medium sized construction team means that clients get a personal relationship with the practice, yet feel there are sufficient resources available to deal with their requirements. Larger firms tend to create a feel that there is a lot of fee earners dealing with one matter, whereas at Birkett Long there is generally one partner/associate involved.’

‘I have worked with Suryen Nullatamby, who is a dedicated, hardworking lawyer driven to achieve the best results for his clients.’

‘A willingness to engage at all levels of our business, to work co-operatively and persevere with a difficult client to get things done within the timescales agreed and within strict cost parameters.’

‘Caroline Watkins is effective and reliable with great communication skills. She has always provided excellent and articulate advice.’

‘Caroline Watkins on the construction team at EMW was excellent on a recent project that we instructed her on. Caroline provided clear and useful advice throughout and came up with solutions. She worked within budget and on time and we were very happy with her and her team’s work on this complex matter.’

‘Caroline Watkins was always available to discuss matters as they arose and would quickly follow up on points and speak to sub-contractors/other professionals directly to clarify what she needed and to speed matters along.’

‘A practice focused on client needs, identifying what needs to be done and persisting on doing it for the client.’

‘Adam Davis, an extremely canny operator who knows how to find a way through the thickets of a dispute.’

‘I’ve worked with Palmers over the last 10 years on a number of construction matters. They are a ‘go to firm’ for construction cases and Adam Davis is an outstanding lawyer with an in-depth knowledge of construction disputes. Palmers will always go the extra mile to make sure the case is prepared and presented in the best possible way. I would highly recommend this firm.’

‘Adam Davis, partner. A really excellent lawyer with a good commercial mind, who works extremely hard and always makes sure all bases are covered. Also excellent when it comes to negotiation and finding the best commercial solution for the client in any given situation.’

‘Adam Davis is a no-nonsense lawyer who cuts to the chase of a dispute quickly.’

‘Extremely attentive and hard working team who go the extra mile for their clients.’

‘Adam Davis is an excellent construction lawyer. He is extremely hardworking and investigates all available avenues to secure the best outcome for his clients.’

‘The team has always been responsive, with attention to both detail and requirements of the client. They fully explain each stage of the brief as it progresses, are approachable and ‘user friendly’’

‘The team are personable, knowledgeable and excel in collaboration with clients and experts alike.’

‘The construction team (mainly Chris Whittington) is always honest upfront fair and pragmatic in his advice. I have always admired how flexible they are in the way they work and Chris is very accessible. Chris is always willing to answer any questions we might have and takes the time to really listen. Nothing is ever an issue. I have relied on Chris’s advice immensely.’

‘Chris Kirby-Turner has an expert eye for details. Chris always asks questions that we wish we had asked. Chris provides us with clear sound advice.’

‘The team have provided support following difficulties and eventually contractor insolvency on a scheme that had initially not advised on. At all times we had clear timescales for deliverables, which they always met. They were effective in working alongside our internal team and providing commercial input when required. They worked efficiently and were proactive in providing cost estimates which they were able to adhere to.’

‘Chris Kirkby-Turner (partner) was our key contact and provided most on the advice on this project. I found Chris very commercial and his advice was aimed to get us to a position that would be acceptable to all parties. Early on provided clear advice on ways forward that were easily understandable by non-lawyers.’

‘This practice has excellent team members who can provide support to our needs even at very short notice at times. We found this firm to be very helpful and willing to work late evenings and weekends to support us and the quality of service they provide is excellent. This practice has many contacts with other excellent professionals which make a formidable force.’

‘Chris Kirby-Turner we have dealt with personally and he has provided exceptional service and advice over the last two years. Chris deals with all matters in a calm and professional manner easing the stress levels when dealing with difficult situations. He is an exceptional individual and a pleasure to work with him. Chris Wittington has also provided services in relation to JCT contracts and appointments. He is also another exceptional individual who has provided us with valuable advice.’

‘Very good team to work with.’