‘CRS is an excellent law firm. They provide high quality legal advice at a reasonable cost. They think outside the box and find the best way of dealing with the case.’

‘A highly effective and efficient firm providing extremely good client service with a combination of technical legal knowledge, and sound tactical ability.’

‘CRS’ property litigation team are able to see every possible angle to a dispute, and are quick to identify the best way to defend or pursue a claim.’

‘Always smooth running conscientious service – client needs addressed admirably.’

‘David Haines is a pleasure to work with: he combines an extremely good legal knowledge, with tactical strength and fantastic client skills.’

‘David Haines runs the best property litigation team to work with. He has recruited bright and proactive lawyers who are decent and fun human beings to work with. They collaborate seamlessly with each other on the bigger cases so that it always feels like there is continuity of instructions/information.’

‘Joe Edwards has been operating at partner-level for a number of years now. He drives the strategy on all of his cases, with a clear view of how to maximise the result for his clients.’

‘David Haines and Richard Flenley are exceptionally gifted at delivering the right outcomes for high value clients in complex property litigation. Natalie Deuchar stands out at associate level.’

‘Every engagement with the team at DMH has given me full confidence in their capabilities and ability to assist and deliver. They bring a scale and depth of knowledge to the table that is reliable, comforting and I know that when we engage with them on projects, that they will not only listen to the issues, but understand the importance, timescales, and needs – and deliver on them all.’

‘Offering expertise across the wide spectrum of property litigation, DMH Stallard is a first-class regional operation.’

‘Very well balanced practice with specialists in all fields. Our experience is that they are approachable and efficient and keep one appraised of progress and costs.’

‘Emily Wood is extremely efficient and personable. She has a depth of knowledge in non-domestic rating and is brilliant at communicating difficult issues to clients. An excellent lawyer.’

‘Vanessa Joll is calm, measured and experienced. She gets results through being a top-drawer lawyer and a clever litigator. Kristine Ng is conscientious and sensible. She looks after her clients well and provides a first-rate legal service.’

‘James Picknell is excellent, he explains the options in an understandable way, and generally works very efficiently and quickly. He keeps one appraised of the case all the time.’

‘I have worked with Kristine Ng on numerous cases over several years now. She is extremely capable in her practice areas, handles difficult matters with great calmness and her client management is second to none.’

‘Cheraine Williams, a senior associate at DMH, has consistently provided an amazing and reliable service, and also understands the need to balance costs on a project as well. She is level headed, always responsive to calls and emails, and always thorough in the work delivered. Her property litigation experience is exceptional and I cannot commend her enough.’

‘The team are experts in their field, combining years of experience and knowledge to deliver first class advice.’

‘Good knowledge of the real estate market in their areas of work.’

‘The team has a very good understanding of all litigation related matters, and a very diverse offering that is able to act as a one-stop shop. Most importantly, the team makes itself available at short notice, and delivers a high quality product.’

‘Very efficient, kind and courteous in all communication.’

‘Clare Bellis – a bright lawyer; well-attuned to client needs and pressures; very sensible and pragmatic; depth of real estate knowledge, also informed by professional negligence expertise.’

‘Adam Boyd – an expert in his field. Adam shows great attention to detail while at the same time demonstrating strategic thinking to ensure the best outcome for client.’

‘They are very close to the client and their objectives and provide deep knowledge and practical advice.’

‘Boyes Turner staff have always been polite, informative and efficient when we have contacted them.’

‘Our main interactions have been with Russell May, senior associate, who has handled our access rights dispute with our neighbours. Mr May has always taken time to explain details clearly as they have arisen, has answered queries promptly and incisively and helped us to select a Barrister when we needed to seek counsel’s opinion. Mr May has shown exceptional negotiating skills in dealings with our neighbours who have been very awkward to deal with. When aspects arose that were out of his normal field he was willing to research relevant information/other contacts to get an answer.’

‘I liked that Russell May took a firm grip of my matter and gave sound advice when required without my having to ask.’

‘The firm are all extremely professional and they have exceptional commercial acumen across a variety of specialisms. Due to their expertise I feel they are very good value for money. I feel the firm look at the individual person and ensure they feel comfortable with the case before proceeding.’

‘Russell May is fantastic and I would highly recommend him. When we first opened our case Russell’s customer service was exceptional. Not only did he explain every step of the process to us thoroughly and in a way which we understood, but he is also very professional and knowledgeable in the area we needed him for. Russell has always come back to us in a timely manner and has always been able to answer our questions and worries. Russell is 100% committed to our case and has exceptional commercial acumen. We feel that Russell is an invaluable member of team and offers great value for money. We have total trust in the firm and Russell and would highly recommend him.’

‘Boyes Turner are definitely one of the go to firms for real estate/property related advice and issues in the Thames Valley. The general real estate transactional activity is supported by excellent property litigation and construction teams which are among the best. Always happy to recommend Boyes Turner.’

‘First-class understanding of the issues and brought a calm and pragmatic approach to identifying high quality solutions. Advice has always been very measured and tailored to our specific objectives.’

‘Very experienced and knowledgeable.’

‘The Members of the team that I have worked with are professional and committed to their clients. They combine expertise with an emphasis on client service. Part of their commitment is demonstrated by their desire to understand their clients’ businesses aims and objectives to provide a more tailored service than most.’

‘Very responsive to queries at all levels, from partner to junior. We have always received pragmatic advice at a fair price.’

‘Simon Pestell has been very helpful as we have navigated the difficulties raised by the Covid pandemic. He has always been on hand for high quality advice, has provided clear estimates in advance for any significant work performed and has stuck to those estimates even when the the job has taken longer than he expected.’

‘Thomas Djan-Krofa – approachable, well-versed with the area of law.’

‘Thomas Djan-Krofa is of specific note. He has a real interest in the law and its application. He works well in a team and is accessible and intelligent. In my experience he ensures that any remedies sought are in keeping with his clients’ particular goals on an individual case basis as well as on ‘global’ company policy levels. He adds particular value by actively engaging with his clients and identifying what further services he and the firm can provide to meet their needs.’

‘The team provide pragmatic and commercial advice.’

‘The team are approachable, personable and driven. I am treated in every way as if I were their only client and the service and contact I receive from the team is exceptional. It is a true collaborative work environment and I have never encountered an individual within the team that I am not able to get along with.’

‘Very responsive and pragmatic.’

‘High quality lawyers and breadth of expertise. They give commercial and practical advice to clients with a focus on strategies and roadmaps through problems.’

‘The team generally provide pragmatic and commercial advice.’

‘David Payton and his team – very able and committed team able to handle national matters.’

‘David Payton and Tom Nolan . Practical and give direct advice. Give confidence.’

‘Bryan Johnson – incredibly experienced. He has seen it all before. He never gets distracted from client’s commercial objective and is cost conscious. Thomas Nolan – handles matters with confidence and assurance way beyond his years. His legal analysis is second to none.’

‘We have recommended IBB to several of our clients over the years as we find the litigation and conveyancing teams work together seamlessly.’

‘Jon Mowbray offers effective and balanced advice to clients and makes every effort to settle. He is very responsive and easy to deal with and respected by clients.’

‘I find Moore Barlow LLP to be extremely professional, knowledgeable and efficient. They are always available to answer a query or question, and do so promptly, which in turn gives me great confidence in them as a firm.’

‘I have worked with both the Real Estate Team and the Insolvency & Restructuring Team and they are both very competent teams with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Both teams are good, safe pairs of hands that can be relied upon.’

‘Great strength in depth. Very responsive, diligent and on top of the detail.’

‘Chris Marsden runs a good team.’

‘Susannah Marsh has been excellent – professional, knowledgeable and friendly and exactly the sort of individual you would like working with.’

‘All the team are very proactive, constantly probing the boundaries of the possibilities in order to deliver the required outcome for the challenge presented.’

‘The individuals are all highly qualified, skilled and pay particular attention to achieving the result required from the brief presented. All the staff meet the required deadlines, are pleasant to work with and always available at any time to discuss any of our requirements.’

‘A strong team within a well-known national firm.’

‘I find the practice very helpful yet pro-active. Very knowledgeable in their field.’

‘The individual I know best is Simon Foster, Partner and Head of the Real Estate Litigation (Southern) team. He is diligent, a good lawyer, commercially astute and very pleasant to work with.’

‘Simon Foster is first class. He is very knowledgeable and approachable. He gets to grips with the issue quickly and gives practical advice. He has helped us resolve issues amicably and quickly.’

‘I’ve been impressed with Richard Willcox with property litigation – grasps the issues quickly and well, gives good practical and clear advice, very good customer service.’

‘Aimee Teague is by far an impressive Property litigation lawyer who has our own interest at the forefront of any transaction. She helps manage our whole property portfolio and I can honestly say, she knows our portfolio just as well as I know it myself. A truly inspirational lawyer and glad she is supporting us on our account/transactions, she also makes sure I do not miss any deadlines.’

‘Mark Barley is an incredible lawyer. His advice is thorough and well thought out. He is responsive and has great commercial awareness. I am always confident that I can rely on his advice. His rates are also very competitive compared to other firms.’

‘The team has strength in depth and is adept at allocating the right level of experience to the issue.’

‘Phil Smith and Sophie Squire are approachable and efficient.’

‘For many years we have been associated with the firm. The supporting team are always extremely helpful and professional. One has confidence that any matters needing their attention will be dealt with efficiently and with their full knowledge of the task in hand.’

‘Claire Whiteman deserves special mention as the partner to go to. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a very professional and pragmatic approach when involved in litigation relating to leasehold matters and landlord and tenant issues. Her case presentation for hearings is especially thorough and well structured.’

‘The property litigation department is brimming with talent. In particular, Claire Whiteman and Gabrielle Moffatt, both have heavyweight property practices. All cases are dealt with robustly and with a personal touch. No matter the complexity, cases are dealt with efficiently, with excellent professionalism and clients always return. They have excellent depth within the team. A well led property team has meant that there are various up and coming junior solicitors learning from talented partners and are being prepared to be the next stars. Daniel Dickson requires particular mention. As a result the team can cover all levels of cases from the more routine to the complicated and everything in between.’

‘The level of service and personal attention from the litigation team at Dean Wilson LLP is exceptional. We work with a number of local litigation solicitors but recommend Dean Wilson to clients at every opportunity and without hesitation.’

‘Claire Whiteman and Gabrielle Moffatt are at the very top of their game and are skilled, efficient and highly competent property litigators.’

‘We work with Claire Whiteman. She is the consummate professional litigator. Strong communication skills with clients, responds promptly to requests for assistance, always seeking to avoid the need for escalation in time and costs but, once in court, a formidable opponent. We’d always want her acting for us rather than against!’

‘Highly skilled practitioners in property litigation. Approach is non-confrontational and effective in dealing with difficult people, keeping animosity to a minimum.’

‘In-depth specialist knowledge of the practice area. Commercial and pragmatic advice.’

‘Julia Mactear – straightforward and a brilliant communicator. Gets to the heart of what the client really needs to achieve and focuses on getting there as swiftly and effectively as possible. Mark Banham – calm and organised strategist.’

‘The Field Seymour Parkes property litigation team have incredible strength in depth; they have good commercial know-how and deliver a really great product at a very reasonable price.’

‘Julia Mactear: very bright, diligent and experienced. I have worked with her on a number of cases, from beneficial co-ownership cases to drainage and riparian rights cases, and she has always impressed me with her tactical acuity and easy manner with clients. Mark Banham: recently made up to partner and well-deserved. He is a very streetwise and commercially minded litigator.’

‘They are exceptionally knowledgeable and efficient, but what makes them unique is their unwavering approachability. No issue too big or small, no query is ever a ‘stupid question’ and they approach everything without ego.’

‘David Crockford stands out to me as a particular asset to Foot Anstey. Particularly ‘on the ball’, always at the end of a phone, and gives excellent advice.’

‘Foot Anstey take a holistic approach to dealing with charity property matters and work closely with us to support our own approaches and strategy.’

‘A team with broad capabilities and depth. The size and strength of this practice enables their adaptability to changing requirements and time scales.’

‘I have dealt with Alastair Goggins and a team assembled by him. Alastair has been very engaging and easy to work with, evidently very knowledgeable and capable in his field and a good communicator in all discussions and communications that I have had with him. His team have all been efficient, effective and easy to work with.’

‘Approachable and pragmatic. Get the job done.’

‘My organisation engaged with Gardner Leader on the sale of one and then the purchase of another commercial property. Neither the sale nor the purchase were straight forward transactions. However, GL’s experience and knowledge, including their attention to detail and advice, was such that we have the confidence that there will be no issues over ownership and accountability with either property in the future.’

‘The firm is a strong and growing regional firm with an excellent and friendly team.’

‘I work with partners Michelle di Gioia, Alastair Goggins and Andrew Shipp – all of whom are enjoyable to work with, commercially minded and effective lawyers.’

‘The property litigators at Gardner Leader LLP provide a high quality of service, in a modern, efficient and approachable way. There is a high level of genuine care taken for clients and a determination to achieve the best realistic result, whether that be via a litigated or negotiated result. I would recommend the firm without hesitation.’

‘Andrew Shipp is extremely experienced and remains reassuringly calm under pressure. He is pragmatic in his decision-making and is well prepared to do what is necessary to put a client in the best possible position in any given dispute. There is no cutting corners. He genuinely cares about getting the right result for his clients.’

‘Over the years I have had dealings with 3 different partners/associates due to the complexity and length my dispute has taken. I have found them all most efficient in their work.’

‘Clear concise information provided with regular updates on cases. Staff easy to talk to and personable which is welcomed on difficult cases. Very knowledgeable if they don’t know they will find out and report back.’

‘Machins have more than fulfilled our expectations. They are approachable, responsive and clearly know what they are talking about. As well as their legal support, they have made our lives much easier. We know that we can depend on them and that they are doing the best they can for us. That means a great deal in this area of law.’

‘Although I have worked with several solicitors at Machins, Holly Baker stands out. She is incredibly easy to work with, has a fantastic grasp of tactics and is unflappable. If litigation is war, she is the sort of solicitor that you would want with you in a foxhole.’

‘Holly Baker is very friendly and helpful. All of my experiences with Holly have been incredibly positive, with prompt communication at all times. When I have had to ask Holly for assistance, she has been able to explain the issues that have arisen in an appropriate manner for my level of understanding.’

‘Both Holly Baker and Janice Young are very competent and client focused.’

‘Holly Baker was excellent and handled our case with professionalism and skill. She was very responsive and knowledgeable in her field and resolved our claim as quickly as possible.’

‘Long established, experts in their field. Regional firm size & clout.’

‘Helen Bell – well established, diligent, conscientious and a true specialist. Always goes the extra mile for her clients.’

‘There is good interaction between the property transactional lawyers and the litigation department which was essential for an enfranchisement case I worked on with the firm. Strong specialist knowledge of residential leasehold matters.’

‘Marika Monaghan. Knowledgeable, hardworking and thorough. A pleasure to deal with.’

‘Helen Bell is determined to achieve a good outcome for her clients.’

‘Outstanding property litigation team led by Phil Hind.’

‘Phil Hind – covers a range of property litigation from the straightforward to the obscure, technical and challenging – all with his characteristic calm. An incisive lawyer with a talent for litigation and getting the best outcome for his clients.’

‘I feel that clients who are represented by B P Collins get properly ‘looked after’. Most law firms provide excellent legal advice, but I have a sense that B P Collins really care.’

‘Manjot Dhillon is a truly first-rate solicitor. She provides excellent legal advice to her clients, sometimes in very difficult circumstances, and has a superb manner. It is a delight to be instructed on matters where Manjot has been involved.’

‘Phil Hinds has a wide-ranging portfolio of clients and the ability to achieve commercial outcomes based upon imaginative application of the law.’

‘Great client base, very hard-working and well-organised team who work together cohesively.’

‘Phil Hind is an excellent lawyer and head of department. You can trust his advice. Manjot Dhillon and Elliott Brookes are also very accomplished lawyers who have a keen eye for detail and take pride in their work, and finding the correct answer to knotty problems.’

‘The solicitor we used was very approachable and ready to talk through any problems we had at any time or would call us back promptly if she was busy. She patiently explained the rationale for her decision making. She checked with us to ensure we were in agreement with future actions at each step of the legal process and was prepared to change her stance according to the feedback we gave her.’

‘Blandy & Blandy are an exceptional regional firm with a long standing and excellent reputation for providing solid and practical advice. I have always found them very easy to work with because their messaging is clear and always appropriate. Put simply, they have always been a joy to work with and continue to be.’

‘The team have a number of different people they can call on with different levels of experience. We were kept informed of the costs in advance of any work done for us so we knew what to expect with regard to invoices. The costs were explained in an easy to understand way.’

‘Asma Muneer stands out for trusts of land and cohabitation cases. Her ability to provide detailed and comprehensive instructions is exceptional, as are her client handling skills in what can be extremely difficult and emotive cases. She is always professional and easily able to project to her clients (and me) a positive perspective and outlook.’

‘I have worked with Asma Muneer. She is easy to work with and has always updated me on developments in the case.’

‘Friendly and approachable across all departments.’

‘The legal advice and professional approach that we have received is exceptional. We have needed help with various different employment issues and were kept up to date on the Covid laws and rules. We have also received help with the ending of our current lease.’

‘Herrington Carmichael’s experienced property litigators have a breadth of expertise, enabling them to find solutions to legal problems associated with property in a wide range of contexts. They offer versatility and commercial common sense in property litigation.’

‘From the minute we met Frankie Tierney her advice was absolutely correct and solid. She did a very efficient and reasonably priced job, very well done.’

‘Frankie Tierney at HC was spot on in her advice from day one and read the situation perfectly, I would not hesitate to recommend her to any person in the same boat.’

‘Frankie Tierney is extremely knowledgeable in the Property Litigation area and has the ability to explain everything to you and ensures that you have a full understanding of every step that will be taken. I was kept informed at every stage of the process, which in total took 18 months to settle due to Covid and the Courts not operating. During this time I was always kept informed of all progress that was being made. I was also kept up to date regarding the current costs and future cost.’

‘Frankie Tierney is efficient, compassionate and understanding to your actual personal case. Nothing is too much trouble and you are kept informed at all times.’

‘Frankie Tierney was very professional, keeping us updated and giving us everything we needed to support us.’

‘Frankie Tierney, Adrian Taylor and Mark Robertson are always on top of their brief, and have a full understanding of the legal landscape that their clients will need to navigate to achieve their goals.’

‘I have always found this team to be excellent not only in their advice to their clients but also their balanced view of the case. They are always quick to respond to queries and show a high level of patience in difficult situations.’

‘Extremely experienced in dispute resolution in property rental matters. Expert understanding of the relevant aspects of the legal system.’

‘Robust knowledge and experience in real estate matters. ‘

‘Paris Smith have an excellent knowledge of law relating to a variety of different fields. They are generally highly efficient and their staff are reachable and helpful.’

‘David Eminton – very experienced and competent. Nicola Davies – very capable, good on landlord and tenant matters.’

‘Nicola Davies: excellent in all respects.’

‘They are extremely professional and go out of their way to keep you informed of case progression on an ongoing basis, without having to chase. You can always rely on them to deliver a good result, particularly Lucy Taggart in commercial property issues.’

‘Lucy Taggart always keeps us up to date. Gives very good advice – very active and knowledgeable. An excellent solicitor. Highly recommend.’

‘It was a pleasure working with the Property Litigation team. The team was friendly, very professional, and knowledgeable in its delivery. We particularly liked the well-evaluated options, advice provided, and the recommendations. We always felt confident that the team genuinely had our interests at heart throughout. To our delight, the outcome of the cases handled was favourable and fully met our expectations.’

‘All members of staff, whether associates or partners, are helpful, available when needed and capable of offering constructive sound advice.’

‘We had a very experienced lead partner working on the assignment, supported by a newly promoted partner with specialist knowledge on property issues. The team was very knowledgeable and achieved our assignment objectives very successfully. The standout qualities of the partnership team included its customer focus and demonstrable empathy with our business objectives, along with its ability to negotiate successful outcomes with the counterparty solicitors, which obviated the need to go to court and saved us substantial costs.’

‘Gail Morris: always ready to take the time to analyse the issues and take a pragmatic view of all options.’

‘The team provide an absolutely top-drawer service, equal to any London boutique firm in expertise and efficiency.’

‘Gail Morris is a dream to work with – technically astute, but intensely pragmatic and commercially minded. A tough but fair negotiator, she is equally at home with blue chip companies as with individual residential clients.’

‘The team is very hands-on when seeking to resolve any issues for their clients. I have seen first-hand how the team works together to ensure the best possible outcome.’

‘Gail Morris has an excellent knowledge of property law and her attention to detail is second to none. She will always fight hard for her client’s corner. James Clewlow is a fantastic client-focused partner. He leaves no stone unturned.’

‘Very thorough in their approach and ability to engage with all parties. Diligent and also extremely commercially minded.’

‘From my dealings with Pinney Talfourd they have earned my total trust and complete confidence. My experience is that the whole team’s ethos is one of excellence which results in outstanding performance. They give excellent advice and have regard to the individual’s personal circumstances. It is always easy to make contact with them and I have always been impressed with their quick response time and efficiency.’

‘I was very happy at the speed and efficiency of the team, who were quick and very responsive to my queries and finally concluded the matter in hand to my satisfaction. I was pleased with their efficiency and work they did for me. Would definitely recommend to my colleagues if they need new solicitors.’

‘This team of solicitors are all extremely knowledgeable in their field.’

‘Stephen Eccles has proved his value when dealing with my property portfolio, in particular a longstanding dispute. I had come to an impasse but with Stephen’s involvement, his expertise brought the matter to a timely conclusion. His sound, relevant, concise advice and explanation of my options enabled me to decide which course of action best suited my circumstances.’

‘The solicitor we use is Lisa Eastwood and she is excellent. She is highly professional and is willing to listen to her clients as well as give them her expert advice. She is totally absorbed with our case and does not often have to refer to her case notes as she is very good at being on point from memory and only has to occasionally refer to her case notes. She has been our lifeline throughout a very difficult time in our lives.’

‘Stephen Eccles has great commercial acumen and sees the litigation from the client’s commercial perspective. Good communication skills and excellent at ensuring that transactions get progressed and dealt with in a timely manner.’

‘Oliver-James Topping is very good. I worked with him on a difficult short residential lease problem with a difficult background and he dealt with it excellently.’

‘A strong regional firm with a good property litigation offering.’

‘A well-respected and high-profile team in the Guildford area, reliably led by David Hitchcock.’

‘I have worked with TWM for many years. They are a friendly and accessible company and able to explain complex issues to the clients with ease. Due to the proactive way they deal with cases, I have no hesitation in recommending them to my clients to assist them with disputed matters, particularly as they communicate well and provide my clients with clear, informative direction in respect of disputed matters.’

‘A strong all round team, very able and efficient in delivering for the client, good balance of technical legal ability, strategic and commercial awareness, and client care.’

‘David Hitchcock brings a wealth of experience and practicality to property disputes and is an asset on any case. He gets counsel on board early in a dispute and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Simon Burdett-Dixon is knowledgeable and responsive. He has a good understanding of dispute resolution procedures and manages cases well to ensure that they proceed positively. Simon has a good understanding of the Party Wall Act and works well with other professionals.’

‘TWM has great subject expertise in the leasehold areas we require. They provide timely communications and understandable explanations of matters. They are straightforward and friendly to deal with. Their subject expertise and the application of this to our matters is superior to the three firms previously used.’