‘Guy Bastable is excellent – he is well known for his health and safety expertise and environmental crime practice.’

‘This is a very sophisticated and forward thinking firm with good vision. They are dedicated professionals who are committed to their clients. They are friendly and sympathetic.’

‘The most experienced South West firm in fraud and corporate crime; strong associate support; capable of delivering in large and complex cases.’

‘David Hall – excellent knowledge and experience, good judgment, the best in the South West for this sort of work.’

‘Laura Beament works very hard and has exceptional attention to detail, she will often be the one to spot a key point. A real asset to any case.’

‘Guy Bastable is excellent. He delivers at every level – technical, strategy and practicalities. He also drives patiently towards a resolution. He understands the client’s position and provides objective analysis.’

‘David Hall is an excellent solicitor with a fine tactical brain.’

‘A well oiled machine.’

‘In-depth legal and procedural knowledge. Provide sensible clear and appropriate advice. Hard working and available when needed.’

‘Daniel Gill is very good.’

‘Daniel Gill blends in depth legal knowledge with an abundance of common sense and understanding of the client’s goals. He is a very competent advocate. His confident calm manner ensures he is trusted and listened to by benches.’

‘The team have an unrivalled reputation in dealing with criminal actions against individuals and businesses based on alleged breaches of regulations or fraud. Strength across the board ensures the firm are able to provide clients with a full service, including defending actions from regulators or criminal prosecutions.’

‘Daniel Gill is a shrewd operator with experience beyond his years, and sound commercial judgment. He puts clients at ease and delivers reassurance and reliability during what can be the most stressful time in their lives.’

‘The team has an excellent level of client care. Defendants can expect attendance from someone at the team at almost every hearing throughout the trial process, which is increasingly rare.’

‘Daniel Gill is a smart, dedicated partner with a wealth of experience who is always ready to discuss tactics and case management with counsel.’

‘It is rare to have as a senior partner a person who has attained the rank of silk at the Bar and who continues to sit as a Recorder. This gives him, and through him the firm, an edge that many others lack.’

‘Andrew Oldland KC is very well informed on financial matters, especially fraud in the context of Europe and Central Asia.’

‘Nicola Hutchinson is absolutely superb, she is very easy to communicate with and always picks the correct tone depending on who she is dealing with. Andy Lee has an excellent client base and always shows grand judgement.’

‘An experienced and well-organised team of practitioners providing a very professional service across the whole range of criminal law and procedure.’

‘In an incredibly difficult market place for Crime over the past 10 years Reeds have managed not only to survive (which is an achievement in itself) but also to prosper and expand (which is little short of miraculous). They have achieved this whilst maintaining incredibly high standards of service. In a world where others cut corners they refuse to do so.  The same work ethic exists across the firm.’

‘Reeds has strength and experience across the board. They are well set up for the difficult task of criminal litigation in a digital age and always adopt the most thorough of approaches. ‘

‘I work almost exclusively with Andy Lee.  He is a solicitor who attracts substantial clients nationally.  We have worked on large complex frauds together as well as drugs conspiracies.  Andy is thorough, intuitive whilst remaining realistic and practical.  He is a first class litigator and confident in his negotiating skills.’

Stephen Clifford is responsible for setting the tone right from the top. He has incredibly high standards and insists on the same throughout the firm. He is utterly driven to make sure the firm delivers for its clients. He leads by example and has a ferocious work ethic.’

‘The people are very supportive at all levels from partners to secretary. They are very thorough in their approach and showed empathy to my situation.’

‘I was very grateful to Nicola Hutchinson, one of the partners. She listened to me and made me confident in Reeds’ ability to help me.’

‘This team has knowledge of the niche area of sexual offences and indecent images law and also the psychological needs of clients, moreso than I have come across before. They organise professional development conferences and make these accessible to the legal field and wider professionals, inviting guest speakers who are highly regarded in the field. This innovative practice and knowledge really stands out.’

‘Matthew Graham has led on innovation in terms of a psychological assessment pathway/contacts for his clients to consider, as well as promoting wider awareness of the risk reduction and support needs of people with indecent images offences including adults and young people.’

‘Myself and clients have found all staff across the business, to be welcoming, knowledgable and professional in their approach. There is no such thing as a silly question.’

‘I was cared for by Andrew Banks, particularly attentive and supportive. His service occurred right in the middle of Covid lockdown, but he made things work constructively and fruitfully. He accompanied me to interview most helpfully.’