‘A truly excellent team of lawyers, with a diverse range of talents and a client-focused practice.’

‘They are proactive in budget setting for their clients.’

‘Very professional service, with a personal feel. Everybody working on my items were very helpful and honest in thier assessment of the case we had.’

‘I particular rate Victoria Callicott who I consider to be excellent and a future star.’

‘Rich Lloyd is one of the best solicitors I have worked with in over 30 years.’

‘The team is made up of different strengths which add up to a great overall offering. We were supported in a very professional and flexible nature which was a credit to the team.’

‘Fieldfisher has professionals working in very specific areas. This ensured that we always spoke to a true specialist of a specific area.’

‘Fieldfisher’s Birmingham practice includes that relatively rare team who can hold their own in disputes against any London-based firm.’

‘Richard Waugh is an excellent lawyer – resourceful and diligent and with a clear understanding of clients’ interests.’

‘A hard-working litigation machine.’

‘Stephen May is highly effective in developing and executing a cost-efficient and effective case strategy, including under considerable time pressure and when facing an uncooperative opponent. At all stages of the case, Stephen developed a robust and accurate view of the merits of the case which helped us make the right decision as to whether to continue to litigate. Very pragmatic and user-friendly; does not suffer fools nor over-complicate matters. Cannot recommend highly enough.’

‘Fieldfisher is punching well above its weight in com lit, and deservedly so. They have some superb quality solicitors, and provide brilliant value for first-rate work.’

‘Jim Sharkey is one of the most sophisticated commercial litigation partners around, and is a superb choice for any heavy case. He’s whip-smart, an excellent lawyer, a superb team-leader, brilliant at getting along with client and managing expectations, and is a first-rate tactician.’

‘Zaakira Allana is outstanding; a first-rate senior associate, and someone you’d be thrilled to have on any and every case. She’s an excellent lawyer.’

‘Good communications; pragmatic advice.’

‘Tom Price is excellent. Very engaged, a good manager of the team and an excellent lawyer.’

‘Susan Wilson was hard working, on top of the detail and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Just a really great team: hard working, fun, and totally client centred.’

‘They understand both the commercial reality and the importance of procedure for effective commercial litigation.’

‘The team is pragmatic and efficient. Very good at identifying sensible and realistic objectives, managing expectations and then planning and working to deliver.’

‘Andrew Leach is clever and insightful – he is a great person to have on your side.’

‘Ben Griffin makes sure that all the bases are covered and is level headed and a calming influence when pressure situations arise. His advice is always gratefully received.’

‘Darren Kenny is bright and efficient and great at ensuring matters progress efficiently and sensibly.’

‘ Their ability to listen and grasp the issues quickly has been exceptional and a real comfort to us that we are embarking on the right course of action.’

‘Steve Allen is the sort of partner that any client would want to have: extremely knowledgeable, calm and good with clients, takes a sensible approach to litigation and runs a team efficiently.’

‘The team at Mills & Reeve have been exceptional to work with and made us feel as comfortable as you could possibly be. There ability to listen and grasp the issues quickly has been exceptional and a real comfort to us that we embarking on the right course of action.’

‘Steve Allen and Preena Lal have been exceptional. Worked as a team harmoniously and made us feel that our case is extremely important to them.’

‘The team are knowledgeable but also extremely capable of summating complex legal issues into exactly what is important.’

‘Shakespeares are one of the most creative and enterprising firms in the country.’

‘They combine wise strategic advice with a cutting-edge and innovative approach to litigation strategy.’

‘Andrew Adams, Ben Humphreys and Catherine Savage have displayed a deep knowledge of the Higher Education sector on a range of matters they have assisted us with.’

‘James Woolstenhulme is the energetic and commercially savvy leader of many of Shakespeares’ most important cases and client relationships.’

‘Driven by the phenomenal Alex Bishop, Shoosmiths has developed a commercial litigation department that any firm would be proud to have.’

‘A joy to work with and operating at the top of their game.’

‘They handle an enormous amount of work apparently effortlessly, always responding swiftly to queries in a clear and concise manner.’

‘Alex Bishop is simply a force of nature and the complete comm lit package. Stunningly bright; an excellent lawyer; a superb tactician; a brilliant team-leader; a joy to work with; and totally dedicated to the client.’

‘Mark Elder is an excellent and extremely organised leader, who has assembled a strong team which allows him to oversee things from a strategic perspective, something which he does very well.’

‘Rebekah Finch is outstanding and possibly the strongest associate in media law at the moment for me. She is a great client manager, a complete joy to work with and always delivers.’

‘Technically strong and commercially aware.’

‘Ian Skinner and Simon Garbett provide pragmatic and outcome focused advice to help bring disputes to a satisfactory close.’

‘Simon Garbett is a really well-respected leader, and has the benefit of excellent, diligent and smart associates like Mariyam Harunah to help run the team.’

‘Mariyam Harunah is excellent in her attention, service and advice.’

‘Mariyam Harunah is very organised, efficient, a very hard worker, and a great pleasure to work with.’

‘Rose Chaudry is good to deal with and strong technically and sound commercially’

‘As Bevan Brittan continue to develop its higher education sector expertise, the firm remains focused on delivering excellent client care. It will look at flexibility in pricing which is beneficial to client.’

‘Gateley is an outstanding regional firm providing in-depth expertise in all aspects of commercial litigation, combined with outstanding client care comparable to the best City firms.’

‘The team have a broad range of experience in terms of industry sectors and this is undoubtedly helped by the number of corporate transactions that the firm advise upon.’

‘The partners are approachable but professional giving you the sense that they are totally committed to the clients case and getting the right result rather than being in it for the fees. The associates share the same work ethos and together there is a strong team spirit.’

‘Steve Goodrham is a Birmingham litigation legend, and for good reason. He is intensely clever and has a great nose for the likely outcome. He is no-nonsense with even the most demanding clients, and is immensely commercial in his approach.’

‘Safeea Shafiq is a very high-quality associate who is not just black-letter smart but also very practical. She works hard to earn the trust of every client, and is undoubtedly future partner material.’

‘The firm has an excellent reputation for delivering a high quality service.’

‘Liz Mulley is on top of her cases and very efficient’

‘Jamie De Souza has the winning combination of being an excellent technical lawyer with great people skills in dealing with opponents and clients.’

‘Helen Briant is formidable in forming strategy and I was impressed by her ability to come up to proposed solutions in litigation; she is clearly someone who understands the importance of achieving the best possible outcome for her clients.’

‘Everyone within the team is very approachable, extremely competent, always accessible and confident in their ability to deliver a great result.’

‘The team is able to hold their own against other lawyers/teams in much larger national and London law firms and they are totally committed to their client’s cause. In my view, they are one of the best litigation teams within the West Midlands.’

‘The outstanding Dean Parnell is a heavyweight litigator, is the man you want in the trench with you fighting your case. He is a great lateral thinker in all disputes and comes out on top all of the time. In every sense he is a real mastermind of a lawyer. Hugely respected in the City and beyond. Down to earth and very approachable.’

‘Dean Parnell is an excellent litigator. Organised, thorough, robust and very effective on behalf of his clients.’

‘Dean Parnell is a very talented litigation lawyer who is first and foremost a problem solver. He is an original thinker with a keen intellect and provides clients with the confidence that they are in safe hands.’

‘A strong team with wide ranging experience of local, national and International commercial disputes.’

‘Gavin Evans is very hard working, pragmatic and sensible, negotiates a good deal.’

‘Nigel Wood is hugely experienced and authoritative’

‘Strong client base in the Midlands area, good legal knowledge and commercial nous. They think in practical, problem-solving ways at all times.’