‘A regional powerhouse with a mix of great experience and fresh talent. A very strong team.’

‘Paul Barker is terrific. A brilliant lawyer who is commercially savvy with great commitment to all his clients. Always a genuine pleasure to work with him.

‘Rob Bridgman is excellent. A great choice for residential developers.’

‘Nigel Hampton is very knowledgeable and a partner for the future.’

‘Very experienced and well established leading property litigation team. Absolutely a top-tier firm in Birmingham. Nice people to work with’

‘I have worked for many years with Paul Barker. He is an excellent lawyer. Extremely knowledgeable and truly is a specialist. Very personable and easy to work with. Detailed yet commercial in his approach and leaves no stone unturned. One of the cleverest lawyers out there.’

‘Martin Edwards has vast experience; seen it all, done it all; always looking for the practical, sensible solution. Really nice bloke to work with.’

‘Pia Eames is very experienced, bright, and very tenacious – really fights her client’s corner; very easy to get along with.’

‘The team is knowledgeable and very responsive. Thorough approach to legal analysis.’

‘Matthew Jones and Martin Edwards are great legal advisers who stick to agreed timelines and fees. Very knowledgeable – always keeping the big picture in mind.’

‘The go-to for high value and complex real estate litigation: well-resourced, well placed and very well led.’

‘Martin Edwards, for president of the PLA and a force to be reckoned with. Extremely diligent and with a close attention to detail.’

‘James Fownes has excellent tactical insight and is never phased.’

‘Pia Eames is a partner in the making, and a very intelligent and gifted lawyer.’

‘Nick Shepherd is an exceptional property litigator. His advice is carefully considered and measured. Under the pressure of time critical responses to injunctions he was an invaluable, calm and responsive member of our professional team.’

‘A highly experienced and a commercially powerful team. This firm handles the most high value and complex property law disputes and is one of the leaders in its field.’

‘Kate McCall is a stand-out partner, whose attention to detail, case management, and tactical and strategic awareness are second to none. She does not miss a trick.’

‘The company is very knowledgeable in the area of property law and provides the appropriate information and guidance that enables us, as the client, to make informed decisions in relation to the cost benefits of various options, in particular litigation.’

‘I value their advice and innovative solutions in dealing with complex property issues. They make themselves available to discuss things at short notice.’

‘Phil Scully was great to work with on a particularly challenging issue. His advice was clear, well thought out and ensured the matter was concluded swiftly.’

‘James Coles has been clear and upfront with costs, also minimising costs where appropriate and possible. I personally appreciate the high level of communication and his ability to offer good, sound opinions that is proving to be successful for our outcome.’

‘Browne Jacobson offers an excellent service from the inception of a case to its conclusion. The strong property litigation team is ably led by James Coles. Whilst being a heavy hitting practice which attracts a number of high profile clients, they have a down to earth approach which puts the client at the centre of the case. No matter the size of the case, they will provide an excellent service which is focused on achieving the client’s objectives, whether that is best served through negotiation or litigation.’

‘James Coles is an outstanding litigator. He has a wealth of experience in property litigation which shows in his clear and confident advice. James seeks to understand his client’s key objectives and works out a clear strategy to enable them to achieve their aim in the most cost effective manner possible. This is a skill that some litigators lack as they leave the preparation until too late in the day.’

‘The team at Bevan Brittan think very carefully about which barristers to instruct. They are careful in selecting barristers with appropriate and focused expertise. In the long run this saves their clients costs as the advice that they receive is the best possible available. The Bevan Brittan Property litigation team is also very approachable and client friendly.’

‘Excellent advice and a true understanding of the clients needs.’

‘Cynyr Rhys is extremely knowledgeable, efficient and very approachable. Aside from the complex legal issues, our dispute had a significant political dimension which Cynyr navigated confidently. Highly recommended.’

‘Bevan Brittan are an exceptionally good legal firm who provide a highly professional and cost effective service.’

‘Mark Robertson is excellent.’

‘This team is always responsive and available to discuss potential issues. I feel like I have been guided very confidently through some very technical areas of law with speed and precision.’

‘Mark Robertson has provided significant assistance and advice on many matters for my team and I would be reluctant to seek out anyone else for property litigation.’

‘Excellent team who are all very helpful with a can-do attitude.’

‘Responsive, proactive, and a safe pair of hands. They made sure we understood each stage of the process and always had one constant point of contact for continuity.’

‘Holly Hill was exceptional from start to finish. I would not hesitate to recommend Holly and she would definitely be my first choice of solicitor, should we ever need legal advice again in the future.’

‘I have always found the team to be impressive.’

‘They are efficient in their work and the team are very quick to respond to queries. Holly Lindley epitomises this and I am always pleased when she is allocated the work, as I know it will be done efficiently and to a high standard.’

‘Great breadth of experience and very client-orientated approach.’

‘Michelle Adams is exceptional, as is Stephanie Hadley.’

‘Engaged and persistent in resolving matters quickly.’

‘The team helped to bring a conclusion to a long running and rather thorny dispute. In practice, the issue was not especially complex, but the actions of the other side presented an ongoing challenge. The team worked well with a KC and through mediation to reach a settlement out of court.

‘Michael Green was a reassuring presence throughout the dispute, advising on strategy and next steps and providing great experience and insight.’

‘Laura Vernon is highly dynamic, responsive, and knowledgeable. Tactically astute and added great value to the process.’

‘A very knowledgeable team that will recommend and seek specialist support from colleagues or escalate complex matters as necessary to ensure that the practice provides a high quality service.’

‘Trowers go above and beyond to meet clients deadlines and expectations. In periods of absence they will ensure that all cases are covered by another member of the team. Open and upfront and maintain transparency of billing.’

‘Sundeep Bilkhu is extremely knowledgeable compared to competitors. He’s honest with us. We stated what we wanted to achieve and he got it for us. Very happy.’

‘They are prepared to go the extra mile.’

‘The firm has built-up a loyal client base of land owners and developers and is a strong choice in the region for commercial property litigation.’

‘Kevin Lynch is a savvy litigator. Quick at grasping the commercial realities of a dispute, which helps to achieve excellent settlement outcomes for his clients.’

‘A tight knit well organised team providing an individual service.’

‘Kevin Lynch is the epitome of the approachable solicitor; engaging and excellent with clients.’

‘A very well-respected team in the region, often punching above their weight, and with a superb track record of being trusted advisers for multiple long-standing clients.’