Greene & Greene > Bury St Edmunds, England > Firm Profile

‘On the commercial side Simon Ratcliffe is very competent and experienced. I have used him for a number of businesses I work with and he has always delivered an excellent result.’

‘Simon Ratcliffe is very strong – knowledgeable and highly pragmatic. He is keen to understand the businesses he is working with and ask plenty of questions so that his advice is well-grounded.’

‘Andrew Cooper and Neil R Walmsley provide a first-class service – they are great at helping us find commercial solutions on deal structure and understand our business well.’

‘Both Andrew Cooper and Neil R Walmsley are very committed. They are quick to respond and are very commercial.’

‘Trusted partners we have a long standing relationship with – they have a knowledge that supports our acquisitive growth strategy.’

‘Mark Daly is accessible and proactive, we are able to connect him with our commercial team to work on contracts together. He is a trusted professional and great to work with.’

‘The corporate and commercial practice is unique because it is a regional firm that handle complex and high-value transactions. It is a team that can punch above its weight. They are also decent and engaging individuals which always makes the experience much more engaging.’

‘Andrew Cooper is my go-to lawyer at Greene & Greene. He fully understands our business and gives legal advice that is contextually relevant. There are not many lawyers who can apply legal advice in such a way that is pragmatic and has utility. Andrew is responsive and academically sound but also balances this with common sense and pragmatism. Not many lawyers can achieve that balance. He also asks the right questions and more often than not will add a lot of value beyond just the legal.’

‘A high-level of service is provided to high-net-worth clients. The team ably deals with complex and interesting litigation.’

‘A team of city lawyers working outside of London but providing a London service.’

‘Very good with clients and efficient, the team has commercial nous and an ability to know when to be firm with the other side and when negotiations are in order. They also understand when to deal with matters themselves and when to consult counsel.’

‘Rob Adam is very good at working together with counsel to achieve the best result, whether by taking the case to trial or negotiating a satisfactory settlement. Sarah Western is very efficient, knowledgeable and user-friendly.’

‘A very user-friendly and capable team, without the London price tag.’

‘Michael Batty is a first-rate litigator and capable of top London heavyweight work.’

‘It is a pleasure to work with Greene & Greene as they are highly efficient and practical in their approach to disputes.’

‘Michael Batty is very responsive and efficient with excellent strategic thinking and foresight.’

‘A practice with incredible capabilities that could rival any large city firm in terms of knowledge, attention-to-detail and client support. Greene & Greene’s open approach make clients feel they are in safe hands as the team work as one with a reassuring sense of commitment in working towards their clients’ ultimate goals. They provide a cost-efficient and tailored service.’

‘Rob Adam is undoubtedly the best solicitor I have ever worked with and there have been many. He is precise and measured yet approachable and charming. Rob Adam is phenomenally clever and is able to adapt and evolve with a case as it takes on twists and turns. No matter how complicated the situation becomes he remains calm and collected. Rob’s advice is concise and so reassuringly brilliant as he always takes into consideration his client’s ultimate goal, goes the extra mile when required but also remains cost-conscious throughout and constantly re-evaluates the case.’

‘The team perform to a high standard for me as a client, detailing everything from update invoices broken down to the very finest details, regularly updating any items I need to know about and advising me on the best steps forward, calling myself into meetings when they think I need to be there.’

‘This is the first time I have been in this situation and put my trust into those professional people who so far are doing what I consider to be the very best for the family and myself, the enormous amount of work to be carried out and not forgetting those behind the scenes that do the work we don’t see, a credit to all at Greene & Greene, my specific appreciation to Tracy-Ann Moore and Zoe Hodge.’

‘The team at Greene & Greene takes the time to understand the individual and their needs to best serve them as clients. This understanding ensures a good relationship develops and means that even bad or disappointing news can be delivered easily. They excel at being proactive and knowledgeable with the benefit of being able to communicate at a sensitive level for all clients.’

‘Bee Belby demonstrates a highly compassionate level of authority. Bee goes above and beyond to communicate in a manner that is understandable to the client and informative while always giving the decision-making process to the client and space and time to consider all options. Bee really does go way beyond her role to provide excellent customer service in a fashion that matches the client.’

‘I consider Greene & Greene an efficient firm that provides a capable but cost-effective service, especially for clients for whom the risks and realities of litigation are daunting.’

‘Rob Adam is very able, with excellent legal knowledge and skills, and supported by a great team to deliver a formidable and comprehensive service.’

‘Nigel Scase act assiduously on issues for us, remaining utterly professional and patient throughout difficult processes. He and his firm have advised clearly and acted efficiently.’

‘A personal touch with good and prompt communications to clients. The partnership oozes traditional values without being stuffy or intimidating – a difficult balancing act which they deliver with aplomb.’

‘Nigel Scase is considerate, sympathetic and highly professional. I can’t personally thank him enough.’

‘Our US to UK-related assistance required with our wills was handled with ease.’

‘Martine Swaep is thorough, clear in her explanations, personable and efficient. Nothing is too much trouble. The other staff members are all pleasant to deal with also and everything is handled smoothly. We felt confident we were in good hands throughout. Our overall experience was excellent, and we unreservedly recommend Ms Swaep.’

‘All the people that I have met at the firm have always been extremely polite and helpful.’

‘Martine Swaep is exceedingly kind and patient with me.’

‘Zoe Hodge is friendly, helpful, approachable, knowledgeable, responsive and efficient.’

‘What makes the team at Greene & Greene so unique is that we see them as an extension of our team, we know them as people and teammates – they understand our business and operations and we celebrate our wins together.’

‘The employment team at Greene & Greene are my go-to legal advisers for employment. The lawyers are responsive, provide great advice and always leave me feeling assured.’

‘Greg Jones is a phenomenal lawyer. He is a great listener and is able to empathise and calmly advise us on very technical issues. Greg is super responsive and takes the time to fully understand our objectives and issues.’

‘Selene understands us and our business and is able to add a commercial viewpoint to a legal position.’

‘Katie Harris-Wright is good at relating to any business issues.’

‘Selene Holden continues to provide excellent employment advice. She is adept at discussing technical legal issues in a non-complex way and is always ready to give practical advice as well as legal opinion. Selene’s client service is exemplary, she will work long into the night without request to deliver on urgent issues.’

‘Selene Holden and Angharad Ellis Owen are both highly professional but also very supportive.’

‘The range of services Greene & Greene Solicitors offers us and their capabilities across other commercial areas allows the team to provide legal support across all aspects of our business.’

‘They provide prompt responses to all enquiries and good turnaround time to keep deals on track. They take a sensible approach to queries raised forge good relationships with solicitors and clients to keep deals moving forwards.’

‘Jonathan Mathers gives excellent service, never lets me down and always forges a good relationship with solicitors from other companies involved in the deal. This keeps everyone content whilst the legal process progresses in what has become a protracted and detailed process nowadays.’

‘Very professional at all times kept the client informed and up to date with progress.’

‘Jonathan Mathers and his team are top class.’

‘Jonathan Mathers is easy to convey my views and wishes to. I genuinely believe that he has my interests in mind when advising me. He is quick-thinking and responsive in conversations and with all communications being dealt with efficiently. I am sure that he has far more demanding work with other clients, but I always feel that I am his only client.’

‘Good, honest, straightforward, straight-talking individuals who are well-versed in their field. They have strong depth-of-knowledge and a wide-ranging skillset.’

‘Jonathan Mathers is logical, methodical, calm and experienced. He has good communication skills and works well under pressure.’

‘Greene and Greene is an old-school practice where you feel confident that things will get sorted.’

‘The capabilities of every member of the team that I encountered inspired confidence.’

‘Stuart Hughes’ general level of command was most impressive.’

‘Stuart Hughes is phenomenal. He is experienced, bright, practical, and no-nonsense; you cannot ask for a better family lawyer. Emma Alfieri is also a star.’

‘I am regularly instructed by Greene and Greene family department. Their family team is small but industrious, effective, and provide a very high-quality service to their clients. They are always very knowledgeable about their client’s cases, and every step is taken with a focus on achieving the best outcome in the most proportionate way.’

‘Stuart Hughes is extremely bright but very down to earth and a very effective communicator and clients really respond to him. He provides very thoughtful advice to clients, guiding them in the most effective and proportionate way through proceedings.’

‘They have a breadth in the team, which provides for a range of client’s requirements. This means that they can tailor their approach to the individual clients’ needs and wishes. Melanie Pilmer is particularly progressing their offering of out of court solutions.’

‘Emma Alfieri is a a very valuable addition to the Greene & Greene family team. She provides sensible, insightful and helpful advice. She is extremely efficient and client focussed, and is a very reassuring presence at court.’

‘I consider that they are a very well organised and hardworking firm.’

‘The team basically does what it says on the tin, they act promptly, they advise wisely, they represent their client with authority to get the job done. On every occasion they give confidence to us as clients that we are well represented.’

‘Our main dealings are with Hugo Greer-Walker, and what you get from Hugo is total reliability, a friendly ear when needed, sound and consistent advice, and that is really all you need.’

‘Julia Cardy provides timely, courteous, expert and good advice. She does what she promises, and often more.’

‘The Greene & Greene team is well equipped to deal with commercial property transactions. They understand he need for fast paced commercial advice when needed.’

‘Julia Cardy has an excellent work ethic and is always on hand to provide advice and deal with matters when needed. Communication is key in commercial property transactions and Julia’s is excellent.’

‘Greene & Greene are quick to grasp the complexity of the dispute and form a clear path of engagement. Very impressed with the effort, speed and knowledge that they bring to matters.’

‘Sarah Western was excellent in identifying the key elements and then directing her considerable legal expertise and commitment towards her arguments on these elements. This focused and skilled approach was critical to achieving the results we sought.’

‘Great team, hardworking, very passionate.’

‘Rob Adam is a star lawyer.’

‘Very professional providing confidence and assurance matters will be dealt with efficient and thoroughly.’

‘Sarah Western was fantastic, thoroughly and robustly protecting our position with a very positive outcome.’

‘Excellent visible, local profile. Extremely knowledgeable in their field of expertise.’

‘Sarah Western is very professional. Accessible to clients at all times. Goes the extra mile.’

‘They are a welcoming, knowledgeable small city firm, with a strong profile in landlord and tenant work and real property.’

‘Tracy-Ann Moore has a wealth of experience behind her. She manages to be fiercely competitive and will leave no stone unturned to advise her lay client. Rob Adam has strong capability in land law and enfranchisement. Common sense approach. Michael Batty has admirable acumen and commerciality of approach to real property matters.’

‘Good, honest, straightforward, clear communicating individuals who are well versed in their field. Strong depth of knowledge and wide ranging skill set within the team.’

‘Sarah Western is logical, methodical, calm and experienced. Excellent communication skills, works to find alternatives and a solution rather than create a problem. Rob Adam: responsive, calm problem solver who works hard on the solution. Honest with clients and manages expectations well. Strong communicator.’

‘Michael Batty is on top of all the detail, identifies those important areas where counsel input is needed and is efficient in conducting litigation.’