Greenwoods Legal > Peterborough, England > Firm Profile

‘Claire Banks is excellent in communication, keeping me informed along the way and translates legal copy to a form I can understand and digest.’

‘Personable client management and they work through your needs and issues in a structured way which feels very tailored to business needs.’

‘We worked closely with Victoria Robinson, who is professional, knowledgeable and also shows a real interest in our business and what we need to achieve.’

‘Greenwoods has experienced litigators, adept at handling complex, multi-party proceedings in the High Court. They deal with litigation across a range of specialisms, and as such have the ability to handle disputes involving claims running in parallel in different courts and tribunals.’

‘Huw Wallis is a no-nonsense litigator who keeps a calm head even in turbulent waters. He is both pleasant to deal with and a very good lawyer.’

‘Sam Baxter is a hardworking and dependable associate. He has extensive experience in High Court litigation.’

‘The team has an extremely attentive and detailed approach. I felt totally confident after our first call.’

‘A personal approach: you could tell they really cared.’

‘Huw Wallis is our go-to litigator for tough litigation and Adele Wallis is technically superb and communicates really well with clients and counsel.’

‘Excellent client care and proactive at managing clients expectations including regarding innovative steps on costs management. Their diversity is also excellent.’

‘Huw Wallis and Samantha East have provided excellent service to our organisation over a number of years with an understanding our our requirements.’

‘The employment team simply understand us as an employing organisation and what matters here.’

‘Greenwoods provides a high-level of customer service. They offer practical, up-to-date advice which is explained in plain English!’

‘All members of the team are approachable and helpful – they demonstrate their knowledge and experience when exploring practical options with us to support business decisions. Their advice is straightforward and clearly explained, and they are quick to follow-up if something needs further investigation or a second opinion.’

‘They have developed a good understanding of the sector and nature of institution in which I work, which allows them to provide tailored and pragmatic advice.’

‘Both Siobhan Thomson and Joanna Scally are knowledgeable, approachable and flexible. I value the way they work with me to assess risk and explore options for action in a collaborative way; as a client I feel I am well supported but with full control of whatever process or situation is at issue.’

‘A friendly, helpful team who are always willing and able to help on a variety of employment matters.’

‘Always a quick response from the employment team who always able to work with me to find a suitable solution.’

‘They provide really high-quality advice. They understand the organisation and its needs and have a really good understanding of the risks we face. Siobhan Thomson is excellent.’

‘Clare Harris and Ellen Eley are a pleasure to work with and we are keen to recommend them for their expertise and friendliness. They work so well as a team and their clients are in good hands.’

‘A diverse team, led brilliantly.’

‘Down-to-earth, experienced and friendly.’

‘The team understood our area – public sector – they were helpful to us as novices and explained the terminology clearly. They were collaborative and responsive even if we took time to return or review documents.’

‘Claire Banks was great to work with. She was knowledgeable and helpful in all our dealings.’

‘We were incredibly impressed with the attentiveness to detail and the availability of the team. It was also impressive as they were able to work with several queries and help us quickly by utilising their own internal networks.’

‘Responsive times were really helpful and built confidence. This made the work we did with Greenwoods efficient and reduced stress on our side considerably.’

‘I have worked with the construction law department of Greenwoods for over 10 years. They are my first port of call when we have clients who require legal advice.’

‘It is the very personal and friendly service provided by Lorna Carter and her team that make Greenwoods unique in my experience over many years.’

‘Personal and friendly service by Lorna Carter and her team, service always provided in a professional and timely way.’

‘Lorna Carter provides excellent service. Always listens to the wants and needs and provides solutions.’

‘Highly knowledgeable in the construction contracts management industry. Prompt and efficient.’

‘A uniquely dedicated team who is passionate about the work they offer, very punctual and resourceful.’

‘We value the team’s ability to cover a wide range of issues, from construction disputes to property, company law and data protection matters.’

‘We work with Lorna Carter whose extensive experience of the construction industry, and contribution to our work on standards in the industry, are very valuable to us.’

‘On the occasions that we’ve had dealings with Greenwoods as a team, we’ve always found them to be helpful, friendly, efficient and prompt. Where I’ve had occasion to include my disabled daughter (wheelchair user) in appointments, they’ve always been very accommodating and understanding which is very important to me and, I’m sure, any other clients in similar situations.’

‘In recent times, I’ve been dealing with Rebecca Towey who I would like to very highly commend. I always found her to be efficient, knowledgeable, kind and very patient. I really feel she went the extra mile to understand and fully consider my personal (and quite difficult) circumstances.’

‘The team is well diversified and even has specialist knowledge so I know that whatever query I have it will be dealt with the best person to deal with that subject matter. In addition, they want to help clients and are not focused on fees but on what actually matters to clients and doing the right thing for them. The team are particularly strong in complex probate cases and trust matters.’

‘Rebecca Towey is diligent and thorough in all work that she conducts; a safe pair of hands. Her manner with clients is exceptional. She explains things in layman’s terms and at a level they understand. She is caring and takes the time to get to know the clients. I would have no hesitation in referring anyone to her in the future.’

‘Professional and approachable , knowledgeable and solution-focused.’

‘Amy Castleman has proved unflappable, wholly professional, experienced and extremely knowledgeable, intuitive, managed our expectations, and instilled confidence which made and makes working with her a very easy and comfortable process.’ 

‘Amy Castleman is incredibly conscientious, diligent, responsive, proactive and extremely efficient in every way and has kept us fully appraised.’

‘A talented set of individuals with well respected and knowledgeable partners and solicitors in real estate litigation.’

‘Excellent local knowledge of client’s requirements.’

‘Always available and are able to provide practical solutions and advice for any situation.’

‘Amy Castleman is quite simply excellent. She was always available, diligent, knowledgeable and had time for her client.’

‘Amy Castleman has been incredible, her communication is amazing.’

‘Ian Bowyer and his colleagues were unfailingly helpful and friendly, answering all the questions I raised, explaining the legal ramifications in a way that I could fully understand, explaining options to me and preparing detailed notes’.

‘Ian Bowyer has been acting for me, and I am extremely pleased with his services. He is very responsive and understands my concerns and my attitude to risk. He stands out for his careful handling, and clear (but not patronising) explanations’.

‘Huw Wallis takes the time to understand clients’ business and requirements.’

‘Excellent quality.’

‘The attention to detail was outsanding.’

‘Exceptional legal talent.’

‘Good client-care skills.’