Boyes Turner > Reading, England > Firm Profile

‘The team has provided a high level of support and advice over the last few months where we have needed to address a number of HR-related issues. Each of these issues has contained very specific details that have required careful consideration – the advice provided has allowed all of these issues to be addressed.’

‘Barry Stanton continues to provide high-quality advice and support – his innovative suggestions to address particular issues has allowed successful solutions to be reached in a number of difficult circumstances.’

‘The approachability and quick turnaround are what we really appreciate about this firm. They are very responsive with the required skill which greatly assists a busy in-house team.’

‘Andrew Whiteaker – excellent in providing prompt, practical advice. He is able to get to grips quickly with complex law and scenarios. Very approachable and willing to assist. He is a trusted adviser to us and we are always happy to put him in front of the in-house client directly. He brings bags of experience and delivers advice in a way that is easy to understand.’

‘Helen Goss – practical, great to work with, very pragmatic, no nonsense lawyer.’

‘Michael Farrier is a true powerhouse in Employment law practice. His deep, intelligent thinking, influenced by global commercial practice enables him to advise in a way that few others can. He can read situations quickly, commercially, and is always the first person to spot the gem in an argument that will often become indefensible for the opposition. Quite simply, he is the legal partner I continue to choose time and time again – because there are simply very few who are better!’

‘Boyes Turner has a very well-regarded employment team for good reason. They have excellent clients and are able to pool an impressive resource of knowledge.’

‘A genuine specialist department within a multi-disciplinary regional powerhouse. Quick to react and always with pinpoint accurate advice. Experts in their field led by Phil Smith and Oliver Fitzpatrick.’

‘For me they are the unparalleled best insolvency specialist; often punching above their weight and outwitting far larger organisations.’

‘Oliver Fitzpatrick is always responsive and equally comfortable providing highly technical analysis or commercial advice. Always my ‘go to’ solicitor. Highly personable and very easy to work with.’

‘Phil Smith is an incredibly experienced head of insolvency; again equally adept at being commercial or highly technical.’

‘Strong team with good strength in depth.’

‘Phil Smith is a very experienced and commercial lawyer.’

‘Oliver Fitzpatrick is a very good young lawyer. Proactive and commercial.’

‘Susan Brown was our solicitor, treated us with the utmost respect and was very professional at all times.’

‘They listen to me and work with me, they are considerate, polite and encouraging. Very personal in their approach.’

‘Polite, considerate, quick to respond. They go above and beyond to ensure I am up to date and informed.’

‘Dealing with complex multifactorial cases, there is strength in the legal analysis and understanding of claims, but also clear precise instructions which do not infringe an expert witness independence.’

‘Claire Roantree has been an exceptional solicitor, intellectually decisive but also thoughtful and caring towards her clients.’

‘I have found the Boyes Turner personal injury team to be a very well-run effective operation with knowledge and experience, which enabled them to bring our case to a very satisfactory conclusion.’

‘Our case was handled by Kim Milan, who has demonstrated the highest professional standards throughout, combined with the evident determination that the client’s needs must come first.’

‘The team continues to provide excellent advice and support. The attention to detail and prompt turnaround of matters sets this team apart from others.’

‘Attention to detail and personal service levels… many years of collective experience is invaluable.’

‘Rachel Duncan. She makes the effort to really understand client priorities and then goes the extra ten miles to deliver them. In my experience her ability to do this is rare in private practice.’

‘They were very responsive from start to finish during a complex transaction and their high standards of work were not disrupted by the pandemic.’

‘Nick Carter is exceptional and provided all the support needed to meet our requirements and kept us updated every step of the way with very commercial and practical advice.’

‘Very personable, nothing is too much, can be contacted at most times of day. Mark Appleton and Derek Ching particularly.’

‘Personal service. Quick response times. In depth legal knowledge. Not inclined to over extend when faced with a weak case – they will tell you exactly what your chances are.’

‘A good, cohesive team delivering sound advice combined with a clear understanding as to commercial realities. Many firms offer lip service to this last point, Boyes Turner understand that some compromise is necessary and work with the client to arrive at an optimal position from both a legal and commercial perspective.’

‘Special thanks to Mark Blunden. Obviously he understands the legal landscape but he has an ability to listen and frame problems in a simple, concise manner. His ability to deliver is quite impressive too. Witness his ability to dig a domain name out of a bankruptcy court in America when others had failed.’

‘A good, cohesive team delivering sound advice combined with a clear understanding as to commercial realities. Many firms offer lip service to this last point; Boyes Turner understand that some compromise is necessary and work with the client to arrive at an optimal position from both a legal and commercial perspective.’

‘Boyes Turner has been a truly trusted and valuable partner to our business from day one when we were simply a start-up with a concept and no resources. We were valued as much as any other long-term client would have been – the partners and associates within the practice pooled resources, time and connections to help get our business off the ground and we have never looked back.’

‘Chris Dobson and Mark Blunden have both been stand-out individuals with the firm for us, Chris especially has been a great support throughout our working relationship. He has on many occasions been able to bring together teams or contacts to resolves issues we have faced, or gone away to research a problem to find a resolution. Many of these times he has given his time freely and without hesitation – we are very grateful for that.’

‘Great and efficient commercial advice at a good price – much cheaper than London firms.’

‘Very clear in their advice – very helpful billing structures.’

‘Stephen Baker is an excellent and thorough litigation lawyer.’

‘The firm has a broad commercial savvy which informs the strategies that they offer their clients. They are able to identify cost-effective solutions or directions even when litigation is the only option.’

‘Russell May has a very clear way of explaining things which helps get to the heart of things efficiently. He brings a very sharp mind to his clients’ cases but in a pragmatic, not academic, way, which is appreciated by clients and counsel. He attends to the nuts and bolts, as well as the big picture.’

‘Boyes Turner were extremely helpful and explained the process very clearly.’

‘The Boyes Tuner team were very capable. Russell May (our designated partner) was exceptional and a class act throughout.’

‘They are a great team, run by Donna Goddard, who is a very organised manager and a credit to Boyes Turner.’

‘Personal touch, professional, great advice at every stage of proceedings.’

‘Donna Goddard – very efficient and immensely experienced.’

‘Laxmi Patel has a calm and measured approach. She communicates well with parents and instils confidence in others.’

‘Rachel Allison was a godsend to our family. I can imagine that many disabled children are now getting an education they deserve because of Rachel.’

‘Laxmi Patel and her team didn’t let us down. Laxmi was so important in helping our family. She was a rock in a stormy sea.’

‘Caring and attentive with an unbiased approach to guide their clients to make the best informed decision that they can for their child.’

‘Laxmi Patel and the team offer an exceptional service in appealing Education Health and Care Plans. The team provide a compassionate yet commercial offering and provide Deputies with the clarity and understanding of what is needed both in respect of why any appeal is in the client’s best interest, but also a clear explanation of the likely costs and benefits.’

‘Boyes Turner’s team is made up of passionate professionals who are empathetic, highly skilled and knowledgeable with regard to Education and SEN Law. The solicitors are extremely experienced in their field and work efficiently and effectively to support their clients through what often is a highly emotional and difficult time.’

‘Rachael Allison is an extremely competent solicitor who is knowledgeable and incisive. She has a particularly strength in communication and liaising with expert witnesses.’

‘Lydia Dunford is extremely thorough and thoughtful in her approach.’

‘Really committed to its clients and offering a full service. Ruth Meyer and Alexander Wright. Alexander is a real rising star with an excellent reputation. His work is commendable. Ruth is excellent with clients and has grown a significant team‘.

‘Boyes Turner explained everything about the complexities involved in court proceedings. It was efficient and there was clarity. Alexander Wright explained everything in great detail and guided us through the complexities of the court proceedings in a very professional manner‘.

‘Very efficient and caring service that supports clients and facilitates the process of COP access. Very up to date in terms of legislation. Offers an all round supportive service. Ruth Meyer; Charlene Hughes‘.

‘Experienced Team. Ruth Meyer is the stand out member of the team‘.

‘From my experience with the Court of protection team at Boyes Turner it is very client focused and very supportive of clients. The lawyers are very proactive and responsive to their clients needs. Ruth Meyer  provides a seamless service to clients, very supportive and always responsive to the clients’ needs‘.

‘Very well organised. Great team work with good leadership. Understand clients’ needs. Good use of technology and generally a model legal practice. Alexander Wright has been a rising star for a number of years. He has this year been appointed a Partner and there can be no better person to be so appointed. He has great technical skills but also great emotional intelligence with both clients and his legal team‘.

‘The Team is very client focused and gives a high level of attention. The lawyers are meticulous in the level of detail in all aspects of  work and highly professional. Ruth Meyer heads up the team and is very committed to her clients and works tirelessly to ensure they receive the best service possible. Charlene Hughes is also a very diligent solicitor and a pleasure to deal with‘.

‘Very knowledgeable team that works together to provide a very positive outcome for clients. Alexander Wright and Ruther Meyer stand out as a class act with very detailed knowledge of their subject. No stone gets left unturned in pursuit of the clients’ needs‘.

‘Well-established firm with excellent client relationships.’

‘We have belief that those we have dealt with are diligent and function with complete integrity – they are always polite, open and considerate.’

‘This is a high quality, innovative team delivering the kind of work and client service normally only experienced from niche London specialist private client firms. Intelligent, accessible, hardworking and capable of handling the esoteric while being approachable and client friendly. ’

‘Ally Tow is exceptional. I often recommend her to friends, clients and other legal professionals. She is never fazed, can handle all types of clients and inspire confidence, is always prepared to get stuck in, deadlines are never a problem and she is both innovative and prepared to take on unusual issues. She exhibits the perfect degree of robustness without straying into aggression or unnecessary confrontation. ’

‘The firm has a strong trusts and probate practice, with a good home counties client base.’