Barr Ellison LLP > Cambridge, England > Firm Profile

‘First and foremost, the team are completely tuned in with their clients. They show great respect, are extremely courteous, reliant, empathetic and genuinely go the extra mile to support. Communication is handled very well and in a manner and at a level the client can relate.’

‘Any legal jargon is explained leaving the client confident that activities are understood and being handled in a highly experienced manner. That ensures they stand out from the crowd especially when I compare to other customer-facing companies who’s level of service is lacklustre in comparison.’

‘The team are professionals, very knowledgeable and you can trust their judgement 100%. Emma Truin raised our level of trust with the team. She must have worked incredibly hard during the handover period considering the colossal amount of documentation attached to the case. We should mention also, Charlotte Dixon who has supported us greatly with various administration tasks.’

‘Having gone through a very traumatic period of our lives, I can honestly state our pressure was eased and stress levels kept to a minimum knowing we had (and continue to have) a reliable, friendly, hardworking team fighting our cause.’

‘Emma Truin leads an excellent team in Barr Ellison’s personal injury department specialising in high value traumatic brain injury claims. The firm is sufficiently small for the personal touch but has great talent and experience in the personal injury team.’

‘The firm took a very personal approach from the very first meeting. The initial meeting was undertaken in very trying times, the solicitor made sure that we were ok and explained the whole process in detail and words that I could understand even though my brain was not functioning given the circumstances. Once I had engaged the firm, they made sure the we were kept up to date with all developments right through to it’s conclusion’

‘Their personal approach and understanding of the trauma that we were going through as a family. Their explanation of the process and how they were going to undertake the case, the steps that needed to be taken and full explaining any legal terms.’

‘Mark Copley has been most helpful and approachable at all times.’

‘Sarah Martin and Karen Anker provide a top class service at this firm. The quality of their work and advice is, in my view, impeccable.’

‘Sarah Martin really cares about her clients and she does in fact go the extra mile. She has complex work which she handles with real skill and diligence.’

‘A boutique team. Focus on holistic support of client when going through the process of litigation.’

‘Sarah Martin: thinking of every possible avenue a case could travel. Gives unrivalled level of support to clients. Clients always feel they have a team 100% on their side.’

‘A very experienced family team in Sarah Martin and Karen Anker. Both very well respected within the Cambridge family law community and beyond.’

‘Karen Anker is an exceptionally proactive, dedicated and extremely talented family lawyer/collaborative practitioner. Her quick mind, extensive legal knowledge and ability to think outside the box has led to her being respected as one of Cambridge’s finest collaborative practitioners. She will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of the best possible outcome for her clients.’

‘Sarah Martin is a knowledgeable, approachable and empathetic solicitor who is adept at calming any given situation. A versatile practitioner with a gentle manner that hides a steely focus to get the best for her clients.’

‘A very experienced family team in Sarah Martin and Karen Anker. Both very well respected within the Cambridge family law community and beyond.’

‘I moved to Barr Ellison four and a half years ago on the death of my husband and they have seen me through all the complexities of probate and existing trusts in a way that was efficient, sympathetic, and speedy. Barr Ellison have given good advice and are diligent in helping me to obey all legal requirements’

‘Francis Durrant is extremely prompt in acting on requests for advice and action. I feel I can rely on him to deal with complex matters on my behalf. He has pursued matters to do with properties, inheritance, and wills, as well as my personal affairs.’

‘I have used this firm on two occasions. I found the service to be first-class with rapid delivery and no unnecessary or unclear charges. Solicitors were always available by telephone.’

‘Chris Jones was our primary contact. Efficient and approachable . Went the extra mile to provide an excellent service.’

‘This professional practice in the heart of Cambridge provides personal attention for the private client with expertise across a range of areas.’

‘Kelly Peck dealt with our transaction and way leave in a very professional manner.’

‘We have a good relationship with the Barr Ellison LLP (Cambridge) team, finding them to be attentive, thorough, and efficient. On top of this, we would say the team show good use of problem solving and are well organised.’

‘Individuals from the Barr Ellison LLP (Cambridge) team have stand out qualities which include offering a caring and considerate attitude towards us whilst providing balanced views. With this, we have good well established relationships, working together to stride forward.’

‘In our experience and opinion Barr Ellison are the best commercial property lawyers in our area. They have always given us the highest quality advice and a feeling of being their only client, despite no doubt being very busy managing caseloads. As a charity we have had some complex and critical deals which BE have always handled calmly and achieved a successful outcome.’

‘Elizabeth Deyong is regarded as one of the pre-eminent commercial lawyers in the area. She has trained Lucy Harrison brilliantly, and we now mostly work with her; she is unassuming and diligent and gets the work done efficiently and as good value for money as she can, as she knows our situation.’

‘Able to overcome any obstacle thrown in their way. They have the ability to make you feel comfortable asking questions when in doubt and taking time to explain.’

‘Able to handle a diverse range of commercial property requirements with ease, including multi-stakeholder promotion agreements of varying complexity. Glass half-full approach with can-do attitude.’

‘Lucy Harrison – truly impressed by what she was able to take on with two parallel transactions without dropping anything at all. A superb service.’