Thrings LLP > Bath, England > Firm Profile

‘Russell Reeves has the ability to take on huge amounts of information quickly and give a balanced view in a way that is easy to understand the complexities of the situation.’

‘The firm has a fantastic and well-deserved reputation in the whole range of farming disputes.’

‘Russell Reeves is extremely impressive. He has a depth of knowledge in this area and is always superbly calm and pragmatic.’

‘Very experienced and knowledgeable in the area of agricultural disputes.’

‘Russell Reeves is a master tactician and a great pleasure to work with.’

‘I have yet to work with any company that has delivered as well as Thrings. I can absolutely say they surpass all expectations and they do this each and every time.’ 

‘Engaging and authentic. They cut the jargon of the classical ‘law firm’ stereotypes.’

‘Robert James’s depth and breadth of knowledge combined with his commercial instinct makes him a standout. His ability to absorb complex information followed by rapid analysis and solutions puts him among the very best in country.’

‘Great team, with particular experience of insurance-funded matters.’

‘Alastair Govier – incredibly bright and great to deal with. Manages to combine attention to detail with a broader strategic approach which is excellent for clients.’

‘Thrings LLP continues to go from strength to strength in terms of coupling robust legal advice with commercial pragmatism. Thrings are known in the region for their consistent ability to deliver good value for money with exceptional client handling and legal strength.’

‘Romana Derbyshire, a partner in the firm, has a personality and warmth that is infectious, her professionalism and empathy is unparalleled and paired with her first-class legal know-how and commercial pragmatism, it is a winning combination.’

‘The Thrings LLP team punches well above its weight in commercial litigation matters, easily matching larger London based firms in my view. The team is agile and understands its clients’ objectives well. This all translates into a very effective approach to litigation.’

‘Ramona Darbyshire is an extremely effective partner, with a good eye for both strategy and detail. She is keenly focused on achieving the best outcomes for her clients, while remaining easy to work with.’

‘Lawyers from Thrings law firm combine world-class professionalism and quality with clear understanding of local realities so that their clients receive practically-oriented advice in the most client-friendly manner.’

‘Great commercial litigation team that can cover pretty much anything and would have no hesitation in recommending them.’

‘This team work very well together. I have found they provide excellent cover for each other and when advice is given you know all aspects have been considered by experts in their field. They are very good at providing support.’

‘Ramona Derbyshire is a very competent litigator.’

‘Thrings were recommended to me as specialists in debt recovery and they have lived up to their reputation!’

‘I have been very impressed how well this team works together.’

‘They are passionate about providing the best advice to their clients whilst being realistic about their case.’

‘I have found them to be meticulous, responsive and effective in the diverse matters in which they have acted for me.’

‘I have found Emily Prout to be proactive and insightful in her responses to my queries, as well as meticulous and comprehensive in her advice and communications.’

‘Emily Prout provides a balanced sounding board and reassuring presence.’

‘They are technically strong and specialise in this practice area which is a differentiator in some of their geographies.’

‘ I have always found Emily Prout to be thoroughly on top of the detail, technically strong, fair and pragmatic.’

‘ I have found them to be diligent, conscientious and very efficient in dealing with all matters involving Trusts and Trust tax reporting. I would not hesitate in recommending them to potential clients.’

‘Alex Madden is a legal terrier. If there is a legal error in the process or paperwork he will find it and use it.’

‘The team ethos lead by Alex Madden sets them apart from others. The Team are experienced and are always on point with direct and robust advice.’

‘Alex Madden not only stands out on an individual basis but clearly runs an outstanding team. His strength is his ability to bring people together with the right skill set to deliver solutions for clients. Alex sets a very high bar when it comes to client care which he has instilled in his team.’

‘It simply provides a good and efficient service in the areas of planning and environment.’

‘Alex Madden  has always been willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Rosalyn Trotman: She also has a sharp legal mind which she applies to problems – always willing to question what has been said by counsel or anyone else.’

‘The team at Thrings has a depth of knowledge in the estate, rural and property sectors and have developed an understanding of the estate business and priorities and have played a key part in strategic planning working alongside the estate accountants. The partners collaborate across property and trust matters to ensure that they deliver the best possible advice.’

‘The partners involved across the account are responsive and interested in the work in which they are involved and value the relationship and the instructions they have with us.’

‘In depth knowledge of complex contracts at a level not easily found outside of London practices. Good attention to detail, happy to discuss issues and take on board clients’ opinions.’

‘Mark Charter – easy to work with, excellent knowledge of complex contracts.’

‘Appreciation of client commercial as well as legal needs.’

‘Strong, coherent, and close working relationships within their office being able to draw on all their specialisations.’

‘Josephine Taylor is easy to work with, has good attention to detail, is very conscientious, and replies to queries quickly.’

‘Working with Mark Charter is very reassuring, as he has knowledge of a very good breadth and depth of agricultural and estate matters, and it is easy to discuss and debate with him a range of options to specific problems. He is also very practical and understands issues and circumstances of a situation very quickly and is very calm and measured in the way which he presents advice.’

‘Thrings’ family finance team is amongst the very best in Hampshire.’

‘The firm has always had excellent leadership and its offices bring an element of calm in difficult cases. Everyone in the firm is a delight to deal with from the partners, through the associates and down to the support staff. They have excellent technological backup.’

‘The family team at Thrings have a solid, safe, and reliable reputation in Hampshire, in particular, in respect of family finance work. The most senior practitioner, Sally Pike, is hugely experienced in the field and well respected in the area. The team are now also very well complemented by the addition of Katy Barber; a real asset to the team – a star with an established practice of her own.’

‘Thrings are quite simply market leaders for family work in Hampshire. The team is strong from top to bottom and clients know that they are getting the very best service possible. I always feel reassured when papers arrive from Thrings and I know that I will be working as a team with my instructing solicitor right from the start.’

‘Sally Pike is one of the most respected and experienced family finance lawyers in Hampshire. As a result she is capable of handling adroitly cases from relatively modest assets to those where the assets are millions of pounds. She brings the same care and attention to detail to every case and forges excellent relationships with all her clients who quickly repose a great deal of confidence in her. This greatly helps the clients give their best and so achieve the best results. Sally stands out from the crowd for her sense, humanity and compassion.’

‘Kate Barber is a delight to work with. She has that rare ability to be able to put even the most nervous of client’s at ease. Kate is able to grapple with all the challenges of complex litigation and her knowledge of the law, couple with her excellent interpersonal skills mean that she is ahead of the rest.’

‘Sally Pike has been amazing at guiding me through the process of divorce. My divorce is complex and acrimonious and Sally has not only given me the legal support needed but emotionally she has reassured and kept me on track when things have been tough. She is always at the other end of the phone and she has made it clear that she is there to support and help. I am so glad that I have had Sally to help – she is strong, supportive and sensible when handling tough situations yet strikes the balance of advising form a legal perspective and the emotional side that goes with divorce cases.’

‘Kate Barber is a real team player and a rising star. She is always very hands-on and responsive. She is tenacious and creative in fighting her client’s corner. She will often find innovative/creative ways around an issue. She is a real thinker with great client care skills. She is always on top of her game, keen on marketing, and has a very good pedigree having trained and worked in top-tier family firms over the years, before her move to Thrings.’

‘Thrings combine world-class professionalism and quality with clear understanding of local realities so that their clients receive practically-oriented advice in the most client-friendly manner.’

‘The Thrings LLP team punches well above its weight in commercial matters, easily matching larger London based firms in my view. The team is agile and understands its clients’ objectives well. This all translates into a very effective approach to delivery of its corporate and commercial services.’

‘Thrings LLP continue to go from strength to strength in terms of coupling robust legal advice with commercial pragmatism. Thrings are known in the region for being consistent in their ability to deliver good value for money with exceptional client handling and legal strength. They are an assured benchmark of quality in the region.’

‘My involvement with Thrings is on a single case in which they act for a global multinational. The case is technically complex. They have handled it with tremendous skill and are much valued by their client.’

‘The customer interface is excellent, they deliver on time, they explain things clearly and they understand our business. Kate Westbrook has been outstanding for us – thanks Kate!’

‘Kate Westbrook is pragmatic and responsive. A natural and very valued extension of our in house team.’

‘An all round strong team.’

‘Technically excellent, good communicators, strength in depth and easy to work with.’

‘They understand the human interests involved, and are as capable at looking at the big commercial picture as they are at getting into the thicket of legal analysis when necessary.’

‘Melissa George – a real pleasure to work with. She is well-organised, gives clear advice, and will fight for the client’s corner where necessary.’

‘Mark Cullingford – combines staggering analytical skill with superior legal knowledge and a boatload of commercial awareness.’

‘A sound option for all insolvency and recovery instructions. Market leading technical skills.’

‘Mark Cullingford – a great communicator.’

‘Melissa George – Creative and supportive.’

‘Communication and legal advice is excellent.’

‘Kathryn Bew is clearly a first class family lawyer who fully appreciates the issues in her clients’ cases and works effectively to ensure their needs are met.’

‘Above all, the team in the family practice had excellent legal knowledge. They communicated this with confidence and offered great guidance.’

‘Tara Connor-McLaren’s experience and excellent guidance at the beginning of my divorce proceedings set the course for the final settlement. Whilst communications dragged on over 12 months, Tara’s initial assessment of my case was proved correct and she, along with her colleagues, helped secure a very satisfactory conclusion.’

‘Tara Connor-McLaren was superb. Very professional. Any questions or concerns I had she gave clarity to me. And this was done quickly and efficiently. Tara was very quick with correspondence, and one of the great qualities is that it felt like she genuinely cared. She had a personal approach whilst being very professional.’

‘Honesty is what makes them different, that aligned with a good working relationship.’

‘Ability to contextualise the issues and summarise the key problems and solutions from the start.’

‘An impressive IP team.’

‘Megan Jeffries is very knowledgeable with exceptional attention to detail.’

‘I have dealt with Megan Jefferies in a Trademark dispute. She negotiated well on our behalf and came up with a solution that both ourselves and another Party could be satisfied with and which protected our interests.’

‘Great team, seem to work together well. Respond quickly to questions and requests.’

‘Megan Jefferies is very knowledgeable and proactive on behalf of the client.’

‘Thrings’ intellectual property practice strength is evident in their ability to provide candid and commercially relevant advice to their clients, allowing those clients to understand the complex framework and how it can be leveraged best to support larger goals. Rather than seek to dazzle their clients with how clever they are to be working in the intellectual property space, they offer quiet and capable guidance to each client, almost imperceptibly providing support in overcoming barriers which may otherwise derail a client’s primary aims.’

‘Megan Jefferies provides a capable and reassuring voice of calm competence to all clients and associates with whom she works.’

‘The team are super helpful, plain speaking and always there and ready to help. They don’t get into legal speak and take a pragmatic approach to ensure clients interested are met.  Great team and great lawyers.’

‘They take the time, no matter the problem, to make sure we understand the law and our position.’

‘Pragmatic and responsive. A natural extension of our in house team.’

‘Kate Westbrook is pragmatic and responsive. A natural and very valued extension of our in house team’

‘Our only contact has been with Kate Westbrook, and I can say that at every juncture she has given clear, rational and well informed advice. Her communication is outstanding, and she delivers on her promises. As a representative for her practice, she is an outstanding ambassador.’

‘Very practical, commercial and realistic. Genuinely people orientated and build excellent relationships across the transaction stakeholders’

‘The Bristol team is relatively new to us – we have worked with Thrings Swindon for many years and the Bristol team assisted the Swindon team on a business sale. Thrings Swindon have been absolutely brilliant through the years, and Thrings Bristol were also outstanding. The time and dedication that they spent on the tasks was exceptional, and their subject knowledge and attention to detail just fabulous. I can’t thank them and the Swindon team enough.’

‘ITheir dedication to the task in hand was quite exceptional.’

‘Pragmatic and responsive. A natural extension of our in house team.’

‘Tenacious but well respected. Speak plain English.’

‘I think what makes this practice special is the broad span of its advice and also the quick turn-around time for that advice. I’ve asked questions on investing in a start up bank, the acquisition of a hotel, the acquisition of a fashion business, vendor contracts for everything from linen washing contracts to construction management. In every case the attorney in charge has been responsive and well-informed. Also, they like what they do, or at least appear to do so.’

‘John Davies is my lead partner. John is humble, humorous, enthusiastic, smart, and personable. What more could you want in a solicitor? He deflects praise and heaps it in his team members. There hasn’t been a problem he hasn’t been willing to investigate and offer the best legal option possible.’

‘Thrings solicitors are reliable, very capable and of a size to deal with all manner of enquiries. A friendly team as well!’

‘The individual I worked with was a Matt Gilks. He had a sound understanding of Planning Law.’

‘Matt Gilks is diligent, thorough and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Alex Madden and Fred Quartermain are extremely experienced in planning law and most importantly can apply this knowledge to real-life situations. They are innovative, very approachable and helpful at all levels from initial enquiries to legal challenges in the High Court.’

‘Fred Quartermain has been a joy to know. He’s humble, smart, attentive, will to travel when needed. I look forward to continuing our work together.’

‘Rebecca Stanton has shown flexibility, endurance, and a willingness to put in whatever effort is necessary to achieve our goals.’

‘The team at Thrings has a depth of knowledge in the estate, rural and property sectors and have developed an understanding of the estate business and priorities and have played a key part in strategic planning working alongside the estate accountants. The partners collaborate across property and trust matters to ensure that they deliver the best possible advice.’

‘The partners involved across the account are responsive and interested in the work in which they are involved and value the relationship and the instructions they have with us.’

‘In depth knowledge of complex contracts at a level not easily found outside of London practices. Good attention to detail, happy to discuss issues and take on board clients’ opinions.’

‘Mark Charter – easy to work with, excellent knowledge of complex contracts.’

‘Appreciation of client commercial as well as legal needs.’

‘Strong, coherent, and close working relationships within their office being able to draw on all their specialisations.’

‘Josephine Taylor is easy to work with, has good attention to detail, is very conscientious, and replies to queries quickly.’

‘Working with Mark Charter is very reassuring, as he has knowledge of a very good breadth and depth of agricultural and estate matters, and it is easy to discuss and debate with him a range of options to specific problems. He is also very practical and understands issues and circumstances of a situation very quickly and is very calm and measured in the way which he presents advice.’