Trowers & Hamlins LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

‘Considered and technically strong but able to forge consensus on joint venture issues.’

‘Nick Harrisingh provided professional, prompt, and knowledgeable support during our acquisition. Nick is a calm and unflappable lead. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Strong Middle East presence. Good partner interaction – personable team members.’

‘Highly knowledgeable team able to articulate legal requirements into plain English and provide and discuss options for compliant delivery of projects.’

‘Personable and contactable individuals who can provide practical advice and support.’

‘I have worked with Trowers on a number of projects and they have always been forthcoming, helpful and provided excellent support (within very tight timescales). Compared with other law firms, I find T&H very approachable and their billing is always reasonable.’

‘Amardeep Gill is an absolute pleasure to work with.  He is very approachable and is happy to discuss any matter himself, whether small or large. What I really like about Amardeep is that he will always remain involved in the project  to ensure that the best service is provided, (rather than simply allocating to another member of the team). He has a great personality and has a way of managing expectations.’

‘Strong service and knowledge of the sector.’

‘Excellent advice, particularly Sarah Gooden going the extra mile.’

‘As a firm, they provide well-rounded advice on social housing related matters, including finance, development, governance, procurement, etc. There is a dedicated client partner in keeping in touch about sector development, training, etc.’

‘Naomi and Lara have been very efficient, responsive, direct and effective in closing a number of agreements in record time. I trust their advice and capability in social housing finance-related matters.’

‘Very efficient professional and knowledgeable across all areas of registered provider’s legal requirements.’

‘Approachable, available and efficient.’

‘Market-leading expertise on regulatory and other advice provided to registered providers of social housing and local authorities.’

‘Rob Beiley – highly experienced and the sector expert on registering new social housing providers. Accessible and helpful. Authoritative, but also very pragmatic and works closely with clients to identify solutions that work for them. I have always found Rob to be imaginative and more likely than most to come up with novel but workable solutions. Fantastic knowledge of the underpinning law and regulations. Very well networked.  I could make very similar comments about Scott Dorling in relation to local authority housing work. Unparalleled experience and knowledge. He gives the impression of already having dealt with every imaginable problem.’

‘They have significant experience and capabilities in social housing sector. This is beneficial to us as we work with many housing associations and local authorities.’

‘We deal primarily with Amy Shaw. She is extremely good. Very measured and is on hand when needed.’

‘The key strengths of Trowers’ team is in their understanding of the social housing sector and registered providers. Their advice always reflects the social objects and purpose of the sector, balanced with the regulatory requirements.’

‘Ian Davis and Robert Beiley – both particularly responsive and supportive, helping guide us through balancing social objects and regulatory requirements.’

‘The team are professional and extremely knowledgeable and are always well informed about the sector and also the status of our company.’

‘Amy Shaw is thorough, responsive, dedicated and formidable in representing her clients interests.’

‘Trowers are agile and quick to respond to urgent matters. They will provide clear and concise advice on complex matters unlike many other solicitors in the sector. They will manage a file and progress matters to a conclusion on the timescales instructed. They understand the need to balance risk with getting business done.’

‘I have mainly worked with Darren Ashworth, whom I have found to be accessible and highly competent at dealing with a wide range of land and property acquisitions and Section 106 and development agreements.’

‘Excellent understanding of the challenges facing the social housing sector and supporting associations to navigate through such challenges effectively.’

‘Partners are knowledgeable, supportive and accessible.’

‘Highly qualified multi disciplinary team who are very client focused.’

‘Very responsive and they totally understand the need to be commercial as opposed to strict legal interpretations.’

‘Ben Neary has dealt with multiple transactions in a timely and thorough fashion, bringing in other experts where necessary such as tax.’

‘The practice offers a “London” level of expertise at a local level with a local level of pricing.’

‘The Trowers team for Dorset, Devon and Cornwall are excellent. They are responsive, highly proactive, and unlike many other solicitors are always happy to pick up the phone to opposing solicitors to talk through complex issues. They are also very good at cutting through the more peripheral issues and getting to the heart of any problems during a negotiation which makes the transaction process far more expedient. Lastly, whilst not necessary a demonstration of their legal abilities but more a customer care point, they stand by their initially quoted fees even if ‘time on the clock’ exceeds the initial assumptions.’

‘In particular I would recommend Nicholas Burt; he has an exceptional attitude to the work (extremely thorough, diligent and quick) and his clients.’

‘They have a huge and diverse reach, both in terms of geography and disciplines. The team interact with one another to meets all client/stakeholder needs and ensure that all parties are kept “in the loop” to achieve a successful outcome.’

‘The team at Trowers is extremely knowledgeable about Islamic finance products and structures. They provide a quick turnaround time. Their advice is always clear and to the highest professional degree. They are considerate of cost which is much appreciated by the bank.’

‘What makes the individuals at Trowers stand out is their knowledge and ability to provide business friendly solutions all while protecting the bank from any legal risks. They are cognisant of the way the bank operates. They have commercial acumen which is not always easy to find in the market.’

‘Trowers is a truly global law firm with great capabilities within the real estate and Islamic finance fields.’

‘Long history and support for the sector.’

‘They are thorough in their due diligence, knowledgeable in their work, subject matter experts on both the instrument and regulatory requirements in various jurisdictions, pleasant and easy to work with and available at any time.‘

‘Trowers and Hamlins is the standout firm advising Retirement Communities and extra care housing providers. In addition to its specialist expertise on the real estate side in this sector, it has complementary specialisms in building safety; employment and HR for social care providers; and intellectual property. In our view Trowers really “gets” the needs of the sector and the key risks and opportunities for providers.‘

‘Our lead contact is Kyle Holling. He is an expert – approachable and importantly always ready to think outside the box and consider new solutions and the impact of legal changes.’

‘We have received excellent advice when necessary from Kyle Holling and his team. They respond immediately and are proactive.’

‘The team at Trowers pull out all the stops to get the results we need. No matter the deadlines or the complexity, they have the skill and commercial nous to adapt to the situation. We feel like they are close business collaborators on our deals: they understand the key drivers and they prioritise a quick, successful outcome above any legal points-scoring. Fast, tech-savvy and responsive, they are willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Julien Allen is an outstanding lawyer. He wastes no time, acts quickly and decisively and owns and commands each transaction. He is also very responsive and adaptable. He differs from other lawyers in his judgement in negotiations about when to dig his heels in and when to choose the path of least resistance to get the result. I particularly value how he becomes a key part of our team and how he makes sure he is always at our disposal.’

‘Samir Nathwani is a fantastic associate. He works harder than anyone I have met, is always proactive and is excellent at developing great relationships and building trust with us. One to watch in the future, fast developing into partner material in my opinion.’ 

‘My experience is that the team takes the time to understand clients’ needs and then ensures advice is tailored.’

‘Darren Ashworth is my main contact. I hold Darren and his advice in very high regard.’

‘Very professional and yet approachable at all levels.’

‘Emily Aggett: professional, understanding, strong guidance at all times. Great empathy despite difficult and trying circumstances. Not afraid to stand up for the client. Clarity of information and clear direction.‘

‘Practical, commercially focused legal guidance, delivered in a personable and friendly manner. Always responsive. Give clear guidance that helps us understand the levels of risk associated with decisions, rather than simply just reciting the law. ’

‘Highly responsive, understand client requirements and our business.’

‘They provide quick responses with good legal advice.’

‘John Turnbull has provided excellent advice over a number of years and helped deal with some difficult employment issues.’

‘Dedicated team of people who always call you back promptly in response to questions and matters.’

‘John Turnbull is concise, to the point and gives excellent support for us to manage our HR matters within the company.’

‘I have worked with Trowers for many years because of the quality of customer care and service. Clear communication has led to a position where breadth of advice and options are widely discussed before a transparent quote is received. Then additional services are known about if they become relevant and again are quoted and instructed. Where client management is normally dealt with by a key contact the full range of services is available and other team members are brought in when needed. These strengths when combined with a proactive deadline meeting approach make Trowers a legal partner of choice.’

‘Jack Frier is probably known to most South West developers and HAs. What is surprising is that he is able to give so much time and individual attention to the scheme that you are working on at the moment, that it feels as if he is dedicated to it; but clearly has far more on his desk. Practical advice and problem solving on top of doing the job are key benefits of working with Trowers and Jack Frier in particular. ’

‘The firm is a go-to source of expertise in a wide range of areas but is particularly strong in relation to advice on housing grant and regulation. It offers reliable advice on all land related issues and is good at getting things over-the-line and in accordance with business critical deadlines.’

‘Dependable, reliable, responsive – able to provide tailored advice ’

‘Strong practice with a focus on Housing Association issues.’

‘Friendly, very experienced, easy to deal with. Take a common sense approach.’

‘Jack Frier continues to provide an excellent service. Their knowledge of our industry is exceptional as is their commitment to working within the timescales we require.’

‘What sets this exceptional team is apart is their ability to consistently work in their clients’ best interests. The team are incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and diligent. Even when approached with queries outside their areas of practice, they are able to swiftly access in house advice, resolving issues from the outset’

‘The team are a real pleasure to work with!’

‘Digby Morgan is commercially astute and pragmatic. He is a confident and calm negotiator who is able to secure appropriate remedies for his clients.’

‘There is very little that they haven’t dealt with previously and are not phased by anything out of the ordinary. They try to adopt our working practices and approaches to cases so they feel like an extension of our in-house team. They understand our business and our values but offer practical advice and solutions.’

‘They are approachable and contactable, particularly Yetunde Dania. Dorota Pawlowski is also incredibly approachable and practical.’

‘They are very responsive, particularly on short notice when we have a serious case. Through lockdown they have supported us with obtaining injunctions –  that has been a difficult task but they have been brilliant.’

‘Yetunde Dania provides a great service; we talk cases through and her advice has helped me deal with some really difficult cases. Yetunde has always passed on her experience to my team members and arranged training sessions for the team – this has led to us being able to prepare our own in-house injunctions and has saved the business a lot of money.’

‘The breadth of talent shown by this team is incomparable. Their ability to provide commercially sensitive and strategic advice is first class, and ensures that their clients are able to navigate through the litigation minefield safely.‘

‘They deliver total transparency on fees, and work seamlessly with other teams across the firm on associated issues.‘

‘Trowers are very sensitive to the commercial needs of their clients.‘

‘A very diverse team, whose lawyers have a wide range of experience. They are also open to innovative billing arrangements, such as partial CFAs and litigation funding.‘

‘Trowers and Hamlins have provided outstanding legal support on contentious matters, including procurement challenges and contractual disputes.‘

‘Lucy James is highly responsive, provides practical and strategic advice ,and is always on hand to support. Equally she ensures we have full access to the associate(s) working on the matter.‘

‘Navinder Grover is a ferocious litigator and a deft strategist, seeing issues and potential opportunities long before his opponent, giving his clients an ability to negotiate from a position of strength every time. He never fails to deliver.‘

‘Alex Burton and senior associate Michael Rhode are strong on legal analysis, nimble and responsive to clients’ needs.‘

‘Lucy James is very pragmatic and has excellent judgment in terms of what is likely to work in Court and achieve a result that is of real benefit to her client.’

‘I think what particularly makes this team stand out is a combination of real knowledge of the sectors in which their clients operate (eg social housing or local government) and an excellent understanding of the theory and practice of general public law.’

‘Lucy James at Trowers advised me with respect to a judicial review challenge to an admissions decision. She was highly responsive, strategic and realistic with respect to her advice.’

‘The team at Trowers pull out all the stops to get the results we need. No matter the deadlines or the complexity, they have the skill and commercial nous to adapt to the situation. We feel like they are close business collaborators on our deals: they understand the key drivers and they prioritise a quick, successful outcome above any legal points-scoring. Fast, tech-savvy and responsive, they are willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Julien Allen is an outstanding lawyer. He wastes no time, acts quickly and decisively and owns and commands each transaction. He is also very responsive and adaptable. He differs from other lawyers in his judgement in negotiations about when to dig his heels in and when to choose the path of least resistance to get the result. I particularly value how he becomes a key part of our team and how he makes sure he is always at our disposal.’

‘Samir Nathwani is a fantastic associate. He works harder than anyone I have met, is always proactive and is excellent at developing great relationships and building trust with us. One to watch in the future, fast developing into partner material in my opinion.’ 

‘My experiences of dealing with the firm has been excellent. They are positive and commercial in their advice. The advice has been assured and user-friendly. I was also impressed by their availability and responsiveness even though our demands for legal advice have been quite sporadic but urgent when they arose.’

‘The firm gives wide-ranging advice, which is vital to a large organization that needs a variety of services.’

‘Capable of working collaboratively as part of a wider deal transaction. Good reporting to get funders comfortable.’

‘The firm gives wide-ranging advice vital to a large organisation that needs a variety of services. The teams work together to give assistance across the whole project.’

‘The team has a broad range of knowledge and skill at all levels.‘

‘They are responsive, commercial and thoughtful in their approach to litigation and dispute resolution, and open to collaboration.‘

‘Nick Levy and Rachel Kerr are both very responsive, proactive, quick to act and calm in a crisis.‘

‘Trowers’ strengths and key capabilities lie in understanding the new legislation and having a practical understanding of how to apply it to a various property classes in a way that achieves the owners’ specific objectives.’

‘Unlike other firms of property litigation solicitors, their knowledge of the new Electronic Communications Code enables them to handle complex cases in a simple and efficient manner.‘

‘There is a huge collegial spirit amongst the team. They are busy and have a very diverse cross-section of work. They also have a very diverse team and attract talent who are not only very good lawyers, but who are also team players and easy to deal with.‘

‘Paul Marco and Nick Levy are heavyweight property litigation partners with superb reputations.‘

‘Emma Barnfield already is a star who is making an impact, especially in telecoms.‘

‘Trowers and Hamlins have a particular presence in the ski market. The team undertakes all kinds of travel-related work, both for claimants and defendants and insurers. Clients return to them again and again because they get a first-class service.’

‘Bronwen Courtenay-Stamp knows everyone in the travel world, and is liked by all. This enables her to operate very effectively with opponents, experts, barristers and judges. There’s nothing she doesn’t know about travel law.’

‘Ian Brown has great judgement. Tom Sampford has absorbed the house style and is very effective too. The legal executives and paralegals are all excellent.’

‘Communication is excellent. I always know what things are going to cost and I always know what they need and I always know what they expect of me and what I have to do’

‘They understand my business. ’

‘We found all the staff with whom we dealt to be extremely professional and helpful.’

‘All queries were dealt with in a prompt, courteous and efficient manner. Unfamiliar procedures were explained and made easy to understand. We were very impressed with the availability of staff to answer queries.’

‘An excellent national coverage with local connections makes this practice very well placed to service a range of rural and agricultural clients effectively and efficiently. ’

‘Nicola Janus-Harris is very focused on the client’s needs and has excellent knowledge of the sector. Her expertise ensures the clients get the right results.’

‘The team at Trowers gave us a service that felt bespoke and personal. They were involved in all forms of communication with the parties we were dealing with.’

‘Trowers and Hamlins’ dispute resolution team conduct serious and high-value disputes claims, both in the UK and abroad. The core of their work is fraud, breach of duty and shareholder claims where they are amongst the best in their class.’

‘The team has been great at guiding us through a difficult and contentious process, clearly setting out the choices we need to make as trustees, and the risks and opportunities involved in each one.’

‘Chris Recker (senior associate) really took his time in accurately drafting emails for us and making the necessary tweaks and adjustments to ensure we were always conducting ourselves to best possible standard and that we were always covered.’

‘Jamie De Souza – senior associate – is a future star and has a great eye for detail. Clients appreciate his focus and drive for excellence.’

‘Excellent team and working relationship.’

‘A good team doing solid commercial work with a few stand-out individuals.’

‘Jamie De Souza: For me the standout senior associate. He’s a responsive, well organised but thoughtful litigator.’

‘A solid team of people who respond well to client requests ’

‘Fiona Thomson is my main contact. I find her efficient, professional and she has an engaging style.’

‘We only started using Trowers & Hamlin within the last six months but so far have been impressed with their attention to the commission in hand.’

‘We have dealt with Fiona Thomson for many years and have not been disappointed since her move to Trowers & Hamlins.’

‘The Trowers team are always quick to respond and succinct with their advice.’

‘The individuals are always responsive to phone calls and provide swift responses to email when required. They chase opposing solicitors regularly for updates and always provide feedback whether or not a response has been received.I would recommend Fiona Thomson.’

‘Chris Plumley has been brilliant at organising a the legal support we need at short notice and this has never compromised the quality of the service. Always excellent people.’

‘Responding to short notice requirements often without clear instructions, the team are always willing to work with us to find the best solutions.’

‘A great proactive team with a solid structure.’

‘Paul Scott is an excellent construction lawyer – he tells you how it is and gets on with it.’

‘Very knowledgeable construction litigation team with a wealth of experience across the industry from contract award to completion. Invaluable advice given on contract disputes and enforcement procedures from a client and contractor perspective.’

‘A very personal experience given from the lead and also we coordinated and communicated to the wider team on all aspects of the case.’

‘Engaged partners that are always available. Have a real interest in trying to understand your business.’

‘Very commercially-focused advice. The team really understands the key business issues we face and provides sound legal advice accordingly.’

‘Strong construction and real estate advice, able to source technical queries. Practical advice given with clear experience in the issues and matters they handled.’

‘Key benefit was being able to get advice on planning and local authority matters from someone with expertise of the process.’

‘The team has a comprehensive knowledge of the charity and not for profit organisations and therefore is able to support decision making with appropriate and relevant advice and guidance. During the pandemic the team has introduced regular webinars on key topics that have been helpful, informative and collaborative. Members of the team take time to understand our challenges, whether that be resources, governance or the sector specific operating environment‘.

‘Emma Burrows and her team are like an extended part of the Leadership team here. The lawyers are trusted advisors and do not sit on the fence when giving advice. Their advice is clear, pragmatic and they will always seek to establish what outcome we are seeking and provide such advice in a timely trusted way. They are our go to advisors for all complex ER matters. Emma Burrows – she fully understands our business, she is a trusted advisor and most importantly to me she provides legal advice which I understand‘.

‘The advice is detailed, comprehensive and specific to the questions asked for the situation. Even if a number of people end up being involved there is handover between them and consistency of advice. The advice is helpful and gives useful recommendations. The lawyers are professional and always act appropriately in a trusted manner. They respond in a timely way with detailed and comprehensive advice that meets the needs, making useful recommendations. Everyone we have dealt with has been knowledgeable and trustworthy. We have had support from Emma Burrows‘.

‘Approachable, very knowledgeable team. Practical advice and discussion on legal considerations and options available for bringing forward projects’.

‘Very contactable and willing to assist in any way possible’.

‘Individuals in the team have all come across as being very personable, professional and practical in their advice and support’.

‘We used Trowers for legal advice when contemplating starting a new school. Advice passed on to us was clear and concise. The feed back to the governors was excellent.’

‘Trowers had a quietly assured, joined-up confidence.’

‘For me, it is their ‘can-do’ attitude and client-focused approach to finding robust legal solutions for a range of planning issues throughout the planning process, including public inquiries.’

‘Great team who apply their minds and work toward the goals of the client. Professional and great advisers.’

‘Jacqueline Backhaus – expert knowledge and advice given in a timely manner.’

‘Supportive; go the extra mile.’

‘Flexibility and taking the initiative are standout qualities. The team is very knowledgeable and can bring in experts in related fields to assist when and where necessary.’

‘All the partners are extremely knowledgeable in their respective fields and bring this expertise to bear constructively.’

‘The team have an excellent understanding of the sector nuances and are able to support negotiations in respect of banking and debt capital market products. Thorough understanding of the legal process.’

‘Eleanor James has excellent knowledge of the debt capital markets from a legal perspective which enables her to support complex transactions in a short time period. Always makes herself available to answer questions, even out of hours. This comprehensive knowledge and flexible approach allowed us to advance from starting the documentation to launching the deal in just 4 weeks.’

‘Strong customer focus and offer a ‘human face’ rather than relying on a corporate brand reputation.’

‘Their individuals have been sensitive and supportive to the pressures our SME company has experienced in delivering the projects. Suzanne Benson has a really effective style and this works through her team.’

‘The most recent schemes have been pretty complex deals and have been managed by Ru Anwar. Ru is very pragmatic and proactive. She will prompt and chase me for information to move matters forward whereas I find that I am the one doing the chasing with other practices.’

‘We have a very positive working relationship and find that the staff in this team will go the extra mile. The team are very thorough and you feel confident that the advice they give has been well considered.’

‘We work mainly with Lynn James and Sm Coward as we deal mostly with leaseholders. They are both extremely approachable and know their stuff! We feel confident that they have considered all aspects of any case we bring to them and are also available to give a quick piece of advice.’

‘Trowers & Hamlins has a very strong team and full service offering.’

‘Moad Giebaly is one of  the best corporate lawyers I have worked with. Self assured, confident, calm and commercial, he runs his client relationships and mandates as a seasoned and senior partner. Moad has a great knowledge of corporate real estate and Islamic finance transactions but has also advised on investments, corporate restructuring and general matters. He is responsible, responsive and committed to the best possible outcome for his clients. Simply put, Moad is a joy to deal with.’

‘Very well managed and resourced team: this is how to delegate. There are no endless calls with everyone on them. The people who need to be doing things are all doing them when they need to be, with strong communication across the team as to who is doing what and what is left to do etc.  This must (I assume) significantly reduce costs for the client whilst ensuring a complex and difficult case is moving forward efficiently and effectively’.

‘Helen Briant is very realistic, commercial and focussed on the client’s objectives, which never slip from view’.

‘Elizabeth Mulley is an impressive senior associate. Joined the team and the case late and has got on top of a large amount of detail in a difficult legal area very quickly’.

‘Well managed and superbly led providing top-level City advice’.

‘Alex Burton has seen it all and is operating at the top of  his game on London and Middle-Eastern disputes. Well supported by Sam Robinson and Chris Recker’.

‘We use the pensions team as our go to outsourced pensions specialists. They are incredibly responsive, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Martin McFall and Rebecca McKay are fantastic. They are incredibly responsive and provide thorough advice which is always pragmatic and commercial. We value their advice and they are a pleasure to work with’

‘Excellent banking lawyers and true experts in the field of real estate finance given the firm’s unrivalled credentials in all things property. Trowers has real estate in its DNA and its banking and finance team reflects this. This is a real USP for us. Also, we find them more agile, commercially savvy and responsive than any of their competitors. Finally, they offer solutions and work shoulder to shoulder with us until a fix is found. They come off the fence and give seasoned strategic guidance rather than merely presenting lists of issues with oceans of options.’

‘One of Trowers’ strengths is that it provides a wide range of services that not all law firms can offer. It can give advice covering a diverse range of commercial activities and provides a joined-up approach. The expertise available in the firm means that advice is provided on a range of activities such as financing, development agreements, land acquisitions and grant agreements, with an approach that ensures that advice is given but the client still makes the decision.’

‘They are a cohesive and unified team and they have delivered significant support to us in a time when any finance or transaction was made difficult by the pandemic.’

‘High-quality, pragmatic and approachable team. Strength in depth within the team.’

‘Key staff are always available and easy to converse with as many have been with the firm for a number of years. Hard work, long hours, targets met and a touch of realism which is sometimes required in negotiations. Good technical knowledge is obviously a pre-requisite. Building a long-term relationship with the firm/staff is key and I have personally benefited from this over a number of years.’

‘Very quick, both in terms of getting the commercial drivers and the key elements of a given deal and also in terms of service delivery – turning in drafts, following up, expediting matters and making the deal happen without delay.’

‘Chen Ikeogu is a superb communicator, often dealing with complex matters, and provides advice which is clear and concise. Chen is extremely knowledgeable and provides advice which is easy to digest and interpret and implement.’

‘Chen Ikeogu is very experienced and provides an exemplary level of service to us in terms of both skill and dedication.’

‘A focused team run by Caroline Hayward with expertise and experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Clients have the benefit of direct partner contact for most cases in my experience.‘

‘Caroline Hayward is an experienced, pragmatic and commercial litigator with expertise in non-contentious matters. Will always go the extra mile for the client.‘

‘Alice Gould is extremely strong on trade mark matters.‘

‘As a whole the firm is very professional and also very user friendly, with the team being focused on getting the right result for the client and at the same time being easy to talk to and able discuss technical matters in practical terms.‘

‘Caroline Hayward is very pleasant and professional. She is very responsive and always delivers good advice in a succinct and friendly manner.‘

‘Alice Edwards is exceptionally efficient, fast, and courteous.‘

‘Trowers & Hamlins were able to provide invaluable early stage advice on how we might approach a complex matter and we willing to constructive engage with our insurers.‘

‘Excellent people who go out of their way to meet client needs. Commercially astute. Good negotiating skills. Good value for money compared to London based lawyers.’

‘Highly qualified with considerable experience in their field. Highly motivated to get best results for the client. Excellent people skills.’

‘Very responsive team. Thorough expertise and professionalism. excellent quality of material delivered.’

‘Adam Berman and Steve Dunseath – both individuals are easy to access, available, creative, provide high-quality advice and good value for money.’

‘This team is smart, commercially responsive to clients’ needs and works tirelessly to achieve appropriate commercial solutions for its clients.’

‘Dan Butler is a very able partner, good at client management and a great leader of his team. He is skilled at general commercial matters and public procurement, which is high octane litigation not for the faint-hearted or the unskilled and he has bags of the necessary steel and a wealth of experience.‘

‘Dan is ably assisted by Ellie O’Sullivan, an associate who is going places – clever, energetic, hardworking and already punching beyond her years PQE’

‘A personable team. Understands business and deals with us at a level we fully understand. Always respond swiftly. Trowers are a great support and addition to our business.’

‘Focused, engaging and knowledgeable’

‘Very practical and realistic in their advice & delivery.’

‘Cost conscious in terms of incurring fees.’

‘Enjoyable to work with and around.’

‘Great experience.’

‘An innovative and growing teams maintaining the national reputation of this firm and developing it in the midlands.’

‘Michael Green is an absolute star with a prodigious capacity for hard work. In real estate litigation he has a breadth of experience combined with a depth of knowledge, so brings to special clients (like housing associations) skills like land registration disputes. He is to be highly recommended.

‘The very efficient Neerali Madhvani is also recommended.’

‘The team works together, the right people are always looped into conversations and the breadth of insight across a range of sectors is invaluable. At all levels, customer focus and service is excellent.’

‘Emma Burrows is an outstanding employment law practitioner and great business partner. Emma is highly knowledgeable, able to advise on current thinking at government level and best practice/challenges across a wide range of sectors. Her advice is always pragmatic, business focussed and has the wellbeing of employees as a critical consideration.’

‘Excellent employment law team with a thorough grasp of all topics and real depth to available expertise. Excellent shared advice in newsletters and online. Full support to clients.’

‘Nicola Ihnatowicz has exceptional knowledge, clarity of advice, speed of response and availability when it matters, rigour and accuracy, all under time pressure and significant exposure and scrutiny.’

‘Very practical and commercial. Explain various options, as opposed to simply reciting law.’

‘Excellent commercial capability and advice. Solutions focused. Work with you. Great organisational and sector understanding and sound advice.’

‘Emma Burrows is my most trusted legal counsel. She is pragmatic, commercial, understands and supports the bigger picture. I would not choose to work with anyone else.’

‘I dealt with Danielle Ingham, she was very approachable, empathetic, efficient. She was very good at clearly explaining things to me in a way that was very easy to understand.’

‘Fantastic customer service. They really get to know our business and sector and advise us accordingly. With previous firms, you have to try and make the advice fit your specific circumstances, but with Trowers, they really do take the time to get to know your operational circumstances and advise accordingly. They always seem to provide that ‘something extra’; thinking about things you have not considered, offering training for the team, provide regular updates on employment law changes, linking you in with best practice, sharing things they think we might find useful, and so much more.’

‘Vikki Cunliffe is amazing – really quick to respond, very clear with her advise, exceedingly professional and so warm and friendly to deal with. She explains things well and gives you the confidence to act appropriately. Again, Vikki goes above and beyond and really thinks outside the query you have asked about. Excellent case management skills – Vikki was all over everything and absolutely ‘on it’ when we needed her to be.’

‘Trowers and Hamlins has an outstanding arbitration practice.‘

‘The team is highly motivated, extremely bright, very experienced, highly dedicated, immensely hardworking, very closely attuned to the commercial objectives of clients, and a delight to work with.‘

‘Broad London and Middle East experience.‘

‘Well-led team with good international experience.‘

‘Low-key but excellent-quality work.‘

‘Alex Burton is highly-experienced, knowledgeable, and does not waste time on bad arguments.‘

‘Highly qualified multi disciplinary team who are very client focused.’

‘Very responsive and they totally understand the need to be commercial as opposed to strict legal interpretations.’

‘Ben Neary has dealt with multiple transactions in a timely and thorough fashion, bringing in other experts where necessary such as tax.’

‘The practice offers a “London” level of expertise at a local level with a local level of pricing.’

‘The Trowers team for Dorset, Devon and Cornwall are excellent. They are responsive, highly proactive, and unlike many other solicitors are always happy to pick up the phone to opposing solicitors to talk through complex issues. They are also very good at cutting through the more peripheral issues and getting to the heart of any problems during a negotiation which makes the transaction process far more expedient. Lastly, whilst not necessary a demonstration of their legal abilities but more a customer care point, they stand by their initially quoted fees even if ‘time on the clock’ exceeds the initial assumptions.’

‘In particular I would recommend Nicholas Burt; he has an exceptional attitude to the work (extremely thorough, diligent and quick) and his clients.’

‘They have a huge and diverse reach, both in terms of geography and disciplines. The team interact with one another to meets all client/stakeholder needs and ensure that all parties are kept “in the loop” to achieve a successful outcome.’

‘My experience is that the team takes the time to understand clients’ needs and then ensures advice is tailored.’

‘Darren Ashworth is my main contact. I hold Darren and his advice in very high regard.’

‘Very professional and yet approachable at all levels.’

‘Emily Aggett: professional, understanding, strong guidance at all times. Great empathy despite difficult and trying circumstances. Not afraid to stand up for the client. Clarity of information and clear direction.‘

‘I dealt with Danielle Ingham, she was very approachable, empathetic, efficient. She was very good at clearly explaining things to me in a way that was very easy to understand.’

‘Fantastic customer service. They really get to know our business and sector and advise us accordingly. With previous firms, you have to try and make the advice fit your specific circumstances, but with Trowers, they really do take the time to get to know your operational circumstances and advise accordingly. They always seem to provide that ‘something extra’; thinking about things you have not considered, offering training for the team, provide regular updates on employment law changes, linking you in with best practice, sharing things they think we might find useful, and so much more.’

‘Vikki Cunliffe is amazing – really quick to respond, very clear with her advise, exceedingly professional and so warm and friendly to deal with. She explains things well and gives you the confidence to act appropriately. Again, Vikki goes above and beyond and really thinks outside the query you have asked about. Excellent case management skills – Vikki was all over everything and absolutely ‘on it’ when we needed her to be.’