Blacks Solicitors LLP > Leeds, England > Firm Profile

‘I worked with Paul Lancaster, who was excellent; very knowledgeable and very good in the court room. He was always available and very personable.’

‘Ann Robinson was very understanding of my situation, but also very direct when explaining things and negotiating on my behalf.’

‘Blacks is very focused on your personal situation. They aim to provide the best possible service regardless of your background or problem. The advice is of high quality and any complex legal issues are considered with precision and accuracy. The team is also effective in its communication in that information on the different steps in the procedure is provided and consequences of any choices is clearly explained and mutually agreed.’

‘Ann Robinson has been remarkable in understanding the difficult position in which I found myself with cases in a number of jurisdictions. She established a way out of this in the most efficient and professional manner using all the resources we had at our disposable. Her empathy and listening skills also distinguish her from others.’

‘Blacks Solicitors LLP is a firm who cares about each case it takes on, they review thoroughly whilst taking onboard their clients’ view. What really makes Blacks unique is their attention-to-detail and their ability to always find a way forward when it seems impossible.

‘They are a compassionate team of individuals who put the client first, ensuring that they are supported and that their case is handled with the client’s goal in mind. Blacks Solicitors LLP took on my case and now I am moving forward feeling both confident and positive of some sort of an agreed outcome.’

‘The family law team are amazing and cannot thank them enough for helping me. When is comes to fees Blacks are both competitive and realistic, they understand that clients are from different financial backgrounds, so provide a range of supportive options to help while keeping costs to a minimum, there is no pressure applied to made payments and they always ensure both constructive and understanding discussions happen well in advance.’

‘Josie Kirk was really understanding and supportive of my case. What really stood out for me was that Josie understood what I was trying to achieve. The real determination and hard work by Josie and the senior partner team was, I felt, above and beyond. Finally – a law firm that made me feel I was being listened to. I would recommend Blacks to all my friends and family without hesitation.’

‘Excellent knowledgeable service and support.’

‘Blacks were responsive, balanced but passionate about my position helping me through a very complex legal position to get best outcome.’

‘Blacks go the extra mile to meet clients needs, big or small.’

‘The team’s strengths are a combination of the knowledge of everyone working in the team together with their personalities and approach to the work. They show a genuine interest in the matter to hand and are able to connect the legal position with the realities of business life. Pragmatic solutions are sought, rather than black and white legal arguments.’

‘A special mention to Alex Hall who went above and beyond in her assistance to get our deal over the line. In what ended up being very difficult protracted negotiations, Alex made herself available to us throughout and worked evenings and I am sure some weekends to assist us. She is a very valuable asset to the business and we cannot speak highly enough of her calm and friendly outgoing nature.’

‘Phil Parkinson: very impressed with the attentiveness and efficiency in my dealings.’

‘The team are very practical and down to earth – clients appreciate this and their honesty and approachability They always help find the solution you want and work well with other professionals. They are very knowledgeable and highly recommended.’

‘Nigel Hoyle has an extremely amiable personality that puts you at ease immediately. Add to that a genuine care for your personal situation and business, and a relentless desire to deliver on your behalf.’

‘Every member of the team works well together, and all have the same ethos and values, which means that which ever member is working on a matter for us, the same level of competence and efficiency can always be expected. There are no weak links.’

‘Matthew Hutchinson provides a high quality service and is proactive in seeking to conclude transactions.’

‘Blacks LLP are caravan sector experts and have steadily grown their expertise in the sector. They invest in educating themselves in the evolving world of holiday and home park sites.’

‘Matt Hutchinson from the commercial property team is approachable, available and good to deal with. He’s particularly good at brokering acceptable compromise between what might be standard bank requirements and what the client wants so as to keep a deal moving.’

‘Good depth and variety of expertise across the areas we need.’

‘Nick Dyson has spearheaded the practice in getting to grips with the caravan sector. This doesn’t happen overnight and comes through a passion to learn and a willingness to listen.’

‘A responsive and professional team.’

‘The team punches above its weight in terms of experience and knowledge, but still retains a good “local” understanding with its base in Leeds.’

‘Katy McPhie was a pleasure to deal with on the other side of a transaction. She was open to discussions around my client’s viewpoint and made negotiations a friendly collaborative process.’

‘Always prepared to go above and beyond, doing their best for clients in a pragmatic, commercially-savvy and realistic way.’

‘James Cook is an extremely knowledgeable, thorough and articulate planning solicitor. He is very approachable, conscientious and dependable, and is always prepared to go ‘above-and-beyond’ to ensure that complex legal points are explained and communicated.’

‘Good knowledge of the sector, very responsive and always available.’

‘James Cook is ferociously smart and extremely passionate about planning law; I am yet to meet a solicitor that provides the level of detail and information pertinent to your case. James is very acute to every opportunity that exists to secure the very best outcome for the client.’

‘Katy McPhie was very professional throughout and I really got the sense that she had my best interests at heart, no matter how small the issue, I’d definitely say she went the extra mile.’

‘Both James Cook and Katy McPhie are very responsive to any queries and are great to work with.’

‘I find the team exceptionally personable and pleasant to work with. I am also impressed by their attention to detail and their ability to read and organise a large amount of material in document-heavy cases, in an efficient and effective manner.’

‘Luke Maidens is a well-qualified telecoms solicitor. His experience allows him to tap into the mindset of the tenant to allow him to best represent the landlord. Luke connects on a personal level with his clients, enabling him to gain their trust and protect their interests. Luke is always available to discuss legal matters, providing us with excellent advice.’

‘Collaborative nature enabling concise, transparent and pragmatic advice to be given to clients.’

‘Luke Maidens is very hands on and meticulous in his detailing, which provides the confidence that any resulting agreement is the best possible outcome in any given circumstance.’

‘Aimee Hutchinson has a calm and engaging self-assurance, befitting her role as partner, whilst also being extremely personable, no doubt with excellent client management skills. She can be robust and assertive where necessary, but is also realistic in her approach and does not lose sight of the wood for the trees. Chloe Grainger is an excellent associate for many of the same reasons. She works very well with Aimee, is extremely well-organised, but also very articulate and a very good technical lawyer.’

‘Personable, reliable and trustworthy, which gives me confidence to recommend their services to my own clients.’

‘Luke Maidens is an experienced litigator, who has been at the forefront of innovative property litigation.’

‘The team, led by Luke Maidens, is extremely approachable and respond quickly to any query. They always appear able to make the time for you.’

‘A very good claimant and small business employment team. Good profile and punching well above their weight.’

‘Tom Moyes and David Ward are the two stand out individuals for me. David is tenacious when on the other side but very personable to work in collaboration with Tom is highly responsive and commercial to deal with. I am always confident he will do a good job.’

‘The team at Blacks Solicitors LLP were excellent. They supported us at every stage in our claim and provided us with exceptional value for money in what was a fairly complex and potentially high profile claim.’

‘Paul Kelly is excellent. He clearly knows his stuff and has a lot of experience. I particularly appreciated his very commercial and sensible approach. The advice he gave was very clear and he dealt with my matter promptly and efficiently. Very impressive!’

‘Euan Lawrence was brilliant to deal with. He displayed an appropriate amount of empathy, honesty and integrity. He was able to advise and educate on matters arising to my case without making me feel uncomfortable or silly.’

‘The personal touch is what makes Blacks unique.’

‘Treated as an individual and not as a statistic. Billing is very clear and when I ask, I am given an estimate beforehand. Clear communication within the organisation is evident.’

‘The team at Blacks are very professional and knowledgeable whilst also being approachable and they have an ability to explain things clearly and simply when needed. The service is always very prompt and you can always get hold of someone to help you when required.’

‘As a practice, the welcoming approach, no-nonsense attitude, succinct and prompt responses and seemingly knowledgeable advice, paired with a rapid and accurate understanding of client needs, is impressive and comforting. A willingness to challenge and an ability to propose options ahead are unusual amongst similar practices.’

‘Annie Beaumont combined a clear competence in her approach – which swiftly built a confidence in myself – with an exceptional empathy with and understanding of the complex and sensitive issues that had to be resolved. Annie Beaumont recognised my unusual position in the case and remained totally professional and inclusive which enabled me to manage the expectations of the others involved. 

‘My work has mainly been with Nick Rhodes. He thinks about clients needs and discusses aspects where assistance is required outside his scope of knowledge eg personal tax. Will have initial conversation to brain storm and then liaise with his client to see whether they want to take forwards’

‘Excellent department. Quick to respond to queries. Very personable.’

‘Good quality service. The individuals are easy to get hold of and respond very swiftly. The work is of a high quality.’

‘Great private client team that have gone over and above to assist my clients throughout the pandemic. It has been a difficult time with clients losing loved ones and Nick has shown empathy and professionalism when dealing with my clients.’

‘I have worked with various team members and they have all been organised, dealt with matters quickly and efficiently, and provided an excellent all-round service.’

‘The individuals that I have dealt with in this practice all show the same degree of dedication to the cause. I am confident that when I need their assistance I will get a positive response the same day.’

‘Blacks’ commercial litigation team combines excellent litigation skills with a highly personal service. The team continues to grow, allowing it to provide a range of teams for different clients’ needs.’

‘Luke Patel is a dynamic, forceful and highly effective litigator who always goes the extra mile for his clients.’

‘Darren Morgan is a first-class litigator who is highly creative and focused on commercial solutions for his client.’

‘My experience of the Commercial Dispute Resolution department at Blacks Solicitors is that the team is forward-thinking and proactive.’

‘A modern firm that embraces technology to provide a smooth and well branded product.’

‘They have multiple departments for every type of job, all easy to deal with and clear fixed costs.’

‘Andrew Morgan (Solicitor) is very able, responsive and eager to help.’

‘Darren Morgan is a seasoned litigator with a calm, measured and authoritative manner. He displays a cool head under pressure.’