Ansons > Lichfield, England > Firm Profile

‘I have worked closely with the team at Ansons for many years and the lawyers have consistently demonstrated their detailed knowledge of challenges unique to farming/land owning community ’.

‘It is a one-stop shop for the types of advice required by my clients. Simon James offers clear and no-nonsense views on a range of legal issues and, for that matter, life in general. Sound advice delivered with a good sense of humour’.

‘Extremely personable, quick to respond to enquiries, quick to provide quotes for my clients and generally very efficient in their services. Ultimately the lawyers have a unique understanding of compulsory purchase/HS2 matters’.

‘Neil Faunch is well versed in matters of HS2 and compulsory purchase/statutory blight and HS2 property schemes. He acts effectively and in a very timely manner’.

‘We have worked with Ansons on private client and agricultural work for 30 years. It is an experienced and well respected local team’.

‘Simon James is a very experienced and knowledgeable practitioner in the private client and agricultural work’.

‘Great all-round team. As part of the corporate assignment, we required specialist input across a number of technical areas. This was always delivered in a very joined-up manner.’

‘The team were excellent. Partner input was always on hand but the day-to-day process was handled really well by a team who we felt we always looking out for us. Really consistent quality across the firm.’

‘The firm are uniquely skilled in the corporate market for a regional firm and I have first hand experience of them going toe-to-toe with and commanding the respect of ’

‘Hilary D’Cruz has extensive experience in corporate activity and has effectively recruited ant trained an expert team to work alongside her all who subscribe to her ethos of expert client service.’

‘Hilary D’Cruz leads from the front. She is a highly commercial and practical law practitioner who always puts her clients first. She is hugely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Jamie Gill in the corporate team embodies the spirit of the firm and has provided that clever mix of service to me and my clients that is both personal, going the extra mile, and professional, with the knowledge to guide legally through a transaction.’

‘Hilary D’Cruz, Neil Jones, Emma Bennistone and Jamie Gill are very helpful, honest, proactive, commercial and very much client focused. The speed of delivery of service is faultless. Their knowledge of the pharmacy sector makes them stand out for us. We recommend them to our clients based in the Midlands and the North. ’

‘Neil Jones is very professional and knowledgeable about the pitfalls and nuances of the complex processes involved in the sale of our business. He stood up to the purchasing solicitors who were a much bigger organisation when unreasonable demands were being made and always went the extra mile to solve difficult problems.’

‘The individuals we work with are very hands-on and are always there to rely on when we need the technical details explained in a more straightforward way. We trust in the advice given by the firm.’ 

‘Martin de Ridder has his client’s interests firmly at heart and gives down-to-earth and sensible advice.’

‘Adam Pike is very efficient and resourceful – a master litigator.’

‘They provide a wide spectrum of support as a one-stop shop, as opposed to us needing to engage different lawyers from separate firms.’

‘They have knowledge of the sector we work in and remedies for problems.’

‘The firm has strength in depth and all personnel that we deal with are approachable and efficient. Their quality of advice is very good and clear. We have a clear understanding of costs. They compare very favourably with other local solicitors.’

‘Our closest working relationship is with Neil Faunch, whom I have found it a pleasure to work with. He is helpful, accessible, knowledgeable and flexible as regards his work and I would happily recommend him to anyone who required a commercial property lawyer to act for them.’

‘Ansons has a hands-on approach.’

‘Laura Pyatt made every effort to ensure a swift and precise response regarding all property transactions.’

‘There is a good team of specialists in different areas. You get referred to the appropriate member as deemed necessary. Very professional’

‘I deal with Jonathan Rowley and find him helpful and knowledgeable.’

‘The firm offers great continuity of service and a personal approach’.

‘Its agricultural experience and thoroughness of the team were excellent. Simon and Sarah have done a good job to future proof a complicated situation’.

‘Very technically competent in private client and property areas and conducts meetings with clients very well. Always happy to help and have competitive pricing’.

‘A local firm providing personalised local service whilst also being of a size that provides the protection of a larger law firm . You can approach them individually and not feel you are committing to a large firm fee clock, but also provides professional individual advice in line with our clients needs’.

‘Jason Alcock has given us excellent advice and guidance. Jason is readily accessible, even during the pandemic, and gave timely and pragmatic advice about various HR issues. My colleagues and I were entirely happy with the service he gave us and will have no hesitation to use him again and to recommend him to others’.

‘Everyone I dealt with at Ansons went over and above in their service to us. Communication was clear and excellent and they were very hospitable on the day I attended their offices’. 

‘Jason Alcock was our solicitor and was superb. He made everything straightforward and easy to follow. His legal advice was clear and concise and always explained with logic and reasoning. His representation at a mediation session was very professional and helpful. ’

‘The Lichfield branch has a very friendly group of individuals. The lawyers are knowledgeable, patient, professional.  Jason Alcock was invaluable – professional, quick to respond and approachable‘.

‘We have found the team to be both efficient and proactive whilst remaining friendly and genuinely interested in client welfare. All have good communication skills and, in particular, Jason Alcock has been very professional and timely with his responses to our requests’.

‘The team has a reputation for client care.  Its approach is client centred and it  feels personalised. The team has different and complementary skills which makes it adaptable to all client requests’.