DMH Stallard LLP > Guildford, England > Firm Profile

‘We valued being able to deal with a small team of individuals who remained constant and accessible throughout an extended transaction process.’

‘The team has the full breadth of knowledge across any legal area a business could need, and our contact pulls the expertise in as it is required ’

‘Across the whole team we receive realistic business centric advice.’

‘Personal comprehensive, interactive service. Compares favourably with competition. Excellent work with Abigail Owen.’

‘Helen Mead is an excellent lead partner on corporate transactions and runs a very good corporate team. DMH Stallard provide a very efficient cost effective support service drawing on excellent complimentary skills set in HR and Employment and property.

‘Excellent communication.’

‘All legal collection departments offer pretty much the same services, this team, however, is extremely good at communicating, keeping all relevant parties involved, and providing various collection options.’

‘Particularly pleased with the fact we have a very high recovery success rate.’

‘A very friendly and accommodating team. Always there to answer queries and questions and always keeps us informed.

‘Their portal is a great tool if you want to see the costs involved and cases so far without having to disturb the team.’

‘Nigel Marchant is extremely helpful and knowledgeable, always contactable and very helpful with anything I am unsure about.’

‘Great knowledge and instructions actioned quickly.’

‘Polite, pleasant and easy to deal with, the whole team is very friendly and has great knowledge.’

‘ Easy to contact, accessible, always give good advice.’

‘The employment team at DMH Stallard is extremely strong. They are the best law firm in the Sussex area.’

‘Greg Burgess and Simon Bellm are both excellent practitioners. There isn’t much they don’t know about employee relations and discrimination. They both have an excellent down-to-earth manner, have sound judgment and always give good commercial advice.’

‘Very prompt, commercial and proactive advice.’

‘Greg Burgess realised the urgency of the situation and made himself available instantly. His guidance was invaluable throughout the matter.’

‘As an HR Director, staying up to speed with changes in the employment legislative framework is essential. DMH Stallard ran regular employment law updates and focused on specific changes. The employment team are both knowledgeable and personable, which generated the initial confidence in the firm.’

‘The team are very knowledgeable and pragmatic in the advice they give. I find all the team very helpful and responsive to queries I raise, and the answers/support they give includes options on tacks we can take as a business. The advice given can be relied upon and enables us as a business to make informed decisions.’

‘Practical, commercially driven advice.’

‘Simon Bellm is very calm and non-judgmental. Any comment he makes is well thought through and on occasion he has said he needs to research a particular area and come back to me. Again, I have appreciated this approach.’

‘Technically strong. High level of customer service. Partner involvement in all deals.’

‘Personable, good natured and a pleasure to work with. Technically strong. Specific kudos to Sarah Naylor.’

‘Any member of the team is very approachable, contactable and quick to react and provide guidance to the task in hand. They collaborate extremely well and articulate and communicate clearly and precisely with the Bank and the clients to help smooth the transaction process often in a time pressured environment.’

‘The team provide first class legal guidance in understanding transactions, undertaking a full and detailed analysis of all documentation and searches, identifying any red flags and providing guidance on how to mitigate such risks.’

‘The team is professional and very efficient. I know that the work will be done well and on time which is invaluable in my business.’

‘Led by Sarah Naylor, the team is very communicative, helpful and has a proven track record in specialised areas. The team is diverse, professional and very well qualified.’

‘Sarah Naylor is very capable and knowledgeable, but also communicative and helpful. She can be completely relied on to deliver and get the project over the line.’

‘They are a proficient team who really care about their clients and go the extra mile.’

‘They provided expert advice. The collaboration was excellent and delivered clearly.’

‘The team took into consideration the emotional impact the project had on their client. They displayed empathy in delivering key information and advice that enabled confidence in decision making. The team did a very good job in empowering the client in order to enable a full understanding of the process and outcomes.’

‘They have a solid and reliable practice.’

‘They always provide a good and prompt service. They have in-depth knowledge. Their reports are excellent.’

‘Daniel Frisby, Peter Rainier, and Heidi Copland proved to be invaluable.’

‘They are a firm that is easy to deal with. They always seem to have the capability to turn things around in a timely manner and meet any formally imposed deadlines, such as in planning appeals.’

‘Each team member is very professional and knowledgeable, which is very assuring for the client. They are very approachable and happy to discuss any matters of concern.’

‘James Picknall was a very calm voice of reason. He was always ready to listen, and he never failed to provide a guiding light, giving us options for a way forward.’

‘James Picknell is driven, sensitive to the views of different characters, and he’s not afraid to give his own opinion even when it differs completely from that of his client. ’

‘Emily Wood provides excellent advice on litigation strategy and process.’

‘Lucy Cory-Wright is very good. She’s hard working and is always keen to get things right.’

‘Andy Meacher was very responsive easy to work with, particularly regarding urgent and difficult circumstances.’

‘Esther Yeates has experience working on residential landlord and tenant matters. She is lovely to work with and provides very clear instructions to counsel.’

‘An extremely thorough team. They think of every conceivable outcome and provide good solid advice on actions to be take.’

‘I can recommend DMH Stallard’s property litigation team without reservation. They were able not only able to support prompt and complex litigation but were also able to suggest an almost unprecedented new strategy for the case.’

‘The team are bright and very capable and have the skills to get on with the job at hand.’

‘Tim Ashdown (Partner) has massive experience and is very easy to work with.’

‘Beatrice Bass is bright and grasps issues quickly.’

‘I have consulted DMH Stallard for different services both personally and on behalf of the company I work for. I have always found the members of their team I have instructed collaborative, supportive and extremely knowledgeable in the area of law in which they are advising.’

‘Of particular note are Tim Ashdown and Beatrice Bass – an excellent litigation team to have behind you on any copyright, designs or other issue.’

‘Unique client-centric approach focused on understanding individual needs – unmatched expertise and deep understanding of the law. Strategic thinking and ability to navigate complex legal issues.’

‘Overall commitment to excellence and client satisfaction sets firm apart from others.’

‘The Commercial litigation team at DMH are very experienced and are used to working with a full spectrum of clients which enables them to adapt their approaches accordingly. They are commercial in their approach to litigation, and this is particularly relevant when preparing and instructing Counsel.’

‘The whole team (partners and associates) are programmed to deliver the best possible outcome for the client. Their attention to detail is reflective of what is normally expected from large city law firms and is the reason why I would often recommend them to lay clients. Stand out individuals there are Simon Elcock, James Colvin.’

‘A very strong regional firm. I have exclusively encountered DMH Stallard when litigating in the High Court against other ‘bigger names’. I thought that DMH outshone them by providing more grounded, credible representation.’

‘Great impartial advice. Friendly team.’

‘The team are extremely efficient, with excellent back up from non-solicitor staff. They take a very practical approach to getting the best result for the clients and in keeping them informed of all developments in their cases and on the potential outcomes. Amongst all the firms I deal with, DMH Stallard would be one of the first I would recommend to potential clients.’

‘I deal most frequently with Jonathan Compton. He is perhaps the most practical solicitor that instructs me and always takes a sensible and realistic approach to litigation. Clients highly respect his professional abilities and like him too. Indeed, in terms of client management he is second to none.’

‘They always punch above their weight, providing great advice, wraparound support and innovative approaches.’

‘Adam Williams has developed strong rapport and high-level engagement with his key stakeholders over the years and is a trusted collaborator.’

‘We have worked with Adam Williams. We have found him to be extremely helpful and quick to offer practical and appropriate solutions to our queries. We view him as a trusted advisor to our business for employment and sponsorship matters.’

‘Really responsive, solid practical advice.’

‘Adam was highly responsive, clear and practical. He gave really robust yet commercial advice.’

‘The team are incredibly clear, communicative, supportive and expert.’

‘The team is exceptionally responsive and clear in their communication. Very professional and willing to assist throughout our interactions. A very collaborative approach and adaptability on a variety of issues we present.’

‘Adam Williams and Alexei Zuyev have been exceptionally helpful with any support we need concerning immigration advice and matters related to our sponsored employees. Their expertise has significantly simplified the process of managing our sponsored employees making it a more seamless experience.’

‘Their support has been instrumental in navigating complex areas.’

‘Tessa Grayson is simply the best. She has given 120% to this case. She has taken on a very complicated case which others were not confident to do so. My own background is non-legal and at times I have found the law difficult to understand yet Ms Grayson has patiently explained what is possible and what is not.’

‘It is obvious Tessa Grayson leads by example because her team are always polite understanding & caring and are singing from the same hymn sheet as the lady herself. Although always professional, Tessa fully understands the pain, anger and the frustration knowing your loved one should have received a much higher quality of care. She is ideally suited to her chosen aspect of legal work.’

‘The team is immediately proactive. They listen to and act on client information swiftly and with clear understanding. Communication is excellent.’

‘I work primarily with Tessa Grayson, senior partner. She always finds time to answer queries no matter how trivial. When we speak on the telephone or in person, she is totally professional but also friendly and approachable. She will always offer more help and I believe that she really does go the extra mile for her clients.’

‘DMH Stallard LLP are very efficient and timely with responding to emails and follow-up by phone to ensure that the client is fully abreast of the process regarding their personal negligence claim.’

‘Tessa Grayson is very approachable and knowledgeable in her field of expertise. She has provided an honest outlook on my claim and has handled everything so far with me with compassion and professionalism.’

‘Tessa Grayson seems to always be available. Her knowledge and explanation of how everything is going is very good. Highly recommend.’

‘Lucienne Westbrook provides clear and straightforward instructions.’

‘Sara McGrigor has been clearly knowledgeable, professional, respectful and compassionate. Sara’s understanding of both learning disability & trusts has been especially reassuring. Sara’s knowledge of probate has been clear throughout.’

‘DMH stallard have an organisational culture where all individuals listen, take on board my issues and genuinely take some sort of ownership for the tasks we are facing. They want to find and deliver solutions.’

‘I have principally worked with Sara McGrigor. She is exemplary.’

‘DMH Stallard were a key factor in the smooth execution of my financial affairs for Probate. They foresaw in advance and planned strategies for dealing with potential problems that enabled a completely efficient and smooth process in obtaining Probate for me. They were extremely knowledgeable and treated everything and everyone involved with the utmost care and consideration which is everything you could wish for during this difficult time.’

‘The practice offers a high level of professionalism.’

‘They provide good quality and relevant advice.’

‘Sarah Higgs was a pleasure to work with on putting together my will and discretionary trust. She talked through my various options clearly and helped me work through a lot of questions that I hadn’t even thought about previously. She was very patient as I worked through various iterations of my plans before pulling the final documentation together. Overall, I found working with her very easy and would definitely come back to her again when I need to update my will in future.’

‘The Development team at DMH Stallard has a wide range of experience and knowledge, allowing them to complement each others skills even in the most complex of transactions. There is always someone contactable that has knowledge about the particular matter and they genuinely care about their role in any one transaction however big or small.’

‘The knowledge and experience is key. Nick Pentecost is a very experienced, level headed lawyer with good commercial understanding. He is excellent at getting to the route of any one issue but then works to identify practical solutions.’

‘DMH are commercially aware and understand our business. They are always proactive in providing solutions to the problems that inevitably arise during a transaction.’

‘Tom Watkins is one of the best property lawyers I have dealt with.’

‘A knowledgeable and responsive team who are pragmatic in there approach. Communicate progress well and find solutions to any issues along the way. A pleasure to deal with.’

‘The team’s knowledge is second to none but the most impressive skill they possess is the ability to gel with a client. Answers are prompt and delivered in an informative way that is clear to understand. They are personable without being over friendly so understand the practice and client relationship perfectly.’

‘As we don’t have an internal legal function, I tend to lean on the team at DMH Stallard quite a lot. They very quicky came to feel like a very natural extension of my team. The communication and collaboration are extremely natural and I genuinely believe that in a meeting you would struggle to tell that they weren’t part of our organisation. This very tight alignment is absolutely vital in our contractual negotiations with third party providers and I have absolute confidence in their representation of our interests. ’

‘I work exclusively with Debbie Venn and Jay Barnett and I couldn’t ask for a better duo! they are flexible, responsive, patient and always willing to work with me the way I need/want them to. They challenge my thinking if they think I am approaching things incorrectly, but will respect my decision if I decide to take a different approach, but ensure I fully understand the consequences or risk of doing so. I genuinely consider them an extension of my own team and cant understate the value they bring on every interaction.’

‘As a client of DMH Stallard, I want to highlight Debbie Venn’s outstanding contributions and why she stands out among her peers:

‘Debbie Venn’s exceptional attention to detail and dedication to understanding my specific needs have truly set her apart. She goes above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of my case is thoroughly addressed, leaving no stone unturned.’

‘Her strategic thinking and ability to navigate complex legal issues with ease have been invaluable. Debbie has a knack for identifying potential challenges and developing innovative solutions to overcome them, which has significantly benefited my case.’

‘Tim Ashdown is a very experienced litigator who sees matters clearly and works out effective strategies to advance client goals

‘Extremely helpful and pragmatic’

‘Simon Bell provides realistic and commercially sensible advice’

‘Great ability to understand business needs balanced against legal and compliance requirements.’

‘Excellent pragmatic advice offered.’

‘Great understanding of business and industry, and the team provides pragmatic advice.’

‘The team is at all times user friendly and client focused. No sharp edges and sensible. They have the key qualities that any in-house team or client can rely on.’

‘A forward-thinking team willing to go the extra mile for clients.’

‘Debbie Venn is a standout travel lawyer. Brilliant to work with and instinctively knows what’s right for her clients. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and has a wonderful and technical mind. She is someone you want on your side and is a particular expert in travel-related GDPR issues.’

‘Michael and his team provide a very quick, efficient and effective service, getting results when needed. Their advice is practical and easy to understand and tailored to the client’s needs.’

‘Michael Lynch is my main point of contact. He always makes time to be available to listen to client needs and seeks to deliver quickly an efficiently. He has deep knowledge of insolvency legislation and always manages client expectations.’

‘All companies are made great (or not) by the quality and drive of their staff, the team I have dealt with at DMH have this in abundance.’

‘I have dealt with a few of their top team, Oliver Jackson in particular has been fantastic, he takes time to fully understand the cases I have given him (almost knowing them as well as me after a while) and he listens to my views with regards to phrasing certain responses and questions. Many firms of solicitors only seem to like their own way of wording letters’

‘Great knowledge of the complexities of Insolvency legislation’

‘Frank Bouette – always available to deal with any size of case and provides practical advice, while explaining the rationale behind it ’

‘Michael Lynch is highly recommended. Very smart but also focussed on what the client wants to achieve.’

‘The whole process from start to finish was professional yet friendly. Everyone whom I spoke to was on my side and made me feel as though my case was in excellent hands.’

‘Catherine Smith was outstanding. She was so efficient and honest. I really felt valued as an individual not a number. Her advice was invaluable and I really appreciated her work and support during the process.’

‘Over the course of my case, Tessa Grayson has been professional and diligent whenever I’ve dealt with her. A credit to the profession.’

‘We had a very good experience with Julie Payne. She was very friendly and made a very stressful experience as smooth as possible. ’

‘The team are conscientious and communicative.’

‘The individuals I’ve worked with are dedicated and have shown attention to detail.’

‘Catherine Smith has been extremely courteous, helpful and focused in managing my case on my behalf.’

‘Tessa Grayson has the ability to see the point and get results.’

‘They talked me through all the steps and at court we had a very positive outcome. I am so happy that I used this company. It has saved me a lot of problems down the line.’

‘Lucienne Westbrook is the most friendly and knowledgeable lawyer I have ever met. She guided me through the whole process and was outstanding.’

‘The team listened carefully to the issue I had, understood very quickly what I needed and provided excellent advice. My interests were accurately represented to the other party and a pragmatic approach recommended.’

‘I dealt with Lucienne Westbrook who I found to be everything I would want in a solicitor. She was very understanding of my needs, exceptionally knowledgeable of this area of law, gave sound and pragmatic advice. I am very satisfied with the service provided and the outcome was all that I hoped for.’

‘Effective use of the whole team in the interests of client care and satisfaction.’

‘The team has a broad range of complex and challenging work in this field.’

‘Jenny Ray has a wealth of experience and a good grasp of a wide range of issues in this field.’

‘Jenny Ray is approachable and easy to work with. She takes a very pragmatic approach to cases. ’

‘A real regional powerhouse.  Attracts top quality work and delivers consistently high outcomes.’

‘Samantha Jago has excellent legal knowledge and skills. She is client focused and able to provide realistic advice.’

‘The staff at DMH Stallard LLP are not only incredibly professional and thorough, they are also kind, compassionate, and truly care about their clients. I have found this to be the case with whoever I have dealt with.’

‘Joanna Potbury and Philip Morton are the two lawyers I have worked with the most, and I could not recommend them highly enough. They are both incredibly knowledgeable in their field of expertise, and my family and I will always be immensely grateful to have had their help and support during a very turbulent time.’

‘DMH Stallard assisted with a family law matter which also required complicated commercial property advice. The commercial and family law arms of the practice liaised very professionally and provided a coherent consolidated approach, which resulted in a positive outcome. Periodic conference reviews took place which sometimes included counsel, resulting in clear strategy.’

‘Mark Rennie was pragmatic in his approach, and applied suitable pressure at the right time against the other side.’

‘This regional practice offers the professionalism, services and strength of a large London firm. O am always briefed fully and promptly with incredible attention to detail. ’

‘I work with Nigel Winter who offers an outstanding service to his clients. His weighty experience, coupled with a genuine care for his clients and the outcome results in Nigel being a powerhouse of a solicitor.’

‘I am beyond impressed with the competency and people skills of all the lawyers and paralegals I have had contact with at DMH. They obviously recruit the very best.’

‘I have had the good fortune to work with the brilliant Philip Morton on my financial remedy after a divorce overseas. Philip is passionate, intelligent, moral, committed and extremely sharp.’

‘I feel I am in the safest and most capable of hands and would recommend Philip Morton to anyone who can get him. He is an exceptional lawyer and on another level to everyone else.’

‘Aziz Malik is a remarkable divorce lawyer – I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. An expert in his field, he is incredibly kind, patient and fair.’

‘Jennifer Douglas and the team at DMH Stallard LLP are at the highest professional standard, exceptionally knowledgeable and give a personal touch to their interactions with clients.’

‘Jennifer Douglas was invaluable as she helped me navigate the complexities of my international divorce and financial settlement.’

‘Philip Morton stands out in my view. He has years and years of experience and very good judgment. He is generally well respected within the profession.’

‘Jennifer Douglas is very able and hard working.’