‘I have always found the staff very friendly and professional. Alan Brown is very knowledgeable on trusts and investment matters.’

‘Jeanette Wand and Louise Cardwell, along with the rest of the team. consistently go above and beyond for our mutual clients, making them feel safe and understood. So much so that I have referred members of my own family to them for advice as well as mutual clients.’

‘Alan Brown and Louise Cardwell in particular are clearly skilled and knowledgeable. They exude confidence creativity and ability. Above all they are both extremely thorough and intellectually able.’

‘Professional and engaged. I have dealt with Lorna Spear, Louise Long and Jessica Godfrey-Withey, all of whom I have found to be knowledgeable and responsive.’

‘Lorna Spear is very easy to talk to and listens to my concerns. She is extremely knowledgeable and suggests things that are relevant for me. She is efficient and professional.’

‘The team is full of competent lawyers who know their subject and can give advice competently without sitting on the fence. I have no direct experience of other firms practising in the private client area but the general reputation of Birketts is such that I would expect them to be better across the whole range of matters.’

‘I have been extremely impressed with the way my late uncle’s probate was handled during difficult times. Kindness and professionalism was at the forefront.’

‘Martine Swaep was exceptionally helpful.’

‘Martine Swaep was excellent, friendly and very helpful. By the end of the appointments I had she became someone I trusted and would use again. Any member of staff that was present were also very pleasant.’

‘Angela Ireland is lovely to deal with. She is empathetic and sincere and always there to offer support and guidance.’

‘The private client team at Barker Gotelee has fantastic experience in not only the basic will and probate preparation, but also the ongoing legal advice associated with a high quality law firm. My experience of their client relationships has been extremely positive, and the trust they garner is huge.’

‘Angela Ireland has been my main contact this year. Her relationship with her clients is clearly so thoroughly trust-based that they are keen to involve her in decisions across their life, including in their financial planning. I have found Angela’s knowledge to be widespread and her application to be very effective.’

‘Buckles has a dynamic and client-focused professional team that works well across the social spectrum. The partners collaborate well with introducing professionals from other disciplines (we are financial advisers) and actively promote our mutual engagement and relevent skill sets for the benefit of our mutual clients.’

‘The team all seem to work very well together. My experience is that they work together to achieve goals and are all very helpful.’

‘I have introduced Stephen Duffy to many of my clients . As soon as I met him I realised he puts clients at ease quickly but more importantly he explains things in a way that are easy to understand. Clients love the way he uses diagrams and pen and paper to explain things to them.’

‘Highly knowledgeable. Thorough. Experienced’

‘Technical knowledge is second to none. Very cautious in their advice.’

‘The team always acts in the client’s best interest. They are on hand to support our clients where they have queries and where we have made referrals to them we have had nothing but positive feedback. On a professional level they act with integrity and care providing great service.’

‘Sarah Dawson is exceptionally knowledgeable and genuinely has the clients interest at the heart of what she does. Sarah is always on hand for a conversation and to answer any questions to support my clients and whilst working on cases together Sarah has played an active part and has been interested in the clients whilst being on hand to provide me any information I need quickly. Sarah is caring and I would refer my clients to her knowing they will get the service I would hope, without concern.’

‘Strength in depth.’

‘Friendly, personable, always willing to help and knowledgeable.’

‘Emma Woollard has been our family solicitor for as long as I can remember. In addition to being so experienced and knowledgeable one of her great strengths is that she really knows our family and is able to advise accordingly. I really value her wise counsel and Emma always looks for the solution to any problems. Nothing is ever too much trouble.’

‘The team functions really well as a unit and create a real family feel within the private client department, which is tangible for clients. While far from a small firm, the single office nature of Prettys helps this and they are far less stuffy or intimidating to some clients than other firms. They also have exceptional knowledge to back up their personal skills.’

‘They care and invest in their clients.’

‘Tim Galloway is excellent.’

‘Having worked with many solicitors, Tim Galloway and Joseph Stoehr at Roythornes were really good at breaking down the technical matters into “plain English” which makes the whole process of understanding what are somewhat complicated legal matters a much easier task. ’

‘Rachel Dawson and Nicola Weldon. The level of client care and attention makes you feel like you’re their only client. Friendly and caring with the knowledge and expertise to back this up.’

‘Nicola Weldon and Rachel Dawson are stand out individuals within the team. Both are highly professional, personable and keen to work alongside other professionals to ensure the very best outcomes for clients. Mutual clients speak very highly of their experiences working with Nicola and Rachel and the firm in general.’

‘You are dealing with a person, not a generic lawyer. They are approachable and genuine with a focus on building relationships with professionals based on shared interests and the common goal to provide the best possible advice. Tim Logan and Lewis Barber stand out within this team.’

‘We were very satisfied with the service we received.’

‘Charlotte Ranson sorted our LPA efficiently and pleasantly.’

‘I found the professional way in which my queries were dealt with such a help after the loss of my husband.’

‘In particular I would like to thank Kim Neal for her understanding of difficult family issues and for keeping me in the loop.’

‘Kim Neal is very thorough with her job, she is friendly and professional and an asset to her team. I believe due to her experience and work ethic makes her stand out among her team and helps clients to choose the firm she represents.’

‘I cannot thank enough the team at Fraser Dawbarns for their help and professionalism during a very difficult time. From the initial point of contact where everything was explained in detail, through to the end, their were always available to answer questions or clarify any points and nothing was too much trouble. I also liked that I was quoted up front so no nasty surprises with the costs.’

‘The team is friendly, collaborative, and delivers good value for money.’

‘The Greenwoods team in Peterborough is particularly collaborative when compared against its peers.’