‘BDBF was recommended to me by a personal contact that had heard great things about the BDBF team from their other clients. When I interacted with various members of their team I felt a sense of continuity in our conversations – it felt fluid and easy when dealing with multiple people. Everyone was kept in the loop on my case and there were never any knowledge gaps on what had been shared.’

‘I really enjoyed working with Polly Rodway. Polly is exceptional at what she does. She is able to take personal, emotional situations in combination with the data and facts to craft what is a compelling and effective case for her clients.’

‘Very smoothly and seamlessly run. Very transparent communication on scoping, pricing and good handover across the team.’

‘Clare Murray is simply the best if you want to get the best possible advice for senior executives, directors and founders. Merrill April knows how to handle complex matters to get high severance compensations for senior executives.’

‘A simply excellent team involved in many of the big-ticket senior executive claims.’

‘Emma Bartlett is astute and always secures the best outcomes for her client. Tenacious and innovative.’

‘I worked extensively with Eleanor on the exit of the partnership where I was working. Eleanor’s guidance was superb in a very tricky situation. Specifically, she knew the docs very well and identified a number of drafting issues that were unclear and caused issues. The drafting of our settlement agreement was watertight and she shows very strong attention to detail. I felt very comfortable in her negotiating with the other side – she knew what was important in those discussions. She also was not afraid to tell me when I was being too aggressive in my negotiating stance which I appreciated. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone in a similar situation to me. She is highly competent, fights for her clients and has a sense of humour. Thank you, Eleanor!’

‘Charmaine Pollock handled my exit from an exec role – so it was a pretty stressful time for me. She handled the situation with empathy and was supportive throughout. She was firm with the other side when needed, but also recognised the importance of settling promptly.’

‘The great thing about Farrer & Co was the all-round service they provided. I was really impressed by how quickly they were to help me and how much confidence they gave me in their expertise. If one of the team wasn’t available to talk to, then someone else in the team was already fully briefed on my case to give me the same level of support/advice which was crucial.’

‘Teams who are thoughtfully put together to bring a complementary skillset and chemistry fit based on client culture.’

‘Lots of legal firms say they bring a personal approach but KN truly deliver on this. They bring a sensitive, client-centric approach to each project.’

‘All members of the team were supportive, understanding and most importantly readily available for all inquiries and questions I had.’

‘The team works very well by identifying the best qualified person to address a specific issue.’

‘Laetitia Cooke was very professional and efficient.’

‘Lewis Silkin have a fantastic senior executives practice. They take on big opponents and win.’

‘My experience of Mishcon was that they are naturally very au fait with the legal specifics of contract negotiations, but they were also highly attuned to the commercial aspects of our negotiation. I was naturally expecting the very best legal advice when I contracted Mishcon, but (as an experienced business executive) I was not expecting to rely on their commercial advice to the extent that I eventually did. This was a very powerful combination, which led to an excellent outcome in a very adversarial and stressful process.’

‘My business partner and I felt absolute confidence in our representatives. While our exit negotiations from our business were completely new to us, it was clear that this was a very well trodden path for our very experienced representatives. Their complete strategic clarity and confidence was very reassuring.’

‘Great team – the people are always well briefed, follow up and availability are high, very transparent on billing and they have a positive attitude and are ready to receive feedback.’

‘I found the practice to be extremely professional. It certainly lives up to its reputation. Clearly it is more expensive than local firms but the service, experience and response you get cannot be faulted. The differentiator for me were my contacts – the partners who I worked with were both highly skilled but also sensitive to the issues which were overwhelming at times.’

‘Claire Christy was my key partner. She is detail orientated, and highly skilled in clarifying the route through sone complex issues. In addition to her competency, she is also uniquely thoughtful, sensitive, and totally dedicated to supporting me in whatever way required. I feel very grateful to have found her – she has helped me through an incredibly difficult time.’

‘Very efficient in dealing with all aspects of legal issues. Easy access to different specialists if needed.’

‘I had an excellent experience with Bellevue Law. They are professional, smart and effective at getting desired outcomes. They operate with integrity.’

‘I was impressed with Georgina Calvert-Lee who is truly excellent. She has high EQ and thinks strategically and laterally. She’s sharp and intelligent, knowledgeable and very professional and transparent. I was thoroughly impressed by her approach because it was classy and she has integrity. She was very effective at achieving a desired outcome and maintaining goodwill amongst all parties throughout the process. I could not recommend her more highly.’

‘The team is very focused on obtaining the best outcome for the client and works together in a seamless manner. This is very impressive as having a well-coordinated team that is responsive and up to date with a case takes a lot of commitment and effort. There is a a big focus on transparency and an exceptional degree of professionalism.’

‘Specialist employment team with good commercial acumen.’

‘Peter De Maria is my “go to” partner for referrals to represent senior executives and teams in team move scenarios.’

‘Peter De Maria leads an excellent and experienced team.’

‘I find Fox Williams to be extremely innovative but also with a very human touch. As a client I genuinely feel that my interests are their interests, not just legally but with respect to the situation at hand. They are super organised, professional and personable. Unlike other firms I’ve worked with there is no arrogance, just professional clarity and that builds a great deal of trust.’

‘I’ve worked with David Murphy a few times over a ten-year period. He’s been extremely patient and compassionate, judging when to be clear on the next steps but also offering a listening ear. He shows genuine interest and empathy and then razor-sharp assessment to achieve my interests.’

‘This practice offers the highest standards of legal advice and service. Its work is well informed but also pragmatic and commercially appropriate.’

‘Harbottle and Lewis has a well-deserved excellent reputation for quickly assessing the issues and advising on likely outcomes and strategies. They keep clients well informed.’

‘Howard Hymanson gave a highly personalised service. He provided a thought-out strategy to achieve the best outcome.’

‘Very committed – Howard did my case whilst on holiday! Empathetic, honest and direct.’

‘Emma Clark had a number of unique traits which I greatly appreciated. Most importantly, she was sincere – I thought she really cared and listened and she was friendly and a pleasure to deal with. On the business front, however, she was fiercely focussed, with superb knowledge of employment law, great at time management and it was great having her on my side of the table.’

‘I can’t praise Natasha Forman enough. First of all she is an exceptional human being and considered me as a person and not just a legal case. It was a real pleasure to work with her. She is extremely knowledgeable, highly skilled and an excellent negotiator. She is also extremely sharp and smart and understood that case and its nuances quickly.’

‘I think it is unusual to find individuals who get the balance right between professionalism and interpersonal skills. Alistair French was the partner I dealt with and he was very different from the other lawyers I initially spoke to with my case. He managed to explain in basic language the complexities of the issues I had, and went over and above what I would expect in terms of ideas in order to get a resolution. We built the type of relationship where I was not worried about picking up the phone or emailing him with questions that might be basic but I needed to understand. His availability was also excellent.’

‘Bird and Bird is at the top of the tree when addressing senior executive cases.’

‘Elizabeth Lang provided extremely practical advice and clearly communicated potential options for negotiation. She was also extremely responsive.’

‘Very approachable team that clearly demonstrated their overall knowledge and desire to support us all the way through.’

‘People in the team were very understanding, supportive, compassionate and clear.’

‘Emily Chalkley is an able lawyer with good potential. Excellent client handling skills.’

‘The team boasts deep-rooted expertise honed through years of hands-on experience serving senior executives across diverse industries. Their adeptness in understanding the unique challenges faced by executives enables them to offer insightful guidance and solutions tailored to individual client needs. I am always impressed at the focus they bring to a client’s case, usually across years if prolonged, and the practicality and care they show in advising clients usually leads to an excellent outcome.’

‘Hina Belitz is always impressive. She is hugely experienced across the whole range of employment, partnership, commercial and corporate law, and clients are always very well looked after. She is also excellent at putting together a team, including counsel, to focus on a particular issue or claim.’

‘I dealt with Nelu Abeygunasekera. She provided excellent and clear advice as a result of which I was able to confirm a satisfactory agreement with my employers.’

‘Farore Law have an excellent team led by the superb Suzanne McKie. The team are attentive, methodical, meticulous and extremely good to work with. We would recommend Suzanne and the team at Farore Law to anyone seeking employment law advice and litigation.’

‘Suzanne McKie is a superb advocate with a shrewd mind and an eye for detail. She is an extremely competent lawyer and superb to work with.’

‘I have worked very closely with Farore Law over the last six years. The service has been first-rate. They are very accessible, approachable and practical in their advice. They are also excellent with clients. The advice is always excellent and the overall level of service is very good.’

‘The team at Fox manages to get excellent ultimate results for the client through tactical and strategic brilliance, keeping steps ahead of the opposition and sheer doggedness.’

‘I highly rate Catriona Watt and Caroline Field, who are top-class practitioners.’

‘Catriona Watt is intelligent and tenacious and knows her space well. Caroline Field is a quality High Court practitioner who is a pleasure to deal with and also knows her space.’

‘Mike Cain is thorough, hands on and always drives matters forwards to reach the best conclusion for clients. He is able to pick out those cases where there is value for a client.’

‘A formidable firm, and hands-down the best claimant solicitors in the country. They have strength at every level of seniority and know the law back to front. They are also fearless lawyers and very creative thinkers. They are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Nick Webster is a fantastic lawyer with incredible judgment.’

‘Peter McRoberts is outstanding. He is the number one in his field – he represents sheer excellence and has a rare ability to get to the crux of the matter very quickly. He is also dedicated, and always goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results. He is someone who genuinely cares.’

‘The firm’s efficacy, especially whilst my main lawyer was away, was a real positive for me. My overall experience was great (despite a traumatic time for me). I would definitely recommend this law firm to friends and family, if they ever need a firm in the future!’

‘I worked with Domonique McRae – her attention to detail and knowledge was exceptional. This made her really stand out to me.’

‘Empathetic legal support. Ruby Dinsmore is a top-class legal expert.’

‘Ruby Dinsmore was empathetic and was able to not just advise legally but to build a trusted relationship.’

‘Penningtons have great experience in acting for senior executives and winning their trust.’

‘Go the extra mile, approachable, practical and knowledgeable.’

‘Jeremy Coy’s expertise was outstanding.’

‘Timely, thoughtful and supportive advice provided by Jeremy Coy.’

‘They came highly recommended. Could not fault the way they treated me and my case. They were professional, communicated well and left no doubt they were working for me.’

‘Informative and supportive throughout the process.’

‘They treated me like I was important and not just another case.’

‘Meets my needs regarding employment law with knowledgeable, professional and pleasant staff.’

‘Knowledgeable, professional and pleasant people. Sue Kelly is outstanding.’

‘Winckworth Sherwood LLP is a quick and efficient practice. They are highly professional and don’t waste your time and money.’

‘Brian Gegg was excellent! Kind, helpful, supportive and extremely knowledgable. I trusted him and everything he said would happen did happen, in the order and time scale he said. He kept in touch with me in the evenings, early mornings and weekends – whenever I needed to hear from him and have his support. He was amazing. Just what was needed during a very stressful and upsetting time for me.’

‘A very personable approach. As an individual engaging a law firm I wanted to be advised by legal experts who would guide me in a friendly and focused way. They went above and beyond, and provided very good value. Always efficient in their responses and available to move the case forwards at pace when required.’

‘The individuals were clearly very good in their specialism – they balanced practicality with extensive experience, ensuring my case was managed effectively. Handovers between the team were seamless too; whoever I was dealing with was fully briefed.’

‘The team is proactive and adaptive and dedicated to the client’s particular cause. They have a stable of extremely talented associates with strategic partner input at all stages. Very strong outfit. If I needed representation or had to find a firm for a member of my family I would choose Constantine.’

‘A team that deserves far greater recognition. They are excellent and hugely experienced at handling litigation in the High Court and employment tribunal, which means that their negotiating skills are backed up with the ability to take effective legal action if necessary. They are extremely focused on understanding the need of the client and on delivering the desired outcome. Excellent communication. The use of an agile business model means that costs are kept firmly under control. They have a strong and deep team and are highly experienced and rapidly growing; the increasingly complex nature of the work they do speaks for itself. ’

‘John Hayes is highly experienced, has good judgement and is determined to get the best result for the client. He provides dynamic leadership and clear instruction.’

‘The professionalism combined with a true dedication to ensuring the client feels valued and supported is without doubt the unique feature. They explaining with compassion the facts and give a balanced opinion of the potential outcome based on experience. They provide guidance and support above and beyond expectations, quick analysis and fast responses. I cannot recommend this legal practice enough. Totally trustworthy and you know your interests will be protected.’

‘Melanie Stancliffe is an outstanding lawyer. What makes her stand out is her ability to be concise, her depth of experience and speed of analysis of the facts and swift responses, regardless of any pressures or other demands she may be facing, and a unique ability to prioritise her clients’ needs, as well as her empathy and incredible skill in providing the exact level of support and understanding the stress and worry her clients are experiencing. She knows when to proceed to litigation and when to step back and undertake strong negotiation. She is very special.’

‘Highly professional, detail oriented, and solution focused. Easy to work with in terms of initial contact and speed of responses (same-day responses), and operationally (e.g fees are clearly detailed and no surprises in billing).’

‘didlaw are a specialist firm in the area of disability discrimination. They have deep knowledge and vast experience in all aspects of disability law.’

‘Liz McGlone is tenacious and fights hard for her client.’

‘They keep you updated, are realistic, and don’t make promises about desired outcomes, but make clear they are on your side. They work hard for you. They avoid duplications. They are aware of costs and try to keep them down, telling you what helps to do that. They have a simple payment link and itemise their bills at the end of each month. They help you with estimating the size of the bill before sending it whenever they can so you can plan financially.’

‘Extremely professional team, with an exhaustive, detailed and thorough approach to cases. It’s very clear they are a close team and work harmoniously together.’

‘Emma Sangeelee has been absolutely exceptional. I could not have hoped for a more passionate or a better trained lawyer. She is smart, very clever and knows her subject perfectly. She has outside the box ideas and has a totally creative mind which is quite rare in these domains of the law.’

‘Edwin Coe are extremely experienced in employment law, but have a human element that is comforting to a client when in need of understanding of their situation.’

‘Knowledgeable and able to access other knowledgeable law firms globally. Responsive and make things very easy to understand.’

‘Personable, respectful, responsive and patient.’

‘Jo Keddie gets excellent results for her clients. She is tenacious and aggressive, but never unrealistic, and inspires confidence in clients and fear in opponents.’

‘Shah Qureshi has excellent knowledge of the law in whistleblowing and discrimination cases, and identified further claims that I could make that I was not aware of.’

‘Shah Qureshi has explained issues clearly and has been very responsive, helping to draft letters from myself to my employer, as well as sending letters himself as my legal representative. I feel his advice can be trusted as his experience and knowledge shine through, and he has both gravitas and a good communication style. I find him very approachable.’

‘I am delighted that I chose Deborah Casale at Irwin Mitchell to represent me. Deborah and her team were incredibly helpful and supportive. Also very efficient when the clock is on – which is important! Deborah gave frank and constructive advice and negotiated fiercely on my behalf. I felt like Deborah was on my side personally, rather than simply providing an extremely professional service. I am very grateful and will return to Irwin Mitchell in future.’

‘Lucy Truscott was recommended to me by a friend, and she didn’t disappoint. She diligently looked through all the notes I had sent her surrounding my case (there were many notes, collected over a number of years). She then came up with a clear plan of action to pursue the claim I had. This plan had the desired effect – and she further provided invaluable advice on how I would deal with the responses from my employer, which saved me a considerable amount of money.’

‘James Baker is exceptional – calm and measured.’

‘The team were very good at explaining each step of the legal process in clear and digestible language. As such my partner and I felt confident in asking questions about any part of the process we didn’t understand. They were speedy in their responses and went the extra mile to ensure we were happy with every decision taken. It really felt that our best interests were being prioritised at all times.’

‘James Baker was incredibly supportive and explained things in a clear and concise manner.’

‘Elizabeth Johnson is exceptional at connecting with clients and provides straightforward, no-nonsense advice. She is tactically brilliant and very commercially minded. Exactly the sort of lawyer you’d want acting for you.’

‘Level’s employment team are specialist employment lawyers with particular strengths in media, film, insurance and banking employment issues. The partners are extremely strong in breadth of knowledge, employment legislative changes, commercial acumen and client management. They are supported by excellent junior/support team staff and provide a cost-effective, first-class service on all employment matters.’

‘Elizabeth Johnson is my go-to employment lawyer. Elizabeth is highly responsive, tenacious, charming and sharp minded. She stands out by consistently making any difficult or complex matter appear straightforward and provides clear and strategic planning and advice quickly and effectively. She has the perfect blend of empathy/support and commercial acumen that senior executive clients really value.’

‘Zillur Rahman is an accomplished solicitor in all areas of employment law who stands out particularly for his extensive experience in dealing with sensitive issues. He acted in my complex claim achieving exceptional results. When we were facing pressure and condescension from the other side, Zillur proved that he is a man of dauntless valour. Zillur is a great strategist; when dealing with my not-so-typical case, his “let’s see what we can do” attitude was an anchor to me throughout that stressful process. I can confidently say Zillur always has his clients’ best interests at heart. He is a remarkable law practitioner.’

‘Zillur Rahman and Jahad Rahman of Rahman Lowe Solicitors were extremely professional, dedicated and supportive.’

‘The team was very involved from day one and responded very quickly to my case. Zillur Rahman did not waste any time in dealing with my employer and every step of the way the team communicated back to me clearly what stage we were on.’

‘The team has a range of experience in key areas, and their expertise is deployed in a friendly and easy-to-understand manner.’

‘I have worked with Catherine Hawkes. She is extremely professional and approachable in her presentation. Catherine is always well-researched and is able to assimilate knowledge in a particular matter quickly.’

‘Clear, concise advice. User friendly.’

‘I worked with Charlie Thompson. His advice was always given in a thoughtful, collaborative and thoroughly professional way. In what were incredibly emotive and sensitive areas he was empathetic and made himself readily available at all times. I would have no hesitation in recommending him and the practice.’

‘My case was handled really well and the service was excellent. Within a very short period of time Joe Lappin had read through the docs and got back to me out of hours to go through the main talking points. This in-person help was excellent, especially for something that feels like it could be a huge deal.’

‘Joe Lappin breaks things down to the simplest form so people who are inexperienced in the field can easily understand. The speed of turnaround on questions was excellent. When he was not available I was dealt with professionally by his colleagues.’

‘Stephen Ravenscroft was very professional, available, informed and very pleasant to deal with.’

‘The team stands out for its commerciality and practical advice.’

‘Worden Richmond provided a very personalised service that exactly met my needs through their employment law services. My primary engagement was one-to-one service from one of the partners. Where the team came into perspective for my case was to provide cover for a short holiday. The handover and pick up during this period was excellent and I felt fully supported throughout.’

‘Alexandra Worden provided a highly professional, efficient and effective service to me. With her deep knowledge she was able to expertly guide me through each step of the case. She predicted all the challenges we would face and helped me navigate these with full appreciation of the circumstances and legal rights. I was exceptionally well supported and, though it was challenging, she managed to reach the right outcome via the shortest possible route. I have huge appreciation and respect for Alexandra and would highly recommend her.’

‘Alexandra Worden was responsive and efficient, and she had clear views on the importance and materiality of different elements of the agreement she reviewed, which really helped me get comfortable.’