‘The Birkett’s team are represented by a cross section of talented and knowledgeable individuals who are able to use the breadth of their company’s offering to assist clients in all matters.’

‘The individuals I work with are very personable and able to explain their roles and the work they are doing in simple terms so that clients fully understand what is going on. I value this as it is sometimes difficult to recommend a firm if you can’t be confident that your clients will receive the same level of service they have come to expect from you personally.’

‘Friendly, approachable staff, quick responses to emails, regular updates, clear billing.’

‘Our family have used Birkett Long in Chelmsford for over 20 years to help with three iterations of will-writing and PoA administration, as children have been born and grown into adults. The Birkett Long team have worked with us and made an effort to get to know us over that period and we have valued their knowledge of us as a family and responses to our needs.’

‘The team we have worked with, under the leadership of Claire Read, has been nothing short of first class. Everything has been clearly explained; questions answered promptly and meetings organised with ease as the need has arisen; face to face, by phone and online. Face to face meetings have been easy to arrange with a good office space and easy parking.’

‘Claire Read has been our managing partner throughout this process. This longevity and commitment has been helpful in terms of our relationship. She has been consistently efficient, friendly, communicative, organised throughout the processes. She has a strong team working with her which has been adept at helping us navigate through questions and details, as the need has arisen. We are most grateful for her support and would recommend without hesitation.’

‘I found the team to be friendly and engaged with the clients.’

‘Philip Giles is a reassuring presence for clients.’

‘Giles Wilson has supported me across a range of both personal and commercial matters over the years, and I have always found the team to be knowledgeable, efficient and highly effective.’

‘Helen Jago was very responsive to contact and follow up, considered all aspects of case and was attentive to client’s needs.’

‘Louise Welch was our solicitor, and we found her to be very pleasant and professional, which made the probate process more manageable for us at this difficult time.’

‘This practice has served and supported us extremely well in recent years with a variety of legal issues, including probate, contentious probate, dispute resolution and conveyancing. In each case, the issues were successfully resolved in a professional, courteous and friendly manner with staff demonstrating strong knowledge and expertise.’

‘Pinney Talfourd LLP has always been a reliable practice, offering all levels of society a friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and sensitive approach to probate law and bereavement.’

‘The person I dealt with was Marie Salmon, who was friendly, professional and gave me excellent advice about my will that I would never have thought of. The other staff who acted as witnesses were also very approachable and helpful.’

‘They give practical, prompt advice and I liked the way they cut to the chase more quickly than some other firms.’

‘Serena Raja was very efficient with all of my questions and responded positively whether it be by phone, post or email. She made the process of sorting my late wife’s will and probate a lot easier and painless for me. I would thoroughly recommend Serena to anyone.’

‘I used Tees Law for a complicated probate and house sale. I found them to be very efficient and knowledgeable. Communication was very good, and letters and phone calls were always replied to promptly.’

‘The team at Tees Law has provided excellent service and extremely helpful advice.’

‘A very capable team with experience and knowledge for dealing with complicated and high-value clients. The quality of their advice is second to none, and the professional manner in which they conduct themselves is well known locally. Very much a top-tier law firm with an offering that is well respected.’

‘Ann Coutts is very knowledgeable, and I have no second thoughts about her professional opinion. While her knowledge is exceptional, it is also very practical in how she applies this to individual client cases. Clients find her very easy to deal with, and this is down to her clear approach to giving legal advice. She is well supported by her team, which means that when queries are given to her, she is quick to respond.’

‘The team are a fantastic group of people, very welcoming, and I can always trust them to do a fantastic job for the clients. They are extremely knowledgeable in their area and always available to assist with anything.’

‘They always seem to be ahead of their competitors and conscious of micro- and macroeconomic events such as the budget and government, which may have an impact on their clients’ inheritance tax planning. Their advice is always bespoke, and clients I have recommended to them have always been happy and complimentary. They have an edge compared to other law firms.’

‘Lesley-Ann Mayhew is excellent at what she does. She not only works around the clock, but the quality is always of a superior quality. All of the clients I have recommended have been happy with her advice.’

‘What stands out is the personal touch, matched with professional expertise. There is a diverse range of people to work with.’

‘Amy Burton was always very welcoming and was very easy to communicate with. She set out a very clear plan and kept me updated via telephone, email and office visits. I always felt like a special customer when I visited the office!’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with multiple people across Ellison’s private client department in varying offices. Each office offers a seamless level of efficiency and communication, which is refreshing in comparison to other multi-office firms that are seemingly disjointed. Everyone seems in Ellisons to communicate internally & externally impeccably well. It is always an easy transaction, irrespective of the location of their office or the work in question.’

‘The Wills, Trusts and Probate team has the capacity to handle a wide range of client requirements and complex matters. The members of the team I have worked with are very approachable and accommodating to clients’ needs.

‘My main contacts at FJG are James Bird and Karen Goulding. They are always quick in replying to my queries and providing initial information.’

‘Gregory Johns and his team are all incredibly knowledgeable, far more so than other solicitors I have previously encountered. They are also very friendly and personable and have always found a way to deal with people from differing positions and backgrounds. 

‘The team at FJG, from reception through to partners, are all extremely friendly, very approachable and eager to help. Each approach has been simple, instantly comforting and highly professional while being made to ease and treated like an individual. Until now, I wasn’t aware a law firm could be so easy to work with.’

‘The team are efficient, empathetic and patient, which in our opinion is what their clients appreciate at what can be a stressful time for all involved.’

‘Caroline Cole, Bethany Dorney and their team are extremely efficient. They are very patient with their explanations, which helps to put your mind at ease at what can be a very stressful time. They have always been available when we have needed them.’

‘Very receptive to any questions, always available, great customer service, hard working.’