‘Working on a recent case together, it was clear that the team had a coordinated and well-organized approach to case management, which meant that when the key contact was away, the case management continued. Each of the team members I worked with was well organised and prepared, with prompt, clear and succinct engagement. It was a service offer that was appreciated and should be called out as a positive.’

‘I recently worked with Steve Eccles on a challenging case linked to lease drafting. Steve took on the role of advisor and mediator, working with us and with the leaseholder to bring about a resolution to a lease drafting failure. Steve’s approach was open and pragmatic: he was able to support and deliver a resolution that worked for all parties.’

‘The team is friendly, very approachable and offers concise, easy-to-understand legal advice in a practical manner, making it easy to understand and assess the risk/reward of pursuing the particular point in question.’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with James Sutherland on multiple occasions. He listens. He is extremely knowledgeable and offers concise well well-reasoned advice, always willing to go the extra distance to put the client first.’

‘Personal touch and helpful with providing updates on key matters, as well as historic ones. Efficient and kept us well informed.’

‘They receive a client brief and it does not feel like a standardised approach seeking to establish client requirements and provide advice to be relied upon, but ensuring a balance of risk is understood in commercial client situations. There is a range of staff and backgrounds deployed to any work, with strong teamwork and record keeping to support client work over long-running periods of time.’

‘They are very responsive and available at any time, regardless of the scale of the issue. Timeframes on transaction work are very quick, ensuring this meets our needs in the chosen work areas.’

‘Naomi Cunningham is an exceptional partner and is always on hand and available, the perfect balance of risk-conscious and commercial, which is what you need.’

‘I have worked with Sophie Michaelides and James Hemsley. I found them knowledgeable, attentive and helpful.’

‘The Ashfords team is highly efficient and keen to achieve the best results for their clients. They ensure that instructions to Counsel are crystal clear and are always available to respond to email inquiries and provide instructions on the telephone if required urgently at court. The team consistently knows their case and client and strives to progress matters so that the best results can be achieved at court.’

‘Deep understanding of the needs of public bodies and the property issues they encounter.’

‘Very strong individuals have joined from other firms to add to the specialist knowledge of the team. Good experience of the South West region, but the team also handles lots of national property-based work.’

‘Patrick Wetherall has huge experience in the sector, both regionally and nationally and is a good strategic lawyer.’

‘They are able to communicate advice in an understandable way and have the ability to call on experience from a wide range of sectors and experience. These both greatly assist the decision-making process.’

‘The team is super keen and passionate about the area of law we work in. They are technically sound and use this understanding and experience to test the boundaries whilst providing sound legal advice.’

‘We have retained David Quinn to assist with litigious property matters and found him to be very knowledgeable, approachable and responsive.’

‘David Quinn is adept at handling thorny issues and driving them forward to a conclusion.’

‘In working with the Michelmores litigation team, we have found that as well as having a very sound and thorough knowledge of the legal position, as would be expected, and advising on this in a clear way, they take a commercial approach where required to assist clients in making the correct decisions. Their professional and robust approach offers provides the support necessary to allow client’s to assess their options and proceed as required.’

‘The whole team and Michelmores are great to work with, but working particularly closely with Sophie Carey, we have been impressed by the attention to detail and advice provided, along with the personal approach to each matter and the tailored advice taking into account the client’s position.’

‘The team was diligent ad focussed on the complex problem I had. They were a pleasure to work with.’

‘We use Stephens Scown for some of our tenancy management legal work. We always get excellent help, advice, and options to consider in a very professional and quick manner.’

‘Helen Thomas provides excellent professional service and is always on hand to help.’

‘Great, commercially sensible, and client-focused service and expertise on a range of real property disputes.’

‘A strong team, led by the very experienced Mark Routley with support from Emma Cork.’

‘Mark Routley is a pleasure to work with. He always has his client’s commercial objectives at the front of his mind and is extremely sensible.’

‘The team at VWV is excellent in their uptake of the problems, understanding of the issues, the explanation of the implications, and the actions planned or taken. I felt very secure in the plain English discussion that I had in Teams meetings, and the avoidance of much legal language. Explanations were readily given and the general co-operative atmosphere was a pleasure to participate in.’

‘The one major litigator whom I dealt with is Phil Sheppard. He is direct in his approach. As above, he has a very positive approach and is a pleasure to deal with. I felt secure in his advice, which has been correct on all counts.’

‘Michelle Bendall and Daniel Hall. Both very commercial and practical, always looking for ways to avoid cases going all the way to trial.’

‘People are good, and responsive. WBD set up a portal which works well with our operations team.’

‘We have been working with Womble Bond Dickinson for many years. They are a great team who are very knowledgeable. They are approachable and get back to our inquiries in a timely manner. Their knowledge of social housing law is excellent. Therefore, I would be happy to recommend them to others.’

‘Very strong property litigation team with a lot of experience in infrastructure-related disputes.’

‘High quality team.’

‘David Haines and Emma Preece are excellent.’

‘Emma Preece is an exceptionally capable, organised and intelligent senior associate. She is the ‘ideal solicitor’ in terms of being someone who you can place total confidence in at all times to be calm, professional, across the detail, and sound in her judgement in all respects. She really is one to watch in the property litigation world, in my view.’

‘A small but experienced specialist property litigation firm.’

‘Working primarily with Bonnie Martin and Amy Rudrum, they give very clear business-focused advice.’

‘They are able to offer « big firm » advice and experience but in a more personal and understanding manner, which is perfect for the Pub sector as they deal with individuals rather than large corporates.’

‘I worked with Lester Aldridge in a large multi-party mediation. I found the firm was highly commercial and client-focused in its approach.’ 

‘Rachel Gimson stood out to me as having a trusted relationship with her client.’

‘The team works together to ensure that their response to you as a client covers aspects that one individual may not have in-depth knowledge so as to make the response relevant. The language used is always concise and clear. Follow-ups are done as a matter of course. Excellent service throughout.’

‘I have worked with them on a range of property litigation matters, both commercial and residential. They have led each matter asutely, efficiently, and with excellent strategic and legal judgment, to a successful conclusion.’

‘David Crockford is an absolute delight. He is that rare breed at partner level of someone whose legal knowledge and acumen is extremely comprehensive; who is approachable and pro-active in his engagement matters; and who nonetheless ensures that his input consistently adds value and uses resources efficiently and intelligently.’

‘Excellent firm with excellent people.’

‘Lovely team. Very competent.’

‘The team has always delivered on a fairly wide scale of projects I have been involved with recently, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.’

‘I have only dealt with Emma Barnfield but the service provided has been second to none in terms of giving concise, measured advice in relation to landlord & tenant matters.’

‘Ellis Jones has a breadth of experience that is not matched by other firms on the South Coast. They can deal with any aspect of a property or development dispute, from the initial construction stages, core property disputes and funding disputes with banks or lenders. They do not just cover those areas, but bring a real depth of experience and skill to them.’

‘The team is very well resourced, with an appropriate balance of partners and more junior fee earners. Associates get specialist training from the outset, and so develop a specialism in Property Law early on.’

‘Lauren Day gives sound, pragmatic advice that is targeted to actually resolve the dispute. She takes time to understand the immediate problem and any wider implications and gets to the bottom of the issue from an early stage. She has a great eye for the tactics of commercial settlements.’

‘The team is very proactive and able to communicate with clients in an approachable way.’

‘We have been satisfied with the service provided.’

‘Andrew Walker has been growing the team across the firm’s offices to become a more significant player in the property/real estate litigation market; their locations and team mean they are able to offer a good balance between expertise and cost efficiency.’

‘Highly knowledgeable and approachable.’

‘The team is exceptionally knowledgeable about the area. They are efficient, approachable, and professional. They are always happy to collaborate with me on a case, and we work together to tackle the client’s problems – it’s a welcome and refreshing approach. ’

‘Even under pressure, they are both able to deliver a high standard of work. They are a pleasure to work with.’