‘Partner Stephen Burns is a formidable operator who has huge experience in commercial litigation. He is very ably supported by a team of associates, Katie Bewick being the standout example.’

‘CRS has a very strong commercial litigation department, easily holding its own against regional or ‘magic circle’ competitors. CRS provides realistic and pragmatic advice, conscious of the needs of the client.’

‘Stephen Burns – partner. Very empathetic and good at identifying the client’s needs. Stephen is also particularly good at developing an appropriate strategy for the case going forwards. Charlotte Healy – associate – totally on top of her brief’

‘CRS are the real deal when it comes to commercial law. They have been doing this longer, and better than most – and have a number of exceptional practitioners, who know their area of expertise inside out and provide exceptional client care.’

‘Gareth Mills – exceptional client contacts, makes the most difficult commercial arbitration looks straightforward. Gareth leads a team of excellent commercial practitioners with conspicuous care and dedication. He is as tough as it comes with his competitors, but a pleasure to work with as part of a team and has truly exceptional client care.’

‘The team are efficient, commercial, and extremely bright. I always get quick responses to any query I have, and they always have an answer for tricky issues that can arise in a case.’

‘Rachael Warren – excellent on financial services disputes and regulatory matters.’

‘Stephen Burns is fantastic – he provides clear advice and ensures the likely outcomes are thought through and understood before any decisions are taken. He is fantastically successful at mediation, and I put this down to his direct ‘no nonsense’ approach when dealing with the other side and clear communication with his own client.’

‘Justin McConville has been very considerate and very helpful with his advice. I am very pleased with his work and advice.’

‘Strong leadership, decisive.’

‘Ed Weeks’ commercial litigation dept is very good indeed. Very efficient, working to the task and with fee earners at the right level.’

‘Ed Weeks is hugely experienced and a wise litigation hand. I would always recommend him.’

‘Great all-round capabilities with good partner engagement. Focused on solutions and commercial outcomes. ’

‘Will Angas is a great partner to have leading a case, with a real feel for litigation and an ability to anticipate the other side’s next move.’

‘Commercial and quick to respond.’

‘A team of lawyers who make every effort to assist their client regarding extremely complex litigation. All are supportive to me regarding aspects of which I have had no previous experience.’

‘David Steinberg has remained supportive. Particularly astute regarding Litigation of Company Liquidation & Associated Litigation. Catherine Penny provided constant support & knowledge of the matters in hand. Robert Scudamore with an ongoing skill in drafting contentious proceedings. Teja Pisk followed Robert above in same style.’

‘I can only give positive comments on my overall experience with Stevens & Boltons.’

‘I have dealt with Catherine Penny at a partner level, and with Teja Pisk at an associate level. All of whom showed an outstanding level of professionalism, attention to detail and very clear communication. The mix of all is something I have rarely seen.’

‘The expertise held by Stevens & Bolton (Commercial Litigation) is exceptional. For a relatively small team, they have a very high profile due to the effort that they make to attend and develop international relationship. They are an excellent firm to collaborate with and we have first-hand experience of that. They give the clients a real sense of reassurance.’

‘Sarah Murray is outstanding and makes a real effort to build relationships and support the whole of her team. Other stand out individuals at the firm are James Evison, Michael Frisby and Catherine Penny.’

‘The team is collegiate and streamlined, with associates actively running cases and partners providing helpful strategic input. They regularly attend conferences and are keen to keep on top of and discuss recent legal and commercial developments, particularly in the crypto sphere. They are very client friendly and personable and work hard, focusing on what the client wants.’

‘Knowledgeable regarding our business, responsive to requests, provide clear responses.’

‘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.’

‘London-quality litigation.’

‘David Hitchcock – excellent tactical nous. Simon Brew – he has a good feel for how to get a case to a resolution.’

‘I have worked with Simon Brew for several years. He is excellent – very thorough, dedicated to his cases and good with clients.’

‘TWM’s team are great on the law and resolving disputes – they also know when to bring in experts to assist them and advise their clients and they do this early enough in the process for those experts to make a difference. As a result of early involvement of experts, they get a much better outcome for their clients than they would by simply fighting the case without this input.’

‘Simon Brew is really easy to get along with, yet he is firm when needed.’

‘I have worked with David Hitchcock, partner and head of the department, for many years and am always impressed by him. He is calm, pragmatic and (unlike some other solicitors) actually aids the resolution of his clients’ disputes in an expeditious fashion. As a barrister, I am always comfortable with a case in David’s hands.’

‘This is a thriving commercial team over SMEs in the Kent area. It has real understanding of the requirements of businesses of this kind.’

‘Michael Oatham is very user friendly, pragmatic and practical in his advice. Lacey Kerner – technically very strong with good client care skills.’

‘Lacie Kerner takes an efficient and no-nonsense approach to giving advice. She understands the human element of cases, and cuts a pragmatic course through them.’

‘Brachers is a niche provincial outfit, which provides good value services in the conduct of litigation.’

‘The solicitor I have principally worked with at Brachers is Lacie Kerner. Lacie and I worked together on a shareholders’ dispute which involved making swift but considered decisions in fast-moving litigation, in the course of which she showed considerable commercial and legal procedural acumen as well as excellent tactical instincts and an ability to keep clients in the loop throughout. She’s an excellent team player and is very responsive, at all times of the day and night! She is also a pleasure to work with.’

‘Mike Oatham; good commercial nous.’

‘Griffin Law is a highly impressive boutique litigation firm that offers city-standard legal services from Kent, and at a fraction of the cost. The firm punches above its weight with top drawer clients and lawyers. ’

‘Donal Blaney is a fiercely tenacious and commercially-minded litigator. He has a wealth of experience of complex and high-value litigation and is a determined and strategically insightful as they come.’

‘Mark Edmonds is an exceptionally commercially-minded litigator. Clients greatly appreciate his clear and candid advice, and his focus on clients’ ultimate objectives.’

‘They are a small unique firm, but this makes this better for the client experience, they have time to listen, and are also on your level.’

‘A pragmatic, resourceful and effective firm to work with. While they could be considered a small high street firm, the calibre of their work and the dedication of their team set them apart.’

‘I was particularly impressed when working with Mark Edmonds. Alongside his affable charm, he is a highly intelligent and dedicated problem solver, who shows a level of business acumen which is hard to find in a solicitor. ’

‘The team work well together with a collaborative approach and the team spirit is exceptional.’

‘Great service, responsive and knowledgeable. ’

‘Tom Barnard is excellent. He is a top litigator and the all round package in terms of technical skills and excellent strategy.’

‘Professional and knowledgeable.’

‘Highly competent, but approachable.’

‘David Foster is excellent. Just the man to have on your side.’

‘The team is dedicated and assiduous in representing and pursuing their interests. A very decent provincial firm.’

‘David Foster – partner – is very hands on and available at all times. A good lawyer that is keen to look after his clients but also approachable and helpful to barristers when required.’

‘Superb client care. Penetrating legal analysis.’

‘Top quality legal services from a firm based in Brighton.’

‘David Bailey, partner – bright and hard-working, astute to client needs and demands, and adept at handling client.’

‘Nicholas Taylor – on top of share sale disputes and has lots of common sense.’

‘I have worked with David Bailey for over 10 years and his colleague Nick Taylor on commercial disputes – they are very dedicated, knowledgeable and astute – they are pretty much paperless.’

‘As a firm, they are specialist litigators who have strength in depth and are able to harness their resources and experience to deal with urgent matters such as freezing injunctions.’

‘Brendan Rimmer has an excellent grasp of the issues and is direct and to the point. We have a great working relationship.’

‘Helix Law is a really dynamic firm of solicitors who go above and beyond to secure excellent commercial outcomes for their clients. They use cutting-edge legal technology to give their clients an edge in closely fought litigation, and regularly go up against (and beat) much higher profile London law firms. They also build excellent relations with clients, particularly business owners, who repeatedly instruct them to deal with their property disputes.’

‘Alex Cook – a truly outstanding lawyer. Alex is a tough litigator who works extremely hard to achieve outstanding results for his clients. He is always looking for ways to gain an advantage for his clients in litigation and is always focused on making sure his clients’ commercial best interests are maximised.’

‘Laura Albon – has a really strong grasp of property law, especially when acting for landlords. Really good at communicating clearly with clients and realistic and pragmatic advice.’

‘Sam Packwood – a tough negotiator who will go the extra mile to get his clients the best outcome possible. Sam is never afraid to take tough points or think outside of the box if it helps his client.’

‘Richard Chapman – clients really appreciate his ability to see the wood for the trees, cutting through the noise of litigation to achieve excellent outcomes.’

‘Helix Law Ltd have established themselves as one of, if not the, most impressive firms of solicitors specialising in commercial litigation in the South East. They are able to handle any dispute, regardless of size, value or complexity. They have a number of highly qualified and experienced litigators who worked incredibly well both as a team with other members of the firm or individually with counsel.’

‘Good mix of people with a wide range of knowledge. Each one of easy to work with.’

‘Good commerciality in considering matters.’

‘The team at J&P always go above and beyond what we ask of them. They are comprehensive in their communications, prompt at updating us on open files/cases, with accurate and helpful advice. Mentoring throughout the firm is evident to see in Partners and Associates assisting colleagues at all levels, with members of the team evolving and expanding their knowledge as time passes.’

‘Uday Patel, Partner, takes the time to understand the client, their needs, and ultimately what our desired outcome is in any matter. I have worked with Uday for a number of years now, and this has never faltered. He is exceptionally observant to details that I have witnessed be overlooked by other legal professionals in the past, and will go out of his way to see that his team are well resourced and supported.

‘Danielle Armstrong, Solicitor, is our main day to day contact within the litigation team, and we cannot fault her on how she manages our cases. She is very clear with the advice she provides, and how she intends on approaching a matter before she does so. We are kept abreast of progress throughout the entirety of a case, and rushed deadlines are never an issue. I would happily recommend Uday, Danielle and J&P as a firm for anyone requiring legal services.’

‘Judge & Priestly LLP are very good at what they do. They handle our cases with professionalism and easy to work with. We can always count on the experience and capability of the entire team and are very satisfied with their services over the years.’

‘J&P have a wonderful team who understands our business and sectors. They provide timely, accurate and efficient advice. Their success rate is close above 90%.’

‘From my dealings with the firm, as counsel instructed by them, I would describe them as friendly, helpful, relaxed, informal, sensible and practical to deal with. I suspect they are a very sound firm, when compared with some of the flashier but potentially less diligent and less attentive regional firms that you can find in the Surrey, Kent and Sussex corridor down from London.’

‘I’ve been instructed by Richard Ludlow, one of the firm’s partners, who specialises in both company and insolvency work, as well as in more general commercial litigation. I’ve been really impressed by his calm, practical approach as well as his wide knowledge of the area. I’ve also very much appreciated his client handling skills, as he’s soaked up a flow of pretty constant client emails, even if I’m also directly copied in.’

‘As counsel I’ve really appreciated having a solicitor who I can work with and discuss things with and get real input from.’

‘Richard works hard to act in the client’s best possible interests and get the best possible outcome, almost despite or in spite of the client’s own endeavours.’