Foot Anstey > Taunton, England > Firm Profile

‘Their depth of knowledge and commercial application to transactions is market leading.’

‘Foot Anstey is a very client-focused law firm, creating an environment of trust and confidence in the lawyer-client relationship.’

‘I have worked with the team at Foot Anstey on a number of projects. I have always found them to be friendly and helpful, offering practical solutions to issues that arise. The team are always available and strive to work to deadlines provided.’

‘Every individual I have worked with at Foot Anstey has been a joy! They explain options clearly, offering practical solutions and are always available to help.’

‘We met the team before we instructed them, they listened to our concerns and they explained the steps we would need to take to sell our business. Once instructed, they kept us informed of progress and cost at every stage of the sale.’

‘Ken Lewins was the lead partner, he understood our needs and his confidence and ability put us at ease in an alien environment.’

‘I think what sets this team apart from the other firms that I worked with, is that this team is very helpful in all matters.’

‘The team take time to get to know the business, the culture and risk appetite in order to be able to advise accordingly. The team are very much aligned and of my 3 points of contact all were aware of the details of the projects.’

‘Claire Holland is a fantastic legal business partner to our team here. She understands the business, the transformation journey, where we are today and helps us plan for future change. She has an in-depth knowledge of the business providing solid commercial advice whilst clearly outlining risks.’

‘The team at Foot Anstey possesses the necessary legal expertise, yet what sets them apart from other law firms is their pragmatic approach and business acumen. They are highly responsive and seamlessly integrate with our in-house team whenever required.’

‘In the situation I inherited and found myself, I was looking for solidity, reliability, stability, calm assurance. In the team at Foot Anstey, I found these qualities in abundance. The members of the team who engaged with me each had these qualities and provided service with clarity.’

‘I mainly dealt with Joanne Rumley. From the first conversation Joanne provided clear, unambiguous advice and interpretation of different situations. She provided wise counsel and guidance at every step.’

‘Foot Anstey’s Bristol office has an excellent insolvency and corporate recovery practice. It has specialist expertise on regulated entities within the financial services sector, which includes in-depth knowledge of the Special Administration Regime and other relevant legislation, such as CASS.’

‘Joanne Rumley and Tim Pritchard have been our first points of contact. In my experience, they are the ‘leading lights’ within this area. They always offer clear and commercial advice and their availability and ability to deliver to tight timescales is second to none. We are very grateful for their assistance and have achieved some fantastic results for clients and creditors of insolvent businesses because of their efforts.’

‘I have worked with Foot Anstey’s team on a variety of cases with an insolvency / restructuring angle. Service is excellent in terms of timeliness of response and ability to combine a technical answer with commercial awareness – they punch significantly above their weight.’

‘Joanne Rumley is the stand-out restructuring lawyer in the region – always responsive, excellent technical knowledge and good commercial awareness.’

‘Extremely knowledgeable, resourceful with good practical application. Will always get the job done.’

‘Alex Rogers is very understanding of the situation and quick to comprehend the issues. She is also ready to consult others.’

‘A strong team and department with a significant reach and position within this area of law, acting for some large, national, charities in relation to Contentious Trusts and Probate matters. Known for adopting a commercial, pragmatic and sensible approach to the resolution of disputes. ’

‘Elizabeth Ware and Alexandra Rogers – both are extremely knowledgeable and adopt a sensible approach to the resolution of disputes, whilst achieving excellent results for their Clients.’

‘Alex Rogers is a strong lawyer who negotiates well on behalf of her clients. Lizzy Ware is calm under pressure and very caring towards her clients. They have high quality work.’

‘I cannot fault Philip Parrott. From the word go he engaged with me and won my confidence immediately. He dealt superbly with what was an extremely complicated transaction and not once did I see him struggle to solve the many problems that were thrown at him.’

‘Philip Brown has a comprehensive understanding of both commercial property and commercial property development. He understands risk and how a developer will be thinking.’

‘Efficient, pragmatic, knowledgeable and adaptable.’

‘Exceptional knowledge and insight. City quality.’

‘Broad coverage of service; if an individual does not have profound knowledge in relation to questions touching other areas of law, they bring the best people to the table and make sure contact with a suitable team member is set up.’

‘Annalisa Checchi is very responsive and hands-on, her advice is always pragmatic and cost-efficient. ’

‘Ashley Avery stands out for her efficiency, responsiveness, ability to explain things succinctly and with authority, and ease to work with.’

‘Foot Anstey offers great value to our team. They are dependable and reactive. They have the right level of expertise in our area, a good understanding of the industry and our company.’

‘They have the ability to effortlessly explain the concept of Islamic finance, its workings, and how it is not some complex structure but rather a more straightforward structure and its benefits.’

‘They provide bespoke advice rather than just putting an Islamic wrapper on a conventional finance transaction.’

‘They have great strength and knowledge across the board providing a great and efficient service.’

‘Zahir Nayani has a very pragmatic and commercial approach and protects the interest of his clients while helping provide information for the bank to take a view.’ 

‘Zahir Nayani and Kate Heard are both very knowledgeable and proactive in handling transactions. They have a wealth of experience and apply this in both a legal and commercially practical sense.’

‘Ayah Snober is great to work with. She is responsive and collaborative and keen to get deals done in an efficient manner which aligns with our own priorities.’

‘Aziz Deen has deep understanding of the various Islamic products and has excellent industry knowledge. He is a great orator and is able to articulate the true position to everyone from an experienced person to a layman.’

‘Extremely professional, very understanding, knowledgeable and empathetic. Communication is exceptional and very transparent when explaining procedures and how things are progressing.’

‘All communication has been excellent, and I couldn’t be happier as a client and feel they always have my daughter’s best interests at heart.’

‘The person who I am working with is Paula Hill and her team who are very understanding, helpful and keep me informed regularly on how my claim is progressing. Paula explains any issues simply and is very helpful, very understanding and sympathises with me when speaking to her. I am sorry but I cannot compare any differences with other companies as this is the first time I have needed the expert advice of a Solicitor.’

‘Personal communication from lead partner.’

‘The people were so kind and caring towards us, extremely helpful with every aspect of the claim. They explained everything involved. The barrister that they selected was also very very kind and explained all that was involved.’

‘The team provided exceptional legal representation while supporting us through clinical negligence litigation. Ours was a long and complex case but what set Enable Law apart was their obvious expertise in personal injury law, particularly birth injury cases.’

‘The team at this practice were extremely approachable, easy to talk to and would get back to you quickly with any questions that needed answering we never had to chase up anything at all. Extremely transparent and honest with absolutely everything. When it came to billing etc. it was easy to understand and was also explained not just on paper but in person or over the phone if needed, which also was the case with anything.’

‘The team I have been dealing with have been outstanding. They always respond to correspondence within a day or so, very professional and supportive along what will be my 6th year in this journey. They are honest and open even when giving negative news and will always provide the advice and support required. I would highly recommend them.’

‘Very professional and always returned calls. Polite and knowledgeable .’

‘An excellent team of dedicated personal injury lawyers dealing with the most serious and high value claims.’

‘The team has developed specialist knowledge of brain injury, which they incorporate within their practice of working with clients who have complex injuries, and their families. They provide a seamless integrated practice, with clear plans, good communication with all concerned, using knowledgeable experts and practitioners to achieve positive outcomes.’

‘The team listen to all concerns and work together and share specialist knowledge and experience to find solutions to complex scenarios. They go the extra mile to do what needs to be done.’

‘Enable’s strength in depth separates them from all but a few competitors. They are certainly one of the key players in the PI market.’

‘Celine Lecomte is an incredibly professional person with a wealth of knowledge and experience in an ever-changing sector.’

‘The team stands out for its depth of knowledge and pragmatic approach. They take the whole picture into account to come up with imaginative solutions.’

‘Rachel Brooks leads the department. She is very personable and thorough.’

‘There are not many firms which can provide first-class personal tax, trusts and probate advice. The team in Hampshire at Foot Anstey is excellent, providing a real depth of expertise in complex matters, but also clear advice and support for clients.’

‘Rachel Brooks is a real expert. She’s able to provide advice and guidance across a wide spectrum of issues. She leads a team that really shows strength and depth. Celine Lecomte is a fabulous communicator and is extremely efficient.’

‘The knowledge and experience of Alison McClure is unsurpassed! A formidable professional to have in your corner!’

‘Rachel Brooks and her team are very responsive and are able to provide complex advice in an approachable manner.’

‘Peter Singfield has a good commercial sense and overview.’

‘Really strong presence regionally, but with the skills of a London firm.’

‘A very friendly team, who box well above their weight in terms of the calibre of the work they undertake.’

‘Tim Williamson is a clever and enthusiastic solicitor. Tim has very strong interpersonal skills and is forever trying to find a positive outcome for his clients. He has a good knowledge of H&S law, and shows excellent judgement when applying it to solve problems.’

‘The team are very familiar with our working practices, standard documents and our expectations. They are always very responsive to emails and happy to share their insight into current market practice.’

‘Katie-Jane Rees is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is thorough and makes sure our interests are always protected whilst being commercial. My working day is always easier when she is involved in a transaction as she is very ordered and prepared and will go above and beyond to ensure her team handles all the aspects in good time.’

‘Their people have a wide-spread knowledge of the law along with good industry sector understanding, to help work on real-life business issues.’

‘Excellent client service – I’ve been very impressed by the high and consistent quality of work provided to us by this firm. The legal advice provided to us is consistently of a high quality, timely and practical.’

‘Amazing law firm. Fully understand the transaction and associated risk without compromising the agent’s position.’

‘Katie-Jane Rees – very knowledgeable with a can-do attitude, suggesting work arounds for complex matters, providing timely responses and remaining available as required.’

‘People at Foot Anstey are very friendly and quick at replying to all queries. If a case is urgent, they prioritise accordingly.’

‘The firm clearly works well as a team to support agricultural clients, with strong sector-specific knowledge and experience.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable about the farming industry in the South West and the legal issues affecting it, with strong local connections.’

‘Edward Venmore is a real expert in his field and also pleasant to work with. Danielle Spalding is efficient and knowledgeable.’

‘They certainly compare favourably with the agriculture and estate teams in other firms in the South West. Their Experts in the Field podcast is a comparatively recent innovation that adds value to the offering.’

‘The team are very good communicators and offer a high level of support and advice, while being personable and easy to work with. They offered reminders and additional support throughout our working together. The project was a collaboration, but kept on time and made possible by Foot Anstey.’

‘They are real people who understand the challenges farmers face and put all their efforts into supporting the rural community. They have extensive knowledge about the industry and can offer bespoke advice and guidance.’

‘Strength-in-depth, genuine expertise in their field, and client-focused.’

‘Edward Venmore is a brilliant lawyer who is calm under pressure and gets excellent results for his clients.’

‘A champion for charities in legacy administration, our charity has been indebted to Foot Anstey for all the assistance they have provided. They have stuck with us through tough times and have continued to support us – without them we could not have coped with the incoming work. They used flexibility and patience to navigate tricky situations.’

‘Emma Facey has been integral to the entire process, and acts as our port of call. She has run the operation.’

‘Andrew Mackie provides exceptional advice. He is legally thorough but never loses sight of the practical issues at play. His pragmatic advice has been especially valuable over the last year.’

‘Lucy Gill has grown a significant team of specialists drawn from legal and charity backgrounds and fully understands the unique requirements and considerations of charity clients. This enables her team to quickly engage and take a proactive approach.’

‘I really do feel comforted to have Lucy Gill’s team on my side. Lucy is innovative and uses technology to engage on a unique level with clients.’

‘Lucy Gill is an innovative and enthusiastic partner and team leader who definitely has her finger on the charity sector’s pulse. With a team including solicitors and consultants with backgrounds in the charity sector, the team has grown to offer a unique and comprehensive range of services to charity clients like no other I have come across, a one-stop shop with range and expertise.’

‘Emma Facey is hugely supportive and has Lucy Gill’s charity insight into charities, contentious issues and legacy administration. She is passionate about charities.’

‘Anna Phillips’ knowledge of all things property-related for charities is amazing and she is a very safe pair of hands, whatever the type of property and issue.’

‘Throughout the process the team has been responsive, accurate and very supportive.’

‘Shaun Thomas has been absolutely brilliant. Open, honest and down-to-earth. It is very easy to trust him.’

‘Definitely proactive and inspire confidence, good advice and they listen carefully to my suggestions and evaluate them whilst offering alternatives.’

‘Good and practical knowledge about solar PPAs.’

‘Foot Anstey is a very client-focused law firm, creating an environment of trust and confidence in the lawyer-client relationship. During our experience working with Foot Anstey we have found a law firm that offers full availability and always gives quick and accurate answers to the issues that are raised.’

‘The team is very good. Well organised, well disciplined and very personable. A pleasure to deal with. ’

‘Kutayha Cherry is a standout partner for me. She blends being very bright with being very commercial and very proactive, which is a wonderful mix. Someone who you enjoy working with and who you know will hold up their end of a deal. The fact that she is also a very nice person helps as well! ’

‘The firm has introduced a number of innovative ways to get to know its clients’ businesses, which really makes them stand out from other firms. The team are all professional, approachable and interested in understanding a client’s business so they can find ways to add value.’

‘The energy and projects team has provided support at various stages of our project. Dickon Court has become an extension of our project team, a trusted advisor that our executive team like to run ideas by. This level of engagement and closeness to the project has been invaluable to the team.’

‘They have a strong background in the industry and can offer a multidisciplinary approach to the various aspects of complex energy projects.’

‘Kutahya Cherry is friendly, approachable, and savvy. She is always open to exploring how Foot Anstey can support our business further.’

‘Expertise in the field of Energy.’

‘Foot Anstey have provided very good, detailed information. Responsive and available to discuss items for clarifications.’

‘A leader in this field.’

‘We have been working with Foot Anstey for a while. We have found the team to be extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly and approachable. They show a real enthusiasm for their work and learning about our business. The different initiatives they offer across the firm with regards to getting to know a client’s business have been really valuable and makes them stand out against other firms.’

‘With our construction work, we see the Foot Anstey team as an extension of our team. They have demonstrated real understanding of our commercial needs and limitations and are always available for a quick call to bounce ideas off. We have found this level of support, and the experience of the Foot Anstey team, really valuable as we have navigated a complicated construction project. Dickon Court’s expertise and knowledge of construction projects and disputes has been incredibly useful, and he has become a trusted adviser for the project team on all construction dispute issues.’

‘Patrick Wetherall leads the Real Estate team. Patrick understands his area extremely well and is fantastic to deal with. He has a clear and straight forward approach with his clients and ensures that they fully understand difficult and complex matters, guiding them through what can be challenging litigation in a commercial way. He thinks very commercially.’

‘I have worked with Rachel Small. She is one of the most impressive solicitors I have worked with. She is quick to understand matters and analyses problems well. She is extremely efficient and a real team player. She is very good with clients and counsel.’

‘A very strong property litigation team with considerable experience in disputes about development land valuations and infrastructure as well as all the more common types of property litigation.’

‘Patrick Weatherall has excellent commercial instincts and can be relied on to get his clients the best possible result in any property related dispute.’

‘They have a good mix of expertise in rural and commercial affairs with appropriate personnel with tailored expertise, across different offices in Southern UK. Where I have worked with the firm in contentious matters, they have been very responsive and commercially aware of client’s goals.’

‘Patrick Weatherall and Stephanie Kingdon are both extremely effective at targeting client goals and formulating litigation strategy to suit the goals of their clients. They have good expertise in property litigation and work hard to achieve results for their clients.’

‘Rachel Small is highly competent and has a good knowledge of the Electronic Communications Code. She is very easy to work with and provides practical and user-friendly advice to clients.’

‘Hannah Slade and Stephanie Kingdon are extremely knowledgeable and competent advisers. Both are always available and offer excellent and proactive legal service. Both are really greatly engaged with their clients.’

‘Foot Anstey’s sports practice is defined by its straightforward approach, simplicity, customer-centric values, reliability, and insightful guidance. These core principles contribute to the team’s distinction as a formidable legal entity.’

‘High-quality team with relevant experience who will act as an extension of your in-house team. Super reliable and responsive.’

‘Ashley Avery is our go-to partner for all aspects of TMT. The advice is timely, commercial, high-quality, and she always understands what we are trying to achieve with ease.’

‘Very high and personal commitment; knowledgeable, fast, and professional yet warm and personal service.’

‘Annalisa Checchi is knowledgeable, proactive, genuinely interested, and has a no-nonsense approach.’

‘Their effort on details and integrity is exceptional.’

‘Efficient, knowledgeable and reliable.’

‘Excellent commercial advice tailored to the deal at hand.’

‘Ashley Avery is our go to for difficult commercial questions. Her analysis is always on the money and we trust her implicitly.’

‘Communication and attention to detail is always paramount, as well as working collaboratively with the client to fully understand the nuances to any particular transaction.’

‘Knowledgeable, quick to respond and understanding of a clients’ perspective.’

‘Quick to respond and creative with comprehensive solutions to issues.’

‘Impressive breadth of experience and ability in Bristol.’

‘Strong presence regionally, but with the skills of a London firm.’

‘Foot Anstey have a strong employment team with excellent knowledge.’

‘Joanne Boyle’s employment law knowledge is second-to-none. Her client care skills are superb, always going the extra mile to get the right results for her clients. Her preparation of cases is meticulous and she is a great collaborator.’

‘Foot Anstey have an established presence in the South West and clearly understand the nature of the business and individuals they represent.’

‘Michael Thompson is a friendly and diligent lawyer. He listens carefully, processes information quickly and analyses it with reference to information and documentation he has already considered.’

‘Joanne Boyle is knowledgeable and works collaboratively with us to ensure that our needs are incorporated and key areas are given focus.’

‘Joanne Boyle’s level of knowledge is exceptional! Joanne has a unique delivery and facilitation style that make her courses memorable, interactive and helps to ensure that learning is retained and easily recalled.’

‘My experience of the employment law team in Bristol has been exceptional as has their knowledge and swift, decisive communication. Quickly sizing up the issue and then providing the solution.’

‘Joanne Boyle and her team are so quick with their responses, knowledgeable and clear with their information. No question is too daft; in fact, Joanne builds up your confidence with her supportive manner. Where she has concerns, she couches it in such a way as to help you learn.’

‘The practice has many experts in different fields and are very knowledgeable.’

‘Client-focused and responsive to clients needs and sensibilities.’

‘Jessica Pitt was particularly good in dealing with my case. Calm, balanced and professional.’

‘From my very first call with Jessica Pitt, I felt supported and at ease. She helped to calm me in what I thought would be an awkward situation. Jessica has been able to call upon colleagues from different departments, should she need more specialized advice.’

‘Jessica Pitt has been an absolute star. She is very professional and has exceptional knowledge of the legalities of cases such as mine.’

‘A very good and effective team that is efficient, effective and clear. They are able to deal with family issues in a sympathetic manner while giving clear and concise advice. ’

‘Jessica Pitt and Georgia Day are friendly and collaborative to work with. They have a commercial approach to nuptial agreements, and we regularly work together well on these agreements. Their approach is very sensible and open.’

‘A strong team led by Jessica Pitt, who is very experienced, knowledgeable, and always pragmatic. ’

‘They have strong technical expertise and adopt a collaborative approach to working through problems.’

‘User-friendly, responsive and commercial.’

‘Philip Brown has a comprehensive understanding of commercial property developments.’

‘They are very strong on difficult technical issues as well as drafting legal obligations relating to planning permissions.’

‘Marianne Ironside and Christian Silk are both exceptionally talented and very efficient at producing s.106 agreements.’

‘I find all staff at Foot Anstey exceptionally professional, approachable and knowledgeable. They respond quickly and queries are fully investigated and presented.’

‘We largely deal with Rachel Langley. Rachel epitomises what we look for in a law firm – she is friendly and personable, but also extremely professional and knowledgeable. She is pragmatic and understands the risks we are willing to tolerate and what our non-negotiables are, and her recommendations are always well considered and explained.’

‘The client customer service at Foot Anstey is five star, they have built a perfect relationship with me, they share their knowledge and concerns in a way I can easily understand as a non-legal professional.’

‘The IP team at Foot Anstey are very experienced at managing IP litigation. They show great client dedication and have a great team dynamic. The team is knowledgeable, practical and have excellent commercial instincts.’

‘Natalie Monaghan is a very good litigator with a wonderful eye for detail and she is very dedicated to her clients. ’

‘Foot Anstey is an exceptional firm. The team is proficient, effective, responsive, technically competent, adaptable with high problem solving and communication skills. Foot Anstey has superior capabilities to manage cross border IP matters for large transnational clients.’

‘The team acts seamlessly with high attention to detail in a timely manner.’

‘They are very knowledgeable about the subject matter, and are very good at listening and interpreting our thoughts and then giving appropriate advice and guidance.’

‘They have strong technical expertise and adopt a collaborative approach to working through problems.’

‘Carol Phillips is solution focused. She is great at cutting through complex scenarios to find a sensible outcome.’

‘Portia Welbourne-Jones is a pleasure to work with. She is measured, concise, and clear in her approach.’

‘Kate New is an exceptional lawyer. She is personable and knowledgeable. She communicates in a clear and concise way and provides excellent advice. She is not afraid to face into complex cases and gives an honest opinion of the likely outcome of cases.’

‘Kate New’s knowledge of case law and the application to the day-to-day management of a property portfolio is profound. She thinks about how clients will be able to benefit from case law and provides robust training in these areas.’

‘They are commercial, readily available, and have a collaborative attitude that encourages long-standing relationships.’

‘Simon Beetham has just moved across from Moore Barlow. He is an excellent commercial litigator.’

‘Kate New is a legend in the industry. Everyone who works with her has enormous respect for her legal savvy and emotional intelligence.’

‘A brilliant team, especially for property litigation and telecommunications law.’

‘Kate New is the star of the show. She is tenacious and offers strategic, robust legal advice.’

‘Kate New is hugely experienced and a joy to work with. She’s always available for her clients, who are fiercely loyal to her. One of the best property litigators in the business.’

‘They offer a personal service. They are very attentive and understanding. The practice has a wide range of abilities.’

‘The Foot Anstey team are very professional and very experienced. They work efficiently and effectively. They’re approachable and always easy to get hold of to discuss any issues or problems.’

‘Justine Parsons is a pleasure to work with. She always endeavors to provide an excellent level of service.’

‘This practice has genuine specialists in different departments who collaborate with each other seamlessly behind the scenes with a multi-discipline approach to any advice given.’

‘The team gives broad and strategic advice. They always go beyond their expected level of service levels. I would always want them to be my representatives.’

‘The IP team at Foot Anstey are very experienced at managing IP litigation. They show great client dedication and have a great team dynamic. The team is knowledgeable, practical and have excellent commercial instincts.’

‘Natalie Monaghan is a very good litigator with a wonderful eye for detail and she is very dedicated to her clients.’

‘The team were knowledgeable and offered solutions to the problems I had. Their advice was logical and reassuring at a time of great stress.’

‘Natalie Monaghan was very efficient and her advice was very helpful. She was friendly and attentive whenever we spoke. She helped me to stay calm.’

‘Foot Anstey is an exceptional firm. The team is proficient, effective, responsive, technically competent, adaptable with high problem solving and communication skills. Foot Anstey has superior capabilities to manage cross border IP matters for large transnational clients.’

‘They are excellent at running cases efficiently and effectively. They always respond quickly to our instructions.’

‘They have a high degree of professionalism and compassion in the most difficult of circumstances. The team also show a strong interest in thought leadership in the profession and a collaborative effort to enhance processes across the board.’

‘We are particularly impressed with the knowledge of Stacey Bryant and Asha Beswetherick, as well as Bethan Phillips.’

‘Annabelle Vaughan has great dexterity in dealing with complex family dynamics to help ensure that all relevant parties are working towards the same client-oriented goals. Hannah Loosemore already has significant case experience.’

‘Very knowledgeable, nothing is too much trouble. All legal documentation explained exceptionally well with no jargon. Made to feel I can ask any questions and willing to go at my pace. Extremely empathetic and professional. Also very friendly; a very impressive team.’

‘Alison McClure is conscientious and incredibly hard working; her attention to detail and the ability to focus on all areas of an assignment is impressive. She has her clients’ best interests at heart.’

‘In Stacey Bryant and Asha Beswetherick they have two outstanding people who combine in-depth knowledge with outstanding service. They build deep connections with the families they serve and work collaboratively to achieve their goals.’

‘Stacey Bryant has a particular eye for detail. She is a real people person, building strong bonds and empathetic relationships with her clients. Her boundless enthusiasm and positive energy translates to her whole team.’

‘Alison McClure is a very high-calibre individual with a great depth of wisdom and knowledge accumulated during her career. I know that I can always rely on her for a supportive ear.’ 

‘Great team with specific retail knowledge. Very down-to-earth and sensible.’

‘Sam Elworthy is exceptional; a great commercial lawyer who is technically excellent but also a problem solver who is very pragmatic and a pleasure to deal with. In particular, an expert in franchising. He quickly builds an understanding of what matters to you and the business.’

‘Sam Elworthy is not afraid to give his opinion when asked for it. Sam is extremely quick in response to queries and has the ability to quickly identify the more important issues. In complex matters he is prepared to give a sense of the key issues and advise up front, before he provides a longer considered response. This is very helpful in the commercial world where decisions need to be made quickly.’

‘Sam Elworthy has deep emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour.’

‘Eleanor Armstrong is a very experienced solicitor in travel litigation.’

‘A very strong national firm with high standards across the board.’

‘Eleanor Armstrong is an experienced, reliable and calm lawyer in this field.’

‘Eleanor Armstrong is excellent, sensible and claimant-minded.’

‘A good team to work with. Friendly, commercially very astute and cooperative.’

‘Kutahya Cherry is very good. Clever, very capable and commercial.’

‘Foot Anstey has long experience of offering specialist legal support to lenders. It has strength in depth and provides excellent user-friendly service at all levels of seniority.’

‘James Gliddon has tremendous experience of handling lender disputes and brings a client friendly and calm head to every case. Ben Heaton is always efficient and approaches cases with commercial and practical considerations well in mind.’

‘Key differentiators are their strength in depth and their experience handling complex and long-running pieces of litigation. Vikki Jehu – responsive and on top of every single detail.’

‘The team is very good from top to bottom and has strength in depth. Not only are they good litigators but they understand the market, especially on issues such as banking fraud, carbon trading and financial services.’

‘James Gliddon is exceptional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Catherine Haugh is a partner to be, very good on detail and a real team player.’

‘The clear, detailed and informative correspondence received. Responses are both helpful but always the right level of advice. I can always tell that time has been spent drafting emails to us, very helpful.’

‘Foot Anstey are sharia finance specialists with SME knowledge in that sector. As a mid-tier firm their offer very good client service with a dediacted team of two partners who assist us.’

‘They have a very good understanding of our specialist business and unique client base. It is helpful to have the same people work with you when it is less occasional work because they understand our niche business, and we do not have to re-explain that each time.’