‘This team is the very best that the COP has to offer. There is a unique blend of talented public law lawyers and sensible welfare lawyers. The management of the team is exceptional – the cases are matched to the interests and skills of the lawyer.’

‘Irwin Mitchell has a very substantial Court of Protection department.’

‘It is a very responsive and supportive team.’

‘There’s a depth of expertise there that is unrivalled elsewhere. The team has basically seen and done everything in COP work.’

‘Julia Lomas is well-regarded.’

‘I have a huge amount of respect for Polly Sweeney.’

‘The team is efficient, professional, highly competent, experienced and knowledgeable in this field.’

‘The team is fantastically helpful and also very responsive and friendly. I know that our personal injury clients are in good hands with its Court of Protection team.’

‘Other firms don’t have the same level of understanding of working with disabled clients and their families. This requires patience, care and a willingness to go over and above – which the team has in spades.’

‘The team is very approachable, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Every query, no matter how small or big, is always addressed with efficiency and speed.’

‘Eddie Fardell is fantastic, a voice of great experience and tact. He is incredibly helpful in challenging situations. A born diplomat!’

‘Eddie Fardell is well-regarded.’

‘Brian Bacon is very experienced.’

‘ Brian Bacon is very helpful, and seems to have an understanding of what clients have to deal with.’

‘Catherine Fuller is a developing star, she is tough and kind.’

‘Rosie Hamlyn has a lovely manner with families.’

‘Withers has a first-class Court of Protection practice. In my view, it is the best in the UK by far in terms of its knowledge, tactical and strategic nous, and skill in delivering the best outcome for the client.’

‘Withers stands head and shoulders above all other firms as the best in the business in this area, combining shrewd private client knowledge with a detailed insight into the Court of Protection.’

‘Withers has a number of exceptional partners but the true quality lies in its strength and depth with a huge number of extremely capable associates who are all well-versed in this area and related litigation.’

‘Stephen Richards is a first-class lawyer who is steeped in this area and deals brilliantly with clients who are in highly stressful situations.’

‘Paul Hewitt is sensible and the truly exceptional Julia Abrey is skilled at advising high-net-worth individuals.’

‘Julia Abrey is at the forefront of representation of those lacking mental capacity.’

‘Julia Abrey is a hugely experienced lawyer specialising in elderly clients and non-contentious work. Julia is able to build an easy rapport with her clients and is simply always right.’

‘Stephen Richards and Paul Hewitt are both highly experienced in contentious Court of Protection work and I am willing to recommend them to parties who require representation in what can be highly charged litigation.’

‘Stephen Richards is very intelligent and approachable.’

‘Stephen Richards is very experienced in COP litigation, fighting hard for his clients, but at the same time respecting the inquisitorial nature of the COP and knowing when it is better to try to achieve consensus.’

‘The team is person centred, friendly, down to earth with excellent communication skills.’

‘Donna Holmes is an excellent financial deputy, who works tirelessly to provide the best support to her clients. Excellent communication skills and demonstrates an excellent level of understanding of the daily challenges the clients face post-injury.’

‘Donna Holmes is always ready to listen and support with challenges or problems as they arise. She always puts the client first and her approach with both clients and their families is exceptional.’

‘The team works together with the case manager in providing a tailored and bespoke service to the client. The team is approachable and responsive.’

‘David Wedgwood does a great job.’

‘David Wedgwood handles cases very well and manages tricky situations carefully and sensitively.’

‘David Wedgwood. He is unfailingly gracious but firm where needed, is obviously an expert and applies a great deal of emotional intelligence and sensitivity to this sometimes difficult area of practice.’

‘Alexandra Knipe did a great job of managing a complex case. Her team has also been excellent and is very easy to work with, and very accommodating and helpful.’

‘ Anthony Gold has cases that test the boundaries of this area. It is known for pushing hard to achieve the client’s goals.’

‘The team is clearly well-versed in this area.’

‘The team understands how to work with clients as an individual. The lawyers work collaboratively with the clinical team and families taking time to understand and appreciate everyone’s point of view.’

‘Has a wonderful ethos and really cares about its clients, going above and beyond the call of duty to look after them well. The team has a solid human rights based approach.’

‘A particular strength of the Bindmans team is that all of its solicitors have a grounding in general public law and human rights, which enables them to be most effective in addressing all of their clients’ needs holistically.’

‘Laura Hobey-Hamsher is definitely someone to have on your side – she leaves no stone unturned to further her clients’ causes and is both efficient and devastatingly effective.’

‘Laura Hobey-Hamsher is very well known in this field and well respected. Instructed a lot by the Official Solicitor and CAFCASS on the most sensitive cases and for good reason.‘

‘Laura Hobey-Hamsher has total commitment to her clients, a great rapport with counsel and is regularly singled out for praise by judges.‘

‘Will Whitaker has knowledge and expertise extending beyond Court of Protection work which means he is able to assist the court to resolve issues in a full and timely way.’

‘Will Whitaker is very thorough and is developing both a good knowledge and a good feel for these cases.‘

‘Charlotte Haworth Hird has superb knowledge and great judgement, her calm manner is very reassuring to clients and her preparation is extremely thorough.‘

‘Saimo Chahal QC is a leading light in the fields of mental health and Court of Protection. She has been at the forefront of the developing law in these areas over many years.’

‘Amy Rowe has a personable manner that covers a steely determination to succeed, making her a formidable practitioner, possibly the ultimate “fist in a velvet glove” in her field.‘

‘The firm is highly respected for the work that it does with vulnerable clients – it is particularly recognised for the high-net-worth vulnerable clients that it represents and also for the breadth of knowledge that it has in the international field of Court of Protection work.’

‘Suzanne Marriott is very well-known and really excellent. Very popular as an interim deputy.‘

‘Suzanne Marriott is a superb practitioner and the person to handle difficult deputyships. She is the stand-out star and well supported by junior members‘.

‘Suzanne Marriott is highly respected by her peer group for her knowledge and expertise. I know that her clients put great faith in her and that she is very much a trusted adviser to them‘.

‘This is a fabulous team – it really cares about its clients, and goes to exceptional lengths to support them and to fight their corners.’

‘The team was highly professional yet very human. I was treated with compassion and sensitivity at every stage. The team delivered on all promises made too.‘

‘Anne Minihane always takes any concerns seriously and yet has a reassuringly light approach which makes a client feel at ease and able to confide in her.‘

‘Jess Flanagan is willing to take on matters at short notice and to a very high standard. Jess is very knowledgeable and experienced in court of protection welfare/capacity/best interests cases‘.

‘Jess Flanagan’s communication and interpersonal skills are outstanding and she is highly skilled at quickly getting to the heart of the matter. I felt extremely reassured having her on board‘.

‘Camille Ivinson has good tactical sense and judgment. She is also hugely compassionate to the vulnerable people she works with, and they love her‘.

‘Frances Bamber is professional yet approachable‘.

‘Alex Peebles is leading a team that can do work from the most basic section 21A to the most complicated section 16 case. It has great experience in cases where the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act collide‘.

‘Alex Peebles is excellent, hardworking and has excellent judgement‘.

‘Alex Peebles is thorough and makes sure that I understand things clearly‘.

‘Alex Peebles  is legally brilliant; really intelligent. His analysis of the legal issues in a case is first-class‘.

‘Rachel Caswell has been helpful and realistic – fully prepared to fight the appropriate points but also willing to give clients unpalatable (but correct) advice when their case is weak‘.

‘Helen Cummings is efficient and knowledgeable, as well as personable. She is also committed to and experienced in this area of work‘.

‘Helen Cummings works tirelessly to ensure that cases are presented to the highest standard. She deals with each case with the care and attention as though it were her only case‘.

‘The team is hardworking and imaginative. It is results driven but without losing focus on being client friendly‘.

‘Duncan Lewis’s commitment to its clients is second to none. The team always goes the extra mile for its clients’.

‘Janice Kaufman is one of the best in the field, excellent at spotting and solving the most thorny issues in the most complex cases. She is very “hands on” which is not typical for someone of her seniority‘.

‘Stacey Bryant is very experienced and efficient‘.

‘Gillhams has a real strength of experience in this area and is a good choice for someone who wants to instruct a London firm but without serious London prices‘.

‘Russell Caller, Hina Tailor, Christopher Poxamatis and Lisa Cornish are all very highly regarded COP lawyers. They are all very committed to their clients and between them have a real high level of experience and quality’.

‘The firm has a number of panel deputies and has particular experience and expertise in complex Court of Protection work’.

‘Russell Caller is an incredibly driven lawyer, always seeking to improve processes and achieve outstanding results for his clients‘.

‘The team that is led by Russell Caller has an immense depth of knowledge and experience‘.

‘Christopher Poxamatis has a very strong sense of how to reach the best commercial outcome for the client and his interpersonal skills with difficult clients are exceptional‘.

‘Lisa Cornish has an excellent intuitive understanding of the client’s needs and requirements and fulfils these needs to a very high degree‘.

‘The team has a thorough knowledge of its clients and the difficulties they encounter, involving them in financial decisions whenever possible whilst ensuring their affairs are carefully managed‘.

‘The team is one of the leaders in the field of brain injury COP work on the financial side‘.

‘Hugh James was like a breath of fresh air and always answered my questions straight away or rang me back with the answer in a timely fashion‘.

‘Andrew Harding is knowledgeable and takes a very fair view about costs. He understands the special nature of the work and the fact that clients in this area of work are vulnerable. He cares‘.

‘Andrew Harding continues to be a stand-out deputy with exceptional support from Kate Coles‘.

‘Robert Hurling is approachable and very quick to respond to queries’.

‘Joy Davies is very responsive and shows excellent attention to detail’.

‘The team at JEB works exceptionally well together to ensure each vulnerable individual is really well looked after‘.

‘This team has a hugely friendly, approachable and always easy/readily accessible modus operandi’.

‘Jane Bennett provides an exceptional level of service‘.

‘Richard Shearing takes enormous care when dealing with his clients, ensuring that the small details which make their lives better are attended to, and often goes above and beyond‘.

‘Richard Shearing is hugely experienced‘.

‘Jane Bennett and Lorna Halfpenny-Beeby are highly efficient, compassionate and caring as well as very positive‘.

‘Jane Bennett is very able and balanced in her approach. She makes swift and sensible decisions based on the claimant’s best interests‘.

‘JE Bennett provides a more economical service than some of the larger City-based firms. Jane Bennett is personable, astute, commercial and realistic‘.

‘Lorna Halfpenny-Beeby has a very gentle and personable manner‘.

‘Lorna Halfpenny-Beeby is always willing to talk and/or meet to discuss matters and offers very helpful advice’.

‘Leigh Day offers a formidable blend of expertise in health and welfare cases in the Court of Protection coupled with a broader understanding of the public law issues that crop up in the health and social care sector‘.

‘Anna Moore is a highly professional and very competent Court of Protection practitioner, able to handle a busy caseload and who approaches cases in a thoughtful and practical way‘.

‘Anna Moore has exceptional maturity and judgement that belies her relatively junior status. She is very good at building a rapport with vulnerable adults, particularly adults with a learning disability or autism spectrum disorder‘.

‘The team puts the client at the centre of everything it does and has been pioneering in its approach to making the court process intelligible for individuals who lack capacity’.

‘Melissa Law is a rising star – dynamic and thoughtful’.

‘The team really does care about its clients‘.

‘Rachel Turner has a great way of dealing with clients with mental health issues. I always feel clients are in safe hands with her‘.

‘Rachel Turner is incredibly hardworking, has an excellent eye for detail and is extremely personable. Her knowledge of the area is impressive‘.

‘Floyd Porter quietly obtains the seemingly unachievable, through rational and determined representation of his clients’ interests’.

‘Andrew Bowmer, Floyd Porter and Kaileigh Hazeldine. They are an exceptional team with a strong background in mental health work. They stand out from other firms for their attention to detail and going the extra mile for their clients‘.

‘Andrew Bowmer is a great team player, unflappable and always courteous and a joy to deal with, even when under immense pressure. He is very experienced in Court of Protection matters’.

‘I was impressed by the way that Andrew Bowmer was able to communicate intricate information relating to the Mental Capacity Act/Court of Protection procedure, to a client who had complex intellectual difficulties‘.

‘Andrew Bowmer is outstanding. His analysis is extremely thorough, he relates well to difficult clients and provides excellent, well-considered advice‘.

‘The team provides a professional yet personal service‘.

‘Kaileigh Hazeldine is highly experienced in COP matters and pragmatic both in and out of court, providing excellent support to counsel and clients alike, with a friendly and professional manner‘.

‘The firm provides an extremely assured service, in a sympathetic manner, which gives its clients both the confidence and the reassurance they so badly need‘.

‘Super impressed with Russell-Cooke as the team is very professional and on top of things’.

‘Russell-Cooke continues to go from strength to strength – the team regularly appears in the knottiest or most high-profile Court of Protection cases‘.

‘Rita Bhargava is simply outstanding. She brings a passion to her client’s interests and to this area of the law, not just providing an excellent service but playing a major role in assisting and encouraging developments within the sector’.

‘Gareth Ledsham is a brilliant and outstanding solicitor. He thinks outside the box and is a great leader. He is very professional‘.

‘The associates are always very well schooled, so provide excellent support‘.

‘An excellent and efficient team‘.

‘The firm is collegiate which means it offers a seamless service’.

‘There is a real depth of knowledge and experience in this team – it contains exceptional practitioners‘.

‘The team is dedicated, and knowledgeable on the law. It engages well with the special issues relating to this client group which is vulnerable, and where full participation and access to justice are to the fore’.

‘It has a strong understanding of the law and principles. A strong commitment to achieving the best result for the client.’

‘Strong team working across a wide geographical area. Huge knowledge at the senior end of the team, which is patiently shared with less experienced lawyers to create a real depth in knowledge‘.

‘The team is extremely dedicated and believes passionately in defending the rights of people who lack (or are considered to lack) mental capacity. The solicitors fight for their clients vigorously’.

‘Alison Kaye – significant family law experience enabling her to negotiate tricky “crossover” issues arising in COP cases with a family law element‘.

‘Michael Kennedy – deep knowledge of mental health law and the crossover with mental capacity practice’.

‘Morris Hill is busy on COP matters‘.

‘Wrigleys is a force to be reckoned. Lynne Bradey has great experience. Jane Netting is highly focused and very responsive. Ian Potter is very intelligent and really knows the Court of Protection and trusts and Thomas Mundy is a real rising star‘.

‘The team is attentive and has great expertise in non-contentious Court of Protection work. The lawyers are clearly a cut above the vast majority of their competition. The firm has a large pool of talent to draw on for Court of Protection work’.

‘Ian Potter is quick to respond and approachable. He understands the nuances of each case and is very knowledgeable‘.

‘Thomas Mundy is a real “go-to” for Court of Protection work. Jane Netting stands out for this area as well, being very calm under pressure‘.

‘Tracy Sladen battles her way through problems admirably. Charlotte Dyson is also very knowledgeable. Lynne Bradey has vast experience with Court of Protection issues‘.

‘A strong team. Lynne Bradey is knowledgeable and empathetic. Tracy Sladen – her clients have great confidence in her. Unflappable in the face of adversity‘.

‘Kate Edwards kept us fully informed at all stages in the process and advised us about the best course of action to take’.

‘Kate Edwards is experienced and empathetic and looks after a challenging client base well‘.

‘Kate Edwards is always willing to discuss any issues and propose a solution to problems‘.

‘Always very professional, attentive and prompt. I have always received a welcoming and friendly service, and the individuals I have worked with have always appeared particularly passionate about the work they are doing‘.

‘Kate Luscombe is committed, passionate, yet insightful‘.

‘Kate Luscombe is an experienced and capable practitioner‘.

‘I work with Angela Smith on factually complex cases and she is on top of the issues and is extremely sympathetic to clients, who are vulnerable and sometimes difficult to deal with‘.

‘Angela Smith is an experienced Court of Protection solicitor whose calm and down-to-earth approach is a great asset in this area and enables her to gain the trust and confidence of her clients no matter how complex or pressured their circumstances’.

‘Angela Smith and Frances Rattray have excellent knowledge and judgement‘.

‘Ruth Meyer cares very much about her clients’.

‘Alexander Wright works very hard and the work is of a very high quality‘.

‘Very approachable. Good with clients and involved professionals.’

‘Adrian Mundell cares about his clients and always tries his best to provide the support required.’

‘The Court of Protection Team at Ashtons is extremely hands on, approachable and a safe pair of hands. They take a pragmatic approach with clients, and do their best to resolve issues swiftly.’

‘The fact that they are approachable, friendly and make themselves available is a great starting point. They take the time to listen to clients and their needs, and assist and guide them in their decision making processes.’

‘Paul Humphries and Adrian Mundell are excellent – they build up a good relationship and trust with clients who have suffered significant brain injuries.’

‘Adrian Mundell is extremely calm and collected and provides clients with great reassurance.’

‘Adrian Mundell and Paul Humphries have a great deal of experience and take a very practical approach to managing clients and the difficult issues that arise; they don’t go around the houses but provide clear advice and support.’

‘BDB Pitmans is immensely capable, with a real focus on doing the best for its clients. The lawyers are sensible litigators, fighting for their clients’ cause but never losing sight of the bigger picture‘.

‘A strong team with a great depth of litigation experience, which means the team can bring a broader view to COP work than many other firms in this area‘.

‘Geoffrey Kertesz is technically brilliant and a master tactician. He always seems to see six steps ahead‘.

‘A strong team with a great deal of litigation and private client experience, particularly good on property and affairs and cross-border (especially US) issues. Geoffrey Kertesz – truly excellent, a master tactician‘.

‘Helen Fry is extremely efficient, pragmatic and capable. She is able to pick up the issues quickly and tackle them sensibly, whilst also being very clever‘.

‘Lorraine Jeffery is an excellent solicitor and a real star in this area, capable of dealing with even the most difficult situations‘.

‘Lorraine Jeffery – very strong, a great senior associate with in-depth knowledge of the Court of Protection and a litigator’s brain‘.

‘The team works well with lay and professional clients and demonstrates a good level of empathy with clients‘.

‘Elizabeth Cleaver is thorough and considered, she assesses and analyses the merits of a case and communicates clearly and succinctly‘.

‘Elizabeth Cleaver is a respected and experienced practitioner in Court of Protection welfare and deprivation of liberty matters. The team is notable for its sheer hard work and commitment in any case it takes on’.

‘Elizabeth Cleaver is an excellent solicitor who is very experienced in Court of Protection matters. She is tactically astute and very good with clients‘.

‘The team is professional and hardworking. It seems to offer realistic, honest advice to clients which means that client expectations are managed‘.

‘This is a very strong team of lawyers which is also able to draw on its extensive experience in mental health law.’

‘Michael Barrett is responsive, supportive, person centred and considerate‘.

‘I always found the team to be approachable, responsive, with technically strong knowledge‘.

‘Francis Lyons has in-depth knowledge that he easily translates into options  and practical advice‘.

‘Francis Lyons is one of the “go to” advisers for healthcare clients with tricky medical treatment issues as there appears to be no issue he has not advised upon. He is reassuringly calm and is excellent with lay clients‘.

‘Yvonne Chapman is hugely experienced and a safe pair of hands. Her humour and calm approach make her a delight to work with‘.

‘I appreciate the pragmatic, problem-solving attitude of the team that provides a result tailored to the individual in question’.

‘Yvonne Chapman provides an impressive blend of compassion, sound judgement and robust pragmatism‘.

‘Yvonne Chapman has a calm professionalism and an unwavering commitment to act fully and fearlessly in the best interests of her clients’.

‘Victoria Burrows – incredibly able and intelligent‘.

‘Andrea Prescott has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Court of Protection. She has earned the respect of her opponents and judges alike.’

‘Andrea Prescott is excellent at coming up with pragmatic solutions to issues’.

‘The team is really responsive and recognises the urgency of applications to the Court of Protection. It has a pragmatic approach from the outset‘.

‘DAC Beachcroft is extremely talented and competent in this field of practice. The breadth of its knowledge is impressive as is its ability to communicate this knowledge on many levels‘.

‘The team works in a very supportive way, breaking down and conveying often very complex information so that the recipient of the information can make sense of it and use it in practice‘.

‘Gill Weatherill and Helen Kingston are able to very quickly assimilate situations and have expert knowledge. They are then able to provide comprehensive advice quickly‘.

‘Gill Weatherill has a broad range of knowledge and experience and leads by example. She is flexible and willing to adapt her approach to meet the ever changing needs of the client‘.

‘Gill Weatherill and Helen Kingston particularly stand out as consummate professionals. They are very good at juggling their competing demands to make sure they respond in a very timely way. Their patience in providing advice to people who do not have their knowledge is impressive‘.

‘Alan O’Beirne and Jessica Major are honest, kind and patient in what can be a very stressful situation for the Trust and our team‘.

‘Corinne Slingo provides calm and clear advice‘.

‘The team is particularly adept at working on sensitive matters. Jeremy Abraham is highly experienced and isn’t afraid to tackle difficult client situations‘.

‘Jeremy Abraham has a wealth of experience as panel deputy and has a very shrewd approach. He has excellent client management skills and is well able to deal with difficult opponents‘.

‘Still a relatively new team, but it is increasing its profile and quality of work all the time. The team deals with some top end COP work and is very capable‘.

‘Clients know names and faces and find the lawyers friendly – I also find them easy to work with as they give quick decisions‘.

‘This team excels in internal communication. The whole team appears to have up to date information at all times‘.

‘A responsive team, very knowledgeable and attentive, and speaks in plain English! It has the right type of professionalism and the ability to simplify problems and then action things!’

‘Anna Bond and Robin Tubbs are excellent practitioners, but are very down to earth and easy to get on with‘.

‘Anna Bond and Robin Tubbs are excellent deputies, highly knowledgeable and professional’.

‘Anna Bond is exceptionally good and Robin Tubbs is excellent. They are extremely responsive, on the ball and empathetic‘.

‘Anna Bond has a unique ability to communicate effectively often having to say things which can be difficult for clients and families to hear without causing breakdowns in relationships. She is a very clear strategic thinker‘.

‘Robin Tubbs is easy to get hold of and quick to respond to queries. Keen to attend necessary meetings to address important decisions‘.

‘Robin Tubbs is extremely responsive and efficient. He never has to be chased, and has an eagle eye for detail‘.

‘Jane Goulding is very efficient, organised and is very passionate about what she does, always being client centred in her approach‘.

‘The team has managed to create a compassionate yet professional, efficient and understanding approach to clients and their welfare‘.

‘Philippa Barton is very good at her job, a very nice and helpful and polite lady. Got on very well with Philippa. She understood me’.

‘Angela Nunn’s knowledge and experience mixed with her sheer determination, means that she will not be swayed by current fads or trends, but remains focused on the client to achieve the best solution’.

‘The team is knowledgeable, efficient and approachable‘.

‘The team’s most stand-out quality is diligence, the team leaves no stone unturned in making sure that it is doing the best for clients. I am often amazed at the lengths the lawyers go to, arguably well beyond their role, to give the very best for their vulnerable clients‘.

‘Jacqueline Almond and Russell Hallam stand out as really good and knowledgeable deputies. They know their clients’ files from memory‘.

‘The team is outstanding in its delivery of client care, it  always has time for the clients and the team has an understanding and sympathetic manner when dealing with its vulnerable client base‘.

‘Simon Hardy is outstanding‘.

‘Very strong team. Simon Hardy is extremely bright and a great strategist‘.

‘Simon Hardy – ferociously intelligent, pragmatic and commercial‘.

‘It is a supportive, welcoming and understanding team‘.

‘Sameena Munir is very bright, able and is extremely proactive‘.

‘Sahida Patel and Julia Morrill and their teams are well respected and deliver an incredible service and deserve more than 5 stars‘.

‘Julia Morrill is extremely approachable, she is pleasant and courteous. She will make herself available to deal with concerns or issues that arise no matter how small they may be – she is always understanding‘.

‘The team has exceptionally broad knowledge and experience with a panoply of lawyers of all levels of experience, many of whom are excellent. Many of the trainees and junior solicitors are really able to tackle case-work beyond their years and do so with great enthusiasm‘.

‘The firm has a real “collegiate” feel to it. The lawyers are approachable, highly knowledgeable and always return calls the same day‘.

‘Julia Appleton is clever, competent and always personable. She is always pragmatic and sensible whatever the demands of the situation’.

‘It has a real depth of experience and expertise in the field. Amanda Noyce is excellent. She has very good judgement and is a firm and effective litigation solicitor who knows when to dig in and fight when necessary’.

‘An experienced team with an eye for details and a professional quality to their output. Sara Isenberg and Maria Meek have an excellent understanding of complex client requirements and how to deliver a professional but still individual service‘.

‘Amanda Noyce always provides me with clear and careful instructions. She is always willing to go that extra mile for her clients‘.

‘The team possesses the technical knowledge required to excel at the role but I take that as a given. What makes it stand out is the way it communicates this knowledge to clients‘.

‘Edward Vidnes, Maria Meek, Becky Ricards Small have an exceptional ability to control what can be complex situations, without being overbearing‘.

‘Edward Vidnes and Maria Meek are both extremely approachable and very down to earth, but at the same time expert at what they do… able to provide a direct answer to a query, but more importantly provide you with the context of why the answer is what it is!’.

‘Maria Meek and Sara Isenberg stand out as team players who have the best interests of their clients at the centre of their actions‘.

‘Sara Isenberg is also very good and sound‘.

‘Mike Muston is also an excellent lawyer with very sound judgement and eye for detail‘.

‘Provides clear and concise advice coupled with a considerate and thoughtful approach to working with people who have suffered catastrophic injuries as well as their extended family‘.

‘The team is compassionate, responsive and proactive. Work is completed in a timely and efficient manner and the team has an excellent understanding of its clients‘.

‘The individuals advise their clients with integrity and respect at all times, no question is felt to be silly to be asked and is answered in an honest and professional manner‘.

‘Lucy Taylor and Rebecca Bristow stand out for their commitment to their clients and for going the extra mile to ensure that their clients’ best interests are protected’.

‘Rebecca Bristow does a very good job, always proactive and practical in her approach, considering all aspects of the client’s needs‘.

‘Rebecca Bristow is very client centred and always strives to get the best for her clients. She is very approachable and always happy to have a conversation‘.

‘Rebecca Bristow offers outstanding service to my clients. She is prompt in her responses, offers a measured and pragmatic approach and puts the client at the centre of everything‘.

‘The lawyers know their clients’ needs and requirements. Easy to get along with. Approachable‘.

‘The team has an empathy with its clients and a genuine desire to help where possible. The lawyers go the extra mile to help their clients‘.