Testimonials

We recognise that reputation is important to clients. This is what others have said about Birkett Long Solicitors. If you would like to send us an enquiry, please click here.

"I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your support, consistent professionalism (and indeed calm demeanour!) throughout the time that I have known you - you were a great help and I am grateful to you."

Source email to David Cammack regarding a very difficult shareholders' dispute

"... you have given me hope we can turn this problem around even at this late stage.

Many thanks for your assistance in this matter, I am very pleased to have found you to deal with these issues!"

 Source Client letter to Kevin Sullivan

I am sure that I speak for everybody at the school when I thank you for your diligence and expertise.

Source Client letter to Emily Brown

"I always speak well of the kindness and consideration I have received.... I thank you and will always thoroughly recommend you and Birkett Long"

Source Client thank you letter to Emma Waters

"Emma was so helpful, so quick to grasp and understand my needs, reliable and efficient and, above all, kind. She made things as easy as she could, and I am grateful. Emma's secretary Pat was also first class. Long may they stay at Birkett Long!"

Source Client thank you letter to Emma Waters

 "Just when Paul and I were feeling particularly raw and sore, you made time to see us. Your friendly, warm, cheerful demeanour proved most reassuring. You have done well to finalise our affairs so efficiently and in good time.

 I have found all the bureaucracy involved in coping with my loss more than a little trying. In the normal run of things, I'm well used to red tape, of course! But it is a whole lot different when one is also trying to come to terms with the loss of one to whom I was married for 49 plus years.

Please know how this particular client appreciates all you have done."

Name John Wood Source letter to Jenny Bruce

"I always felt Melanie and Tracey had my best interests in mind both in terms of the sale of my late husband's business and of the impact of any additional costs to me. They kept me informed every step of the way and I felt I could approach them at any time, thus making a very difficult and stressful time for me much more bearable".

Name Jayne Kennedy Company Snappy Snaps Franchise - Ipswich

I have been very happy with the service provided and would have no hesitation in recommending your services or that of your firm".

 Name Neil Godfrey Company  BEW Electric Source email to Andrea Curtis.

  "Without your expert knowledge and vast patience we could not have got through the mine field we had before us. We are grateful for all your help and would not hesitate in recommending you to others".

Name Denise Hughes Company Heart Test UK Source email to Andrea Curtis.

 How lucky I was to find someone who was not only a true professional but personable and human with it.

Source Client thank you card to Elaine Holland

"The Committee are very pleased at the professional way in which this matter has been handled. The resultant document is one we can be very proud of and vastly improved on the one you were given in the beginning. Thank you very much."

Name Peter Revill Company Model Power Boat Association Source email to Andrea Curtis

We are grateful to you for your clear, concise and non judgemental advice and cautionary note on costs.

Source Client letter to Amanda Smallcombe

Thank you also for all you have done for me so well and successfully. I am pleased to say I am happy with the outcome of the situation and feel so pleased I have had your help.

Source Client letter to Tracy Norris

Thanks for your excellent work. Your tough phone calls and letters are perfect to get the right results

Source Client letter to Marc Thurlow

Birkett Long was isntructed to act on our behalf for the recovery of the outstanding monies and within a very short time of receiving the claim the buyer agreed to settle in full, plus all the costs incurred by us including interest and legal fees. This was a most satisfactory outcome, which we would have been unable to achieve on our own without the full professional help of Birkett Long - and certainly avoided protracted and expensive court involvement.

Source Client thank you letter to Mark Wrinch March 2010

"I wanted to write to thank you. My mother (a client) had a fall outside your offices and she told me how lovely, helpful and kind you were. I know you took good care of her and I am very grateful to you. In fact, she said she couldn't have fallen outside a better place! Thank you for your kindness and care that you gave her - I very much appreciate it."

Source Client thank you letter to Brenda Rowles (receptionist at Colchester office)

THANK YOU MARC Not what we had wished for exactly but a deal was the right policy. We are always with BL, on all our matters, service has been good.

Source Thank you email to Marc Thurlow

Thank you Vicky and Sonya for the caring and professional help you have given to me in these personally difficult times. It has been a pleasure knowing you both too. All good wishes.

Source Client thank you letter to Vicky Raynes and Sonya Little February 2010

Claire has been extremely courteous, keen and professional and it is been a pleasure to instruct her. She is a great asset to Birkett Long and I shall be very happy to recommend her to other people.

Source Client survey comment in relation to Claire Read February 2010

I should also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your caring and considerate manner you have shown in all aspects of administering [the] estate.

Source Client thank you letter to Emma Harper February 2010

I would like you to know, I left our meeting confident that my legal affairs are now under professional review as opposed to tick boxing, which is a source of some relief. Thank you.

Source Client letter to Vicky Raynes February 2010

I am indeed most grateful for your kindness and help and I feel relieved that all is now completed.

Source Client thank you letter to Vicky Raynes February 2010

I also wish to convey my thanks to Mrs Read for being so attentive to my requests and her very pleasant manner in dealing with them.

Source Client thank you letter to Claire Read February 2010

I have been very impressed by your professionalism and courtesy. It has been a real pleasure to instruct you. Warm thanks for all your very valuable help and advice.

Source Client thank you email to Claire Read January 2010

Liz Jones of Birkett Long is a childcare specialist who is known for her creative and client-focused approach. “She is efficient, and works to ensure children have a positive outcome within a timescale that suits their situation.”

Source Chambers & Partners directory - 2010

Peter Allen of Birkett Long LLP is lauded for his contentious expertise. Clients especially value his personable approach and willingness “to always make time to deal with any issue, however small.”

Source Chambers & Partners directory - 2010

This insolvency outfit acts for a number of prominent IPs between Norwich and London. Its focus is primarily on contentious insolvency work, though the practice has recently seen an upturn in non-contentious work, pre-pack administrations and restructuring. Sources Say: “Reliable and experienced.” Practice head Simon Loome is “an excellent litigator and a sensible operator.”

Source Chambers & Partners directory - 2010

This firm has a niche geographical area, with offices in both Colchester and Chelmsford. Clients include Connells Estate Agents, Walker Park Management and the University of Essex. Sources Say: "A sound property litigation offering."

Source Chambers & Partners directory - 2010

Education and healthcare-related projects are specialisms of this group, which is also particularly skilled at development work. Healthcare Homes Group, Alliance Medical and North East Essex PCT regularly consult the team, which also advises Colchester Institute on the education side. Beyond health and education, the firm’s recent expansion of its Chelmsford and Colchester offices has enabled the team to develop its work in acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant work, options and conditional contracts. Sources Say: "Birkett Long is a friendly team that gets to the point quickly.” The “ultra-efficient” Susan Masters heads the department and is applauded by clients as “a lawyer who is fastidious in drafting but still able to meet the client’s commercial objectives.” She often acts for the owners of business parks and advises banks on secured lending.

Source Chambers & Partners directory - 2010

This team's range of experience means it is able to deal with the full range of private client work. Operating out of offices in Colchester and Chelmsford, the group handles complex will drafting, trusts and tax planning, as well as applications to the Court of Protection. Sources Say: “They are courteous, extremely informative and up-to-date with the law.”

Source Chambers & Partners directory - 2010

This Essex-based group is particularly active in the e-commerce, IT and media sectors. Recent notable work includes representing a Maltese company in licensing issues relating to its mobile gaming technology.

Source Chambers & Partners directory - 2010

This firm presides over a varied client list that ranges from blue-chips to public sector bodies, which it advises on the gamut of employment law. The team is singled out not only for its commercial advice but also for the cost-effectiveness of its service. Clients also enthuse that the group takes great care in negotiations. Martin Hopkins is singled out for his depth of knowledge, while Tim Ogle is noted for his public sector expertise.

Source Chambers & Partners directory - 2010

This growing team deals with commercial, real estate, inheritance, construction and professional negligence disputes, among others, and is experienced in obtaining injunctions and freezing orders. Sources Say: "They won't flannel you with a load of legal jargon – communications are clear and concise." Peter Allen's broad repertoire takes in commercial contract, property litigation and professional negligence cases.

Source Chambers & Partners directory - 2010

Birkett Long converted to LLP status in June 2008 and offers contentious and commercial services across a range of specialist areas, including rural business. The practice covers land tribunals, diversification and EU law, as well as rights of way, environment and landlord and tenant disputes for farming and landowning clients. The team is distinguished by its members' personal, practical knowledge of the issues involved. Team head David Wybar earns praise for his work in the area: "He really understands the sector."

Source Chambers & Partners directory - 2010

Birkett Long LLP provides freehold acquisition advice to clients in the healthcare and education sectors, and recently won a national chain of estate agents as a new client. Jane Calnan is recommended.

Source Legal 500 - 2009

Birkett Long LLP advises on complex property transactions involving NHS land and projects. Jane Calnan has ‘excellent property knowledge‘.

Source Legal 500 - 2009

Birkett Long LLP provides employment law and real estate advice to a client base that includes the University of Essex and Colchester Institute. Philip George leads the practice.

Source Legal 500 - 2009

Birkett Long LLP operates almost exclusively in the healthcare sector, with lead figure Philip George acting for the likes of Alliance Medical on complex contracts for the provision of services to the NHS.

Source Legal 500 - 2009

Birkett Long LLP recently acted on an estate worth £4m, working closely with its agricultural team in a matter in which Agricultural and Business Property Relief was in dispute. Bruce Ballard is recommended.

Source Legal 500 - 2009

Head of Birkett Long LLP’s family practice, Philip Hoddell has collaborative law expertise, and has strengthened its advocacy profile with a number of childcare-related instructions.

Source Legal 500 - 2009

Birkett Long LLP’s wide-ranging agricultural practice is particularly noted for its excellence within the banking sector, with notable clients including Agricultural Mortgage Corporation and Clydesdale Bank. Clients praise David Wybar’s ‘dedication and attention to detail‘.

Source Legal 500 - 2009

Headed by Tim Ogle, Birkett Long LLP’s employment team also advises on immigration matters, and was recently awarded approved assessor status for the Sponsor Licence Scheme by the Home Office.

Source Legal 500 - 2009

Birkett Long LLP’s Simon Loome is described by one client as ‘quite simply the best litigator I have ever worked with‘, while David Murray at Morgan Cole is one to watch.

Source Legal 500 - 2009

‘A dynamic firm that gives no-nonsense, pro-active advice‘, Birkett Long LLP recently acted for ICEX in a trade mark claim brought against it by Microsoft. Clients recommend experienced mediator Peter Allen’s ‘clear and concise‘ advice.

Source Legal 500 - 2009

Birkett Long LLP has an excellent reputation in the IT and healthcare sectors, with 2008 seeing David Wisbey and Philip George act for Bowmark Capital on its buyout of Healthcare Homes, as well as acting on the MBO of an Essex-based aircraft engineering company.

Source Legal 500 - 2009

Thank you very much for all your help and patience with me. I have felt enormously comfortable working with you and really believe that we have achieved the closest thing to perfection that is humanly possible. Please extend my thanks to Mr Larkman for his expertise.

Source Client thank you letter to Frances Whittaker December 2009

What a team!! When I walked into the offices on November 23rd and asked Justina if we could get our house sale and purchase done before Xmas it was with a great deal of trepidation - the Xmas rush and knowing how long these things can take I wasn't surprised when Justina said it would be pushing it and 14/12 would be the earliest and that was if everything went our way! We have now completed and I would like to formally thank Justina and her team for all their hard work in getting all this done from start to finish in 14 working days.

Source Client email to Justina Ridley and the Chelmsford Property team

Many thanks for the copies of the Wills and for all your help in preparing them. It has been a pleasure working with you recently and thank you for your time and patience. You are a credit to your firm and rest assured, should we have need for a solicitor in the future we will not hesitate to call upon your firm's expertise.

Source Client thank you letter to Emma Harper December 2009

It took a bit of time and plenty of nerves but we are very satisfied with the results and apart from that it was an experience which could be helpful in the future. Thank you so much for your kind help, assistance & advice.

Source Email from client to Ben Parmenter

We are very grateful to Birkett Long for making such a difference, both in the criminal matters and now, in resolving the civil claim.

Source Email to Nadina Edmondson

As I have not had the pleasure of meeting you or speaking with you, I would like to express my appreciation for your kind attention to... others of my family who I think you have met or spoken to. Such kindnesses are all the more acceptable when your clients are coming to terms with the loss of a loved one. Thank you.

Source Thank you letter to Emma Harper November 2009

Thank you so much for the help and guidance you have shown in this matter and I can truly say your skill and services have been second to none. It was a pleasure working with somebody who delivers on what they say and manages the client expectation so well.

Source Thank you email to Tracy Norris

I am most grateful to you and Reggie for the prompt and efficient way in which you dealt with this matter. I am now able to turn my mind to running the business again, and it is a great relief to everyone.

Source Thank you email to Kevin Sullivan/Reggie Lloyd

I thought I would e-mail to thank you and all the team at Birkett Long for the helpful, friendly and professional service that I received in the process of buying my house. I have now moved in and love my new home. I will not hesitate to use your services again in the future and would highly recommend you to my friends. Thanks again!

Source Thank you email to Kurt Goddard in November 2009

Very many thanks for your caring and efficient way you have handled the drawing up of this Will.

Source Client thank you letter to Frances Whittaker October 2009

I would like to thank you very much for the way you have conducted business on behalf of my late wife and I thank you very much for the compassion you showed her.

Source Thank you letter to Vicky Raynes October 2009

When events had caused me to despair you have been a reassuring constant. For that I will be forever grateful.

Source Thank you letter to Emma Harper October 2009

I would like to thank you on my own behalf as well as that of the other members of my family for the way you dealt with this matter and guided us through this process. Your advice and explanations have been clear and concise and your professionalism has been a credit to you and your company. I would not hesitate to recommend your services to others.

Source Client thank you letter to Vicky Raynes October 2009

We can never recommend anyone else, you act with great speed and efficiency - as ever just great to work with you

Source Client thank you email

Thank you so much for your advice, support and patience throughout the ups and downs of our house move. We will continue to highly recommend your services, your good advice and your sense of fun at the same time.

Source Thank you letter to Nicola Ward

Thank you for your prompt and courteous service.

Source Client thank you letter to Vicky Raynes September 2009

I am sincerely grateful to you for the clarity and efficiency with which this estate has been resolved which, where bereavement is involved, is always personally helpful.

Source Client thank you letter to Vicky Raynes September 2009

Thanks, I feel like you have given me a winning lotto ticket. I can't put into words how I feel.

Source Client letter to Ben Twitchen

I wish to thank you very much ... should the occasion arise, I would most certainly recommend Birkett Long LLP to anyone who needs the services of a first class solicitor.

Source Client email to Ben Twitchen

Many thanks to you and the barrister for all of your professional help and guidance. We are both relieved that this is now concluded. Your advice and support has taken the edge off the anxiety levels for us both at such a tricky time.

Source Client email to Ben Twitchen

I would like to thank you very much for all your hard work sorting out my husband's estate... I have been very pleased with all your work.

Source Client thank you letter to Emma Harper August 2009

Thank you so much for your advice, support and patience throughout the ups and downs of our house move... We will continue to highly recommend your services, your good advice and your sense of fun at the same time.

Source Client thank you letter to Nicola Ward & Zoe Meredith

It is always a pleasure to meet with you and to have your very clear explanations and helpful advice. Thank you for your patience and support

Source Client thank you letter to Bruce Hogarth-Jones August 2009

It is a great relief to know that everything is now finalised and I am appreciative of all your advice and hard work in completing the estate in a timely manner and leaving me hassle free.

Source Client thank you letter to Emma Harper August 2009

Thank you for your assistance in preparing it all so quickly and your patient explanations for which I am most grateful.

Source Client thank you letter to Frances Whittaker July 2009

Sincerely grateful for all your kindness and first class efficiency.

Source Client thank you letter to Frances Whittaker July 2009

Thank you for your kind and efficient attention and for keeping me in touch during the whole procedure.

Source Client thank you letter to Frances Whittaker July 2009

I would like to pass on my sincere thanks for the service you and Justina have provided. You have dealt with this matter in a professional and friendly fashion, and made my brothers, sister, and my life a lot easier during what could have been a difficult time.

Source Client thank you email to Jenny Bruce and Justina Ridley July 2009

"The support of Birkett Long again assisted Care UK to complete this acquisition in a timely and efficient manner."

Source Care UK, following a completed deal

I came with my Father to meet you this morning to discuss the will of my Mother...I would like to thank you for the way you conducted the meeting, it has been a very difficult week as you can imagine and today seemed quite painless by comparison.

Source Client thank you email to Vicky Raynes July 2009

"I can’t thank you enough for all your hard work over the last 12 months. I consider that we were very lucky to get you on the case – without a doubt it has been the most stressful period of my life and I for one would have given up a long time ago had you not been so positive...it has meant a lot that you believed in us. I also appreciate the fact that you have kept us informed all the way along."

Source Client letter

Just a short note to thank the barrister and yourself for your advice and support. I am so grateful to you both ... many thanks Ben ... as ever Birkett Long have proved to provide me with very good advice and support.

Source Client email to Ben Twitchen

I am writing with regard to our earlier appearance at Court and would like to say how pleased I am with your work ....

Source Client email to Lorraine Hardy

First of all I’d like to say that it is a pleasure for me to congratulate you for such a nicely managed job you’ve done in order to settle our client's debt with us. Actually, both you yourself and the firm you act on behalf of, have looked to me of a high honesty and professional qualification.

Source Client email to Keith Songhurst

I was delighted with the result and the service you provided and the excellent work that the barrister carried out. I am extremely grateful.

Source Client email to Ben Twitchen

You made easy what was inevitably a difficult task for us. We have felt able fully to rely on you, and not only have you answered our queries satisfactorily, but have also been able to put us in touch with others in the firm when we've had questions outside your area. We have found all those people equally helpful.

Source Client thank you letter to Emma Harper June 2009

I shall always be grateful to you for persuading me to take out that Permanent Health Insurance policy in (I think it was) 1984. Of course, I didn't really accept then that I would ever need it! It must be 20 years now since I was first hit by M.E. and that policy turned out to be a real life saver.

Source Client Letter to Alan Goggin Financial Services

"We are very satisfied with the professional approach, advice, and help as well as the overall service provided by Birkett Long and would recommend the firm to other GP consortia wishing to embark on similar ventures."

Name Dr Narinder Sharma Company Director of London Healthwise Limited Source Client testimonial following completion of work

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your professional, friendly and efficient service. It has been a pleasure working with you through this and I will not hesitate to recommend you to all others and indeed engage you or your firm in any other future matters which arise.

Source Client letter to Ben Twitchen

I would like to say a very grateful 'thank you' for all the hard work you have undertaken to process all the necessary forms and correspondence required to settle [my husband's] estate - it was not something I would have been able to contemplate tackling on my own! I... would have no hesitation in recommending you to others who are in need of the assistance of a friendly solicitor!

Source Client thank you letter to Emma Harper February 2009

I would also like to thank you... for the most efficient way you have dealt with our sad situation and for your sensitivity. I would also be very happy to recommend you and your partnership to others that need efficient service.

Source Client thank you letter to Matthew Edwards January 2009

"I made a wise decision to speak to you about how to go about renewing our constitution".

Source email to Philip George

"Thank you for all of your efforts in this area. I know that my co-directors were very happy with the manner in which you handled these matters. Obviously where we have legal issues in the future, I would call on your services, if I may".

Source email to David Wisbey

"Thanks for all your help and your very efficient and professional approach in dealing with this matter on our behalf. It has been much appreciated."

Source email to Andrea Curtis

Can I say a big "thank you" to you for obtaining this settlement, without your help I don't think I would have got even this amount.

Source client letter to Nadina Edmondson

"I found our meeting of considerable benefit in helping me to come to the above decisions during an extremely difficult time and therefore I am extremely appreciative of the advice I have received from you...... I thank you very much for the excellent service I have received."

Source Client email to Emma Thomas

I send my heartfelt thanks for all you and your team achieved on my behalf last year. I am so pleased and happy to have closed that chapter of my life and you made it happen for me. I very much appreciated your patience and sound and sensible advice.

Source Client letter to Philip Hoddell

Just a brief E-mail to say thank you to yourself and to barrister Alison for all your help in dealing with my son's insurance problem. I am both very pleased and relieved with the outcome. If I ever have legal problems in the future (and let's hope I don't) I know where to come. Once again thank you for all your help

Source Client email to Ben Twitchen

Thank you for all your help and support with all this, Emma [Brunning] has been fantastic and we are very grateful for your recommendation.

Source Client letter to Julian Pritchard/Emma Brunning

Thank you for your support and understanding over the last year. Your approach and the way you dealt with me and [my ex wife] was nothing short of fantastic and made this whole process a lot easier that it could have otherwise been.

Source Client letter to Emma Brunning

It seems to me that you have worked extremely hard for your client in a case that became increasingly hopeless. Indeed, I am not sure more could have been done in terms of legal representation. She may not say it, but I am sure she is grateful for the time you have put in and if she is not, then she should be.

Source Email from Barrister to Lorraine Hardy

Thank you for all the help you and the team gave us during what was at times very difficult for us.

Source Client thank you letter to Liz Jones

I am so pleased to hear about the very satisfactory outcome for me. Please pass on my gratitutde to Keith for all his, and your, efforts on my behalf.

Source Client thank you letter to Vicky Raynes and Keith Larkman November 2008

Thank you for all your help in settling these matters for me as painlessly as possible in the circumstances. My very best wishes for your future career, I would certainly recommend you.

Source Client thank you letter to Vicky Raynes October 2008

Your sound advice has been very much appreciated.

Company Financial Services Source Client email

"Thank you so much for getting us moved in so quickly. Very much appreciated".

Source thank you note to Tim

"I would just like to thank you so much for guiding me so expertly through the purchasing/selling process. The fact that we swapped houses made it much less stressful than it might have been for me, but no doubt added extra complications for you. I was really impressed by your clear advice and efficiency at every stage"

Source letter to Justina

"Dear Maria and Tim Thank you for bringing to a successful conclusion the purchase yesterday. Everything was carried out very professionally and efficiently as always with Birkett Long - thank you

Source thank you note to Tim and Maria

"Once again, thank you for your sensitivity, patience and reassurance at a particularly precarious time in our lives. We will certainly recommend you to friends if the need occurs."

Source Letter to Nadina Edmondson from Randolph Hart

Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help, advice and kindness over the years. We are very grateful. With very best wishes.

Source Client thank you note to Keith Larkman September 2008

My thanks for all that you did for us and the manner in which it was done. You were professional, responsive and sympathetic throughout. I was delighted to be witness to your elevation and I hope your career continues to blossom. My association with BL continues as Reggie Lloyd is handling another matter for me.

Source client email to Keith Songhurst

"I would also like to say thank you for all your hard work and support during the case."

Source Client letter to Lorraine Hardy

May we take this opportunity to thank you and Reggie (Lloyd) for the compassionate and professional way in which you have handled this very difficult situation.

Source Client thank you email to Bruce Hogarth-Jones September 2008

May I take this opportunity to thank you again for the excellent service, help and support you gave us in drawing up our wills. We hope to be in touch again should there be any alterations needed to the wills in the future.

Source Client thank you letter to Emma Harper, September 2008

"Thank you for everything you have been fantastic and I wouldn't have got here without you"

Source Client email to Ben Twitchen

"I just really wanted to thank you for all your support, you really helped me to get through this, and if I should ever have the opportunity to recommend you I will definitely do so."

Source Client email to Emma Thomas

Following Mum's death, the ongoing process has taken a long time, not helped by the housing market and other influences. I've really appreciated your help with all this, I acknowledge just how much work you've done on our behalf and I'm very grateful that I didn't have to wade through it all without your help. I wish you success in the future and thank you once again.

Source Client thank you letter to Vicky Raynes August 2008

Your sound advice has been very much appreciated.

Name Nicola Ward Company Financial Services Source Client Email

Thanks for helping me sort all this out. Your professionalism and good humour has helped to make this as "painless" as possible for me.

Source Client thank you letter to Vicky Raynes July 2008

May I say how impressed Rosemary and myself are by the professionalism, the competence and the courtesy shown by you in this matter.

Source Thank you letter to Frances Whittaker July 2008

Thank you very much for your letter, it was much appreciated. As you know, we have been associated with Birkett Long for quite some time, so I have every confidence in your recommendation of Vicky Raynes to handle our affairs. I wish you "all the best" on your retirement. Again, thank you for your help in the past.

Source Client thank you letter to Keith Larkman July 2008

I'd like to thank you so much for all your hard work on my behalf - where would I have started without you? .... Be assured that I am so grateful to you for everything you have done.

Source Client thank you letter to Emma Harper June 2008

"I wanted to thank Barry and the team for the conveyancing help. It was the smoothest transaction I have had."

Source Client thank you call for Barry Dunning

The lawyer ...I have used for most matters since coming to Essex is about to retire. So, we now know where to come when the need arises ? thanks ever so much.

Source Client thank you email to Bruce Hogarth-Jones December 2007

All the best and so many thanks. You have been a star.

Source Client thank you email to Bruce Hogarth-Jones June 2008

Thank you for the professional way you handled the transfer, your attention to detail enabled the transaction to proceed untroubled. I would like to take this opportunity to say that we would be more than happy to come to you in the future for further advice or services should the need arise.

Source Letter to David Wisbey

Thank you for all your hard work over the last few months.

Source Client thank you letter to Vicky Raynes June 2008

"A short note to say thank you for your help and assistance that enabled us to complete the purchase...Your professional and dilgent approach was greatly appreciated by us."

Source Thank you email to Alison Bear

Nicola Ward arranged our mortgage and other financial services. The service from this team was excellent! Everything went smoothly, but most importantly we felt looked after in a very personal way. I was particularly impressed with the financial advisory service from Nicola who was meticulous in her attention to detail, and made me feel that the solutions being offered really were around our specific needs. Everyone that we had contact with was able to give superb customer care, so you really should feel proud!

Name Nicola Ward Company Financial Services Source Client email

"May I take this opportunity to thank you for dealing with this matter so efficiently and making it such a straight forward process."

Source Thank you email to Barry Dunning

Many thanks for all you help and the speedy conclusion of my husband's estate. I would not hesitate in recommending you to any of my friends should they require any of your services.

Source Client thank you email to Matthew Edwards May 2008

"The outcome has been most satsifactory and I thank you for your guidance through this process. Your advice and pragmatism have been reassuring."

Source Client letter to Philip Hoddell

"Once again, many thanks for all your help in this matter and the highly professional way in which you and Birkett Long have handled my affiars over the last 3 years."

Source Client Letter to Philip Hoddell

"We appreciate what you and all your colleagues did in helping us with this sale."

Source Client Thank You Letter to Maria Sawyer

"Thank you so very much for your fab service, help and support over the last few months, we are very grateful. We have finally moved into our house and absolutely love it!"

Name Barry Dunning and Maria Sawyer Source Thank you card from a client, April 2008

With many thanks for your patient work on a difficult estate.

Source Beneficiary's thank you letter to Vicky Raynes April 2008

Many thanks for your concluding the administration of my aunt's estate in a way which I feel would have received her approval.

Source Beneficiary's thank you note to Vicky Raynes April 2008

"Can I take this opportunity to thank you for your support during an uncertain and taxing time. I valued both your professional advice and your friendly approach. Thank you once again and I would have no hestiation in recommending your services to others."

Source Client letter to Emma Thomas

"I would just like to thank you Carol, Jan and all the rest of your team at Birkett Long for their contribution in closing out the sale of my property. In the face of the headwind of my buyers indecision and these difficult times, the way you and your team managed to get us over the ""try line"" was exceptional - and very welcome!"

Name Kurt Goddard Source Client letter dated 17 April 2008

"Thank you for your letter of the 8 February enclosing your statement for the completion of our remortgage. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you most sincerely for all that you have done to bring this transaction to a sucessful conclusion."

Name Barry Dunning Source Client letter dated 10 February 2008

Kindly accept my profuse thanks for your letter and my Will and side letters. I am awfully pleased, you have certainly "drawn" it up so well and I cannot thank you enough for the presentation. Yes, I'm delighted with it all.... Thank you once again Frances.

Source Client thank you letter to Frances Whittaker April 2008

Thank you very much for dealing with our Wills and Power of Attorney so promptly. Our minds are now at rest..... We will be spreading the word, "Contact Frances Whittaker", nobody better to deal with the same

Name Frances Whittaker Source Client thank you letter July 2007

We wish to thank you for your help and advice in what turned out to be a straight forward and enjoyable experience! Once again many thanks for your diligence and kind, efficient service.

Name Frances Whittaker Source Client thank you letter. October 2007

Thank you for your kind and considerate attention to these matters. You have made a difficult situation much easier. Please accept our grateful thanks.

Name Frances Whittaker Source Client thank you letter. November 2007

I have been only on one occasion to see Vicky Raynes who was punctual...a friendly polite welcome & clear concise information. Even when I phoned, Vicky's voice was the first to answer. I was very impressed.

Name Vicky Raynes Source Client Survey April 2008

"I've got to say what a brilliant session that was this morning - congratulations to all concerned - the organisation was great but the role plays were stunning. I don't underestimate for one moment how much effort everyone must have put in to end up with that result..."

Source Feedback from attendee at employment event in 2008

"Just to say "thank you" to you and your colleagues for the excellent tribunal case staged today at County Hall, Chelmsford, the case was very informative and thought provoking. I might now review a policy or two!!"

Source Feedback from attendee at employment event in 2008

"Excellent examination of the procedures and experience of a tribunal"

Source Feedback from attendee at employment event in 2008

"Very informative and friendly presentation"

Source Feedback from attendee at employment event in 2008

"Good insight into tribunals and relevant employment law"

Source Feedback from attendee at employment event in 2008

A personal note to thank you once again for your assistance to my son. Having confidence in one's lawyer is crucial in keeping your equalibrium at what is inevitably a stressful time and you certainly provided that reassurance.

Source Thank you letter from client's father to Philip George

"Many thanks for the cheque just received, a very nice surprise. I just want to thank you for the efficient and friendly way you conduct business and for the excellent advice given. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to others."

Source Email to Philip Hoddell

"...We would also like to thank you and Ms Jones (who came to one of the meetings in your stead) for your help and support ......"

Source Letter to Lorraine Hardy

"What the future holds we none of us know but I live in hope. We would also like to thank you and Ms Jones (who came to one of the meetings in your stead) for your help and support and we sincerely hope we will not have to contact you on this matter again."

Source Letter to Lorraine Hardy and Liz Jones

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for representing me and achieving the settlement, it certainly takes the stress away from me, you have kept me informed throughout, I would have no doubts in recommending you in the future."

Name Mr T R Horspool Company HHC Installations Source Letter from client to Tracy Norris

You have always been very supportive, knowledgeable and approachable and I have learnt a lot in the process but it has also made me realise how little I know! It has been a pleasure working with you on this and I'm confident that these agreements will really help my business in the future.

Company AV Impact Source Thank you e-mail to Stephen Avila

I wanted to say thank you too for your 'can do' attitude and the way you manage to make even the most monumental tasks (for me) seem to be achievable, and even are achieved, with a minimum of stress and fuss.

Name Alan Goggin Company Financial Services Source Email from Client

"I would like to take the opportunity of thanking Tim Dowley and his team for an excellent service overall - I engaged Birkett Long on the basis of a recommendation and will certainly pass on your particulars wherever the opportunity arises in the future".

Source Client thank you email

I wish to place on record my appreciation for your fortitude in guiding the executors through the maze of paperwork in relation to Probate and IHT. Your kindness to me personally, having lost my Mother suddenly, has been especially important. You are, of course, supported by your team and this includes your secretary and those manning the phones so effectively.

Source Client thank you letter to Bruce Ballard January 2008

Dear Bruce, You are fantastic! Thank you ! I'm so very grateful for your precious help..... All the information you came up with is very useful...... I will keep you posted on the development of this stressful matter.

Source Offshore client thank you email to Bruce Ballard December 2007

Completion of the matter has now taken place. I am delighted. I must, however, thank you for the care and assistance that you have given throughout. Miss Hopkins was equally brilliant and most certaintly I appreciate the promptness that both of you have shown in your dealings.

Name Habib Rahman Source Client thank you e-mail to Philip George dated 14 December 2007.

Can I also thank you for the way you put my Mum at ease during our meeting.....She was quite anxious at the thought of the meeting but she came away feeling very relaxed and was very happy with the whole experience. Thank you.

Source Client thank you email to Vicky Raynes April 2007

"...I just wanted to say a huge thank you for one of the best bits of advice I have ever received!!"

Source Client letter to Alan Goggin

"[I] greatly appreciated your support, advice and guidance over this very stressful time, both for myself and my family....It was really reassuring to have someone, like yourself, battling in my corner, despite all the negative and obstructive actions taken by the other side. I also thank you for the settlement achieved."

Source Client letter to Reggie Lloyd

Thank you for all your excellent help and support. Could not have done it without you.

Source Letter to Philip Hoddell

Thank you for your kind and considerate attention to these matters. You have made a difficult situation much easier. Please accept (our) grateful thanks.

Source Client thank you letter to Frances Whittaker November 2007

"I would like to thank your Mr Thurlow for the efficient manner in which he dealt with this matter on my behalf and for keeping me in touch with events as they progressed."

Source client letter

Can I also thank you for the way you put my Mum at ease during our meeting... She was quite anxious at the thought of the meeting but she came away feeling very relaxed and was very happy with the whole experience. Thank you.

Source Client thank you email to Vicky Raynes April 2007

We wish to thank you for your help and advice in what turned out to be a straight forward and enjoyable experience! Once again many thanks for your diligence and kind, efficient service.

Source Thank you letter to Frances Whittaker October 2007

"The best value M & A lawyers I have ever used."

Source Client Satisfaction Survey

Thank you very much for all your help. Your friendly approach made such a difference when dealing with a very sensitive subject. Look forward to meeting you again in the future.

Source Client thank you letter to Frances Whittaker February 2007

I am writing on behalf of my wife and I to express our sincere gratitude to you for all of the time and effort which you have expended dealing with (my Aunt's) affairs..... This would not have been possible without both your professional expertise and considerate attention and for that we are extremely grateful.

Source Client thank you letter to Frances Whittaker

"I felt I must just drop you a line to say a sincere thank you ... for dealing with the Power of Attorney implementation for both of our parents. My Mother-in-Law was so delighted with your professional and caring approach, and you made her feel so at ease. My Mother and Father were extremely grateful too. So a big thank you Matthew. These situations are not always easy and your help and kind consideration made it much more easier for the folks to understand."

Source Client thank you email

"Thank you for your prompt response regarding this matter...Thank you for your excellent work...I remain, as ever, extremely impressed by Birkett Long and its superb team."

Source Client Email to Nadina Edmondson

...I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the support you showed me during those troubled times, you really helped me through what was probably onne of the most difficult times I have ever faced in my life.

Source Letter to Emma Brunning

Thank you so much to you and your team for helping me enormously with my recent sale and purchase. Not without it's fustrations, I could not have managed this without your expert help. Many, many thanks

Source Client thank you letter to Kurt

We are grateful for the work that you did which, at times, proved to be irritating...However thankfully we are there now and have settled well into our new home. Once again thank you, and to your assistants, for completing the property transaction.

Source Client thank you letter to Justina

This is a short note to say thank you so much for all the help that you gave me over the purchase. We have done some superficial decorating in the house and will be moving in this Saturday. So once again, thanks for all your help and advice

Source Client thank you letter to Justina

Now that the sale has been completed, I wanted to thank you for your help in bringing this about in a smooth and timely manner. Your professionalism and effort were much appreciated

Source Client thank you letter to Justina

Justina, my sincere thanks to you and Graham for all your help, advice and patience in finalising matters so promptly.

Source Letter to Justina

Philip - Your advice and cool head has been of great value to me over the past few months and has no doubt smoothed and sped up the process. I won't hesitate to recommend you to anyone in the same situation, I would also like to pass on my thanks to Sheila who has been very helpful and quick to deal with matters on the rare occasions you haven't been available

Source Letter to Philip Hoddell

Philip - I am grateful for your support over the last two years. Notwithstanding the sensitive nature of the situation I have enjoyed working with you and have appreciated your counsel and guidance - Thank you.

Source Letter to Philip Hoddell

"Thank you for your usual sympathetic approach which always instills me with such confidence in both yourself and Ben."

Source Letter to Philip Hoddell

"I really wanted to express my sincere gratitude with regards to how you've handled my case. This has been a very difficult period of my life, but with your help and a few others...., I've managed to get through it."

Source Client Email to Tim Ogle

"It comes with heart felt thanks for your excellent servies.... that must be testimony to your remarkable "handling difficult people" skills."

Source Client Letter to Tim Ogle

"We would like to thank you for assistance in respect of the above and for putting up with us being so so slow! We will certainly use you again, as required, and would like to think of you as 'our solicitor'."

Source Client Thank You Email

"Many, many thanks for the very professional way in which you dealt with this. The kindness you showed me at our meeting and the advice given were all exceptional."

Source Client Email to Tim Ogle Employment Team

"With reference to our conversation today. I can confirm we have finally exchanged on the marital home with the help of Emma Brunning she is fantastic."

Source Client Thank You Card

I would just like to say many many thanks for everything ... your help made things alot easier... Thanks again for everything Ben, wishing you all the very best and if you need a reference with a similar case, just tell the poor so and so to give me a call!!

Source Client Thank You Card

"My wife and I are writing to express our sincere gratitude to you for all of the time and effort which you have expended dealing with these affairs...we are extremely grateful for both your professional expertise and considerate attention."

Source Client thank you letter

"Claire, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your time and kindness in sorting out my affairs. It is so pleasant to find good service is still available in these modern times."

Source Client thank you letter

"A BIG thank you to you for completing our work. Like you, I dare say we were beginning to wonder if it would ever happen. Thank you so much for your commitment and dedication to pulling it off. It is great to be in the new house and we certainly wouldn't have managed it without you".

Source Client thank you email

"Matthew, thank you very much for all the valuable advice and assistance which you have provided in respect of our wills and power of attorney provision.

Your unhurried and detailed approach deserves much praise."

Source Client thank you letter

"The professionalism of Birkett Long was demonstrated from the very first contact...Your response was thorough and very helpful.

Out of 6 legal firms that were suggested to me by Her Majesty's Courts of Justice only Birkett Long responded positively and professionally.

To me the most indelible aspect of the service I have received from Birkett Long was your personal ability to interpret my instructions clearly and write powerful letters on my behalf that left no room for misunderstanding and got outstanding results.

I would like to acknowledge [Claire Wiles'] personal professional level of service, it was outstanding...solicitors in Australia could learn much from the way Birkett Long operates."

Source Client thank you letter

"Many thanks for your help with the purchase of our house. We both feel that you give a very professional service and it is good to know we can rely on you when it all gets a bit stressed. We made it in the end and we will be recomending you to our friends and family in the future"

Source Client thank you card

"I just want to say thank you for helping me get through the last few months. I'm so relieved its all over"

Source Client Thank You letter

"I would like to thank you for your assistance in this matter...if in the future I have any need to use a solicitor for any reason I will most certainly approach Birkett Long as I feel that my case has been handled in a very professional way and I have been very pleased with the service I have been given. Many thanks for all your hard work"

Source Client Thank You Card

I would like to thank you for the excellent service that you have provided. There were times when I was in despair but I always felt confident in coming to you for advice. I have already recommended Birkett Long based on the service I have received.

Source Client Thank You letter

"Dear Kurt, thank you for all your help in ensuring our house move went smoothly."

Source Client thank you letter

"I would like to take this opportunity to say how pleasantly surprised I was and appreciative of your firm's sincerity in your professional role. I was very pleased with your dealings in the above transaction. I believe it is important to let people know when they have provided a good service".

Source Client thank you letter

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you (Emma Brunning) for your continued support and proactive approach throughout my divorce proceedings. You have been kind and considerate throughout a difficult time, always reliable and communication has been timely and complete."

Source Client Thank You letter

Thanks for all your help in a difficult year - you were a STAR!

Source Client Christmas card to Hayley Songhurst

"Mr Goddard - Just a short note from my father and myself to thank you and your staff for the very professional and efficient service you have proivided whilst dealing with the sale of our house".

Source Client thank you letter

"I would just like to say how grateful I am for the caring and sympathetic attitude with which you and your associates have treated my Mum through this difficult time. I know that she is also very grateful. You have handled them with great care and diligence and it is a huge credit to you".

Source Client thank you email

Justina, Graham and the team "Just a quick note to say thanks for all your efforts regarding our house move, though its been a crazy time we are really happy here - thank you for making it all possible"

Source Client thank you card

Words cannot convey the gratitude we feel as a family for the considerate professionalism you showed to us in our time of grief

Source client thank you letter

"Corporate clients appreciate the support of Tim Ogle's 'outstanding' employment team at Birkett Long. e2v Technologies sought advice on its recent HR reorganisation and voluntary severance scheme, while other clients include public bodies for major sex and race discrimination cases. Immigration law is a new area for the team, whose presence now spans Chelmsford as well as Colchester. "

Source The Legal 500, 2006

"Headed by Jane Calnan, Birkett Long's cross-office property team has recruited two new ex-City assistants in the last year. The team recently advised on the property aspects of Partnership Health Group's acquisition of North London ISTC."

Source The Legal 500, 2006

"Birkett Long's three partners and two assistants comprise a very experienced team, overseen by Bruce Ballard, who clients say has "tremendous knowledge" of tax affairs. The group recently restructured a complex trust saving £100,000 in inheritance tax, and successfully guided a taxpayer through a case against the Inland Revenue in the Court of Appeal."

Source The Legal 500, 2006

"Under the 'very professional and supportive' Philip Hoddell, Birkett Long is enormously experienced in complex children cases and the division of multi-jurisdictional assets, and benefits from the firm's dedicated financial services arm."

Source The Legal 500, 2006

Lorraine Hardy....she has been extremely helpful to us all the way through our difficult adoption. We are very grateful to Lorraine, she has kept us informed of events all the way through and was always ready to give us advice. We will in the future recommend Lorraine and Birkett Long to anyone that crosses our path that needs a reliable solicitor

Name Client Thank You Letter Source E-mail

"[Your] guidance and support has been to a very high standard. We certainly would have no hesitation in recommending [you]. We would also like to say how impressed we are with [your support staff] for their professional, friendly, efficient manner - nothing was too much trouble."

Source Client thank you letter

"Many thanks for your incredibly efficient service on this. You have restored my faith in family solicitors."

Source Client Thank You Letter

"From our initial meeting with Miss Hardy to the eventual successful outcome of the case, she impressed us with her professionalism, efficiency and sensitivity, in what was for us, an extremely emotive issue....It is therefore quite obvious, that Lorraine Hardy, as a representative of Birkett Long, has provided a service well above and beyond that which we would have expected of even the very highest standard of legal professional."

Source Client Thank You Letter

"I would really like to take this opportunity in thanking you with your professional help throughout my divorce."

Source Client Thank You Letter

"May I take this opportunity to thank you for your prompt professionalism, kindness and concern."

Source Client Thank You letter

"Rebecca, Avril and Lorraine, your success has been paramount to my success. Thank you all for succeeding."

Source Client Thank You Card

"We would like to thank you not only for the helpful and efficient way that you have guided us through the making of our Wills but also your kindness whilst dealing with our mother at what was quite a difficult time."

Source Client Email

"Just a quick note to say thank you for all your help and support over the last 15 months. It was a very difficult time for us. Your help and support was fantastic, sympathetic and professional at all times."

Source Client Thank You Letter

"A neighbour recommended you. She got some advice from you about her Power of Attorney and then both her daughters used your firm for their Wills and some divorce things...they all said that you were very kind and efficient so now I'd like to use you too."

Source Client Telephone Call

"I am very pleased with the outcome having regard to the risks of litigation, even when one has a "good" case. I shall have no hesitation in recommending my former colleagues to you, should they find themselves in similar circumstances."

Source Client thank you letter

"...thank you and your team for your work and for the calm, reassuring, professional manner that you have demonstrated throughout."

Source Client Thank You Letter (March 2006)

My sisters and I very much appreciate the friendly and effienct way in which the sale has been handled.

Source Client thank you letter

A very big thank you for all your help throughout the traumatic experience of moving house. I do appreciate the way you and your team have dealt with everything.

Source Client thank you letter

Many thanks for all your help and please convey the same to everyone for once again assisting me with the usual impeccable standard of service.

Source Client thank you letter

Now that the dust has settled on the sale of our home, we are writing to extend our sincere thanks to your team for the sterling work they put in during the process. They certainly met their remit efficiently and effectively continuing to provide the high standard of quality service we have experienced from your firm over the years

Source Client thank you letter

We both just wanted to say thank you very much for handling the purchase of the above property. All matters were always dealt with promptly and you were always very helpful whenever we had any concerns over anything.

Source Client thank you letter

Thank you very much for handling the legal side of my mother's house. It is always a great comfort to know that I have a first class firm of Solicitors acting for me.

Source Client thank you letter

"May I take this opportunity to thank you for the help, advice and sensitivity portrayed by yourself and your staff, in a very professional manner during the settlement of this matter."

Source Client thank you letter

"You got results quickly and efficiently and for that I am very grateful. If I need your assistance in the future I will be in touch."

Source Client thank you letter

"I'd just like to offer my sincere thanks for your hard work, professionalism and seemingly inexhaustible patience throughout."

Source Client thank you letter

"I would like to thank you and your colleagues for all your efforts, on my behalf, in achieving a very satisfactory conclusion.... Your advice and perseverance resulted in a fourfold increase to their original offer and a pleasing increase to my bank balance."

Source Client thank you letter

"I wish I had used Birkett Long sooner!"

Source Client Survey

"I am truly grateful for both the professional and emotional support you gave me...I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone else...The fact that you achieved an excellent result too is the icing on the cake."

Source Client thank you letter

"Thank you and your staff for their assistance in making my divorce a very smooth and painless experience."

Source Client Thank You Letter, June 2005

"Your experience and advice in these matters are very much appreciated by us and we thank you for your time and providing an excellent service."

Source Client Thank You Letter, April 2005

"Should I require any legal assistance in the future, I would not hesitate to contact you and would have no hesitation in recommending your services to others."

Source Client Thank You Letter, March 2005

"I do not wish the occasion to pass without formally expressing my sincere gratitude to you and your team who have provided me with help and support and have been highly professional in all aspects in this matter. Your wise counsel was always appreciated."

Source Client Thank You Letter

"As with all previous advice I have received from Birkett Long, I consider this advice to reflect the highest standard, and I thank you for taking on my case in these unfortunate circumstances."

Source Client Thank You Letter, April 2005

"Just to say "thanks" for putting me in touch with the legal team at Birkett Long. Bruce Hogarth-Jones has been smashing in getting my will/power of attorney sorted."

Source Client Thank You Letter

"I have certainly passed your details on to others. A solid firm with a good reputation"

Source Private Client Survey May 2005

"The service I received was excellant. I was particullarily impressed with the fact that my Lawyer always responded in person to any phonecalls"

Source Private Client Survey May 2005

"It's been a pleasure dealing with you and I would not hestiate to recommend you to any friends you find themselves in my position."

Source Client thank you letter

"I am writing this email to you, thanking you for the professional manner in which you and your team dealt with our house purchase. One thing's for sure.....I would have no hesitations in using your service again in the future or to recommend you to someone else."

Source Client thank you email

"Your never-ending patience in dealing with my layman's "stupid questions" has been very much appreciated ....Throughout this whole affair you have displayed the dedication, application, knowledge, experience and skill to bring us all to a successful conclusion."

Source Client Thank You Email, April 2005

"This is a personal note on behalf of all the shareholders for the services David Cammack and Lindsay Jordan gave to us over the transfer of the shares in the company. We were greatly impressed by both David Cammack's and Lindsay Jordan's performances, which in our opinion greatly outshone the other side's solicitors."

Source Client Thank You Letter

"I am enormously grateful to you, for the work you did on my behalf. I will of course be using Birkett Long as my solicitors here on and have in fact contacted your secretary to put me in touch with the chap who deals with "Wills"."

Source Client thank you email

"We consider Birkett Long to be the best in the area!"

Source Business Client Survey January 2005

"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you so much for all your hard work, support and patience. You did your very best for me and for that I am very grateful."

Source Client thank you letter

"Justina, once again we thank you for your help, especially the clarity of your instructions and use of 'plain English'!"

Source Client Email - February 2005

"I wanted to say thank you so very much for your kindness, help and advice so many times on the phone. It was very much appreciated as I must have driven you crazy at times when I kept ringing so often but not once did I ever feel uneasy or worried about speaking to you. You always made me feel totally at ease and certainly explained things in a manner that I could understand a lot better."

Source Client Thank You Letter, January 2005

"We have moved on a number of occasions and we have never experienced such professionalism, efficiency and excellent customer service. Graham Thackery has always made himself available to discuss matters with and never has a move been so stress free.

We will use Birkett Long in the future and will also make recommendations to friends and family"

Source Client Thank You Letter November 2004

"My opinion of the service quality as it was one of a very professional and totally reliable experience."

Source Private Client Survey

"I have never needed anyone else!"

Source Business Client Survey (July 2004)

"Very approachable and understanding offering an excellent service."

Source Business Client Survey (August 2004)

"Birkett Long provided us with a sound professional service."

Source Business Client Survey (August 2004)

"Quality very good, especially stating costs involved from the outset and adhering to it."

Source Private Client Surveys (August 2004)

"Birkett Long is highly regarded for its commercial litigation with particular strengths in construction and insolvency. The department is headed by Peter Allen, while Adrian Livesley is also recommended for his ADR work."

Source The Legal 500 Directory (an impartial guide to legal services) taken from the South East (Essex) Section

"Most of our dealings are with Colin Hyoms, for whom we have a very high regard and who has completely dispelled my natural suspicion of 'financial manager' types. He is highly efficient, thorough, trustworthy and competent."

Source Private Client Survey (Financial Services)

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you most sincerely for the time spent explaining all the options to me, your efficiency and detailed explanations of all matters relating to my pension arrangements. I am very happy with the outcome and extremely pleased I chose you for this service. It has been a pleasure to do business with such a professional individual and you are a credit to your firm."

Source Client Thank You Letter

"I cannot begin to describe how delighted we are with Stephen Avila. He is a most impressive legal advisor, knowledgeable, action oriented, decisive, courteous. He doesn't appear to have a fixed work day. He seems to be on hand 24 hours a day. He is, without a doubt, the best business lawyer that I have encountered both sides of the Atlantic."

Source Client Thank You Email

"Thank you very much for your letter - we enjoyed meeting you on Thursday and feel very confident that all our financial matters couldn't be in better hands. A great relief."

Source Client Thank You Letter

"Please thank the team who worked on my behalf, especially Nicola Ward, who was an amazing support to me through a very difficult time. I am extremely grateful to her for the time she spent "holding my hand". Knowing that there was someone who could answer my questions in terms that I could understand was an immense comfort to me."

Source Client Thank You Letter

"Having got the sealed Residence Order in the post I wanted to thank you very much for your help over the last four years"

Source Client letter to Lorraine Hardy

"Many thanks for everything.  We are pleased with the result."

Source Client letter to Lorraine Hardy

"Thank you once again.  We feel you are such a special person to have cared the way you have done for us.  We can never repay your kindness."

Source Client Email to Liz Jones

"I just wanted to say thank you for all the support you gave me this and last week.  You were really helpful and I was very glad to have you on my side.  thank you so much."

Source Client Email to Yolande Millar