"Scotts of Stow operates in a highly competitive, fast-moving marketplace and we do not have time to wait days for a legal view. BPE's commercial team meet our response times without compromising on the quality of advice they provide."

Mike Smith, Finance Director, Scotts of Stow Ltd

"BPE's commercial team has pulled out all the stops to advise on local authority commercial contracts on our behalf when we have been up against tender deadlines. They have the ability to see the wood from the trees, taking a view on those clauses that are not worth losing a contract over."

Darren Pace, Group Partnering Director, Mears Group Plc

"Working with BPE's commercial team is a refreshing change. We have relied upon them for all our commercial legal advice over the past five years because of their ability to strip away the technical jargon, explain things in plain English and take a realistic commercial view. Speed of response is one of BPE's strongest assets from a client perspective."

Mike Tomkins, CEO, M & M Direct Ltd

"The construction & engineering team at BPE are supportive, highly practical and add real value to our business. Having them on board means that we know our back is covered on expensive construction contracts and that, even when the unexpected happens, they are first rate problem solvers."

Corrigan Lockett, Director, Lockett Property Holdings

"Derryn and her team are proactive, dynamic and above all results-driven. They have saved my business thousands of pounds over the years through carefully drafted contracts. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to other businesses working in the construction sector."

Richard Yorke, Managing Director, Yorke Construction Ltd

"In the run up to flotation BPE proved their worth as they helped us to acquire a portfolio of successful businesses. Their experience, commercial acumen and responsiveness has been invaluable as we approached the Alternative Investment Market. We look forward to working with Anthony Rudge and his team as we continue to pursue our plans for growth."

Jonathan Wright, Chief Executive, Hexagon Human Capital Plc

"BPE has acted for Mears for more than a decade. We have relied upon their no-nonsense, 'can do', commercial support from our initial float to first public takeover in April 2007. Their partner-led approach means we are treated like a valued client at all times and we have trusted them to deliver on numerous complex acquisitions."

Bob Holt, Chairman, Mears Group Plc

"The corporate team at BPE has a reputation for being highly commercial and having the ability to get to the crux of the problem while meeting the client's expectations. Our management buy-out was handled smoothly and efficiently and the team went out of their way to keep us informed at every stage in the transaction. We would have no hesitation in recommending BPE to other owner-managed businesses."

Richard McCarthy, Managing Director, Air & Cargo Services Ltd

"BPE provide a professional and reliable service in simple language that non-lawyers can understand. The fact that we can also pick up the phone and get quick accurate advice at short notice is a great benefit and sets them apart from other litigators we have used previously."

Robert Kirkham-Evans, Assistant Credit Manager, Caterpillar Financial Services (UK) Ltd

"AIM listed financial house, Private and Commercial Finance Group Plc have been using BPE's credit and asset finance team for over two years. We find BPE easy to work with, they give great advice and provide an efficient friendly service on all our cases. We would have no hesitation in recommending them."

Robert Murray, Managing Director, Business Finance Division, PCF Plc

"BPE has been acting for Bank of Ireland Business Finance Ltd for several years. We have always found them to be professional and to act in our best interests to achieve a positive outcome. Their advice has been invaluable on many occasions."

Hazel Harden, Collections Manager, Bank of Ireland Business Finance Ltd

"When we received a significant claim against us in the Portuguese court from a company previously unknown to us we relied upon BPE's dispute resolution team to sort out the mess.

"They used their forensic skills to identify and present evidence to the court, which unquestionably demonstrated we were not liable. It was reassuring to know that we had an experienced team backing us, who were not fazed by the foreign law element of the case."

Diane Savory, Managing Director, Cult Clothing LLP

"Philip Radford acted assertively to successfully defend our corner when we were faced with threats of claims for patent infringement of nine patents, which had a significant impact on our business.

"Unlike the popular myth about English litigation taking years, Philip obtained an immediate injunction preventing further threats being made and succeeded in clearing our name in four months."

Peter James, Managing Director, Cintec International Ltd

"Fairfield Labels would like to offer our many thanks to Mark Elder for his patience in understanding our complicated legal case. He confidently dealt with all the issues we were struggling with.
Representing our company he gave excellent advice and the comfort that our case was being dealt with professionally.
Mark delivered to us the best outcome we could wish for and we shall be using him and BPE again for any future requirements."

Steve Goodyear, Technical Director, Fairfield Labels

"I have worked with Andrea Bateman for almost 10 years and have been impressed with her commitment to provide sound commercial advice that meets the needs of our business. From employee consultation forums, through to tribunal claims, the BPE team has been with us every step of the way."

Rod Taylor, Manager, People & Culture, Vestas Blades (UK) Ltd

"Relying upon the support of other professional advisers involves trusting them to share the same commercial approach and client focus. BPE's corporate recovery and insolvency team understand our needs and always work to a high standard, even when jobs need to be turned around in double-quick time."

Beverley Marsh, Director, BDO Stoy Hayward LLP

"Andrew Taylor and his team are proactive, 'hands-on' and, above all, commercial in the advice they provide to KPMG. Their response times are impressive and help the team to maintain its reputation of being able to punch above their weight."

Mark Orton, Partner, KPMG