17-09-2007
Rave reviews from Legal 500
Glowing testimonials from clients has helped BPE solicitors to secure its best ever ranking in the independent directory, The Legal 500.
‘Impressive’, ‘business-orientated’ and ‘ahead of the game’ are how clients chose to describe BPE when directory researchers asked for feedback on the firm.
BPE lawyers in Cheltenham and Birmingham were highly rated for their core specialisations – proving that the 24-partner firm can hold its own in the competitive legal landscape of the South West and West Midlands.
Staff in Birmingham had particular cause for celebration after the office was ranked in more categories than ever before - namely corporate, commercial property, insolvency and corporate recovery and construction.
The firm’s corporate team in Cheltenham and Birmingham were singled out for particular praise.
Researchers said that under ‘pragmatic and fast-moving’ Senior Partner John Workman, BPE’s corporate team, which now acts for eight AIM-listed clients, was considered ‘ahead of the game.’ The contribution of experienced partner Paul Wakefield, who joined from Clarke Willmott early in 2006, was seen to strengthen the firm’s corporate offering.
For the second year running, the intellectual property expertise of commercial litigation partner Philip Radford was recognised. Commercial partner Iain Garfield was also noted for his professionalism and experience in dealing with IP matters.
BPE’s commercial property clients said it was the speed and proactive approach of the firm’s commercial property team which helped it to stand out from the crowd. Partners Nicky Corner, Adele McDermott, Richard Handley, Mark Anton-Smith and Antonia Shield were all recognised individually by clients.
The passion and commitment which BPE’s head of employment Darren Sherborne showed towards client service was highlighted by the directory.
The quality of the clients attracted to work with insolvency and corporate recovery partner Andrew Taylor did not go unnoticed by the Legal 500 which identified that the BPE team is active in disputes in the sector.
The contribution which national award-winning credit and asset finance litigation partner Joanne Davis has made to the firm’s debt recovery team was also singled out. Researchers were particularly impressed by the fact that Joanne had recently advised a major corporate on the recovery of assets following a fraud relating to a £2.5m book of finance.
Significant new arrivals in the firm’s construction and engineering team have brought considerable experience in international and domestic contentious construction to the firm – helping BPE’s construction experts gain recognition in the South West and West Midlands. Partner Derryn Rolfe is recognised for her wealth of experience in dealing with disputes arising from design-and-build contracts.
The firm’s personal injury team is praised for its ‘high standard of work’ and particular expertise in industrial deafness and disease claims. Partners Mark Ovington and Julia Briano are described as very professional and client-focused.
Senior Partner John Workman said: “The glowing client testimonials that have helped us to achieve our best ever Legal 500 rankings reflect BPE’s investment in quality staff as well as our commitment to going that extra mile for clients.
“Our clients can relate to our commercial acumen and entrepreneurial spirit – and that keeps us ahead of the game.”
‘Impressive’, ‘business-orientated’ and ‘ahead of the game’ are how clients chose to describe BPE when directory researchers asked for feedback on the firm.
BPE lawyers in Cheltenham and Birmingham were highly rated for their core specialisations – proving that the 24-partner firm can hold its own in the competitive legal landscape of the South West and West Midlands.
Staff in Birmingham had particular cause for celebration after the office was ranked in more categories than ever before - namely corporate, commercial property, insolvency and corporate recovery and construction.
The firm’s corporate team in Cheltenham and Birmingham were singled out for particular praise.
Researchers said that under ‘pragmatic and fast-moving’ Senior Partner John Workman, BPE’s corporate team, which now acts for eight AIM-listed clients, was considered ‘ahead of the game.’ The contribution of experienced partner Paul Wakefield, who joined from Clarke Willmott early in 2006, was seen to strengthen the firm’s corporate offering.
For the second year running, the intellectual property expertise of commercial litigation partner Philip Radford was recognised. Commercial partner Iain Garfield was also noted for his professionalism and experience in dealing with IP matters.
BPE’s commercial property clients said it was the speed and proactive approach of the firm’s commercial property team which helped it to stand out from the crowd. Partners Nicky Corner, Adele McDermott, Richard Handley, Mark Anton-Smith and Antonia Shield were all recognised individually by clients.
The passion and commitment which BPE’s head of employment Darren Sherborne showed towards client service was highlighted by the directory.
The quality of the clients attracted to work with insolvency and corporate recovery partner Andrew Taylor did not go unnoticed by the Legal 500 which identified that the BPE team is active in disputes in the sector.
The contribution which national award-winning credit and asset finance litigation partner Joanne Davis has made to the firm’s debt recovery team was also singled out. Researchers were particularly impressed by the fact that Joanne had recently advised a major corporate on the recovery of assets following a fraud relating to a £2.5m book of finance.
Significant new arrivals in the firm’s construction and engineering team have brought considerable experience in international and domestic contentious construction to the firm – helping BPE’s construction experts gain recognition in the South West and West Midlands. Partner Derryn Rolfe is recognised for her wealth of experience in dealing with disputes arising from design-and-build contracts.
The firm’s personal injury team is praised for its ‘high standard of work’ and particular expertise in industrial deafness and disease claims. Partners Mark Ovington and Julia Briano are described as very professional and client-focused.
Senior Partner John Workman said: “The glowing client testimonials that have helped us to achieve our best ever Legal 500 rankings reflect BPE’s investment in quality staff as well as our commitment to going that extra mile for clients.
“Our clients can relate to our commercial acumen and entrepreneurial spirit – and that keeps us ahead of the game.”
