Birkett Long LLP

I was very impressed with Sarah's professionalism and patience with me and the buyers solicitor while this sale to a cash buyer dragged on much longer than it should have due to the buyer and his solicitor. Sarah made sensible suggestions when I asked for ithem, and was willing to be polite but firm with the buyer's solicitor when she needed to. All-round excellent service.

Very efficient and speedy responses - sale completed in around 10 weeks from placing on the market

A very efficient, first rate service. Sale completed within 10 weeks of being placed on the market. Very responsive service from both the sellers (mine) and the buyers perspective

I had previously had a good experience of working with Mel Loxley when preparing a cohabitation agreement and was very pleased to work with her again on my prenuptial agreement.
Mel was always extremely professional, while also being very personable, and was prompt to respond to every question or comment I had. She always provided good, pragmatic advice and I would have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending her.

Sian guided us through the whole process with a great deal of understanding and tolerance of our lack of knowledge. We had not entered into this type of arrangement and Sian laid everything out in a very understandable form.
An excellent experience, Sian will continue to be our go to.

I greatly appreciated Leah’s professional efficiency, but even more the empathy and concern I experienced in our meetings at a very difficult time in my life (the death of my wife).

I found myself in the wrong place at the wrong time back in June 2024. However, my son managed to contact Tej Thakkar, Head of Regulatory, Senior Associate at Birkett Long, who took my case on without delay. Tej interviewed me the following afternoon whilst at the same time preparing a pre Police interview statement, this was refined between us to ensure it was accurate and was factual. Tej attended the police interview to support me and read out the statement to the two DC's, I was instructed by Tej, not to react to the Police Officers questions of about sixty in number, as my statement covered all the relevant facts as I had recalled [some nine A4, pages and 37 paragraphs long.
After the interview, Tej had private words with the Police and he projected we would not have a decision, on the case. for the next six months although the Police quoted a wait of twelve months. In the end, Teg was correct and I received notice that they had dropped the investigation against me in October of last year.
I can only thank Tej for all his work and understanding of my plight, along with his professional approach, good communication skills and genial attitude.
I am of the opinion that I received the correct advice on the matter from Tej along with my effort of telling the truth in a straight manner, being brief and keeping to the facts. I also believe it was useful to write up my own notes a couple of hours after the incident, despite suffering from shock, this helped me to present an accurate assessment.

Jemma handled the conveyancing of my property calmly and with professionalism.
She was always able to answer my questions and offer support.
I was grateful that it all went very smoothly. The buyer was keen to move in so it we completed successfully in 10 weeks.

In April 2024 I had the daunting task of selling a large Victorian house, which suffered from major structural defects. Sarah Murphey was recommended to me because it was thought that I would appreciate not only her professionalism but also her matter of fact, no- nonsense approach to things. This proved to be so. During a long, and at times, complicated sales process, which included Sarah having to give me advice & guidance on unusual property insurance issues, she constantly kept me informed & advised on all relevant matters. There were two abortive sales before a sale was, finally, concluded in February 2025.
During the whole time Sarah went WELL BEYOND what a client might reasonably expect from their solicitor. !! I have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone.

Philip offered sensible and reliable advice to help finalize my divorce as quickly and smoothly as possible. I felt listened to and represented. Philip was understanding of my situation and did the best possible job considering all the circumstances. It was invaluable to have him fight my corner.