Josie Kirk was really understanding and supportive of my case. What really stood out for me was that Josie understood what I was trying to achieve. The real determination and hard work by Josie and the senior partner team was, I felt, above and beyond. Finally – a law firm that made me feel I was being listened to. I would recommend Blacks to all my friends and family without hesitation.
Family Law
James Cook is an extremely knowledgeable, thorough and articulate planning solicitor. He is very approachable, conscientious and dependable, and is always prepared to go ‘above-and-beyond’ to ensure that complex legal points are explained and communicated.
Planning & Highways
Nigel Hoyle has an extremely amiable personality that puts you at ease immediately. Add to that a genuine care for your personal situation and business, and a relentless desire to deliver on your behalf.
Corporate Law
The team, led by Luke Maidens, is extremely approachable and respond quickly to any query. They always appear able to make the time for you.
Real Estate Litigation
Paul Kelly is excellent. He clearly knows his stuff and has a lot of experience. I particularly appreciated his very commercial and sensible approach. The advice he gave was very clear and he dealt with my matter promptly and efficiently. Very impressive!
Employment Law
Aimee Hutchinson has a calm and engaging self-assurance, befitting her role as partner, whilst also being extremely personable, no doubt with excellent client management skills. She can be robust and assertive where necessary but is also realistic in her approach and does not lose sight of the wood for the trees. Chloe Grainger is an excellent associate for many of the same reasons. She works very well with Aimee, is extremely well-organised, but also very articulate and a very good technical lawyer.
Commercial / Civil Dispute Resolution
Nick Dyson has spearheaded the practice in getting to grips with the caravan sector. This doesn’t happen overnight and comes through a passion to learn and a willingness to listen.
Holiday & Home Parks
The team’s strengths are a combination of the knowledge of everyone working in the team together with their personalities and approach to the work. They show a genuine interest in the matter to hand and are able to connect the legal position with the realities of business life. Pragmatic solutions are sought, rather than black and white legal arguments.
The family law team are amazing and cannot thank them enough for helping me. When it comes to fees Blacks are both competitive and realistic, they understand that clients are from different financial backgrounds, so provide a range of supportive options to help while keeping costs to a minimum, there is no pressure applied to made payments and they always ensure both constructive and understanding discussions happen well in advance.
Family Law
Blacks Solicitors LLP is a firm who cares about each case it takes on, they review thoroughly whilst taking onboard their clients’ view. What really makes Blacks unique is their attention-to-detail and their ability to always find a way forward when it seems impossible.
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