Why Our Clients Use Us

We know that these are the qualities our clients are seeking and we expect you will be looking for the same:

• Excellence in the quality of our service
• Determination in looking after your interests
• Value for money and clarity
• Approachability and empathy
• Flexibility and willingness to innovate in service delivery
• Commitment to development of our lawyers and other staff

We can provide you with the high quality legal advice you need, without incurring the level of cost frequently encountered in many larger corporate law firms.

Here are some comments from clients for whom we have recently worked:

Ben Oxnam, Operations Director, The Mind Gym Limited:

 "Postlethwaite were recommended to us as experts in share options advice; they have lived up to their billing and much more. I find the team a delight to work with and their patience with the less technically able of us is a real virtue. Their attention to detail and clarity of explanation have guided us through a tricky share reorganisation and new share option scheme, on time and with the minimum of fuss."

Charles Crosthwaite, Partner, Brown Rudnick LLP:

 "I (and other colleagues at Brown Rudnick) have used Robert Postlethwaite for all our share-based compensation transactional needs since he established his firm in 2003. This has included support on a number of AIM listings and M&A projects including, most recently, a substantial public company takeover with an extremely complicated ESOP structure. The quality of service and advice are fantastic, the charges most reasonable and, all in all, I have always felt as if I had the A Team just down the corridor (except, mercifully, we don't do corridors here)."

Toby Kerr, Director, Williams McKinley Limited:

 "I run a successful and rapidly-expanding recruitment business. I wanted to tie my staff into the business and share with them the rewards of growth. I approached Postlethwaite to guide me through the myriad of options and devise and execute an appropriate scheme for us. Being so specialized, it would have been easy for them to give a simple “one size fits all” bundle but they took the time to understand my business, explain in detail the relative benefits of each option and then deliver a tailored scheme that works perfectly for my business. They did all of this to tight deadlines, showing considerable patience with my numerous questions and demonstrating unswerving professionalism."

Robert Allen, Managing Director, Bridge Hall Stockbrokers Limited:

 "We were introduced to Postlethwaite Solicitors in 2007 – and needed to quickly get to grips with the alternatives available to us in our particular circumstances as stockbrokers.

Robert and Judith listened attentively to our requirements – and the differing requirements of three directors of the firm, before coming up with the solution that best suited Bridge Hall.

After the initial consultation the proposals were made and put into place very quickly and efficiently, allowing the directors to concentrate on running the business safe in the knowledge that the options element of their employment was safely in place.

I would recommend Postlethwaite to anyone looking for an efficient introduction of an options scheme that suits their needs precisely."

Phillip Patrick, Managing Director, Townley Office Supplies Limited:

 "You helped me to achieve exactly want I wanted. I found you to be knowledgeable, helpful, professional, easy to talk to, nice people – and inexpensive. For any company looking for the best way to enable one or more key people to become shareholders, I would have no hesitation in recommending you."

Dave Brooks, Chief Executive, Finsbury Food Group plc:

 "We have used Postlethwaite for a couple of projects and I have been delighted with the ease and simplicity for us. Robert has handled all the HMRC issues and only got us involved where absolutely necessary - and he has always come in on budget. Finsbury will be definitely be using them on any future activity."

Nick Taylor, Director, Colney Memorial Parks Limited:

"I was very pleased with your services both as a specialist in respect of our share option scheme and also in respect of the work you carried out for us for bonus arrangements. We also appreciated your ability to carry out both in line with indicated costs and timeframe."

James Downes, Director, Pancentric Limited:

 "Pancentric engaged Postlethwaite to implement an EMI Scheme for our employees. Robert guided us through the entire process with patience and showed great expertise in helping us to make the right decisions for Pancentric. His consultative approach, enabling us take the key decisions and offering suggestions and guidance appropriately was spot on. In addition to his professional knowledge, Robert's personality and friendly, supportive approach made the process a pleasure throughout.

I would highly recommend this firm if you are considering an EMI scheme."

Ray Kite, Chairman, Kite Warren & Wilson Limited:

 "We originally engaged Postlethwaite to help us create a share option plan for our key employees and help us set up a new employees’ trust. They were responsive to our particular needs, efficient and easy to deal with. They were also reasonably priced. Since then we have continued to develop a strong relationship and have sought their advice on several occasions. They have certainly met our needs extremely well and we are delighted that a service of the kind they offer is available."

Allan Smith, Director, Pacific International Recruitment Limited:

"Creating our employee share option scheme with Robert Postlethwaite was quick and efficient. We are delighted with the advice that we received and the professional administration of the project."

Andy Perkins, Chief Executive, Inspirational Development Group Limited:

 "As a fast growing business we have used Robert for the last two years in helping us devise and implement an employee share option scheme – which has been very successful in pulling the business together. We have also used Robert on other commercial agreements – recently a foreign acquisition. In all my dealings with Robert I have found him to be pragmatic without fault, prompt and accessible, transparent in all matters pertaining to fees and great to work with.

It is a pleasure to be asked to provide my perspective on his services.

Andrew Curran, Managing Director, My-Wardrobe.com:

 "Using Postlethwaite has proved a refreshing experience: We have had absolute confidence in the advice and subsequent documentation received. Their ability to prioritise and turn around urgent documents speedily leaves us in the unusual position of being able to recommend a firm of Solicitors.

Nancy Morrow, Vice President, Human Resources & Administration, TMNG, Inc:

 "I found you extremely easy to work with. You did an excellent job of explaining the technical aspects of the plan in a way that I could easily understand. The work you did was extremely thorough and timely and I felt that any follow up that was needed was always attended to promptly. You delivered exactly what you said you would and it was slightly less expensive than you had estimated. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you again, but perhaps more importantly, I would be pleased to recommend your firm to others who are in need of assistance.

Ranjan Singh, Director and Co-Founder, Isango! Limited:

 "In our early months, we were looking for help in creating an option scheme for our key people. We wanted a firm which could move quickly and be reasonably priced. We were also looking for more than legal and tax advice, we wanted an adviser who could help with practical issues, such as helping us explain to our employees how our chosen option scheme worked. Postlethwaite fitted the bill 100%, taking us through the whole process of designing and implementing our scheme, visiting our offices to help present the scheme to employees with crystal clarity and being available for all aftercare questions. All on budget, within our planned timescale and extremely responsive throughout.