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• “The advice Mark gave was very good value for money and the combination of strictly accurate legal advice and common sense were exactly what I needed.”

  Nick Stocks. Director, Spitfire Court Properties Ltd.

• “Mark Timberlake is an exceptional solicitor. He has a huge depth of knowledge in his speciality and looks after his clients in a very kind and patient manner. Mark is unfailingly courteous and always a pleasure to deal with. I am always confident in any matter that Mark has dealt with.”

  Jane Balmforth

• “We have had many years of top class professional advice and assistance in many respects of our property ownership. However great our worries initially, matters have been dealt with in a most professional manner and to our satisfaction.”

  Michael Filer, Bourne Court Consortium

• “As it was mediation for divorce I was worried just how complicated it would be but it was all handled well by Gemma who put my mind at ease and explained everything well. Thank you. ”

  John Littlefield

• “Gemma was able to help us narrow the issues between us so we could focus on resolution. I feel she treated us both equally and professionally.”

  Maria Vine

• “Gemma seemed to quickly understand our situation and acted accordingly and in what I felt with best interest.”

  Charlotte

• “I was very happy with Gemma Burden. She was very clear and to the point. Gemma Burden was very good at staying neutral. This must be very hard sometimes. She is very professional and is very good at explaining all points in mediation. I would recommend Laceys Mediation to all. I would give Gemma Burden top marks in all aspects of mediation and she has my thanks.”

  Anonymous

• “Having used Laceys before, it was an easy choice to use them again. Gemma was professional, polite and thorough. An absolute credit to the company.”

  A Wood

• “Mark and the team take great care of our commercial property requirements. We have always been delighted with their service.”

  Simon Ward, NSN Propertis Ltd

• “Quick, responsive service. Prepared to recommend a way forward and not sit on the fence.”

  Guy Eccles

• “Efficient, competent and friendly.”

  Michael Bond

• “Straightforward. Everything kept clear and simple.”

  Nicola Maidment

• “I appreciate the personal service and the feeling that my business is important. I also respond well to a friendly approach.”

  Andrew Taylor

• “Mark noted the requirements of the sale and worked very hard to achieve an excellent prompt outcome. He phoned me immediately the deal was done!”

  Paul R Barry

• “Excellent service provided by Mark Preece and his team.”

  Francis & Natalia Erard

• “Everyone at Lacey's seem to have my best interest at heart and act super efficiently. A pleasure to deal with.”

  John Beauchamp

• “Mark and the team take great care of our commercial property requirements. We have always been delighted with their service.”

  Simon Ward, NSN Propertis Ltd

• “Quick, responsive service. Prepared to recommend a way forward and not sit on the fence.”

  Guy Eccles

• “Efficient, competent and friendly.”

  Michael Bond

• “Straightforward. Everything kept clear and simple.”

  Nicola Maidment

• “I appreciate the personal service and the feeling that my business is important. I also respond well to a friendly approach.”

  Andrew Taylor

• “Mark noted the requirements of the sale and worked very hard to achieve an excellent prompt outcome. He phoned me immediately the deal was done!”

  Paul R Barry

• “Excellent service provided by Mark Preece and his team.”

  Francis & Natalia Erard

• “Everyone at Lacey's seem to have my best interest at heart and act super efficiently. A pleasure to deal with.”

  John Beauchamp

• “Philip is a leading figure in the world of licensing. If he doesn’t know it, it’s not worth knowing. I’ve known Philip for over 10 years and have benefited greatly from his experience over the years both when paying for his services and as a friend. If you need somebody to represent you, look no further.”

  Andrew Grove, High Grove Events and Vice President of the National Outdoor Event Association

• “As one of the highest profile licensed events in the local area, it is vitally important to us that we carefully manage our relationships with the local authority and community whilst concurrently being able to manage the commercial performance of the business. The professional management of our Premises Licence and execution of our responsibilities is fundamental to this and we are lucky to count Laceys, and Philip Day in particular, as a formidable cornerstone of this process. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have one of the UK's most prominent licensing solicitors on our doorstep and appreciate his ongoing support for our continued growth.”

  Craig Mathie, MD – Bournemouth 7s Festival

• “A fantastic service given by Philip, with great advice and clear communication at every stage – always delivered with confidence and no small amount of charm. We're delighted with a fantastic result, much of that down to the skills, experience and approach at Laceys.”

  Ross Andrews

• “Philip continues to be the foremost licensing solicitor in Bournemouth (and no doubt far and wide). Excellent analysis of current licensing conditions and valuable advise as to likely outcomes.”

  Mark Cater

• “I really appreciated Philip Day’s advice and the way he dealt with this matter, he was very responsive which was really important for me.”

  Veli Bulbul

• “Mark and the team take great care of our commercial property requirements. We have always been delighted with their service.”

  Simon Ward, NSN Propertis Ltd

• “Quick, responsive service. Prepared to recommend a way forward and not sit on the fence.”

  Guy Eccles

• “Efficient, competent and friendly.”

  Michael Bond

• “Straightforward. Everything kept clear and simple.”

  Nicola Maidment

• “I appreciate the personal service and the feeling that my business is important. I also respond well to a friendly approach.”

  Andrew Taylor

• “Mark noted the requirements of the sale and worked very hard to achieve an excellent prompt outcome. He phoned me immediately the deal was done!”

  Paul R Barry

• “Excellent service provided by Mark Preece and his team.”

  Francis & Natalia Erard

• “Everyone at Lacey's seem to have my best interest at heart and act super efficiently. A pleasure to deal with.”

  John Beauchamp

• “Philip is a leading figure in the world of licensing. If he doesn’t know it, it’s not worth knowing. I’ve known Philip for over 10 years and have benefited greatly from his experience over the years both when paying for his services and as a friend. If you need somebody to represent you, look no further.”

  Andrew Grove, High Grove Events and Vice President of the National Outdoor Event Association

• “As one of the highest profile licensed events in the local area, it is vitally important to us that we carefully manage our relationships with the local authority and community whilst concurrently being able to manage the commercial performance of the business. The professional management of our Premises Licence and execution of our responsibilities is fundamental to this and we are lucky to count Laceys, and Philip Day in particular, as a formidable cornerstone of this process. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have one of the UK's most prominent licensing solicitors on our doorstep and appreciate his ongoing support for our continued growth.”

  Craig Mathie, MD – Bournemouth 7s Festival

• “A fantastic service given by Philip, with great advice and clear communication at every stage – always delivered with confidence and no small amount of charm. We're delighted with a fantastic result, much of that down to the skills, experience and approach at Laceys.”

  Ross Andrews

• “Philip continues to be the foremost licensing solicitor in Bournemouth (and no doubt far and wide). Excellent analysis of current licensing conditions and valuable advise as to likely outcomes.”

  Mark Cater

• “I really appreciated Philip Day’s advice and the way he dealt with this matter, he was very responsive which was really important for me.”

  Veli Bulbul

• “John Munro was friendly and very approachable, advising me with a clear depth of knowledge and experience. I have since recommended him and will do so if asked in the future.”

  N. Pitts-Crick

• “Having dealt with Laceys on many a sale and purchase I’ve always found them to be efficient, knowledgeable and attentive. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them to family, friends and clients.”

  Stuart Cockram - Frost and Co

• “We have always been very happy with the service provided by Laceys Solicitors, in both our business legal requirements and domestic property conveyancing.”

  Mark Edney

• “You are our solicitor Superhero! Very grateful. ”

  Maria - Tom Frowde Architects

• “Changing solicitors is not to be undertaken lightly. However really impressed with the way that John Munro and his associates have dealt with us over the last couple of years in a variety of complex property related transactions and on the commercial and personal front as well. We look forward to working with them going forward.”

  Malcolm Tice, Director - Tice & Son Ltd

• “I've worked with a fair few lawyers over the years and Rob Kelly is the most on the ball and efficient lawyers I've ever come across. I'm looking forward to working together for many years to come.”

  Roger Woodall CEO - Diamond Sporting Group

• “I have had the pleasure of working with several members of the team at Laceys regularly over a period of years. I found Rob Kelly in particular, who worked on a successful litigation case for me over a period of several years to be outstanding in all aspects of the work he undertook, and the manner in which he did it. I now consider him a friend. I would not - and have not - hesitated to recommend Laceys to my family and friends, and continue to use them for all legal matters.”

  Dan Collins

• “ I just wanted to thank you for your great work on the professional negligence case and other cases you have represented Indian Ocean and Tiien through the last few years.”

  Mehdi Vahdati, Director and Proprietor - Indian Ocean (Bournemouth) Limited

• “As it was mediation for divorce I was worried just how complicated it would be but it was all handled well by Gemma who put my mind at ease and explained everything well. Thank you. ”

  John Littlefield

• “Gemma was able to help us narrow the issues between us so we could focus on resolution. I feel she treated us both equally and professionally.”

  Maria Vine

• “Gemma seemed to quickly understand our situation and acted accordingly and in what I felt with best interest.”

  Charlotte

• “I was very happy with Gemma Burden. She was very clear and to the point. Gemma Burden was very good at staying neutral. This must be very hard sometimes. She is very professional and is very good at explaining all points in mediation. I would recommend Laceys Mediation to all. I would give Gemma Burden top marks in all aspects of mediation and she has my thanks.”

  Anonymous

• “Having used Laceys before, it was an easy choice to use them again. Gemma was professional, polite and thorough. An absolute credit to the company.”

  A Wood

• “The advice Mark gave was very good value for money and the combination of strictly accurate legal advice and common sense were exactly what I needed.”

  Nick Stocks. Director, Spitfire Court Properties Ltd.

• “Mark Timberlake is an exceptional solicitor. He has a huge depth of knowledge in his speciality and looks after his clients in a very kind and patient manner. Mark is unfailingly courteous and always a pleasure to deal with. I am always confident in any matter that Mark has dealt with.”

  Jane Balmforth

• “We have had many years of top class professional advice and assistance in many respects of our property ownership. However great our worries initially, matters have been dealt with in a most professional manner and to our satisfaction.”

  Michael Filer, Bourne Court Consortium

• “We have had the pleasure of Kate’s sensitive and unwavering professional support for a number of years. She has always been able to combine her deep expertise, with practical context and a tone of voice that gently escorts you through, often difficult decisions. We could not recommend Kate highly enough, both professionally and personally.”

  Simon Bennett

• “Kate was extremely knowledgeable, straightforward to deal with as well as sympathetic during what was a difficult time. I felt in good hands!”

  Elisabeth Bonelli

• “We were treated with respect and felt our wishes were taken in consideration. The patience shown in helping us understand the implications of decisions was outstanding.”

  Francesca Remix

• “Very efficient and welcoming. Understood my access requirements and my unique concerns thoroughly.”

  Hannah Fielding (wheelchair user)

• “Mrs Mansfield has been exemplary in every respect. She is an excellent listener and has the ability to explain complex issues patiently and emphatically. We are fortunate in having her as our legal adviser.”

  Neville Osrin

• “Professional, always available for a phone enquiry. Always informed me as thing's progressed. Excellent company with very pleasant and helpful front of house. My sincere thanks.”

  Susan Dawn Godfrey

• “Kate took the trouble to understand the particularities affecting my Will and found sensible ways of dealing with them.”

  Peter Andrews

• “Jonathan has been amazing at helping me get a resolution with my ex-husband. He was a great listener when I was getting very upset about clauses in our old divorce agreement that were not being adhered to and reacted really quickly with a letter and support. I would not hesitate to ask Jonathan for help again but please excuse me if I hope that doesn’t happen for a while as we all know dealing with ex's is never much fun! Thank you Jonathan.”

  Sharron Davies, MBE

• “Very happy with how you dealt with my case. Many thanks for your help and advice from Mr Talbot and his secretary.”

  Jan Saad

• “Jonathan Talbot explained the process and how things would proceed. He was very patient allowing us time to understand and adapt to our new situation. Legal language can be quite difficult to understand and he would explain what it meant and how it would impact.”

  Rae Frederick

• “I always use Laceys for my legal work, I feel able to talk to them and I know they listen. They have always been professional and kind.”

  Dawn Aston

• “I’d like to extend heartfelt thanks to you and Shannon for helping me through this difficult time, I am really very appreciative to have had you on my team this year, you’ve been an enormous support. ”

  Mrs W

• “John Munro was friendly and very approachable, advising me with a clear depth of knowledge and experience. I have since recommended him and will do so if asked in the future.”

  N. Pitts-Crick

• “Having dealt with Laceys on many a sale and purchase I’ve always found them to be efficient, knowledgeable and attentive. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them to family, friends and clients.”

  Stuart Cockram - Frost and Co

• “We have always been very happy with the service provided by Laceys Solicitors, in both our business legal requirements and domestic property conveyancing.”

  Mark Edney

• “You are our solicitor Superhero! Very grateful. ”

  Maria - Tom Frowde Architects

• “Changing solicitors is not to be undertaken lightly. However really impressed with the way that John Munro and his associates have dealt with us over the last couple of years in a variety of complex property related transactions and on the commercial and personal front as well. We look forward to working with them going forward.”

  Malcolm Tice, Director - Tice & Son Ltd

• “We believe Ella worked extremely hard to bring our sale to the satisfactory conclusion especially during the difficult Covid19 trading conditions. She worked late in evening to accommodate our needs. A real asset and credit for Laceys.”

  Brian Clemons

• “Ella makes every process we deal with understandable and as straight forward as possible. I have not doubt she will remain our solicitor for many years.”

  Kelly West

• “Corporate acquisitions never go quite as planned but Ella was always at the end of the phone and more than willing to chase up whatever was not forthcoming! A thorough and efficient service with plenty of good advice along the way!”

  Stuart Harding

• “Commercial legal details can be a minefield to interpret and understand. Clear explanations are offered at every step and this provides confidence in the decision making process.”

  Martin Spooner

• “Ella carried out the work for my business sale very efficiently, and always responded promptly. This was particularly important to me as I often required assistance quickly in order to progress matters within the given time frame.”

  Jon Dudley

• “We believe Ella worked extremely hard to bring our sale to the satisfactory conclusion especially during the difficult Covid19 trading conditions. She worked late in evening to accommodate our needs. A real asset and credit for Laceys.”

  Brian Clemons

• “Ella makes every process we deal with understandable and as straight forward as possible. I have not doubt she will remain our solicitor for many years.”

  Kelly West

• “Corporate acquisitions never go quite as planned but Ella was always at the end of the phone and more than willing to chase up whatever was not forthcoming! A thorough and efficient service with plenty of good advice along the way!”

  Stuart Harding

• “Commercial legal details can be a minefield to interpret and understand. Clear explanations are offered at every step and this provides confidence in the decision making process.”

  Martin Spooner

• “Ella carried out the work for my business sale very efficiently, and always responded promptly. This was particularly important to me as I often required assistance quickly in order to progress matters within the given time frame.”

  Jon Dudley

• “Came to Laceys Mediation after my previous solicitor wasn’t living up to expectations. Laceys Mediation was the best decision I ever made, Kenneth Clarke is some awesome mediator, he was so patient and his knowledge was very helpful. Thank you all for your support.”

  Rejoice Aggor-Mensa

• “I was very happy with the sensitive way the issues around my divorce was handled by Kenneth Clarke. I was also more than satisfied with the way my daughter, Nina, was spoken to and helped her voice to be heard in the decision making process.”

  Brian Charles Hart

• “What could have potentially been an extremely upsetting and inflammatory scenario, proved to be a surprisingly smooth and conflict free process through Laceys Mediation. With Kenneth’s extensive experience we were able to reach an agreeable outcome without spending our life savings!”

  Julie Morris

• “Kenneth went that extra mile to explain and reiterate it to other party. outstanding and so very professional.”

  Lee Emm

• “We have had the pleasure of Kate’s sensitive and unwavering professional support for a number of years. She has always been able to combine her deep expertise, with practical context and a tone of voice that gently escorts you through, often difficult decisions. We could not recommend Kate highly enough, both professionally and personally.”

  Simon Bennett

• “Kate was extremely knowledgeable, straightforward to deal with as well as sympathetic during what was a difficult time. I felt in good hands!”

  Elisabeth Bonelli

• “We were treated with respect and felt our wishes were taken in consideration. The patience shown in helping us understand the implications of decisions was outstanding.”

  Francesca Remix

• “Very efficient and welcoming. Understood my access requirements and my unique concerns thoroughly.”

  Hannah Fielding (wheelchair user)

• “Mrs Mansfield has been exemplary in every respect. She is an excellent listener and has the ability to explain complex issues patiently and emphatically. We are fortunate in having her as our legal adviser.”

  Neville Osrin

• “Professional, always available for a phone enquiry. Always informed me as thing's progressed. Excellent company with very pleasant and helpful front of house. My sincere thanks.”

  Susan Dawn Godfrey

• “Kate took the trouble to understand the particularities affecting my Will and found sensible ways of dealing with them.”

  Peter Andrews

• “The advice Mark gave was very good value for money and the combination of strictly accurate legal advice and common sense were exactly what I needed.”

  Nick Stocks. Director, Spitfire Court Properties Ltd.

• “Mark Timberlake is an exceptional solicitor. He has a huge depth of knowledge in his speciality and looks after his clients in a very kind and patient manner. Mark is unfailingly courteous and always a pleasure to deal with. I am always confident in any matter that Mark has dealt with.”

  Jane Balmforth

• “We have had many years of top class professional advice and assistance in many respects of our property ownership. However great our worries initially, matters have been dealt with in a most professional manner and to our satisfaction.”

  Michael Filer, Bourne Court Consortium

“I’ve been working with Sam for a couple of years on a very wide range of marketing communications. Sam has a natural attention to detail and a refreshing attitude to the work we’ve collaborated on. The launch of the new Laceys site is now the benchmark for the brand and business offering. Sam has been at the heart this journey and has been a key driver for the consistency any strong brand should have. It’s exciting to be working with a solicitor’s firm that really understands their vast audience.”

Jamie Shanks, Green Tambourine

• “Came to Laceys Mediation after my previous solicitor wasn’t living up to expectations. Laceys Mediation was the best decision I ever made, Kenneth Clarke is some awesome mediator, he was so patient and his knowledge was very helpful. Thank you all for your support.”

  Rejoice Aggor-Mensa

• “I was very happy with the sensitive way the issues around my divorce was handled by Kenneth Clarke. I was also more than satisfied with the way my daughter, Nina, was spoken to and helped her voice to be heard in the decision making process.”

  Brian Charles Hart

• “What could have potentially been an extremely upsetting and inflammatory scenario, proved to be a surprisingly smooth and conflict free process through Laceys Mediation. With Kenneth’s extensive experience we were able to reach an agreeable outcome without spending our life savings!”

  Julie Morris

• “Kenneth went that extra mile to explain and reiterate it to other party. outstanding and so very professional.”

  Lee Emm

• “We have had the pleasure of Kate’s sensitive and unwavering professional support for a number of years. She has always been able to combine her deep expertise, with practical context and a tone of voice that gently escorts you through, often difficult decisions. We could not recommend Kate highly enough, both professionally and personally.”

  Simon Bennett

• “Kate was extremely knowledgeable, straightforward to deal with as well as sympathetic during what was a difficult time. I felt in good hands!”

  Elisabeth Bonelli

• “We were treated with respect and felt our wishes were taken in consideration. The patience shown in helping us understand the implications of decisions was outstanding.”

  Francesca Remix

• “Very efficient and welcoming. Understood my access requirements and my unique concerns thoroughly.”

  Hannah Fielding (wheelchair user)

• “Mrs Mansfield has been exemplary in every respect. She is an excellent listener and has the ability to explain complex issues patiently and emphatically. We are fortunate in having her as our legal adviser.”

  Neville Osrin

• “Professional, always available for a phone enquiry. Always informed me as thing's progressed. Excellent company with very pleasant and helpful front of house. My sincere thanks.”

  Susan Dawn Godfrey

• “Kate took the trouble to understand the particularities affecting my Will and found sensible ways of dealing with them.”

  Peter Andrews