Rickerbys LLP – recommended for their flexible approach and a "get-the-job-done" attitude to legal advice.
As one of the region's leading law firms, Rickerbys LLP delivers top quality legal advice and provides a seamless service which other firms find hard to match. From their single location in Cheltenham, the team of over 130 lawyers and staff provides clients with a range of legal services across both the commercial and personal spheres. They believe in spending time understanding clients and their needs in order to deliver relevant and workable solutions.
In order to maintain high quality service and promote a positive working environment they place great emphasis on teamwork and strive for continuous improvement in all aspects of their work. Staff work in Partner-led teams according to service or sector, so one Partner will look after an individual client’s affairs and form a consistent point of contact.
Long-term relationships are important, so time is invested in listening and understanding client needs before a solution is recommended. There is no room for jargon at Rickerbys, all advice is given in plain English to ensure clients quickly grasp difficult concepts. Services are tailored to meet the individual needs of each client and the firm aims to be readily accessible and pro-active in their approach.
Rickerbys understands the benefits of ongoing training and staff development at all levels, and is committed to providing clients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations. They are open about costs and strive to provide certainty and value for money. Above all, it is evident that the partners and employees enjoy what they do and feel that clients benefit from the friendly rapport this attitude creates.
The client-base reflects the broad spectrum of advice offered. In addition to local individuals and business proprietors, Rickerbys also act on behalf of regional, national and international businesses.
Clients seeking advice on personal matters include private individuals as well as business owners looking to maximise tax planning opportunities. Rickerbys have been selected as the long-term ‘trusted advisors’ to many of their clients. There are many ways Rickerbys can help clients, these include:
- Personal advice, from conveyancing, divorce and family-related advice, probate and fixed-fee wills packages to trust funds and estate management.
- Commercial advice for companies of any size. Services include Commercial Property, Employment, Commercial Contracts, Debt Collection and Dispute Resolution to name a few.
- Dedicated ‘sector’ teams focusing on specific industries with great success including International Trade, Care Homes and Independent School clients.