Client Testimonials
Commercial testimonials
"Vanderpump & Sykes have been the main Solicitors to the Durkan Group of Companies for more than thirty years and have served us extremely well during periods of both economic recession and boom. The professional competence of the firm is undoubted, their reliability is second to none and, their negotiating skills are practical, commercial and are largely based upon straightforward commonsense approach to situations. We choose Vanderpump & Sykes for their distinguishing practical hands-on approach in bother commercial and contractual work." Durkan Holdings Limited and Subsidiary Undertakings
"Your firm's bid for the capital disposals work has been successful. This is because you displayed detailed experience of Local Government work and your firm has achieved external accreditation - ISO and applied for Lexcel. Your submission and presentation were of good quality, and you were able to satisfy the Panel in terms of its questions, and fee submission. Many thanks for the effort and time put into the bid; we look forward to working with you." The London Borough of Enfield
"I am more than pleased in all you have done for me." Cheltenham Developments
"Just keep doing what you do so well." Carlson Wagonlit Travel UK Ltd
"I've always felt very pleased with the speed and clarity of information from Keith Thompson. A good solicitor whom I would have no problem recommending." Royal Bank of Scotland
"Sparks Catering Butchers Ltd - a medium size fast food distributor - have used Vanderpump & Sykes as company solicitors for over 30 years. Areas as diverse as copyright, trademark registration leases, litigation and debt collecting have been dealt with-most on an ongoing basis. The friendly and professional relationship enjoyed by the two companies have proved extremely beneficial and have enabled Sparks to build and grow from a solid legal base. We see no reason why the link will not continue for the next 30 years." Sparks Catering of Winchmore Hill
Conveyancing testimonials
"We would like to express our thanks to you personally for all you have done to bring this rather "messy" and involved conveyance to successful completion. We greatly appreciate the way in which you tackled the many difficulties that arose; congratulations - we are most grateful to you". Mr & Mrs J & V H of Gloucestershire
"We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for all you have done for us in the last 6 months. Your professional approach combined with your patience helped us immeasurably during one of the most traumatic periods of our lives.
Your support has far exceeded a 'service' – it has been more one of genuine concern with a real human 'touch' – always with the appropriate advice to hand and right outcome in mind.
Soon, we will be starting our search for a house to buy – we shall let the dust settle first! It will be so reassuring to know we already have the right person to help us in times to come." Mr & Mrs G. of London
"Can I take this opportunity to thank you for your efficient, friendly and pain-free execution of the conveyancing for my Flat". Mr RB of Enfield
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for your efficient, proffesional, flexible service. It helped make a very difficult experience as painless as possible." Mrs G of Enfield
"Thankyou so much for all your help with our house selling and buying. You certainly made it a less stressful situation. Thankyou for always having time to talk to us when we needed advice." Mr & Mrs Smith of Enfield
"I would like to thank you David for the care you took in dealing with my house transactions." Mrs A of Suffolk
"May I take this opportunity to thank you David for the very efficient way you dealt with the buying and selling for me." Mrs S of Norfolk
"Thank you David for your professional support during the sale of my father's flat. Property transactions are always stressful, but you helped to make it as smooth as possible. I particularly appreciated the way that you kept me informed and responded quickly to all events." Mrs K of Enfield
"I wanted to thank you David for all your help in this matter. Should I have any need for solicitor's assistance I have your firm on the top of my list. Thank you for your services and help." Mr I.V of North London
"Thank you very much for all your hard work in the purchasing of my flat. Thank you for your patience and your perseverance." Mr R of Southgate
"We really appreciate all your efforts with the sale. You made it very easy and painless. Many thanks indeed." Mrs A of Enfield
"Thank you for your efforts over the past few months. Your hard work and guidance was very much appreciated." Mr A of Middlesex
"A very big THANK YOU for all of your sterling work on this long-running saga. Your timely responses, professionalism, knowledge, and above all patience over the last year and more is very much appreciated." Mrs X of Enfield
"May I please take this opportunity of thanking both David Farmbrough and Janet Carse for all their hard work. I really appreciate everything you did and the kind and friendly attitude you both showed to me. I would definitely use you next time I sell. Thank you for making the sale and purchase stress free." Ms G of Enfield
"This has given us a further opportunity to express our thanks to you for all your work on Mrs H's behalf. It is a great relief to us all that the sale of her bungalow has now been brought to a satisfactory conclusion, and the proceeds invested to support Mrs H's residential care." Mr B. D. of Purley-on-Thames
"I would like to thank you all for all your help and guidance over my move to Cockfosters." Mrs MJ of Cockfosters
"Thank you very much for handling our sale and purchase. Please thank your lovely secretary for all the help she gave when I phoned. Also thank your very kind ladies on the front desk. We have settled in OK and are very pleased having made the move." Mrs VH of Hertfordshire
Debt Recovery testimonials
"I believe that your chasers have been most effective. Thank you for your work on securing the funds for this debt." S.W. Bruce & Co. Ltd
Employment
"I am now pleased to confirm that the entire redundancy/retirement process has been satisfactorily completed. Thank you for the advice and assistance which was most helpful." Mr G of Enfield
"Thank you Richard for the draft letter which I have now sent to my employer. I have found it very useful and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your work. I will be in touch with you in future if needed." Ms T of London
"Over the past few years Richard Stephens has been my first point of contact for all matters relating to employment law, always providing me with a comprehensive and very speedy service, putting the needs of my business first. His support has been greatly appreciated." Mr G of London
"Thanks again to Jenny Howe for some good work." Alan of Middlesex
"We are very pleased at the way Vanderpump & Sykes have steered us through the potential minefield of employment law. They have produced model contracts for us that are perfect for the circumstances of both the partnership and its employees." Barnfields Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors of Enfield
Family and Matrimonial testimonials
"I would like to thank you Christina for everything that you have done with regards to my situation." Mrs K.B
"I do thank you for all your great advice which has helped me enormously." E.M of Enfield
"I just wanted to thank Christina ever so much for all her help. We are so grateful, and will not forget what you have done for us. I will definitely recommend your services to others." Mrs A.L
"I just wanted to say "thank you" to Karen Chapman, Val Hansford and Christina Bozovic for all the hard work they have put into my case and the support over the past year. I wish you every success in your future careers." Ms G.H
"Thank you for your wise counsel and assistance during what has been a very stressful time for me. I am very glad it is all over." Mrs K of London
"Many thanks for a very professional job done, glad to have had you fighting my corner. If I come across anyone unfortunate enough to be in my situation, I'll tell them I know 'just the man'. Once again many thanks." Mr C.W of Enfield
"I just wanted to thank you for your fantastic service. As you know I came to you after dreadful service from another solicitor who wasted a year and achieved nothing, you have managed to save me a considerable amount of time, money and stress by resolving the matter in a few months.
Every time I have contacted your office I have been treated with great courtesy and efficiency by both you and the staff, even walking in to your office there is a great feeling of professionalism.
Please pass on my thanks to all your staff, I will do my best to advertise your company everyday and recommend you without hesitation to both clients and friends.
Yours sincerely a very happy customer." Mr R.P of London
"Thank you so much for ensuring that the whole process was painless and that the outcome was reached without the usual upset in these situations. I felt completely supported and informed at every stage, and that was important in ensuring I was able to deal with it all calmly and confidently." Mrs S of London
"I would like to say that Karen Chapman has dealt with my separation in the most caring and professional way. She always had the time to listen to me and explain everything that she was doing. My first impression of her was how assertive, positive and caring she came across. Karen has really helped me get through one of the most difficult times in my life. I would always recommend Karen to any of my family and friends." Mrs B.R of Enfield
"Your staff have been very helpful and understanding. I encountered a welcoming atmosphere in stressful circumstances." Ms K of London
"Karen Chapman was very polite and helpful. I was very satisfied with the way she dealt with my case." Mrs R of London
"Thank you for your kind and extremely professional advice and representation during my divorce. Your staff and counsel were always kind and ready to listen and respond to anything I asked." Mr E of Enfield
"Having had dealings with Mark Heselton at Vanderpump and Sykes, I have found him and indeed his staff, to be helpful, courteous and efficient. His friendly, businesslike, but informal approach to my case made a very stressful and at times upsetting business a little easier to cope with. I would have no hesitation in recommending his or Vanderpump's services to anyone in need of professional advice." LB of Enfield
"A former employee recommended Vanderpump & Sykes to me. Throughout what was a very upsetting experience both Mark Heselton and Christina Bozovic provided me with an excellent service, which was presented in a professional and meticulous manner, they were also very supportive (in keeping me sane). I would recommend Vanderpump & Sykes to any persons, families and companies facing difficult legal matters. I am very fortunate to have had Mark Heselton as my solicitor." PF of Hoddeston
"I found Mark Heselton compassionate and understanding at a time when I was at a low. He was a good listener and easy to communicate with. His correspondence was always professional and well written." MW of Hadley Wood
"Any Marriage break up is traumatic, regardless of blame and my own. Divorce was no exception. It is perhaps the most emotional time in your life and to have the help of an understanding and sympathetic Solicitor at a time when you really need help is priceless. I found that at this difficult time, Mark Heselton of Vanderpump & Sykes was always there to give sound and sensible advice, and any help I needed, his negotiation skills are second to none and when he tells you that you will survive he is correct - thanks Mark." MM of Enfield
"I would like to extend my gratitude to you and your team for dealing with my case in a sensitive and professional manner. This helped a great deal with what is an inevitably difficult experience." AF of Enfield
"During the two years I have been using Vanderpump and Sykes they have always been reliable, efficient and professional. A knowledgeable and hard working team who deliver a clear, responsive, yet personal service with excellent results. I have no hesitation in recommending them." VC of Essex
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Karen Chapman, Mark Heselton, Christina Bozovic and Val Hansford for their support, guidance and invaluable advice." Mr R of Enfield
"I would just like to thank you on the brilliant service you provided me with regards to my divorce settlement. The solicitors that dealt with me were not only very sympathetic but worked with a great deal of professionalism. Your company worked on my case very quickly and efficiently, therefore not prolonging things in this difficult period. Once again, thank you for being so prompt and I appreciate the outcome of my settlement." RB of Huntingdon
"Thank you for your help over the last few months, both B and myself have found yourself and all your staff very helpful, friendly and extremely professional; we have no hesitation in recommending yourself to anyone in need of your services." AH of Enfield, Middlesex
"My heartfelt thanks to Mark, Tina, John and all at V&S. It is impossible for me to imagine how I would have coped without your friendly, professional (and often parental!) support" KA of Stevenage
Litigation testimonials
"I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the directors to thank you for assisting us in bringing this matter to a satisfactory conclusion and particularly for your clear understanding of our problems enabling you to express our case with such clarity to the other parties" Dennis Taylor 61-84 De Bohun Avenue Management Company Ltd
"This Company have used the services of Vanderpump and Sykes for 20 years, mostly for their litigation skills (they have never lost a case of ours) but also for business advice, which we have always found to be sound and precise." Carlson Wagonlit Travel (Legal Services Manager)
"We received such excellent advice and we are very satisfied " P&G of Middlesex
"I would like on behalf of my husband and myself to say thank you very much for the assistance you have given us. If we need any further advice we will get back to you." Mrs D of Enfield
"I encountered an open, friendly and approachable firm who were at the same time very experienced and efficient. As a layperson I found that they clarified procedures and dispelled any worries I may have had. I was double impressed because my solicitor tidied up a lot of loose ends left by my previous solicitor. Everything was always explained and I found the whole process educational and empowering. I am very grateful for your recent help, which has only confirmed my high opinion." Mrs M of Palmers Green
"Again, many thanks for helping us find a solution to the matter. The kitchen is great!" Mrs AB of London
Probate testimonials
"Thank you for your hard work over the last year. Throughout a difficult period I felt confident that you would manage the estate properly and not let me down - I have not been disappointed". Mr H of London
"I have been more than satisfied with their service. I have been treated with courtesy, great helpful information, even humour. I have every confidence in recommending them." Mrs H of Enfield
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