Recent Feedback about our Business Services Team:

“ We were inrtroduced to Thomas Horton at the recomendation of our accountants. Despite the lengthy legal proceedings Thomas Horton dealt professionally and efficiently with all aspects of the vexatious emplyment lawtribunal claim that the Company faced. It was particularly impressive to note that Corporate matters were also covered extremely effucientluy leading to a favourable and fair out of court settlement for our Company”.

MES, Managing Director, West Midlands based medical business , November 2011

“Thankfully we haven’t needed to use commercial solicitors very often. Our accountants referred us to Jeff Taylor at Thomas Horton when we encountered difficulties with a disaffected minority shareholder. Jeff’s experience in this area meant he was able to reassure us about the propriety of our conduct and he skillfully negotiated a buyback of shares that satisfied everybody concerned and allowed our business to move forward. Hortons explained all the issues very carefully and dealt with the sometimes complex issues involved skillfully and concisely which meant that the problem didn’t escalate, but instead moved to a swift and very satisfactory solution. I was delighted with the care and attention we received and the results that were obtained.”

M Wilkes, Managing Director, Hilltop Supplies Limited, September 2011

“I have worked with Jeff Taylor of Thomas Horton on two matters now, one was a sale of a company and the other a very sensitive and complex shareholder dispute. In both cases Jeff established the trust and confidence of the clients quickly and, pulling in other specialists from his team as were needed, provided a first class technical and pragmatic service.”

G Gardiner, Gardiner Fosh Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors. Summer 2010

“Having spent many years working alongside City lawyers I was a little hesitant recommending a smaller firm to my client but Thomas Horton really stepped up to the plate. The feedback from the client was very good and I have already referred another opportunity to them. In return they have referred business opportunities to me which is a sign of their proactivity and desire to build useful strategic partnerships.”

Kevin Johnson, Panoptic Ledger Solutions, July 2010

“We were introduced to Thomas Horton through our accountants after our property development company went into liquidation as a result of the collapse in the property market and the credit crunch. Months later and out of the blue we received claims from the liquidator alleging unlawful preference and misfeasance which frankly staggered us. Hortons explained the law carefully and constructed a series of defences over nearly a year knocking down their allegations one by one. The directors really appreciated the team working and the methodical and determined approach taken.”

Mr O of R Group Limited, Spring 2010

“Our accountants suggested using Hortons to help us with our Shareholders’ Agreement. As experienced businessmen we know the importance of getting these documents right and we greatly appreciated the swift and commercial approach taken by Jeff Taylor who found out what we needed and covered our concerns carefully.”

Terry Walsh, Managing Director Willows Construction, Spring 2010

“Thomas Horton provided a swift yet personal service in relation to our Shareholders’ Agreement. “

Anne Brooks, director VISTA Consulting Team limited, May 2010

“I was particularly impressed with the way Hortons handled the directors’ concerns and the way they tackled the problems that dealing with the winding up of a members’ club, constituted as an Industrial and Provident Society, threw up.”

Hedley C Brunt, IP, Sanderlings LLP [Re Bromsgrove Discharged and Demobilised Soldiers and Sailors Club, in liquidation, Spring 2010

“As part of a wider business review we decided to undertake a full review of our contracting procedures and documents. As a substantial importer our purchase conditions in particular are quite specialized, and as a supplier of goods to our customers on consignment terms, so are our sale conditions and associated documents. It was important we got the detail right and that the documents reflected the particular way we do business. Hortons took great care to understand our business processes and worked with us over several sessions to prepare a new suite of documents bespoke to our needs.”

D Watson, MD, Olympus Global. May 2010.

"I have been involved in many M and A transactions over the years and when we decided to buy into a hair and beauty business we turned to Thomas Horton. They provided a responsive and professional service and handled the change for all concerned in a very efficient way. They even came in below budget. "

R Bowser, director Benessere Spring 2010

“We set a challenging acquisition timetable and so it was important to work with a professional team that had the skills, resource and commitment to deliver. We were delighted with the performance of Thomas Horton who delivered the project on time and on budget.”

Darren Edmonds, MD, Drivers Dream Days (Re acquisition of Everyman Motor Racing), March 2010

“2009 was a challenging year for Inex . We were in the uncharted territory of buying a business from Administrators. In this situation it was invaluable to be able to rely on the experienced team at Hortons. Hortons were able to explain the whole process clearly and support us in the negotiations. They knew when to push harder and when was the right time to offer a concession.

Jeff Taylor has an easy manner and way of explaining things that puts you at your ease and instills confidence. He understood what we could get and what we had to do and established a sensible working rapport with the Administrators and their advisors. As a consequence, we delivered the deal on time and within our agreed fee budget. “

Steve Lloyd Finance Director, Inex Business Process Limited

“I have worked with Jeff Taylor for many years now since his days at Eversheds. Since he joined Hortons we have continued to work with him and the other Hortons lawyers and we have looked at several corporate deals together in 2009. My FD and I have been delighted that after many years instructing much larger law firms it has been ‘business as usual’ with the Hortons team who provide a swift, smart and proactive service. Refreshingly, they have even tried to introduce work to us. “

Mark Lofthouse, MD Mortgage Brain Limited

“As the UK subsidiary of a large US business we typically deal with well known professional advisors. Knowing Jeff Taylor from his years at Eversheds where he advised us on a number of corporate acquisitions we felt comfortable continuing to instruct him on legal matters at his new firm. We have been pleased with the work that the lawyers at Thomas Hortons have done for us in 2009 including a variety of general commercial matters such as reviewing our terms of business and resolving a dispute with a supplier at less than half the amount we anticipated. “

Steve Maher Finance Director, Cerro-EMS Limited

“The corporate team at Thomas Hortons acted extremely professionally throughout. They took the time and trouble to identify the key issues and find out what was important to me and to the ongoing business. They made sure that I always knew what was happening (or not happening) and helped me to evaluate available options to overcome the inevitable unexpected issues as they arose. ”

Tom Baxter, Managing Partner, Taylors Solicitors

“I recently worked with Jeff Taylor and the Horton’s team on the acquisition of a professional services business for a client. I found them to be hard working, focused and empathetic to the particular needs of the client and the project. They felt like a safe pair of hands – but more than that, they seemed to genuinely care about giving a first class service.”

John Wheatley, Price Pearson Wheatley Accountants.

"The team at Hortons took the time to listen and to understand our industry and particular needs. The new contractual documentation they produced for us and the practical approach they took to a potential dispute we had, was just right and was delivered within our agreed budget."

Brett Walton President and CEO VGChartz Limited.

“Thomas Horton recently advised us on the issue of a public share offer document under FSMA section 21. I, along with Dr Ian Pardoe, worked very closely with Jeff Taylor to get this task completed, and I am pleased to say that the offer was successful. We enjoyed working with Thomas Horton, who did everything as discussed and requested, and whose knowledge was invaluable in getting everything sorted. On the back of this positive experience, we expect to continue to use your firm for other commercial activity over the next few months and going forward.”

Andrew Knight, Executive Chairman, Henderson Morley Plc

“Having been the UK Managing Director of a large manufacturing business in the West Midlands for many years I am used to dealing with lawyers, and handling redundancy situations. When I found myself to be affected by an International reorganization and facing redundancy myself I had no hesitation in turning to the team at Thomas Horton. They helped me to secure a sensible settlement and handled the situation sensitively, focusing on what was important to me, and what was achievable. They also helped me to focus on the future and even steered me towards new business opportunities; a service I frankly wasn’t expecting from a firm of lawyers.”

RW (personal details withheld)