The 2014 Legal 500 directory, published on 1 October, describes Ansons Solicitors as “brilliant, vibrant and commercially aware”, “a great asset to any business”, and as providing “an excellent level of service, with direct and sound advice” based on direct feedback from our clients.

This year Ansons specialist teams have been recommended in ten areas of law:

• company & commercial
• commercial litigation
• employment
• real estate
• agriculture
• charities
• planning
• environment
• family
• probate, tax & trusts.

Partners who attracted specific recognition include:

“Bright” and “articulate” practice head Hilary D’Cruz has “outstanding drive, and the ability to close a deal”;

Simon James’ team provides an “excellent level of service with direct and sound advice”;

Marie Tisdale is “efficient and sensitive”; and

Jasbinder Singh is described as “simply excellent”.

The Legal 500 is an independent directory of the country's top ranking law firms which is used by businesses and professional advisers as independent verification of a law firm's specialist expertise.