"The firm's strong client roster includes some of the largest social housing organisations in the country" (Chambers UK, 2010)
Sources describe Partice Fabien as "absolutely a leading figure." (Chambers UK, 2010)
Karen Brodie is "praised for her technical ability" (Chambers UK, 2010)
"'knowledgeable and pragmatic' Karen Brodie and the ‘perceptive and user-friendly‘ Patrice Fabien are recommended." (Legal 500, 2009)
bto is placed in band 1 for social housing in the latest edition of The Legal 500.
bto impresses clients with “its high level of skill, attention and fast turnaround of work.” (Chambers UK 2009)
“Clients value this ‘strong firm’s flexibility and proactive stance’ as it offers an ‘all-round package’ in social housing. “ (Chambers UK 2008)
bto is commended for its “considerable knowledge of stock transfers…” (Chambers UK 2008)
bto’s “informal and practical” lawyers “focus on solutions and advice in plain English.” (Chambers UK 2008)
bto is a “leading light in the social housing sector.” (The Legal 500, 2007)
bto's repossessions team is “Proactive and experienced, with excellent customer service.” (Chambers UK 2009)
"Sources endorsed this ‘down-to-earth and approachable” employment team. (Chambers UK 2007)
Individuals
Patrice Fabien is garners praise for “his speedy and approachable style of work: he is a pleasure to deal with.” (Chambers UK 2009)
Patrice Fabien “stands out in the market for his project management skills and knowledge of regeneration and stock transfers,…” (Chambers UK 2008)
“Pragmatic” Patrice Fabien is “incredibly user-friendly from a client’s perspective.” He has a “good insight into regulation and is … extremely helpful in steering through regulatory issues .” (Chambers UK 2007)
Karen Brodie manages an “extremely efficient and personal practice” handling the firm’s property work. (Chambers UK 2009)
“Talented and bright” Karen Brodie “knows her onions” and merits credit for her “extensive” commercial property and social housing experience.” (Chambers UK 2008)
Karen Brodie is the “star when it comes to conveyancing.” She “comes up with solutions” and can keep “large-scale projects well under control.” (Chambers UK 2007)
“…The ‘very bright and client-focused’ team leader Caroline Carr is the backbone of the firm’s… employment team.” (Chambers UK 2008)