What our Clients Say

“Ed’s wonderfully diligent and detailed approach – to both the business and, as importantly, all of the members of the firm – almost immediately brought results and a clearer path towards our new business plan. Ed is not afraid to challenge the status quo and be totally up front and honest about the situation he finds. The greatest strength of a business like ours is its people, and, within a few weeks, Ed had spoken to, and had a detailed knowledge of, all members of staff. He handled the whole process with great care and ensured that everyone knew exactly what he was trying to achieve. We are all very grateful for his help and support during this process and would thoroughly recommend him to any other business with similar requirements”.

Bertie Gore Browne, Co Founder - Gore Browne Investment Management

"Aside from being at the very top of his professional game for as long as I can remember, Paul is someone who takes complete ownership for everything he does and is the epitome of reliability.  Add to that, his ability to connect on a very human level and you're left with someone I literally have no hesitation in personally recommending."

Lucas Vigilante - ActionCOACH Business Coach

"Many thanks for your advice and recommendations Chris - they are extremely useful and will be used next year in a 'Boris style', focused campaign to try and dominate our market.  Your contribution has been tremendous and it has been good to spend some time with you personally”.  

Jonathan Grant, CEO Babl Cloud

”The truth is, I could not have got through those terrible days without Abel. With the press hounding my family, you were always there, either at the end of the phone or in person, offering sound, professional advice and much needed emotional support - you went way beyond the call of duty.”

“It has been a great pleasure to have Ed working on our team over the past years. Wise counsel and considered opinion, have been immensely helpful in getting our business on the right track.”

George Baker, Managing Partner, George Baker Racing LLP

“I have known Paul for over 25 years as colleague, fellow board member and friend. 

Paul’s major strength is his unflappable calm under pressure – while all around are losing their heads, he provides calm, sensible, and ultimately, very commercial advice about how to resolve the situation, usually to the benefit of both parties, but always to the benefit of the party he is representing.

To describe Paul as “General Counsel” is to slightly misrepresent the value he can offer companies – which is sound business advice, based on experience gained in a long and successful career in a variety of industries from merchant banking, through media to being an entrepreneur in his own right. He has an understanding of all the major issues facing companies including legal, corporate governance and general business affairs, both UK based and international.”

Peter Samengo-Turner ACA

“I sent Miranda a really tricky re-finance situation for a client, not expecting that anyone would be able to obtain terms, but they did and they performed brilliantly. The clients were ecstatic!”

Richard Slade - Solicitor

“John is the real deal - a straight talking big fromage PR who "gets" social media too. John possesses keen insight and dispenses considered advice based on his experiences at the sharp end of journalism and PR. A consummate professional, mentor and raconteur, working with John is an absolute pleasure.”

Gemma Watts, Director CBRE UK

“With years of experience in the world of communications, you couldn’t ask for a safer pair of hands than Abel. There are very few situations he hasn’t seen, meaning he keeps a cool head and is able to put clients immediately at ease. His advice is always rational and pragmatic, helping clients to take back control of the narrative. His collaborative approach to problem solving also makes him a pleasure to work with.”

“I have only the highest praise for all your work and effort in sorting out both our mortgage and my parents. I have never felt in safer hands in a financial dealing than in the last few months , it has been a pleasure having you  help us through this maze, that is from all of us. Roger you are a true gentleman”

Scott Robinson, York 

 “I began telephone sessions with Katha about 7 months ago, in order to deal with various issues, which were negatively impacting almost every part of my life, especially my work.  I immediately felt so much better, even after the first session, calmer and more able to focus on what I wanted out of life in general.  I really had no idea at all of what to expect from this work, and am so happy to say that now, 7 months on, my life has changed dramatically.  The relaxation recording that I listen to every day has been extraordinary , I can now relax and sleep well, and my husband also listens to it and he is a different person.  

For a long time I have been searching for something that would make a big change in how we live, and just recently, that big change has started to happen.  I know that this would not have happened in such a way had I not been talking to Katha, thanks to her serene, calm, totally professional approach, all is possible.  It has been a really enjoyable experience, focusing with total positivity on what I wish to achieve in the future.  In the past I have tried other forms of therapy, but none has been so enlightening and useful as this work with Katha.  I always look forward to talking with her, as each time I feel even more in control and so much more confident.  I can not recommend Katha highly enough, and am extremely grateful for all that she has helped me achieve so far.”

“We’ve never experienced such a surge in sales leads as Jack is managing to provide us. We’re consistently getting a supply of quality live leads that my team and finding very receptive when contacting. I’m happy, my team are happy, and my bottom line has vastly improved. I’m pleased to have found Jack and would recommend him to anyone.”

Tim Duncombe, Director - Unite Telecoms Ltd

“Ed's contribution has been subtle: part granular analysis, part strategic thinking, part informed sounding board, part friendly encouragement and support. He was at his best in flushing out all the interconnected factors that had come together to create the particular crisis he was asked to consider. His part in the solution was as much psychological as it was empirical. Having Ed alongside meant that we had confirmation as to what needed to be done, and, crucially, in what order.”

John Rawlinson, Managing Director - Oak Beam UK

“Sam produces quality work even under pressure with limited amount of time. He is a good team player and a fast learner.” 

Katsuko Ishizeki-Chaudhari, Head of UK Global Markets Compliance & Regulatory Developments at Natixis

“If there ever was a person to get under the skin of a project, understand its innate value and extract the maximum engagement value, its Amber. I have been supporting her in the delivery of an impact-led climate action programme to ensure business flight emissions are net zero. But true to form, the depth of engagement regarding the portfolio of projects in Indonesia and India, is exceptional and excitable. A true sustainability hero, I look forward to continued collaboration.”

Tom Popple, Natural Capital Partners

“Nick works with both Creation Management and Creation23 label across the whole range of music accounting activities. His enthusiasm is tireless and his council for both domestic and international accountancy affairs is always valued and succinct. We view Nick and his company not only as an important resource but as an essential member of our team and a close ally in helping us strategise the ongoing success of our clients."

Simon Fletcher - Happy Mondays

“Abel has three outstanding qualities: Firstly, he is a man of great integrity and honesty. Secondly, he has a very finely-tuned ability to match his very considerable experience and judgement in providing effective solutions, with discretion and sensitivity. Thirdly, Abel is, quite simply, one of the most amiable people with whom I have had the pleasure to work and get to know.”

“Ed has been an immensely helpful and thoughtful Chairman. He always has the long-term success of our company in mind, and I have appreciated his unswerving determination to ensure that we tackle difficult issues head on in order to progress. Ed is strategic, solution-oriented but also exceptionally good with people. He chairs our board meetings with vigour and meticulous attention to detail, but also with considerable charm. Most importantly, he has been a loyal confidante who I have never hesitated to call upon for advice. He always follows up and pushes you to do more.”

Shomik Panda, Founder & Managing Director – Inline Policy Ltd

“I have worked with Jane over the past 20 years setting up a number of UK companies with Derringtons acting as Company Secretary.  Jane has brought her professional competence and significant attention to detail to the fore and proved to be an invaluable asset to the smooth running of the administration for each and every company.”

Chris Ells

"We have worked with Alexander and his team for over a year. As a result of their fantastic work, we went from generating 20% of our sales online to over 90% of our sales online. As well as achieving an increase in our website conversion rate, they have helped us grow internationally. We look forward to working with the team for many more years to come". 

Harry Berkeley-Taylor, Managing Director - Crofton and Hall

“Georgie was a pleasure to work with from the very start. She listened to our requirements and (sometimes contradictory!) preferences, implemented tweaks as we went along, and built us a beautiful website that’s easy to use and navigate.” 

Palmyre Manivet, Director – Simon Gillespie Studio

"Working with Ed and other members of the RA team was a useful and worthwhile experience. We had specific targets which Ed took us through methodically. We always felt in control of the progression whilst Ed's experience helped to guide the way and also kept us focused on achieving the goals that were set. Ed is a thoroughly engaging and genial character and I can recommend him to help those companies who are looking for an alternative perspective to further their business."

Tim Howard - Director, Mary Howard Fairs

“We can highly recommend Derek for IT technical support.  They have simply, but dramatically, increased the wifi signal we receive. They did not try to sell something that might not work for us. Instead extensive testing took place first to insure we would receive a significant improvement in wifi signal. And when it came to fitting the new technology & router they were very responsive to best positioning, not only for signal, but for appearance as well.  They have been a pleasure to work with, efficient, technologically savvy and willing to accommodate our personal requirements. If you need IT help they are definitely the people to go to!”

Prof & Mrs BW Hooker

"Ben is a very experienced and skilled operator. He also has a very appealing light touch. I believed I was heading up the project - but Ben was always adding to and improving the content. Importantly, he has a great understanding of the commercial needs of a client.

Ben pays great attention to detail and works quickly. He is an an excellent interviewer, preparing relevant questions and getting the most out of the client interviews that increasingly we just let him get on with. 

The series of videos were on time, on budget, beautifully edited, and to an extremely high standard. We will be back for more and definitely would recommend him.”

Martin Trowbridge, Trowbridge Gallery

“Roger, you are a saint, when we were told nothing could be done, you really pulled the rabbit out of the hat.  Thank you for everything so far, you are doing so much and always with kindness and helpfulness. We really are so grateful.”

Maureen Saunders

“I have known Ed for over 35 years, and worked with him as Co-Director of Residential Holdings Plc throughout the 1980s and into the early 1990s. He is a man of huge integrity, who works well under pressure, and for whom nothing, and nobody, is too much trouble.
He is also unselfish, and giving, and loves nothing more than working through a problem in a creative and innovative way. In addition, he is a formidable communicator, and good with people from all walks of life, as well as being reliable and honest to a fault.”

Nikki Shale, Joint Managing Director

“Miranda was attentive and proactive throughout the whole experience. Her extensive knowledge made the process seem effortless. Excellent service throughout”

William Sitwell, Telegraph

“Thanks for all your help and support working on brochures and literature these past few years James, I've very much enjoyed working with you.”

Chris Sparrow - Global Sales Manager, Unique Group

“Amber has an infectious passion and commitment for what she does and her knowledge and expertise in CSR has taken the SITA foundation from strength to strength and delivered tangible impact across Africa creating access and opportunities for young people in IT. It is a real pleasure to work with Amber to help deliver these charitable programmes.”

Katy Wood, Charities Aid Foundation 

“Genuinely appreciate the proactive support from Naveed and his team for the tax advice on restructuring our business.”

Olu Olosunde, Shepherd Investors Group

“Abel’s years of experience, wise counsel and above all discretion has been of tremendous help. Often in the communications world you have to respond quickly and decisively to stem the flow of a breaking story. Abel’s calm and considered advice under high pressure not only controlled the narrative of the story but made sure the client didn’t become the victim of incorrect and sensationalist headlines. That judgement was invaluable. I would also recommend engaging Abel for communications planning as he has a seasoned knack of understanding and seeing every angle. That is something that only comes with years of experience and by being at the very top of his profession.”

“Ed is cool, calm and collected, resourceful and rigidly reliable. A Chartered Accountant by training, he is a highly effective, solution orientated, businessman with a forensic attitude to detail and assessment. He indulges his clients with his considerable experience, know-how and analytical processing, making him a quite exceptionally able mentor.”

Martin Horsford, Managing Director

“Thank you Charlie, I feel so lucky to be at GBIM.”

Former CEO, Ftse250 company

“I have known Lisa for nearly 9 years. We started working together in one Company where Lisa provided HR Consultantancy. Lisa is now the HR Consultant for my business, which is testament to the great relationships that she builds with those around her. Lisa is a great confidante and a great listener, who will quickly understand your challenges, which really helps when you need agile people solutions. Most recently Lisa has helped me with a new team build and has ensured that we have recruited the best talent with skills and also team fit. Lisa is highly skilled in people management issues, recruitment and training and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her as a brilliant HR Partners for any business.” 

Emma Clayton - CEO & Founding Director, Greybear Consultancy

"We worked with Lizzie at Astrid Media to create a new marketing brochure for Elicyon last year. They very quickly understood the ethos of our branding and with their excellent eye for design created a stunning document which perfectly reflects who we are and what we do. The brochure has been a fantastic tool for us in our pitching and it fits in really well with our existing collateral. We would definitely work with them again and highly recommend them to anyone in need of branding, marketing or editorial."

Cecelia Halling, Creative Direction - Elicyon

“Ed is full of energy and enthusiasm as well as having excellent people management skills and a good sense of humour (essential at times!). He is diplomatic in dealing with tricky people, and has helped to smooth the way in difficult situations.  His accounting background is extremely useful as we look at ways to diversify and move the business forward.  He is a creative thinker, entrepreneurial and solution-orientated.  He has made a significant contribution to our future direction.”

Andrea O’Donnell, Trustee, The Oxton Estate

“John stands out for his engaging and entertaining delivery, coupled with great background research and intense interview technique. He uses anecdotes and real life examples to reassure sometimes reluctant and inexperienced candidates as well as more seasoned interviewees, and provides them with the tools they need to give confident interviews.”

Sarah Barnes, Head of PR - Yodel Delivery Network Ltd

“Jane has acted as Company Secretary for Jacoma Estates Limited since 2013. Jacoma is a UK holding company of agriculture assets in Malawi. During that time we had had a number of fundraising activities and corporate changes and as Chairman of Jacoma I have had direct dealings with Jane. During this time Jane has: always given sound advice on corporate matters, been responsive and met deadlines agreed between us, worked as part of the Jacoma Team in providing appropriate Due Diligence information and linked in with the company lawyers and always paid attention to detail as is required in such matters.”

Brian Count, Chaiman – Jacoma Estates Ltd

“Quentin is a highly accomplished and experienced communicator, who can turn his hand to any aspect of communications. He provides excellent and thoughtful communications advice and gets things done. For me he developed and implemented a joined-up communications strategy that succeeded in raising CANSO’s profile and boosting its reputation. He is an excellent writer and editor and produced my association’s quarterly magazine and weekly newsletters, ran the website and edited technical publications. He also drafted articles and speeches for me which were well-researched, authoritative and well-received. His extensive network of contacts was useful in securing media coverage and in liaising and working with other relevant players such as regulators, industry and trade associations. Above all, he understands his clients’ priorities and adapts to their way of working and approach. I highly recommend Quentin as an advisor on any aspect of communications.”

Jeff Poole, Director General of CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation), the Global Trade Body for Air Traffic Control 2012-2019

“Ed’s work has helped to transform, for the good, the performance of the organisation. He is particularly knowledgeable about property matters, but also has a natural business instinct which I believe makes him valuable in any business forum. In my opinion, his experience and energy would always be useful where a business needs direction, strategy and guidance. He is always invariably charming and courteous, and a pleasure to deal with.”

Robert Mason, Partner

“I have worked with Holly for several years. She has helped shape my business, its website, social media, and all communication with our customer base. Holly quickly grasped a thorough understanding of my business and what it means to our customers. She has communicated this story in such a personable, friendly way which illustrates its attributes, history and experience without sounding boring, boastful and wordy! This shaped us to become an award-winning, trusted, leading brand with real connection to our audience. Holly is reliable, quick to respond, easy to communicate with and mostly, she just gets it! I cannot recommend her enough.”

Linette Wheeler, Director of Penguins Swim School (UK Swim School of the Year 2018)

“Outdoor events are by nature high risk businesses that demand dispassionate decisions based on the facts. Over the last three years, Ed has helped the Standon Calling Music Festival make the right calls during high stakes moments. His calm assurance, experience and solution orientated strategic advice have been invaluable in growing Standon Calling into a leading UK festival. Most importantly, he is great to work with - both warm and tough when he needs to be - a real people person who is always happy to share knowledge gained during his long career.”

Alexander Trenchard, Founder & Creative Director

“We have worked with Ed for a year now, ‘professionalising’ the business. This has involved assigning job descriptions to each employee, developing and implementing a tailor-made conveyor belt system to track our restoration processes from instruction to completion, and improving and updating our computer systems for greater efficiency; we’ve delved into, and analysed our finances, and Ed has helped us to develop both an immediate and a longer term plan. We’re already seeing great results in organisation and profitability.

Apart from being an extremely nice person to work with, Ed is an intuitive and quick problem solver, asking pertinent questions and coming up with realistic solutions. He brings with him a huge amount of experience. I highly recommend him to any business looking for an outsider’s view with the input to match.”

Simon Gillespie, Managing Director

“More sophisticated young campaigners quickly develop their own ability to identify and separate the mere wordsmiths from the seasoned campaigners whose advice and actions are informed by genuine experience. To include someone in the line-up whose own medals and battle-scars can educate and assist a business founder how to avoid the potholes in their own road ahead, is surely of huge benefit to any growing business with long term ambitions. Ed can deliver this element of oversight.”

Bill Cunningham, Director

“I have known Abel for 25 years and have worked with him in three different businesses and as a fellow trustee on a charitable foundation. It is a mark of the man that in every instance when I require communications support, he has always been my “go to” solution. He spends time getting to understand the nature of the business and the challenges we face, and then applies a laser-like focus on detail as well as thinking out of the box and coming up with creative solutions. He is relentless in working through a plan, sometimes akin to a dog with a bone - I could not recommend him more highly.”

“Ed is great. He brings a rare combination of sagacity and directness, coupled to a vast network - he can be relied upon to cut to the heart of a matter and resolve it.”

James Farha, Managing Partner, James Farha Associates

“Ed has been a huge help to me in my new business over the last six months. He is brilliant at steering you in the right direction and really helping you focus on, and prioritise, what needs to be done in order to make serious progress. His support has been, and continues to be, huge. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs business guidance and direction.”

Panda Christie, Managing Director, The Grapevine Works

“In the months since we’ve been working with Ed, we can honestly say we are in a much better place with our business.  We have come a very long way and are on a very good course. We now have a 3 year plan in place, a marketing plan that works and generally more efficient and streamlined systems in place. Ed provided sage advice, was a great sounding board and kept us moving forward at a critical time in our business.  There is no substitute for experience and enthusiasm both of which Ed has in bucket loads.”

Edward Burke, Managing Director, Seventy Ten Travel

“Having Ed as part of the team, available to guide us through some of our strategic decisions, has been invaluable. He brings a broad wealth of knowledge and constant professionalism, which has been vital in helping us to stay focused as a management team, and in ensuring that the milestones we set ourselves are delivered – both his experience and contributions are highly valued and recommended.”

Tom Mason, Managing Director, YouSoft

“Ed came in to revivify Scumble Goosie, which was close to failing, losing its way after 20 years. Ed worked alongside the sales and marketing team to oversee the rebranding of the company and the creation of a full e-commerce website. He also introduced financial forecasting and planning as well as new systems and controls. Ed brought an invaluable rigour and discipline to the business, which had been lacking. His involvement, together with pure hard work, helped to restore the business to good health, and to grow it in a recession.”

Robert Cain, Partner, Scumble Goosie LLP

“I have worked with Ed on a sensitive business restructure and found his ability to understand and communicate long-term strategic planning issues a significant aspect in moving the business forward. He has good business acumen and the ability to apply diplomacy to difficult business situations.”

Andrew Wraith, Director, Agribusiness, Rural, Savills

‘Ed and I were business partners/co directors in Commercial Estates Group Limited, and in a predecessor company, in the late 1980s into the early 1990s. Ed, who was Chairman/Head of Investment, was great fun to work with, highly motivational internally and externally, and gave it his all in getting deals done. The deal doing was based on a sound Strategy and Business planning that he had developed beforehand. He managed the business with great skill and style. As a consequence of our happy times together in business we have remained good friends since.”

Gerard Versteegh, Chairman – Commercial Estates Group

“Ed has served as the Archbishop of Canterbury’s appointed trustee to the Magdalen Hospital Trust for over thirty years. During that time he has contributed much in very many ways and especially in helping steer through various changes within the trust, giving wise judgements as to our choice of bequests to many charities, and providing sound advice as to our appointment of stockbrokers, bankers and accountants.”

Diana Lazenby, Chairman – The Magdalen Hospital Trust

“I have worked with Ed on Rural Consultancy and have found that, with his incisive business acumen, and his strategic overview, his work helps to bring added value. I have no hesitation in recommending him.”

Johnny Dudgeon, Director, Rural, Savills

“I have been impressed with Ed’s gravitas as the chairman of trustees' meetings, controlling 10 others often with conflicting views. His knowledge of the issues facing rural estates is strong and he provides many insightful comments. He is charming and diplomatic and I would be very happy to recommend his services.”

Mark Chatterton, Partner, Duncan & Toplis Chartered Accountants

“I have known Ed for twenty five years, both from a professional standpoint as his banker, in the early days, and also socially. I have always found him to be honest, a keen negotiator, and, most of all, a man with strong entrepreneurial flair. If we ever needed this kind of talent to boost our economy and to find work for young people, then it is certainly now.”

Ray Entwistle, Founder, Hampden & Company PLC