"They laughed when you asked them to increase my Compromise Agreement settlement by 700 PERCENT plus your costs, but only until they received a copy of your employment tribunal claim..."

" I just wanted to thank everyone at Bains Cohen for helping me reach a settlement with my previous employer in the City.

I am pleased that matters have now been resolved and settlement reached at nearly 7 times my previous employer’s original offer – and all this without having to go beyond issuing a claim in a tribunal.

The personalised service that you provide and your dedication to achieving the best possible result for me through negotiation should be commended. You simply do not expect to receive this type of dedication from a solicitor anymore.

I initially found you on the internet, amongst many other firms who advertise their services online.
You were quick to respond and after my consultation with Yair I somehow knew that things were going to be ok.
Having lost a highly paid job in the City almost over night I was extremely worried about the financial future of my family. The compromise agreement that was offered to me by my former employer to sign was very low and most of my colleagues just accepted their compromise agreements because of the large number of redundancies in the City.

I was not sure if the correct redundancy procedures had been adhered to by my former employer in making the redundancies or if there was any scope for negotiation on the value of the compromise agreement.

However, after the consultation with your employment lawyer, Yair, I was quite sure I wanted to negotiate with them for a higher redundancy payment despite the risk involved that they might withdraw what they had already offered me as my redundancy package in the compromise agreement.

After seeing the claim form to the employment tribunal drafted and numerous discussions with your employment lawyers, I felt more and more confident that I had a case against them for unfair dismissal and discrimination. I think that a good solicitor should always think outside the box and this is exactly what you guys did.

You negotiated with my former employer’s solicitors on new terms to the compromise agreement.
In fact, you negotiated until the last minute and eventually arranged for me to sign the new compromise agreement with very short notice (the new offer was so good that I did not want to take the chance that my former employers will change their mind).

Not only have I ended up with a settlement worth seven times the amount which was originally offered to me but you managed to arrange for most of your fees to be paid by my former employer as part of the compromise agreement (which I did not really expect).

So thank you very much for everything and please continue to be different".

Paul Swindle, Finchley, London

(for legal reasons we did not publish this person's real name)

"I would certainly use this firm again"!

 "Bains Cohen, and in particular Yair Cohen, provided valuable advice during my redundancy consultation process. Indeed his advice enabled me to enhance my leaving package considerably. He was practical, straightforward and clear in what steps to take and how to achieve them. I would certainly use this firm again if ever I needed employment law advice."

Linda A Kirk

"I have already recommended you to my colleagues"

I have nothing but good things to say about the service I have received from Bains Cohen I just wish I had come to you sooner when I first started having troubles. The advice you gave me when I was at my most emotional was sound and practical and having given me all the facts in plain english I was able to see beyond the hurt and come to an amicable agreement with my previous employers and more importantly move on with no regrets. The after care is excellent and I have already recommended you to my colleagues, some of whom are still at my previous employers.
Thank you again,

Irma Samuel
Barking, Essex

"Hi John A short email to let you know that I have now received my severance pay as detailed in my Compromise Agreement. I would be most grateful if you could let Mr Cohen know this. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your swift and very efficient friendly service.
Many thanks for your assistance.
Kind regards
Cathy Solon"

I would not hesitate to recommend John and Bains Cohen to anyone!

"I would like to extend my thanks to John Spyrou of Bains Cohen (sols) for all his guidance in a difficult employment matter. I was involved in a situation that became much more protracted than was originally envisaged, but John coped admirably and with both my employers unreasonable demands, shifting positions and bullying tactics, AND my emotional reactions and frustrations. He was both warm and professional at all times. I ended up with a deal rather than being completely screwed over. I would not hesitate to recommend John and Bains Cohen to anyone."

Avril Wipperman