- "In the last 20 years our business has changed considerably…and as the focus of our business has changed, Bird Luckin have moved with us."
Alex Tanner, George Tanner (Shalford) Ltd - "Bird Luckin has looked after us incredibly well for over 60 years, they are pro-active and innovational - meeting all our needs to help us achieve our aims."
Richard Stubbings, Cliffords Limited - "I can honestly say that Bird Luckin are the best firm of accountants and auditors I have ever dealt with - and I don't say that lightly!"
Colin Webb, Walthamstow Stadium - "It's important for us to know that we will always be able to contact the right people to give us the right advice and support."
Jane Bennett, Bennetts Funeral Directors - "Although we deal mainly with one Partner … we also know that if we need to contact someone else who is a specialist in another area, we can get the advice we need quickly and easily"
Jeremy Ruggles, J.S. Wright & Sons Ltd - "Bird Luckin got us to a stage which would have taken us months - if not years - to reach on our own, and they got us there in a matter of weeks"
Matthew Sullivan, SNC Ltd - "You can be a good accountant, but if you don't have an understanding of the industry it can be very difficult. "There are two or three people we have regular contact with at Bird Luckin who know our business well, and it makes a difference.""
Robert Church, W A Church (Bures) Ltd - "The work which Bird Luckin has done for Boddingtons over the past few months has helped shape our future direction for the better."
John Warner, Chief Executive, Boddingtons Ltd - "Bird Luckin has acted for us since our inception 10 years ago. They have a very 'can do' yet highly professional attitude - we are very appreciative of their support and advice over the years."
Marlon Fox, Outlook Property Ltd
Employment tribunal fees could save taxpayers millions
A consultation into charging structures for employment tribunals launched this week, open for discussion until 6 March 2012.
Currently bringing a claim or an appeal to the employment tribunal or the Employment Appeal Tribunal is free of charge, with the full cost being met by the taxpayer.
As a result, the CBI claims that introducing a structured fee system could save taxpayers millions.
Katja Hall, chief policy director at the CBI said: "Charging a fee to bring a tribunal case is a good way of weeding out more of the weak and vexatious claims, which are costing the taxpayer many millions of pounds a year. Asking a higher fee for the bigger claims will also help to keep expectations realistic.
"It's right that the tribunal system is given more time to deal with legitimate cases, which really deserve attention. Introducing fees shouldn't be a barrier to justice, because the Government is waiving fees for those who cannot afford to pay."