Bauer & Cottrell Testimonials
Here is just some of the great feedback we’ve received from our clients.
"I would like to thank you for the peerless service you provide at Bauer & Cottrell. Words are not enough to describe the professional support and advice you have given me over the last 10 years (10? wow!).
It is through your support, going above and beyond, that I have been able to confidently and smoothly negotiate roles and contracts, knowing that IR35 is comprehensively covered.
And thank you also for being a friendly voice on the end of a phone, often in the stressful middle of negatioations!
" March 2025
Howard Marshall
Omni Data Quality Ltd
"Thank you so much for your really prompt, efficient and calm approach in negotiating changes to the proposed contract with my client, to ensure it correctly reflected working practices. You made the whole process seem so straightforward and Bauer and Cottrell's reputation provides well deserved reassurance that it's been done properly." June 2023
Stephen Penfold
MTwenty International Ltd
"I have always been extremely happy with the service you provide both on a professional level and a personal level, so wanted to say a genuine thank you for reviewing all my contracts over the years and all the additional advice you have provided." May 2023
Jeremy Fletcher
Black Diamond Consulting Ltd
"I engaged Charlie to assess my contract prior to starting at a new client. Charlie was fantastic throughout the process. She demonstrated deep understanding of the relevant legislation and always responded promptly and professionally. As an independent expert her advice and opinion were well received by the end client, who provided an outside status determination. With Charlies input, the end client could demonstrate reasonable care had been taken - a win-win for both parties! I cannot recommend Charlie highly enough." April 2023
Tony Ward
Statcore Ltd
"Thank you for your report. I have now signed and returned the consultancy agreement to the client and I start tomorrow. Once again, thank you Charlie and Kate for your expert advice, patience and responsiveness. You have given me great reassurance as I start a new chapter of my working life." Nov 2022
Tom Sugden
TS Consulting Ltd
"I don't say this often enough Kate, but thank you so much for being in my corner all these years. I really appreciate you more than you know (esp. the time a decade ago when you rang me told me to read a contract, we both found 20+ terrible clauses. You saved my bacon). Have a wicked Monday. You're a legend." Aug 2022
Jacqueline George
Oliveer Ltd
“I’ve used Bauer & Cottrell for several years and wholeheartedly recommend them to everyone that I work with. They’ve successfully negotiated a whole range of adverse and risky terms out of contracts on my behalf, far more effectively than I could’ve by dealing with the relevant agents myself, and taught me more about the practical side of successfully engaging with clients (outside) of IR35 than any other source of information. Their Contractor Guardian Plus service provides me with the complete peace of mind that I don’t believe is otherwise readily achievable within the means of an independent contractor.” March 2022
Adam Williamson
Network Guy Consultancy Ltd
"The Bauer & Cottrell IR35 Review Package I receive through my accountant has been extremely good value and most importantly how/why the review is done; so it is done correctly, thoroughly and the determination is accurate, in line with current legislation. I have been continually recommending Bauer and Cottrell/this approach to my peers. Even now, where the client is responsible for making the determination, Bauer and Cottrell review all the paperwork and examine the actual working practices, to ensure this has been done correctly. Additionally, when checking the supporting paperwork, Bauer and Cottrell have ensured this accurately reflects the determination and actual working practices. With your help we have the right outcome done properly, which for a recent review, the client very much appreciates being able to retain me for a time sensitive/important project and we know that we are compliant. IR35 determination is complex and often misunderstood. Bauer & Cottrell’s expertise and experience ensure a correctly determined outcome." Jan 2022
Peter, IT Contractor
Banking Industry
"As someone new to contracting and the complexities of the IR35 regulations, I engaged Bauer & Cottrell Ltd to advise me on an agency contract. Throughout the entire engagement their friendly and professional team were a joy to work with. Their specialist consultant (Charlie) was extremely knowledgeable, responding swiftly to all my questions, and quickly negotiated a compliant contract with the agency on my behalf. I've since engaged them again for a subsequent contract and experienced the same fantastic and timely service. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to others in a similar position." Jan 2022
Ben Moss
Kaizen Path Consulting Ltd
"I had to consult with Bauer & Cottrell regarding the IR35 status of one of my contracts, and the service they provided was immaculate, with super fast responses, and full support, including assessment, contract templates, and many revisions until the contract was as watertight as it gets. To top it all, the service was pleasantly friendly. I would highly recommend them for anything IR35 related." Jan 2022
Haitham Seelawi
Eva-Ayla Seelawi ML Ltd
"As always, a brilliant job and I really appreciate the help and support you and the team provide." Oct 2021
Chris Ralph
Software Trouble Shooting Ltd
"Thank you so much for this, as always your effort that goes into these reviews is really appreciated." Oct 2021
Angela Hardy
Swift Project Management Ltd
"Thank you for picking this up and getting the suggested changes to the client so quickly and efficiently, always appreciated." Sep 2021
Jeremy Fletcher
Black Diamond Consulting Ltd
"Thanks ever so much. You've been really helpful in making sense of this situation." Sep 2021
Dave Beckett
Back Chat Media Ltd
“That's excellent, thank you ever so much. You have all been a pleasure to deal with, and extremely helpful and I look forward to dealing with your company again in the future.” “I have nothing but good words to say about you and the team. Hopefully we'll speak soon.” Sep 2021
Shaun Deeney
SD Testing Services Ltd
"I have always been extremely happy with the service you provide both on a professional level and a personal level, so wanted to say a genuine thank you for reviewing all my contracts over the years and all the additional advice you have provided." May 2023
Jeremy Fletcher
Black Diamond Consulting Ltd
"I engaged Charlie to assess my contract prior to starting at a new client. Charlie was fantastic throughout the process. She demonstrated deep understanding of the relevant legislation and always responded promptly and professionally. As an independent expert her advice and opinion were well received by the end client, who provided an outside status determination. With Charlies input, the end client could demonstrate reasonable care had been taken - a win-win for both parties! I cannot recommend Charlie highly enough." April 2023
Tony Ward
Statcore Ltd
"Thank you for your report. I have now signed and returned the consultancy agreement to the client and I start tomorrow. Once again, thank you Charlie and Kate for your expert advice, patience and responsiveness. You have given me great reassurance as I start a new chapter of my working life." Nov 2022
Tom Sugden
TS Consulting Ltd
"I don't say this often enough Kate, but thank you so much for being in my corner all these years. I really appreciate you more than you know (esp. the time a decade ago when you rang me told me to read a contract, we both found 20+ terrible clauses. You saved my bacon). Have a wicked Monday. You're a legend." Aug 2022
Jacqueline George
Oliveer Ltd
“I’ve used Bauer & Cottrell for several years and wholeheartedly recommend them to everyone that I work with. They’ve successfully negotiated a whole range of adverse and risky terms out of contracts on my behalf, far more effectively than I could’ve by dealing with the relevant agents myself, and taught me more about the practical side of successfully engaging with clients (outside) of IR35 than any other source of information. Their Contractor Guardian Plus service provides me with the complete peace of mind that I don’t believe is otherwise readily achievable within the means of an independent contractor.” March 2022
Adam Williamson
Network Guy Consultancy Ltd
"The Bauer & Cottrell IR35 Review Package I receive through my accountant has been extremely good value and most importantly how/why the review is done; so it is done correctly, thoroughly and the determination is accurate, in line with current legislation. I have been continually recommending Bauer and Cottrell/this approach to my peers. Even now, where the client is responsible for making the determination, Bauer and Cottrell review all the paperwork and examine the actual working practices, to ensure this has been done correctly. Additionally, when checking the supporting paperwork, Bauer and Cottrell have ensured this accurately reflects the determination and actual working practices. With your help we have the right outcome done properly, which for a recent review, the client very much appreciates being able to retain me for a time sensitive/important project and we know that we are compliant. IR35 determination is complex and often misunderstood. Bauer & Cottrell’s expertise and experience ensure a correctly determined outcome." Jan 2022
Peter, IT Contractor
Banking Industry
"As someone new to contracting and the complexities of the IR35 regulations, I engaged Bauer & Cottrell Ltd to advise me on an agency contract. Throughout the entire engagement their friendly and professional team were a joy to work with. Their specialist consultant (Charlie) was extremely knowledgeable, responding swiftly to all my questions, and quickly negotiated a compliant contract with the agency on my behalf. I've since engaged them again for a subsequent contract and experienced the same fantastic and timely service. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to others in a similar position." Jan 2022
Ben Moss
Kaizen Path Consulting Ltd
"I had to consult with Bauer & Cottrell regarding the IR35 status of one of my contracts, and the service they provided was immaculate, with super fast responses, and full support, including assessment, contract templates, and many revisions until the contract was as watertight as it gets. To top it all, the service was pleasantly friendly. I would highly recommend them for anything IR35 related." Jan 2022
Haitham Seelawi
Eva-Ayla Seelawi ML Ltd
"As always, a brilliant job and I really appreciate the help and support you and the team provide." Oct 2021
Chris Ralph
Software Trouble Shooting Ltd
"Thank you so much for this, as always your effort that goes into these reviews is really appreciated." Oct 2021
Angela Hardy
Swift Project Management Ltd
"Thank you for picking this up and getting the suggested changes to the client so quickly and efficiently, always appreciated." Sep 2021
Jeremy Fletcher
Black Diamond Consulting Ltd
"Thanks ever so much. You've been really helpful in making sense of this situation." Sep 2021
Dave Beckett
Back Chat Media Ltd
“That's excellent, thank you ever so much. You have all been a pleasure to deal with, and extremely helpful and I look forward to dealing with your company again in the future.” “I have nothing but good words to say about you and the team. Hopefully we'll speak soon.” Sep 2021
Shaun Deeney
SD Testing Services Ltd
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