Testimonials

As a local, independent firm, FOCUS is delighted to be appointed as official sponsor of OBN and to offer help to its members. We already provide a wide range of insurance and financial advice to a number of OBN members and specialise in the provision of corporate risk management and the design and implementation of Employee Benefits Schemes to Life/Bioscience and Diagnostic sectors.

If you are a new business we will offer bespoke design for both insurance and employee benefits requirements. If you are an existing company then we can offer a review of your current arrangements and make recommendations to assist in cost cutting if required.

Jon Rees, CEO of OBN commented: FOCUS have been working with us on the OBN Private Medical Insurance initiative under their Employee Benefits advisory service. Within this, we aim to provide cost-effective medical insurance for small and medium sized R&D companies, regardless of size and medical history. I am delighted that they have agreed to this sponsorship which I am confident will by engagement be beneficial to members.

John Rees
Chief Executive Officer
Oxfordshire Bioscience Network

We recently engaged FOCUS to undertake a review of our Employee Benefits which they undertook in a timely and professional manner.

The comprehensive review and recommendations led us to appointing FOCUS to both maintain some of the existing benefit schemes, and also arrange and administer new or improved schemes for the company. The FOCUS team spent time explaining the schemes to company and individual members of staff, and this proactive approach has been very beneficial.

I have no hesitation in recommending FOCUS to other companies and businesses.

Dr P J Boyd
Chief Financial Officer
Syntaxin Ltd

Focus has looked after the employee benefits programme of the British Olympic Association since 2001 and have given a consistently high standard of proactive, independent and professional advice to the Association and our employees. We are very happy to recommend their services.

Chris Bradford
Director of Human Resources
British Olympic Association

I'd also like to say a big thanks to you for handling our claim so quickly and efficiently, especially as there are probably many companies and individuals in a much worse position than us.

Sue McConnell
Accounts & Admin Manager
Mobile Data Technology (Operations) Ltd

I have been using Focus financial services since early 2008 when they first came to my attention as administrators of my then new employers pension services. As a result of the clear and extremely helpful guidance regarding my pension, my wife and I engaged Focus to assist us with our personal finances. They very soon arranged the movement of our mortgage to a more competitive provider, saving us over 300 per month and have given independent advice regarding optimal approaches to savings to match our lifestyle, approach to risk and needs.

I have found Focus to provide efficient, honest and very personable advice and service and would have no hesitation recommending them to friends and family.

Dr John Knight
Scientific Director
Scientific Update LLP

Since 1990 I have increasingly entrusted my entire financial planning to FOCUS. As a direct result of their dedicated, professional, holistic and independent approach I find myself considerably better off thanks to their advice on pension arrangements, mortgage products and even car insurance. It is without any reservations that I recommend their services.

Simon Clegg CBE
Chief Executive
Ipswich Town Football Club

FOCUS have been our business insurance advisers for a number of years, our experience has been that they consistently provide us with a high level of personal service and expertise which we have valued.

They adopt a friendly, proactive approach to meeting our needs and we continue to rely on their professional advice and guidance to our niche business.

We unreservedly recommend FOCUS to other businesses who may be seeking advice in this complex area in the knowledge that they are experts in their field and deliver on promises.

John Faulks
Director
Solar Century Ltd

FOCUS have been our corporate insurance advisers since the formation of the company. They understand our specialist needs and continue to provide us with ongoing expert advice and technical guidance on all aspects of this vital business requirement.

They have also provided the company with our Employee Benefits scheme which has been arranged, organised and administered in an exemplary manner. They have adopted a highly professional "partnership" approach which we have found invaluable as our needs have changed.

We have no hesitation in recommending FOCUS to other companies and businesses in the Diagnostics arena who may be seeking expertise in these important areas.

Peter Wrighton-Smith
CEO
Oxford Immunotec Ltd

FOCUS have worked in close partnership with Oxford Biosignals for a number of years. Since inception they understood the company's business providing the necessary corporate insurance requirements, they continue to supply pro-active, expert advice in this area.

As our company expanded we subsequently arranged our staff benefits package through FOCUS and we have appreciated their highly professional approach in developing these arrangements for the benefit of both the company and our staff.

Their friendly, professional approach and attitude has been valued and we are happy to recommend them to other companies who might wish to have help and support with these vital business requirements.

Nick Farrant
CEO Industrial
Oxford Biosignals Ltd

Nick Walker comes with my very highest recommendation. I couldn't have asked for a more professional and expert approach to helping with what is frankly a "black art" to me. Nick has a very high level of personal integrity which shows through in his approach to product recommendations and advice. This was also apparent in all of the people I had the pleasure of dealing with at FOCUS. We have recently renewed our mortgage through Nick and will never go anywhere else for Mortgage and Financial Advice.

Simon Roberts
Enterprise Architect
BG Group

I have used Nick Walker and Focus as financial advisors to assist me with mortgage, insurance and pension planning issues and have found their service levels and competitiveness to be of the highest standard. Nick is creative and always willing to go the extra mile to find an approprite solution for the issues that you face. I would look no further and will always make the first call for any of my personal financial issues to him.

Alistair Aitchison
Director
Aitchison Associates Ltd

I have worked with Nick Walker every time that I have needed financial advice related to my property moves and can whole heartedly recommend him and the service that his company provides. The advice that i have received has always been accurate and in line with the current climate, responses to queries have been swift and on time and the personal nature of our professional dealings has been a particular point to note. I will, without doubt, continue to contact Nick as and when required and have no hesitation in recommend him to others.

Mike King
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Stryker UK

Nick Walker's knowledge and experience shine through at all times and he always delivers exactly what I've needed on each of the occassions that I've engaged him. He manages a great team of staff - all highly efficient and extremeely personable just like Nick.

Sebastian Johnson
Partner
Oxford Marketing

I have purchased car insurance for many years through Nick Walker and his company, and have found him and the staff to be always interested in helping find the right solution for us. I have also purchased life assurance, and value the advice he has to give. I know him well enough to be certain of his high values and integrity.

Jeremy Dick
Principal Analyst
Integrate Systems Engineering Ltd

Over the years that I have done business with Nick Walker he has always given good advice, considered different options and ultimately given sound financial guidance.

Neil Aitken
Finance Director
Kesler Cunningham John

Having recently moved to the UK, Nick was very helpful in guiding me through the process of buying a house and getting a mortgage in the UK, along the way giving guidance on issues not directly related to the services his business offers.

Bjorn Graabek
Specialist
IBM

Nick and the team at Focus have always served me well, anticipated many of my requirements and shown great flexibility in accommodating my needs. Nick is not only personable but exhibits the highest levels of personal integrity which means there is nothing with which he could not be trusted. On top of all that he's a thoroughly nice bloke!

Rick Terry
IBM UK

Nick is a very good financial advisor. the fact that I trust him with my cash is the best recommendation I can give. He is a man worth knowing.

Shaun Jardine
Owner
Brethertons Solicitors LLP