Jacobs, Peel & Jacobs

In the novel Cards on the Table, Jacobs, Peel & Jacobs is a firm of solicitors used by John Despard. His own solicitor, Mr Myherne is a partner in the firm. While discussing solicitors for Anne Meredith, the only one that Anne knew was Mr Bury but he was too old. Major Despard suggested that Anne go to Jacobs, Peel & Jacobs instead. According to Despard, they were "first class people" who "knew all the ropes".