I purchased this briefcase for my husband's birthday and he was very pleased and pleasantly surprised. He's an attorney so with all of his files and paperwork plus his laptop he definitely needed a roomy briefcase. We would recommend this briefcase to anyone. This briefcase expands well to hold a lot yet doesn't look bulky and overstuffed. We'll have to see how the handle holds up but we expect good things given the quality of the case. My husband also likes the feature of the optional shoulder strap since it helps when he has his hands full. My husband's only comment is that he would prefer a case without the top flap. A briefcase that simply opens wide-mouth at the top for easier access with one hand would be his preference. That is really a matter of taste and design. I couldn't find a briefcase of this quality with the exact design he wanted so I figured this case was a good compromise given its great price, quality, and good looks. Overall we are both VERY satisfied.