Stella Bates

What a fantastic law firm professional from start to finish and got me the best possible result happy is an understatement and special thanks to Stella and Oliver for all there help 😊

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20/08/2026

Hi Tom, Thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to assist with your case. All the best, Stella.

I have to say, I was panicked when I got charged. However, during our first meeting, it didn't take long for the allocated case worker to calm me down with her professional skills and considerable service. Obviously, they had gained lots of experience from similar cases. I am not judging, but compared to others, they were more assured about the possible outcomes for my case, as well as every procedure I would experience next. Especially for internet-related crimes, she cited many examples they had solved before to support her points, which was hard to explain when I negotiated with other law firms. On the other hand, even knowing about my criminal charge, they showed a gentle and tender attitude and always offered me timely support. At that moment, I knew they were on my side, and would protect my legal rights as much as they could. After the situation got unexpectedly exacerbated, the case worker immediately contacted her supervising solicitor, a barrister. They managed to get my bail approved on the very next day, or I would have had to suffer in custody. There must have been some backup plans in case something went wrong. Their professionalism just never failed to impress me. This also bought us time for our preparation of mitigation documents. Thanks to their time and effort, the sentence turned out to be suspended and halved.

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20/08/2026

Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to assist with your matter and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Stella

It was important for me that I felt heard and understood. Legal representation alone was not enough me, I needed to feel understood and that there was complete transparency and trust felt by both parties. Stella did an amazing job listening to my account and my concerns. I felt supported by the service I received from her. The firm really does take a proactive approach. They are able to spend more time and resources on your case and deal with it in a timely manner. As such they are well worth their fees.

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15/07/2026

Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to assist and I wish you all the best going forward.

Obviously there’s only so much I can share but lest to say my solicitor was the best. Stella’s communication was excellent throughout they were understanding and took great care to make sure that all the details were 100% correct and covered in their entirety before moving on. Their unrelenting drive was inspirational and really gave me the hope and reassurance I needed. I also got the result I needed/wanted and more so justified. Thank you so much Stella.

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Stella Bates

13/07/2026

Dear James, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to assist with your case and I am delighted that we secured a positive outcome. Best wishes, Stella

Stella, Adele and the team were incredibly diligent, proactive, and persistent in communicating with the police to get the clarity I needed. I am immensely grateful for their excellent communication and professional support throughout a stressful time. Thank you.

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Stella Bates

10/07/2026

Dear Marco, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Best wishes from us all at Forrest Williams