Daniel Downes

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Daniel’s practice encompasses a wide variety of property and commercial litigation matters. Daniel has particular experience of disputes arising out of leasehold interests such as rent and service charge recovery. Daniel receives regular instructions from commercial and residential landlords and tenants and has acted in many possession claims during his career.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 300770

  • Based in London
  • Licensed for 21 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Daniel’s practice encompasses a wide variety of property and commercial litigation matters. Daniel has particular experience of disputes arising out of leasehold interests such as rent and service charge recovery. Daniel receives regular instructions from commercial and residential landlords and tenants and has acted in many possession claims during his career.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 300770

  • Based in London
  • Licensed for 21 years

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4.7
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93%
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95%+
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95%+
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Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 4.7/5
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  • Riaa Barker Gillette

    Associate

    Until Present

Languages spoken

  • English

Opening hours

Monday 09:30–17:30
Tuesday 09:30–17:30
Wednesday 09:30–17:30
Thursday 09:30–17:30
Friday 09:30–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

22 Cross Keys Close, London, W1U 2DW

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Alexander

Company & Commercial

DRL Emerdata v Nix & Nix v DRL and Emerdata

I cannot recommend RIAA Barker Gillette (RGB) Solicitors highly enough. Their exceptional skill, dedication, and strategic brilliance secured a truly remarkable legal victory for me in one of the most challenging and high-stakes cases imaginable. The case stemmed from the collapse of Cambridge Analytica in 2018, a company that had gained global notoriety following its involvement in the 2016 Trump presidential campaign. The claimants—billionaire-backed Dynamo Recoveries Ltd. and Emerdata Ltd.—sought damages from me, alleging breaches of fiduciary and statutory duties as well as misrepresentations. Additionally, there was my own cross-claim, which was also heard during the trial. These were immensely well-resourced parties, spending an estimated £10-15 million on a formidable, full-time legal team comprising numerous solicitors, junior and senior Counsel. Despite the staggering imbalance in resources, RGB Solicitors rose to the challenge, delivering a stunning “David vs. Goliath” victory. Not only did all the claimants’ claims fail, but my cross-claim succeeded—a result that felt almost inconceivable at the outset of this protracted legal battle. What sets RGB apart is their ability to devise and execute superior legal strategies under extreme budgetary constraints. Operating on a shoestring budget compared to the claimants, their team demonstrated unmatched professionalism, innovation, and resilience. Throughout the seven-year litigation, the claimants made successive applications, all of which RGB successfully defended against. The ultimate judgment was not just a victory for me but a testament to RGB’s extraordinary expertise and determination. They left no stone unturned, always keeping me informed and confident even in the face of overwhelming odds. If you are looking for a legal team with the intellect, tenacity, and creativity to deliver results—no matter how formidable the opposition—RGB Solicitors should be your first choice.

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Thank you for your incredibly kind and detailed review. We are delighted that we could achieve such a significant outcome for you in what was undoubtedly a complex and high-stakes case. Your trust in RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP throughout this journey has been truly valued, and it was our privilege to stand by your side. This result underscores our commitment to delivering innovative, strategic, and resourceful legal representation for our clients, regardless of the challenges faced. Your acknowledgement of our dedication and expertise means a great deal to our team. Thank you for sharing your experience and for your heartfelt recommendation.

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Guy

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Debt Recovery

Ultimately we got most of our money back but the time and cost involved are always more than you think and Daniel was very good at keeping expectations realistic, I always felt we had a good chance and thanks to Daniel we did the best we could, with a bad situation.

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Jane

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Litigation / Dispute Resolution

Daniel Downes ability to read the request, take a commercial view and give options is why I will continue to use. Saves hours of debate. He is a pleasure to instruct.

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