Gardner Leader LLP

01628 671636

Whether you need legal support for you or your business, we are here to help. Working closely with you to understand the complexities of your situation and your personal priorities, we aim to come up with the solution that best meets your needs. Every case is unique, which means we will not simply follow a set legal process. By employing skilled, approachable individuals, who take real pride in their work, we guarantee that your case will be dealt with efficiently and sensitively. Making sure you are informed upfront of the likely stages and costs, we will ensure that you are kept fully informed of your options at all times. Read more...

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First Floor
7 Frascati Way
Berkshire
SL6 4UY
01628 671636
www.gardner-leader.co.uk

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Available lawyers at Gardner Leader LLP

Fiona Tighe

4.7 out of 5

(25)

Solicitor

Niamh Charlotte Minihane

Simon Fisher

Michael Axe

Stephen Bennett

Stephanie Buckeridge

Angela Badcock

Hilary Nicola Messer

Laura McDonagh

Rabika Basran

Peter James

Tim Blackman

Lewis Harvey

Stephanie Vyas

Arron Kapoor

Madia Aslam

How Gardner Leader LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 96%

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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Gardner Leader LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Gardner Leader LLP. These questions include:

Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 2%

Overpriced 5%

About Right 91%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 99%

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Gardner Leader LLP and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Gardner Leader LLP compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%

No 1%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Gardner Leader LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

890
Very Good

33
Average

5
Poor

6
Awful

5

Overall experience

Value For Money
Communication
Initial Impressions
Approachability
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Legal knowledge

Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Michael Donovan

April 15, 2024

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Residential Property/Conveyancing

Lauren was highly professional throughout the whole process and responded to all queries quickly which was appreciated as there was a pending deadline for completion of the work. Very happy with the service and support.

Solicitor named in this review:
Lauren Blackman

Lauren Blackman

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 16 April, 2024:

Thank you for sharing the experience you had with Lauren Blackman and our Residential Property Solicitors. This is very much appreciated and we are glad that you are happy with the service you received at our Maidenhead office.

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Housing & Property

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New home purchases and sales

Francesca

April 15, 2024

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Selling and purchase of properties

Lauren was great at keeping me up to date with what was going on. When there were delays she followed up and kept me in the loop. She was professional and honest and made me understand the process fully.

Solicitor named in this review:
Lauren Blackman

Lauren Blackman

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 16 April, 2024:

Thank you for leaving this excellent review for Lauren Blackman. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received. We will be sure to pass on your praise to our Residential Property Solicitors.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Pete

April 14, 2024

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First class Residential Conveyancing

Lauren was proactive through out. Realistic and open with communication. Her extra effort ensured a pressured timeline was achieved even with poor efforts from other parties involved.
I believe Lauren was the difference in ensuring the sale completed with lessee effort and a less proactive approach the dates required would have drifted and the entire chain would have collapsed. Lauren was also well supported by the team she works with. I can only highly recommend Lauren and if she states something will be done it will be she is piece of mind in a process that can be stressful.

Solicitor named in this review:
Lauren Blackman

Lauren Blackman

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 16 April, 2024:

Hi Pete, thank you for sharing the experience you had with Lauren Blackman and our Residential Property team. We are delighted to hear about the difference Lauren made to the process. Please do not hesitate to contact us again.

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Company & Commercial

Matter Type:

Commercial Litigation Matters

Just Shutters

March 29, 2024

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Litigation / Dispute Resolution

Michael Axe is to be recommended and commended for the excellent work he has done and will do for Just Shutters. His responses are timely, to the point, accurate and ultimately successful. He takes responsibility for the direction of the required work and delivers it with great professionalism. Thank you to Michael and the team.

Solicitor named in this review:
Michael Axe

Michael Axe

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 03 April, 2024:

Thank you for leaving this excellent review for Michael Axe. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received. We will be sure to pass on your praise to our Dispute Resolution Solicitors in our Maidenhead office.

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Consumer

Matter Type:

Dispute resolution - civil mediation

Robin

March 28, 2024

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Litigation / Dispute Resolution

We were provided with a great service. There was excellent understanding of our requirements without pushing for any unnecessary additional costs.

Solicitor named in this review:
Michael Axe

Michael Axe

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 02 April, 2024:

We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with Michael Axe and our Dispute Resolution Solicitors. Do not hesitate to contact Michael or our Maidenhead office if you require any guidance in the future.

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

Matter Type:

Criminal defence - All

Mike

February 29, 2024

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A very bright light at the end of a very dark tunnel

I was very satisfied with the service I received from Gardner Leader and, specifically, Stephen Bennett. Stephen took the time to explain everything with care and attention to detail and helped make what could have been a very stressful and worrying time into a virtual walk in the park. Thank you Stephen, I would recommend your services to anyone.

Solicitor named in this review:
Stephen Bennett

Stephen Bennett

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 05 March, 2024:

Hi Mike, thank you for sharing the experience you had with Stephen Bennett and our Criminal Defence Solicitors. This is very much appreciated and we are glad that you are happy with the service you received.

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Family Law

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Family law

Adam brown

February 29, 2024

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Family

I worked with Stephanie after getting appointed due to problems with social and child problems...
I have never met such a lovely woman who answerd every call every problem! She sorted it!! She went above and beyond to help me during this stressful process!
Always helped me understand certain situations and fort my corner all the time!!
Amazing solicitor!!

Solicitor named in this review:
Stephanie Buckeridge

Stephanie Buckeridge

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 05 March, 2024:

Thank you for your kind review, I will pass on your positive words onto Stephanie and our Family team.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Matter Type:

Wills

Sadie

February 14, 2024

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Great service as usual, great to know the team at GL are always helpful and on point for all my requirements.

Solicitor named in this review:
Robert Jobson

Robert Jobson

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 15 February, 2024:

Thank you for your kind review, I will pass on your positive words onto Rob Jobson and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Gavin

February 13, 2024

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Residential Property/Conveyancing

Angela dealt with my property sale very well, despite the unreasonable demands of the purchaser's conveyancer.

Solicitor named in this review:
Angela Badcock

Angela Badcock

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 15 February, 2024:

We appreciate these kind words and have passed your message directly onto Angela Badcock and our Residential Property Solicitors.

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Family Law

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Family law

Mike Hallam

February 12, 2024

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Litigation / Dispute Resolution

Thorough attention to detail. Prompt replies. Good perception of priorities and timing. Flexible enough to allow my own opinions to prevail occasionally. Achieved the outcome I really wanted. Would recommend.

Solicitor named in this review:
Simon Fisher

Simon Fisher

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 15 February, 2024:

We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with Simon Fisher and our Family Solicitors. Please do not hesitate to contact Simon if you require any guidance in the future.

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Reviews collected from

Josy

June 22, 2021

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Josy

I've been here three times now over the past three years as they've helped witness the statutory declarations for my constant reapplications for a Gender Recognition Certificate.

Anyone who's been through the process or knows someone who has will tell you, it's like something out of Franz Kafka's "The Trial". Constantly going round in circles for months and months before being sent back to the back of the queue for a minor technicality (or if the panel just decide to "lose your paperwork"). But I'm determined to keep trying until I finally get the legal recognition I'd be easily granted in any other "civilised" country.

In sharp contrast to my experience with the Gender Recognition Panel, the people here are always helpful, cheerful, and friendly. Nowhere near the intimidating bureaucrats to whom I always have to send the statutory declarations!

I always feel safe here, welcomed, and treated with respect and dignity. Also, the prices are incredibly reasonable, and today they were able to offer me an appointment on the very day I called through to book one. Amazing!

Thank you so much for all the lovely people who've helped me over the last few years. Hopefully I'll never have to see you again, but I'm sure that I probably will.

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 23 June, 2021:

Thank you for leaving this excellent review. We are pleased you were delighted with the customer service overall you received. We will be sure to pass on your praise!

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Family Law

Matter Type:

Family law

Kate

December 04, 2020

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Kate

As a 'blended' family we have been in the unenviable position of needing a significant amount of legal advice regarding family matters. Having used other firms in the past, both my husband and I have chosen to rely on Gardner Leader, in particular on Stephanie Buckeridge, to advise and lead on these matters. The firm has represented us for a number of years and we could not be more impressed or thankful for the personalised support we have received. In every case we have achieved an outcome which truly reflects the best interests of our (combined) four children.

Solicitor named in this review:
Stephanie Buckeridge

Stephanie Buckeridge

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 09 December, 2020:

Thank you for leaving this excellent review for Stephanie Buckeridge. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received. We will be sure to pass on your praise to our Family Solicitors in our Maidenhead office.

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Family Law

Matter Type:

Child Law

Kate

December 04, 2020

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Kate

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Stephanie Buckeridge

Stephanie Buckeridge

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Dispute Resolution

Matter Type:

Mediation

Andy

August 25, 2020

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Andy

Extremely impressed with this organisation, at every touch point. Especially impressed with Michael Axe, who I can’t recommend strongly enough.

Solicitor named in this review:
Michael Axe

Michael Axe

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 08 September, 2020:

Thank you for sharing the experience you had with Michael Axe and our Dispute Resolution Solicitors. This is very much appreciated and we are glad that you are happy with the service you received.

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Tom

June 18, 2020

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Tom

I spent a lot of money with GL on Family law / divorce. They ended up giving me advice, which, was mostly good, but one poor piece to disclose information to the court cost me having to move out of my house. The bottom line is, admit nothing, deny what you can if there is no proof. Had I done that, I'd be living in my house still.
They were very courteous and efficient. I was not happy when they threatened to take me to court over an outstanding amount that I had run out of money to pay, despite having spent a lot with them already.
I'd have been better off just moving out of the house - even though I had done nothing wrong. The family court in England is against the white male. GL did not help me with strategy, just sought to yield up information I thought was in confidence. Be careful about that.

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 13 July, 2020:

Thank you for your feedback, we really do appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We are always keen to learn more about client experience so that we can learn from it and if you’d like to get in touch to discuss this further, please do telephone 01635 508080.

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