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Gardner Leader LLP

4.9 | 42 Reviews 42 Reviews | Crime/ Criminal Defence
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First Floor, 7 Frascati Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4UY

01628 671636

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First Floor, 7 Frascati Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4UY

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4.9
Excellent
42 Reviews
94%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Gardner Leader LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Gardner Leader LLP
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Gardner Leader LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Gardner Leader LLP

Description

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.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 12
National 139 / 11,165
4.9
Excellent
1,393 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
17% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Gardner Leader LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Gardner Leader LLP
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Gardner Leader LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Gardner Leader LLP

Description

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.

Rankings by area of expertise

Meet the team of Gardner Leader LLP

Stephanie Vyas

Stephanie Vyas

Solicitor

5.0 2
Peter James

Peter James

Partner

5.0 11
Madia Aslam

Madia Aslam

Solicitor

0.0 0
Michael Axe

Michael Axe

Senior Associate

5.0 21
Catherine Morris

Catherine Morris

Senior Associate

0.0 0
Stephanie Buckeridge

Stephanie Buckeridge

Senior Associate

4.9 13
Lekhika Chaudhary

Lekhika Chaudhary

Solicitor

5.0 3
Lauren Blackman

Lauren Blackman

Solicitor

5.0 26
Simon Fisher

Simon Fisher

Partner

5.0 26
Laura McDonagh

Laura McDonagh

Associate

4.5 11

Meet the team of Gardner Leader LLP

Simon Fisher

Simon Fisher

Partner

5.0 26
Lauren Blackman

Lauren Blackman

Solicitor

5.0 26
Michael Axe

Michael Axe

Senior Associate

5.0 21
Hilary Nicola Messer

Hilary Nicola Messer

Senior Associate

4.9 13
Stephanie Buckeridge

Stephanie Buckeridge

Senior Associate

4.9 13
Laura McDonagh

Laura McDonagh

Associate

4.5 11
Peter James

Peter James

Partner

5.0 11
Tim Blackman

Tim Blackman

Senior Associate

5.0 7
Lekhika Chaudhary

Lekhika Chaudhary

Solicitor

5.0 3
Stephanie Vyas

Stephanie Vyas

Solicitor

5.0 2
Catherine Morris

Catherine Morris

Senior Associate

0.0 0
Madia Aslam

Madia Aslam

Solicitor

0.0 0
Kezia Brown

Kezia Brown

0.0 0

Contact details

01628 671636
Central.Enquiries@gardner-leader.co.uk
www.gardner-leader.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

First Floor, 7 Frascati Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4UY

Reviews

4.9 /5 42 Reviews
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    Clients praise the firm’s expertise across conveyancing, wills, probate, commercial and civil litigation, personal injury and criminal matters, trusts and redundancy/settlement work. Reviewers highlight clear, knowledgeable legal guidance, efficiency and strong attention to detail. Valued soft skills include professionalism, approachability, calmness, empathy, patience and responsiveness; clients appreciated clear communication, supportive reassurance during stressful times, and a friendly, client‑centred approach that made complex processes feel manageable.

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    Matthew

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    Crime/ Criminal Defence

    Community Resolution

    I instructed Philip to give guidance and representation on a minor community resolution. We had one face to face meeting whereby he explained the situation fully and advised the best way forward to a quick and satisfactory resolution. A few subsequent phone calls on progress and the matter was resolved. Philip was extremely helpful and professional throughout the process.

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    legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

    A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

    Morning Matthew, thank you for leaving this excellent review for Phil Kouvaritakis. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received. We will be sure to pass on your praise to our Solicitors.

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    Tulip

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    Best legal support

    I had a minor car accident and was lost in how I should handle it being newly relocated to the UK. Phil had been very helpful, resourceful, knowledgeable, and super responsive throughout and provide ease of mind by providing me with clear expectation of steps, approach and possible outcomes. My case was resolved with best outcome I had prepared for. I really appreciate Phil's professional support. Would definitely recommend to whoever needs to engage a criminal lawyer's service.

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    legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

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    Thank you for sharing your experience with Philip Kouvaritakis. We are happy to hear of your very positive experience with the team.

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    Valentina

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    Crime/ Criminal Defence

    Outstanding service from start to finish

    I am extremely happy with the service provided by Philip Kouvaritakis. He was incredibly supportive throughout the entire process, always approachable and professional. He kept me fully informed at every stage, which gave me great peace of mind, and communication was always clear and straightforward. He was very responsive to emails and consistently proactive, ensuring everything progressed smoothly and efficiently. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone looking for reliable, professional, and genuinely supportive legal assistance.

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    legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

    A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

    Hi Valentina, thank you for leaving this excellent review for Phil Kouvaritakis. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received.

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    Bill Rhymes

    Above & Beyond

    Having dealt with Gardner Leader previously and being 100% satisfied with the service provided and the outcome. I find again that I needed legal help, this again was a very satisfactory experience, the courtesy and professionalism extended was excellent, I would commend Gardner Leader to those looking for any legal advice, whatever the circumstances they will have the experts to assist and deliver.

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    legal expert Alastair Goggins Alastair Goggins

    A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

    Afternoon Bill, thank you for leaving this five star review for Alastair Goggins. We will pass on your kind words.

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    anonymous

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    Reassuring and Expert Guidance Throughout

    I had a very positive experience working with Phil. He was supportive, knowledgeable, and always responded quickly to emails and calls, keeping me informed and reassured at every stage. What could have been a very difficult situation felt much easier to navigate thanks to his professionalism and care. I would highly recommend him.

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    legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

    A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for leaving this excellent review for Phil Kouvaritakis. 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.

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    Anonymous

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Family

    Lauren Gale represented me, a lovely lady, very easy to deal with and she was very professional, she made me feel at ease, Lauren did everything for me which came out with a positive result. I will definitely use Lauren if I need to in the future.

    A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for leaving such positive feedback, we are so pleased you were happy with the service our Dispute Resolution Solicitors and Lauren Gale provided.

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    Anonymous

    Litigation / Dispute Resolution

    I required advice for a dispute with my high street bank which had led to a significant loss of money. Although this advice was obtained via a drafted letter, I felt the cost of this was extremely high for the work involved, especially as I had actually produced all the background required.

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    Crime/ Criminal Defence

    Crime

    I’m completely satisfied with the services provided, my defences vigilance in the understanding of the law was extremely thorough and their choice of expert witness was,”arguably the best in the land”. Without this expertise and attention to detail i fear i would be seriously lost to arbitrary rule and would have suffered greatly. I cannot hold them in higher esteem and would trust them implicitly in any situation that came before me.

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    legal expert Stephen Bennett Stephen Bennett

    A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

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

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    Crime/ Criminal Defence

    Crime

    We had a positive experience working with Stephen and Gardener Leader from the very beginning. They demonstrated deep knowledge, professionalism, and genuine dedication to our case. They were always responsive, clearly explained every step of the process helping us feel confident and supported throughout. Thanks to the expertise we received a favorable outcome. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking legal advice.

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    legal expert Stephen Bennett Stephen Bennett

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    Good afternoon, thank you for leaving such a positive review for Stephen Bennett and our Dispute Resolution team. We will pass on your kind words to Stephen.

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    Crime/ Criminal Defence

    Crime

    Stephen was really helpful and thorough in helping me prepare my case regarding a speeding offence.

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    legal expert Stephen Bennett Stephen Bennett

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    Thank you for sharing your review for Stephen Bennett and our Dispute Resolution team, we will pass on the positive words.

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    Reviews

    4.9 /5 1393 Reviews
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      Clients praise the firm’s expertise across conveyancing, wills, probate, commercial and civil litigation, personal injury and criminal matters, trusts and redundancy/settlement work. Reviewers highlight clear, knowledgeable legal guidance, efficiency and strong attention to detail. Valued soft skills include professionalism, approachability, calmness, empathy, patience and responsiveness; clients appreciated clear communication, supportive reassurance during stressful times, and a friendly, client‑centred approach that made complex processes feel manageable.

      professionalism
      clear communication
      responsive
      attention to detail
      supportive
      knowledgeable
      efficient service
      friendly staff
      compassionate
      proactive advice

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      Matthew

      Verified
      Crime/ Criminal Defence

      Community Resolution

      I instructed Philip to give guidance and representation on a minor community resolution. We had one face to face meeting whereby he explained the situation fully and advised the best way forward to a quick and satisfactory resolution. A few subsequent phone calls on progress and the matter was resolved. Philip was extremely helpful and professional throughout the process.

      Solicitors tagged in
      this review

      legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Morning Matthew, thank you for leaving this excellent review for Phil Kouvaritakis. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received. We will be sure to pass on your praise to our Solicitors.

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      Tulip

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      Best legal support

      I had a minor car accident and was lost in how I should handle it being newly relocated to the UK. Phil had been very helpful, resourceful, knowledgeable, and super responsive throughout and provide ease of mind by providing me with clear expectation of steps, approach and possible outcomes. My case was resolved with best outcome I had prepared for. I really appreciate Phil's professional support. Would definitely recommend to whoever needs to engage a criminal lawyer's service.

      Solicitors tagged in
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      legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for sharing your experience with Philip Kouvaritakis. We are happy to hear of your very positive experience with the team.

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      anonymous

      Family Law

      Probate advice

      We had a great experience working with Lauren Gale. She provided clear, expert advice on our situation, understanding our position and explaining our best approach to the issue. We felt supported and confident in her advice throughout the entire process. We would strongly recommend Lauren, as she is a true professional in her field."

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      legal expert Lauren Gale Lauren Gale

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for leaving this 5 star review for Lauren Gale and our Dispute Resolution team. We will pass your kind words directly onto Lauren.

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      Valentina

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      Crime/ Criminal Defence

      Outstanding service from start to finish

      I am extremely happy with the service provided by Philip Kouvaritakis. He was incredibly supportive throughout the entire process, always approachable and professional. He kept me fully informed at every stage, which gave me great peace of mind, and communication was always clear and straightforward. He was very responsive to emails and consistently proactive, ensuring everything progressed smoothly and efficiently. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone looking for reliable, professional, and genuinely supportive legal assistance.

      Solicitors tagged in
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      legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Hi Valentina, thank you for leaving this excellent review for Phil Kouvaritakis. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received.

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      Bill Rhymes

      Above & Beyond

      Having dealt with Gardner Leader previously and being 100% satisfied with the service provided and the outcome. I find again that I needed legal help, this again was a very satisfactory experience, the courtesy and professionalism extended was excellent, I would commend Gardner Leader to those looking for any legal advice, whatever the circumstances they will have the experts to assist and deliver.

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      legal expert Alastair Goggins Alastair Goggins

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Afternoon Bill, thank you for leaving this five star review for Alastair Goggins. We will pass on your kind words.

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      Gary Louch

      Family Law

      Family

      Stephanie and her team were absolutely brilliant during a difficult time for me Stephanie was calm and helped me understand all the legal issues and guided me through the whole process and was in contact with me through the process many thanks to Stephanie and her team

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      legal expert Stephanie Vyas Stephanie Vyas

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Morning Gary, thank you for leaving this review for Stephanie Vyas and our Family team. We will pass on your kind words.

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      Natalia

      Housing & Property

      Residential Property/Conveyancing

      Our experience with Gardner Leader was flawless after having previous issues with another firm. We could not have been happier with their approach, professionalism, ease of communication and attention to our needs!

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      legal expert Ameeta Dhanoa Ameeta Dhanoa

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Morning Natalia, thank you for leaving this excellent review for Ameeta Dhanoa. 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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      Anonymous

      Housing & Property

      Residential Property/Conveyancing

      Service was professional and timely. Both Molly and Ameeta were attentive.

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      legal expert Ameeta Dhanoa Ameeta Dhanoa

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      Thank you for leaving this positive review for our Residential Property team.

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      Fiona

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      Good efficient service. Lucy explained everything to us and enabled us to think through what we wanted when preparing our Wills.

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      legal expert Lucy Butcher Lucy Butcher

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your kind review, I will pass on your positive words onto Lucy Butcher and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors.

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      Louise

      Money & Tax

      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      Everyone was very helpful and very patient - excellent service.

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      legal expert Bethany Giles Bethany Giles

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Thanks Louise, I will share these positive words with Beth Giles.

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