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The Pearce Building, Floor 5, West Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1RL

01628 671636

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The Pearce Building, Floor 5, West Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1RL

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5.0
Excellent
40 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
19% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
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

4.9
Excellent
1,452 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

Lauren Blackman

Lauren Blackman

Solicitor

5.0 29
Simon Fisher

Simon Fisher

Partner

5.0 26
Michael Axe

Michael Axe

Senior Associate

5.0 21
Stephanie Buckeridge

Stephanie Buckeridge

Senior Associate

4.9 13
Hilary Nicola Messer

Hilary Nicola Messer

Senior Associate

4.9 13
Peter James

Peter James

Partner

5.0 11
Laura McDonagh

Laura McDonagh

Associate

4.9 10
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
Madia Aslam

Madia Aslam

Solicitor

5.0 1
Catherine Morris

Catherine Morris

Senior Associate

5.0 1
Kezia Brown

Kezia Brown

0.0 0
Elizabeth Head

Elizabeth Head

Senior Associate Solicitor

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 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

The Pearce Building, Floor 5, West Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1RL

Reviews

5.0 /5 40 Reviews
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    Clients praise the firm for expertise in conveyancing, wills and probate, estate administration, litigation, criminal defence and employment matters. Reviewers value clear, timely communication, professional and efficient handling, practical cost control and thorough case management. Staff are described as friendly, approachable, patient and reassuring, explaining legal points in plain English and guiding clients through complex or emotional situations with care and attention to detail.

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    Knowledgeable advice
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    Tony

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    Thanks to Phil!!

    I engaged Gardner Leader to defend me on a criminal case which was frivolous but nevertheless serious Met with Philip Kouvritakis on 3 occasions. He gave me sound but reassuring advice on my options and out comes, best result, case dropped! Thanks Phil!

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    legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

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    Thank you for your kind review Tony, I will pass on your positive words onto Phil Kouvaritakis and our Solicitors.

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    Crime/ Criminal Defence

    Professional and courteous throughout

    Philip provided a professional and calm approach to a very stressful experience. Thoughout my contact with Philip he was supportive, factual and very experienced. In short, I thoroughly recommend Philip and would never contact anyone else if I needed criminal advice or representation.

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    legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

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    Good morning, thanks for leaving such a great testimonial for Philip Kouvaritakis. We will be sure to share your kind words with Philip.

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    Matt

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    Professional, Knowledgeable and Reassuring

    I can't thank Phil enough for his support and professionalism throughout my case. He kept me informed every step of the way, explained everything clearly, and provided excellent advice and reassurance during what was a very stressful time. I always felt that I was being listened to and my best interests were being looked after, and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone needing legal assistance.

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    legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

    A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

    Morning Matt, thank you for leaving this 5 star review for Philip Kouvaritakis. I will share these kind words directly with Phil and the team.

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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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    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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    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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    Crime/ Criminal Defence

    Crime

    Stephen dealt with our queries promptly and had a calming effect on a very stressful situation. He is very aware of the needs of vulnerable clients and their families.

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    legal expert Stephen Bennett Stephen Bennett

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    Thank you for leaving this review for Stephen and our Dispute Resolution team. We will pass on the kind words.

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    Crime/ Criminal Defence

    Crime

    Stephen was excellent. Put me at ease, very helpful and reassuring. Would be very happy to recommend.

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    Thank you for leaving such positive feedback, we are so pleased you were happy with the service Stephen Bennett provided.

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    Reviews

    4.9 /5 1452 Reviews
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      Clients praise the firm for expertise in conveyancing, wills and probate, estate administration, litigation, criminal defence and employment matters. Reviewers value clear, timely communication, professional and efficient handling, practical cost control and thorough case management. Staff are described as friendly, approachable, patient and reassuring, explaining legal points in plain English and guiding clients through complex or emotional situations with care and attention to detail.

      Friendly staff
      Professional service
      Clear communication
      Efficient process
      Responsive team
      Knowledgeable advice
      Reassuring guidance
      Helpful support
      Patient explanations
      Kept informed

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      Profile image of Tony

      Tony

      Verified

      Thanks to Phil!!

      I engaged Gardner Leader to defend me on a criminal case which was frivolous but nevertheless serious Met with Philip Kouvritakis on 3 occasions. He gave me sound but reassuring advice on my options and out comes, best result, case dropped! Thanks Phil!

      Solicitors tagged in
      this review

      legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your kind review Tony, I will pass on your positive words onto Phil Kouvaritakis and our Solicitors.

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      Anonymous

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      Crime/ Criminal Defence

      Professional and courteous throughout

      Philip provided a professional and calm approach to a very stressful experience. Thoughout my contact with Philip he was supportive, factual and very experienced. In short, I thoroughly recommend Philip and would never contact anyone else if I needed criminal advice or representation.

      Solicitors tagged in
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      legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Good morning, thanks for leaving such a great testimonial for Philip Kouvaritakis. We will be sure to share your kind words with Philip.

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      Matt

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      Crime/ Criminal Defence

      Professional, Knowledgeable and Reassuring

      I can't thank Phil enough for his support and professionalism throughout my case. He kept me informed every step of the way, explained everything clearly, and provided excellent advice and reassurance during what was a very stressful time. I always felt that I was being listened to and my best interests were being looked after, and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone needing legal assistance.

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      legal expert Philip Kouvaritakis Philip Kouvaritakis

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Morning Matt, thank you for leaving this 5 star review for Philip Kouvaritakis. I will share these kind words directly with Phil and the team.

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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.

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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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      Housing & Property

      Real Estate

      The whole process went smoothly although a bit longer than had hoped - however, this was not Louisa's fault happy with the result.

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      Andrew

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      The meeting with Hannah Wallbridge was friendly and productive. What we required and why remained central to our discussions and matters we had not considered brought to our attention. From the start the process and stages we had to go through were clearly explained.

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      Christine

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      A great firm to work for, listened to what I needed doing and actioned it straight way. Highly recommended!

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      legal expert Penny Wright Penny Wright

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

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

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      Anon

      Consumer

      Litigation / Dispute Resolution

      Kerrie Duffy and the team at GL were of great help in dealing with a complex and dynamic case. I felt confident in Kerrie's advice, and I felt assured that she took every care to keep control over costs despite the complexity of the case. Whilst I hope a friend or family member would never need similar services, I would recommend Kerrie and GL without hesitation.

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      legal expert Kerrie Duffy Kerrie Duffy

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      We are pleased to hear of your positive experience with Kerrie Duffy and our Dispute Resolution Solicitors.

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      Anonymous

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      We found no problems dealing with our Solicitor

      A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for leaving this five-star review for our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team.

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