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Hamilton House, 1 Temple Avenue, Temple, London, Greater London, EC4Y 0HA

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Bark & Co Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5

Accreditations

Bark & Co Solicitors Limited are accredited by

Cyber Essentials Certified accreditation awarded to Bark & Co Solicitors Limited
Lexcel accreditation awarded to Bark & Co Solicitors Limited
Lexcel - Practice Management Standard accreditation awarded to Bark & Co Solicitors Limited

Description

We are a widely admired, top-rated criminal defence law firm based in the heart of the City of London, and our top rated legal aid and private solicitors specialise in financial crime, serious and non-serious other crime, corporate, fraud, and civil & property litigation areas of law.

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The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Bark & Co Solicitors Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Bark & Co Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
17% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
19% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5

Accreditations

Bark & Co Solicitors Limited are accredited by

Cyber Essentials Certified accreditation awarded to Bark & Co Solicitors Limited
Lexcel accreditation awarded to Bark & Co Solicitors Limited
Lexcel - Practice Management Standard accreditation awarded to Bark & Co Solicitors Limited

Description

We are a widely admired, top-rated criminal defence law firm based in the heart of the City of London, and our top rated legal aid and private solicitors specialise in financial crime, serious and non-serious other crime, corporate, fraud, and civil & property litigation areas of law.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Bark & Co Solicitors Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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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)

Hamilton House, 1 Temple Avenue, Temple, London, Greater London, EC4Y 0HA

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5.0 /5 166 Reviews
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What clients say about Bark & Co Solicitors Limited

This firm is highly praised for its expertise in complex criminal defence, including trial work, extradition, money laundering, conspiracy, bail applications and sentencing. Clients value its strong case preparation, strategic advocacy and ability to secure excellent outcomes, often in very serious matters. The team is consistently described as professional, responsive and knowledgeable, with clear communication throughout. Clients also appreciate their approachable, compassionate and reassuring manner, alongside patience, thoroughness and genuine dedication to supporting people through stressful legal processes.

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Diogo

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Bark & Co was the perfect choice for me

I hired the services of Mr. Ditesh Patel from Bark & Co, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He went above and beyond in helping me with a decade-old legal case that was on the verge of moving forward. His expertise and diligence were instrumental in resolving the case ahead of charges being brought, which was a huge relief for me. Throughout the entire process, he was not only incredibly helpful but also highly communicative, keeping me informed every step of the way. What truly set Mr. Patel apart, however, was his affordability. He worked with me to ensure that his services were within my budget, without compromising on quality. His dedication to his clients is evident, and I felt genuinely supported throughout the entire ordeal. If you need a solicitor who is both knowledgeable and compassionate, I highly recommend Mr. Ditesh Patel and Bark & Co. He made a difficult situation much easier to navigate, and I am deeply grateful for his hard work and professionalism.

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Shay

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Great Service

My experience with L Dharshini has been great. Quick service and kept up to date about the case, highly recommended. S T

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Jarosław Piotr

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Extradition

To honour and to thank you Magdalena Motyl, the greatest solicitor I ever met, for your precious service and support during my difficult time. The whole world should know about the fact that you are an incredible human being and without you I would never keep my freedom. Thank you for protecting me and providing me with the best defence possible, the best barrister Laura Herbert represented me before the court in London, very intelligent person and very knowledgeable about the legal process. Thank you for recommending me Pawel Kozak the best and extraordinary man, lawyer, attorney from Poland, wonderful gentleman, and precious friend who won my case in the courts in Poland. You are all the angels sent to me during this very difficult period of my life. Thank you Kind Regards Jaroslaw Piotr Hofmeister

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Jarosław Piotr

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Extradition

To honour and to thank you Magdalena Motyl, the greatest solicitor I ever met, for your precious service and support during my difficult time. The whole world should know about the fact that you are an incredible human being and without you I would never keep my freedom. Thank you for protecting me and providing me with the best defence possible, the best solicitor / barrister Laura Herbert represented me before the court in London, very intelligent person and very knowledgeable about the legal process. Thank you for recommending me the best advocate, lawyer and attorney over in my country, wonderful gentleman, and precious friend who won my case in the courts in Poland. You are all the angels sent to me during this very difficult period of my life. Thank you Kind Regards Jaroslaw Piotr Hofmeister

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Kim

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Excellent advice & great representation for my son.

My son unfortunately was arrested Paul Cameron and his colleagues were fantastic from start to finish

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Crystal

I am writing to express my appreciation to Malisha. She has supported me through the entire 2 years of my case with her professionalism and fast responses. Going into court I felt so confident with Malisha and her expertise. At trial out of 6 counts, 4 of them were dropped and in the end we didn’t even need to stand a trial due to Malisha’s excellent prepared case. I never imagined the outcome she got me would be possible, if it wasn’t for her hard work! She guided me step by step and through the entire process as I didn’t have a clue what was going on due to it being a first time for me, and she reassured me when I was doubting myself. From a Leading role she got me into the significant role. At sentencing she got my sentence from 4.5 years to community service which I’ll always be thankful to her for. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to represent me. I would highly recommend Malisha from Bark & Co to anyone as what she’s done is a miracle! The best solicitor and firms around. Thank you

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Cat

I much appreciate ditesh for his service I got nfa !! Definitely recommend to anyone who’s get themselves into legal trouble whether civil or criminal .

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ionela

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional support and guidance provided by both my solicitor , miss Magdalena and barrister , mr. Scott throughout the bail approval process. Your combined expertise and dedication were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome. The barrister, in particular, impressed me with his ability to present the case with confidence and precision. His clear articulation of the key points and his well-structured arguments made a significant impact. It was evident that he thoroughly understood the legal intricacies, which only reinforced my trust in his capabilities. Additionally, both of you maintained proactive communication, keeping me informed at every step and alleviating much of the stress during this challenging time. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for going above and beyond to advocate on my behalf. I truly appreciate your efforts and professionalism, which have made a lasting impact on my case.

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Gbay20

I would like to thank Paul Cameron for all he's help, he was more than helpful with my case, he advised me well, he found me a great barrister which also gave me great advise and defense. I would also like to thank Marcia Lawrence for her outstanding communication. She always kept me informed. I really appreciate what you guys have done for me, after three years of waiting for trial, I could not ask for a better representation. Thank you guys. Many regards Gareth T-Russell

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Jack

Ms Dharsh from Bark and Co solicitors is very reliable, responsive, and always reachable when I needed her — Bark and Co is genuinely a 5 star service every time. They've helped me across multiple cases and always got the best possible outcome. Most notably, I faced an allegation that seemed destined to end in a long custodial sentence, but Dharsh and Kane achieved a result I honestly thought was impossible. Their expertise and dedication made all the difference. Highly recommend to anyone who needs a solicitor who truly fights for their clients.

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5.0 /5 467 Reviews
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This firm is highly praised for its expertise in complex criminal defence, including trial work, extradition, money laundering, conspiracy, bail applications and sentencing. Clients value its strong case preparation, strategic advocacy and ability to secure excellent outcomes, often in very serious matters. The team is consistently described as professional, responsive and knowledgeable, with clear communication throughout. Clients also appreciate their approachable, compassionate and reassuring manner, alongside patience, thoroughness and genuine dedication to supporting people through stressful legal processes.

Professionalism
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Supportive guidance
Great outcomes
Thorough advice
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anonymous

Very honest and hard working

I had a money laundering case I was lost didn’t know what to do got advices from other places but they weren’t confident with there work or advices but when my wife’s told me about bark and co and specially Giles and Helene spoke to them and they explained and gave me the correct directions and worked very hard to get me great results at the end I really recommend this firm for there honesty and hard work and they never ever will sell you a dream they will say it how it is. If you got a serious case and want the correct advice GO TO BARK & CO !!!!!!!!

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Diogo

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Bark & Co was the perfect choice for me

I hired the services of Mr. Ditesh Patel from Bark & Co, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He went above and beyond in helping me with a decade-old legal case that was on the verge of moving forward. His expertise and diligence were instrumental in resolving the case ahead of charges being brought, which was a huge relief for me. Throughout the entire process, he was not only incredibly helpful but also highly communicative, keeping me informed every step of the way. What truly set Mr. Patel apart, however, was his affordability. He worked with me to ensure that his services were within my budget, without compromising on quality. His dedication to his clients is evident, and I felt genuinely supported throughout the entire ordeal. If you need a solicitor who is both knowledgeable and compassionate, I highly recommend Mr. Ditesh Patel and Bark & Co. He made a difficult situation much easier to navigate, and I am deeply grateful for his hard work and professionalism.

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Shay

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Great Service

My experience with L Dharshini has been great. Quick service and kept up to date about the case, highly recommended. S T

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Jarosław Piotr

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Extradition

To honour and to thank you Magdalena Motyl, the greatest solicitor I ever met, for your precious service and support during my difficult time. The whole world should know about the fact that you are an incredible human being and without you I would never keep my freedom. Thank you for protecting me and providing me with the best defence possible, the best barrister Laura Herbert represented me before the court in London, very intelligent person and very knowledgeable about the legal process. Thank you for recommending me Pawel Kozak the best and extraordinary man, lawyer, attorney from Poland, wonderful gentleman, and precious friend who won my case in the courts in Poland. You are all the angels sent to me during this very difficult period of my life. Thank you Kind Regards Jaroslaw Piotr Hofmeister

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Jarosław Piotr

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Extradition

To honour and to thank you Magdalena Motyl, the greatest solicitor I ever met, for your precious service and support during my difficult time. The whole world should know about the fact that you are an incredible human being and without you I would never keep my freedom. Thank you for protecting me and providing me with the best defence possible, the best solicitor / barrister Laura Herbert represented me before the court in London, very intelligent person and very knowledgeable about the legal process. Thank you for recommending me the best advocate, lawyer and attorney over in my country, wonderful gentleman, and precious friend who won my case in the courts in Poland. You are all the angels sent to me during this very difficult period of my life. Thank you Kind Regards Jaroslaw Piotr Hofmeister

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Faizaan

I cannot recommend Vanessa Wiggims highly enough. From the very beginning, Vanessa has demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication and genuine compassion. Her legal knowledge, attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome are truly outstanding. What particularly sets Vanessa apart is her ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and reassuringly, making what can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience feel far more manageable. She approaches her work with meticulous care, sound judgement and a genuine understanding of the people she represents. Beyond her professional expertise, Vanessa is approachable, patient and exceptionally supportive. She makes you feel listened to, respected and confident that your case is being handled with the utmost care and diligence. It is rare to encounter a solicitor who combines such impressive legal expertise with genuine empathy and a strong sense of personal commitment to her clients. I am extremely grateful for her support and would wholeheartedly recommend Vanessa Wiggims to anyone seeking an outstanding solicitor. A truly exceptional professional who deserves every one of these five stars!

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A K

A client

Excellent service from Dharsh I had a fantastic experience working with this firm, specifically Dharsh, who was absolutely brilliant throughout the entire process. Dharsh was highly professional, efficient, and always kept me well-informed. Navigating legal matters can be stressful, but their expertise made everything seamless. I highly recommend this company and cannot thank Dharsh enough for their exceptional support.

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Crystal

I am writing to express my appreciation to Malisha. She has supported me through the entire 2 years of my case with her professionalism and fast responses. Going into court I felt so confident with Malisha and her expertise. At trial out of 6 counts, 4 of them were dropped and in the end we didn’t even need to stand a trial due to Malisha’s excellent prepared case. I never imagined the outcome she got me would be possible, if it wasn’t for her hard work! She guided me step by step and through the entire process as I didn’t have a clue what was going on due to it being a first time for me, and she reassured me when I was doubting myself. From a Leading role she got me into the significant role. At sentencing she got my sentence from 4.5 years to community service which I’ll always be thankful to her for. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to represent me. I would highly recommend Malisha from Bark & Co to anyone as what she’s done is a miracle! The best solicitor and firms around. Thank you

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rejo

Very Approachable, Helped and supported through out the case. Clear and precise about the case.

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Viveke

I can't thank Bark & Co enough for assisting and supporting me through out a 6 week trial. They appointed probably one of the best barrister's in the country in William England, and they even went the extra mile and claimed back all my travel expenses as well. 10/10 from start to finish. Very highly recommend.

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