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

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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
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5

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.

Bark & Co Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
17% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
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.

Contact & Locations - Bark & Co Solicitors Limited

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 27 Reviews
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What clients say about Bark & Co Solicitors Limited

The firm specialises in criminal defence, extradition and complex criminal matters, showing strong technical expertise and successful outcomes in high‑stakes cases. Clients praise thorough preparation, legal knowledge and effective advocacy that secured favourable results. Valued soft skills include clear, timely communication, empathy, dedication, reliability, accessibility and calm reassurance under pressure; teams are described as professional, supportive, hardworking and detail‑focused, going above and beyond to guide clients and families through stressful proceedings.

Highly professional
Very supportive
Clear communication
Knowledgeable lawyers
Great outcomes
Compassionate care
Thorough preparation
Always available
Trustworthy team
Attention to detail

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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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Ahk

Ahk

Today, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to Ditesh and Stephanie at Bark & Co. For almost seven years, I had a serious conspiracy case hanging over my head while remaining under investigation. The stress, anxiety, and uncertainty of living with such serious allegations for so long had a huge impact on my life. At one stage, the evidence appeared overwhelming, and I was seriously considering pleading guilty. Throughout this difficult period, Ditesh and Stephanie provided exceptional support, guidance, and reassurance. Thanks to their expertise and advice, I did not rush into making a decision that could have changed the course of my life. To my surprise and relief, before the matter officially reached Crown Court, the case was dismissed. The CPS has now formally dropped the case, allowing me to finally move forward with my life free from the stress and anxiety that had followed me for years. This experience also taught me an important lesson: Human expertises cannot compare to Chat GPT/ AI because when I asked these apps for advice I was told to go guilty and not fight the case due to overwhelming evidence against myself. So that goes to show AI/Chat GPT will not be replacing the jobs of serious experienced professionals ! Thank you again, Ditesh and Stephanie, for your professionalism, dedication, and support during one of the most challenging periods of my life. I will always be grateful for everything you did for me.

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Nathaniel Frame

Nathaniel

I wanted to take the time to personally thank my solicitor Trishna who currently work’s at barkandcosilicitors and share how much her support has meant to me. From the very start, she treated me like a person, not just a case. During one of the most stressful and uncertain times in my life, she gave me reassurance, honesty, and real support. Everything she told me, she stood by and that meant a lot when I didn’t know what to expect. my case involving possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, and possession of an accessory for a firearm (a “switch” used to turn a weapon from semi-automatic to automatic), I was originally facing Category 1A sentencing guidelines with a starting point of 8 and a half years. Thanks to the work she did alongside my barrister, they were able to bring this down to Category 2A Sentencing guidelines with a starting point of 7 and a half years. I know that isn’t something that just happens it took real effort, preparation, and belief in my case. Because of that, I ended up with a 5-year sentence, and with the 40% applied, I served around 2 years. That result has made a huge difference to my life and my future. She also supported me through the charges relating to concern to supply Class A and Class B substances. Again, she worked hard to get the best possible outcome, and I received 27 months running concurrently with my other sentence. Knowing that she was fighting for me in every aspect of my case gave me a lot of strength. What stood out the most to me was how consistent and genuine she was throughout everything. She never made false promises, but she always gave me hope and did everything she could to back it up. She kept me informed, answered my questions, and made sure I understood what was happening at every stage. I truly feel that without her, the outcome could have been much worse. I’m grateful not just for the result, but for the way she handled everything with professionalism, honesty, and real care. Thank you again so much for everything. Yours sincerely Nathaniel Frame

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Roberta Stancu

Roberta

The best solicitors!!! They help me with extradition matter, everyone was saying will be impossible to win the case regarding extradition but they(Bark & Co Solicitors) said is not impossible and indeed wasn’t we win the case !! I’m so thankful because I meet them they saved me!! 1000% recommend

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IDD

IDD

Dear Stephanie and Ian, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for everything you have done for my nephew. This has been an extremely difficult time for our family, especially with this being his first offence, and your professionalism, care, and dedication have made a significant difference. Your guidance, reassurance, and thorough preparation helped us understand and navigate a process we had never faced before. You took the time to appreciate his circumstances and to present his case with fairness and clarity, and we are truly thankful for the favourable outcome you achieved. This result has brought our family great relief and given my nephew the opportunity to learn from this experience and move forward in a positive direction. We will always be grateful for your expertise and the commitment you demonstrated throughout. Thank you once again for your outstanding support and advocacy. With warm appreciation, Indira

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Michael

Bark & Co represented me at my sentencing at Snaresbrook crown court , not only did they achieve an amazing reduction in my sentence, they offered me non stop support during the period before sentencing. Thank you again Ditesh Patel & Aseem for the outcome you provided. This legal team will go above and beyond to attend to your legal matters.

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Reviews

5.0 /5 231 Reviews
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What clients say about Bark & Co Solicitors Limited

The firm specialises in criminal defence, extradition and complex criminal matters, showing strong technical expertise and successful outcomes in high‑stakes cases. Clients praise thorough preparation, legal knowledge and effective advocacy that secured favourable results. Valued soft skills include clear, timely communication, empathy, dedication, reliability, accessibility and calm reassurance under pressure; teams are described as professional, supportive, hardworking and detail‑focused, going above and beyond to guide clients and families through stressful proceedings.

Highly professional
Very supportive
Clear communication
Knowledgeable lawyers
Great outcomes
Compassionate care
Thorough preparation
Always available
Trustworthy team
Attention to detail

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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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Ahk

Ahk

Today, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to Ditesh and Stephanie at Bark & Co. For almost seven years, I had a serious conspiracy case hanging over my head while remaining under investigation. The stress, anxiety, and uncertainty of living with such serious allegations for so long had a huge impact on my life. At one stage, the evidence appeared overwhelming, and I was seriously considering pleading guilty. Throughout this difficult period, Ditesh and Stephanie provided exceptional support, guidance, and reassurance. Thanks to their expertise and advice, I did not rush into making a decision that could have changed the course of my life. To my surprise and relief, before the matter officially reached Crown Court, the case was dismissed. The CPS has now formally dropped the case, allowing me to finally move forward with my life free from the stress and anxiety that had followed me for years. This experience also taught me an important lesson: Human expertises cannot compare to Chat GPT/ AI because when I asked these apps for advice I was told to go guilty and not fight the case due to overwhelming evidence against myself. So that goes to show AI/Chat GPT will not be replacing the jobs of serious experienced professionals ! Thank you again, Ditesh and Stephanie, for your professionalism, dedication, and support during one of the most challenging periods of my life. I will always be grateful for everything you did for me.

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nirmal

Simply the best of the best! Best law firm in London Ditesh Patel and all members of the team were amazing ! Use this firm with full confidence. Forget the rest Bark & Co are the best if I could leave 6 or 7 star I would ! I rest my case

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Emma Ann

Emma

Andreea represented me and was very helpful and made me feel at ease

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Paul

Were there for me at a very difficult time. Great company

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kamron

Natasha Jama. Vanessa Wiggins. Anna Wright. Amazing work, produced a strong defence in a short period of time with little to work with. can’t thank them enough

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