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Kinetic Business Centre, Theobald Street, Borehamwood, Hertford, Hertfordshire, WD6 4PJ

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Kinetic Business Centre, Theobald Street, Borehamwood, Hertford, Hertfordshire, WD6 4PJ

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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
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 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP
Trading names:
RIAA Barker Gillette incorporating Tibber Marks

Description

RIAA Barker Gillette UK is a multi-service West End Law Firm offering specialist tailored advice to businesses and individuals across London and beyond. We pride ourselves on our approachability and the accessibility of our partners to their clients. Our practice encompasses company and commercial, dispute resolution, employment, family, private client and real estate services. Find out how we can help you today.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
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

RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP
Trading names:
RIAA Barker Gillette incorporating Tibber Marks

Description

RIAA Barker Gillette UK is a multi-service West End Law Firm offering specialist tailored advice to businesses and individuals across London and beyond. We pride ourselves on our approachability and the accessibility of our partners to their clients. Our practice encompasses company and commercial, dispute resolution, employment, family, private client and real estate services. Find out how we can help you today.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 2 / 13
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 12
Employment 1 / 12
Family Law 1 / 15
Dispute Resolution 1 / 35
Commercial Property 2 / 11
Private Client Law 1 / 1
Company & Commercial 2 / 15
Litigation 1 / 2
Elder Law 1 / 6
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 2
Business Law 1 / 6
Inheritance Law 1 / 4
Land Law 1 / 1
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 11
Professional Negligence 1 / 4
Immigration Law 1 / 2
Asset Management 1 / 11
Child Law 1 / 4
Construction 1 / 1
Company Law 1 / 23
Contract Law 1 / 2
Money & Tax 2 / 10
Banking 1 / 37
Charities 1 / 1
Consumer 2 / 15
Corporate Law 1 / 22
Crime/ Criminal Defence 4 / 26
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 12
International Arbitration Law 1 / 1
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 8
Appeals Law 1 / 2
Clinical Negligence 2 / 14
Commercial Law 1 / 1
Healthcare Law 1 / 5
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 5
International Business Law 1 / 6
Administrative Law 1 / 4
Compliance Law 1 / 2
Copyright Law 1 / 51
Discrimination Law 1 / 10
Equality Law 1 / 6
Fraud Law 1 / 2
Injunctions Law 1 / 2
Licensing Law 1 / 10
Banking and Financial Law 1 / 3
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 2
Civil Law 1 / 1
Communications Law 1 / 6
Customs Law 1 / 13
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 21
Driving offences 2 / 5
Economic Law 1 / 2
Energy & Transport 1 / 3
Energy Law 1 / 6
Enforcement Law 1 / 11
Financial Crime Law 1 / 3
Governance Law 1 / 1
Government Investigations 1 / 9
Information Law 1 / 11
Infrastructure Law 1 / 1
International Trade Law 1 / 1
Islamic Law 1 / 1
Maritime Law 1 / 2
National Insurance Law 1 / 11
Occupational Health Law 1 / 1
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 3
Planning Law 1 / 6
Privacy Law 1 / 10
Regulations 1 / 13
Regulatory Law 1 / 8
Retail Law 1 / 1
Sports Law 1 / 11
Tort Law 1 / 1
Trade Law 1 / 1
Travel Law 1 / 1
Utilities Law 1 / 2
White Collar Crime 1 / 6
Local 3 / 19
Housing & Property 463 / 4,769
Wills, Trusts & Probate 286 / 3,760
Employment 111 / 3,621
Family Law 338 / 4,221
Dispute Resolution 195 / 1,801
Commercial Property 340 / 3,667
Private Client Law 51 / 297
Company & Commercial 247 / 4,185
Litigation 81 / 878
Elder Law 49 / 314
Court of Protection and Deputyship 74 / 575
Business Law 51 / 459
Inheritance Law 73 / 676
Land Law 100 / 1,321
Commercial and Business Law 45 / 348
Professional Negligence 151 / 1,297
Immigration Law 53 / 1,147
Asset Management 26 / 392
Child Law 127 / 1,638
Construction 128 / 856
Company Law 68 / 969
Contract Law 79 / 1,427
Money & Tax 247 / 1,951
Banking 75 / 1,031
Charities 104 / 770
Consumer 266 / 4,416
Corporate Law 65 / 842
Crime/ Criminal Defence 222 / 2,139
Intellectual Property Law 39 / 623
International Arbitration Law 5 / 129
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 30 / 425
Appeals Law 43 / 844
Clinical Negligence 327 / 1,246
Commercial Law 29 / 176
Healthcare Law 23 / 356
IT & Intellectual Property 140 / 1,113
International Business Law 8 / 209
Administrative Law 17 / 209
Compliance Law 21 / 461
Copyright Law 25 / 522
Discrimination Law 33 / 496
Equality Law 63 / 1,097
Fraud Law 33 / 514
Injunctions Law 62 / 932
Licensing Law 33 / 500
Banking and Financial Law 9 / 216
Bribery and Corruption Law 19 / 411
Civil Law 21 / 59
Communications Law 3 / 53
Customs Law 7 / 121
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 42 / 894
Driving offences 157 / 623
Economic Law 5 / 223
Energy & Transport 48 / 511
Energy Law 24 / 359
Enforcement Law 41 / 574
Financial Crime Law 29 / 461
Governance Law 16 / 273
Government Investigations 23 / 417
Information Law 13 / 338
Infrastructure Law 9 / 188
International Trade Law 4 / 118
Islamic Law 6 / 74
Maritime Law 4 / 86
National Insurance Law 38 / 423
Occupational Health Law 35 / 428
Pharmaceutical Law 3 / 95
Planning Law 43 / 585
Privacy Law 23 / 515
Regulations 184 / 2,413
Regulatory Law 20 / 256
Retail Law 4 / 71
Sports Law 18 / 302
Tort Law 13 / 138
Trade Law 8 / 165
Travel Law 9 / 125
Utilities Law 2 / 75
White Collar Crime 22 / 203
National 470 / 11,165

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Abraham Levy

Housing & Property

Residential Sales and Purchases

"I have been in the property industry for over 20 years and have dealt with many firms, however, my experience with RIAA Barker Gillette was nothing short of outstanding."

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Jonathan

Housing & Property

Professional, prompt and quality services

"The team were friendly and approachable, responding to emails/phone calls promptly - sometimes multiple times within the same day and even while on leave at times! They were professional and kept me well-informed throughout the process,"

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Contact & Locations - RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP

Opening hours

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

Kinetic Business Centre, Theobald Street, Borehamwood, Hertford, Hertfordshire, WD6 4PJ

Reviews

4.9 /5 25 Reviews
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What clients say about RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP

The firm specialises in wills, probate, property transactions and litigation, family matters, settlement agreements and dispute resolution, with strong technical knowledge and efficient, timely execution. Clients praise clear, practical legal explanations, attention to detail and persistence in achieving outcomes. Valued soft skills include warmth, empathy and sensitivity, patient communication, responsiveness, professionalism, and a reassuring, friendly manner that reduces stress. Clients also highlight proactive follow‑up, reliability and a solutions‑orientated, diligent approach that delivers good value and confidence throughout complex matters.

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David

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Customer service experience

Personable and comprehensive legal advice and support given in a comprehensible way.

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Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that Herman provided an excellent and personalised service with clear advice. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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Alexander

Company & Commercial

DRL Emerdata v Nix & Nix v DRL and Emerdata

I cannot recommend RIAA Barker Gillette (RGB) Solicitors highly enough. Their exceptional skill, dedication, and strategic brilliance secured a truly remarkable legal victory for me in one of the most challenging and high-stakes cases imaginable. The case stemmed from the collapse of Cambridge Analytica in 2018, a company that had gained global notoriety following its involvement in the 2016 Trump presidential campaign. The claimants—billionaire-backed Dynamo Recoveries Ltd. and Emerdata Ltd.—sought damages from me, alleging breaches of fiduciary and statutory duties as well as misrepresentations. Additionally, there was my own cross-claim, which was also heard during the trial. These were immensely well-resourced parties, spending an estimated £10-15 million on a formidable, full-time legal team comprising numerous solicitors, junior and senior Counsel. Despite the staggering imbalance in resources, RGB Solicitors rose to the challenge, delivering a stunning “David vs. Goliath” victory. Not only did all the claimants’ claims fail, but my cross-claim succeeded—a result that felt almost inconceivable at the outset of this protracted legal battle. What sets RGB apart is their ability to devise and execute superior legal strategies under extreme budgetary constraints. Operating on a shoestring budget compared to the claimants, their team demonstrated unmatched professionalism, innovation, and resilience. Throughout the seven-year litigation, the claimants made successive applications, all of which RGB successfully defended against. The ultimate judgment was not just a victory for me but a testament to RGB’s extraordinary expertise and determination. They left no stone unturned, always keeping me informed and confident even in the face of overwhelming odds. If you are looking for a legal team with the intellect, tenacity, and creativity to deliver results—no matter how formidable the opposition—RGB Solicitors should be your first choice.

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Thank you for your incredibly kind and detailed review. We are delighted that we could achieve such a significant outcome for you in what was undoubtedly a complex and high-stakes case. Your trust in RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP throughout this journey has been truly valued, and it was our privilege to stand by your side. This result underscores our commitment to delivering innovative, strategic, and resourceful legal representation for our clients, regardless of the challenges faced. Your acknowledgement of our dedication and expertise means a great deal to our team. Thank you for sharing your experience and for your heartfelt recommendation.

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Richard Newton

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Company & Commercial

Founder shares sale in partial exit

I was advised by Victoria over many years in a complicated environment as a founder director and shareholder. When a partial exit became possible due to a significant investment in the firm Victoria provided excellent advice and a calm head to help me achieve the best result.

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Thank you for your kind words. Supporting you through such an important and complex process was a pleasure. We're glad we could help you navigate the challenges and achieve a successful outcome.

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Maximilian

Company & Commercial

Excellent advise & pragmatism combined

Working with RIAA and especially with the attorney mentioned below has every since been very satisfying and pleasurable. They quickly analyse and come up with rapid feedback combining the necessary sensitivity, competence and pragmatism for each case.

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Thank you for your positive feedback. We're thrilled to hear that your experience with our team has been satisfying and effective. It's our goal to provide prompt, sensitive, and pragmatic advice, and we're glad we could meet your expectations.

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Jenny

Company & Commercial

Excellent!

Evangelos Kyveris has worked for me in several occasions and I was impressed by his work ethic, professionalism and knowledge. I can’t recommend him enough, he is an excellent negotiator and will definitely get the deal over the line with the best possible results for his clients.

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We appreciate the positive feedback you've left for Evangelos, he really is great and I'm sure he very much looks forward to working with you in the future.

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Nika Franke-Matthecka

Nika

We had an excellent experience working with Michael Davies and his team on the sale of our property. They were efficient, knowledgeable, and highly diligent throughout the entire process. Communication was always prompt and clear, which made what can often be a stressful experience feel very well managed. What stood out most was their commitment even after completion — they continued to follow up on outstanding matters and ensured everything was fully finalised, even a year later. That level of care and professionalism is rare and very much appreciated. I would highly recommend their services.

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NA

Company & Commercial

Corporate and Commercial

Professional team, sufficient skills and knowledge, service mind and risk oriented approach.

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Muhammad Kashif - Lucky Renewables

Company & Commercial

Projects and Project Finance

Evangelos has been very helpful, explaining things in a simplied manner. I apreciate his time and look forward to work with him in future.

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Richard Newton

Company & Commercial

Corporate and Commercial

Ever since I began working with Barker Gillette I've always found I receive excellent support and advice and several times the sage guidance, on a wide range of situations, has me saved time, money, complication and stress. The firm takes a long term view of its client relationships and this fosters a winning partnership across multiple dimensions.

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Corporate and Commercial

Excellent law firm. All services I received were very professional yet very easy to understand and I was very happy with the outcome as well as the cost. I can't recommend RIAA Barker Gillette enough, outstanding.

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4.9 /5 463 Reviews
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The firm specialises in wills, probate, property transactions and litigation, family matters, settlement agreements and dispute resolution, with strong technical knowledge and efficient, timely execution. Clients praise clear, practical legal explanations, attention to detail and persistence in achieving outcomes. Valued soft skills include warmth, empathy and sensitivity, patient communication, responsiveness, professionalism, and a reassuring, friendly manner that reduces stress. Clients also highlight proactive follow‑up, reliability and a solutions‑orientated, diligent approach that delivers good value and confidence throughout complex matters.

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Inspired confidence

Charlotte was assured and thorough, as well as being friendly and warm.

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We’re delighted to hear that Charlotte was able to support you so well. Thank you for taking the time to share such kind feedback.

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Charlotte is great

Charlotte Barbaroussis has been efficient, professional and clear at all times.

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We are so pleased to hear that Charlotte was able to support you during this time. Thank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback.

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Linda Grant

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LPA PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS/ HEALTH AND WELFARE UPDATE

This update was carried out in a timely fashion and in detail. Many thanks to Charlotte Barbaroussis.

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Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear Charlotte was able to provide the support and guidance you needed, and we truly appreciate you sharing your experience.

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Boundary Wall dispute

Although (for complex, not relevant) reasons this matter never reached the point of either negotiations or a court case, Barker Gillette staff provided us with excellent support. I would certainly go back to them in the event of future susch disputes

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Excellent suppy

Karen supported me through a difficult time with warmth and professionalism. She made the entire process as smooth as possible, responding quickly to communication and giving clear advice. I would highly recommend Karen should anyone I know find themselves in a similar situation.

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Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you had a positive experience with Karen, and we appreciate your recommendation.

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Nika Franke-Matthecka

Nika

We had an excellent experience working with Michael Davies and his team on the sale of our property. They were efficient, knowledgeable, and highly diligent throughout the entire process. Communication was always prompt and clear, which made what can often be a stressful experience feel very well managed. What stood out most was their commitment even after completion — they continued to follow up on outstanding matters and ensured everything was fully finalised, even a year later. That level of care and professionalism is rare and very much appreciated. I would highly recommend their services.

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Prasanna Sooriakumaran

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Really good esp at dealing with the company who tried to overplay their hand - highly recommend

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Amish Bristol

Amish

Absolutely brilliant, fast, professional, clear and delivered a robust service. Recent mortgage oversight from Ben Marks and Anne was superbly dealt with and I intend on moving all my business to them. For a big firm they really do pay attention to detail. Great service and worked around the clock to deliver! HIGHLY recommended, tried and tested and didn't let me down!

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stuart

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Review: RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP I rarely leave reviews, but feel it is important to share our experience in a measured and factual way. Our residents’ company instructed Barker Gillette in relation to a complex, multi-leaseholder redevelopment matter. Over a period of more than two years, the file passed through four different solicitors, which resulted in repeated loss of continuity, shifting approaches, and prolonged delays. Communication was inconsistent, at times withheld. At critical stages there were long periods with little or no proactive engagement, and requests for coordinated meetings with other professional advisers were declined. In a transaction involving twelve individual leaseholders, this lack of joined-up communication had a material impact on confidence and engagement. On several occasions we sought line managers assistance, promises made, none kept. A key communication issued to all leaseholders in November 2025 focused heavily on risks while omitting important contextual benefits and contained many factual inaccuracies. Although a revised note was issued later, the damage to confidence had already been done. Attempts to address this constructively were unsuccessful. We raised a formal complaint with the firm. Unfortunately, none of our concerns were upheld, despite the evident breakdown in trust and service. As a result, we have taken the matter to the Legal Ombudsman and are considering further regulatory steps. This review is not written lightly. Complex matters require consistency, careful communication, and strong supervision. In our experience, these elements were lacking, and we were ultimately unable to continue working with the firm.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience in such detail. We appreciate your feedback and note your comments.

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Family Law

Found Pippa through a personal recommendation and she is wonderful. Offered so much wonderful advice, answered every question and is just the calm, pragmatic person I need as I'm navigating potential legalities

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that Pippa provided such a positive experience and was able to support you successfully.

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