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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

4.8
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
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 / 14
Commercial Property 2 / 10
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 12
Family Law 1 / 18
Employment 1 / 10
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 1
Private Client Law 1 / 7
Dispute Resolution 1 / 35
Company & Commercial 2 / 16
Litigation 1 / 2
Immigration Law 1 / 30
Elder Law 1 / 2
Banking 1 / 3
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 3
Crime/ Criminal Defence 4 / 7
Business Law 1 / 6
Land Law 1 / 4
Professional Negligence 1 / 4
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 7
Construction 1 / 1
Corporate Law 1 / 2
Inheritance Law 1 / 17
Child Law 1 / 6
Asset Management 1 / 11
Company Law 1 / 3
Contract Law 1 / 24
International Business Law 1 / 21
Consumer 2 / 14
International Arbitration Law 1 / 1
Islamic Law 1 / 1
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 1
Commercial Law 1 / 1
Money & Tax 2 / 8
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 7
Charities 1 / 1
Clinical Negligence 2 / 14
Banking and Financial Law 1 / 6
Appeals Law 1 / 22
Compliance Law 1 / 14
Copyright Law 1 / 2
Healthcare Law 1 / 5
Administrative Law 1 / 28
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 22
Discrimination Law 1 / 3
Energy Law 1 / 1
Equality Law 1 / 18
Fraud Law 1 / 10
Government Investigations 1 / 10
Injunctions Law 1 / 19
Licensing Law 1 / 2
National Insurance Law 1 / 2
Occupational Health Law 1 / 10
Privacy Law 1 / 12
Trade Law 1 / 1
Travel Law 1 / 2
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 5
Civil Law 1 / 5
Communications Law 1 / 1
Customs Law 1 / 1
Driving offences 2 / 5
Economic Law 1 / 4
Energy & Transport 1 / 3
Enforcement Law 1 / 2
Financial Crime Law 1 / 17
Governance Law 1 / 1
Information Law 1 / 7
Infrastructure Law 1 / 1
International Trade Law 1 / 2
Maritime Law 1 / 2
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 3
Planning Law 1 / 1
Regulations 1 / 9
Regulatory Law 1 / 8
Retail Law 1 / 6
Sports Law 1 / 11
Tort Law 1 / 1
Utilities Law 1 / 2
White Collar Crime 1 / 6
Local 3 / 19
Housing & Property 463 / 4,769
Commercial Property 340 / 3,667
Wills, Trusts & Probate 286 / 3,761
Family Law 338 / 4,221
Employment 111 / 3,621
Commercial and Business Law 45 / 348
Private Client Law 51 / 297
Dispute Resolution 195 / 1,801
Company & Commercial 247 / 4,185
Litigation 81 / 878
Immigration Law 53 / 1,147
Elder Law 49 / 314
Banking 75 / 1,031
Intellectual Property Law 39 / 623
Crime/ Criminal Defence 222 / 2,139
Business Law 51 / 459
Land Law 100 / 1,321
Professional Negligence 151 / 1,297
Court of Protection and Deputyship 74 / 575
Construction 128 / 856
Corporate Law 65 / 842
Inheritance Law 73 / 676
Child Law 127 / 1,638
Asset Management 26 / 392
Company Law 68 / 969
Contract Law 79 / 1,427
International Business Law 8 / 209
Consumer 266 / 4,416
International Arbitration Law 5 / 129
Islamic Law 6 / 74
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 30 / 425
Commercial Law 29 / 176
Money & Tax 247 / 1,952
IT & Intellectual Property 140 / 1,113
Charities 104 / 770
Clinical Negligence 327 / 1,246
Banking and Financial Law 9 / 216
Appeals Law 43 / 844
Compliance Law 21 / 461
Copyright Law 25 / 522
Healthcare Law 23 / 356
Administrative Law 17 / 209
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 42 / 894
Discrimination Law 33 / 496
Energy Law 24 / 359
Equality Law 63 / 1,097
Fraud Law 33 / 514
Government Investigations 23 / 417
Injunctions Law 62 / 932
Licensing Law 33 / 500
National Insurance Law 38 / 423
Occupational Health Law 35 / 428
Privacy Law 23 / 515
Trade Law 8 / 165
Travel Law 9 / 125
Bribery and Corruption Law 19 / 411
Civil Law 21 / 59
Communications Law 3 / 53
Customs Law 7 / 121
Driving offences 157 / 623
Economic Law 5 / 223
Energy & Transport 48 / 511
Enforcement Law 41 / 574
Financial Crime Law 29 / 461
Governance Law 16 / 273
Information Law 13 / 338
Infrastructure Law 9 / 188
International Trade Law 4 / 118
Maritime Law 4 / 86
Pharmaceutical Law 3 / 95
Planning Law 43 / 585
Regulations 184 / 2,413
Regulatory Law 20 / 256
Retail Law 4 / 71
Sports Law 18 / 302
Tort Law 13 / 138
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 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

Reviews

4.8 /5 36 Reviews
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What clients say about RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP

The firm is praised for expertise across probate, wills and LPA, property sales and conveyancing, property litigation, financial and settlement agreements, leaseholder/development matters and dispute resolution. Clients value professionalism, efficiency and clear, timely communication, along with legal knowledge and attention to detail. Soft skills highlighted include warmth, empathy, responsiveness, patience, practicality and a friendly, reassuring manner. Reviewers also note persistence, strategic advocacy and continued post‑completion care, making clients feel supported through stressful or complex matters.

prompt service
professional
friendly staff
clear communication
efficient handling
knowledgeable advice
compassionate care
timely updates
attention to detail
reliable follow-up

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Sharla Munian

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Outstanding Legal Support and a Brilliant Result

I cannot recommend Riaa, Baker and Gillette highly enough. My solicitor supported me throughout a very challenging property litigation matter, and thanks to her expertise, dedication, and strategic approach, we achieved a successful outcome. From the very beginning, my solicitor was professional, thorough, and incredibly reassuring. She took the time to explain every stage of the process clearly, ensuring I felt informed and confident in the decisions being made. Her attention to detail and strong advocacy were evident throughout, and she handled complex issues with both skill and determination. What truly stood out was her commitment and responsiveness — she was always available to answer questions and provided honest, practical advice when I needed it most. Property litigation can be stressful, but having such experienced solicitor on my side made all the difference. I am extremely grateful for her hard work and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of an exceptional solicitor.

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We’re so pleased to hear that Pippa was able to support you so positively. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback.

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Employment

Settlement Sorted

Grayson was great. Efficient and friendly with all aspects of the support provided. We worked well together and achieved a positive outcome. Recommended.

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N Smith

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Settlement negotiations

Patrick has been excellent throughout this process, guiding me swiftly and helpfully to completion.

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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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Guiding light in legal challenges

Karen Cole and Patrick Simpson embody the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. They fully grasp every detail of my case and apply their legal expertise strategically to real world challenges, with an unwavering commitment to my best interests. Patrick’s guidance transformed a stressful process into a reassuring journey. His clear and strategic advice built trust and eased my anxiety at every turn. Stay golden!

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the wonderful feedback you have given us, and we're thrilled that you had a great experience with our team.

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C Smith

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Probate

As executor of a will it was a relief for a solicitor to act on my behalf as though no disputes it was still a lengthy and complex process. It was dealt with mostly by Charlotte B. who kept me informed at all times. She explained the process clearly and was able to answer any questions I had. She responded to any queries in a timely fashion.

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Thank you for your review. We're glad Charlotte was able to guide you through the process and keep you informed every step of the way. If you ever require assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Althia

Althia

Laura St Gallay; excellent, competent knowledgeable and professional Thank you for going into battle for me in what was a messy litigation situation

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Marlon

Martin and Laura have been absolutely fantastic, cannot recommend them enough. We encountered challenges with the other party's solicitor and it just highlights the importance of instructing people who actually care and know what they're doing. They are professional, friendly, so responsive and committed to achieving the desired outcome for their clients. Thank you so much!

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Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Martin and Laura. Our team is dedicated to providing a professional, responsive, and client-focused service, and it’s wonderful to know that their commitment made a difference. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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Jonathan

Overall a very positive experience with this firm, they were friendly and communicative, responding to emails/calls promptly and sometimes multiple times within the same day! The team were thorough and made sure I clearly understood the information and outcomes of the process before proceeding so I was comfortable that I had a good handle one what was going on at all times. I would definitely recommend them to others and will be using them again for any further legal needs I have.

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Thank you so much for your review. We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience with our team and felt well-informed and supported throughout the process. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're grateful for your recommendation. We look forward to assisting you with any future legal needs.

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Mr Wilding

Employment

Employment

My Employment termination dispute was handled with great professionalism. The team knew exactly how to deal with the issue and the result was beyond my expectations

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We are delighted to hear that your employment dispute was handled professionally and that our team's expertise exceeded your expectations. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and we are pleased that we could assist you effectively. Should you require any further assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Employment

Employment

The firm acted for me in an employment matter where the issues were as much practical as legal. The advice given was thorough and clear, marrying black letter law to the practicalities. This helped me greatly in achieving a satisfactory outcome

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4.9 /5 465 Reviews
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What clients say about RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP

The firm is praised for expertise across probate, wills and LPA, property sales and conveyancing, property litigation, financial and settlement agreements, leaseholder/development matters and dispute resolution. Clients value professionalism, efficiency and clear, timely communication, along with legal knowledge and attention to detail. Soft skills highlighted include warmth, empathy, responsiveness, patience, practicality and a friendly, reassuring manner. Reviewers also note persistence, strategic advocacy and continued post‑completion care, making clients feel supported through stressful or complex matters.

prompt service
professional
friendly staff
clear communication
efficient handling
knowledgeable advice
compassionate care
timely updates
attention to detail
reliable follow-up

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Anonymous

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TRUST'S

VERY HELPFUL SERVICE WHICH SOLVED OUR PROBLEM

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Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased James was able to help resolve the matter and provide the support you needed.

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Probate

We used Patrice Lawrence to deal with our parents’ probate and she handled the case promptly, professionally and with the respect due for a matter of this nature

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Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased Patrice was able to support you with professionalism, care and sensitivity during such an important matter.

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Inspired confidence

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

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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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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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Nika Franke-Matthecka

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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

Prasanna

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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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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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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