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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP

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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 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
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 / 19
Commercial Property 2 / 11
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 14
Family Law 1 / 18
Employment 1 / 100
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 12
Private Client Law 1 / 7
Dispute Resolution 2 / 56
Company & Commercial 2 / 16
Litigation 1 / 28
Immigration Law 1 / 27
Elder Law 1 / 14
Crime/ Criminal Defence 3 / 24
Banking 1 / 35
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 27
Business Law 1 / 9
Land Law 1 / 4
Professional Negligence 1 / 4
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 7
Construction 1 / 1
Corporate Law 1 / 31
Inheritance Law 1 / 17
Child Law 1 / 6
Asset Management 1 / 15
Company Law 1 / 30
Contract Law 1 / 43
International Arbitration Law 1 / 3
International Business Law 1 / 21
Consumer 2 / 15
Islamic Law 1 / 2
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 13
Commercial Law 1 / 3
Money & Tax 2 / 10
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 27
Charities 1 / 12
Clinical Negligence 2 / 14
Banking and Financial Law 1 / 22
Appeals Law 1 / 24
Compliance Law 1 / 16
Copyright Law 1 / 51
Healthcare Law 1 / 43
Administrative Law 1 / 17
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 34
Discrimination Law 1 / 14
Energy Law 1 / 2
Equality Law 1 / 30
Fraud Law 1 / 12
Government Investigations 1 / 9
Injunctions Law 1 / 19
Licensing Law 1 / 18
National Insurance Law 1 / 14
Occupational Health Law 1 / 10
Privacy Law 1 / 21
Trade Law 1 / 13
Travel Law 1 / 4
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 24
Civil Law 1 / 5
Communications Law 1 / 9
Customs Law 1 / 16
Driving offences 2 / 7
Economic Law 1 / 174
Energy & Transport 1 / 43
Enforcement Law 1 / 11
Financial Crime Law 1 / 10
Governance Law 1 / 7
Information Law 1 / 40
Infrastructure Law 1 / 13
International Trade Law 1 / 23
Maritime Law 1 / 5
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 70
Planning Law 1 / 6
Regulations 1 / 13
Regulatory Law 1 / 25
Retail Law 1 / 9
Sports Law 1 / 5
Tort Law 1 / 3
Utilities Law 1 / 8
White Collar Crime 1 / 12
Local 3 / 19
Housing & Property 494 / 4,772
Commercial Property 357 / 3,667
Wills, Trusts & Probate 303 / 3,763
Family Law 373 / 4,224
Employment 117 / 3,622
Commercial and Business Law 53 / 355
Private Client Law 64 / 305
Dispute Resolution 219 / 1,802
Company & Commercial 256 / 4,183
Litigation 107 / 892
Immigration Law 72 / 1,156
Elder Law 62 / 317
Crime/ Criminal Defence 209 / 2,142
Banking 86 / 1,032
Intellectual Property Law 46 / 625
Business Law 64 / 469
Land Law 103 / 1,322
Professional Negligence 169 / 1,298
Court of Protection and Deputyship 98 / 577
Construction 141 / 854
Corporate Law 73 / 843
Inheritance Law 74 / 680
Child Law 188 / 1,640
Asset Management 27 / 394
Company Law 70 / 970
Contract Law 78 / 1,426
International Arbitration Law 5 / 129
International Business Law 10 / 211
Consumer 292 / 4,415
Islamic Law 8 / 74
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 34 / 433
Commercial Law 38 / 185
Money & Tax 244 / 1,951
IT & Intellectual Property 126 / 1,114
Charities 90 / 767
Clinical Negligence 461 / 1,247
Banking and Financial Law 11 / 218
Appeals Law 44 / 849
Compliance Law 22 / 462
Copyright Law 25 / 522
Healthcare Law 21 / 357
Administrative Law 22 / 212
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 42 / 893
Discrimination Law 44 / 499
Energy Law 32 / 359
Equality Law 60 / 1,097
Fraud Law 52 / 514
Government Investigations 37 / 416
Injunctions Law 63 / 931
Licensing Law 52 / 501
National Insurance Law 52 / 422
Occupational Health Law 47 / 429
Privacy Law 27 / 514
Trade Law 8 / 166
Travel Law 12 / 124
Bribery and Corruption Law 21 / 411
Civil Law 26 / 66
Communications Law 6 / 53
Customs Law 10 / 121
Driving offences 164 / 626
Economic Law 4 / 223
Energy & Transport 50 / 511
Enforcement Law 40 / 576
Financial Crime Law 26 / 461
Governance Law 21 / 272
Information Law 13 / 339
Infrastructure Law 9 / 187
International Trade Law 4 / 118
Maritime Law 5 / 86
Pharmaceutical Law 3 / 95
Planning Law 55 / 585
Regulations 193 / 2,409
Regulatory Law 19 / 255
Retail Law 5 / 71
Sports Law 26 / 303
Tort Law 13 / 139
Utilities Law 2 / 75
White Collar Crime 25 / 204
National 487 / 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

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4.9 /5 105 Reviews
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What clients say about RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP

The firm specialises in property, probate, wills, lasting powers of attorney, family/financial settlements and litigation, with clear expertise in efficient case management and timely resolution. Clients praise technical proficiency, attention to detail and strong legal knowledge. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, clear and responsive communication, patience, practical support and a reassuring, friendly manner. Reviewers also highlight proactive follow-up, accessibility for clients with disabilities and a solutions‑orientated, diligent approach that makes complex or stressful matters feel well managed.

considered care
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supportive service
professional staff
clear communication
timely execution
friendly manner
knowledgeable team
efficient process
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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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Paul Woodman

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Will writing

Excellent service from start to finish. Efficient and good value. Charlotte was very professional, knowledgeable and understanding.

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We really appreciate your positive feedback. It is great to hear that Charlotte was able to support you effectively.

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Great Service

Contacted RIAA to update my will and other things. Charlotte and James provided an efficient, friendly service and the process was dealt with quickly. Much appreciated.

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Thank you for the kind words. We're delighted to hear that our team were able to support you successfully!

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Clear, friendly, helpful

Very efficient and helpful with arrangements for my will.

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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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Michael Constable

Wills, Tax and Trusts

The work was handled very efficiently and I was made to feel a valued client.

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We appreciate the kind feedback, Michael. We are thrilled that you had a positive experience with us.

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Annette

Annette

We contacted RIAA Barker Gillette to get our wills arranged. Herman was professional & helpful with all aspects of the process. He explained everything clearly, notified in writing everything we discussed & answered the many questions we had in a timely manner.

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Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that Herman provided you with professional and helpful service throughout the process. If you ever need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Pal

Housing & Property

Pal

Compare Ben Marks and Martin Alfreds with MJ and Pippen - the conveyancers dream team. Both Ben and Martin were amazing in assisting us with the completion of our first purchase. Martin was always accessible, understanding and prompt when dealing with our matter. Martin kept us within the loop at every stage of the transaction and always kept us at ease providing confidence throughout. I would highly recommend both Ben and Martin to anybody who require conveyancers to deal with their matters. They are both very professional and go above and beyond to make sure your needs and interests are well looked after. We can't thank Ben and Martin enough for their terrific work, thank you.

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Thank you for the fantastic review. We're delighted Ben and Martin provided such a seamless and professional service for your first purchase. Being compared to MJ and Pippen is high praise—they truly are a dream team! Congratulations on your new home, and thank you for choosing RIAA Barker Gillette UK.

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Nim

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Nim

I highly recommend James McMullan and his team. They all did a fantastic job with helping me through a particularly difficult family situation. They are extremely professional, caring, and experts in their field.

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Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We’re pleased to hear that James McMullan and the team were able to support you during a difficult time. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we’re glad we could help.

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Georgina

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Older People and LPAs

We used James McMullan and Charlotte Barbaroussis to have our Wills/LPAs amended. We felt that this process was a little more complex than usual. However, we were given suitable options in the present financial climate, to all questions asked and additional guidance on matters we had overlooked. We were kept informed of the process and contacted by Charlotte every step of the way and found her friendly, personable but polished, approachable and professional.

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us regarding the amendment of your Wills and LPAs. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that you found our services comprehensive and our options suitable for the current financial climate. It is particularly gratifying to know that Charlotte's consistent communication and professionalism left a positive impression. We strive to ensure our clients are well informed and supported throughout the process. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further assistance.

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4.9 /5 470 Reviews
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The firm specialises in property, probate, wills, lasting powers of attorney, family/financial settlements and litigation, with clear expertise in efficient case management and timely resolution. Clients praise technical proficiency, attention to detail and strong legal knowledge. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, clear and responsive communication, patience, practical support and a reassuring, friendly manner. Reviewers also highlight proactive follow-up, accessibility for clients with disabilities and a solutions‑orientated, diligent approach that makes complex or stressful matters feel well managed.

considered care
attention to detail
supportive service
professional staff
clear communication
timely execution
friendly manner
knowledgeable team
efficient process
compassionate approach

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Seamless experience…

My recent experience with RIAA Barker Gillette was exceptional. They provided considered care, attention to detail and I felt supported every step of the journey. This was my first time working with a solicitor and I was so impressed with the high level of attention to detail and so easy to consult with, no matter my questions. Would absolutely use them in the future and won’t hesitate to recommend to others. Thank you to Grayson, Kim and Karen.

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Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased our team made your first experience with a solicitor feel supportive and straightforward.

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Highly professional

Very professional & friendly throughout the whole process. Clear & concise in all communications. Highly recommended.

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Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that Karen and Grayson provided professional, friendly and clear support throughout. We really appreciate your recommendation.

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Professional and speedy

I'm extremely happy with the service provided by RIAA Barker Gillette. They were very professional; dealt with my matter at speed and were very accommodating with my disability. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again if I need a lawyer.

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Thank you for your kind review, Chey. We’re so pleased you were happy with the service and support provided.

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Thank you

I had a call with Pippa that was not only factual and to the point but also reassuring and very helpful. Would highly recommend.

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Thank you for your kind review. We’re so pleased to hear that Pippa’s advice was clear, reassuring and helpful.

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Chey “Shineyshi” Ray

Chey

I'm extremely happy with the service provided by RIAA Barker Gillette. They were very professional; dealt with my matter at speed and were very accommodating with my disability. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again if I need a lawyer.

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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

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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