Sarah
First class
I received first-class legal advice from David during a difficult period. He is calm, knowledgeable and a huge support. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
12 - 18 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8SL
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16%
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4.8/5
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4.9/5
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4.9/5
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4.8/5
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4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5
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Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd are accredited by
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Josiah-Lake Gardiner
Description
It is often said that an organisation’s values are its guiding principles which apply across the organisation and underpin how its work is carried out. That is no different for Josiah-Lake Gardiner in which its values are its basic beliefs about what really matters/what is really important for those that work there and those clients who are advised and assisted by its experienced team of family lawyers and it is that which guides how things are done and how things should be done.
Rankings by area of expertise
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Family Law
454 / 4,157
Dispute Resolution
941 / 1,793
Wills, Trusts & Probate
2587 / 3,713
Business Law
326 / 484
Child Law
902 / 1,643
Domestic Violence Law
307 / 896
Equality Law
582 / 1,075
Inheritance Law
596 / 695
Injunctions Law
521 / 921
International Law
207 / 372
Private International Law
87 / 131
National
1346 / 11,165
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Vanisha
Family Law
Professional, Compassionate and Truly Outstanding
I cannot recommend Rebecca and George highly enough. They handled my divorce case with the utmost professionalism, patience, compassion and understanding.
Meet the team of Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd
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Rebecca Gardiner
Solicitor
5.0
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18 Reviews
David Josiah-Lake
Solicitor
5.0
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7 Reviews
George Davies
Solicitor
5.0
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7 Reviews
Manisha Raja
Partner
5.0
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2 Reviews
Ruth Mabhula
Solicitor
4.0
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1 Reviews
Andrea Woelke
Consultant Solicitor
5.0
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1 Reviews
Contact & Locations - Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd
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) |
12 - 18 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8SL
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The firm specialises in divorce and complex financial/heritage-related family law, with particular expertise in strategic case handling and clear explanation of options. Clients praise their legal knowledge and efficient, confident representation. Valued soft skills include compassion, calmness, reassurance, clear communication, encouragement and a supportive, empowering manner that eases anxiety and keeps clients aligned with their priorities.
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The firm specialises in divorce and complex financial/heritage-related family law, with particular expertise in strategic case handling and clear explanation of options. Clients praise their legal knowledge and efficient, confident representation. Valued soft skills include compassion, calmness, reassurance, clear communication, encouragement and a supportive, empowering manner that eases anxiety and keeps clients aligned with their priorities.
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Vanisha
Family Law
Professional, Compassionate and Truly Outstanding
I cannot recommend Rebecca and George highly enough. They handled my divorce case with the utmost professionalism, patience, compassion and understanding. Throughout what was a very difficult time, they provided unwavering support, reassurance and guidance, making me feel genuinely cared for every step of the way. Their expertise, dedication and exemplary service were truly outstanding. I am immensely grateful for everything they have done for me and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone seeking exceptional legal representation. An outstanding team who are truly excellent at what they do.
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Thank you for placing your trust in Rebecca and George during such a challenging time, Vanisha. We’re pleased their guidance and thoughtful approach made a meaningful difference.
Tracey Maynard
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Thank you Manisha for giving me back my life!!!!
Manisha dealt with my case with empathy compassion and pure professionalism. Manisha achieved a successful outcome because she listened to me and converted my decisions into the best actions. I trusted every word and move made especially when dealing with my ex husband solicitors who were at times unaware of updated information and who were very challenging to deal with. I feel that Manisha not only saved me money by her knowledge of my case and quick responses but also my sanity as my case was already difficult without having to deal with the other side and their not so professional approach. Manisha supported me throughout the process and without her I don’t think I could have continued through to the end of the process….she has literally given me my life back and empowered me to return to the person I was before I was married and subsequently divorced. I thank her in my thoughts every day.
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Thank you, Tracey, for sharing such heartfelt feedback. We are pleased that Manisha was able to provide the guidance and support you needed during a challenging period. Your trust in her and appreciation of her work mean a great deal to the whole team.
Davina
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Manisha
I was recommended to Manisha by a friend, and from the moment I spoke with her, I knew I was in safe hands. I’d spoken with a couple of lawyers beforehand, but none of them made me feel truly supported or understood the way Manisha instantly did. She was honest, knowledgeable, and refreshingly straightforward, all while maintaining a kind, friendly demeanour that put me at ease. I genuinely felt she had my back, and that made all the difference. I’ve said I would use Manisha again, but realistically, I will never get married again so hopefully I will not have the need too. Still, I would absolutely recommend her to anyone. She’s exceptional.
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Thank you for the fantastic feedback, Davina! Manisha will be thrilled to hear how much her honest, straightforward, and caring approach meant to you. We love your humour regarding future marriage, too! Thank you for trusting us and for recommending Manisha to others.
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Good advice and care
Rebecca made a difficult situation easier through her fair, honest and friendly approach. I felt I had a strong and supportive advisor in my corner as my wife and I worked through an amicable divorce settlement. I was tested on a few occasions and Rebecca's wisdom and firm advice (at times) held me to account so I, as did my wife receive a fair split based on our different situations. Rebecca was always quick to respond and went above and beyond with follow-up points when finalising my case..
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're very pleased to hear that Rebecca’s honest and friendly approach helped make a difficult situation easier for you and your wife. It’s wonderful to know you felt supported and well-advised throughout the divorce process, and that Rebecca’s timely responses and follow-ups made a positive difference. Thank you again for recommending our service.
Rita
Family Law
Guidance and Encouragement When I Needed It Most
Ruth was an exceptional support throughout my divorce process. At a time when I felt overwhelmed and discouraged, she guided me with clarity, compassion, and professionalism. Her reassurance and steady encouragement kept my spirits up when I needed it most. She handled every aspect of my case with confidence and care, and I am deeply grateful for her expertise and kindness.
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Thank you, Rita, for your thoughtful feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Ruth was able to provide guidance and support during such a challenging time, and we truly appreciate your kind words about her professionalism and care.
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Sarah
Sarah
David was a calm and knowledgeable voice during a difficult time. He offered first class legal advice and I had complete confidence in his directions. I would have no hesitation in recommending him and Josiah-Lake Gardiner.
Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd
Thank you for your kind words, Sarah. We’re pleased David could provide reassurance and first-class advice during a challenging time.
Anthony
Anthony
Solicitor advised me to input Form A and statement Informantion into MyHMCTS but is only allow solicitor to input which is wrong . And then advise me sgain to send the documents into local Court but again is wrong. I'm not sure if this solicitor is doing the job right or not . The whole process is me and my former spouse to do it online and all does the film done to us is send some of the forms to us to fill in but not helping us to input into MyHMCTS. Yes the Fee quite cheap, only cost 1.8k plus the court fee but the Film is not doing much either.
Mandeep
Mandeep
After using a firm before this i fast realised josiah lake gardiner are a cut above the rest. David at the firm is brilliant and knows family law inside out and guided me to get the best possible outcome. Would highly recommend
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