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How Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd Compares

Value for money

This firm - 95%
National Average
Poor Competitive Excellent

Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 0%
Overpriced 22%
About Right 77%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 96%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 96%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    53
  • Very Good

    0
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    2

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
RP

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RP

April 03, 2024

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Thoughtful and Effective

David is a sensible, kind and fair lawyer. First class legal advice, result minded, honest and focused on as amicable a resolution as possible. Able to handle complex and sizeable cases, whilst maintaining healthy and cordial communication throughout.

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Could not have wished for a better outcome

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Could not have wished for a better outcome

January 27, 2024

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Could not have wished for a better outcome

Divorce can be both expensive and painful, instructing the right Solicitor is imperative, Rebecca Gardiner was recommended to me by a Barrister friend and whilst I had not previously used her practice it was clear from our first meeting this was not a Solicitor looking to make a one off killing.

Rebecca was extremely practical and guided me through the various options and at the same time spoke to my wife in a conciliatory manner explaining the proceedings but also advising that at some stage she needed to obtain independent advice.

I was very pleased with the overall outcome and have no hesitation in recommending Rebecca

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Family law

Anonymous

January 04, 2024

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Honest and Supportive

A massive thank you to Rebecca Gardiner for making the past year as painless as possible - from the first appointment to discuss divorce proceedings and financial settlements to the final consent order. Professional, honest and supportive throughout the process with due consideration of my circumstances and challenges.

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Lin

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Lin

October 16, 2023

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Great support during divorce

David was warm and offered sensible solutions while he worked on my divorce case. Communication was clear and reassuring. Would recommend.

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Helen Kourti

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Divorce

Helen Kourti

October 10, 2023

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Divorce

I am very happy with Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd. My lawyer David Josiah-Lake was very professional with a caring and personal touch during a horrid and stressful time. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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Joanna Khabaz

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Joanna Khabaz

October 06, 2023

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Thank you

David was a pleasure to work with and handled matter in a professional manner. Calm, collected, fair and supportive throughout. Thank you for all your help and seeing the matter to an end.

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Asma Asaf

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Asma Asaf

October 04, 2023

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Couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor

I have so many good things to say that I don’t know where to begin? From the very start Rebecca’s approach had a personal touch to her professionalism. When you’re taking a tough decision, like a divorce, you need somebody empathic to understand what you went through which eventually led to that decision and Rebecca definitely is very empathic. I would also like to mention Ayush, who was assisting Rebecca with my case, and was equally nice and professional. I cannot thank Rebecca and Ayush enough for all they’ve done for me, they gave the best advice, they were very comforting during my moments of anxiety and never failed to respond even on their days off. This is enough to show their dedication to their clients. Thank you so much for all your efforts during my case. Ever so grateful 🙏🏼

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OB

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OB

October 03, 2023

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Simply Brilliant! A good team to have on your side.

Was stuck in a merry -go -round of a divorce proceeding for many years until a good friend recommended Josiah- lake Gardiner. My first call with Rebecca a few days before Christmas in 2022 provided the relief and opportunity for me to breathe for the first time in many years. Rebecca instantly put my mind at rest and was always positive about the outcome even during really difficult times. Rebecca brought the human touch to the matter and George Davies was equally amazing. I am grateful to both Rebecca and George for a really personal service and an opportunity for me and my two children to finally move on with our lives.

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Danny Donovan

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Danny Donovan

September 12, 2023

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Divorce proceedings

I have nothing but praise for the way that George Davies handled my case. He was with a different company when my case first started. But due to how efficient he was, I was prepared to stick by him and move across to his new company, halfway through my case. This turned out to be the best decision I could have made and I was more than happy with my overall outcome. I would fully recommend using George Davis as your solicitor and Josiah-lake Gardiner Ltd are lucky to have him working there.

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Irina

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Divorce

Irina

June 26, 2023

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Highly knowledgeable, efficient and professional solicitor

From the initial consultation to the final resolution of my case, Rebecca's professionalism, expertise, and compassionate approach were truly remarkable.
Throughout the entire process, Rebecca demonstrated an exceptional understanding of family law, providing me with expert guidance and advice tailored to my specific circumstances. Rebecca possessed a deep knowledge of the legal system and was able to navigate it efficiently, ensuring that my rights were protected and that the process moved forward smoothly.
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging experience, but Rebecca's compassionate demeanor and reassuring presence helped me feel supported and understood.
In addition to the legal expertise, open lines of communication were maintained throughout and calls and emails were returned promptly. Rebecca ensured that I remained well-informed and involved in decision-making processes, which greatly contributed to my peace of mind throughout the entire journey.
I wholeheartedly recommend Rebecca to anyone seeking reliable legal representation during divorce proceedings. Her exceptional skills, compassionate approach, and unwavering commitment to her clients make her an invaluable asset in navigating the complexities of divorce law.

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At Josiah-Lake Gardiner, we put the needs of the clients first. We will expertly guide you through the process involved in resolving your issue (whether through the courts or by way of the available non-court-based resolution options), acknowledging always that no two cases are the same, just as no two relationships are the same. Our experienced team of solicitors will always endeavour to minimise the potential emotional distress of relationship breakdown on all members of the family, with particular emphasis on assisting clients to minimise, as much as it is possible to do, the emotional impact on any children of the family. Our aim is to always achieve the very best for each client.

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Personal areas of law

  • Family Law
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
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