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How RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 96%
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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 RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

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  • 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 1%
About Right 98%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 99%
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You can use this data to see how RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

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"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 99%
No 1%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP 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 RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP 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 99%
No 1%

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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.

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

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    381
  • Very Good

    19
  • Average

    3
  • Poor

    3
  • Awful

    2

Overall experience

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

Jeremy

August 06, 2025

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Professional and Efficient

I recently sold my house with RIAA Barker Gillette and was thoroughly impressed. They provided exceptional support and truly had my best interests at heart throughout the entire process. Their proactive approach ensured all parties stayed on track, and they consistently drove the sale forward to a successful completion.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

August 06, 2025

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Family Tax Saving Review Package

Had meetings with Charlotte who was extremely helpful and knowledgable in Tax Planning and Savings. Very happy to recommend!

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Tony Keegan

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Tony Keegan

August 05, 2025

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Estate Distribution

Firm dealt extremely well with the completion of my Aunt's complicated estate. Nothing was too much trouble and they dealt efficiently with all aspects of the estate.

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John Conaghan

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John Conaghan

August 04, 2025

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Dealing with a complicated estate

From day one we were provided with comprehensive details in a very professional manner, always received very prompt and detailed responses and were kept up to date throughout the entire process, very efficient firm and would strongly recommend, many thanks to Charlotte and James in particular

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Anat

Anat

July 29, 2025

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Residential Sales and Purchases

We recently completed the very complicated sale of our flat, and I genuinely don't know how we'd have managed without Laura's support. She was absolutely brilliant throughout - incredibly proactive, always keeping us updated, and often ahead of the game. She was kind, friendly, and calm under pressure - exactly what we needed when things got stressful. It really felt like she held our hand through every stage of the process, and no question was ever too small. We felt completely looked after and reassured from start to finish. Thank you so much for making a stressful situation feel manageable - and even at times, dare I say, pleasant, and thank you for dealing with our queries, even when they were silly!

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Kevin Meyer

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Kevin Meyer

July 22, 2025

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Assistance for apartment purchase

We worked with Peter, who did an extremely thorough work on a complicated asset (lease issues, etc).

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Accountancy practice with 250+ employees

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Accountancy practice with 250+ employees

July 22, 2025

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Advice re dismissing an employee following performance issues

We found Patrick’s advice incredibly helpful. He took the time to digest a significant amount of internal paperwork and was both pragmatic and reassuring throughout. His memo was clear and actionable, and he didn’t just rehash what we’d already done he built on it and gave us a sensible steer that helped us move forward confidently in a tricky situation.

It felt collaborative rather than critical, which made a big difference. He stuck to the agreed fee cap, even though the time he spent on the job clearly went beyond that. Really appreciated the honesty and support we’ll definitely be reaching out again when needed.

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July 21, 2025

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Residential Sales and Purchases

This was a great client experience overall. I found that Laura was responsive and dealt clearly and commercially with any queries I had and issues that arose along the way. Between exchange and completion we had a plumbing emergency at the property and Laura was calm, reassuring and helped with our questions on how this might impact the sale and the most sensible approach to take. It all worked out and I am both grateful and impressed.

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Mr Falodun

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Mr Falodun

July 14, 2025

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Redundancy exit and Settlement Negotiations

Patrick was quite supportive and demonstrated flexibility in working with me. He took his time to explain what my options are, he went over and beyond and ensured the process did not cost me beyond what my budget accommodated.

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Ms NB

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Matter Type:

Settlement Agreements

Ms NB

June 29, 2025

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Claims for Disability discrimination, and Settlement Negotiations

Following an extremely stressful and difficult period at work, a colleague recomended that I contact Karen Cole at RIAA Barker Gillette.
I am so glad that i did. My initial meeting with Karen was very friendly, knowledgeable, and reassuring - just what i needed at a time when I had no understanding of my legal position and how to move foward.
Patrick's support and advice following the initial meeting was outstanding. He guided me patiently and with good humour through the complicated waters of my claim, and helped me to achieve a fair settlement.
I would certainly recommend Karen Cole and Patrick Simpson at RIAA Barker Gillette should anyone find themselves in a similar situation to me.

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July 26, 2025

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Excellent place and office

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Residential Conveyancing

Roman

February 25, 2025

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Roman

Peter Wright - highly recommended solicitor, helped us through a complicated flat sale with consummate professionalism.

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David

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February 06, 2025

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Excellent , personalised one to one client care. Options laid out in a comprehensible manner. Fees appropriate for service provided

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Annette

February 01, 2025

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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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Althia

January 31, 2025

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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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Description

RIAA Barker Gillette is a multi-service law firm based in the heart of London's West End. We pride ourselves on our approachability and the accessibility of our partners to their clients. From corporate law issues to more sensitive family difficulties, our experienced and efficient team are on hand to advise and help you. Our practice encompasses company and commercial, dispute resolution, employment, family, private client and real estate services. We believe every client is unique and tailor our services to meet your needs. We aim to look after your best interests and work hard to understand your specific situation to ensure we reach your goal. Since our establishment in 1981, RIAA Barker Gillette has grown to become a leading West End law firm, while the RIAA Barker Gillette Global Alliance offers capabilities in seven countries and twelve cities from New York to Beijing. If you need more information on how we can help you with any legal issues, contact us today on +44 (0)20 7636 0555 or UK@riaabg.com – we will be happy to help and assist in any way we can.

Practice areas

Banking and finance Commercial property and developments Corporate and commercial Corporate and personal insolvency Data protection & GDPR Dispute resolution Elderly client and LPAs Employment Family law Intellectual property Leasehold enfranchisement Partnerships and LLPs Probate and contentious probate Professional negligence Property litigation Regulatory, serious fraud & crime Residential property Wills, tax and trusts

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Domestic violence
    • Drugs offences
    • Fraud
    • Harassment
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults
    • Theft
  • Driving offences
    • Appeal driving conviction
    • Dangerous driving
    • Disqualification removal
    • Drink driving
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Employment Law
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pay Issue
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Law
    • Child Maintenance
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Divorce
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Domestic Violence
    • Elderly care
    • Elderly care home fees
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • High Net Worth Divorce
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Marriage and civil partnerships
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
    • Property Holding Structures
    • Trusts
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional trustees
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Banking
    • Banking
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Contracts and Agreements
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Small businesses
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • Energy & Transport
    • Energy
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Regulations
    • Health and Safety
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