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How Rustem Guardian Solicitors Compares

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This firm - 99%
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This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Rustem Guardian Solicitors 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.

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Overpriced 50%
About Right 50%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

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You can use this data to see how Rustem Guardian Solicitors 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 100%
No 0%

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outcome of matter

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Rustem Guardian Solicitors 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 Rustem Guardian Solicitors compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

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"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 100%
No 0%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Rustem Guardian Solicitors 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

5.0/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    125
  • Very Good

    0
  • Average

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  • Poor

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SERKAN

Matter Type:

Criminal defence - All

SERKAN

January 17, 2025

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I can not thank the team at Rustem Guardian enough.............

I just received the notice letter to confirm i have been formally acquitted from the case against me!

Writing this review of my experience with Rustem Guardian is the least i can do, words can not describe the gratitude i have for Timur Rustem and the company, they have been absolutely wonderful from the outset and throughout this whole ordeal.

In particular Ella Hughes who has handled my case, her commitment, professionalism, patience, attention to detail and communication kept me at ease during this very stressful and testing period of my life and i can not praise her enough.

Whilst i hope i never go through anything like this again, knowing there are good people out there like the team at Rustem Guardian gives me faith in the justice system again.

Thank you sooo much!

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April 26, 2024

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MR RUSTEM IS AN OUTSTANDING SOLICITOR WITH GREAT HUMAN QUALITIES.

DEAR MR RUSTEM,

THANKS VERY MUCH FOR YOUR GREAT HELP, PROFESSIONALISM AND HUMAN QUALITIES AND YOUR CLIENTS ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU AS THEIR SOLICITORS. AS YOU ARE THE VERY BEST OF THE BEST IN YOUR FIELD.

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Shaheen

Shaheen

January 18, 2023

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Services of law

Rustem Guardian Solicitors are the best law firm in Holborn, London.

I instructed this firm for a very stressful matter my first contact was with Amani she was excellent in assisting me, listened to me emphatically and made me feel at ease.

Prior to speaking to Amani, I had several sleepless nights could not see any way out, I was overwhelmed about my position it was a complete nightmare. Amani fully supported me she is an aspiring barrister whom I fully trust with all my legal endeavours. I was given her details from her previous client.

Tim, Des, Natasha, Shahid (Barrister) Amani (Aspiring Barrister) collectively have over 40 years experience, all are very professional, diplomatic, assertive, trustworthy, conclusive and highly reputable.

They are instructed on high profile cases on a regular basis in the context of celebrities, actors, and high profile sports personalities…

I highly recommend this firm to all my contacts that require a prestigious legal service. Overall I received a first class service, thus so far. Absolutely excellent interpersonal skills, highly analytical, attentive, effective, and ambitious legal team at Rustem Guardian Solicitors, Holborn London.

Shaheen

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Ezrah

Ezrah

December 01, 2022

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Good service and advice

My experience with Rustem Guardian solicitors has been very professional coupled with clear advice that made the whole processs easy to understand. I would like to give a big thank you to Natasha Green and Tim Rustem who both always found time for communcation/replys all office staff were very polite and efficient hence why i would highly reccommend the firm to anyone in need of good legal advice.

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Alexander

Alexander

September 09, 2022

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Excellent criminal lawyers. Highly recommended

I’ve run out of superlatives to describe the experience with Rustem Guardian. I was first given Tim Rustem’s mobile number several years ago for a case I was Involved with at the Old Bailey. Since when he and his excellent team have been there every time I’ve needed them (special mention here must go to the excellent Katerina Tsibouklis). They really are astonishing criminal lawyers; whether you define that in terms Tim’s impressive black book of top barristers, his commanding knowledge of the law; or by his and his team’s sensitivity, professional support and genuine friendship during lengthy cases. This week I find myself - yet again - congratulating this first class team of legal professionals on - yet another - great result in the courts.
What I’ll do below is share the text message I sent Tim Rustem after that case ended and hope that its sentiment will give you some idea of the genuine admiration and gratitude I have for them.
“Tim, I really can’t thank you enough for Friday - you fulfilled every role one
could hope for of a Friday morning: driver, companion, and what was the other thing? Oh yes, super lawyer. For three hours on Friday there were no big fees, no million-page court documents: rather you drove to croydon and back, you gave me and my case your undivided attention and once again supported me through a tricky situation. You’re so calm, so cool under pressure, so brilliant in court - the small gestures, the glasses on and off, the gentle turn of the body, the softly spoken reassurances
- gestures that in most peoples hands would be crass and overly self-conscious, but in your hands achieved a brilliant and fair result for me, and for which I thank you with all my heart. Yet again.”

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AJ

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Drugs offences

AJ

May 21, 2021

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Amazing legal team

For over 6 years now Tim and the team at Rustem Guardian have been at my side. Their dedication to client care, attention to detail and simply getting the job done is remarkable. No request from the most demanding of clients (me!) is too much. From police station visits to securing full acquittal at crown court, they have secured the best possible outcome in the circumstances every time I’ve reached out to them. Most recently they handled a guilty plea sentencing for me and through their brilliant advice from the start to the expert mitigation of one of their leading barristers I received a very reasonable and fair sentence. I can hardly recall an occasion over the years that I’ve not been able to contact the office for support during a case, and the support that office gives is of particular note. Legal expertise, administrative efficiency, years of experience, excellent results, and a human touch hard to find in the theatre of criminal law, these guys have it all in spadefuls. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. They have literally saved my life.

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Diablo

Diablo

April 30, 2025

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Diablo

(Translated by Google) They provided a great service with good clear communication very happy with the service I received from Natasha and Timur.

I was very happy with the service I received from Natasha and Timur, they provided a great service with good clear communication

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They provided a great service with good clear communication very happy with the service I received from Natasha and Timur.

Natasha ve Timur'dan aldığım hizmetten çok memnun kaldım, iyi ve net bir iletişimle harika bir hizmet sağladılar

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Andrea

April 21, 2025

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Andrea

Very Professional, Very knowledgeable & Very Precise are just a few of the words that come to mind after my experience of representation in my legal matters that were attended by Ms Fiona McNamee of this firm. She was so attentive & informative throughout making what was a very stressful process much more easier to handle. I highly recommend her services to anybody who is in need of them she was an absolute star….Thank you Fiona

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yunus

March 25, 2025

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yunus

With the wonderful support I received from Rustem Guardian, all charges against me were dropped
Special thanks to Timur Rustem and Sophia for the support they gave me and making me feel like a family.

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Patrick

Patrick

February 06, 2025

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Patrick

I have been a client with Rustem Guardian on two separate occasions, I can honestly say I would give them 5 stars 🌟 without hesitation, they are very professional, on top of there game, I would recommend them 100% 💯.

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Shuai

January 27, 2025

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Shuai

We were falsely accused by the police, and at that time, we were extremely anxious and unsure of what to do. Fortunately, we found Rustem Guardian Solicitors. Thanks to their professional support and dedication, the charges were successfully dropped within five months. We are especially grateful to Mr. Xiaoyong Ding, who patiently reviewed all the materials with us and provided invaluable assistance throughout the process. His professionalism and meticulous approach gave us great confidence and comfort during this difficult time.

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Description

Rustem Guardian Solicitors was founded in 2005 by Senior Solicitor, Mr Timur Rustem, after a successful career based in the City of London. Rustem Guardian has established itself as a formidable niche criminal defence firm in London with a reputation associated with high profile and complex criminal cases. Timur Rustem, Founder and Senior Solicitor comments: “We have a small but dedicated team with a reputation for meticulous case preparation and tenacity in defending our clients. We take pride in being a multi-cultural firm with a team of solicitors and paralegals that speak a range of languages. We are a leader in criminal defence work placing ourselves above other standard practicing law firms. “ We are available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Practice areas

Criminal Defence

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Personal areas of law

  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Domestic violence
    • Drugs offences
    • Fraud
    • Harassment
    • Juvenile
    • Legal aid
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Prison law
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults
    • Theft
  • Immigration
    • Administrative reviews, appeals and judicial reviews
    • Ancestry visas
    • Applications for British citizenship
    • Applications for discretionary leave
    • Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement
    • Asylum and Deportation
    • Asylum applications and appeals
    • Citizenship
    • Deportation appeals
    • EEA Family Permits
    • EEA Registration Cards
    • EEA Residence Permits
    • Entry clearance applications and appeals
    • Family Based Visas
    • Family Reunion Applications / Appeals
    • Family Visit Visa Applications /Appeals
    • Further leave to remain applications
    • General Visit Visa Applications / Appeals
    • Human Rights
    • Illegal Workers and Civil Penalties
    • Immigration Law
    • Indefinite leave to remain applications
    • Marriage Applications/Appeals
    • Nationality, Citizenship, Registration application
    • Partner and family visas
    • Re-entry bans
    • Refugee Family Reunion
    • Settlement Applications and indefinite leave to remain appeals
    • Tier 1 (investors, entrepreneurs and exceptional talent)
    • Tier 2 (sponsored skilled workers)
    • Tier 4 (students)
    • Tier 5 (temporary workers)
    • UK ancestry
    • Visas
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