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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP

0207 636 0555
4.9/5
306 Client Reviews Leave a review

RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP is a multi-service 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, real estate and regulatory. Find out how we can help you today. Read more...

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Suite 249
Hertford
WD6 4PJ

Suite 249
Hertford
WD6 4PJ

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Available lawyers at RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP

Charlotte Barbaroussis

4.8 out of 5
(21)
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James McMullan

4.9 out of 5
(21)
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Karen Cole

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Patrick Simpson

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Kane Robin

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Laura St-Gallay

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Peter Wright

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Veronica Hartley

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Victoria Holland

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Evangelos Kyveris

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Michael Davies

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Vinay Verma

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Alex Deal

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Stuart Jacobs

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Daniela Mensano

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Finn Skinner

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Herman Cheung

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Maheen Khalid

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Pippa Marshall

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Carly Aitchison

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Holly Anderson

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How RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 96%
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  • 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 5%
About Right 95%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 98%
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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 98%
No 2%

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outcome of matter

This firm - 98%
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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 98%
No 2%

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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.

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Consumer
1st / 29
169th / 4823
Company & Commercial
1st / 57
28th / 4553
Housing & Property
1st / 30
114th / 4353
Family Law
1st / 23
214th / 3915
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 42
129th / 3615
Commercial Property
1st / 26
177th / 3412
Employment
1st / 40
45th / 3179
Regulations
1st / 24
99th / 2702
Crime/ Criminal Defence
1st / 10
135th / 2159
Money & Tax
1st / 12
130th / 1869
Professional Negligence
1st / 12
101st / 1235
IT & Intellectual Property
1st / 6
80th / 1082
Dispute Resolution
1st / 5
128th / 1027
Banking
1st / 3
34th / 716
Energy & Transport
1st / 5
29th / 545
Driving offences
1st / 2
66th / 322

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

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    284

  • Very Good

    14

  • Average

    3

  • Poor

    3

  • Awful

    2

Overall experience

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  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Kate C
Employment

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Kate C

April 16, 2024

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Very helpful in a very stressful situation

Patrick and the team were very helpful during my redundancy process and whilst I didn't have to pursue any legal action their advice was timely and crucial in my decision making process.

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Charmaine
Employment

Matter Type:

Redundancy

Charmaine

April 12, 2024

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Employment

I was very impressed and thankful for the service I received from Patrick. He was very meticulous in his review of the documentation provided, took the time to discuss contentious points with me and proposed the most reasonable timely approach in resolving these issues. Patrick was always very understanding of my situation, professional and prompt in his response which is extremely important with redundancy negotiations.

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Chrystabel Austin
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Chrystabel Austin

April 11, 2024

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Wills, Tax and Trusts

James McMullan, at what was Barker Gillette, has looked after my affairs for many years now and it is reassuring to have solicitors that I trust implicitly. Charlotte was an excellent addition to the team and I was impressed from her arrival with her prompt replies and general efficiency.

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Employment

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Settlement Agreements

Y

April 10, 2024

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Employment

Patrick was very professional, efficient, friendly and very easy to speak with. He was very helpful and very responsive and made it a seamless operation, especially with the time constraints I had.

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Carl Watkins
Housing & Property

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Declarations of trusts

Carl Watkins

April 09, 2024

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Family Law

Extremely happy with the care and attention provided by James initially and Charlotte throughout the procedure.

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George

George

April 02, 2024

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Wills, Tax and Trusts

Herman was prompt and helpful. Highly recommended

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Company & Commercial

Matter Type:

Corporate finance

NA

March 26, 2024

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Corporate and Commercial

Professional team, sufficient skills and knowledge, service mind and risk oriented approach.

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Deborah Anderson
Family Law

Matter Type:

Lasting power of attorney

Deborah Anderson

March 21, 2024

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Family Law

Charlotte provided excellent service throughout the process of setting up our lasting powers of attorney. On line communication and face to face meetings were handled professionally at all times.

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James O Dea
Wills, Trusts & Probate

Matter Type:

Probate

James O Dea

March 20, 2024

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Probate and Contentious Probate

James McMullan and his staff were very helpful and particularly efficient

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David Bsrbanel
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Property Disputes

David Bsrbanel

March 19, 2024

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Commercial Landlord and Tenant

Excellent service . Efficient and polite. Would definitely recommend and use again

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liam

January 24, 2024

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Martin handled the purchase of my first property and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

Martin always made himself available for any or all questions, provided sound advice throughout the process and held our hands as first time buyers. Would absolutely recommend Martin and RIAA BC team.

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Andy

Andy

December 05, 2023

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Andy

Whenever I've spoken to anyone about the house buying process, one of the first things that crops up is the struggle to find a good solicitor - which prompts me to recommend Martin Alfreds to them. We were lucky enough to have Martin conveyancing on our first purchase back in 2017, and when we decided to move this year to accommodate our growing family, he was the first person we contacted as soon as our offer was accepted.

Martin is pro-active and tenacious, but always with good humour and grace, and will keep you informed throughout. Our recent sale became increasingly fraught as target dates came and went due to issues elsewhere in the chain, but he remained calm and patient while pushing for a conclusion, and I genuinely think it may otherwise have fallen through if it wasn't for Martin's guidance and efficiency.

We've now been in our new property for 4 weeks and the kids are settling in well - we'll always be hugely grateful for Martin and everything he's done to set up the latest chapter in our family's life together.

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Global

August 05, 2023

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Martin Alfreds of RIAA Barker Gillette helped me get my dream home as a first time solo buyer.
Originally from a different country I had no idea where to start, I'm also self-employed and the property was newly converted, next to a river so there had to be lot of legal questions asked and responses reviewed to ensure it is a safe buy. He always responded within hours to my emails, always picked up the phone and guided me through a process that otherwise would have been very painful. Highly recommend working with Martin, he and his team has been a pleasure to deal with.
Gabriella

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petra

June 05, 2023

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Martin Alfred's at Barker Gillette for his excellent service in handling the conveyancing for my recent property sale and purchase.

Having used solicitors in the past and not having a great experiences, the whole process was a pleasant surprise. I was immediately put at ease by Martin's friendly and professional manner. He took the time to explain the process to me in detail and answered all of my questions in a clear and concise way.

Martin was always available to answer my calls or emails, and him and the team always responded promptly. They kept me updated on the progress of the sale and purchase throughout, and they were always happy to go the extra mile to help me.

I was particularly impressed with Martin's attention to detail. He made sure that all of the paperwork was completed correctly, and was were always on the lookout for any potential problems.

I would not hesitate to recommend Martin to anyone who is looking for a conveyancing solicitor. Barker Gillette are professional, efficient, and friendly. I am very grateful for their help in making my property sale and purchase a smooth and stress-free experience."

Overall, I was very happy with the service I received from Martin and the team at RIAA Barker Gillette. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a conveyancing solicitor.

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MUHAMMAD

May 29, 2023

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Very nice staff and good people around

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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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