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Barker Gotelee Solicitors

01473 611211
4.9/5
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For more than 30 years, our Suffolk-based solicitors have been offering high quality legal services with a warm welcome. We’ve earned a reputation for giving clients our full attention, whilst resolving legal issues in their personal life, in agriculture and in business. Read more...

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Nicola Cawthorne

4.8 out of 5
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Emel Dag Kilickaya

5.0 out of 5
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Angela Ireland

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Lindsey Sharples

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Thomas Woodlee

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John Bradshaw

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Kiri Nichols

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How Barker Gotelee Solicitors Compares

Value for money

This firm - 95%
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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 Barker Gotelee Solicitors on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Barker Gotelee Solicitors. 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 4%
Overpriced 1%
About Right 94%

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You can use this data to see how Barker Gotelee 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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You can use this data to see how Barker Gotelee Solicitors compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

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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 100%
No 0%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Barker Gotelee Solicitors offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Locally

Nationally

Consumer
8th / 31
315th / 4823
Company & Commercial
8th / 26
329th / 4553
Housing & Property
8th / 25
198th / 4353
Family Law
8th / 27
360th / 3915
Wills, Trusts & Probate
8th / 26
239th / 3615
Commercial Property
8th / 20
359th / 3412
Employment
10th / 22
340th / 3179
Regulations
5th / 16
158th / 2702
Personal Injury
9th / 16
279th / 2478
Immigration
2nd / 8
117th / 2027
Money & Tax
6th / 16
208th / 1869
Professional Negligence
4th / 9
162nd / 1235
Charities
4th / 14
81st / 589
Agriculture
7th / 9
152nd / 577

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

    176

  • Very Good

    14

  • Average

    2

  • Poor

    0

  • Awful

    0

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  • Legal knowledge
Amine Demirkol
Immigration

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Family Based Visas

Amine Demirkol

March 20, 2024

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Very satisfied and would highly recommend

I was very satisfied and would highly recommend the service Emel provided me and my spouse throughout the whole process. Within a very short space of time Emel managed to get our spouse visa with a successful outcome. I will definitely be in contact with the company for future needs.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

March 20, 2024

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Exceptionally professional and quick solicitors

I came to Emel with a rather urgent request and was amazed by how quickly and efficiently I was able to get their help with my case. I was consistently given updates on my case and trusted that they would be able to get me the best outcome.
Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for solicitors who have great knowledge and will guide you through each step of the process.

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Debbie

Debbie

March 13, 2024

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Excellent Service for Wills and Powers of Attorney

Angie drafted my more complex Will and Power of Attorney. She is very clear with advice, no legal jargon, accurate and precise. Very happy with the service. Thanks :-)

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David P
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

David P

February 28, 2024

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Conveyancing Service

I am extremely pleased with the service I was provided with. Communication was very good as I was kept informed at all stages.

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Jake

Jake

February 21, 2024

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First Home Purchase

I used Barker Gotelee as my solicitors for my first time purchase, I would highly recommend them! Nicola was very accommodating to my needs and helped me move in a very timely manner. I will most definitely recommend them and use them again in the future.

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Trudy

Trudy

February 09, 2024

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Excellent Team, great customer service

Engaged to sell my deceased fathers property. Amazing communication as it was a difficult time for my sister and I. Efficient and understanding in the process which made it very easy

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Erkan Kilic

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Erkan Kilic

January 19, 2024

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Tebrik

Alanında Uzman Biri.. uzatma Başvurumu Yakindan Takip Etti..Gerekli evrak ve Bilgilendirmeleri Harikaydi. Tavsiye Ederim..

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Nez Eksi
Immigration

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Family Visit Visa Applications /Appeals

Nez Eksi

January 09, 2024

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Reverted my brothers' rejected tourist visa in the new application

I engaged Emek Dag Kilickaya to assist my brother with a tourist visa application after his initial attempt resulted in rejection. Mrs. Emel demonstrated exceptional expertise by meticulously analysing the previous rejection, tailoring a personalized strategy, and providing transparent and consistent communication. Their dedication, meticulous preparation, and strategic guidance not only secured a successful visa approval but also highlighted the invaluable role of competent legal representation in navigating the intricacies of the application process. I highly recommend Emel Dag Kilickaya for their outstanding service, attention to detail, and the significant impact they had on my brother's successful visa outcome.

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January 09, 2024

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You can trust their support. They were a great help to me during a highly challenging time.

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Gonul
Immigration

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Family Visit Visa Applications /Appeals

Gonul

January 09, 2024

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Visa

I applied for a visitor visa for my mother and we were rejected twice. In the 3rd application, we applied to Emel Dağ Kılıçkaya. She’s definitely great at his job. Even though we received 2 rejections, he helped us to complete our shortcomings. Thanks to her, my mother's visa was accepted. You can definitely trust Emel Dağ Kilickaya . I am grateful to her.

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Alfie

December 08, 2023

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Alfie

Extremely impressed with the alacrity of Luke and the team at Barker Gotelee. Extremely thorough in a very short space of time. They had to step in at last minute in our chain and they saved the day. Many thanks.

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David

David

October 06, 2023

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Excellent advise appreciated

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Sicario

Sicario

July 17, 2023

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Sicario

A great company who like true chess players, helped me outclass, outfight and outmaneuver my siblings during a highly contentious probate process, something that my siblings further escalated by making totally false accusations against me and further complicating the issue by trying to take me to court. it was a pleasure seeing my sister finally get her comeuppance; being put in a humiliating position; pulling out of the false legal action against me; and subsequently being forced to pay my legal fees in the end.

I would therefore definitely recommend Barker Gotelee solicitors. I would like to thank and recommend Nick Palmer for his impeccable patience, stoicism and virtue during what was a very stressful time for me and the friendly staff who helped me through what was a difficult time, but I managed to get through.

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David
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

David

June 23, 2023

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David

Barker Gotelee recently helped with both the sale of my property and the purchase of a new house and I was extremely happy with the service provided. Nicola Cawthorne was always quick to respond to any enquiries, communication was excellent throughout and was also incredibly patient with various changes that took place to the properties we were buying over a 10 month period from start to finish. I would highly recommend Barker Gotelee if you are buying or selling!

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Phil

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June 08, 2023

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My wife and I experienced a relaxed, casual but thoroughly professional meeting with our chosen solicitor who answered all our questions and set our expectations accordingly. Recommended

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We’re sympathetic to your concerns, and respond with expertise that is known for getting superb results. Clients come to us from around East Anglia and across the UK to benefit from our specialist knowledge.

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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
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • 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
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • 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
  • Housing & Property
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Neighbour Disputes
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
  • Personal Injury
    • Against The Council
    • Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
    • Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
    • Gym Injury Compensation
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional trustees
    • Valuers

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Equestrian property
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
    • Farming disputes
    • Veterinary negligence
  • Charities
    • Charities
  • 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 Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Franchising
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Regulations
    • Environment
    • Health and Safety
    • Licensing