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Philip was fantastic at handling my divorce proceedings. It’s not an easy time, and everyone’s situation is unique. However, i found him and his secretary Pauline to be very professional, informative and efficient. Thank you both.

My daughter who was a late diagnosis of ASD was wonderfully supported by this firm throughout a nightmare experience. She doesn’t do well with men so we were supported by Katie Forest Williams who video called ( during pandemic) and spent the time needed to create a safe space to help both me and my daughter . The team were understanding, professional and kind through the whole process and we had a successful outcome to our huge releif. We can’t thank them enough and would highly recommend them to others who might need there specialist help.

I first came into contact with Stefan Simms when he happened to be working as the duty solicitor at Bridgwater Police Centre. I had been arrested over an unfortunate incident, having never been arrested before. The experience was extremely distressing, worrying and entirely unfamiliar. Thankfully, from the moment I met Stefan, it was clear that he was kind, patient, understanding. I felt very reassured. He helped me navigate the process with sound advice and professionalism, as well as a welcome degree of good humour. I was bailed and then subsequently charged with a minor offence. I asked if Stefan would be willing to represent me at court and gladly he agreed. I felt that his fees were very reasonable. The outcome was, through Stefan's hard work and diligence and perhaps a degree of reputation, that the case was discontinued by the CPS, subject to me paying a small amount of compensation. My greatest fear was that I would have a criminal conviction, which may have cost me my job and livelihood. Stefan understood my predicament and was able to avoid this. To say I am grateful to Stefan, would be a huge understatement. Truly, I can't thank him enough. I strongly recommend Stefan Simms.

Both Paul Graham and Raymond Shaw, who are stalwarts of the London criminal market and should be praised for their client care especially with regard to legally aided clients.