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Once we had contacted Holburn Adams everything suddenly became so much easier and far less stressful. The team was always available with advice or information as needed. Nothing was ever too much trouble and we formed good relationships. We always felt supported knowing that they were working with us and worried less knowing that they are completely reliable, knowledgeable and accessible. Onika was helpful and understanding . Lara was exceptional as a lawyer and as a person and I feel we could not have managed without her

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Lara Hockney

Onika Cadette

David Rayner

13/07/2026

Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We're incredibly grateful for your kind words and are so pleased to hear that we were able to make what we know can be a very stressful time feel more manageable. It means a great deal to know that you felt supported throughout your case and that our team was able to provide the advice, reassurance and communication you needed. We'll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Onika and Lara. We know they'll both really appreciate your recognition, and we're especially pleased to hear the difference they made to your experience. Thank you again for placing your trust in us. We wish you all the very best for the future. Kind Regards, Holborn Adams

Michael was great at explaining the law and offering advice and expertise. I felt reassured along every stage particularly during stressful days and when difficult conflicting decisions had to be made. Michael was great at responding to me almost straight away sometimes on whattsapp or email and went beyond his working hours. Really appreciate the service and professionalism from Michael and his senior Katie.

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Katie Lockhart

Michael Rutherford

I am incredibly grateful for the support and representation provided by Ara Brace at Holborn Adams. From the very beginning, Ara showed exceptional professionalism, compassion, and dedication. She took the time to clearly explain every step of the process, ensuring I felt informed and reassured throughout what was a very stressful time. Her calm and approachable manner made a real difference, and her genuine kindness never went unnoticed. Ara’s attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome were evident in everything she did. Thanks to her expertise and hard work, all charges relating to my case were successfully dropped. I cannot thank Ara enough for her outstanding support and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a skilled and compassionate solicitor.

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Ara Brace-Sartaj

"I can’t thank Lara Hockley enough for her incredible support after I was arrested for ABH following a family argument. From the very beginning, Lara was brilliant. She knew exactly what needed to be done, and her attention to detail was outstanding. What really set Lara apart was how fantastic she was with my sons. She took the time to secure witness statements from both of my boys, handling them with the utmost care and professionalism. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, she secured a 'No Further Action' (NFA) within just 8 weeks, allowing my family to move forward. If you need a solicitor who is thorough, caring, and gets results, I highly recommend Lara. I am incredibly lucky to have had her on my side."

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Lara Hockney

Ara has been amazing in supporting me through what has been a terrifying experience and one that I have never been through before. She was very empathetic with me and understanding if my situation. Her expertise and advice has been really helpful in calming my nerves and anxiety. I have no regrets in assigning HolbornAdams. She has also been very caring checking in on me regularly throughout this awful experience.

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Ara Brace-Sartaj

David Rayner

25/06/2026

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that Ara has been able to support you through such a difficult and challenging experience. Your comments about her empathy, understanding and expert guidance are greatly appreciated and will mean a great deal to her. Thank you for placing your trust in Holborn Adams, and we wish you all the very best for the future.

Invaluable This case was highly demanding, not only in terms of time but also in terms of the emotional and psychological elements. The entire family was involved in this case, so it took a lot of emotional intelligence, strength, organisation, self-control, and efficiency to be on top of it and keep them comfortable, informed, and happy. The defendant and his family had never dealt with anything like this before, so it was vital that they had someone who could guide and support them even outside of Court. Ara did this and then some! She truly went above and beyond. She always took time for the family when they needed to talk, was there to answer or follow up on their questions, and maintained such good organisational skills that I, as Counsel, could truly rely on her to do things in the background, allowing me to focus on the advocacy. Specifically, I managed to get HHJ to release the defendant for one final hour or two, to say goodbye to his friends and family. The young babies attended, and it was really quite emotional and heartbreaking to watch. Ara, off her own back, actually spent a good half an hour, perhaps even over an hour, looking after both of the (screaming) children just so that the defendant could spend some last moments with his wife/partner. The family so appreciated this that it brought the defendants mother to tears, and she came to me to tell me that Ara is just a wonderful person and an outstanding solicitor/representative for the firm. I agree entirely and felt this needed to be passed on. Ara was organised, helpful, caring, compassionate, patient, hard-working and genuine throughout her work on this case. She was also just a pleasure to work with, and without her, I have no doubt I would have found this trial significantly more challenging. I cannot describe to you just how much was going on in the background which Ara took care of and how brilliantly she communicated with me and supported my work, enabling us to put our best case. She is irreplaceable in this case, and I am genuinely grateful for the impressive, dedicated and passionate work she completed, be that written preparation, her extensive note-taking in the trial, which allowed me to focus on the questions, or her amazing pastoral care for the family. A delight to work with!

Holborn Adams delivered a level of service and communication that genuinely stands out in a crowded legal market. From the outset, the team particularly Adam Rasul and Andrew Ford were highly responsive, clear, and proactive in every interaction. What impressed me most was their ability to simplify complex legal matters without ever diluting the detail. Every step of the process was explained in a structured and transparent way, which made decision-making straightforward and removed a lot of the usual stress associated with legal proceedings. Communication was consistent and disciplined calls returned promptly, updates provided without needing to chase, and complete clarity on timelines and expectations. They also strike the right balance between professionalism and client care. You never feel like just another case file they take ownership, anticipate issues before they arise, and ensure you are always informed and in control. Overall, I had a great experience with Holborn Adams and would like to thank them for their expertise.

I am incredibly grateful for the support and representation provided by Ara Brace at Holborn Adams. From the very beginning, Ara showed exceptional professionalism, compassion, and dedication. She took the time to clearly explain every step of the process, ensuring I felt informed and reassured throughout what was a very stressful time. Her calm and approachable manner made a real difference, and her genuine kindness never went unnoticed. Ara’s attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome were evident in everything she did. Thanks to her expertise and hard work, all charges relating to my case were successfully dropped. I cannot thank Ara enough for her outstanding support and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a skilled and compassionate solicitor.

From my own personal experience with this firm, I would without a doubt recommend incredible professionals Some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met will forever be grateful for the work they did

I had to give a statement about a client of theirs to Ms Bryce-Sartaj who put me at my ease without any time pressure, and was completely profesional, a credit to the company