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Dispute resolution

Dealing with disputes can be a stressful and daunting prospect, particularly given the risks and costs associated with litigation. Our dispute resolution team are focussed on achieving positive outcomes and, where possible, resolving disputes at an early stage and often without the need to resort to the courts.

Our team provides a partner-led service innovatively advising on all aspects of dispute resolution, including the various alternative dispute resolution options, through to litigation and arbitration.

We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and set realistic objectives regarding strategy and expectations management.

The strength and depth of our practice enable us to assemble suitable teams to provide you with comprehensive legal advice and representation.

We act for individuals on various personal matters related to their finances, property, employment, shareholdings, business or family matters.

Our clients come from a cross-section of people, including professionals such as barristers and surgeons, high net-worth individuals (living here and abroad), professional sports persons, journalists and figures in the entertainment industry.

Our expertise covers commercial disputes, civil claims, professional negligence claims, employment claims, regulatory investigations and proceedings, and criminal investigations and prosecutions.

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At a glance
  • Acting for an individual shareholder on a high-value unfair prejudice petition, ending mid-action, with a sale of the shares of favourable terms.
  • Acting for an individual beneficiary in a high-value professional negligence claim concerning advice on wills and tax given to her parents. Claim settled favourably through mediation after sending a pre-action protocol letter of claim.
  • Acting for an individual to recover assets and damages from various professionals who took control of and misappropriated assets.
  • Successfully pursuing claims for negligence against a solicitor for failing to apply in time for relief from forfeiture.
  • Securing damages against a solicitor for failing to advise on covenants affecting development land.
  • Advising in a claim involving an alleged sale of commercial land at an undervalue.
Costs information and transparency

Please view the following webpage for a full description of our costs and charges under the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Transparency Rules 2018.

Practice areas
  • Asset protection and recovery
  • Contentious probate
  • Company (shareholders and directors)
  • Crime
  • Employment
  • Family
  • Fraud
  • Landlord and tenant
  • Professional negligence
  • Real estate
  • Regulatory
  • Trusts
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What they say...

  • Bryan E, September 2026
    Absolutely outstanding “This firm is super professional, efficient and friendly at the same time. You could not wish for a better service. I have used them for my Will and a range of other matters over many years. I’ve found all the vario

  • Jan Norris, September 2026
    Excellent Service “Charlotte Barbaroussis has prepared our wills, LPAs and a discretionary trust. She was professional, kind and patient throughout. A very fine person to have looking after us.”

  • Brian Nunan, August 2026
    “I dealt with the group for many years, and no matter which solicitor I used, the results were always the same. Excellent!”

  • Client, July 2026
    Constructive and empathetic “I contacted Pippa Marshall at RIAA Barker Gillette through a recommendation regarding a family law matter. Pippa was always clear, efficient, empathetic and helpful, offering constructive insights on my situation. I

  • Dino, July 2026
    A lucky professional meeting! “We had an excellent professional experience to recommend to all those who need legal help in the UK.”

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