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“[Pippa] is tenacious and works very hard to protect her clients; it is refreshing to have someone so sincere working in family law… I would highly  recommend this lawyer.”

Family law


David Moss, April 2024

Victoria and her team steered us through the fine print of the transaction calmly and clearly and helped us achieve the desired outcome despite the complexities of the deal”.

Corporate and commercial


Kate C, April 2024

“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.”

Employment


Krishan Ramdoo, April 2024

“Martin Alfreds was extremely helpful in the sale of 2 of my properties and purchase of another property. He was always available and went above and beyond to ensure that deadlines were met and questions answered. I was particularly impressed with Martins attention to detail and very personal approach.”

Residential sales and purchases


Charmaine, April 2024

“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.”

Employment


Chrystabel Austin, April 2024

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.”

Wills, tax and trusts


Yuen, April 2024

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.”

Employment


Matt, April 2024

“[I] have been working with Debbie on the sale of my house and then the purchase of another. She has been responsive, detailed, efficient and quick. Really impressed with the speed and quality of her work. Highly recommend.”

Residential sales and purchases




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    Review of legal guidance received “I recently worked with Patrick Simpson on my settlement agreement. Patrick guided me through every stage with exceptional care and diligence. He kept the process moving efficiently, always updating me promptly

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