“We highly recommend Alex Deal and Daniel Mensano. They were both professional and approachable, always responding to our queries promptly. Their thoughtfulness throughout a challenging and stressful case was greatly appreciated and in the interest of their clients, sought a swift resolution and remained mindful of our costs at all times.”
“I cannot recommend RIAA Barker Gillette (RBG) Solicitors highly enough. Their exceptional skill, dedication, and strategic brilliance secured a truly remarkable legal victory for me in one of the most challenging and high-stakes cases imaginable.
The case stemmed from the collapse of Cambridge Analytica in 2018, a company that had gained global notoriety following its involvement in the 2016 Trump presidential campaign. The claimants—billionaire-backed Dynamo Recoveries Ltd. and Emerdata Ltd.—sought damages from me, alleging breaches of fiduciary and statutory duties as well as misrepresentations. Additionally, there was my own cross-claim, which was also heard during the trial. These were immensely well-resourced parties, spending an estimated £10-15 million on a formidable, full-time legal team comprising numerous solicitors, junior and senior Counsel.
Despite the staggering imbalance in resources, RBG Solicitors rose to the challenge, delivering a stunning “David vs. Goliath” victory. Not only did all the claimants’ claims fail, but my cross-claim succeeded—a result that felt almost inconceivable at the outset of this protracted legal battle.
What sets RBG apart is their ability to devise and execute superior legal strategies under extreme budgetary constraints. Operating on a shoestring budget compared to the claimants, their team demonstrated unmatched professionalism, innovation, and resilience. Throughout the seven-year litigation, the claimants made successive applications, all of which RBG successfully defended against.
The ultimate judgment was not just a victory for me but a testament to RBG’s extraordinary expertise and determination. They left no stone unturned, always keeping me informed and confident even in the face of overwhelming odds.
If you are looking for a legal team with the intellect, tenacity, and creativity to deliver results—no matter how formidable the opposition—RBG Solicitors should be your first choice.”
“Outstanding service. The process from start to finish was run so smoothly. Very professional and everyone involved was a pleasure to deal with and helped with easy to understand guidance, especially during this difficult time of losing a close relative.”
Advice on redundancy, exit negotiations and settlement
“I would like to express my gratitude to RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP and specifically, Patrick Simpson for handling my case with professionalism whilst being prompt and personable.
The process of redundancy can be very unsettling without the added stress of negotiation and paperwork. Patrick Simpson’s transparent communication, insightful expertise and patience limited the stress of this process and ensured a more than satisfactory outcome was efficiently achieved.
I can’t thank Patrick Simpson enough for giving me knowledge of the options available to me whilst listening to my needs & ultimately executing exactly what I asked of him in a professional and timely manner.
After this experience I would highly recommend Patrick Simpson at RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP as he exceeded my expectations from start to finish.”
Patrick advised me when I was being made redundant, making sure I was aware of my rights and advocated for me in all communications with my company. He came across very professional, trustworthy and knowledgeable and I would choose him and his excellent service all over again.”
“Compare Ben Marks and Martin Alfreds with MJ and Pippen – the conveyancers dream team. Both Ben and Martin were amazing in assisting us with the completion of our first purchase. Martin was always accessible, understanding and prompt when dealing with our matter. Martin kept us within the loop at every stage of the transaction and always kept us at ease providing confidence throughout. I would highly recommend both Ben and Martin to anybody who require conveyancers to deal with their matters. They are both very professional and go above and beyond to make sure your needs and interests are well looked after. We can’t thank Ben and Martin enough for their terrific work, thank you.”
“Patrick et al were an absolute send! The advice given was clear and concise. Just what was needed as I was trying to negotiate my new job and needed to understand the employment contract jargon from my outgoing position. Patrick was responsive and very efficient which helped me move on with the matter in a timely fashion. Would highly recommend without hesitation.”
“Outstanding family lawyer who came through for me in a difficult case.
In the world new to me of divorce and the aftermath, [Pippa Marshall] provided excellent advice from the first call and right through to conclusion.
She made a difficult experience bearable, was patient with me and offered realistic and accurate advice. While not an experience I ever want to live through again, I would whole heartedly recommend Pippa and her team.”
Supreme court ruling on referees’ employment status
In PGMOL v HMRC, the Supreme Court considered whether professional referees were self-employed. The case has the potential for far-reaching implications across the employment world.
Ian, April 2025
“Martin and his team at Barker Gillette acted for us in our purchase and sale of property. The chain was lengthy and elements of the work became complex. Martin was tenacious and resolved to answer our queries as they arose. He handled all aspe
Henry, April 2025
“We have purchased flats before with 2 different solicitors who were unable to help us this time. Martin came highly recommended and are we glad. He was very professional in every way: knowledgeable, approachable, he has a friendly manner, very
Megan Purcell-Jones, April 2025
“Charlotte was extremely diligent and thorough. She talked us through the process of making our wills and listened to and understood our needs and the complexities involved. Extremely patient and very clear.”
Hena, April 2025
“Great experience, Patrick was very clear and gave time to explain the legal processes. Friendly and professional communication made me feel comfortable asking questions, received great legal advice.”
Michael Constable, April 2025
“I wanted to revise my will and appoint RIAA Barker Gillette as my Executor and Trustees. This was handled very efficiently and professionally. It helped that I had agreed a fixed fee in advance.” Review left for: Herman Cheung