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LKR, October 2023

“I was introduced to RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) when I needed employment contract advice. Patrick Simpson and Karen Cole were brilliant from the start. They took time to listen, asked pertinent questions, evaluated and gave me timely and good advice, checking in with how things were going.

I would highly recommend using RIAA Barker Gillette – I have also used them for corporate matters and Evangelos and Victoria were equally brilliant, timely and helpful with excellent advice.

Every contact that I have had with the firm has been first class.”

Prasanna, October 2023

“I found both Karen Cole and her assistant Patrick to be very professional, knowledgeable, and their advice was helpful and timely at all times. I would definitely recommend them, and would use their services again if I ever need further help with employment issues.”

Phil Rummery, May 2023

“Fortunately I don’t have to use Employment Solicitors that often but having dealt with Karen before I immediately called her when a problem arose.  As expected, she listened intently and helped me resolve a very stressful issue with a minimum of fuss, often taking the lead when dealing with the ex-employee to lower the stress levels that she knew it would cause—all in all an open efficient and professional service from start to finish.”

Employment law for business

George Alexander, August 2022

“From start to finish the process was easy, the complex legal side of things was made tangible to us and explained in ways we understood. When the details of the particular deal had to change the response was agile and flexible. We felt like we were in safe hands from the first conversation.”

Employment for individuals

Claudette Atkinson, May 2021

“Such a pleasure dealing with Karen. She was informed and kept me informed throughout the process and helped me to understand the finer detail. We achieved a really positive outcome so would happily recommend her to others.”

Employment for individuals

Elaine Francis-Rockall, November 2020

“Karen was great, she is communicative, responsive and helpful. She held my hand throughout the whole painful process and took the pressure off and was on hand to deal with my issues on my behalf always immediately. Would recommend her in a heart beat.”

Employment law for individuals

Diran, March 2020

“RIAA BG LLP provided timely and practical advice, facilitating conclusion of the transaction on mutually satisfactory terms. Dealing with the firm was always pleasant and professional. My particular thanks to Karen Cole, who is excellent.”

Employment law for individuals

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    So helpful! “Pippa Marshall listened and offered supportive, practical advice. She was very friendly, easy to talk to and did not pressure me to make any costly decisions during my free 30-minute consultation. I would definitely recommend Pippa

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