N Smith, December 2025
Settlement negotiations
“Patrick Simpson has been excellent throughout this process, guiding me swiftly and helpfully to completion.”
“Patrick Simpson has been excellent throughout this process, guiding me swiftly and helpfully to completion.”
“Patrick was incredibly helpful during the stressful process of redundancy, explaining everything honestly and clearly. Completion of the task was done professionally and promptly, all while keeping in communication. Would highly recommend.”
“Patrick Simpson provided excellent legal advice and helped to negotiate a reasonable settlement. My case was a complicated one, and Patrick supported me throughout the long process. I would recommend his services.”
“Redundancy can be a stressful time, but Patrick eliminated all the stress from the process. He managed my case very efficiently, helping me to navigate the process, offering excellent advice and guidance and negotiating a better settlement. I would thoroughly recommend his services, professional, knowledgeable and personable, he’s great to work with.”
“Patrick Simpson was very helpful, supportive and knowledgeable. After the free consultation call, he provided useful and practical advice on my settlement agreement. I recommended him to my colleagues, who were also going through the redundancy process.”
“Patrick Simpson was fantastic in offering advice on my redundancy and settlement agreement. Throughout the process, I was informed, reassured and supported by his extensive knowledge and recommendations. Prior to the process, I had little legal knowledge and relied on Patrick’s guidance, which heavily reassured me and ended in a more than desirable outcome. I would happily use Patrick’s services in the future.”
“Karen Cole and Patrick Simpson embody the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. They fully grasp every detail of my case and apply their legal expertise strategically to real-world challenges, with an unwavering commitment to my best interests. Patrick’s guidance transformed a stressful process into a reassuring journey. His clear and strategic advice built trust and eased my anxiety at every turn. Stay golden!”
“Patrick Simpson was quite supportive and demonstrated flexibility in working with me. He took his time to explain what my options are, he went over and beyond and ensured the process did not cost me beyond what my budget accommodated.”
“We found Patrick Simpson’s advice incredibly helpful. He took the time to digest a significant amount of internal paperwork and was both pragmatic and reassuring throughout. His memo was clear and actionable, and he didn’t just rehash what we’d already done; he built on it and gave us a sensible steer that helped us move forward confidently in a tricky situation.
It felt collaborative rather than critical, which made a big difference. He stuck to the agreed fee cap, even though the time he spent on the job clearly went beyond that. Really appreciated the honesty and support. We’ll definitely be reaching out again when needed.”
“Following an extremely stressful and difficult period at work, a colleague recommended that I contact Karen Cole at RIAA Barker Gillette.
I am so glad that I did. My initial meeting with Karen was very friendly, knowledgeable, and reassuring – just what I needed at a time when I had no understanding of my legal position and how to move forward.
Patrick‘s support and advice following the initial meeting was outstanding. He guided me patiently and with good humour through the complicated waters of my claim, and helped me to achieve a fair settlement.
I would certainly recommend Karen Cole and Patrick Simpson at RIAA Barker Gillette, should anyone find themselves in a similar situation to me.”