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Sonia Hassan, January 2022

“I would like to thank …Will for everything you have done for me and my family to date. You have helped me secure our home and for that, I will be forever thankful.”

Family law


Mark Paterson, August 2021

“I came to this firm in the middle of a very aggressive and unilateral divorce that had been pre-planned for months, possibly years. I was blindsided. Completely in shock, I made a poor choice in hiring a local firm of generalists who did family law. They were expensive and completely outgunned by the other side. In the end, I dismissed them because all they had was a programme of guided surrender. Changing solicitors half way through was risky, but it changed everything for me. I had someone on my side and someone who was prepared to tackle the tactics and abuse that the other side were using regularly. There can be no doubt that the settlement I ended up with was a lot better than what would have happened if I had stuck with my original solicitors.”

Family law


Lina Bhopalsingh, June 2021

“I am so grateful for your passion, dedication, and professionalism. you are truly the best I’ve ever worked with. Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the amazing legal work you did on my behalf.”

Family law


Heidi, February 2021

“William Roberts-Phelps helped me through one of the toughest times of my life. He has been professional and understanding throughout.  William always replied quickly and kept me updated at all times.  I would not hesitate to recommend William’s services to anyone.”

Family law


Heidi, October 2020

“I have received an excellent service from RIAA Barker Gillette. William Roberts-Phelps was dealing with my Divorce and was very professional throughout. William always had time to explain everything to me and was very prompt at answering emails. I would highly recommend using   This solicitor and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to family and friends.”

Family law


Allison B, June 2020

“I would highly recommend Will and James for their proactive and responsive approach which gave me confidence throughout the whole divorce process.”

Family law



June 2017

“As a novice in legal matters, Mr McMullan and his staff were always ready to help me in a complex case.”


Mrs A K, May 2016

“James McMullan is a very professional lawyer and I always felt that he advised me very well and importantly very realistically. James dealt with all my emails and phone calls extremely efficiently. He was throughout very kind, calm and polite which makes him in my view the perfect divorce lawyer.”


Madeline Fleming

“James assisted me with my difficult divorce this year. He was professional and supportive at all times. I could not recommend him highly enough.”


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