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July 26, 2016

RIAALAW and Barker Gillette LLP merge to give global reach

The formation of the RIAA Barker Gillette Alliance creates a significant corporate and dispute resolution practice with presence in the UK, Middle East and Asia.

Having worked closely for many years, the decision was made to formalise the relationship between the two firms and bring together their vast experience and expertise, providing a coordinated and legal service.

RIAALAW brings expertise to the alliance in project finance, M&A, banking and corporate finance, intellectual property, international trade, and dispute resolution, with a specific industry focus on energy, telecommunications, infrastructure, mining and healthcare sectors.

Barker Gillette LLP, incorporating Lewis McMullan Jacobs, is a high-profile London-based practice with specific expertise in corporate and commercial; dispute resolution and commercial litigation; commercial and residential property; employment law; private client; family law; and regulatory, serious fraud and business crime.

Together they give clients a highly personal, formidably resourced legal capability in several jurisdictions.

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What clients say...

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025

    "RIAA Barker Gillette has always had the most apt ability to handle, manage and steer complex and difficult matters in the right legal direction."

  • Legal 500 2025

    "We have worked with RIAA on a number of complex multi-jurisdictional matters. Throughout, they provided not only exceptional local advice but proved excellent at collaborating with firms across the world. They were instrumental in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy."

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025

    "Our operation is complex and has many nuances, and they have helped us navigate all of them promptly and professionally."

  • Legal 500 2024

    "Very professional firm, able to provide clear, concise and constructive advice. Proven very astute in formulating overall strategies of engagement."

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024

    "RIAA is highly professional, meeting tight deadlines with the utmost proficiency. They have always come up with out-of-the-box solutions."

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