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Carly Aitchison

Solicitor

Carly Aitchison joined RIAA Barker Gillette as a paralegal in 2014, gaining valuable hands-on experience in various legal disciplines. At the same time, she diligently studied to become a solicitor, reaching that goal in March 2020.

Carly is a member of our dispute resolution team and works substantially with partners Laura St-Gallay and Stuart Jacobs on property litigation matters. Carly also assists our head of dispute resolution M. Qaiser Khanzada on wider commercial and civil litigation matters.

Carly supports all forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), ranging from direct negotiations to mediation. Carly’s clients include mid-tier companies and their officers to insolvency practitioners, and high-net-worth individuals.

Carly Aitchison is a member of the Property Litigation Association (PLA).

LLB Hons 2017
Solicitor of England & Wales (2020)

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Civil and commercial litigation

Carly Aitchison has dealt with all stages of litigation from pre-action protocols to interim applications and all the way through to trial in both the County Court and the High Court. Carly focuses largely on civil and commercial contractual disputes.

Personal and corporate insolvency

Insolvency work includes acting for debtors and creditors in both personal and corporate insolvency proceedings in the County Court and the High Court.

Property litigation

Property litigation work includes breaches of contract, breaches of covenants and all manner of landlord and tenant disputes in the County Courts, High Court and Land Tribunal.

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What they say...

  • Paul Woodman, March 2026
    Will writing “Excellent service from start to finish. Efficient and good value. Charlotte was very professional, knowledgeable and understanding.”

  • Client, March 2026
    Great Service “Contacted RIAA to update my will and other things. Charlotte and James provided an efficient, friendly service, and the process was dealt with quickly. Much appreciated.”

  • Client, March 2026
    Expert knowledge and support “Pippa was invaluable in her insight, knowledge, and support. Through what is a very difficult time, she gave me hope that there is something to be done. Very solutions-oriented!”

  • Eve, March 2026
    Professional, compassionate and seamless legal support “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Charlotte, Solicitor at RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP, for the outstanding support she provided to my father during the creation of his will

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    Review of legal guidance received “I recently worked with Patrick Simpson on my settlement agreement. Patrick guided me through every stage with exceptional care and diligence. He kept the process moving efficiently, always updating me promptly

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