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Richard Seldon, January 2024

Karen Cole and Patrick Simpson made a perfect team, working together seamlessly. They did what they said they would do, always kept me up to date, always responded in a timely manner and kept expenses tightly controlled with no surprises. Answers to my many (and often confused) questions were always clear and very constructive, helping me move forward at each step. There was a large degree of intuition involved on their part, really understanding what was going through my mind. Great representatives for RIAA Barker Gillette, I couldn’t have asked for more.”

Employment for individuals


MS, January 2024

“Excellent experience. I needed a solicitor following a redundancy notification and was recommended to use Karen Cole – and Patrick Simpson – to review my settlement agreement. A phone call was quickly arranged with Karen who explained the process to me and answered any questions I had. Karen and Patrick kept me up to date throughout the process and were always happy to answer any further queries I had. I would highly recommend both Karen and Patrick to anyone going through a similar experience.”

Employment for individuals


Kevin Friend, December 2023

“I was recommended to use Patrick Simpson to handle my redundancy agreement. Patrick was excellent from start to finish, he kept me up to date during the whole process and took the time to answer any of my questions fully and took the stress out of what I though would be a very stressful process. I would not hesitate in recommending Patrick to anybody that needs legal advice in the future.”

Employment for individuals


SP, December 2023

“I must say my experience of dealing with Patrick and the team was great as I required their services at short notice and employment documents reviewed and competed promptly. From the initial introduction to final completion, I was kept fully informed. Thanks for your assistance.”


Rowena, November 2023

Patrick was brilliant. He provided prompt replies to all of my queries and was professional and friendly throughout. His communication was excellent and easy to understand. I would thoroughly recommend Patrick and the team.”

Employment law


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.”



Abigail Simon, June 2022

“A fantastic firm to work with – everyone I spoke to was knowledgeable and helpful. [Laura St-Gallay and Patrick Simpson] supported me through a difficult litigation process, taking the time to explain every step very clearly, and their advice was spot-on. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this firm.”

Dispute Resolution


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