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# Richard Griffiths & Co.

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## Pages

- [Home](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/) - Our team of highly experienced specialist solicitors provide personal, expert and clear legal advice to clients across Wiltshire and Hampshire and beyond.
- [Conveyancing Enquiries](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/conveyancing-enquiry/) - Looking to buy or sell a home? We can help. Fill out this form to assist us in giving you an estimate of our fees.
- [Funding](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/funding/) - Explore funding options for your legal requirements, from Legal Aid to Military discounts.
- [SRA Price Transparency](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/sra-price-transparency/) - Richard Griffiths & Co are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). As part of our commitment to transparency and quality, we have disclosed the following policies in regards to our processes and pricing for your referral. Our Hourly Rates (April 2026) Conveyancing Policy (December 2025) Probate Policy (December 2023) Motoring Policy (September 2025) Employment
- [About Us](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/about/) - Richard Griffiths & Co Solicitors offer a comprehensive range of legal services for the individual, for business and for the military. They have offices based in Salisbury, New Milton and Chippenham.
- [Legal Services for Military](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services-for-military/) - Richard Griffiths & Co.'s solicitors offer a comprehensive range of Legal Services for the Armed Forces from our offices in Salisbury, New Milton & Melksham.
- [Legal Services](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/) - Our highly experienced specialist solicitors provide personal, expert legal advice across Wiltshire, Hampshire and beyond including the following legal services
- [Residential Property](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/) - Our property law team can assist you with buying or selling your home, extending your lease, re-mortgaging your property and all your conveyancing needs.
- [Criminal Defence](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/criminal-defence/) - Our experienced criminal defence team can represent you at the police station, magistrates’ court and crown court.
- [How to Complain](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/complaints/) - At Richard Griffiths & Co, we want to give you the best possible service. However, if at any point you feel unhappy or concerned about the service we have provided please inform us immediately so that we can do our best to resolve any problems you may be experiencing. In the first instance, please contact
- [](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/4742-2/) - Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Expected hours: 35 per week Purpose of the role: Our busy office in Salisbury is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Private Client lawyer either practicing as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Probate Practitioner to work alongside our existing team. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 3+ PQE with
- [Legal Services for Business](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services-for-business/) - Richard Griffiths & Co.'s team of solicitors offer a comprehensive range of Business Legal Services from our offices in Salisbury, New Milton and Chippenham.
- [Child Care](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/child-care/) - The friendly, approachable Child Care team at Richard Griffiths & Co can assist you when Social Services become involved with your children.
- [Terms of Business](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/https-www-rg-law-co-uk-wp-content-uploads-2023-05-rgco-terms-of-business-april-2023-pdf/) - We pride ourselves on working transparently and working with integrity. Our terms of business are easily accessible and can be downloaded as required.
- [Landlord and Tenant](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/commercial-property/landlord-and-tenant/) - Our commercial property legal experts provide a comprehensive service for commercial landlords and tenants, including leases, rent review, disputes and more.
- [Road Traffic](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/road-traffic/) - Our team have specialised in defending road traffic law prosecutions for over 30 years, including speeding, drink driving and dangerous driving matters.
- [Wills & Probate](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/wills-probate/) - At RG & Co our Private Client team deals with making and updating Wills, administering the estate after a person has died and powers of attorney.
- [Litigation & Disputes](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/litigation-disputes/) - With any dispute, court proceedings should only be a last resort. The courts expect parties to have tried to resolve their issues by alternative means, and often it is the best choice for your business to avoid the expense of going to court. Whether all that is required is a simple letter, or whether negotiation
- [Employment](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/employment/) - We can advise you on a range of employment issues, from contracts of employment to claims for unfair dismissal and discrimination
- [Debt Recovery](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/litigation-disputes/debt-recovery/) - Our experienced litigation and disputes lawyers can assist you with the recovery of money that is owed to you or your business.
- [Regulatory Investigations & Prosecutions](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/regulatory-investigations-prosecutions/) - If you face investigation or prosecution by a regulatory authority, our experienced and professional team can represent you.
- [Development and Investment Work](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/commercial-property/development-and-investment-work/) - Our property law experts can advise you on the acquisition of land for development or investment, plot sales, overage and clawback provisions, and much more.
- [Legal Services for Individuals](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services-for-individuals/) - Richard Griffiths & Co.'s team of solicitors offer a comprehensive range of Personal Legal Services from our offices in Salisbury, New Milton and Melksham.
- [Bribery & Corruption](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/regulatory-investigations-prosecutions/bribery-corruption/) - If you face allegations of bribery and corruption, our team can advise you from initial interview by the relevant authority through to representation at court.
- [Money Laundering & Proceeds of Crime](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/regulatory-investigations-prosecutions/money-laundering-proceeds-of-crime/) - Our highly experienced team can offer advice and assistance if you face allegations of money laundering or offences related to proceeds of crime.
- [Discrimination at Work](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/employment/discrimination-at-work/) - Our experienced employment law team can advise you on the law in relation to discrimination in the workplace.
- [Unfair Dismissal Claims](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/employment/unfair-dismissal-claims/) - Our employment law team can advise you on all the issues related to bringing, defending and avoiding unfair dismissal claims.
- [Settlement Agreements](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/employment/settlement-agreements/) - Our employment law team can advise you on all the issues relating to settlement agreements on redundancy.
- [Redundancy](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/employment/redundancy/) - Our employment law team can advise you on all the issues relating to redundancy including whether it is fair, redundancy pay and notice periods.
- [Property Disputes](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/litigation-disputes/property-disputes/) - If you have a property dispute our experienced litigation and disputes team can discuss your options for resolving the issue.
- [Professional Negligence Claims](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/litigation-disputes/professional-negligence-claims/) - Our highly skilled team can help you bring a claim in professional negligence if you have lost out as a result of poor advice.
- [Personal Injury](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/litigation-disputes/personal-injury/) - Whether you have suffered physical or psychological injury as a result of an accident, stress or discrimination, our team can advise you on potential claims.
- [Partnership Disputes](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/litigation-disputes/partnership-disputes/) - Disputes arising between business partners can be very sensitive issues. Our legal experts can advise you and help you achieve a practical solution.
- [Medical Negligence Claims](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/litigation-disputes/clinical-medical-negligence-claims/) - Our highly skilled team can help you bring a claim in negligence if you have had medical treatment that has fallen short of reasonable standards.
- [Landlord & Tenant Disputes](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/litigation-disputes/landlord-and-tenant-disputes/) - Our experienced and knowledgeable team can advise landlords and tenants to help resolve disputes and issues such as rent, condition and repair of a property.
- [Consumer Protection](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/litigation-disputes/consumer-protection/) - Our legal experts can assist you if the goods or services that you have received are not of an acceptable standard.
- [Family & Matrimonial](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/family-matrimonial/) - Our Family lawyers explain the process clearly and support our clients throughout their matter, whether providing initial advice or representing them in court.
- [Pre-nuptial & Post-nuptial Agreements](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/family-matrimonial/pre-nuptial-post-nuptial-agreements/) - Our friendly family lawyers can assist with the preparation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, giving you peace of mind about your assets.
- [Divorce & Civil Partnership Dissolutions](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/family-matrimonial/divorce-civil-partnership-dissolutions/) - Our approachable family lawyers can help you with all aspects of divorce or civil partnership dissolution, including finances and child arrangements.
- [Financial Settlements & Separation Agreements](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/family-matrimonial/financial-settlements-separation-agreements/) - Our experienced family legal team can advise you on the process of dividing your finances and joint assets if you are in the process of divorce or separation.
- [Injunctions & Occupation Orders](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/family-matrimonial/injunctions-occupation-orders/) - Our experienced family legal team will listen to your concerns and assist you in obtaining an injunction to ensure your safety.
- [Cohabitation Agreements & Disputes](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/family-matrimonial/cohabitation-agreements-disputes/) - Our family lawyers can help if you wish to draw up an agreement as to how your affairs are conducted during a relationship, or if a dispute arises.
- [Children](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/family-matrimonial/children/) - Our family lawyers can assist you in arranging how your child will be cared for following your divorce or separation, either by informal means or court order.
- [Contact](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/contact/) - Richard Griffiths & Co Solicitors are based across Wiltshire and Hampshire, in Salisbury, Chippenham and New Milton.
- [Careers](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/careers/) - We are a growing law firm and are always on the lookout for new talent to join our hard-working, experienced and established legal team. Read more about us here
- [Data & Privacy Notice](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/privacy/) - Your privacy is important to us. Information provided to Richard Griffiths & Co Solicitors will be used only for the purpose agreed with the provider.
- [Online Application](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/careers/online-application/) - To apply for any role or make a prospective application please complete the form below.
- [Jargon Buster](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/) - Welcome to our jargon buster. Definitions of legal terms are provided here and throughout our website. Hover your mouse over the underlined words to see their definitions.
- [Military & Court Martial](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/military-and-courts-martial/) - Our experienced military lawyers can assist with disciplinary matters (AGAI 67), investigations by the Service Police, summary appeals and Courts Martials.
- [Discount for Serving Military Personnel](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/discount-for-serving-military-personnel/) - As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces and Military, we offer a 10% discount on our fees to all serving military personnel.
- [Court Martial](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/military-and-courts-martial/courts-martial/) - Our military law specialists can advise you on Court Martial trials, procedures and sentencing as well as appeals to the Court Martial Appeal Court.
- [Sales and Acquisitions (Leasehold and Freehold)](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/commercial-property/sales-and-acquisitions-leasehold-and-freehold/) - Our property legal experts can assist with the acquisition or disposal of freehold and leasehold properties, from a single unit to an entire property portfolio.
- [Wills & Living Wills](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/wills-probate/wills-and-living-wills/) - If you are looking to make a will or update an existing will our friendly team can discuss any issues and ensure your wishes are accurately reflected.
- [Trust Advice](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/wills-probate/trust-advice/) - Our legal experts can advise you on your options if you are a trustee, beneficiary or someone considering setting up a trust.
- [Inheritance Tax Planning & Tax Advice](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/wills-probate/inheritance-tax-planning-tax-advice/) - Our wills, tax and probate team can discuss the tax implications of your transactions with you.
- [Sale and Purchase](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/sale-and-purchase/) - If you are buying or selling a property our friendly and efficient conveyancing team will ensure the transaction goes as smoothly as possible.
- [Forces Help to Buy](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/forces-help-to-buy/) - Our property department can assist military personnel in buying a property – we can help if you will be benefiting from the Forces Help to Buy scheme.
- [Estate Development](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/estate-development/) - Our conveyancing lawyers provide a comprehensive service for property developers at competitive rates.
- [Appeals](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/criminal-defence/appeals/) - When a case goes against you we can advise you whether there are grounds for appeal and, if appropriate, help you take action to start the appeal process.
- [Help to Buy](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/help-to-buy/) - Our property department guides first time buyers through the process of buying a home – we can help if your purchase involves a government help to buy scheme.
- [Care Proceedings (Court)](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/child-care/care-proceedings-court/) - If Social Services have concerns about your children and the matter goes to court, our team of child care lawyers can represent and advise you.
- [Leases](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/commercial-property/leases/) - Our experienced property lawyers can help landlords of residential property with lease extensions, enfranchisement and sales of freehold property.
- [Estate Development](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/commercial-property/estate-development/) - Our efficient conveyancing lawyers provide a comprehensive service for property developers at competitive rates.
- [Declarations of Trust](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/declarations-of-trust/) - Our experienced property team can prepare a declaration of trust so that you (as buyers of a property) can set out who owns what interest in that property.
- [Website Terms](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/website-terms/) - Terms of Use of Richard Griffiths & Co Solicitors, located at: 86 Crane Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2QD.
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/cookie-policy/) - This site uses cookies - small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymised tracking data to third party applications like Google Analytics. As a rule, cookies
- [Accessibility](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/accessibility/) - Information and guidance to help visitors when using Richard Griffiths & Co website.
- [Magistrates’ Court Representation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/criminal-defence/magistrates-court-representation/) - Our knowledgeable criminal defence team can represent you in the Magistrates’ Court. If Legal Aid is available this representation may be free of charge.
- [Transfer after Divorce or Separation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/transfer-after-divorce-or-separation/) - Our property team can assist you with the transfer of your property from joint names into a sole name after divorce or separation.
- [Transfer of Equity](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/transfer-of-equity/) - If you are looking to transfer ownership of the whole or part of your property to another, our experienced property team can assist you.
- [Shared Ownership](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/shared-ownership/) - Our experienced and friendly property lawyers can help if you are buying or selling a property under a shared ownership scheme.
- [Re-mortgage](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/re-mortgage/) - If you wish to re-mortgage your property our friendly and efficient conveyancing team can help you complete the legal part of the transaction.
- [Site map](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/site-map/)
- [Summary Hearings](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/military-and-courts-martial/summary-hearings/) - Our military team can discuss with you the options of having your matter dealt with by your Commanding Officer or electing for trial in the Court Martial.
- [Summary Appeals](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/military-and-courts-martial/summary-appeals/) - If your matter has been heard by your Commanding Officer and you wish to contest the outcome, our military team can assist you with an appeal to the Summary Appeal Court.
- [Service Police Investigations](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/military-and-courts-martial/service-police-investigations/) - If you are interviewed as a suspect by the Service Police our military legal experts can advise you and attend the interview with you.
- [Administrative Action - AGAI 67](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/military-and-courts-martial/administrative-action-agai-67/) - If you are facing administrative action, our team of military legal experts can give you specialist advice on the process, possible outcomes and steps to take.
- [Conditional Agreements and Option Agreements](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/commercial-property/conditional-agreements-and-option-agreements/) - Our experienced property lawyers can help landlords of residential property with lease extensions, enfranchisement and sales of freehold property.
- [Special Guardianship](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/child-care/special-guardianship/) - If the parents of a child are unable to care for that child, other relatives may apply for Special Guardianship. We can assist with this application.
- [Emergency Protection Orders](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/child-care/emergency-protection-orders/) - If the Local Authority apply to the court for an Emergency Protection Order to allow them to remove your children we can advise you.
- [Social Services Involvement – Pre-proceedings Stage](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/child-care/social-services-involvement-pre-proceedings-stage/) - If you have received a Pre-proceedings letter from Social Services about your children, our team of child care lawyers can help and advise you.
- [Crown Court Representation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/criminal-defence/crown-court-representation/) - If your case is in the Crown Court our highly skilled criminal defence team have the experience to guide you through the process and represent you.
- [Arrest and Police Station Interviews (Voluntary and Under Caution)](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/criminal-defence/arrest-and-police-station-interviews-voluntary-and-under-caution/) - Whether you are arrested or attend the police station for a voluntary interview, our criminal defence lawyers can represent you free of charge.
- [Care Home Fees Advice](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/wills-probate/care-home-fees-advice/) - Our friendly and helpful team can discuss your options for funding care home fees with you, helping you to plan for the future.
- [Court of Protection](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/wills-probate/court-of-protection/) - Where a family member needs help in managing their affairs but has not made a Power of Attorney our team can assist you with a Deputyship Application.
- [Deeds of Variation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/wills-probate/deeds-of-variation/) - Our knowledgeable wills and probate experts can advise you on the variation of the terms of a will to benefit someone else.
- [Powers of Attorney](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/wills-probate/powers-of-attorney/) - If you wish to make a Power of Attorney our friendly wills and probate team can advise you and draft the paperwork for you.
- [Probate & Estate Administration](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/wills-probate/probate-estate-administration/) - Our team of professional, friendly experts can help you obtain a grant of probate and administer the estate of a loved one when they pass away.
- [Buying a New-Build Property](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/buying-a-new-build-property/) - If you are buying a new-build property our conveyancing team can help – they have experience in dealing with new-build homes and property developers.
- [Lease Extensions and Enfranchisement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/lease-extensions-and-enfranchisement/) - Our experienced and friendly property lawyers can help you obtain an extension of the term of your lease or advise you on buying the freehold of your property.
- [Buy-to-Let and Investment Property](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/legal-services/property/buy-to-let-and-investment-property/) - Our experienced conveyancing lawyers provide a comprehensive service for property investors, from the initial conveyancing to tenancy agreements and disputes.
- [What Our Clients Say](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/what-our-clients-say/) - We pride ourselves in providing a high quality service to all our clients, ensuring their voices are heard and represented. Our clients' opinions matter to us.
- [Glossary](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster-2/)

## People

- [William Hazelton](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/william-hazelton/) - William, on qualification as a solicitor, worked initially for firms in Hampshire before going to Kiribati in the Central Pacific. There his work included prosecuting murders and rapes, law drafting, treaty negotiations and general advice to the Government. Since then he has worked in Dorset and Cornwall before joining Richard Griffiths and Co in 2024.
- [Charlotte Hunt](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/charlotte-hunt/) - Charlotte graduated from university with a first-class Honours degree in Law. Post University, she worked as an Usher and Administrative Assistant at Salisbury Law Courts where she gained valuable, practical insights into the day-to-day functioning of our judicial system. Keen to advance her legal career and driven by a desire to help people navigate difficult
- [Lauren Hall](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/lauren-hall/) - After successfully completing her BSc in Criminology at the University of Southampton, Lauren went on to pursue a career in law. She completed the GDL at Bournemouth University, earning an Academic Achievement Scholarship for her outstanding grades. She then undertook the LLM in Legal Practice, which included the LPC, achieving a 2:1 overall and a
- [Lucian Sandu](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/lucian-sandu/) - Lucian Sandu joins the firm as Head of our Child Care and Family law department. He is a family lawyer, specialising in all aspects of child care and family law. He has previously worked for law firms in Wiltshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire and is an accredited member of the Children’s Law Panel with many years
- [Rebecca Veasey](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/rebecca-veasey/) - Rebecca is a Solicitor admitted in the Australian and English & Welsh courts. Rebecca is a lawyer with experience dating back to 2011 that includes working with indigenous people within the Australian outback. Rebecca has also worked in commercial law in London however prefers her chosen field of crime work especially in the countryside of
- [Karen Cox](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/karen-cox/) - Karen recently joined the firm in June this year and handles all aspects of residential conveyancing. Sales, purchases, leasehold transactions, transfers of equity, voluntary lease extensions, remortgages. Karen has worked in the legal industry all her working life and in particular, residential property for the last 27 years working for firms based in Greater London
- [Rebecca Davies](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/rebecca-davies/) - Rebecca earned her degree in Criminology from the University of Bristol. Her Dissertation focused on how young people recognise coercive and controlling behaviours. She began her career at another local firm while she was studying where she got a grasp on working with barristers and experts, as well as an understanding of criminal law processes.
- [Jamilly Sueth](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/jamilly-sueth/) - Originally from Brazil, Jamilly moved to England in 2019 and swiftly started a LLB in Law at the University of Essex. She is currently studying for her Solicitors Qualifying Exams [SQE]. She specialises in Criminal Law and prides herself in her versatility, covering Magistrates, Crown and Youth Court matters. She is currently working on becoming
- [Tom Maxted-Pettman](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/tom-maxted-pettman/) - Tom Maxted-Pettman is a qualified solicitor with 6 years’ post-qualification experience, having recently joined Richard Griffiths & Co. He specialises in a range of Private Client matters, including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration and Deputyship matters. Tom discovered his passion for Private Client work during his training contract and has remained committed to
- [Liam Burke](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/liam-burke/) - Solicitor, Residential Conveyancing, Salisbury
- [Georgianna Kaya](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/georgianna-kaya/) - Georgianna joined Richard Griffiths & Co in December 2021, previously she worked for a well—known law firm in the Bournemouth area for over 9 years. Georgianna handles all aspects of conveyancing including: - Sales Purchases Remortages Transfer of equities Equity releases Georgianna feels very privileged to assist and support her clients through the conveyancing process
- [Richard Fisher](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/richard-fisher/) - [glossary_exclude]Richard came to Richard Griffiths & Co as a trainee Legal Aid Costs Draftsman in 2011. Having worked in this role for 3 years an opportunity arose for a move to the Accounts Department, covering maternity leave, a challenge which Richard relished.[/glossary_exclude]. Richard has now moved into other areas of management. Prior to working at Richard
- [Richard Williams](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/richard-williams/) - Richard has specialised in Criminal Defence for approximately 20 years in private practice and has spent the majority of his Professional career in Wiltshire and Swindon. He is able to represent clients during interview from the Police Station right the way through to the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal, as appropriate. Richard
- [Bob Scott](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/bob-scott/) - Bob Scott specialises in criminal and military defence law and he is both a solicitor and Higher Rights Advocate.
- [Maria Blanco](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/maria-blanco/) - Maria is a dedicated and detail-focused Property Solicitor within our Residential Conveyancing team. She graduated from the University of Winchester with a 2:1 in her law degree, before going on to achieve a Distinction in her Legal Practice Course (LPC). Maria brings strong academic achievement and a deep understanding of property law to every transaction
- [Raymond Tan](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/raymond-tan/) - Raymond specialises in criminal defence law, in cases from shoplifting to murder, as well as Courts Martial.
- [John Smart](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/john-smart/) - John has experience in almost every area of law but now mainly focuses on Wills and Probate, Residential Conveyancing and Commercial Landlord & Tenant law.
- [Monica Banto](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/monica-banto/) - Monica joined Richard Griffiths & Co in August 2024, marking the beginning of her professional journey in law. Prior to this, she graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Sociology, where she developed a varied skillset marked by strong analytical skills. Motivated to pursue a legal career, Monica recently completed the MA Law (SQE1) at
- [Jay Marsh-Gasson](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/jay-marsh-gasson/) - Jay has extensive experience in assisting clients with their personal matters. He is well-versed in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and General Estate Planning; always striving to provide clients with comprehensive and personalised legal support. Jay is dedicated to building and maintaining strong client relationships based on trust and professionalism. With a compassionate and empathetic
- [Lucy Owen](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/lucy-owen/) - Lucy is currently studying to complete her CILEx Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice and has specialised in Private Client work for nearly 10 years. Lucy has experienced in the preparation of Wills, Estate Administration, Inheritance Tax Planning, Powers of Attorney, Deputyship applications and General Management under a power of attorney or deputyship order.
- [Gabrielle Kovtunenko](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/gabrielle-kovetunenko/) - Originally from Canada, Gabrielle holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Forensic Psychology and Criminology. In 2019, she relocated to England to pursue a Graduate Juris Doctorate in Law. Upon graduating with honours, Gabrielle began her legal career at a leading Domestic Abuse firm, specialising in Private Family Law applications. Following the completion of her Qualifying Work Experience,
- [William Griffiths](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/william-griffiths/) - Will became a lawyer to help people solve problems, whatever they may be. His aim is to ensure that RG&Co provides honest, straightforward legal advice.
- [Simon Browner](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/simon-browner/) - Simon Browner qualified as a Solicitor in 1981 and has been practicing Law ever since. He was a partner in a Plymouth firm for many years and has specialised in civil litigation and dispute resolution for most of his professional life. His current workload includes contractual disputes, employment tribunals, debt recovery, contentious probate, landlord and
- [Rachael Fisher](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/rachael-fisher/) - Rachael is the Practice Manager and has a broad range of responsibilities, which range from HR to marketing.
- [Richard Griffiths](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/our-people/richard-griffiths/) - Richard is the Senior Partner and founder of Richard Griffiths & Co, establishing it in 1979 after reading law at Oxford University.

## Services

- [Road Traffic](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/road-traffic/) - Our team have specialised in defending road traffic law prosecutions for over 30 years, including speeding, drink driving and dangerous driving matters.
- [Property](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/) - Our property law team can assist you with buying or selling your home, extending your lease, re-mortgaging your property and all your conveyancing needs.
- [Care Home Fees Advice](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/care-home-fees-advice/) - Our friendly and helpful team can discuss your options for funding care home fees with you, helping you to plan for the future.
- [Wills & Living Wills](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/wills-living-wills/) - If you are looking to make a will or update an existing will our friendly team can discuss any issues and ensure your wishes are accurately reflected.
- [Trust Advice](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/trust-advice/) - Our legal experts can advise you on your options if you are a trustee, beneficiary or someone considering setting up a trust.
- [Probate & Estate Administration](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/probate-estate-administration/) - Our team of professional, friendly experts can help you obtain a grant of probate and administer the estate of a loved one when they pass away.
- [Powers of Attorney](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/powers-of-attorney/) - If you wish to make a Power of Attorney our friendly wills and probate team can advise you and draft the paperwork for you.
- [Inheritance Tax Planning & Tax Advice](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/inheritance-tax-planning-tax-advice/) - Our wills, tax and probate team can discuss the tax implications of your transactions with you.
- [Deeds of Variation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/deeds-of-variation/) - Our knowledgeable wills and probate experts can advise you on the variation of the terms of a will to benefit someone else.
- [Court of Protection](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/court-of-protection/) - Where a family member needs help in managing their affairs but has not made a Power of Attorney our team can assist you with a Deputyship Application.
- [Special Guardianship](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/special-guardianship/) - If the parents of a child are unable to care for that child, other relatives may apply for Special Guardianship. We can assist with this application.
- [Social Services Involvement – Pre-proceedings Stage](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/social-services-involvement-pre-proceedings-stage/) - If you have received a pre-proceedings letter from Social Services about your children, our team of child care lawyers can help and advise you.
- [Emergency Protection Orders](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/emergency-protection-orders/) - If the Local Authority apply to the court for an Emergency Protection Order to allow them to remove your children we can advise you.
- [Care Proceedings (Court)](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/care-proceedings-court/) - If Social Services have concerns about your children and the matter goes to court, our team of child care lawyers can represent and advise you.
- [Bribery & Corruption](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/bribery-corruption/) - If you face allegations of bribery and corruption, our team can advise you from initial interview by the relevant authority through to representation at court.
- [Transfer of Equity](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/transfer-of-equity/) - If you are looking to transfer ownership of the whole or part of your property to another, our experienced property team can assist you.
- [Transfer after Divorce or Separation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/transfer-after-divorce-or-separation/) - Our property team can assist you with the transfer of your property from joint names into a sole name after divorce or separation.
- [Shared Ownership](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/shared-ownership/) - Our experienced and friendly property lawyers can help if you are buying or selling a property under a shared ownership scheme.
- [Sale and Purchase](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/sale-and-purchase/) - If you are buying or selling a property our friendly and efficient conveyancing team will ensure the transaction goes as smoothly as possible.
- [Re-mortgage](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/re-mortgage/) - If you wish to re-mortgage your property our friendly and efficient conveyancing team can help you complete the legal part of the transaction.
- [Lease Extensions and Enfranchisement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/lease-extensions-and-enfranchisement/) - Our experienced and friendly property lawyers can help you obtain an extension of the term of your lease or advise you on buying the freehold of your property.
- [Help to Buy](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/help-to-buy/) - Our property department guides first time buyers through the process of buying a home – we can help if your purchase involves a government help to buy scheme.
- [Forces Help to Buy](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/forces-help-to-buy/) - Our property department can assist military personnel in buying a property – we can help if you will be benefiting from the Forces Help to Buy scheme.
- [Estate Development](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/estate-development/) - Our efficient conveyancing lawyers provide a comprehensive service for property developers at competitive rates.
- [Declarations of Trust](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/declarations-of-trust/) - Our experienced property team can prepare a declaration of trust so that you (as buyers of a property) can set out who owns what interest in that property.
- [Buying a New-Build Property](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/buying-a-new-build-property/) - If you are buying a new-build property our conveyancing team can help – they have experience in dealing with new-build homes and property developers.
- [Buy-to-Let and Investment Property](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property/buy-to-let-and-investment-property/) - Our experienced conveyancing lawyers provide a comprehensive service for property investors, from the initial conveyancing to tenancy agreements and disputes.
- [Summary Hearings](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/summary-hearings/) - Our military team can discuss with you the options of having your matter dealt with by your Commanding Officer or electing for trial in the Court Martial.
- [Summary Appeals](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/summary-appeals/) - If your matter has been heard by your Commanding Officer and you wish to contest the outcome, our military team can assist you with an appeal to the Summary Appeal Court.
- [Service Police Investigations](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/service-police-investigations/) - If you are interviewed as a suspect by the Service Police our military legal experts can advise you and attend the interview with you.
- [Courts Martial](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/courts-martial/) - Our military law specialists can advise you on Court Martial trials, procedures and sentencing as well as appeals to the Court Martial Appeal Court.
- [Administrative Action - AGAI 67](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/administrative-action-agai-67/) - If you are facing administrative action, our team of military legal experts can give you specialist advice on the process, possible outcomes and steps to take.
- [Wills & Inheritance Act Claims](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/wills-inheritance-act-claims/) - If you are concerned about the contents of a deceased relative’s will our legal experts can advise you on what steps to take.
- [Property Disputes](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/property-disputes/) - If you have a property dispute our experienced litigation and disputes team can discuss your options for resolving the issue.
- [Professional Negligence Claims](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/professional-negligence-claims/) - Our highly skilled team can help you bring a claim in professional negligence if you have lost out as a result of poor advice.
- [Personal Injury](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/personal-injury/) - Whether you have suffered physical or psychological injury as a result of an accident, stress or discrimination, our team can advise you on potential claims.
- [Partnership Disputes](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/partnership-disputes/) - Disputes arising between business partners can be very sensitive issues. Our legal experts can advise you and help you achieve a practical solution.
- [Medical Negligence Claims](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/medical-negligence-claims/) - Our highly skilled team can help you bring a claim in negligence if you have had medical treatment that has fallen short of reasonable standards.
- [Landlord & Tenant Disputes](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/landlord-tenant-disputes/) - Our experienced and knowledgeable team can advise landlords and tenants to help resolve disputes and issues such as rent, condition and repair of a property.
- [Debt Recovery](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/debt-recovery/) - Our experienced litigation and disputes lawyers can assist you with the recovery of money that is owed to you or your business.
- [Consumer Protection](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/consumer-protection/) - Our legal experts can assist you if the goods or services that you have received are not of an acceptable standard.
- [Partnership Agreements](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/partnership-agreements/) - Our commercial lawyers can draft new partnership agreements, advise on existing agreements or offer guidance if you do not have a written agreement in place.
- [Commercial & Contractual Disputes](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/commercial-contractual-disputes/) - Our professional team will help you consider your options for resolving a dispute, bearing in mind your business needs and concerns.
- [Pre-nuptial & Post-nuptial Agreements](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/pre-nuptial-post-nuptial-agreements/) - Our friendly family lawyers can assist with the preparation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, giving you peace of mind about your assets.
- [Injunctions & Occupation Orders](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/injunctions-occupation-orders/) - Our experienced family legal team will listen to your concerns and assist you in obtaining an injunction to ensure your safety.
- [Financial Settlements & Separation Agreements](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/financial-settlements-separation-agreements/) - Our experienced family legal team can advise you on the process of dividing your finances and joint assets if you are in the process of divorce or separation.
- [Divorce & Civil Partnership Dissolutions](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/divorce-civil-partnership-dissolutions/) - Our approachable family lawyers can help you with all aspects of divorce or civil partnership dissolution, including finances and child arrangements.
- [Cohabitation Agreements & Disputes](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/cohabitation-agreements-disputes/) - Our family lawyers can help if you wish to draw up an agreement as to how your affairs are conducted during a relationship, or if a dispute arises.
- [Children](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/children/) - Our family lawyers can assist you in arranging how your child will be cared for following your divorce or separation, either by informal means or court order.
- [Unfair Dismissal Claims](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/unfair-dismissal-claims/) - Our employment law team can advise you on all the issues related to bringing, defending and avoiding unfair dismissal claims.
- [Settlement Agreements](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/settlement-agreements/) - Our employment law team can advise you on all the issues relating to settlement agreements on redundancy.
- [Redundancy](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/redundancy/) - Our employment law team can advise you on all the issues relating to redundancy including whether it is fair, redundancy pay and notice periods. 
- [Discrimination at Work](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/discrimination-at-work/) - Our experienced employment law team can advise you on the law in relation to discrimination in the workplace.
- [Arrest and Police Station Interviews (Voluntary and Under Caution)](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/arrest-and-police-station-interviews-voluntary-and-under-caution/) - Whether you are arrested or attend the police station for a voluntary interview, our criminal defence lawyers can represent you free of charge.
- [Appeals](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/appeals/) - When a case goes against you we can advise you whether there are grounds for appeal and, if appropriate, help you take action to start the appeal process.
- [Magistrates’ Court Representation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/magistrates-court-representation/) - Our knowledgeable criminal defence team can represent you in the Magistrates’ Court. If Legal Aid is available this representation may be free of charge.
- [Crown Court Representation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/crown-court-representation/) - If your case is in the Crown Court our highly skilled criminal defence team have the experience to guide you through the process and represent you.
- [Sales and Acquisitions (Leasehold and Freehold)](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/sales-and-acquisitions-leasehold-and-freehold/) - Our property legal experts can assist with the acquisition or disposal of freehold and leasehold properties, from a single unit to an entire property portfolio.
- [Lease Extensions and Enfranchisement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/lease-extensions-and-enfranchisement/) - Our experienced property lawyers can help landlords of residential property with lease extensions, enfranchisement and sales of freehold property.
- [Landlord and Tenant](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/landlord-and-tenant/) - Our commercial property legal experts provide a comprehensive service for commercial landlords and tenants, including leases, rent review, disputes and more.
- [Estate Development](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/estate-development/) - Our efficient conveyancing lawyers provide a comprehensive service for property developers at competitive rates.
- [Development and Investment Work](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/development-and-investment-work/) - Our property law experts can advise you on the acquisition of land for development or investment, plot sales, overage and clawback provisions, and much more.
- [Conditional Agreements and Option Agreements](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/services/conditional-agreements-and-option-agreements/) - Our experienced property lawyers can help landlords of residential property with lease extensions, enfranchisement and sales of freehold property.

## CM Tooltip Glossary

- [Disbursements](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/disbursements/) - A payment made by a solicitor to a third party on behalf of the client, i.e. court fees, medical reports, telegraphic transfers, counsel’s fees and other experts etc.
- [Means testing](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/means-testing/) - Where a client’s financial position is assessed to determine whether they meet the criteria for Legal Aid funding.
- [Interests of Justice](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/interests-of-justice/) - A test which considers the merits of the case, e.g. a person’s previous convictions, the nature of the offence and the risk of custody in order to determine if an applicant qualifies for Legal Aid. The more serious the charge or possible consequences for the client, the more likely that their case will qualify for
- [Wayleave Agreement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/wayleave-agreement/) - An agreement entered into with an organisation supplying services to or over land e.g. gas suppliers, giving them rights to have infrastructure on or over that land.
- [Vacant Possession](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/vacant-possession/) - Used to define the state of a property - the fact that no one is living in or occupying a property or using it in any way e.g. a landlord will obtain vacant possession when a tenant moves out and takes all their possessions with them, rendering the property useable by the landlord.
- [UK Based Civilian](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/uk-based-civilian/) - A UK civilian national attached to a UK military force anywhere outside the UK. For example – the wife/husband and children of a soldier serving abroad, in some circumstances a relative of a serving soldier on an extended stay, a MOD civil servant or NAAFI employee (this list is not exhaustive).
- [Unfair Dismissal](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/unfair-dismissal/) - Termination of employment by an employer without good reason.
- [Trustee](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/trustee/) - A person who holds property or assets in a representative capacity for the benefit of the beneficiary / beneficiaries. Trustees’ rights and responsibilities are outlined in the trust deeds and under legislation.
- [Trust](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/trust/) - A common arrangement whereby property is held in law by one person or several people (in a representative capacity) for the benefit of another person e.g. property inherited by a child will be held by trustees until the child turns 18.
- [Transfer of Equity](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/transfer-of-equity/) - A transfer of property ownership between people who already have ownership e.g. a spouse who owns a property transfers it to joint names of himself / herself and the other spouse.
- [Transfer Deed](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/transfer-deed/) - The legal document which transfers the ownership of the property from Seller to Buyer.
- [Totting Disqualification](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/totting-disqualification/) - Disqualification for a minimum of six months where an offender incurs 12 penalty points or more within a three-year period. Totting up disqualifications erase all penalty points (unlike other disqualifications).
- [Testator / Testatrix](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/testator-testatrix/) - A deceased person who has made a valid Will.
- [Term of a Lease](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/term-of-a-lease/) - The length of the lease – i.e. the length of time for which you have a right to occupy the property.
- [Tenancy Deposit Scheme](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/tenancy-deposit-scheme/) - A government backed scheme where deposits paid by people renting a property are held by an independent scheme rather than by the landlord, to ensure deposits are returned at the end of the tenancy.
- [Supervision Order](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/supervision-order/) - A court order which requires a Local Authority to provide support and assistance to a family for a fixed period of time, usually six months or a year.
- [Summons](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/summons/) - An order to appear before a judge or magistrate.
- [Summary Hearing](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/summary-hearing/) - A hearing held by a soldier’s CO to decide whether the soldier is guilty of minor criminal or disciplinary charges laid against him/her.
- [Summary Appeal](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/summary-appeal/) - An appeal against the finding or punishment awarded by a CO on CO’s orders. There is an unfettered right of appeal to the Summary Appeal Court which consists of a Judge Advocate and two Lay Members who are not connected with the Appellant or his unit.
- [Sub-letting](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/sub-letting/) - The position where a person holding a lease grants a lease themselves of all or part of the property. The consent of the landlord to do so is usually required by a commercial lease.
- [Statutory Defences](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/statutory-defences/) - A defence to a crime or breach of a regulation which is set out in legislation.
- [Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/stamp-duty-land-tax-sdlt/) - A tax payable to the government by buyers of property based on the purchase price.
- [Special Guardianship Order](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/special-guardianship-order/) - An order which gives a guardian parental responsibility for a child/ children which overrides the parents’ parental responsibility.
- [Specific Issues Order](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/specific-issues-order/) - A court order concerning specific issues in relation to a child e.g. which school they should go to.
- [Special Reasons](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/special-reasons/) - Factors that the court ought to take into consideration when considering sentencing. These do not amount to a defence but special reasons arguments may allow the court to prevent the imposition of penalty points or disqualification. To amount to a “special reason” a matter must: Be a mitigating or extenuating circumstance Not amount in law
- [Shared Ownership](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/shared-ownership/) - A scheme, subject to earnings and other criteria, which allows a person to buy a share in a property to live in and in future to buy more shares when they can afford to do so.
- [Settlement Agreement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/settlement-agreement/) - A legal document setting out the terms agreed by the parties when they agree to settle an employment claim (resolve it outside of the court/ tribunal). Previously called “Compromise Agreements”.
- [Service Test](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/service-test/) - Have the actions or behaviour of a Service person adversely impacted or are they likely to impact on the efficiency or operational effectiveness of the Service?
- [Service Police](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/service-police/) - The collective term for the four Service police forces being the Royal Naval Police, the Royal Marines Police, the Royal Military Police and the Royal Air Force Police. The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) is a civilian police force controlled by the MOD with powers similar to the Home Office police. The MDP only has
- [Separation Agreement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/separation-agreement/) - Agreement on separation as to how assets should be divided and what payments should be made.
- [S. 106 Agreement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/s-106-agreement/) - Agreements to run alongside planning consents for the developer to either contribute financially towards local infrastructure or to provide such infrastructure e.g. by building a school or doctors surgery.
- [Restrictive Covenants](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/restrictive-covenants/) - A clause in the contract of employment which limits the activities of an employee for a certain period after they have finished working for the employer, in order to protect the employer’s business. Not all Restrictive Covenants are actually enforceable.
- [Regulatory Prosecution](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/regulatory-prosecution/) - Legal action in court taken against anyone alleged to have committed a regulatory breach.
- [Regulatory Investigation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/regulatory-investigation/) - Interview by the authorities to determine whether a regulatory breach has taken place and decide whether an individual suspect should be prosecuted.
- [Regulatory Breaches](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/regulatory-breaches/) - Contravention of regulations.
- [Regulatory Authorities](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/regulatory-authorities/) - Government departments/ agencies, e.g. Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency, Financial Services Authority, Food Standard Agency, Health and Safety Executive and Trading Standards.
- [Redundancy](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/redundancy/) - Dismissal of an employee because they are no longer needed.
- [Rent Review](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/rent-review/) - Commercial leases will usually contain a clause requiring the rent payable to be looked at at specified intervals. The rent will usually rise on review.
- [Re-mortgage](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/re-mortgage/) - The process of obtaining a new mortgage to pay off an existing one.
- [Prohibited Steps Order](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/prohibited-steps-order/) - A court order preventing certain steps from being taken in connection with a child e.g. relocating with a child or removing the child.
- [Proceeds of Crime Proceedings](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/proceeds-of-crime-proceedings/) - Court action for the recovery of money against someone who has benefitted financially from criminal activity.
- [Probate](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/probate/) - Legal permission provided by a Probate Registry for someone to deal with someone else’s estate after they die.
- [Prima facie](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/prima-facie/) - Something that appears on the face of it to be true.
- [Pre-proceedings Letter](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/pre-proceedings-letter/) - A letter from social services listing the concerns that they have about your child or children.
- [Pre-nuptial Agreement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/pre-nuptial-agreement/) - An agreement entered into before a couple marry or enter into a civil partnership to set out how assets should be divided if you separate or divorce.
- [Post-nuptial Agreement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/post-nuptial-agreement/) - Made after a marriage or formation of a civil partnership to set out how these assets should be divided if you separate or divorce.
- [Postal Requisitions](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/postal-requisitions/) - (formerly a Summons) An order to appear before a judge or magistrate.
- [Plea in Mitigation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/plea-in-mitigation/) - Presentation to the Court of reasons for making the punishment for a criminal offence less severe than it might otherwise be.
- [Partnership](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/partnership/) - Two or more people working in business together.
- [Parental Responsibility Order](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/parental-responsibility-order/) - A court order stipulating who should have parental responsibility for a child.
- [Parental Responsibility](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/parental-responsibility/) - All the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his property.
- [Overage](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/overage/) - An agreed sum of money to be paid by a developer of land to the original seller over and above the original purchase price where the value of the land is enhanced by the works carried out or by the obtaining and putting into effect of planning consent.
- [Occupation Order](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/occupation-order/) - A court order to require someone to leave the home or only occupy part of the home, or to allow you to return to the home.
- [Out-of-Court Settlement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/out-of-court-settlement/) - An agreement between two parties to settle the case privately before the court makes a decision.
- [Notice Period](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/notice-period/) - The amount of time between an employer receiving confirmation that an employee wishes to leave their position and the end of the last working day.
- [Non Molestation Order](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/non-molestation-order/) - A court order to forbid someone from using violence towards you, harassing, intimidating or pestering you or instructing a third party to do anything they are forbidden to do.
- [Negotiation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/negotiation/) - A process of discussion aiming to resolve differences and reach agreement.
- [Negligence](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/negligence/) - Failure to exercise care towards others that a reasonable person should take.
- [Mortgage Guarantee](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/mortgage-guarantee/) - (in the context of the government Help to Buy scheme) An assurance provided by the government to the bank for a certain proportion of the mortgage loan. Buying a guarantee provided by the government allows a Buyer to purchase a property with a small deposit.
- [Mortgage Deed](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/mortgage-deed/) - The legal document which gives a mortgage lender rights over a property by way of security for their loan, including the right to sell the property if payments are not kept up.
- [Mirror Will](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/mirror-will/) - Wills which are identical – usually between husbands and wives or partners where the beneficiaries are the same.
- [Memorandum of Understanding](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/memorandum-of-understanding/) - A document drawn up to record the agreement reached through the process of mediation.
- [Mediator](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/mediator/) - An impartial third party, trained in mediation, who oversees the mediation process.
- [Mediation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/mediation/) - The process of resolving a dispute with the assistance of a mediator, avoiding the need to go to court. An alternative to litigation. Typically a third party solicitor assists the parties to negotiate a settlement. Less formal methods include a simple meeting between the parties in dispute.
- [Magistrates Court](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/magistrates-court/) - Criminal court where all criminal cases start and most cases are dealt with. Serious cases will be sent to the Crown Court to be dealt with.
- [Liable](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/liable/) - Legally responsible.
- [Legal Aid](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/legal-aid/) - Government funding to cover the cost of legal advice. Legal Aid is only available in certain circumstances – please see funding pages for more information.
- [Legacy](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/legacy/) - Gift you wish to give to a person or organisation following your death – usually either an amount of money or a specific item.
- [Leasehold Enfranchisement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/leasehold-enfranchisement/) - The right laid down by parliament for over 50% of lease owners in a block of flats to get together and require the landlord to sell them the freehold of the block.
- [Leasehold Property](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/leasehold-property/) - One of two ways of owning a property in English law; a leasehold lasts for a defined amount of time and is created out of a freehold owned by somebody else. A leasehold property may be passed down the generations whilst it still has time to run (the other way is freehold – see freehold
- [Lease Extension](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/lease-extension/) - The right laid down by parliament for a lease owner to have an increased amount of time added to their lease.
- [Lasting Power of Attorney](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/lasting-power-of-attorney/) - A legal document giving an individual (or individuals) the power to make important decisions about a loved ones finances or health and welfare.
- [Intestacy / Partial Intestacy](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/intestacy-partial-intestacy/) - Rules which govern who inherits money and possessions in circumstances where there is no valid will, or a valid will where the whole estate is not completely distributed.
- [Interim Care Order](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/interim-care-order/) - Often a Local Authority will apply for an interim care order which allows them temporary parental responsibility and enables the Local Authority to place a child in the short term, usually for the duration of the court case.
- [Injunction](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/injunction/) - A court order against a person to stop them from doing something or to require them to do something.
- [Inheritance Tax](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/inheritance-tax/) - Tax payable on the value of the property of a person who has died (exemptions or reliefs may be available).
- [Informal Agreement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/informal-agreement/) - An agreement made without the need to go to court.
- [Higher Courts Advocates](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/higher-courts-advocates/) - A solicitor who is qualified to represent clients as an advocate in higher courts.
- [High loan-to-value mortgage](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/high-loan-to-value-mortgage/) - A mortgage loan for more than the lender’s usual maximum lending limit e.g. if the lender normally lends up to 65% of the value of the property then a loan in excess of this is a high loan to value mortgage and will usually attract a higher interest rate and / or arrangement fee.
- [Hearing](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/hearing/) - Proceedings before a court or decision-making body.
- [Guardians](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/guardians/) - Those appointed are given responsibility to look after your children if they are under 18. Guardians do not usually become necessary until the death of the surviving parent.
- [Ground Rent](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/ground-rent/) - The rent payable by a tenant to a landlord under the terms of a lease.
- [Grant of Probate](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/grant-of-probate/) - A document issued by the Probate Registry confirming the validity of a will and giving authority to the executor to administer the estate.
- [Freehold Property](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/freehold-property/) - One of two ways of owning a property in English law; a freehold lasts forever and may be passed down the generations (the other way is leasehold – see leasehold property).
- [First Time Buyer](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/first-time-buyer/) - A person who has never owned a property before that is buying a property.
- [Financial Settlement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/financial-settlement/) - Negotiated agreement on the financial side of a divorce – how assets should be divided and what payments should be made.
- [Financial Consent Order](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/financial-consent-order/) - Legally binding agreement that is reviewed and approved by a judge to finalise financial matters in a divorce.
- [Extortion](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/extortion/) - Obtaining something (often money) through the use of force or threatening behaviour.
- [Exchange of Contracts](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/exchange-of-contracts/) - The buyer’s and seller’s identical part contracts are physically exchanged by the conveyancers; the completion date is fixed by the exchanged contracts and the buyer and seller become legally required to complete (see completion).
- [Exceptional Hardship](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/exceptional-hardship/) - A particularly adverse impact as a result of being disqualified from driving. This does not amount to a defence but the court may reduce or waive a driving ban.
- [Executor](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/executor/) - A person appointed in a will who is responsible for carrying out the deceased’s wishes, paying any taxes or debts and distributing the estate.
- [Estate](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/estate/) - The assets (property, money, investments, insurance policies, pensions etc) that you own which can be left under your will.
- [Equity](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/equity/) - The money that is left after completion of a sale, payment of estate agents and lawyer’s fees, and repayment of mortgage(s) on the property.
- [Enduring Power of Attorney](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/enduring-power-of-attorney/) - Power of attorney made before October 2007 giving someone else the lawful power to run their financial affairs if the person giving the power loses their mental capacity.
- [Employment Tribunal](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/employment-tribunal/) - A court set up to deal solely with employment law matters.
- [Emergency Protection Order](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/emergency-protection-order/) - A court order which allows social services to remove children from their parents urgently. An application for an Emergency Protection Order almost always then proceeds to an application for a Care Order (see above).
- [Early Conciliation Notification](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/early-conciliation-notification/) - A notification to ACAS (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) of your potential claim. ACAS must be notified before a claim can be presented to an employment tribunal.
- [Divorce Petition](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/divorce-petition/) - Notification that your husband or wife has filed divorce proceedings against you.
- [Discrimination](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/discrimination/) - Being treated unfairly or differently because of disability, race, religion, sex or sexuality.
- [Dilapidations](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/dilapidations/) - The procedure at the end of a lease where the landlord inspects a property and claims the cut of any justifiable repairs to put the property into the condition it was in at the beginning of the lease.
- [Deputy](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/deputy/) - A Court appointed official who acts in the best interests of an individual who has lost mental capacity.
- [Deed of Variation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/deed-of-variation/) - A legal document which can be used to change a will after someone has died.
- [Decree Absolute](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/decree-absolute/) - Document finalising your divorce.
- [Decree Nisi](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/decree-nisi/) - Document that confirms there is no reason why you can’t divorce.
- [Declaration of Trust](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/declaration-of-trust/) - A legal document setting out who owns what proportion of a property.
- [Crown Court](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/crown-court/) - Criminal court that deals with more serious offences and appeals from the Magistrates’ Court.
- [Covenant](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/covenant/) - A contractual term entered into in a lease that is enforceable by court action.
- [Court Martial](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/court-martial/) - The military court in which allegations of criminal or disciplinary offences too serious to be dealt with by the CO, are tried.
- [Court of Protection](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/court-of-protection/) - The court which protects vulnerable people who have lost mental capacity and are unable to make their own decisions.
- [Conveyancer](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/conveyancer/) - The lawyer who does the conveyancing.
- [Conveyancing](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/conveyancing/) - The work the lawyers do to enable buyers to buy and sellers to sell the property - (the process of transferring the legal ownership or rights in a property from one person to another).
- [Contract of Employment](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/contract-of-employment/) - An agreement which defines the relationship between an employer and an employee.
- [Completion](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/completion/) - If you are selling a property – this is the day you get your money and move out of the property. If you are buying a property – this is the day you pay for the property, get the keys, and move in if you want to
- [Compensation](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/compensation/) - A sum of money awarded to make up for loss suffered.
- [Commercial Premises](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/commercial-premises/) - Any premises, either purpose built or adapted, for a business use.
- [Cohabitation Agreement](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/cohabitation-agreement/) - An agreement between people who live together that sets out certain understandings.
- [Codicil](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/codicil/) - A testamentary document that alters or amends the terms of an existing will.
- [Chambers](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/chambers/) - A group of self-employed barristers who share office buildings and administrative expenses e.g. clerks.
- [Child Arrangements Order](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/child-arrangements-order/) - A court order concerning arrangements for a child e.g. who they should live with, arrangements for spending time with the other parent (formerly known as contact/access order, residence order or custody order).
- [Care Order](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/care-order/) - A court order which grants a Local Authority with shared parental responsibility and allows it to decide where to place a child for the long term.
- [Capital Gains Tax](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/capital-gains-tax/) - A tax payable on disposal of an asset which has increased in value since its acquisition.
- [Breach of Covenant](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/breach-of-covenant/) - The position where a landlord or tenant fails to comply with a lease covenant.
- [Beneficiary](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/beneficiary/) - A person who is ultimately entitled to property under a will or trust.
- [Barrister / Counsel](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/barrister-counsel/) - A lawyer specialising in court room representation, drafting pleadings and expert legal opinions.
- [Associated Person](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/associated-person/) - A person falling into one of the following categories: A spouse, civil partner or someone to whom you were engaged or were married or were going to enter in a civil partnership. A family member or relation. Someone with whom you have a child, or someone who has parental responsibility for your child. Someone with
- [Assignment](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/assignment/) - The process of transferring a commercial lease to a third party. The consent of the landlord to do so will usually be required, together with an Authorised Guarantee Agreement.
- [Assets](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/assets/) - Money and property.
- [Arbitration](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/arbitration/) - A way of seeking to resolve a dispute without going to court – a third party (the arbitrator) looks at both sides of the dispute and decides how the dispute should be resolved.
- [Appeal](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/appeal/) - An application to a higher court for a review of a decision of a lower court.
- [Alterations](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/alterations/) - Most alterations, and all alterations of a structural nature, by a leaseholder will require the consent of the landlord.
- [AGAI 67](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/agai-67/) - Army General Administrative Instruction No 67 – Outlines the procedures to be adopted in relation to administrative action.
- [Advance Directive](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/advance-directive/) - Instructions that set out what you would like to happen in the event that you require life-sustaining medical treatment and are unable to give instructions at the time
- [Administrator](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/administrator/) - A person appointed by the Court to fulfil the same responsibilities as an executor in circumstances where there is no will, no executor has been named in the Will, or where a named executor is unwilling or unable to act
- [Administrative Punishment](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/administrative-punishment/) - A financial penalty i.e. a fine
- [Administrative Action](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/jargon-buster/administrative-action/) - Action by the chain of command which falls short of disciplinary or criminal procedures and which is intended to correct some perceived failing on the part of the soldier subject of the action.

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- [Smooth, efficient service carried out by Jay](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/smooth-efficient-service-carried-out-by-jay/) - "Smooth, efficient service carried out by Jay. Highly professional and knowledgeable about his area of expertise"
- [I found the level of service was excellent](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-found-the-level-of-service-was-excellent/) - "I found the whole experience was knowledgeable, informative and very well presented [...] I found the level of service was excellent"
- [He is truly excellent at what he does and I feel its important to recognise this, Mr Griffiths you have my utmost respect, thank you sincerely for the help you provided, I will be forever grateful](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/he-is-truly-excellent-at-what-he-does-and-i-feel-its-important-to-recognise-this-mr-griffiths-you-have-my-utmost-respect-thank-you-sincerely-for-the-help-you-provided-i-will-be-forever-grateful/) - I would like to pass on the utmost thanks to Mr William Griffiths, he provided help for me in court [...] He is truly excellent at what he does and I feel its important to recognise this, Mr Griffiths you have my utmost respect, thank you sincerely for the help you provided, I will be
- [Lucy Hamlyn was very helpful and informative with the rewriting of my will, all was very efficient and a pleasure.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/lucy-hamlyn-was-very-helpful-and-informative-with-the-rewriting-of-my-will-all-was-very-efficient-and-a-pleasure/) - "Lucy Hamlyn was very helpful and informative with the rewriting of my will, all was very efficient and a pleasure."
- [Jay provided an excellent service on the compilation of our Wills and LPAs. He was understanding and kept us informed throughout the process in a timely manner](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/jay-provided-an-excellent-service-on-the-compilation-of-our-wills-and-lpas-he-was-understanding-and-kept-us-informed-throughout-the-process-in-a-timely-manner/) - "Jay provided an excellent service on the compilation of our Wills and LPAs. He was understanding and kept us informed throughout the process in a timely manner."
- [Your advice and guidance was invaluable and much appreciated](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/your-advice-and-guidance-was-invaluable-and-much-appreciated/) - "Your advice and guidance was invaluable and much appreciated. We are grateful the matter came to a swift and amicable conclusion for all."
- ["I have been seriously impressed by this solicitors practice"](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-have-been-seriously-impressed-by-this-solicitors-practice/) - "I have been seriously impressed by this solicitors practice. They have been knowledge, prompt and easy to deal with. I will definitely use them for any future needs"
- [Would recommend to anyone](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/would-recommend-to-anyone/) - "Many thanks to Lucy for making my will and all the advice and would recommend to anyone needing this."
- [Ayesha and the other members of staff put me at ease when dealing with Will and Legal Matters](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/ayesha-and-the-other-members-of-staff-put-me-at-ease-when-dealing-with-will-and-legal-matters/) - "Ayesha and the other members of staff put me at ease when dealing with Will and Legal Matters"
- [Ayesha kindly "translated" relevant paragraphs to Layman's English for me. Very patient young lady](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/ayesha-kindly-translated-relevant-paragraphs-to-laymans-english-for-me-very-patient-young-lady/) - "I really struggle to understand the "Legal Lingo". However, Ayesha kindly "translated" relevant paragraphs to Layman's English for me. Very patient young lady"
- [I just want to thank you for the excellent service you provided when I came in to your office to write my Will](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-just-want-to-thank-you-for-the-excellent-service-you-provided-when-i-came-in-to-your-office-to-write-my-will/) - "I just want to thank you for the excellent service you provided when I came in to your office to write my Will [...] You explained in plain English each clause of the Will you had written for me and gave me advice on provision for my cat (or future cats) in the event of
- [Your good advice and assistance has been invaluable. You have very good communication skills and I have no doubt that you will make an excellent solicitor.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/your-good-advice-and-assistance-has-been-invaluable-you-have-very-good-communication-skills-and-i-have-no-doubt-that-you-will-make-an-excellent-solicitor/) - "Your good advice and assistance has been invaluable. You have very good communication skills and I have no doubt that you will make an excellent solicitor. I would not hesitate to recommend you and your firm."
- [We were dealt with by a paralegal who was extremely helpful throughout](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/we-were-dealt-with-by-a-paralegal-who-was-extremely-helpful-throughout/) - "We were dealt with by a paralegal who was extremely helpful throughout; he listened carefully to our concerns and priorities and explained everything with great clarity. The service altogether was quick and professional."
- [Many thanks Jay it was an easy and thorough process. Thanks for being so efficient](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/many-thanks-jay-it-was-an-easy-and-thorough-process-thanks-for-being-so-efficient/) - "Many Thanks Jay it was an easy and thorough process. Thanks for being so efficient"
- [Jay was exceptionally professional and knowledgeable.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/jay-was-exceptionally-professional-and-knowledgeable/) - "Jay was exceptionally professional and knowledgeable. His communication style is endearing and he was very empathetic. A real credit to the company"
- [Jay Marsh-Gasson has provided us with excellent, sensitive advice](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/jay-marsh-gasson-has-provided-us-with-excellent-sensitive-advice/) - "Jay Marsh-Gasson has provided us with excellent, sensitive advice and we would thoroughly recommend Jay and Richard Griffiths"
- [Thank you for all the care and attention for the making of my Will](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/thank-you-for-all-the-care-and-attention-for-the-making-of-my-will/) - "Thank you for all the care and attention for the making of my Will and for your courtesy in attending to me at home as I was unable to get to your office. The Will is just what I needed and it was kind and thoughtful of you to arrange for the new Will to
- [I always knew that I would get sound advice from you both!](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-always-knew-that-i-would-get-sound-advice-from-you-both/) - Just wanted to thank you both for your help and advice in both the sale [...] and my purchase [...]. It was a daunting prospect for me but I always knew that I would get sound advice from you both!
- [Jay responded quickly to my request for a Will update. In our meeting he was friendly and efficient. He quickly understood what I wanted to do, explained the options open to me, and with discussion found the best way to achieve this.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/jay-responded-quickly-to-my-request-for-a-will-update-in-our-meeting-he-was-friendly-and-efficient-he-quickly-understood-what-i-wanted-to-do-explained-the-options-open-to-me-and-with-discussion-fo/) - "Jay responded quickly to my request for a Will update. In our meeting he was friendly and efficient. He quickly understood what I wanted to do, explained the options open to me, and with discussion found the best way to achieve this."
- [They were professional, thorough and friendly. I would highly recommend them](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/they-were-professional-thorough-and-friendly-i-would-highly-recommend-them/) - "We had a really good experience with Liam, Zoe and Tom who helped us sell our family home to relocate. They were professional, thorough and friendly. I would highly recommend them"
- [Only Solicitors who responded in the 5 I rang. Couldn't have been more grateful](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/only-solicitors-who-responded-in-the-5-i-rang-couldnt-have-been-more-grateful/) - "Wow, I couldn't recommend a better service. They have given me and my family back the best thing in the world. Yes, it was tough at times, but everyone was there for me and my family every step of the way [...] Only solicitors who responded in the 5 I rang. Couldn't have been more
- [I have always found the staff to be very pleasant and helpful](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-have-always-found-the-staff-to-be-very-pleasant-and-helpful/) - "In my previous dealings with the firm [...] I have always found the staff to be very pleasant and helpful"
- [The service provided by this practice and Mr Jay Marsh-Gasson fully met our joint requirements](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/the-service-provided-by-this-practice-and-mr-jay-marsh-gasson-fully-met-our-joint-requirements/) - "The service provided by this practice and Mr Jay Marsh-Gasson fully met our joint requirements and expectations. His guidance, advice, information provided and help on both Briefs was very beneficial to both of us and our siblings."
- [“I would like to compliment you for the helpful, informative and efficient manner in which you dealt with the whole process.”](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-would-like-to-compliment-you-for-the-helpful-informative-and-efficient-manner-in-which-you-dealt-with-the-whole-process/) - “I would like to compliment you for the helpful, informative and efficient manner in which you dealt with the whole process.”
- [We would just like to say again what a pleasure it has been in dealing with yourself and appreciate your patience and professionalism in confirming our understanding of these important documents.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/we-would-just-like-to-say-again-what-a-pleasure-it-has-been-in-dealing-with-yourself-and-appreciate-your-patience-and-professionalism-in-confirming-our-understanding-of-these-important-documents/) - "We would just like to say again what a pleasure it has been in dealing with yourself and appreciate your patience and professionalism in confirming our understanding of these important documents."
- [You approached us regarding our Wills needing attention. Thank you!](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/you-approached-us-regarding-our-wills-needing-attention-thank-you/) - "You approached us regarding our Wills needing attention. Thank you! We can think of nothing additional to your current good service."
- ["Your staff were very approachable, helpful and efficient."](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/your-staff-were-very-approachable-helpful-and-efficient/) - "Your staff were very approachable, helpful and efficient."
- [I would just like to thank you](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-would-just-like-to-thank-you/) - "I would just like to thank you for all your help over the past few weeks and for your explanation of various queries raised. Should at any time in the future, your help is needed again, I will not hesitate to ring."
- [I found the service that you have provided me on the writing of my will absolutely exceptional](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-found-the-service-that-you-have-provided-me-on-the-writing-of-my-will-absolutely-exceptional/) - "I found the service that you have provided me on the writing of my will absolutely exceptional on a professional and friendly level. You made my will writing process very straightforward, relaxing and taking all personal matters into consideration, including the "mushroom suit" concept. Again, your question format was to the point, unambiguous and timely.
- [The service we received from your firm was polite, friendly and helpful, and your knowledge of the legal situation appertaining to our requirements was reassuring](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/the-service-we-received-from-your-firm-was-polite-friendly-and-helpful-and-your-knowledge-of-the-legal-situation-appertaining-to-our-requirements-was-reassuring/) - "The service we received from your firm was polite, friendly and helpful, and your knowledge of the legal situation appertaining to our requirements was reassuring. We will have no hesitation in coming to you again should we require further legal assistance!"
- [We felt you dealt with everything with great professionalism...](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/we-felt-you-dealt-with-everything-with-great-professionalism/) - "We felt you dealt with everything with great professionalism, plus the right degree of humour, sympathy and practicality. Your information, knowledge and explanations made (what in our eyes could have been a complicated process) appear seamless and well managed. [...] You have also ensured they remain as "our" solicitors for any of our future needs"
- [any thanks for our copies of our wills which you have dealt with very promptly & accurately .  We would like to say how your pleasant helpful personality made things so easy for us to deal with a difficult & emotional subject.   Thank you again and we can assure you we will have no hesitation in recommending your firm to other clients.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/any-thanks-for-our-copies-of-our-wills-which-you-have-dealt-with-very-promptly-accurately-we-would-like-to-say-how-your-pleasant-helpful-personality-made-things-so-easy-for-us-to-deal-with-a-diff/) - "Many thanks for our copies of our wills which you have dealt with very promptly & accurately. We would like to say how your pleasant helpful personality made things so easy for us to deal with a difficult & emotional subject. Thank you again and we can assure you we will have no hesitation in
- [we fully appreciate your expertise and support without which we would surely have not reached a such a successful conclusion.     We look forward to receiving the transfer deed when available.     I think I can speak for us all when I say it is an enormous relief to take control of our homes and we can now look forward to organising all aspects of the ownership of the building.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/we-fully-appreciate-your-expertise-and-support-without-which-we-would-surely-have-not-reached-a-such-a-successful-conclusion-we-look-forward-to-receiving-the-transfer-deed-when-available-i-t/) - "We fully appreciate your expertise and support without which we would surely have not reached a such a successful conclusion. [...] I think I can speak for us all when I say it is an enormous relief to take control of our homes and we can now look forward to organising all aspects of the
- [Thanks for your very efficient attention to preparation of my Will.  It is such a relief that this has been completed so speedily.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/thanks-for-your-very-efficient-attention-to-preparation-of-my-will-it-is-such-a-relief-that-this-has-been-completed-so-speedily/) - "Thanks for your very efficient attention to preparation of my Will. It is such a relief that this has been completed so speedily."
- ["I have just recently made my will with Lucy Hamlyn at RichardGriffiths & Co. She made the whole process, something I had been putting off, very easy and apart from giving her a few instructions carried out everything as I had wanted and so efficiently. I will definitely now use Richard Griffiths & Co to make my LPA's".](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-have-just-recently-made-my-will-with-lucy-hamlyn-at-richardgriffiths-co-she-made-the-whole-process-something-i-had-been-putting-off-very-easy-and-apart-from-giving-her-a-few-instructions-carr/) - "I have just recently made my will with Lucy Hamlyn at Richard Griffiths & Co. She made the whole process, something I had been putting off, very easy and apart from giving her a few instructions carried out everything as I had wanted and so efficiently. I will definitely now use Richard Griffiths & Co
- [We were very grateful that you were able to visit dad at home and appreciated your kind and thoughtful manner discussing such a sensitive topic with us.  I know it cannot be easy but you gave us clear advice and prompted us to consider the best options.  Thanks again.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/we-were-very-grateful-that-you-were-able-to-visit-dad-at-home-and-appreciated-your-kind-and-thoughtful-manner-discussing-such-a-sensitive-topic-with-us-i-know-it-cannot-be-easy-but-you-gave-us-clear/) - "We were very grateful that you were able to visit dad at home and appreciated your kind and thoughtful manner discussing such a sensitive topic with us. I know it cannot be easy but you gave us clear advice and prompted us to consider the best options. Thanks again."
- [Thank you so much for all your help, your patience and professionalism.     Simon and I would definitely use your services again, you made everything easy to understand and to follow. We hope everything goes well for you in the future and hopefully we won’t die in the near future but at least we have a plan now!](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/thank-you-so-much-for-all-your-help-your-patience-and-professionalism-simon-and-i-would-definitely-use-your-services-again-you-made-everything-easy-to-understand-and-to-follow-we-hope-everythi/) - "Thank you so much for all your help, your patience and professionalism. [We] would definitely use your services again, you made everything easy to understand and to follow. We hope everything goes well for you in the future and hopefully we won’t die in the near future but at least we have a plan now!"
- [The service your firm provided was excellent and the advice you personally gave enabled my wife and me to finally (after 55 years of married life!), write our wills. We will certainly recommend your firm to our friends.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/the-service-your-firm-provided-was-excellent-and-the-advice-you-personally-gave-enabled-my-wife-and-me-to-finally-after-55-years-of-married-life-write-our-wills-we-will-certainly-recommend-your-f/) - "The service your firm provided was excellent and the advice you personally gave enabled my wife and me to finally (after 55 years of married life!), write our wills. We will certainly recommend your firm to our friends."
- [Thank you for arranging my will and sending me a copy.  I found the way you conducted the business to be very professional ,yet you made me feel very comfortable whilst discussing  what could be a difficult subject.  Thank you.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/thank-you-for-arranging-my-will-and-sending-me-a-copy-i-found-the-way-you-conducted-the-business-to-be-very-professional-yet-you-made-me-feel-very-comfortable-whilst-discussing-what-could-be-a-dif/) - "Thank you for arranging my will and sending me a copy. I found the way you conducted the business to be very professional ,yet you made me feel very comfortable whilst discussing what could be a difficult subject. Thank you."
- [Lucy assisted my husband and I with writing our wills, she did so in a kind and caring manner.  She was able to answer all of our questions fully and gave us plenty of time to consider our wishes. An excellent professional service. Thank you.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/lucy-assisted-my-husband-and-i-with-writing-our-wills-she-did-so-in-a-kind-and-caring-manner-she-was-able-to-answer-all-of-our-questions-fully-and-gave-us-plenty-of-time-to-consider-our-wishes-an/) - "Lucy assisted my husband and I with writing our wills, she did so in a kind and caring manner. She was able to answer all of our questions fully and gave us plenty of time to consider our wishes. An excellent professional service. Thank you."
- [“We are both very grateful for your excellent help and advice throughout the process of writing new Wills. We are particularly grateful for your understanding of the urgency of the matter due to my wife’s deteriorating health. With this worry off her mind now she is feeling a little better this week. We will be pleased to recommend you to any new clients for your excellent service.”](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/we-are-both-very-grateful-for-your-excellent-help-and-advice-throughout-the-process-of-writing-new-wills-we-are-particularly-grateful-for-your-understanding-of-the-urgency-of-the-matter-due/) - “We are both very grateful for your excellent help and advice throughout the process of writing new Wills. We are particularly grateful for your understanding of the urgency of the matter due to my wife’s deteriorating health. With this worry off her mind now she is feeling a little better this week. We will be
- [NM Conveyancing Review](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/nm-conveyancing-review/) - "Oh, that is such good news, I am truly grateful to you and your team for all of their hard work in processing my re-mortgage and having to deal with, at times an anxious client. [...] Once again. I can’t believe this is now over and my flat is safe and affordable for me, potentially
- [Lucy provided an excellent polite & efficient service in the arrangement of my will writing & I highly recommend Richard Griffiths & co for all professional legal requirements.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/lucy-provided-an-excellent-polite-efficient-service-in-the-arrangement-of-my-will-writing-i-highly-recommend-richard-griffiths-co-for-all-professional-legal-requirements/) - "Lucy provided an excellent polite & efficient service in the arrangement of my will writing & I highly recommend Richard Griffiths & co for all professional legal requirements."
- [Private Client Review](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/kind-testimonial-a-s/) - “Alisha was not just professional – but kind. When you’re engaged with drawing up a will or making an LPA application; that’s important.”
- [Private Client Review](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/exemplary/) - “Jay provided a First Class service, which we would find difficult to improve on. Exemplary in all aspects.”
- [Private Client Review](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/smooth-j-g/) - “Excellent service from start to finish. Extremely fast response time, the process couldn’t have been more smooth. Best dealings we have had […] would use again without hesitation.”
- [Private Client Review](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/blessing-j-g/) - “I just want to thank you for helping me on the way with the legal documents so fast and effectively. It has helped settle some unfinished business, and has shaped up better than I had hoped. You have a real blessing!”
- [Conveyancing and Private Client Review](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/lb-as-feedback/) - "I just wanted to send you a message of thanks for everything you helped us with over the last few weeks and months. I guess it’s kind of “all in a day’s work” for you guys, but to us your reassurance, expertise and application to the task was invaluable and very much appreciated. It was
- [Conveyancing Review](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/z-b/) - "Thanks also to you and the team for your help with my parent's house sale and good communications throughout. "
- [New Milton Conveyancing Review](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/g-k-review/) - "I felt Georgianna was almost always available for me, even after her working hours finished! She was empathetic and patient, reassuring when required."
- ["Thank you, and everyone else concerned in helping me get through my divorce. I am in a better place mentally and physically. "](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/family-dept/) - "Thank you, and everyone else concerned in helping me get through my divorce. I am in a better place mentally and physically. "
- [I just wish to thank you and your team for all the hard work in bringing the sale of the barns [...] to a successful conclusion. ](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-just-wish-to-thank-you-and-your-team-for-all-the-hard-work-in-bringing-the-sale-of-the-barns-to-a-successful-conclusion/) - I just wish to thank you and your team for all the hard work in bringing the sale of the barns [...] to a successful conclusion.
- [“Jay was very patient with us when we didn’t understand the wording”](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/jay-was-very-patient-with-us-when-we-didnt-understand-the-wording/) - “Jay was very patient with us when we didn’t understand the wording”
- [“Very easy to communicate with and very understanding”](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/very-easy-to-communicate-with-and-very-understanding/) - “Very easy to communicate with and very understanding”
- [“I was very pleased with the very professional service you have provided. I have already referred my son-in-law and his wife”](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-was-very-pleased-with-the-very-professional-service-you-have-provided-i-have-already-referred-my-son-in-law-and-his-wife/) - “I was very pleased with the very professional service you have provided. I have already referred my son-in-law and his wife”
- [“Jay was very knowledgeable and answered all our queries “in Layman’s terms”. Very helpful throughout”](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/jay-was-very-knowledgeable-and-answered-all-our-queries-in-laymans-terms-very-helpful-throughout/) - “Jay was very knowledgeable and answered all our queries “in Layman’s terms”. Very helpful throughout”
- [Thank you for dealing with this matter so efficiently](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/thank-you-for-dealing-with-this-matter-so-efficiently/) - “Thank you for dealing with this matter so efficiently and in a friendly manner - everything went through smoothly.” J. Green
- [All I can say is thank you all](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/all-i-can-say-is-thank-you-all/) - “All I can say is thank you all, and keep up the first class job you do.” D. Coe
- [For someone new to the city](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/for-someone-new-to-the-city/) - “For someone new to the city it was reassuring to have a referral to RG&Co from family and friends and I can only agree with the recommendations that you provide a speedy and efficient service.” J. Sturdy
- [Finally the girls are back](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/finally-the-girls-are-back/) - “Finally the girls are back where they belong! I cannot thank you enough for everything you’ve done. All your help, advice and support – I couldn’t have done it without you.”
- [Very professional, supportive](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/very-professional-supportive/) - “Very professional, supportive and nothing was too much trouble. You spoke in terms that I understood. First class service, Thank you.” D. Webb
- [Every member of RG&Co have been friendly, helpful and willing](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/every-member-of-rgco-have-been-friendly-helpful-and-willing/) - “Every member of RG&Co have been friendly, helpful and willing to go beyond the 'norm' of a law firm. Every person has been professional, personable and very helpful on a number of occasions. I would definitely recommend the firm.” S. Banks
- [Chanelle Adams](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/camilla-codling-chanelle-adams/) - "I am so thankful for all the hard work you put into my case, and finally my babies are coming home to me. You kept me strong throughout the proceedings yet you never gave me false hope which I really respected. I found it so easy to open up and talk to you about everything.
- [Angela Clark](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/ed-stack-angela-clark/) - "I just wanted to thank you for you and your firm’s fantastic service relating to the sale of my property in Hordle. Your handling of the sale process allowed it to proceed very quickly and smoothly, your communication was excellent so I was always up to date with the current situation and your fees were
- [Local Estate Agent](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/ed-stack-local-estate-agent/) - "You are amazing!!!! Thank you so so much for sorting this one out, you have made a very happy buyer, seller and of course us as well!" Local Estate Agent
- [Very helpful](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/joe-was-very-helpful/) - “Very helpful and explained everything in detail. All the staff are very polite. Very caring and understanding firm.”
- [I found you easy to talk to and I was not rushed](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-found-you-easy-to-talk-to-and-i-was-not-rushed/) - “I found you easy to talk to and I was not rushed. I felt I could ask any questions and voice any concerns, and everything was done in a friendly but efficient manner, which gave me peace of mind.”
- [All round pleased with the service](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/all-round-pleased-with-the-service/) - “All round pleased with the service.” P. Ruddle
- [I have used Richard Griffiths & Co for conveyancing](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-have-used-richard-griffiths-co-for-conveyancing/) - [glossary_exclude]“I have used Richard Griffiths & Co for conveyancing and legal advice regarding my buy to let houses and probate. The service I received was friendly and efficient.”[/glossary_exclude] J. Webb
- [Just to say a heartfelt thank you](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/just-to-say-a-heartfelt-thank-you/) - “Just to say a heartfelt thank you for your professionalism and guidance through my time of need. You were fabulous. Should I find myself in this position again I will certainly contact you.”
- [Thank you for the kindness, patience and understanding](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/thank-you-for-the-kindness-patience-and-understanding/) - “Thank you for the kindness, patience and understanding you have shown us over the last few months. “Thank you” is not nearly enough, but we wouldn’t have got through it without your support.”
- [I would like to say a huge thank you](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-would-like-to-say-a-huge-thank-you/) - “I would like to say a huge thank you for all the work and effort you put into my case. You have altered the way my future may have gone to a positive one. Thank you very much.”
- [The team were welcoming](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/the-team-were-welcoming/) - “The team were welcoming and provided an outstanding service. They were patient with my concerns and guided me through the process of settling divorce and child contact arrangements during a very difficult time for me. Thank you.” C. Edwards
- [Sarah Brown - Anonymous Client B](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/sarah-brown-anonymous-client-b/) - “I would like to thank Sarah Brown for her work and professionalism throughout the case. My wife and I are extremely happy with the outcome, which of course could have been a lot worse.”
- [Sarah Brown - Anonymous Client A](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/sarah-brown-anonymous-client-a/) - “Just wanted to say thank you so much for everything, we really do appreciate all your efforts and with such little time to prepare! It was a good result. Once again thank you from both of us and I hope not to have to contact you again!”
- [I would just like to say a huge thank you](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-would-just-like-to-say-a-huge-thank-you/) - “I would just like to say a huge thank you to all at Richard Griffiths & Co for all their help over the years. I am over the moon with the service that you guys provide - extremely happy.” K. Sawyer
- [I am most grateful to you](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-am-most-grateful-to-you/) - [glossary_exclude] “I am most grateful to you for dealing so successfully with my recent summons. If it had not been for your expert handling I am sure I would have been much more severely punished.” [/glossary_exclude] D. Hunt
- [Quality service all round](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/quality-service-all-round/) - [glossary_exclude]“Quality service all round. I trust Richard Griffiths & Co to advise and act professionally.”[/glossary_exclude]
- [Your hard work and dedication](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/your-hard-work-and-dedication/) - [glossary_exclude] “Your hard work and dedication in those months and weeks ahead of the trial were obvious, and that only became more apparent once we’d ‘gone into bat’. It was clear to me that the two of you are a fantastic partnership and, in my humble opinion, outshone all the other legal teams in the
- [It is a great experience to deal](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/501/) - “It is a great experience to deal with real and unstuffy legal people who understand the needs of their clients.” M. Allen
- [I thank you from the very bottom of our hearts](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-thank-you-from-the-very-bottom-of-our-hearts/) - “I thank you from the very bottom of our hearts for all of your efforts, time and support you devoted to my case.”
- [Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff who are down to earth](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/friendly-helpful-knowledgeable-staff-who-are-down-to-earth/) - “Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff who are down to earth.”
- [A local firm with good local connections and knowledge](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/a-local-firm-with-good-local-connections-and-knowledge/) - “A local firm with good local connections and knowledge.”
- [Friendly, unintimidating and efficient](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/friendly-unintimidating-and-efficient/) - “Friendly, unintimidating and efficient.”
- [Richard Griffiths & Co are a highly professional](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/498/) - “Richard Griffiths & Co are a highly professional, knowledgeable and personable firm of solicitors whom I have no hesitation in recommending.” M. Allen
- [I have used a range of services](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/502/) - “I have used a range of services from Richard Griffiths & Co and have found them at all times to offer first rate, excellent levels of client service, taking the stress out of much of the legal process, making it readily comprehensible and navigable.” D. Bennett
- [Lovely firm to do business with](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/lovely-firm-to-do-business-with/) - “Lovely firm to do business with. Highly recommended.” I. Root
- [Richard Griffiths, who has always personally](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/richard-griffiths-who-has-always-personally/) - “Richard Griffiths, who has always personally handled my dealings with the practice, could not be bettered. Sound advice, quickly executed, always producing the best possible outcome.” M. Ash
- [A fantastic, friendly, professional firm](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/a-fantastic-friendly-professional-firm/) - “A fantastic, friendly, professional firm who always go that extra distance.” B. Taylor
- [I am writing to express my thanks to you both](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-am-writing-to-express-my-thanks-to-you-both/) - “I am writing to express my thanks to you both for your kindness and support to us over the last eight months. Despite our feelings of despair, we always felt that you had belief and hope in the case." H. Burns
- [We will recommend your good self](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/we-will-recommend-your-good-self/) - “We will recommend your good self and practice to any individual needing legal advice.” Help for Heroes
- [I must say Mr Scott done me proud](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-must-say-mr-scott-done-me-proud/) - “I must say Mr Scott done me proud.” T. Howard
- [I found your service very professional](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-found-your-service-very-professional/) - “I found your service very professional, helpful and every level of question answered.” J. Edmunds
- [Thank you for your diligence and professionalism in securing a wonderful result for us](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/thank-you-for-your-diligence-and-professionalism-in-securing-a-wonderful-result-for-us/) - "Thank you for your diligence and professionalism in securing a wonderful result for us.” H. Burns
- [they brought my family back together and kept their faith in me at all times!](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/they-bought-my-family-back-together-and-kept-their-faith-in-me-at-all-times/) - "They brought my family back together and kept their faith in me at all times!"
- [Everyone is easy to get on with.](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/everyone-is-easy-to-get-on-with/) - “Everyone is easy to get on with. We all work well as a team and are happy to help each other out when needed.”
- [I look forward to coming into the office](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-look-forward-to-coming-into-the-office/) - “I look forward to coming into the office – not feeling I have to go into work, but feeling glad to go in.”
- [Thank you so much for everything](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/thank-you-so-much-for-everything/) - “Thank you so much for everything - we really do appreciate all your efforts and with such little time to prepare! It was a good result.”
- [A relatively small but very competent firm](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/a-relatively-small-but-very-competent-firm/) - “A relatively small but very competent firm who look after their clients very well.”
- [Thank you all at Richard Griffiths & Co](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/thank-you-all-at-richard-griffiths-co/) - “Thank you all at Richard Griffiths & Co for your team work. We very much appreciate your help.”
- [I would like to thank Sarah Brown](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-would-like-to-thank-sarah-brown/) - “I would like to thank Sarah Brown for her work and professionalism throughout the case. My wife and I are extremely happy with the outcome, which of course could have been a lot worse.”
- [I am happy everything has come to a satisfactory conclusion](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-am-happy-everything-has-come-to-a-satisfactory-conclusion/) - “I am happy everything has come to a satisfactory conclusion and I take this opportunity to thank you for all your assistance.”
- [I can’t express how much I’ve appreciated all you have done](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/i-cant-express-how-much-ive-appreciated-all-you-have-done/) - “I can’t express how much I’ve appreciated all you have done. I feel that your intervention, patience and expertise have made this whole experience for myself painless.”
- [“Approachable, client friendly and professional”](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/approachable-client-friendly-and-professional/) - “Approachable, client friendly and professional.”
- [The atmosphere in the firm](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/the-atmosphere-in-the-firm/) - “The atmosphere in the firm is very friendly and not at all hierarchical.”
- [Every employee is valued](https://www.rg-law.co.uk/testimonial/every-employee-is-valued/) - “Every employee is valued. We work as a team and everyone is supportive of each other.”

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## Testimonial Categories

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