Business Details
41 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in London Since 1985
Established in 1985, Rippon Patel & French LLP has dedicated itself to delivering high-quality, practical legal advice tailored to the business community. Our firm combines focused recruitment with modern technology to build a reputation for excellence across diverse legal fields. We serve a broad client base including banks, public companies, international entities, private businesses, and individuals, with a particular emphasis on cost-effective solutions. Our Lexcel accreditation from the Law Society underscores our commitment to client care, while our strategic location in Harley Street provides convenient access to key legal institutions. We prioritise clear communication, keeping clients fully informed throughout their cases, and offer free initial consultations to assess requirements.With expertise spanning litigation, contract law, medical law, media and sports law, and surrogacy, we provide bespoke legal strategies aligned with clients' commercial and personal objectives. Our success in securing Parental Orders, handling disciplinary proceedings for medical professionals, and recovering compensation in clinical negligence cases demonstrates our ability to achieve tangible results. We maintain strong relationships with international legal networks and clinics, enabling comprehensive support for complex cross-border matters.
Services
Litigation
Contract Law
Medical Law
Media & Sports Law
Surrogacy
Family Law
Debt Recovery
Private Client
International Arbitration
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in commercial and family law
- Our team holds Lexcel accreditation for client care excellence
- We provide fixed-fee surrogacy legal services with 100% success rate
- Our strategic location in Harley Street offers proximity to legal institutions
- We combine modern technology with traditional legal expertise
Associations and certifications
- Law Society (Lexcel)
What people say
Excellent service
Great settlement
Highly efficient
Professional approach
Cost-effective manner
Services
Surrogacy Law
We specialise in surrogacy law with a 100% success rate in obtaining Parental Orders. Our services include advising on surrogacy agreements, representing clients in the High Court, and providing fixed-fee arrangements. We work closely with international clinics and legal networks to ensure seamless cross-border support for intended parents.
Medical Law
Our medical law team represents patients and professionals in clinical negligence claims and disciplinary proceedings. We handle cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and GMC/GDC investigations. With offices in Harley Street's medical district, we combine local expertise with national litigation experience to secure compensation for clients.
Commercial Litigation
We resolve commercial disputes through strategic litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Our expertise covers contractual disagreements, debt recovery, and insolvency matters. We prioritise cost-effective solutions while maintaining readiness for complex High Court trials, with particular strength in international arbitration cases.
Contract Law
We provide comprehensive contract law services including drafting, review, and dispute resolution. Our clients benefit from tailored advice on shareholder agreements, intellectual property protections, and GDPR compliance. We focus on risk mitigation while ensuring contracts align with commercial objectives for businesses of all sizes.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child arrangements. We prioritise amicable resolutions through mediation while preparing robust court strategies when needed. We offer specialist guidance on international divorce cases and complex asset division matters for high-net-worth individuals.
People
Clara
Solicitor
Clara specialises in surrogacy law and clinical negligence, with extensive courtroom experience. She provides clear legal analysis and maintains meticulous case records, having successfully negotiated multiple high-value settlements.
Ash Patel
Solicitor
Ash focuses on commercial litigation and debt recovery, known for efficient case management. He has represented clients in complex international disputes and arbitration cases, maintaining strong relationships with global legal networks.
David Rosenberg
Solicitor
David handles family law and probate matters with particular expertise in international divorce cases. He provides strategic advice on asset division and inheritance tax planning, with a client-focused approach to sensitive family issues.
Etain Leung
Solicitor
Etain specialises in debt collection and commercial law, known for rapid document preparation and enforcement of judgments. She has successfully managed high-volume debt recovery cases while maintaining clear client communication.
Andrew Coutts
Legal Support
Andrew provides specialist support in surrogacy cases, assisting with documentation and court procedures. He contributes to the firm's 100% success rate in Parental Order applications through detailed case preparation.
Questions
What areas of law does Rippon Patel & French specialise in?
We specialise in litigation, contract law, medical law, media and sports law, surrogacy, family law, and international arbitration cases.
How does the surrogacy legal process work?
We guide intended parents through surrogacy agreements and Parental Orders under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008, with a 100% success rate in High Court applications.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee arrangements for surrogacy cases and offer free initial telephone consultations for all legal matters.
Can you handle international legal cases?
Yes, we have extensive experience with cross-border matters, including international surrogacy arrangements, divorce cases, and commercial disputes.
What is your approach to litigation?
We prioritise cost-effective dispute resolution while preparing robust court strategies, maintaining a high success rate in complex commercial and family law trials.
How do you support medical professionals?
We represent doctors and dentists in disciplinary proceedings before the GMC/GDC, handling misconduct cases and appeals to the Privy Council.
