‘The team have a tremendous amount of expertise in their area of law. They always conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner, even in the face of adversity they keep a cool head. They are methodical, persistent and thorough. They go above & beyond when building the foundations for a strong case.’

‘Katelyn Silver is extremely knowledgeable in her area of law and she handles herself with the utmost professionalism. She is very focused and never allows the other side to fluster her with their aggressive approaches and behaviour. She is always very composed when dealing with adverse situations, you feel that she is in control and has the measure of the opposition. Oliver Auld is excellent. He always kept a close eye on our case, and provided invaluable advice along the way. He has a top team and we couldn’t recommend Oliver, Katelyn and the rest of the team highly enough.’

‘CRS have extensive experience in this field and are backed up by a longstanding reputation for excellence in private client work more generally. Their litigators are experienced and entirely client-focused.’

‘Duncan Elson and Rebecca Piper are both excellent. ’

‘The number of excellent partners and associates makes the team stand out.’

‘Duncan Elson is a very experienced litigator who excels at strategy and client handling. Edward Birrell is impressive – he is charming, clever and determined.’

‘Duncan Elson – long recognised for his preeminence in the field. Consistently assured in all dealings with other solicitors and clients alike.’

‘Standout team with real strength in depth and expertise.’

‘Extremely fast and efficient response times. Sharing of information and recent test cases.’

‘Myles McIntosh is extremely well versed in reaching a resolution in contentious probate. Sought to diffuse the emotion and kept us very focused on the outcome.’

‘Approachable and knowledgeable team.’

‘Top of their game for legal knowledge and strategic decision-making, and always a safe pair of hands to recommend for complicated and delicate matters.’

‘Phil Youdan is superb, he is brilliant at pushing cases forward and settling them where needed. ’

‘They offer great depth in number for a regional firm.’

‘Phil Youdan’s knowledge and feel for this area of practice is unmatched at regional firms.

‘Dino Sikkel is a very measured litigator who can explain complex legal issues to clients in understandable terms.’

‘Sally Goodger was always available to explain progress and correctly predicted outcomes at various stages in a long-standing case with many involved parties.’

‘Freeth’s took a matter forward that previous solicitors had failed to grasp. Their reassurance was essential in maintaining my hope.’

‘Sally Goodger: Efficient concise advice, excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant law’

‘An overall superb team, led by the outstanding Sarah Foster, who is assisted by the very able Sally Goodger. ’

‘Freeths is an extremely strong presence in the market: it is large enough to have all the expertise and resources which a dispute of this nature might have, whilst still retaining a very personal and tailored approach to each dispute. The fact that the team is so frequently brought in to fix a situation which has gone wrong is an endorsement of their skill and consistent good judgment.’

‘Sarah Foster is a delight to work with. She gives clear and sound advice in a straightforward and unfussy way. She is vastly experienced and leads a very strong team. Sally Goodger is extremely dedicated and hard-working, as well as being a cool head in a crisis.’

‘A dynamic team with a splendid cast of superb lawyers.’

‘The team is very large which means that they can field a wide range of expertise and very experienced individual lawyers.’

‘Samantha Ewing is calm, very able, and good at handling clients.’

‘They are a big team and able to take on matters some of their competitors would not be resourced to do. They have a great geographical reach making them accessible to clients. They are approachable and down-to-earth. Samantha Ewing in particular is driven and committed to going the extra mile for clients.’

‘The team’s strength in depth in terms of expertise and experience ensures clients are offered technically correct and sound commercial advice.’

‘I have worked with a number of team members, all of whom I respect, but most often with Margaret Windram. She always goes that extra mile for her clients for whose best interests she works very hard indeed.’

‘A truly national firm with formidable strength and depth across its various branches. This enables the firm to give specialist advice at the right level, and junior members are mentored and given assistance by the more experienced practitioners. ’

‘A strong national team in a strong national firm.’

‘Paula James – eminently sensible with vast experience who works really hard to achieve the best for her clients.’

‘I have found the team to be diligent and hardworking. They have observably provided good client care, particularly in sensitive cases.’

‘Lisa Green – has demonstrated good client care and a sensitive approach to difficult circumstances.’

‘Scott Taylor is a diligent team leader who has a strong grasp of the practice areas in which he and his team specialise.’

‘Emily Travell – one of the nicest people in the business, universally liked and respected.’

‘Scott Taylor is a first-class lawyer and very good at seeing cases commercially.’

‘Moore Barlow LLP have a well-deserved reputation for expertise in the field of contentious probate.’

‘The team is led well by the impressive Scott Taylor and has good strength in depth.’

‘The team is firm yet pragmatic and places its client’s interests at the heart of what they do.’

‘They have a very engaged and responsive team who are a pleasure to work with. ’

‘James Lister and Jack Bailey are really great to work with – very user-friendly, knowledgeable and inclusive.’

‘The team has real subject-matter expertise at all levels, which ensures a well-judged and commercially-minded approach to disputes.’

‘I would highlight Jack Bailey as a stand-out individual at the firm. Jack is a highly capable litigator with a good instinct for strategy and tactics.’

‘James Lister is highly respected and has leadership roles within bodies for the profession. Jack Bailey has been producing partner-level work for years. He is reassuringly confident and knowledgeable. Hayley Robinson is a very capable associate.’

‘Stevens & Bolton have an impressive contentious trusts and probate team, with a good mix of experience levels. They are one of the strongest and most well-regarded teams outside of London. The work is high quality and the firm is well-run.’

‘I am always particularly impressed by James Lister, who runs the department. He is at the peak of his game and is a pleasure to work with – a brilliant technical lawyer. The associates are also excellent. In particular, Jack Bailey, Hayley Robinson and Ellie Sullivan – all of whom run their own caseload.’

‘Stevens & Bolton is one of the very few outside central London providing a quality of service normally associated with City or West End firms.’

‘A great team, with a wealth of experience and a friendly and approachable manner.’

‘Matthew Brandis is fantastic – very experienced, clear in his advice, no issue too big to overcome. Imogen Pike is building her workload, and is extremely approachable and friendly.’

‘BP Collins is the standout firm in the area for this work. They have real strength in depth across the team and are instructed both for claimants and defendants in contested probate and Inheritance Act matters. The contentious team is supported and enhanced by the quality and depth of the non-contentious team. This allows the firm to be a formidable one-stop shop for estates and trusts of considerable value and complexity.’

‘Craig Williams is the star of the show. A formidable negotiator equally at ease with lay clients, mediators and opponents. He has an excellent grasp of the law and the practicalities of contentious matters and possesses an instinctive feel for the pinch points of a case.’

 ‘Craig Williams is a truly exceptional litigator who brings specialist experience and knowledge combined with tactical and strategic awareness. Matt Brandis is an excellent solicitor, whose reassuring presence you would always want on your side. Imogen Pike – a committed and thoughtful member of the probate and trusts team.’

‘This is a practice area where BP Collins seems to go from strength to strength with a strong reputation. Non-contentious probate solicitors will often recommend BP Collins to their clients if contentious issues arise.’

‘Craig Williams has seen me through some horrendous times. Craig has been faultless in his wisdom and efficiency and importantly always responds to any communications.’

‘Imogen Pike is a future star. I can see her being a market-leading lawyer in years to come – seriously impressive.’

‘The quality of the legal advice and service that we have received has been excellent.’

‘Jenny Howe is clearly very experienced and skilled, which means we have strong trust in her judgement. Her letters are really excellent – right balance of firmness/assertiveness and positive problem-solving.’

‘Bernadette Baker – very sensible and assured. Gets right to the heart of the issue.’

‘Team of exceptional solicitors.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst – Tom is worth every cent for the kind of service he provides. He offers very sound and practical advice. He takes on your case not just as a solicitor but as team mate working with you to achieve success. Excellent, excellent, excellent.’

‘The key areas that have impressed me are an in-depth, top-quality understanding of complex issues that completely outclassed the opposing party’s analysis. Secondly writing effective letters to gradually box the opposing party.’

‘Thomas Middlehurst was my main point of contact and maintained a sense of control over the case since he took it on. He was always available to take calls and responds to email usually same day’

‘They are a close-knit team, with an appetite for controlled growth in the industry. They attract high-quality work and have notably strong client relationships.’

‘Tom Middlehurst shines at the head of the department. Extremely knowledgeable, smart, engaging, and always available to assist on briefs. An absolute pleasure to work with. ’

‘The firm has a long-established private client team and is building its contentious trust and probate team to compliment it. ’

‘Thomas Middlehurst is an experienced, tenacious and commanding presence.’

‘I would recommend them.’

‘Deborah Cain is a tenacious and knowledgeable lawyer. You would want her to be on your team. She fights for her clients but gives pragmatic advice to the client.’

‘Deborah Cain and other members of her team were very efficient. They were very effective in arguing case/ problem solving. Deborah understood any problems very quickly and was able to identify them and act. Their communication and ability to oversee/ predict problems was superior.’

‘Exceptional knowledge and insight.’

‘Katharine Riley has a wealth of knowledge and steered the case with exceptional skill.’

‘There is an extremely well integrated private client/contentious trust department, which means that specialist expertise is always on hand.’

‘Katharine Riley – a talented lawyer with an expansive knowledge of litigation and how to process a case to get the best for her clients. Rob Crowther – A brilliant private client lawyer. He brings clarity to a complex area of the law.’

‘They are all genuinely good people who I feel comfortable working with and who I feel comfortable recommending clients to.’

‘Katharine Riley is extremely knowledgable and friendly.’

‘Katherine Riley is an excellent lawyer. She combines intellect with an approachable manner.’

‘Its a strong team with great depth and scope of knowledge and resources.’

‘Alastair Goggins goes the extra mile to secure good outcomes for his clients.’

‘Alastair Goggins – genuine and professional.’

‘Very competent in using their available resources and partners, regularly keeping me up to date, and knowledgeable.’

‘The team works hard to ensure that its client feel fully involved in the work being undertaken, and are willing to go the extra mile to keep us informed and to understand the complexities of the process.’

‘The professionals in this team have worked with compassion and patience so that we were fully engaged with the decisions we needed to make and understand the consequences of each option. ’

‘Alastair Goggins is a superb trusts and probate litigator, combining first-rate legal skills and knowledge with pragmatism and tactical awareness. He takes a passionate interest in an interesting case and sees beyond the legal issues to the underlying human priorities and motivations (on which he is an astute observer and commenter).’

‘The team has extraordinary experience, and is very responsive and committed to its clients. Their attention to detail does not leave any stones unturned. They are also the expediter of the case as well by trying to push things to a faster resolution.’

‘Paul Grimwood’s experience in this case was over the top. He worked on this case tirelessly to get it to completion. His advice, commitment, and responsiveness were second to none, which really impressed me. It was a pleasure working with such a competent and professional individual as him.’

‘Paul Grimwood has been professional, and very thorough. He listened carefully and explored and explained options clearly. His skills as a mediator were particularly helpful for making decisions at a stressful and emotional time.’

‘The team has handled some high-value and complex probate matters, and has a growing presence in the area.’

‘Paul Grimwood is a senior statesman with vast experience and a very pleasant manner. Amanda Melton is sensible and level headed. She is also a pleasure to work with. Rekha Toor is very competent – a safe pair of hands. Rebecca Cockeram is growing in experience and showing excellent promise.’

‘Innovative team, good working partnership between Amanda Melton and Paul Grimwood.’

‘Amanda Melton is clever and personable. Clients like her and opponents respect her.’

‘Daniel Winter is extremely diligent and efficient and has handled a challenging estate with enormous sensitivity.’

‘Michael Henry was amazing during what has felt like a very stressful time. He was very approachable and understanding and always listened to my concerns . Michael always returns communications in a timely way and it feels as if we are a team. I am so grateful to have found him.’

‘Daniel Winter is extremely experienced, with a practical approach and a sound grasp of the issues. I recently worked with Gemma Dudmish on a particularly difficult case that required hard decisions to be made quickly. She showed an exceptional understanding of the complex issues, took a practical approach and was always available at short notice.’

‘Michael Henry explained everything in detail very well.  Michael was communicative with stakeholders in the case including the barrister and prior to the court case talked us through the process to put us at ease.’

‘This practice, personally, is unique in so far as how compassionate they were as well as their expertise in this field. The team was extremely knowledgeable in every respect of my case and responded to every point with calmness. From reception to the top, the staff were polite and responsive.’

‘I first spoke with Andrew Jenkins who took on my case. He was knowledgeable and compassionate. Michael Henry then joined as the case continued, again, very experienced in his field and compassionate so very reassuring. Together they made an exceptional team, clearly working closely together.’

‘A dedicated team who always delivers a friendly and professional service.’

‘Daniel Winter is a standout lawyer with impeccable knowledge and a strong skill set.’

‘They talked me through all the steps and at court we had a very positive outcome. I am so happy that I used this company. It has saved me a lot of problems down the line.’

‘Lucienne Westbrook is the most friendly and knowledgeable lawyer I have ever met. She guided me through the whole process and was outstanding.’

‘The team listened carefully to the issue I had, understood very quickly what I needed and provided excellent advice. My interests were accurately represented to the other party and a pragmatic approach recommended.’

‘I dealt with Lucienne Westbrook who I found to be everything I would want in a solicitor. She was very understanding of my needs, exceptionally knowledgeable of this area of law, gave sound and pragmatic advice. I am very satisfied with the service provided and the outcome was all that I hoped for.’

‘Effective use of the whole team in the interests of client care and satisfaction.’

‘The team has a broad range of complex and challenging work in this field.’

‘Jenny Ray has a wealth of experience and a good grasp of a wide range of issues in this field.’

‘Jenny Ray is approachable and easy to work with. She takes a very pragmatic approach to cases. ’

‘Wendy Rixon is an astute lawyer who also has great intuition when dealing with clients in a state of distress.’

‘Taylor Rose is impressive both in its breadth and depth.’

‘Georgia Langston is organised, effective and efficient. Her knowledge of the relevant legal principles is impressive, and her manner with clients is second to none. ’

‘The team works together to achieve the best results for clients.’

‘Their strengths are the knowledge of the law, approachable manner, and ability to combine the two so that clients are provided the best opportunity to understand often complex and archaic areas of law.’

‘Taylor Rose has extensive knowledge and expertise.’

‘Taylor Rose MW is a professional firm that helped me to eventually settle my case. I would recommend them to anybody especially Georgia Langston and her team.’

‘Exceptional service. Great communication and very knowledgable.’

‘Sound client care.’

‘Transparency in representing my interests.’

‘Guidance to make informed decisions.’

‘Philip Collins is superb. ’

‘Philip Collins is an emotionally intelligent, thoughtful and commercial lawyer.’

‘WS do some charity work to a high standard and this sets them apart.’

‘Philip Collins is technically strong, thorough and very approachable and engaging.’

‘Blaser Mills are the go-to firm in the Thames Valley for private wealth disputes, especially those concerning property and estates. Matthew Whipp deserves a special mention for his always reliable and exceptional client service and commercially pragmatic advice: clients love him.’

‘Matthew Whipp’s deft client handling and empathetic approach make him ideal in dealing with complexities. Clients always know that he is on their side, and his legal knowledge is impressive to match. Robust with opponent, commercial with his advice – Matthew is exceptional.’

‘The firm has a set of highly personable and and extremely efficient associates that deal with the full range of issues that arise in a trusts and probate context. My experience of the firm has mainly been on the trusts and property axis of that practice area. Their team is hard working, easy to contact, thorough, and diligent.’

‘Matthew Whipp is excellent with clients and has a very strong knowledge base. He is efficient and excellent to work with.’

‘Good regional team.’

‘Punctual, expert and approachable’

‘Matthew Whipp is highly skilled at weighing up the strengths and weaknesses of his client’s case. He is able to explain the legal concepts in clear and concise terms to his client and to use his first class negotiating skills to achieve a beneficial settlement for his client.’

‘Blaser Mills does particularly well with client connections. I would consider them a first port of call for any client looking for an approachable team with a no-nonsense, straightforward approach.’

‘The team is highly skilled and does excellent work.’

‘Caroline Roche is a very impressive individual. She is regularly appointed as an independent administrator or trustee and is adept at resolving outstanding issues in an effective manner. I have no hesitation in recommending her.’

‘Eleanor Murray’s skill and expertise exceed her years of post-qualification experience.’

‘Caroline Roche and Eleanor Murray dealt with matters in a pragmatic and proportionate manner.’

‘The team is client focused. They are keen to help clients from all walks of life. The team works hard to get the best possible outcome for their clients.’

‘Caroline Roche is an excellent solicitor who will strive to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.’

‘An all-round team drawing on diverse disciplines in the practice. They bring a collaborative approach to complex contentious estates and get great results.’

‘Caroline Roche is an exceptional lawyer. Very talented at sorting out what might seem impossible problems. Very caring insightful and well connected with superb barristers.’

‘I think Machins’ client-driven, commercially-minded and pragmatic offering stands out. They are particularly good at communicating with clients, and provide reasoned and practicable advice.’

‘Benedict Smith is a standout lawyer whose eye for technical detail makes him a valuable member of the legal team in particularly challenging matters. When Benedict is involved, I am always confident that the case has been thoroughly prepared and ready for argument in Court.’

‘Individuals at Machins are very personable. They take the time to get to know you, the problem and make a range of solutions for suggestions. I never felt pushed into doing anything or responding in a certain way. There was always a range of options.’

‘The practice has been nothing but supportive throughout my situation. I feel at ease when speaking with my solicitor and confident that I am putting my trust in the right people.’

‘Benedict Smith is incredibly informative and honest.’

‘I value this practice for its expert, personalized services and efficient use of technology.’

‘The individuals I work with stand out due to their exceptional commitment and expertise. Their innovative approach and dedication to understanding client needs sets them apart from competitors. I particularly value their transparency, efficiency, and the ability to provide clear, actionable advice.’

‘Communication has always been clear and concise.’

‘High standards of client service and expertise. ’

‘Catherine Loadman is a very experienced partner working in contested probate. She manages clients extremely well, is focused on commercial outcomes, and has experience in achieving this in difficult and complex cases.’

‘The people within the firm go above and beyond for their clients. They always ensure that briefs to Counsel are detailed and thorough, they put a significant amount of work into their cases and make sure that their clients have the best possible experience whilst going through one of the most difficult times of their lives.’

‘Catherine Loadman is exceptional. She is very knowledgeable and knows her cases inside out.’

‘Approachable, professional and personal.’

‘Pinney Talfourd fields a strong regional team in the South East – they have a lot of expertise in the contentious trusts and probate field.’

‘Well established firm that understands their clients’ needs to secure a resolution in a reasonable time frame.’

‘Max Wright is a calm and excellent lawyer dealing with high value estates.’

‘SE provide a very good service to clients in terms of practical advice.’

‘Instructions to me are always well prepared and interactions with clients are excellent.’