Taylor Rose joins the ranking due to the growing workload of its Peterborough office, where 'understanding, kind and compassionate' co-head of the firm-wide contest probate practice Sharon Macaulay is the main contact. Counsel note that she is 'meticulously efficient in her case and client management'. Her recent work includes proprietary estoppel claims, breach of trust and disputes regarding the transfer of estate property, and 1975 Inheritance Act claims.
Testimonials
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‘Sharon Macaulay is an excellent solicitor who truly takes leadership of her cases and provides high class representation to her clients, while maintaining a calm and personable demeanour.'
‘Sharon Macaulay is understanding, kind and compassionate and gets excellent results for her clients. She is cost conscious from the start of a transaction.’
‘Sharon Macaulay explains things in a down to earth way and client's really appreciate her efforts.’
‘I have been working on a matter for a client where Sharon Macaulay acts for another party. I have found her to be responsive and a pleasure to work with.’
'Taylor Rose MW's contentious trusts and probate team is one of the most well-regarded in the region. It offers particular strength in depth, with a larger specialist team than almost any other regional firm, and combines this with a strong legal understanding and pragmatic approach.'
'I was instructed by Jack Bristowe in a complicated claim - he handled this very skillfully, correctly identifying the issues, and also offered excellent client service, with the client clearly being kept well-informed throughout proceedings.'
‘The contact I have is Sharon Macaulay. She has always acted professionally and with compassion towards the situation and her client's needs. They have always responded to correspondence promptly and with professionalism.’
‘Sharon Macaulay is the person with whom I have had contact. She is always professional, proactive and empathetic of the situation.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sharon Macaulay