The dedicated contentious trusts and probate practice at Birketts LLP ‘has an outstanding working knowledge of the law concerning contentious probate, and explores every option’. Practice head Bernadette Baker in Norwich is ‘polite, caring, honest and does exactly as she promises'. Legal director Kate Harris in Cambridge has extensive experience advising individuals, executors, trustees and charities in relation to a wide-range of contentious matters. Senior associate Lauren Coote, who joined in Cambridge from Greenwoods Legal in May 2023, is recommended for ’her care and dedication to ensuring clients get the best possible advice‘.

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'Bernadette Baker and the team are amazing in all areas.’
‘Bernadette Baker is a star. She is totally capable in all areas. She is polite, caring, honest and does exactly as she promises. She has, from day one, been an asset to me and the firm and in the future will be the only legal firm I will ever use.’
‘Always respond swiftly with clear, well thought through advice. Collaborative approach and always willing to take into account clients' thoughts and wishes as appropriate. They are sensitive to challenges of cases.’
‘Birketts demonstrates a clear understanding of my issues and makes my position their priority. I have been left in no doubt that I am a valid customer and nothing is too much for them. The team has an outstanding working knowledge of the law concerning contentious probate and explores every option before presenting them to me. I had to move to Birketts from a law firm that failed me which left me in a vulnerable position. Birketts has taken me from a position of desperation to one of confidence.’
‘Lauren Coote'a legal expertise is very thorough but as important is her care and dedication to ensuring I get the best possible advice. There have been times when a pressing issue has meant that Lauren has contacted me at the start of her holiday or late in the evening through email, so that I am not left worrying about a pressing issue.'
'Kate Harris ensured that my position was protected. I have been made to feel confident in the expert guidance that I have been given.’
‘From the moment I first approached Birketts LLP I was made to feel welcome and understood. Their ability to explain complex legal matters to laypersons was exceptional. I felt in safe hands throughout and never doubted that the advice and guidance was the best. Their customer service and communications can not be faulted.’
‘Lauren Coote was just an amazing person. No question was ever too much and was answered in a timely fashion. Her customer service left me feeling valued as a person not just as a customer of a firm. She had so many great interpersonal skills that made any conversation or meeting so easy and not a drama.’