Sills & Betteridge LLP
Client SatisfactionWith a broad regional footprint, including offices spread across Boston, Lincoln, and Nottingham, Sills & Betteridge LLP often works in conjunction with the firm’s commercial litigation, corporate and commercial, as well as residential and commercial property teams. The ‘reliable and very knowledgeable’ practice is also reputed for its capabilities surrounding proprietary estoppel cases, the removal of executors, and trust disputes. The ’technically sound and very pragmatic’ Lincoln-based Karen Bower-Brown leads the team and is skilled at disputes over the validity of wills, and financial provision claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Robert Pearson splits his time between Nottingham and Lincoln and has recently handled disputes between personal representatives and claims against trustees.
Testimonials
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- ‘The team is friendly, helpful, reliable and very knowledgeable, therefore making them a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘They have specialists for all aspects of legal work. The firm conducts its business in a very professional manner.'
- 'They went out of their way to ensure my best interests were protected while dealing with my case. They kept me informed of everything along the way.'
- ‘Karen Bower Brown explains everything in detail using words that I understood, and she always replied promptly to calls and emails. She gave me an absolute faultless service.’
- ‘Karen Bower-Brown gave excellent advice even if it was hard to take sometimes. She always had my best interests in mind and could always be contacted when required.’
- ‘Karen Bower-Brown has a wonderful manner.'
- ‘Karen Bower Brown is technically sound and very pragmatic.'
- ‘Robert Pearson looked after the case for me, he always listened to what I said, provided advice, and where necessary explained all the legal terms that I wasn't familiar with in simple terms. They have always replied to my questions promptly, and kept me informed of progress.’
Work highlights
- Advised an individual on a dispute over the validity of their late father’s Will and ascertained that the Will was invalid as the witnesses had not signed in the presence of the testator.
- Advised an individual on a dispute relating to the validity of their late father’s Will where allegations were made in relation to alleged lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, and fraudulent claims.
- Advised an individual on a claim for financial provision following the death of their late partner.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karen Bower-Brown