Lucinda Brown heads the practice at BDB Pitmans, which is adept at handling national and international work, and cases with an offshore element. It has considerable strength in the third sector (charities and not-for-profit), as well as owner-managed businesses and the landed estate sector. The group frequently advises on Variation of Trusts Act applications, cross-border contentious court of protection matters, as well as will validity disputes. John Darnton is another name to note.
Testimonials
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‘Lucinda Brown is the solicitor who heads the private client department. She is a gifted succession lawyer combining deep legal knowledge with excellent judgement as to securing the best outcome in difficult circumstances.'
‘BDB Pitmans has an experienced team of practitioners with an in-depth knowledge of contentious trust and probate matters, both from the point of view of understanding the technical aspects of the law on trusts and estates, but also with significant skills in litigating these matters and the court process'.
‘John Darnton gives clear and concise advice. He has a unique understanding of all the angles at play in a litigation and is able to guide clients to an outcome in a calm and considered manner'.
‘They have an impressive reach for a regional firm and pick up a surprising amount of high value international work. They have strong continuity between partners and seem to work well as a team.'
‘Lucinda Brown would be at home in any top contentious trusts firm. Very assured and unflappable, she handles high-value complex litigation with a calm head. John Darnton brings a wealth of experience to his cases and sees avenues for settlement which would elude more junior litigators.'
‘Innovative approaches, flexibility, wide range of skills, collaborative approach. Good judgement, commercial sense, good level of knowledge of complex legal issues, calm under pressure, good with clients in stressful situations.'
‘Lucinda Brown is an excellent partner who has done very well in developing the expertise and depth of knowledge in the firm. She has excellent people skills.'
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lucinda Brown