Duncan Lewis Solicitors handles a broad array of probate disputes, estate distribution cases, and proprietary estoppel matters. The ‘exceptional’ Caroline Roche heads the practice, often advising on inheritance tax issues, Inheritance Act 1975 claims, and will challenges relating to lack of capacity, undue influence and fraud.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘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.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Caroline Roche

Other key lawyers

Eleanor Murray