Family: Kent, Surrey, Sussex

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

From its base in Guildford, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is noted for its expertise in financial matters involving complex assets, trust structures, family businesses, and significant pensions. Team head Shona Alexander has a ‘huge intellect and is a real fighter when necessary', specialising in financial cases with international elements. Co-head Karen Wilsher is a specialist in in complex child law cases, with an emphasis on those with international and public law elements, including the involvement of Local Authorities. The ’impressive and intuitive' William Rollin is an expert in cases involving complicated psychological and psychiatric elements.

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Testimonials

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‘The are the best firm in Guildford and probably the best outside of London. They provide a first class level of advice and service that is very hard to beat.’
‘Shona Alexander has a huge intellect and is a real fighter when necessary. Clients rightly love her.’
‘A leading firm in Surrey and Sussex, it can draw on national expertise thanks to its links to London. A very classy outfit with a firm understanding of the needs of parties in the home counties.’
‘William Rollin is an ex military man with the authority and resolution one would expect that is leavened a reassuring and humane presence. He is focused and courageous in litigation but keenly aware of the need to always have the client's interests front and centre. An impressive and intuitive individual and an impressive solicitor.'
‘Shona Alexander is fantastic with clients. She goes the extra mile for them and they love her for it. She manages, too, to get the best out of them when it comes to the preparation of their case for any hearing.’
‘Nick Bass is an excellent lawyer. Despite his relative youth, he, rightly, instills confidence in his clients. He has no difficulty at all dealing with the demands of heavy weight partners in London firms.’
‘For such a large, international firm, their family team manage to achieve a very personal and tailored service for their clients. This is alongside their extensive experience in complex, high value, international family cases. Essentially, they offer the best that the world of city/international firms can offer, with the level of service you might expect from an exclusive boutique. ’
‘William Rollin is terrific - excellent, robust and determined when arguing his clients case, experienced, charming, steely. An iron fist in a velvet glove.’