Aquabridge houses a ‘very approachable & knowledgeable’ team demonstrates vast strength in acting for clients with a variety of business assets. Practice head Lorna Bastian is well-regarded for her work as a professional trustee, while Emily Payne combines her experience in litigation and commercial property with her expertise in wills and probate matters. Adam Kaye joined the team from Hodge Jones & Allen in November 2023, with his varied caseload including inheritance tax work and issues concerning powers of attorney.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very approachable & knowledgeable.’

  • ‘When we were unsure about some of the narrative, we were taken through, line by line & explained to in an understamdan;e language which made us feel completed supported.’

  • ‘They are extremely efficient, professional and very friendly which has made the task of being an executor easier. They are easily contactable and any queries that I have are answered very quickly.’

  • ‘Excellent locally based team in Chelmsford.’

  • 'Very capable and proactive in handling of complex probate involving a family trust.’
  • ‘I was very impressed with Lorna Bastian.’

  • 'Excellent customer focus. Proactive and responsive on a timely basis.'
  • ‘As a foreign client, I used the firm to probate my parents' wills and received an excellent service.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lorna Bastian

Other key lawyers

Emily Payne, Adam Kaye