England - South East • Private client
The private client team fielded by SE-Solicitors comes recommended for its ability to provide ‘niche expert advice' and a 'realistic commercial feel'. Private wealth, court of protection, and contentious trusts and probate are among the team’s niche specialties in the space. Lucy Gordon is an expert on matters pertaining to agriculture alongside representing high-net-worth individuals. Founding partner David Endicott is a pre-eminent practitioner in the Thames Valley, and handles all aspects of wills, trusts, charity and tax issues.
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‘Very knowledgeable, yet able to make this knowledge very accessible to lay person. Very personable professionals who are also friendly and warm and show real empathy.'
‘Lucy Gordon is a standout and runs a good team. You get niche expert advice without incurring London prices. All work is done efficiently and with a realistic commercial feel.’
‘Lucy Gordon has a wealth of experience and is a good communicator. Her pragmatic approach to trust and estate matters mean that the client can expect to receive sound advice and roll out at a competitive price. Because Lucy and her team will action the advice the client is not left wondering how they should act on the advice received. Thus they will receive an end-to-end solution.’
‘Lucy Gordon provided invaluable professional expertise with her advice and practical guidance throughout the process.'
‘The team had excellent client engagement from start to finish, explaining options and directing us to the service most appropriate for our situation. They had a very personal approach, understood our needs and were extremely responsive.’
‘Lucy Gordon is always excellent in her standard of advice, her manner and the efficiency in which the work is produced. An excellent service.’
‘Well established and knowledgeable team. Good communications and understanding of customer requirements.’
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Together with John Spratt, David co-founded the practice in 2002. He has spent his working life as a private client practitioner. After 26 years in London, having obtained his first grant of probate in 1967, David relocated to Banbury in 2000 bringing with him his significant London client base. He specialises in large complex estates and trusts. A member of STEP, David has produced three editions of Brighouse Will Precedents.
Rising stars
Tom is a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Private Client team. His primary areas of expertise are Wills, Trusts, Personal Taxation, Powers of Attorney and Administration of Estates. He specialises in particular in estates with a cross-border element. He advises on Court of Protection matters including Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyship and Statutory Wills. Tom also advises on contentious matters such as disputes over validity of wills and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975.
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Lucy Gordon