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Foot Anstey advises a strong mix of national charities, trust corporations, and wealthy individuals on complex disputes. The team is noted for its expertise in inheritance and trusts disputes, with a particular focus on resolving property disputes and administering estates and legacies for their charity client base. Lucy Gill - who heads the team - has over 15 years of experience handling contentious probate matters for national charities. Alexandra Rogers regularly handles disputes involving wills, trusts and estates.    

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Testimonials

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  • 'Alexander Rogers was very dedicated to our case and always made herself available to speak to us directly on the phone or in person in a very difficult and upsetting case. She also added a personal perspective to the case and felt at ease with her. Always gave the impression she was trying her best for us and always explained things from both perspectives.'
  • 'Elizabeth Ware is excellent.'
  • 'The team goes above and beyond in understanding clients' needs and trying to propose practical solutions.  Lucy Gill is very approachable and always strives to achieve the best for her clients. She is very forward-looking and is always thinking of ways to bring positive change in the sector.'
  • 'Lucy Gill has an in-depth understanding of the sector and gets what is required to keep her clients on board. I value that she is innovative and has the desire to develop technologies that help us in our day-to-day job. Highly valued and stands out from some competitors.'
  • 'The teams work closely and are able to provide a seamless approach if a probate case becomes contentious.'
  • 'Lucy Gill is a pragmatic and solutions-based individual. She fully understands the charity sector and leads the team by example. She is very approachable and happy to be involved both in cases and wider discussions about the charity sector. This is so valuable, and ensures we have confidence in the expertise provided.'

Lawyers

Rising stars

Alexandra Rogers

Alexandra Rogers

Foot Anstey

Alexandra specialises in resolving disputes about inheritance and trusts for individuals, charities and corporate trustees.  She seeks to identify clients’ objectives early on and then works with them to design a strategy to achieve or even exceed those objectives. Much of Alexandra’s work involves untangling multiple issues, identifying problems that require resolution with other parties and offering practical solutions. Alexandra finds it rewarding to support clients during a difficult episode in their lives and to secure their desired outcome. Alexandra works closely with her colleagues in our UK and International Tax and Trusts teams, Agriculture team and Mental Capacity team, drawing on their complementary experience to provide a seamless service to clients.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lucy Gill

Other key lawyers

Emma Facey, Alexandra Rogers, Elizabeth Ware, Oliver Black, Chloe Phare