Private Wealth Disputes
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Midlands
Band 1
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Freeths' private client services team advises on a broad range of complex contentious and non-contentious matters, such as probate, estate planning, wills and trusts.
Strengths
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"The team at Freeths is a force to be reckoned with in litigation. They have a talented group of individuals at all levels who offer specialist expertise."
"Freeths are really nice, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They are excellent - really strong and personable."
"Freeths are right up there in terms of premier firms. They are very good at working seamlessly between offices. They are excellent."
"The team at Freeths is a force to be reckoned with in litigation. They have a talented group of individuals at all levels who offer specialist expertise."
"Freeths are really nice, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They are excellent - really strong and personable."
"Freeths are right up there in terms of premier firms. They are very good at working seamlessly between offices. They are excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Keeley is a highly regarded contentious probate and trust mediator and litigator, and co-heads Freeths' private client services. He is well experienced in handling contentious trust and probate disputes and professional negligence claims.
"With his specialist knowledge and exceptional attention to detail, Mark is always impressive."
"Mark is one of the leading contentious trust and probate practitioners in the country. He has genuine enthusiasm for the area he works in."
"Mark knows the law inside out, he knows how clients should be advised, and he is very good at getting to a fair result."
Rachel Gaffney acts as a litigator for private clients and is highly rated. She has particular experience in matters relating to contested estates and wills.
"Rachel is a very pragmatic and sensible lawyer who has a real eye for detail and strategy."
"Rachel is really capable. She can handle pressurised situations and complex work, and she can stay on top of it. She is a class act."
"Rachel is an incredible lawyer. She is incredibly skilled, and there is no hesitation in recommending her."
Robert Hill is experienced in private wealth disputes such as will challenges, Court of Protection matters and Inheritance Act claims.
"Robert is able to get to grips with a case in considerable detail in a short time frame. He tends to spot things others haven't seen and gives clients direct and pragmatic advice."
"Robert is measured and patient but will fight the client's corner where it needs to be fought."
"Robert is very good - very detailed and very knowledgeable. He gets the job done."
Max Orbach is a senior associate at Freeths and specialises in contentious probate and trust matters.
"Max is an impressive junior solicitor. He is technically very impressive."
"Max has got really good attention to detail. He is not afraid to question things; he really makes sure he understands what the issues are."
"Max is fantastic and a pleasure to deal with at all times."