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Freeths LLP

Private Wealth Disputes

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Thames Valley

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Freeths LLP

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Private Wealth Disputes - Thames Valley

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Freeths has an excellent reputation in contentious and non-contentious private client matters. The team advises on complex and often international matters for trustees and beneficiaries.

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Strengths

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  • Freeths has a comprehensive team, led by experienced and well-respected lawyers.

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  • Freeths provides clear, concise and timely communication. Clients feels supported, understood and listened to.

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  • Their technical ability, as well as their practical approach to resolving contentious matters, makes them well placed to handle complex and sophisticated contentious private client matters.

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  • Freeths' solicitors are responsive and provide clear advice which is tailored to the clients' requirements for now and in the future.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nigel Roots
    Nigel Roots

    Nigel Roots

    Nigel Roots has considerable experience advising on a range of private client matters, including cross-border trust planning, estate administration and tax. He also advises on charity matters and Court of Protection cases.

    • Nigel shows deep understanding of all matters. He is friendly, provides high levels of client service and shares his knowledge in a clear and easy-to-follow way.

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  • Sarah Foster
    Sarah Foster

    Sarah Foster

    Sarah Foster is managing partner in Oxford and joint head of the firm's private client services division. She advises on trusts and probate disputes.

    • Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge. This, combined with her ability to deliver complex legal advice in a concise, practical and approachable manner, makes her stand out as exceptional.

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    • Sarah leads a very strong team excellently. She gets the best outcome for clients. She is exactly who you would want on your side.

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    • Sarah is hugely experienced and calm under pressure. She works well with others and coordinates the team exceptionally well. She is seriously highly regarded.

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  • Sally Goodger
    Sally Goodger

    Sally Goodger

    Sally Goodger represents clients in contested trust and estate matters. Goodger represents individual clients and charities.

    • Sally Goodger is very strong technically but also has a great personal touch with her clients.

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    • Sally is an excellent listener who is able to balance the complexities of the case with a practical and sensitive, yet no-nonsense approach.

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  • Louise Lewis
    Louise Lewis

    Louise Lewis

    Louise Lewis advises on estate administrations, wills and lasting powers of attorney.

    • Louise is caring and has deep knowledge.

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    • Louise delivers clear and easily understandable information. She is kind and compassionate; nothing is too much trouble.

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    • Louise Lewis is an excellent lawyer who provides an excellent service.

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  • Lisa Mark-Bell
    Lisa Mark-Bell

    Lisa Mark-Bell

    Lisa Mark-Bell advises on estate administration and trust planning, and is the joint head of the firm's Oxford-based trusts, estates and tax team.

    • Lisa Mark-Bell thinks holistically and displays high levels of technical proficiency.

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    • Lisa is very efficient. She understands what needs to be achieved and she gives good clear advice and explanations.

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    • Lisa Mark-Bell is an experienced, knowledgeable, thoughtful and well-organised person.

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