INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Fiona Leeson

Fiona Leeson

High Net Worth 2026

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About

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High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Fiona Leeson is a Member of Godwins Solicitors LLP and Head of the Private Client Department, bringing over 28 years of experience advising high net worth individuals and families on all aspects of private client law. Her practice covers wills, probate and complex estate administration, trust creation and management, inheritance tax planning and mitigation, powers of attorney and deputyships and dealing with affairs of the elderly. Fiona has a particular interest in probate and elderly client matters. She regularly undertakes attorneyship work, becoming closely involved in ensuring client's day-to-day needs are met. She has advised on gift applications to the Court of Protection and complex estate planning. Fiona's strong communication skills and highly personalised approach have made her practice one that is built substantially on personal and professional recommendations. She is consistently recommended in the Chambers UK High Net Worth Guide.

Career

Fiona qualified as a solicitor in 1998 with one of the best-known law firms in the South East. She has been at Godwins Solicitors LLP for over 25 years, where she leads the Private Client Department. She serves as Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA) for the firm.

Professional Memberships

Solicitor, qualified 1998

Member of the LLP (Partner)

Head of the Private Client Department

Full Member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)

Member of the Law Society Private Client Section

COFA

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - Southampton and surrounds

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Fiona Leeson heads Godwin's private client practice, and has a wealth of experience in trusts and estates matters. Leeson regularly advises wealthy clients on wills, estates and trusts.

Strengths

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  • I could not have wished for a more professional service and enjoyable person to interact with.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth
  • Fiona has a good grasp of the issues and the law. She can also communicate well and gives clear advice.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Godwins Solicitors LLP (3)

Southampton and surrounds

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