Private Wealth Law
Southampton and surrounds
10 years ranked
Provided by Godwins Solicitors LLP
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.
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.
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
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I could not have wished for a more professional service and enjoyable person to interact with.
Fiona has a good grasp of the issues and the law. She can also communicate well and gives clear advice.
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