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Ashton KCJ’s ‘exceptional, empathetic team’ in 2011 advised a London client on a £2m estate. Alan Brown is ‘wonderful, efficient and friendly’; Simon Crooks is ‘thorough, personable and caring’; and Adrian Mundell has ‘a wealth of experience in Court of Protection matters’.

Greene & Greene is ‘exceptionally strong and can resolve even the most complex cases’, with the ‘exceptionally diligentSuzanne Alston singled out as ‘one of the region’s most technically able private client lawyers’. Highlights included the winding up of offshore settlements.

At Hayes + Storr Solicitors, James Morgan advises on many contentious probate matters. In 2011 the firm acted in a claim for contested rights to a grand tier box at the Royal Albert Hall, and a claim against a £3m farm estate. It also has an outstanding care of the elderly practice.

Nicholsons Solicitors LLP’s Ann-Marie Matthews is ‘always willing to go the extra mile’ and ensures ‘excellent, highly professional service’ from a team that includes the ‘extremely able and respected’ Robert Nicholson. The firm represents many £1m-plus estates.

At Fosters, Wymondham-based Wenke Lie-Critchley and Stuart Williams in Lowestoft regularly advise on matters involving lasting power of attorney.

Fraser Dawbarns advised on the administration of a £7.4m estate in 2011. Tony Barrett and David Ball have ‘exceptional local knowledge and a practical approach’.

Peter Izod and Paddy Appleton at Hunt & Coombs Solicitors have a growing workload for estates involving cross-border elements.

Ward Gethin Archer’s Cheryl Page is popular for wealth management issues.

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