‘Louise Dodds is friendly, knowledgeable and takes pains to let us know what is happening and why. Where I question what is being done and why, she gives a straightforward answer. I feel that we are given the chance to drive the legal actions we take (after suitable advice) rather than being directed towards certain courses.’

‘Lynsey Harrison is a stand-out lawyer in this area. Technically brilliant and bags of emotional intelligence.’

‘Lynsey Harrison leads the team well, she is dynamic and forward-thinking; a good, safe pair of hands.’

‘Lyndsey Harrison is one of the stand-out partners in this field and a go-to for independent administrator work. She is completely unflappable, razor-sharp and respectful even to those who don’t deserve it.’

‘This is a truly excellent local firm with exceptional client service. Because they are not a multinational team, you get the personal touch, which is really important in an area like private client dealing with death and bereavement.’

‘It’s the personal touch. All team members know the case, so you can talk to anyone. Nicholas Choiniere is excellent, and the team has an inspirational leader in Lynsey Harrison.’

‘Clarion has a specialist probate and trust team with great breadth and depth of expertise and experience. Their members are all well regarded within the sector and they deal with cases of great complexity.’

‘Lynsey Harrison heads the team, and she is a figure with national recognition. Louise Dodds is one of the best probate and trust lawyers around. She has an impeccable judgment and great tactical ability. Nicholas Choinere is a rising star who has dealt with high value cases with confidence and ability.’

‘Paula Myers is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, with a good nose for the best approach when dealing with her case. James Laycock is very calm and knowledgeable – he’s also very good at running a team.’

‘Richard Smaller is the standout associate – he works a caseload that I would normally expect a partner to handle and brings a lot of experience and good sense to bear.’

‘Strong national team dealing with complex cases. Led by the experienced and excellent Paula Myers.’

‘The firm has an extensive contentious trust and probate practice with an experienced team with considerable experience in dealing with complex cases. In my experience, the team integrated well with other departments and specialists in the firm, including banking and corporate lawyers.’

‘James Laycock leads an exceptional team. He has a sharp mind and is able to quickly grasp complex issues, enabling the critical matters to be addressed to achieve the best outcome for the client. James Laycock stands out because of his attention to detail.’

‘The team’s size, extensive experience and caseload means the advice given to clients about the strengths and weaknesses of their cases is first-rate.’

‘James Laycock is superb with clients. His vast experience and the care he takes with clients make him very popular with clients and a formidable opponent.’

‘Laura Pang is great with clients and very knowledgeable.’

‘Small but effective team.’

‘Alex Watkinson is a great lawyer and fantastic with clients.’

‘A small but experienced, client and user-friendly, and knowledgeable team. The team is adept at training good newly qualified associates and also has good support from its current trainee solicitors and paralegals, which gives the impression and service of a larger team as a result.’

‘Alex Watkinson is brilliant. Incredibly easy to work with and instils faith in both client and counsel alike due to his knowledge of private client practice.’

‘Good, genuinely specialist team in Sheffield.’

‘Alex Watkinson is a lovely, down to earth lawyer who knows how to find a deal.’

‘Taylor Emmet’s inheritance, wills and trusts disputes team contains lawyers with a broad range of experience and is well-supported by the firm’s non-contentious private client and property teams, which make Taylor Emmet a one-stop-shop for this type of dispute.’

‘Alex Watkinson is rightly regarded a leading individual in this field. He is knowledgeable, down-to-earth and commercially aware. He is keen to progress matters without causing a fuss, and only pursues sensible arguments and those supported by the evidence.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard are simply the best. Professional, effective, very efficient. All of the staff I have interacted with are friendly and approachable, but at the same time, you know you are receiving outstanding advice.’

‘Yorke Eaton is a very rare individual in practice. Outstandingly bright and extremely knowledgeable in his field. Unusually, this is all without ego, and he is a truly decent, honourable chap who always does his very best for his client. Unfailingly polite, but absolutely not a push over.’

‘I think their strengths are that they really do work as a team, and they have a high level of understanding of our individual circumstances. They are approachable, and I feel we are in safe hands.’

‘Yorke Eaton is a pleasure and excellent to work with. He has a high level of understanding of our particular situation and is willing to go the extra mile. This level of understanding is important and not one that I found I had in my relationship with another firm.’

‘Samantha Wragg – a really detail-oriented lawyer who thinks through every possible circumstance and pitfall, and sweats the proverbial blood for her clients.’

‘Excellent from top to bottom. One of my top recommendations for regional teams in this sector.’

‘Gareth Jones is commercially very savvy. Samantha Wragg is highly recommended by me – an absolute delight to work with.’

‘They dealt with my case quickly and effectively and the outcome was to my satisfaction. Highly recommend.’

‘Katie Whitehead dealt with my case, she was thoughtful to my needs and dealt with my case to a very high standard. Really impressed with her.’

‘Always available and very helpful, especially during an extremely difficult time.’

‘Very experienced, knowledgeable, friendly, supportive and helpful. Able to defuse the situation and talk to both parties. Always responded quickly.’

‘Katie Whitehead is an expert in her field and was able to help me clearly understand my legal position and the steps to take. Her advice and support were excellent. She always responded quickly and made me feel that I wasn’t alone. I felt like I had wise legal counsel standing with me. ’

‘Katie Whitehead was very accommodating and understanding of our situation. Though always professional, she added a personal touch which helped to ease some of the tremendous stress we felt imposed upon us.’

‘Ramsdens were very efficient in dealing with my claim. Potential clients will be very happy with the services that they offer.’

‘My appointed solicitor was very helpful and friendly. She explained everything throughout the whole process in layman’s terms, which was very important to me.’

‘The presence of Nazia Nawaz would make any team in which she works that of very top quality.’

‘My experience of Nazia Nawaz is nothing short of excellence in her field of work. She went above and beyond her expertise to support me as her client. Her manner and knowledge is outstanding, and her ability to identify and summarise the importance of specific details and how they relate to a situation is remarkable.’

‘The team are compassionate, knowledgeable and exceptionally gifted. I felt totally supported throughout a difficult time. The team understood the issues were responsive to my individual needs provided sound and empathetic advice.’

‘Nazia Nawaz has unparalleled knowledge and exceptional client skills striking the perfect balance between empathy and professionalism. Her strategic approach was fully explained, providing the comfort and support required throughout the process.’

‘Nazia Nawaz was my solicitor, I found her very efficient in every thing she did for me regarding my case. I felt very confident in her abilities as my solicitor. She has a lovely personality which makes you feel at ease when discussing personal issues.’

‘The team is now headed by Nazia Nawaz who is a highly experienced and well regarded practitioner.’

‘Nazia Nawaz combines experience and legal knowledge with great client handling skills.’

‘The team are very approachable and keep you up to date with all aspects of the work that they are carrying out on your behalf.’

‘The team has been very consistent in communicating.’

‘Nothing is ever too much, the team has been very caring and supportive during an awfully sensitive matter. They have taken some of my stresses away for me.’

‘Very personal service and help and advice given professionally.’

‘Nicola White has been incredible, and I’m so thankful and greatly appreciative of her help, guidance and support.’

‘Nicola White, with whom I deal and her assistant, are diligent in responding and returning phone calls. In particular, Nicola explains in simple terms what and where I am up to with a long-running case. I feel she has taken the time to fully acquaint herself with the intricacies and nuances.’

‘Nicola White has proven to be conscientious, diligent, compassionate and capable. I feel valued as a client.’

‘Efficient, friendly, and attention to detail.’

‘Simon Black – I found him to be an exceptional lawyer who was thoroughly on top of his file and prepared to go the extra mile for his clients. He was also a hugely persuasive force at mediation and precisely the kind of lawyer you would want in your corner.’