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‘My solicitor, Victoria Sterritt, demonstrated that she really cared for what happened in my case. And at times went over and beyond to help. For example talking to me on a weekend’.

‘It provides a magic circle type service whilst charging modest fees. Neil Russell is becoming a “go to” solicitor in the area of family law in London’.

‘A small but experienced, friendly and effective team. Neil Russell heads the team. His experience, charm and empathy shines through and it is clear how he relaxes and reassures his clients whilst always fighting their corner with ability and determination. The associate Victoria Spencer who frequently works with Neil is also known to me and impresses with her easy manner and hard work‘.

‘The family team is small put perfectly formed with a young and dynamic team. Victoria Sterrit is a very accomplished litigator, who has a great manner with clients, is strategic, diligent and great to work with’.

‘Seddons provides a first rate service for their clients. They are thorough and meticulous but also friendly, approachable and understanding of the difficulties that face clients within family law proceedings. Any potential client would be supported throughout the process whilst simultaneously being provided with first rate legal advice. Victoria Sterritt is empathetic and approachable whilst also ensuring that her advice is top notch. She is pragmatic yet also prepared to fight her corner for her clients’.

‘Victoria Sterritt – partner. One of the best there is. Client handing is absolutely brilliant. Clients trust her, warm to her and she is at their disposal 24/7 it seems (she’s never ‘off duty’!). Fantastic lawyer, fiercely bright and a real fighter when needs to be whilst offering sensible and practical advice in the background. A star’.

‘Strong partners and associates working closely together. Excellent knowledge base. Victoria Steritt – a dream to work with. Professional, organised and thoroughly well-prepared. Does a very good job of client management. Is not afraid to tell a client the truth and to give them robust advice. Similarly, she will fight strongly to achieve a client’s aims. Displays impressive judgment and reading of people and situation’.

‘Victoria Spencer – Clear-headed, organised and hardworking. Rebecca Hick – helpful, organised, calm under pressure. Has a bright future. Ffion is a very capable senior associate’.

‘The team at Seddons is approachable, technically capable and responsive in addition to being genuinely nice people. We use a number of London firms, but find the ease of working with Seddons sets them apart from many others. Stuart Crippin is a real pleasure to work with, charming, smart and straightforward’.

‘Natasha Southam provided advice on a tricky matter that was clear and comprehensive. Natasha brought a commercial, efficient but professionally competent manner to all matters I have asked her to deal with’.

‘Good at Wills and estate planning for UK dom clients.Stuart Crippin is a very safe pair of hands’.

‘Stuart and his team are personable, approachable and have a deep understanding of the IHT work issues’.

‘I praise Natasha Southam very highly. She is incredibly personable, quick to respond, sensitive and always very professional. This is especially important when dealing with probate matters or family issues. Such an approach can help avoid matters that are very emotional to the clients becoming contentious’.

‘Approachable, knowledgeable and user friendly. Stuart Crippin comes from a stellar background. Stuart often works with Natasha Southam, associate who again provides an excellent service and they are a good team‘.

‘Stuart’s team focus on the family and client, which is very similar to our own approach. He has a wide knowledge and has built and continues to build a strong team. Seddons and Stuart appreciate the expertise in different jurisdictions and try to effectively work with offshore lawyers to create the best and most appropriate solution for the client’.

‘Stuart Crippin is extremely knowledgeable in his field, engaging, and very easy to deal with. Matters are understood and accepted quickly, the fees are reasonable and transparent, and generally he is a pleasure to deal with, and I have no hesitation in recommending him to my clients where we need onshore advice and assistance’.

‘A brilliant team that is able to handle the largest and most complex matters calmly and effectively. Its calm approach conceals a steely core, and it is more than able to take aggressive action when needed.’

‘A Magic Circle service at significantly less cost. Hugely experienced in complex disputes and across disciplines, and with a valuable portfolio of clients that would make many rivals green with envy.‘

‘Christian Smith has vast experience in commercial disputes, fraud cases, and the interconnection between civil disputes and insolvency and regulatory issues. Pragmatic, not afraid of the fight, and completely committed to advancing clients’ interests.‘

‘Christian Smith is an outstanding litigator. Great with clients and really knows his stuff.’

‘Excellent partners and staff that helped us navigate the legal system, particularly Christian Smith.’

‘Christian Smith is always available to discuss matters and I value his commercial insight and approach.’

‘John Melville-Smith is an exceptional contentious trusts and estates lawyer. He is also very pragmatic in how he approaches matters and very cost conscious, so as to get the best deal for his clients.‘

‘John Melville-Smith is very sensible and respectful to all parties concerned when dealing with contentious matters. I have no hesitation in recommending him to clients as he is a safe pair of hands.’