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John Connolly

John Connolly

As a company commercial solicitor, John advises clients operating across a broad range of sectors, including cosmetics, interior design, wholesale and automotive.John has a particular focus on commercial matters; regularly drafting, amending and negotiating supply and manufacturing agreements, terms and conditions of business, supply of services agreements, agency agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), consumer contracts, and advising generally on B2B and consumer contract law matters.In addition, John handles corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), investment transactions, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and corporate governance matters, such as amending articles of association.John works with clients operating across a broad range of sectors, including cosmetics, interior design, wholesale, utilities and automotive.
Stuart Downey

Stuart Downey

Stuart Downey is a Dispute Resolution Partner and Mediator and leads the Will, Trust and Estate Disputes team, working out of the firm’s Guildford office. He has an exceptional skillset, combining many years of experience in non-contentious Private Client work before advancing to Dispute Resolution. Stuart’s comprehensive knowledge spans all aspects of estate and succession planning, Inheritance Tax, and cross-border estates, along with extensive experience in estate administration, complex Wills and trusts. This rare dual expertise allows Stuart to manage complex disputes without needing to seek advice from additional non-contentious lawyers, for example, in relation to drafting of documents, administration of trusts and estates or in relation to Inheritance Tax.Stuart’s ability to identify innovative solutions that other litigators may overlook ensures quicker, more effective resolutions, especially in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) settings like mediation. His strategic approach can significantly reduce the time and cost involved in resolving disputes.Stuart has represented a diverse range of UK and international clients, including high and ultra high net worth individuals, their families, in various capacities, whether as settlors, trustees, executors or beneficiaries. Stuart is adept at handling cases involving elderly and vulnerable clients, particularly where mental capacity is in question. Stuart also represents a number of corporate and charitable organisations.Stuart specialises in all types of Will, Trust and Estate Disputes, offering a highly personalised service to his clients focused on resolving issues efficiently and effectively. His areas of expertise include:Will disputes, including:Lack of testamentary capacity;Lack of due execution;Lack of knowledge and approval of the Will;Undue influence, fraudulent calumny or duress;Fraud or forgery;Rectification and construction of Wills and trusts;Setting aside trusts for mistake;Inheritance Act claims for spouses, former spouses, cohabitees, children, and financial dependents;Trust disputes;Breach of trustee duties;Disputes over lifetime gifts;Disputes between trustees and/or executors and/or beneficiaries;Claims regarding beneficial ownership of assets, including property;Contentious estate administration;Financial abuse; andProfessional negligence in relation to Wills, trusts, and estates.
Sophie Lord

Sophie Lord

Sophie is an Associate in the Commercial Property team in Guildford. She undertakes a wide variety of commercial property work, including: Sale and purchase of properties of all size nature and value including freehold, leasehold, development sites, investment portfolios, and auction sales Acting for landlords and tenants on new leases, lease renewals, assignments, sub-lettings, licences for alterations, and the full range of associated transactions General development work including for landowners and developers on option agreements, conditional contracts, overage arrangements and s106 agreements Secured finance work on the lender and borrower side, including provision of ILA for borrowers, guarantors, and providers of third party security.