Fraser Dawbarns joins the ranking having seen its workload grow steadily in recent years. The 'friendly, responsive and very experienced' practice has a strong local following across Cambridgeshire, handing high-value matters including those with overseas assets. Sarah Lamb in Wisbech leads the practice, in which currently chair of the Cambridge branch of STEP Seema Solanki in Ely, and 'thorough, friendly and professional' new partner Kim Neal in March are the standout practitioners.
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‘In particular I would like to thank Kim Neal for her understanding of difficult family issues and for keeping me in the loop.’
‘Kim Neal is very thorough with her job, she is friendly and professional and an asset to her team. I believe due to her experience and work ethic makes her stand out among her team and helps clients to choose the firm she represents.’
'I cannot thank enough the team at Fraser Dawbarns for their help and professionalism during a very difficult time. From the initial point of contact where everything was explained in detail, through to the end, their were always available to answer questions or clarify any points and nothing was too much trouble. I also liked that I was quoted up front so no nasty surprises with the costs.'
'I was supported by Kim Neal who was always on hand to answer any questions, explain the process which made a very difficult situation much better to deal with.'
‘Kim Neal is a very good solicitor with a broad knowledge base. Very engaging and professional. Helen Jarvis who heads up the Conveyancey dept is very knowledgeable and professional. Gives a first-rate service.’
‘I work with Seema Solanki for a number of mutual clients. They all hold her in high esteem and she is very accessible.’
Work highlights
Acting in relation to a range of both multi-million pound Trusts and multi-million pound tax-planning Wills and related matters.
Instructed in many estate administrations for long-standing clients with assets in the £1-8 million bracket.
Acting in relation to several estates where father/son partnerships were in place and father has now died.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sarah Lamb
Other key lawyers
Seema Solanki; Kim Neal; Harleen Hanson