Acting for beneficiaries, trustees and individuals on estates, wills and trust disputes, the team at Howes Percival LLP have been recognised by clients for providing a ‘highly personal service’. Practice head Jennifer Laskey leads the team and has been praised for her ’deep knowledge of the law of private client disputes’. Laskey is a key contact for handling disputes arising from the administration of estates and trusts.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jennifer Laskey has been so very helpful, I honestly cannot praise her enough. I was in quite a state when I first contacted her. Jennifer put me at ease. She has a great 'bedside manner' and reassured me when I felt quite despondent and anxious. She has a very calm, reassuring yet no nonsense approach.'

  • ‘The team provide a highly personal service and are extremely knowledgeable and professional in their conduct.’

  • ‘Jennifer Laskey is absolutely brilliant. She has the excellent ability to separate the 'wheat from the chaff'. She focuses on the fundamental issues and does not get distracted with peripheral issues. Her advice is clear and concise. I cannot recommend Jennifer Laskey highly enough.’

  • ‘The team is led by Jennifer Laskey. Jennifer has a deep knowledge of the law of private client disputes, the judgment and experience to guide clients through difficult tactical decisions and the communication skills to help all those involved understand one another and the often complex principles engaged. Jennifer is an excellent lawyer.’

  • ‘I have worked closely with Jennifer Laskey, Partner in the Contentious Trusts & Probate team. She works hard for her clients and matches strong technical and commercial acumen with acute emotional intelligence.'

Practice head

Jennifer Laskey