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Specialising in independent estate administration, Freeths LLP is well-equipped to handle claims under the Inheritance Act, contested court of protection work, and will challenges. The practice is also particularly active in the agriculture space, often advising on contentious farming estate work, notably proprietary estoppel. Mark Keeley oversees the team and has over two decades of experience in contentious trust and probate litigation, including trustee removal applications. Rachel Gaffney’s broad caseload encompasses financial abuse, undue influence, and welfare disputes. Robert Hill is particularly well-versed in claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, while Emma Fitzmaurice is praised as ‘a highly experienced associate who is hugely efficient.’ Emma Pottinger is another key team member. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Nottingham.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Freeths is an extremely strong presence in the market: it is large enough to have all the expertise and resources which a dispute of this nature might have, whilst still retaining a very personal and tailored approach to each dispute.'
- ‘A sensible, commercial approach to work. They have great experience of contentious trusts and probate.’
Key clients
- The Norman Gill Charitable Trust
Work highlights
- Advised the Norman Gill Charitable Trust on defending a testamentary capacity challenge to the final will of prominent Leicester businessman, Norman Gill.