The Nottingham-based team at Freeths LLP is frequently engaged in high-value litigation, claims under the Inheritance Act, and matters involving cross-border elements. Practice head Mark Keeley leads the private client dispute resolution team and specialises in complex trust and probate disputes; he is primarily involved in cases involving high-value estates. Rachel Gaffney is skilled at handling contractual matters such as breaches of contract, settlement agreements and granting probate. Robert Hill specialises in private wealth disputes, while Emma Fitzmaurice frequently assists on matters involving estoppel claims, partnership disputes and tax issues. Specialising in contentious trusts and probate work, Emma Pottinger assists with settlement disputes involving family loan and pension issues.
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‘Good strength in depth, knowledgeable and friendly team led well by Mark Keeley.’
‘Mark Keeley - our go to mediator.’
‘There is real depth of experience and expertise within Freeths across all their offices. They are extremely approachable and have a very practical approach to resolving disputes. I frequently recommend Freeths to anyone seeking a probate solicitor.’
- 'Robert Hill - a standout lawyer who has experience with high-value and complicated cases.’
- 'I have found Freeths to be professional, courteous and proportionate in discharging their obligations to clients and also beneficiaries of estates which they are administering. They are well known and respected in the field and are often involved in important cases.’
- 'Mark Keeley: A master of dispute resolution through thoughtful diplomacy rather than brute force.'
- 'Robert Hill: An experienced and practical litigator with expertise in a wide-range of fields; brilliant with clients.'
- 'Emma Fitzmaurice: A consciousness and intelligent associate.’
- 'Mark Keeley - great mediator.'
- 'Freeths are market leaders for trusts and estates matters, particularly for high net worth individuals.'
Key clients
- The Norman Gill Charitable Trust
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Emma Fitzmaurice
Robert Hill
Practice head
Mark Keeley
Other key lawyers
Rachel Gaffney; Robert Hill; Emma Fitzmaurice; Emma Pottinger