The team at Freeths LLP is known for complex litigation concerning claims under the Inheritance Act, will challenges, removal applications and contested court of protection work. Based out of Nottingham, Mark Keeley leads the team with extensive experience in contentious trust and probate litigation, including claims under the Inheritance Act, will challenges and trustee removal applications. Robert Hill has significant experience in handling will challenges, construction issues and contentious Court of Protection matters. Rachel Gaffney 's expertise extends to assets outside of the jurisdiction, urgent Court of Protection applications and worldwide freezing injunctions. Emma Fitzmaurice handles will validity claims and challenges.
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- Mark Keeley is a great team head with a national reputation. Robert Hill and Rachel Gaffney are also extremely bright and astute lawyers who complement the team.
- A real powerhouse of the East Midlands circuit and nationally, Freeths have a deserved reputation for excellence and are often seen as the benchmark for quality.
- A very able team, covering all bases in the contentious trusts and probate world, acting both in contentious litigation and in effective estate administration. A very sound option to deal with the most protracted disputes or the most complex estates.
- James Wright is extremely clever and has an excellent client manner.
- The probate team has a wealth of experience and exhibits true skill and ability from the most junior members right through to the partners. The strength of the team lies in the breadth of expertise and the attention to detail offered by all.
- Very knowledgeable and have excellent client care.
- Mark Keeley: Mark is emotionally intelligent, incisive, and pragmatic. He is rightly considered one of the best private client lawyers and mediators in the country. I would always recommend him, whether as a solicitor or mediator. Max Orbach: Max is rightly a star associate. He has a strategic mind that has been fine-tuned to deal efficiently with complex inheritance disputes. I'm always impressed by how he is able to think several steps ahead in any dispute.
- This practice is distinguished by its combination of technical excellence, strategic insight, and genuinely partner-led client service. The practice is also innovative in its collaborative working style, flexible pricing, and effective use of technology to deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes.
- Robert Hill is a particular standout. He has a great intellect, a natural legal mind, and is able to think outside the box to solve all kinds of legal problems. Rachael Gaffney is very client-friendly, has a significantly high-value caseload, and is able to manage litigation efficiently and carefully. Emma Fitzmaurice is a joy to deal with. She has fantastic client care skills, a sharp legal mind, and a great manner.
- Freeths is a market leader in contentious trusts and probate litigation. They have great strength in depth and are able to put together a team of fee earners spanning all levels of experience for just about any matter.
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Mark Keeley
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Rachel Gaffney; Emma Fitzmaurice; Robert Hill