Fladgate LLP is ‘a relative newcomer in this area, but they have made a lot of waves in a short period of time’. The team acts exclusively for very wealthy individuals, families, and their related trusts and trustees. Head of practice, Simon Goldring has been described as a ’real private client powerhouse’ and focuses on onshore and offshore trust and estate disputes. Rosalind Hetherington specialises in trust and probate litigation with an international dimension.
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‘Simon Goldring leads the team, hard working and focused on delivering client service. Entrepreneurial in his approach and supportive of his team and ensuring their progression and development.'
'Rosalind Hetherington - partner of the future - client focused, technically strong. Jerry Jamieson - Associate - Strong technical associate - personable and client focused.’
‘Simon Goldring is great with clients and really knows his stuff, particularly in the crossover between trusts and private equity. Emilly Williams is knowledgeable and highly competent - a great person to have on the team.’
‘The Fladgate contentious trusts and probate team is fantastic to work with. They are great collaborators to work with on major cross-border international disputes.’
‘Simon Goldring, Ros Hetherington and Jerry Jamieson make for a stand-out team. Simon is a great strategist, planning for multiple alternative developments in highly contentious litigation in advance meaning clients can act quickly and effectively to achieve a good outcome.’
‘The Fladgate contentious trusts and probate team have been boosted considerably by the recent influx of well-respected and likeable private client solicitors. They are now a major player in the practice area. I expect they will continue to attract star individuals to the team.’
Key clients
- Sheikha Aisha Al Thani, Sheikha Al-Anoud Al Thani and Sa’ad Al-Dehaimi
- La Micro Group (UK) Ltd & Anor v La Micro Group, Inc & Ors
- Grosskopf v Grosskopf & anr [2024] WTLR 530
- Alistair Barclay
- Mireille and Moussy Salem
Work highlights
Advised members of the Qatari Royal Family before the Privy Council regarding the enforceability of Sheikh Saud Al Thani’s will.
Acted for US company LA Micro Group, Inc before the Supreme Court in a long-running dispute regarding the beneficial ownership of shares in an English company.
Acted for the successful Trustees in Grosskopf v Grosskopf regarding the enforceability of arbitration clauses in trust disputes.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rosalind Hetherington
Practice head
Simon Goldring
Other key lawyers
Rosalind Hetherington; Jerry Jamieson; Emilly Williams; Kitty Brockbank