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Simon Goldring

Simon Goldring

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Fladgate LLP

Fladgate LLP

England - London • Private client

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Contentious trusts and probate

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.’

    ‘Simon Goldring is charismatic, sensitive and strategic. Rosalind Hetherington is incisive and practical; both are excellent with lay clients and work with counsel to form a wider legal team. I have also worked with Emily Williams (formerly Chalk) and Kitty Brockbank, both of whom are excellent.’

    ‘Simon Goldring is the unquestioned leader of the team. A great lawyer and a real rainmaker. He commands respect from his peers despite his young years, and clients clearly really like him.'

       

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.