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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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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.’

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

Work highlights

Advised members of the Qatari Royal Family before the Privy Council regarding the enforceability of Sheikh Saud Al Thani’s will.