Sarah Sharpin
Field Seymour Parkes LLPField Seymour Parkes LLP in Reading is equipped to handle a broad range of private wealth disputes, including challenges to wills, beach of fiduciary duty claims, and trust disputes. Katharine Riley, described by clients as a ‘talented lawyer with an expansive knowledge of litigation’, heads the practice and is an expert in professional negligence claims relating to trusts and probate. Sarah Sharpin's varied caseload consists of mediation proceedings, High Court litigation, and Court of Protection disputes.
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‘Exceptional knowledge and insight.’
‘Katharine Riley has a wealth of knowledge and steered the case with exceptional skill.’
‘There is an extremely well integrated private client/contentious trust department, which means that specialist expertise is always on hand.’
‘Katharine Riley - a talented lawyer with an expansive knowledge of litigation and how to process a case to get the best for her clients. Rob Crowther - A brilliant private client lawyer. He brings clarity to a complex area of the law.'
‘They are all genuinely good people who I feel comfortable working with and who I feel comfortable recommending clients to.'
‘Katharine Riley is extremely knowledgable and friendly.’
‘Katherine Riley is an excellent lawyer. She combines intellect with an approachable manner.’
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Katharine Riley