Lauded for its ‘excellent communication’, Gardner Leader LLP’s broad capabilities encompass estate administration disputes, proprietary estoppel claims, and Inheritance Act claims. The practice is led by Alastair Goggins, who has over two decades of experience in the removal of executors, as well as breach of trust cases. Ashleigh Wong and Hilary Messer are other key team members.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have a good strength and depth of fee earners in the team. They show strong and consistent support to clients on matters that sometimes go on for years. They are firm with difficult clients whilst showing good empathy and understanding. They are professional.’
  • ‘They are proactive and do not need to be chased, with good communication, excellent experience, and legal knowledge. They put in extra effort to ensure tight deadlines with the Court are met.’
  • ‘A specialised team, focused on giving the best client experience and providing exceptionally well-thought-out advice. The team has an excellent breadth of knowledge, covering all types of claims and niche areas of probate disputes. They actively collaborate with the non-contentious team to provide clients with detailed, often intricate, advice and understanding.’
  • ‘Gardner Leader's team are very professional, honest, and realistic and have excellent communication, keeping the client informed. Ashleigh Wong always kept me up to date with any progress, even if there were no major developments, and tailored meetings and conversations around my schedule.'
  • ‘Ashleigh Wong was exceptional in her ability to tailor her approach to meet my needs. She communicated across a range of methods promptly and appropriately. She was honest and realistic, which helped me understand my position and make informed choices'
  • ‘Ashleigh Wong was easy to work with, efficient in communication, and had the clients’ best interests in mind throughout.’

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Practice head

Alastair Goggins

Other key lawyers

Ashleigh Wong: Hilary Messer