Based in Newbury, Gardner Leader LLP specialises in disputes involving allegations of fraud, undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, and misappropriation of estate assets. Providing ‘first-rate legal skills and knowledge’, practice head Alastair Goggins frequently acts for executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and charities, and is well-versed in disputes relating to the validity of wills, financial provison, and the removal of executors or trustees. Ashleigh Wong handles an array of proprietary estoppel and Court of Protection matters, as well as burial disputes.
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‘Its a strong team with great depth and scope of knowledge and resources.’
‘Alastair Goggins goes the extra mile to secure good outcomes for his clients.’
- 'Alastair Goggins - genuine and professional.'
‘Very competent in using their available resources and partners, regularly keeping me up to date, and knowledgeable.'
'The team works hard to ensure that its client feel fully involved in the work being undertaken, and are willing to go the extra mile to keep us informed and to understand the complexities of the process.'
'The professionals in this team have worked with compassion and patience so that we were fully engaged with the decisions we needed to make and understand the consequences of each option. ’
'Alastair Goggins is a superb trusts and probate litigator, combining first-rate legal skills and knowledge with pragmatism and tactical awareness. He takes a passionate interest in an interesting case and sees beyond the legal issues to the underlying human priorities and motivations (on which he is an astute observer and commenter).'
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Alastair Goggins
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Ashleigh Wong