Praised by clients for its ‘transparency, empathy, and expert problem solving’, Neale Turk LLP's team is frequently engaged in will validity challenges, trustee removals, and disputes surrounding the interpretation of wills. Splitting her time between Fleet and Basingstoke, Charlotte Searle oversees the team and is commended as ’particularly strong on Inheritance Act claims and disputes involving complex family dynamics’.
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- ‘The department’s ethos is rooted in transparency, empathy, and expert problem solving. Clients value the honest conversations about outcomes – an approach that fosters long-term trust and satisfaction.’
- ‘The team is small but highly specialised, with strong leadership from Charlotte Searle and a well-structured support system including legal and administrative staff. The team punches above its weight and handles complex national and cross-border disputes.’
- ‘The contentious private client team is known for its clear, pragmatic advice and its ability to deliver cost-effective outcomes without compromising on quality. Clients consistently say they feel heard, supported, and well advised.’
- 'I have always been treated politely, kindly, and very professionally. No questions I have asked have seemed silly to them. The legal jargon is always explained simply but without being patronising.'
- ‘Charlotte Searle is a strong team leader and client advocate.'
- ‘Charlotte Searle is a standout individual. She combines deep technical knowledge with a down-to-earth, practical approach that clients appreciate.'
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Charlotte Searle