The Guildford Charles Russell Speechlys LLP team is ‘exceptional and incredibly efficient’, working closely with colleagues in London and offering notable strength in cases involving trust structures and significant pensions. Shona Alexander, team head, ’is outstanding in every respect’, and is particularly recommended for her proactive work handling pre- and post-marital agreements and advising on wealth preservation. Sophia Leeder joined the team from the firm’s London office in September 2024, bringing experience handling international work regarding both finances and children, and close links with firms in Switzerland and France. Karen Wilsher has retired from practice, and William Rollin  departed the team to Boodle Hatfield LLP in July 2024.
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  • ‘The CRS team in Guildford are a fabulous firm. Their client care and attention to detail is unmatched outside of London. The obtain top results for clients.’

  • ‘Every member of the team is exceptional and incredibly efficient. The service provided is flawless and every associate and partner has incredible legal knowledge. They also offer incredible kindness and understanding to clients - empathy is a skill that cannot be taught but is essential in family law and CRS have it in abundance.'

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Shona Alexander

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Sophia Leeder