Focusing on wills, life planning and probate matters, the team at Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP is praised for ‘going above and beyond’ in supporting their clients. Gregory John oversees the practice and advises on estate planning for clients with foreign assets, trust arrangements and estate administration for non-domiciled individuals. Thara Thangavel is experienced in advising on trusts and elderly client affairs, including Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship orders, while Gina Fairweather focuses on estate planning and administration, as well as the preparation of wills.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘My main contacts at FJG are James Bird and Karen Goulding. They are always quick in replying to my queries and providing initial information.'

  • ‘Gregory Johns and his team are all incredibly knowledgeable, far more so than other solicitors I have previously encountered. They are also very friendly and personable and have always found a way to deal with people from differing positions and backgrounds. 

  • ‘The team at FJG, from reception through to partners, are all extremely friendly, very approachable and eager to help. Each approach has been simple, instantly comforting and highly professional while being made to ease and treated like an individual. Until now, I wasn't aware a law firm could be so easy to work with.’

  • ‘I have dealt with several individuals at FJG due to requiring different services, however, every one has made me feel at ease, especially under difficult circumstances. They have been understanding, supportive, professional and human beings.’

  • ‘The strength in this team is their willingness to listen to your problems and to the best of their ability, with efficiency, they can achieve success. We will always look up to the people that front the team, but we should never forget the people that make up that team.’

  • ‘Apart from being a very professional firm, everyone we deal with is super efficient and friendly, and always willing to help. They are forthcoming and offer excellent advice that we can use. They have a fantastic wealth of knowledge for us to tap into.’

Work highlights

Advised a client on estate planning, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and administration of an old forgotten discretionary trust.
Advised a client on the roles of trustee, retirement from such role and drafting of the Will.

Practice head

Gregory John

Other key lawyers

Thara Thangavel; Gina Fairweather; James Bird; Karen Goulding