Fielding a team of ‘committed experts’, Freeths LLP covers multifaceted estate planning, contentious trust and probate work for international clients and agricultural and landed estate clients. Co-lead Louise Lewis is routinely entrusted to handle complex estates and trusts, as well as estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, while fellow co-lead Lisa Mark-Bell enjoys an esteemed reputation for work involving business, agricultural, intellectual property and international interests, acting for a diverse panoply of clients such as individuals, company directors, farmers and academics. Charlotte Digby bolsters the practice with her considerable experience in managing complex estate administration matters.
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Testimonials
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‘I am very impressed by Louise Lewis who is our main lawyer at Freeths. She is an exceptional lawyer and a deeply caring and understanding person. I would highly recommend her to anyone especially when you are experiencing grief or distress.'
‘Strong small team of committed experts.’
‘Louise Lewis is a hugely talented and creative lawyer with a true commitment to finding the optimum outcomes for her clients. Immensely empathetic and driven and able to work tirelessly to overcome conflicts.’
‘Insightful, incisive and sensitive evaluation of each component part of my and my family's personal tax and trust affairs, of drafting of our wills, and of handling of my late father's complex probate, and how all these components can best fit together in estate planning and management.'
‘Lisa Mark-Bell was very clear in her explanations and also seemed very balanced/impartial in her views of the matter. I felt I could trust her.'
‘A team of very good people who really know their stuff. Lisa Mark-Bell and Charlotte Digby in particular are outstanding.'
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Louise Lewis; Lisa Mark-Bell
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Digby; Sarah Foster