Freeths LLP‘s stellar client roster includes ultra-high net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, including members of the aristocracy and business owners. The team is particularly well regarded for advice on landed estates and expertise at the intersection of corporate and private client work, including topics such as business succession planning. The practice is jointly steered by ’tremendous lawyer’ Louise Lewis, whose specialisms include working with vulnerable clients, and Lisa Mark-Bell, a key contact for estate and trust planning with a dual qualification as solicitor and chartered tax advisor. Charlotte Digby is an expert in estate administration with a focus on matters with cross-border and business elements.
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Testimonials
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- 'I've found them immensely reassuring to deal with: they combine efficiency with a personal tone in correspondence in a way I haven't met elsewhere. At the same time, there is a strong culture of professionalism, in the best sense of the word.’
‘The client is made to feel at ease, and everything is explained clearly. A client is made to feel important and not just a number. Even complex matters were explained fully and in an easy-to-understand way.’
‘The partner I work with is exceptional in his grasp of human nature and individuals, and has high professional standing and morality. I know he will have my back when needed, and I trust his views and advice.'
‘Louise Lewis and the team at Freeths are incredibly responsive. They are empathetic to client needs and understand how to reach a swift and pragmatic outcome, while taking time to ensure that this is the best possible outcome for the client given their specific requirements. They also adopt a collaborative approach with clients' other advisers to ensure a great holistic outcome.’
‘Louise Lewis is responsive, professional, empathetic, thorough, and good to do business with. Clients like her direct, yet understanding approach.’
‘Freeths are our family solicitors and we use them for everything. They are an incredibly efficient, human, and speedy company who cares about their clients and treats us as friends really. Cannot recommend them too highly.’
‘Louise Lewis is a tremendous lawyer and beyond kind. She deals with you at your lowest ebb. She is unfailing kind, professional and imaginative. Her team follows her example.’
'This team displays excellent attention to detail and takes a very personal, tailored approach to resolving complex family matters. They are easy to talk to and happy to share good ideas. I found all team members' work to be consistently high quality and would highly recommend them.'
'They really did an excellent job on our behalf. Louise Lewis herself was patient, kind and considerate - in particular explaining complex legal matters very clearly.'
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
Saira Ali; Charlotte Digby