Ashfords LLP’s diverse client base includes high-net-worth individuals, business owners, landed estates, farmers, executors and trustees. The team is headed up by Michael Alden, who assists high-net-worth clients with estate management, and Kerry Morgan-Gould, who is an expert in wills, trusts, estates and contentious Court of Protection mandates. Jonathan Hickman has broad expertise in estate and succession planning for farmers and clients with landed estates. Michael Westbrook and Victoria Green are also notable members of the team. Barnaby Croft left the firm in December 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘All the team members I have worked with have been exceptional. They are professional yet approachable and very knowledgeable.’
‘Victoria Green is a most approachable and empathetic practitioner who gets results.'
- 'Kerry Morgan-Gould is a clever practitioner who can efficiently manage complex contentious estate cases.'
- 'Sarah Mansbridge is a warm and dedicated trust practitioner with outstanding knowledge.'
- 'Jonathan Hickman is an extremely knowledgeable law partner with a calm manner who always gives great advice.’
‘Jonathan Hickman is technically great, very personable and has great rapport with clients.’
Practice head
Michael Alden; Kerry Morgan-Gould
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Hickman; Michael Westbrook; Victoria Green; Sarah Mansbridge