Clarion offers support in all areas of contentious private client work, with strength working across complex multijurisdictional matters. The group sees a significant volume of work referred by prominent national firms, and is well regarded for its ‘regional as well as national presence’. Highly experienced practitioner Lynsey Harrison leads the team, acting on a broad range of issues including breach of trust actions, actions disputing the validity of wills, and matters of professional negligence. Key names in the department alongside Harrison include Nicholas Choiniere, who has experience managing disputes at the High Court and County Court, and Samantha Richardson, who focuses on cases involving financial abuse of the vulnerable.
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- ‘Very personable and welcoming. Will take the time to understand your needs and explain how the legal system can address them.’
- ‘Nicholas Choiniere has been excellent - in legal technical knowledge, in his ability to make progress in difficult situations and in particular in the way he looks after his clients, providing very reassuring, robust and empathetic support.’
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Practice head
Lynsey Harrison
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Choiniere; Samantha Richardson