Freeths LLP is geared to support on all aspects of private wealth disputes, including will challenges, Inheritance Act claims and the removal of executors and trustees. The practice is led by Carla Rist in Sheffield, who has a wealth of experience advising executors, trustees and charities. James Wright is well versed in will validity claims and trust disputes, while Nicola Heslop handles Court of Protection matters.
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- Carla Rist is very impressive. Knowledgeable, calm, and always ready to fight your corner, but at the same time very easy to work with.
- Freeths have positioned themselves firmly in the Yorkshire market with offices in Leeds and Sheffield. They have a high caliber of lawyers and can offer services to a wide range of clients.
- In Yorkshire, Carla Rist and James Wright have both stood out as providing great, clear advice in a down-to-earth manner.
- Freeths is an excellent, high-profile national practice that is highly regarded for contentious trust and probate work. It is known for its Independent Administrator offering and has an excellent breadth and depth of lawyers to service clients' needs.
- Standout individuals in Yorkshire include: (1) Carla Rist (Partner) - an engaging lawyer with lots of experience, an approachable demeanor, and a strong reputation in the legal community. (2) James Wright (Senior Associate) - a well-liked lawyer, one to watch. (3) Nicola Heslop (Senior Associate) - similar to James, she is a well-liked lawyer and one to watch.
- Freeths is very good. I've worked with Carla Rist, who is very experienced and good at handling difficult family dynamics.
- Carla Rist, Nicola Heslop, and James Wright are an excellent team. Each of them not only has expert knowledge of the law, but they know their cases inside out and take excellent care of their clients.
- James Wright was helpful in reaching an amicable resolution.
- The team at Freeths combines an excellent service with an approachable manner. The solicitors in the team are experienced and show a real commitment to providing a high-quality service. The firm is based in a modern and stylish office in central Leeds. The facilities there are modern but comfortable and excellent for arranging client conferences. Overall, clients can be reassured that they will receive the service that should be expected from a leading firm but with a highly personal touch.
- The Contentious Trusts and Probate team in the Sheffield office is a growing force! They offer excellent, commercially sound advice in plain English.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Carla Rist
Other key lawyers
James Wright; Nicola Heslop