Ramsdens Solicitors LLP is active in a wide array of will disputes, probate litigation and Inheritance Act claims. Liam Brooke leads the team, noted for his expertise in high-value trust and probate disputes and experience at the High Court appeal level. Katie Whitehead is well versed in contested wills, property and land disputes brought by surviving spouses, children and cohabitees.
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- Ramsdens has a very capable expert contentious trusts and estates team, which is one of the north of England's strongest and most respected regional practices. They have fee earners with a great deal of experience; the team is diverse, and they are also extremely strong in niche areas such as Court of Protection and trusts litigation. They are known to be friendly, down to earth, and collaborative, but also to represent their clients' interests robustly.
- Liam Brooke has in-depth knowledge of the practice area and a down-to-earth nature.
- Liam Brooke has made a real difference at Ramsdens delivery. He is tactically and technically very good and also approachable and delivers advice and conducts his cases in a manner which is conducive to early resolution - to the benefit of his clients.
- Ramsdens is a vibrant, growing regional practice that punches above its weight in terms of breadth and depth of specialization and offering. The firm offers a high-quality, specialist group of lawyers. They are effective, collaborative, and responsive to clients.
- The wills and probate team is coming into its own with Liam Brooke at the helm.
- Liam Brooke - excellent, affable, a very safe pair of hands.
- Liam Brooke leads the team. He is hugely knowledgeable and highly personable. He is always on top of the details and works hard to achieve the best for his clients. Steven Murgatroyd combines a wealth of experience with a highly practical approach, which serves his clients well.
- Liam Brooke is very experienced and a seasoned litigator; he understands estates litigation intuitively and is extremely tactically astute.
- Yorkshire firm that is true to its roots - no-nonsense advice delivered for a reasonable price.
- Liam Brooke is outstanding in the field of contentious trusts and estates. He really understands this area, is technically very strong, but also very calm and reassuring for clients to have on their side.
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Liam Brooke
Other key lawyers
Katie Whitehead