Active in local and national cases, Clarion maintains a strong position in the market, acting in high-value and complex multi-jurisdictional will and trust disputes. The firm is also well placed to advise on court of protection matters involving statutory will applications and financial elder abuse. The practice is led by Lynsey Harrison, with longstanding expertise in all aspects of trusts and probate law, frequently advises high-net-worth individuals and trust companies on will validity and Inheritance Act 1975 claims. Nicholas Choiniere is equipped to handle disputes at the High and County Court levels. Samantha Richardson is well versed in Court of Protection, financial abuse and fraud matters. Other key lawyers include Jeremy Bristow and Jacob Crooke.
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Testimonials
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- Fantastic team. Leaps and bounds above the rest.
- Lynsey Harrison - partner and head of the team - has a national reputation in contentious Court of Protection work. She is a very experienced practitioner. Nicholas Choiniere - senior associate - has a burgeoning reputation in this field as an upcoming leader with an excellent command of the law. Samantha Richardson - senior associate - is very experienced in this field with an excellent client manner and understanding of the drivers in this area of work.
- Lynsey Harrison, Nicholas Chioniere, Samantha Richardson, Jacob Crooke, and Jeremy Bristow. I've named them all as I would happily recommend any and all of them. They are all really approachable and experts in their field.
- This is a local firm that sticks to what they do best - providing really high-quality legal advice for local people.
- The team is a talented, enthusiastic bunch. They are very knowledgeable and have a range of fee earners to assist with all levels of cases.
- Lynsey Harrison is a leading light in the Yorkshire market. She is incredibly knowledgeable and able to empathize with clients in this often highly emotive area of law.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Nicholas Choiniere
Samantha Richardson
Practice head
Lynsey Harrison
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Choiniere; Samantha Richardson; Jeremy Bristow; Jacob Crooke