‘Louise Dodds is friendly, knowledgeable and takes pains to let us know what is happening and why. Where I question what is being done and why, she gives a straightforward answer. I feel that we are given the chance to drive the legal actions we take (after suitable advice) rather than being directed towards certain courses.’

‘Lynsey Harrison is a stand-out lawyer in this area. Technically brilliant and bags of emotional intelligence.’

‘Lynsey Harrison leads the team well, she is dynamic and forward-thinking; a good, safe pair of hands.’

‘Paula Myers is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, with a good nose for the best approach when dealing with her case. James Laycock is very calm and knowledgeable – he’s also very good at running a team.’

‘Richard Smaller is the standout associate – he works a caseload that I would normally expect a partner to handle and brings a lot of experience and good sense to bear.’

‘Strong national team dealing with complex cases. Led by the experienced and excellent Paula Myers.’

‘Small but effective team.’

‘Alex Watkinson is a great lawyer and fantastic with clients.’

‘A small but experienced, client and user-friendly, and knowledgeable team. The team is adept at training good newly qualified associates and also has good support from its current trainee solicitors and paralegals, which gives the impression and service of a larger team as a result.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard are simply the best. Professional, effective, very efficient. All of the staff I have interacted with are friendly and approachable, but at the same time, you know you are receiving outstanding advice.’

‘Yorke Eaton is a very rare individual in practice. Outstandingly bright and extremely knowledgeable in his field. Unusually, this is all without ego, and he is a truly decent, honourable chap who always does his very best for his client. Unfailingly polite, but absolutely not a push over.’

‘I think their strengths are that they really do work as a team, and they have a high level of understanding of our individual circumstances. They are approachable, and I feel we are in safe hands.’

‘I’ve found their practice to stand out due to its expertise in contentious probate (it’s their only practice area) and their innovative approaches. They’ve built an incredible online tool – the IDRN, which is a content hub, and it has really useful information and insights available.’

‘They’re always so responsive to our requests, and we feel they go above and beyond to foster a collaborative environment with their partners.’

‘Martin Holdsworth always stands out for his exceptional commitment. Martin’s deep understanding of the private client industry, the connections that he has, his proactive approach to growth and his continuous flow of innovative and industry-disruptive ideas makes him a really valuable partner.’

‘John Breeze is one of the best contentious probate lawyers that I have come across.’

‘John provides clear advice to deal with practical situations, and he also manages his work well to ensure that deadlines are achieved. John has always provided the highest standards of Client care, and he delivers his advice in a friendly manner.’

‘John Breeze is an excellent lawyer, and he is ably supported by the very efficient Rachel Valentine. They are a great team.’

‘A decent team, long-established, down to earth and sensible to deal with. They do have a loyal client base and loyal team. They have the ability to do this work and hold their own. Collaborative and good profile.’

‘Ragan Montgomery leads a good team. She leads them well and has a very good profile, lovely to deal with, very commercial and pragmatic, which is not the case for all lawyers in this field.’

‘Our solicitor is excellent, very professional, knowledgeable, and reassuring in extremely difficult and sad times. Further, always working efficiently and timely in all responses to and from others.’

‘They dealt with my case quickly and effectively and the outcome was to my satisfaction. Highly recommend.’

‘Katie Whitehead dealt with my case, she was thoughtful to my needs and dealt with my case to a very high standard. Really impressed with her.’

‘Always available and very helpful, especially during an extremely difficult time.’

‘The presence of Nazia Nawaz would make any team in which she works that of very top quality.’

‘My experience of Nazia Nawaz is nothing short of excellence in her field of work. She went above and beyond her expertise to support me as her client. Her manner and knowledge is outstanding, and her ability to identify and summarise the importance of specific details and how they relate to a situation is remarkable.’

‘The team are compassionate, knowledgeable and exceptionally gifted. I felt totally supported throughout a difficult time. The team understood the issues were responsive to my individual needs provided sound and empathetic advice.’

‘The team has been very consistent in communicating.’

‘Nothing is ever too much, the team has been very caring and supportive during an awfully sensitive matter. They have taken some of my stresses away for me.’

‘Very personal service and help and advice given professionally.’

‘Knowledgeable, insightful, personable.’

‘Robert Johnson is thorough, knowledgeable and extremely hard working for his clients, with good commercial sense.’

‘Robert Johnson done everything that was promised, for which I am truly grateful.’

‘Efficient, friendly, and attention to detail.’

‘Simon Black – I found him to be an exceptional lawyer who was thoroughly on top of his file and prepared to go the extra mile for his clients. He was also a hugely persuasive force at mediation and precisely the kind of lawyer you would want in your corner.’