‘One of the region’s best private client practices.’

‘My connection with the team is Marie-Louise Hamilton who is a very impressive lawyer and team leader.’

‘Marie-Louise Hamilton is extremely competent, thorough and personable.’ 

‘Yorke Eaton is a very experienced Trustee and brings considerable sound advice on all Trustee matters and is excellent in dealing with complex issues.’

‘Yorke Eaton has experience of a number of business-related matters, which is beneficial in his role as Trustee.’

‘Pervinder Kaur is an extremely able and experienced Trustee and heads up the practice and also the Leeds Office.’

‘Gillian Coverley was excellent in her approach. She clearly has an in-depth knowledge and was expert at explaining the options to us.’

‘I have worked almost exclusively with Gillian Coverley. My first contact was some 15 years or so ago and I was pleased to find she was still available when I needed their help again recently. Extremely approachable and knowledgeable, she tailors the advice to your specific requirements rather than a quick fix off the shelf and thus inspires confidence.’

‘Primarily, I have dealt with Hollie Marcham, ably supported by the team around her. Despite clearly having a significant workload, she always returns calls/ emails in a reasonable time. Hollie is considered and objective in her thinking and a keen advocate of true multi-disciplinary working, to help ensure the best outcome for her clients. Always enthusiastic and personable. I have referred close family, friends and important clients to Hollie and the team and the feedback I get is positive.’

‘We were recommended to use Mills and Reeve for their professional expertise in providing Private Client advice. We have been very pleased with their work on lasting power of attorney ( LPA) matters, trusts and wills.’

‘We have dealt almost exclusively with new partner Ellie Milner, who has been excellent in terms of knowledge and advice.’

‘Very knowledgeable and personable team.’

‘Rachel Tunnicliffe ensures that all her clients feel very comfortable with the advice / work that is being undertaken for them, bringing it to life in language that they can understand and in a manner that gives them sufficient, unpressurised time to take decisions.’

‘Raworths are clear and concise in their approach. The partners and solicitors there have always given me clear advice and, if necessary, have suggested solutions to issues.’

‘Caroline Hedges provides a high-quality service, matters are dealt with quickly and efficiently. There is never a need to chase anything up.’

‘Edward Allen is so approachable and understanding- always there to listen, advise and act for us.’

‘Edward Allen has been incredibly efficient, and very clear in the options available.’

‘I worked with Sally Price who handled my late mother’s estate administration and found her to be helpful, efficient, tenacious (in dealing with both The Probate Office and HMRC) and was available to respond to my questions.’

‘The team has a nice blend and mix of experience and youth. They are all extremely personable, friendly and professional.’

‘Gareth Marland has a relaxed and easy way about him and is always prepared to think outside the box to deliver appropriate solutions for his clients. He has considerable technical expertise, which provides great reassurance.’

‘Gareth Marland stands out as an exceptional professional operating in the Leeds market, his service to clients is excellent, and he has a unique ability to make complex matters easier to digest.’

‘Philip Nelson is extremely approachable, and his explanations and advice always exceptionally clear. Not only was he able to advise on the administration of a large estate, he is also well versed to advise on the administration of the ongoing Trust under the Will. My contact with the firm was solely with Philip and I would highly recommend him.’

‘Our experience is of a very professional and personable practice. Everybody that we dealt with – from reception onwards – was friendly, welcoming and professional in their approach.’

‘They were always efficient, timely and helpful. They agreed timelines, costs etc. and kept to them. They usually delivered before agreed finishing times!’

‘Trustworthy, clear and far more able than the previous solicitors I was involved with in this complex case.’

‘They were excellent at maintaining contact over a protracted period, were effective in their communication, helped me understand the legal process and made me feel that they understood and supported my position.’

‘They left no stone unturned, and the outcome was better than I had previously imagined.’

‘I have found the private client team at Wake Smith particularly helpful and at a time when other firms are concentrating more on commercial matters it is good to know that Wake Smith has a team which is growing and deals most efficiently with all aspects of private client work including Wills Trusts Probate Court of Protection and tax matters.’

‘The person I have dealt with most over the last year is director Colleen Dooney. She is knowledgeable, personable, empathetic, and efficient, and has dealt with all matters which I have referred to her extremely well. She also has a team around her who show the same qualities.’

‘Suzanne Porter leads a highly knowledgeable team of solicitors and associates. They are all technically excellent and more than anything, they all have the client’s interests at heart.’

‘Really good-quality legal.’

‘Liam O’Neill l is an excellent lawyer, very personable and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Great knowledge, very helpful, and good delivery.’

‘Extremely professional and friendly service. Fully transparent when it comes to the fees.’

‘Have a lovely manner, putting clients at ease. Offer an extremely professional service.’

‘In my experience, the strengths of the Ward Hadaway team have been the ability to give complex advice in a manner that is understandable to our mutual clients. They have worked with other professional advisers to deliver a holistic service to the client. The service is efficient but still personal.’

‘Laura Fahy was excellent dealing with my many probate issues over the years. Complications from deputyship issues and variation of wills were dealt with efficiently, and Laura always made the process easy and kept me up to date at each stage.’

‘Very reliable and punctual and very professional.’

‘Polite, professional and knowledgeable.’

‘Exceptional all-round approach. Consistently high service across all departments in my experience.’

‘Annie Beaumont provided outstanding service in respect of advice and delivery of work in relation to creating multiple wills and trusts. Very knowledgeable, approachable and patient throughout the process. Following completion, seamless referral to another department at Blacks for linked work.’

‘Nick Rhodes, is quick and responsive and very adaptable to suit client needs.’

‘As with many things in life, it is easy enough to find “reasonable” people and service, but very rare to find exceptional people who you can fully trust to deliver for you time and again. The reason that I have used Emsleys is because of the capability, advice, service and good humour of Elizabeth Webb. She has a rare combination of cheerfulness and gritty assertiveness which helps ensure she can provide me and my family the best outcomes with the minimum of fuss. She is supported by colleagues who make everything smooth-going.’

‘I’ve used Emsleys numerous times and find that their integrity, knowledge, transparency, and willingness to work with me on my needs is exactly as promised.’

‘Very knowledgeable and professional in their dealings with clients. Most importantly they can explain legal matters at a level which the client can understand.’

‘Excellent personal service, always contactable. Do what they say they will do on time.’

‘Ellie Bowater is very approachable, polite, and knowledgeable. Did exactly as promised.’

‘Laura Cowan, Head of Private Client at Graysons Solicitors in Sheffield, has provided us with an exceptionally high standard of client care and support through the probate process for my late father’s estate.’

‘LCF are very professional and have a very good reputation in West Yorkshire. They are open with fees and send regular updates to clients so that there are no surprises. They are also personable and so build great trusting relationships with clients.’

‘LCF provide efficient, straightforward and timely advice.’

‘I feel secure in the knowledge that the team guide me through any complex matters and that I am making the best judgements when I require legal advice.’

‘From my experiences and knowledge of Ramsdens, they provide a much more personal service than other legal firms with the simple example that they are willing to jump in the car and meet clients in person whereas other Leeds-based firms will only do an initial consultation by phone.’

‘My interactions with the firm mainly involve deputyship or trust cases, and they are exceptional at both.’

‘They are the first firm I refer to clients for wills and power of attorney needs.’

‘Our instructions are from the team are always clear and concise, demonstrating the efficiency of both their face-to-face and electronic communications.’

‘The team are always on hand to deal with any follow-up queries that may arise, and the clients give positive feedback on the service provided by Ridley & Hall.’

‘Continued professionalism and excellent delivery of services.’