GARDNER LEADER - Key Persons
Alastair is a Partner and Head of both the Dispute Resolution and Charity Team.
He has over 25 years of experience dealing with contentious trusts and probate issues on behalf of executors, trustees, beneficiaries and charities and is regularly instructed in complex and high value disputes. A recognised leader in his area, Alastair has a proven track record of resolving trust and probate issues to the benefit of his clients both at trial and through alternative dispute resolution. His work often includes issues of foreign law and jurisdiction.
Alastair has been recognised as a Leading Individual in the Legal 500 for many years.
Alastair has been recognised as a Leading Individual in the Legal 500 for the past 8 years in a row. Alastair was praised in the 2024 Legal 500 rankings as a Leading Individual for Contentious Trusts and Probate. He was also listed as a Recommended Lawyer for Property Litigation, Charities and not-for-profit and Clinical Negligence. He was commended for "Alastair Goggins had a lot of knowledge and experience particularly in mediation and the tactics for negotiation at mediation" he was also commended for the team he has built around him: "Alastair Goggins has assembled a bespoke team to fit my particular needs, there is continuity, good communication and expert knowledge available."
Alex Poole is a Solicitor in our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Team.
Alex joined the firm in 2019 as a paralegal in our Residential Property team. Alex graduated from the Royal Holloway University with a degree in Law in 2018 and went on to complete her LPC at the University of Law, Reading in 2019. Alex is able to advise on wills and lasting powers of attorney, the administration of estates and probate applications.
Alex is a Partner in our Dispute Resolution team.
Alex initially qualified as a Legal Executive and then in 2011 qualified as a solicitor. Alex is an experienced litigator and enjoys a varied practice with experience of property litigation, commercial disputes, professional negligence claims and inheritance and trusts disputes. Alex acts for a variety of clients including companies, directors and individuals.
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