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German Court Rules on EU Succession Regulation
Succession laws vary from country to country which historically made the administration of cross-border estates potentially complex. Since 17 August 2015, the...
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“Elspeth Neilson is excellent. She develops trusting client relationships based on good advice.”
Elspeth Neilson
A partner and notary public in the private client department. Elspeth specialises in both contentious and non-contentious estate and Court of Protection matters, including wealth and estate planning for high net worth individuals, the preparation of Wills and Trusts, and completing estate administrations.
Elspeth has unique experience in complex estate administrations, including those involving cross-border issues. Her experience extends across working on estates involving assets in various jurisdictions, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Uganda, United States and Uruguay. Elspeth is regularly entrusted with politically sensitive estates. She has acted for various family members of the Grenfell fire victims and Hillsborough disaster victims.
Elspeth regularly advises on and creates all kinds of trust including Personal Injury Trusts and Disabled Discretionary Trusts.
Elspeth is able to accept appointments as a professional attorney and deputy. She is also a notary public and can assist individuals and corporate entities with the authentication of documents for use abroad.
Elspeth provides pro bono advice to a number of charities, including Age UK Camden and the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth. She is happy to arrange workshops for charities and community centres, in and around, London.
She is a member of the Private Client Section of the Law Society and is STEP and ACTAPS accredited.
Elspeth is happy to meet clients at our offices in Camden and Hampstead.
"Thank you, all of you, for everything you have done on my behalf, I could not have asked for more friendly and sympathetic solicitors."
"Elspeth Neilson and Katie de Swarte are very competent private client lawyers, with good instincts for the merits of the case and a good manner with sometimes difficult clients."
"I’ve worked with Elspeth Neilson and Katie de Swarte on various pieces of private client litigation – two in the Court of Protection and one probate dispute. I’ve found them, and the firm, very efficient and capable and dealing successfully with some
difficult clients.""Elsepth Neilson - very competent private client lawyer, with good instincts for the merits of the case and a good manner with sometimes difficult clients."
A very heartfelt ‘thank you’ to you and the whole team there. I am very happy with everything that has been achieved by you. I will certainly contact you in the future and recommend yourself and Osbornes to others whenever the need arises.
"I have come to trust your expertise, professionalism and honesty, I do appreciate that you have gone the extra mile. In particular you have shown a huge amount of common sense and a measured approach, coupled with doggedness and determination, all of which I believe have been vital factors in reaching the point we have reached."
"I would also like to express my sincere thanks to you for a job well done over the last five years in working towards a successful outcome for myself and my family... It has been frustratingly slow at times, and there were many barriers and obstacles put in the way, but the final outcome is a credit to your intelligent and diligent work."
Elspeth explained everything very clearly and made us feel comfortable.
I am truly amazed by and exceedingly happy with the rapid progress being made by you and your team in handling matters on my behalf.
"Elspeth Neilson is very reliable and practical."
Elspeth explained everything very clearly and made us feel comfortable.
I would like to thank Elspeth Neilson for her kindness and professionalism in dealing with all our legal requirements during this difficult period. It has been a pleasure working with her.
Elspeth's assistance and services are much appreciated. Her instructions are clear and she managed the process well despite the many external delays beyond her control.
Elspeth was unfailingly kind, responsive and very patient. At times she was like a counsellor. She is a star.
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Elspeth's Testimonials
"Thank you, all of you, for...
"Thank you, all of you, for everything you have done on my behalf, I could not have asked for more friendly and sympathetic solicitors."
"Elspeth Neilson and Katie de Swarte...
"Elspeth Neilson and Katie de Swarte are very competent private client lawyers, with good instincts for the merits of the case and a good manner with sometimes difficult clients."
"I’ve worked with Elspeth Neilson...
"I’ve worked with Elspeth Neilson and Katie de Swarte on various pieces of private client litigation – two in the Court of Protection and one probate dispute. I’ve found them, and the firm, very efficient and capable and dealing successfully with some
difficult clients."
"Elsepth Neilson - very competent private...
"Elsepth Neilson - very competent private client lawyer, with good instincts for the merits of the case and a good manner with sometimes difficult clients."
A very heartfelt ‘thank you’ to...
A very heartfelt ‘thank you’ to you and the whole team there. I am very happy with everything that has been achieved by you. I will certainly contact you in the future and recommend yourself and Osbornes to others whenever the need arises.
"I have come to trust your...
"I have come to trust your expertise, professionalism and honesty, I do appreciate that you have gone the extra mile. In particular you have shown a huge amount of common sense and a measured approach, coupled with doggedness and determination, all of which I believe have been vital factors in reaching the point we have reached."
"I would also like to express...
"I would also like to express my sincere thanks to you for a job well done over the last five years in working towards a successful outcome for myself and my family... It has been frustratingly slow at times, and there were many barriers and obstacles put in the way, but the final outcome is a credit to your intelligent and diligent work."
Elspeth explained everything very clearly and...
Elspeth explained everything very clearly and made us feel comfortable.
I am truly amazed by and...
I am truly amazed by and exceedingly happy with the rapid progress being made by you and your team in handling matters on my behalf.
"Elspeth Neilson is very reliable and...
"Elspeth Neilson is very reliable and practical."
Elspeth explained everything very clearly and...
Elspeth explained everything very clearly and made us feel comfortable.
I would like to thank Elspeth...
I would like to thank Elspeth Neilson for her kindness and professionalism in dealing with all our legal requirements during this difficult period. It has been a pleasure working with her.
Elspeth's assistance and services are much...
Elspeth's assistance and services are much appreciated. Her instructions are clear and she managed the process well despite the many external delays beyond her control.
Elspeth was unfailingly kind, responsive and...
Elspeth was unfailingly kind, responsive and very patient. At times she was like a counsellor. She is a star.
Elspeth’s Reported Cases:
Fischer v Diffley [2013] EWHC 4567 (Ch); [2014] COPLR 212; [2014] WTLR 757
Elspeth represented the Independent Administrator in claims regarding the testamentary capacity of a testatrix suffering with dementia. The estate involved cross-border issues as well as dealing with various properties and tenants.
Lyons v Kerr-Robinson [2016] EWHC 2137 (Ch)
Elspeth represented the Independent Administrator in claims concerning transfers of money from the deceased’s estate by the former personal representative.
Elspeth's Legal 500 testimonials
Katie de Swarte and Elspeth Neilson...
Katie de Swarte and Elspeth Neilson have both instructed me recently, and both seemed to me to be able to build excellent relationships with their clients and to run their practices very efficiently
Elspeth Neilson – incredibly impressive and hardworking.
Elspeth Neilson – incredibly impressive and hardworking.
Elspeth Neilson is a clever and...
Elspeth Neilson is a clever and efficient solicitor, who gets great client feedback.
Elspeth Neilson is a well-regarded junior...
Elspeth Neilson is a well-regarded junior partner
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