Solicitor at Gardner Leader LLP

Alastair Goggins

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 42679

Alastair is a Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution team and the Charity Team. Alastair has gained considerable experience in trusts, probate and inheritance matters since qualifying 1998, including disputed Wills, claims to remove Executors or Trustees, Breach of Trust cases and Inheritance Act claims. Alastair regularly acts for charities, executors and beneficiaries in claims found in the Court of Protection and the High Court. Alastair also handles a wide range of property-related disputes, particularly those involving commercial property. Alastair heads up the Litigation team, he has over 20 years experience of dealing with contentious trust and probate disputes. Alastair has extensive experience of successfully handling High Court, and County Court matters for a range of clients including Executors/Trustees, beneficiaries, charities and potential beneficiaries of estates. A recognised leader in his area, Alastair has a proven track record of resolving complex trust and probate disputes. Alastair regularly advises on challenges to the validity of wills, issues of construction and rectification of wills and deeds, constructive trust and proprietary estoppel claims, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, all Court of Protection matters and trust and succession issues.

White Hart House, Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BA

Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas

Charities, Dispute Resolution

5.0/5 8 Client Reviews 8
  • Charities 40%
  • Dispute Resolution 60%
8 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

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Danielle Elm
Danielle Elm Added 11 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
January 02, 2024 20240102120449

Personal Injury / Insurance

5

My legal team were fantastic with me from beginning to end. Always making sure I was well informed and making g the right decision. I have a brain injury so I require a lot of patience and explaining repeatedly. The team were amazing with this. We also found meeting in person was more beneficial to me to understand my complex case. I thank the team for all they did to insure I received everything I deserved and was owed. It was a long 4 years to the day, but we did it.

Lawyer named in this review: Alastair Goggins

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 09 January, 2024

Hi Danielle, thank you so much for leaving this fantastic review for both Alastair and our Dispute Resolution team. We are glad the team could help you and please do not hesitate to contact us in the future.

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Nigel McKim
Nigel McKim Added 11 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
December 29, 2023 20231229182022

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

5

Alastair Goggins and his broader team provided excellent support and a successful conclusion to a very intractable case. He responded very effectively to changing requirements as the case developed, bringing in Ashleigh Wong as the main point of contact in the latter phases whilst keeping careful oversight. I would have no hesitation recommending Alastair and his team to others.

Ashleigh Wong was superb to deal with during the latter phases of the case, I found her to be very responsive to the changing requirements that the case demanded and very much appreciated the interactions that we had as we navigated towards a successful conclusion.

Lawyer named in this review: Alastair Goggins

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 02 January, 2024

Hi Nigel, thank you for leaving this great review for Alastair Goggins and Ashleigh Wong on the support they provided you throughout your matter. We will pass on this praise to the team.

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Sharon
Sharon Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
March 14, 2023 20230314124757

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

5

I am more than happy to confirm that I was provided with an exceptional service during my experience as a client with Gardner Leader. The professionalism of Alastair Goggins and the litigation team were exemplary. I was provided with very clear advice at all times and was dealt with the utmost care and compassion throughout. Alastair Goggins exceeded my expectations and I felt in very safe hands being represented by him and the litigation team.

Lawyer named in this review: Alastair Goggins

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 15 March, 2023

We greatly appreciate these kind words and have passed your message directly onto Alastair Goggins and our Dispute Resolution Solicitors. Thank you again.

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Anonymous
Anonymous Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
June 07, 2022 20220607100846

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

5

I just wanted to Thank you all for all your hard work, time and effort that you put into my case. I am so grateful for your support and guidance through an extremely difficult, complex and emotional situation for me.

Your professionalism and knowledge was amazing, and all of your advice was invaluable. You explained each stage for me, making clear my options and then giving me time to absorb everything. I had great confidence in you all, but knew that my case may not of been successful, due to it's nature and complexity. I am, however, delighted that I was successful. I know that my dad would be tremendously pleased that I stood up, and fought for some recompense to a situation that should of never happened. I am fully aware that there were no 'winners' in this situation, but I do feel that a wrong has been in some respects, righted.



You all appear to work seamlessly together and clearly work great as a team. You all showed an enormous amount of empathy, sympathy and understanding in a complex and emotional case.

Special mention to both Alastair and Jonathon - you both worked tirelessly to keep the case moving forward for me. Your advice was always clear and I know that even though the other party were difficult at times, you both persevered with a huge amount of professionalism and compassion to me. Alastair, without a doubt your knowledge and expertise made the outcome successful. Your approach and support was invaluable on the day. Thank you!

Lawyer named in this review: Alastair Goggins

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 09 June, 2022

Thank you for leaving this excellent review for Alastair Goggins and Jonathan Bradley. We are pleased you were happy with the customer service overall you received. We will be sure to pass on your praise to our Litigation Solicitors in our Newbury office.

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Richard
Richard Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
October 08, 2021 20211008113741

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

5

In what was a stressful issue the guidance provided by Alastair and his team was invaluable.

Lawyer named in this review: Alastair Goggins

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 12 October, 2021

Thank you for sharing the experience you had with Alastair Goggins and our Dispute Resolution Solicitors. This is very much appreciated and we are glad that you are happy with the service you received.

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mrs carol eaton
mrs carol eaton Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
August 06, 2021 20210806154540

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

5

i found everyone involved very friendly and helpful i understood the legal jargon because it was explained in layman terms and could always communicate with everyone with no trouble

Lawyer named in this review: Alastair Goggins

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 11 August, 2021

We appreciate your review for Alastair Goggins in our Newbury office. We will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to Alastair and the team.

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Martin Naish
Martin Naish Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
March 29, 2021 20210329091408

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

5

Alastair was extremely professional and knowledgeable when advising us on how to proceed with a complex situation regarding the settlement of our son's will. We particularly appreciated his empathy and tact in recognizing that both my wife and I were grieving for the recent loss of our son, and were under considerable stress. The advice Alastair provided has been invaluable, and so far we have been able to carry out our duties as executors of the will without problems. Debbie Turner was also very helpful in administering our case.

Lawyer named in this review: Alastair Goggins

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 09 April, 2021

Hi Martin, we appreciate your kind review for Alastair Goggins. We will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to Alastair.

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Danielle Elm/Mandy McDonald
Verified Danielle Elm/Mandy McDonald Added 4 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
November 05, 2020 20201105205208

Personal Injury / Insurance

5

Lawyer named in this review: Alastair Goggins

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 09 November, 2020

Thank you for leaving positive feedback, we are pleased you were happy with the service Dispute Resolution Solicitors provided.

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About Alastair Goggins

Alastair is a Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution team and the Charity Team. Alastair has gained considerable experience in trusts, probate and inheritance matters since qualifying 1998, including disputed Wills, claims to remove Executors or Trustees, Breach of Trust cases and Inheritance Act claims. Alastair regularly acts for charities, executors and beneficiaries in claims found in the Court of Protection and the High Court. Alastair also handles a wide range of property-related disputes, particularly those involving commercial property. Alastair heads up the Litigation team, he has over 20 years experience of dealing with contentious trust and probate disputes. Alastair has extensive experience of successfully handling High Court, and County Court matters for a range of clients including Executors/Trustees, beneficiaries, charities and potential beneficiaries of estates. A recognised leader in his area, Alastair has a proven track record of resolving complex trust and probate disputes. Alastair regularly advises on challenges to the validity of wills, issues of construction and rectification of wills and deeds, constructive trust and proprietary estoppel claims, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, all Court of Protection matters and trust and succession issues.

Languages Spoken: English

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Address

Gardner Leader LLP

White Hart House

Market Place

Newbury

RG14 5BA



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Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

16/11/98

20/07/23

United Kingdom

Leading Individual

2019

20/07/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Member

Gardner Leader

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