Senior Associate at Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP

Ivone Joaquim

Senior Associate

Ivone deals with a variety of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters, estate administration and post-death variations helping our clients in a professional and dignified manner. Ivone’s legal experience spans over 30 years and began with her practicing residential property law in South Africa. She transferred her legal training from South Africa to England and undertook further qualifications in private client. Ivone has been a member of the Law Society Private Client Section from 2011, is currently a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is studying to finish her full TEP qualification.

251 Upper Third Street, Bouverie Square, MK9 1DR

Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate, Family Law

4.9/5 15 Client Reviews 15
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
15 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

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    13
  • Very Good
    2
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
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Pauline
Verified Pauline Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP
September 30, 2024 20240930124346

Wills & Power of Attorney

4

Friendly, efficient, competent service. Would use again.

Lawyer named in this review: Ivone Joaquim

A representative from Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 30 September, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Simon
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September 16, 2024 20240916102806

Efficient Service

5

Two transactions - gift of property & rewrite mirror Wills. Both handled swiftly and efficiently. No hidden extra costs. Ivone was professional and understanding. Very approachable. Would recommend.

Lawyer named in this review: Ivone Joaquim

A representative from Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 16 September, 2024

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Beryl
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July 18, 2024 20240718130328

Power of Attorney

5

I was extremely satisfied with the service I received from your company. Thank you.

Lawyer named in this review: Ivone Joaquim

A representative from Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 18 July, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Barrie
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July 03, 2024 20240703145017

Provision of LPAs for finance & Health

5

Excellent in every way. The 2 most important things are:
1) The friendliness of the solicito.
2) The professionalism of the solicitor. Both top class

Lawyer named in this review: Ivone Joaquim

A representative from Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 04 July, 2024

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Ian
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July 03, 2024 20240703144609

Very helpful solicitors

5

Friendly family solicitors that served us well.

Lawyer named in this review: Ivone Joaquim

A representative from Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 04 July, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. If we can be of any further assistance in the future please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Anthony
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January 10, 2024 20240110120001

First Class Service

5

I have used Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors at least four times for different matters in the past, and always been happy with the completeness and conclusion of each especially with resolving a family dispute firmly to an amicable close. I would recommend the whole firm highly.

Lawyer named in this review: Ivone Joaquim

A representative from Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 10 January, 2024

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Anonymous
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December 11, 2023 20231211142243

How my legal requests were dealt with

5

I needed to alter my Will and do an LPA. I felt every detail was explained to my understanding, that gave me great confidence in knowing my affairs had been put in good order.

Lawyer named in this review: Ivone Joaquim

A representative from Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 11 December, 2023

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Rebecca
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December 05, 2023 20231205092453

Re-writing new wills

5

Clear, efficient and friendly service with good advice. Will definitely use this solicitors again.

Lawyer named in this review: Ivone Joaquim

A representative from Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 05 December, 2023

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Catherine
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September 08, 2023 20230908113740

A first class experience

5

All of the above, what more can I say. GL Thank you so much.

Lawyer named in this review: Ivone Joaquim

A representative from Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 08 September, 2023

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Sheila
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August 07, 2023 20230807141222

Very friendly

4

Very friendly, no hanging around, relaxed, explained in detail, easy experience.

Lawyer named in this review: Ivone Joaquim

A representative from Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 07 August, 2023

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About Ivone Joaquim

Ivone deals with a variety of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters, estate administration and post-death variations helping our clients in a professional and dignified manner. Ivone’s legal experience spans over 30 years and began with her practicing residential property law in South Africa. She transferred her legal training from South Africa to England and undertook further qualifications in private client. Ivone has been a member of the Law Society Private Client Section from 2011, is currently a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is studying to finish her full TEP qualification.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Ivone Joaquim

Address

Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP

251 Upper Third Street

Bouverie Square

MK9 1DR



Phone 01908 689337

Website

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Legal Executive

Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors LLP

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