Solicitor at Ashtons Legal LLP
Richard Guy
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 400248
Richard is a Partner in our Lifetime Planning team. He is an experienced solicitor and provides bespoke and expert legal advice for clients planning for the future. He specialises in private client law and has experience acting for a range of clients, from business owners, farmers and high net worth individuals to retirees and the elderly. He advises on a wide variety of matters, including Wills, trusts, inheritance tax and estate planning, powers of attorney, probate & estate administration, including estates with business interests and land or overseas assets. Richard has gained wide-ranging previous experience at a top 100 and two top 500 local firms and was recognised as a "Next Generation Partner" in the independent Legal 500 directory in 2024. He graduated with a First in French from University College London (UCL) before studying law at the College of Law (London) while working at the International Shipping Federation in London. He subsequently trained at a large regional firm based in Cambridge, qualifying in 2008, before moving to practice in Suffolk in 2012. Outside work, Richard enjoys taking walks with his family in the lovely Suffolk countryside, pottering about their allotment, as well as finding the time for a classical concert or art exhibition. When he can, he also enjoys practising his French.
The Long Barn, Fornham Business Court, Fornham St Martin, Suffolk, IP31 1SL
Licensed for 16 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 100%
9 Client Reviews
Overall experience
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- Initial Impressions
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About Richard Guy
Richard is a Partner in our Lifetime Planning team. He is an experienced solicitor and provides bespoke and expert legal advice for clients planning for the future. He specialises in private client law and has experience acting for a range of clients, from business owners, farmers and high net worth individuals to retirees and the elderly. He advises on a wide variety of matters, including Wills, trusts, inheritance tax and estate planning, powers of attorney, probate & estate administration, including estates with business interests and land or overseas assets. Richard has gained wide-ranging previous experience at a top 100 and two top 500 local firms and was recognised as a "Next Generation Partner" in the independent Legal 500 directory in 2024. He graduated with a First in French from University College London (UCL) before studying law at the College of Law (London) while working at the International Shipping Federation in London. He subsequently trained at a large regional firm based in Cambridge, qualifying in 2008, before moving to practice in Suffolk in 2012. Outside work, Richard enjoys taking walks with his family in the lovely Suffolk countryside, pottering about their allotment, as well as finding the time for a classical concert or art exhibition. When he can, he also enjoys practising his French.
Languages Spoken: English, French
Contact Richard Guy
Address
Ashtons Legal LLP
The Long Barn
Fornham Business Court
Fornham St Martin
Suffolk
IP31 1SL
Phone 01284 727012
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Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/09/08
10/01/25
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Associate
Birketts
?-19-01-2023
Solicitor
Gotelee Solicitors LLP
19-01-2023-2024
Partner
Ashtons Legal LLP
06-01-2025-present
New Will
Richard was friendly and made the process easy.
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Very Helpful
Very helpful and kept me informed every step of the way.
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We were very pleased with Richard Guy done for us.
We would use the service again if needed.
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First Class Service
Richard explained everything fully in a friendly mannor. He made the process easy to follow. Explained matters we did not fully understand. Also kept us up to date.
Reception was friendly and made us feel at ease. Lorraine was very welcoming. After ringing round solicitors, we found the cost reasonable and a trusted name in Suffolk.
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Very slow process
We went to Gotelee for two simple revisions of our Wills. This process has taken nine months to complete. During this time, communication was poor. The draft Wills were inaccurate, requiring multiple revisions. This is at odds with our previous experiences of Gotelee, which were excellent.
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Client Review
The solicitor appointed by Gotelee to deal with my request to register my son and son-in-law as legal powers of attorney, kindly agreed to come to my house, as I am no longer able to drive. From our fist meeting, I was impressed by his approach; engaging and considerate in explaining the whole process to me and, in subsequent conversations and messages, staying in close contact until the LPAs were registered and complete.
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Response
My review was done with complete understanding of all legalities.
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Preparation of my Will
Mr Guy was very helpful. He explained everything to me very clearly. I was comfortable talking to him. I would recommend him to anybody.
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New Will and LPA
I have found all staff at Gotelee I have dealt with to be easy to get on with and to know exactly how to deal with my requests.
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