Solicitor at Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP

Fiona Higgott

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 360265

Fiona is a Partner at Thomson Snell & Passmore and is a member of the Will, Estate & Tax Planning Team. She helps clients with all aspects of estate work including lifetime planning, the preparation of Wills and post-death work. Fiona has a particular interest in the rural community, having come from a farming family herself, so specialises in assisting farming clients with structuring and passing on their estate in a tax efficient manner. Fiona qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and worked at other well recognised regional law firms prior to joining Thomson Snell & Passmore in 2023.

Heathervale House, 2 - 4 Vale Avenue, TN1 1DJ

Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate, Agriculture

5.0/5 7 Client Reviews 7
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 50%
  • Agriculture 50%
7 Client Reviews

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Verified Anonymous Added 3 weeks ago Report to admin
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November 21, 2024 20241121100711

thank you

5

TSP are super professional, thoughtful and creative & we are extremely grateful to them.
Chris Walker, Fiona Higgott and Esther Lee are the dream team.

Lawyer named in this review: Fiona Higgott

A representative from Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP responded to this review on 25 November, 2024

Thank you for your review. We are so glad that you are pleased with Chris', Esther's and Fiona's high level of client service.

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Roger
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June 18, 2024 20240618131244

Professional service

5

Originally we wanted simply to update our respective wills. However, after TS&P's carful review of our assets and family situation, we received and implemented advice which enable us to make a significant tax saving .

Lawyer named in this review: Fiona Higgott

A representative from Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP responded to this review on 18 June, 2024

Dear Roger, thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you are happy with Fiona's high levels of client service.

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Roger
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June 18, 2024 20240618130011

Professional and efficient service

5

We originally intended to instruct TS&P to deal with updating out respective wills . Fiona Higgott took the time to review our assets carefully and came up with a plan which provided us with a significant tax saving. Fiona is friendly , approachable and very efficient , keeping us informed at all times.

Lawyer named in this review: Fiona Higgott

A representative from Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP responded to this review on 18 June, 2024

Dear Roger, thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you are happy with Fiona's high levels of client service.

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March 23, 2024 20240323184745

Wills and LPAs

5

The service that we received from our solicitor, Fiona Higgott at Thomson Snell and Passmore was extremely helpful and patient as she helped us navigate the complexities of drafting Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney documents and setting up Trusts as required.

Lawyer named in this review: Fiona Higgott

A representative from Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP responded to this review on 26 March, 2024

Thank you for your review. We are so glad that you are happy with Fiona's high level of client service.

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Iain
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February 28, 2024 20240228154535

excellent and efficient service

5

I received excellent and efficient service from Private Client Partner, Fiona Higgott in dealing with my late father's estate. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her again or engage her services again.

Lawyer named in this review: Fiona Higgott

A representative from Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP responded to this review on 28 February, 2024

Dear Iain, thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you again.

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Lynda
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February 21, 2024 20240221085712

Great advice from Fiona Higgott

5

Fiona provided us with clear advice about inheritance tax matters and was very friendly and efficient in all our communications with her.

Lawyer named in this review: Fiona Higgott

A representative from Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP responded to this review on 21 February, 2024

Dear Lynda, thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you are happy with Fiona's high level of client service.

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Malcolm
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January 24, 2024 20240124211652

Excellent and highly professional service

5

Fiona was very patient with me & took great pains to ensure to explain to me in plain English all the technical issues associated with forming a Trust for my grandchildren

Lawyer named in this review: Fiona Higgott

A representative from Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP responded to this review on 25 January, 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we are so pleased that you are happy with our high levels of client service from Fiona.

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About Fiona Higgott

Fiona is a Partner at Thomson Snell & Passmore and is a member of the Will, Estate & Tax Planning Team. She helps clients with all aspects of estate work including lifetime planning, the preparation of Wills and post-death work. Fiona has a particular interest in the rural community, having come from a farming family herself, so specialises in assisting farming clients with structuring and passing on their estate in a tax efficient manner. Fiona qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and worked at other well recognised regional law firms prior to joining Thomson Snell & Passmore in 2023.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Fiona Higgott

Address

Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP

Heathervale House

2 - 4 Vale Avenue

TN1 1DJ



Phone 01403252492

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Senior Associate

Dmh Stallard LLP

?-23-05-2023

Partner

Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP

23-05-2023-present