Solicitor at Ashtons Legal LLP
Fabienne Atkin
Solicitor - Senior Associate
SRA ID: 393398
Fabienne is a dual French / UK national and a qualified Solicitor based in the UK specialising in French law matters. Fabienne studied law in France and moved to the UK where she gained a MA in Business Law and completed her Legal Practice Course. She qualified as a Solicitor of England & Wales in 2010 and has extensive knowledge and experience of French law. Fabienne advises clients and professionals on the French legal system and on how to avoid its pitfalls. Her areas of expertise include French conveyancing, French property law, French inheritance law and tax including cross-border estate planning advice and preparation of French Wills. Fabienne is a STEP Associate and was awarded the STEP Cross-Border Estates Advanced Certificate with Distinction. Fabienne regularly attends French property events and also writes legal columns in French specialised press.
14E Josephs Well, Hanover Walk, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS3 1AB
Licensed for 14 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate, Housing & Property
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 50%
- Housing & Property 50%
5 Client Reviews
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About Fabienne Atkin
Fabienne is a dual French / UK national and a qualified Solicitor based in the UK specialising in French law matters. Fabienne studied law in France and moved to the UK where she gained a MA in Business Law and completed her Legal Practice Course. She qualified as a Solicitor of England & Wales in 2010 and has extensive knowledge and experience of French law. Fabienne advises clients and professionals on the French legal system and on how to avoid its pitfalls. Her areas of expertise include French conveyancing, French property law, French inheritance law and tax including cross-border estate planning advice and preparation of French Wills. Fabienne is a STEP Associate and was awarded the STEP Cross-Border Estates Advanced Certificate with Distinction. Fabienne regularly attends French property events and also writes legal columns in French specialised press.
Languages Spoken: English, French
Contact Fabienne Atkin
Address
Ashtons Legal LLP
14E Josephs Well
Hanover Walk
Leeds
Yorkshire
LS3 1AB
Phone 01133 931939
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/09/10
01/10/24
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Associate
Heslop & Platt Solicitors Limited
?-27-01-2020
Solicitor
Ashtons Legal
27-01-2020-present
Sale of property in France
Our family sold an apartment in France, which turned out to be a very complicated and protracted process due to an unforeseen problem with the property. Fabienne managed the whole process with great patience and determination. She provided good advice and kept us fully informed throughout to a successful conclusion. We are grateful to her for her help and guidance.
Lawyer named in this review: Fabienne Atkin
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 15 October, 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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Fabienne Atkins
Fabienne helped my wife and I buy a house in France in March 2023. Fabienne was great and is 100% recommended. Clear explanations of the French process; pragmatic advice and responses when issues arose. She made the whole process hassle free. Helped with IHT planning; French wills, and recommendations for French banks and insurers. Took the initiative when a local planning issue came up. She was a pleasure to work with.
Lawyer named in this review: Fabienne Atkin
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 21 March, 2023
Thank you for reviewing our services. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to retain your custom in the future.
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French property layers
I cannot speak highly enough about the team at Ashton’s who supported us through the process of buying a house in France. From the first introductory call through to the day of completion, they held our hand through the entire process. They were amazingly efficient and supportive. Advice was clear ,well explained and documented. Always on hand and very approachable. They provided us with so much confidence in a process that was completely new to us.
Thanks to everyone who assisted us we could not recommend you more highly.
Lawyer named in this review: Fabienne Atkin
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 17 August, 2021
Thank you for your positive feedback. We strive to give our clients the best possible service and we are delighted that this service has been achieved.
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Indispensable service for buyers of French property
Even as a French speaker and well versed in French culture, I found buying a property in France a daunting challenge. Ashtons saved me from getting into my first purchase transaction, which would have proved messy and very costly, if I did not seek their advice. Second attempt was a success and thanks to Ashtons a relaxed and secure experience. No one should buy a house a France without legal advice and Ashtons provided an excellent service in this respect. Once more a big thank you to all the team and especially Fabienne Atkin.
Lawyer named in this review: Fabienne Atkin
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Post new French Wills completion/registration
Excellant guidance and communication . Prompt cor-respndance via email . Strongly recommend for French Wills via Fabienne Atkin at Heslop-Platt and Sophie Hearle at another branch of Ashtons
Legal .
Lawyer named in this review: Fabienne Atkin
A representative from Ashtons Legal LLP responded to this review on 26 October, 2020
Thank you for your excellent review of Fabienne and Sophie. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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