Solicitor at Gibson & Co. Solicitors Ltd
Christopher Sheppard
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 29601
Chris is a Partner at our Newcastle branch, heading up our private client department. He is a qualified member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). He is recommended in the Legal 500 who have published praise from clients for his approach, transparency, adaptability and use of modern technology. Chris lives in County Durham with his husband, children, and 2 Cocker Spaniels.
77-87 West Road, NE15 6PR
Licensed for 26 years
Practice Areas
Family Law, Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 73%
- Family Law 27%
27 Client Reviews
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About Christopher Sheppard
Chris is a Partner at our Newcastle branch, heading up our private client department. He is a qualified member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). He is recommended in the Legal 500 who have published praise from clients for his approach, transparency, adaptability and use of modern technology. Chris lives in County Durham with his husband, children, and 2 Cocker Spaniels.
Languages Spoken: English
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LICENSE
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Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/12/98
01/02/22
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Partner
Gibson & Co. Solicitors
?-present
Making a will
I had some rather complicated requests and Chris was great - gave sound advice but also listened carefully to what I wanted.
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Poor Experience
I used Gibson & Co for a probate transaction whilst executing the estate of a loved one and sadly had an overall poor experience. Throughout the transaction I often had to make multiple attempts at contact by email and telephone to receive any response to queries or information requests. I felt I had to consistently chase and double check information due to regular errors being made with figures, in addition paperwork going missing within the firm resulting in overdue payment notices being received adding undue stress to an already unsettling time.
On writing in to the firm to voice my grievances I received a lengthy return letter absolving the firm of any wrong doings with little acknowledgement of the overall poor service and customer experience. The letter was responded to over a week outside the complaints policy window and ironically if the service I had received throughout the process had of been as comprehensive as this letter maybe I would not have felt the need to complain.
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Probate for my late mother
I do not have an email address but all I can say is Mr Sheppard did everything we asked, kept us informed at all time and I would definitely use Gibson's again.
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Excellent advice
Dealing with Gibson & Co gave me the confidence and peace of mind that my legal issues were being taken care of by a top legal Firm. Wouldn’t hesitate to return should the need arise, and thoroughly recommend.
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Excellent professional service
I chose to use Gibson & Co based on previous reviews and I am glad I did. I used Chris to make a new will and LPA, throughout the process Chris explained everything clearly and listened to my requirements. So professional yet with an empathetic approach, everything was completed to my full satisfaction. From the moment you walk through the front door, the service is impeccable, I have no hesitation in recommending this firm.
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Will writing service
We found Chris very helpful and efficient when explaining and preparing our wills and would recommend Gibson and Co to anyone requiring this service.
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Review of Chris Shepherd
Excellent service. Very approachable, prompt service. Reassuring.
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Making a Will
I needed to update my Will. Chris Sheppard was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. I would be happy to recommend him to others.
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Friendly & Helpful
Excellent and professional from first contact and guided me throughout the process
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updating a will
I recently had dealings with Mr C. Sheppard and found him most helpful. I regard having such proffessional avaible on the West Road. A real bonus of valuable asset for the West End.
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