TRUSTED LEGAL ADVICE SINCE 1983
Foster Harrington Solicitors have been trusted legal advisers to individuals in Camberley and across Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire since the firm was established in 1983.
Matthew Bell and Michael Calfe acquired the firm in 2022 looking to carry on the incredible reputation the firm has for offering a high level of expertise with a personal service.
The Foster Harrington Team
Matthew Bell
Director
About Matthew
Matthew is able to assist clients with the formation of simple to complex Wills, advising on matters of mental capacity (such as Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship Orders), along with assisting clients in the administration of estates. Matthew, also, advises on lifetime planning to mitigate Inheritance Tax.
In addition, Matthew advises on the formation, administration and winding-up of trusts, along with the relevant tax implications.
Matthew’s focus is on providing a high-quality service through the formation and development of a positive relationship with clients, with an overarching emphasis on finding clear solutions to legal problems.
Career Highlights
- Providing estate planning advice for high net worth individuals to mitigate Inheritance Tax to include:
- Lifetime gifting;
- Formation of trusts;
- Business Property Relief (now known as Business Relief); &
- Formation of an efficient Will.
- Assisting clients through mental capacity matters, such as the formation of Lasting Powers of Attorney (including acting as Certificate Provider) and Court applications for Deputyship Orders.
- Drafting complex flexible Wills for clients with business and international assets, with advice in finding appropriate solutions in passing assets tax efficiently to loved ones.
- Advising on the administration of estates for UK residents who held assets abroad, ranging from assets in countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America.
Michael Calfe
Director
About Michael
Michael is able to assist clients in drafting simple or complex Wills, administering estates and offering lifetime planning advice to mitigate inheritance tax.
Michael also advises clients on the administration of trusts, including the tax implications as well as advising on matters of mental capacity such as Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship Orders.
Michael’s matters are often complex in nature, dealing with international and business assets, non-domicile clients and vulnerable beneficiaries. Michael has a straight forward friendly approach and finds solutions to your legal problems.
Michael has been ranked in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide.
Career Highlights
- Advising non-UK domiciled clients on their UK tax liability and ways in which they can mitigate UK inheritance tax.
- Acting for Executors on a cross jurisdictional estate with assets in France and the UK and ascertaining the domicile of the deceased.
- Providing estate planning advice for a high net worth individual to mitigate Inheritance tax, to include, structuring life time trusts, advising on Business Property Relief and gifting.
- Acting as a trustee for a personal injury trust in respect of a vulnerable individual.
- Drafting complex flexible Wills for clients with business and international assets and advising on how best to pass these assets to their beneficiaries and the tax implications.
Chris Dixon
Partner and Head of Commercial Property
Kerry Parsons
Senior Associate and Head of Private Client
About Kerry
Kerry is a qualified Solicitor based predominantly at our Camberley office with over ten years of experience in Private Client.
Kerry has extensive experience in dealing with both simple Wills and complex Wills incorporating Trust structures, advising clients in relation to Inheritance Tax Planning, preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney, registering Enduring Powers of Attorney, preparing Deeds of Variation, preparing both simple and complex Declarations of Trust, Court of Protection Applications to include Deputyships and Statutory Will applications, the creation of lifetime trusts as well as Trust administration and Estate Administration.
Kerry is STEP qualified and is a full accredited member of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly Solicitors for the Elderly).
Career Highlights
- Dealing with the Estate of a Deceased individual who was a US citizen but who died domiciled here in the UK to include reporting into the US, dealing with assets both here in and the US and dealing with the beneficiary who was resident in the US.
- Dealing with the Estate of a Deceased individual who was domiciled in Grenada but who died without having made a Will and with assets here in the UK which included liaising with Grenadian lawyers, working out the Inheritance Tax with exempt and non-exempt beneficiaries and identifying how the various assets pass and to whom.
- Dealing with an Estate which comprised an Equestrian centre which was rented out for shows and for DIY livery. This involved a successful claim for Business Property Relief where we were able to show that it was more than a rental/investment business with the Deceased providing services for the horse shows, providing hay for the livery and assisting with the livery when owners were unable to attend to their horses.
- Advising Executors based in New Zealand on the resealing of a Grant obtained in New Zealand in the UK to include the preparation of all required documentation and obtaining the same.
- Advising individuals on the transfer of their property to their children to include a full Inheritance Tax advice to include Inheritance Tax calculations on their current position vs their position if they make the gift and survive/not survive 7 years.
- Advising clients on the implications of leaving the UK following the change of rules from a Domicile based system to a Residence based system and following advice, preparing appropriate Wills.
Vaishali Paul
Senior Associate and Head of Residential Property
Aalia Hussein
Paralegal in Private Client
Avril Turner
Senior Associate in Private Client
About Avril
Avril has over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of private client work, including Wills, Estate Administration, IHT Planning, Wealth Preservation and Powers of Attorney.
Avril has been with Foster Harrington for 11 years and has built up a loyal client base, developing longstanding relationships with clients and their families providing an outstanding and personal level of service.
Prior to joining Foster Harrington, Avril practised at law firms in Windsor.
Avril is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Charlotte Savage
Solicitor in Private Client
David Read
Partner in Commercial and Residential Property
Elizabeth Maurice
Senior Associate in Private Client
Ellen Johnson
Associate in Private Client
About Ellen
Ellen qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2015, having worked in Private Client since 2010.
Ellen deals with all aspects of Private Client work, including a wide range of matters both complex and straightforward. She has extensive experience of preparing Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Ellen advises clients about all aspects of estate administration, including both taxable and non-taxable estates. Ellen can assist with Trust matters and Deputyship applications.
Ellen provides practical and clear advice in a sensitive and empathetic manner, helping her clients to navigate through the complexities of the estate administration process as easily as possible.
Emily Hastilow
Paralegal in Family Law
About Emily
Paralegal in the Family Department, assisting with a wide range of matters including divorce, finances and private children matters.
Main responsibilities involve supporting the fee earner with drafting, administrative tasks, diary management and being a contact point for clients.
Graduated with a 2.1 Law Degree with honours from the University of Exeter in 2025.
Aspirations to become a family Solicitor.
Member of Resolution.
Helen Barker
Paralegal in Private Client
Jo Harrison
Paralegal in Private Client
About Jo
Jo is a paralegal in the private client department having worked as a legal secretary/paralegal for 36 years in various areas of law.
Jo drafts Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and assists with administering estates. Jo builds very good relationships with clients by offering a personable service and is always on hand to answer any queries.
Joanna Soteriou
Associate in Private Client
Kate Scott
Associate in Private Client
Katherine Lanzuolo
Paralegal in Private Client
Loraine Sinclair
Senior Associate in Commercial Property and Residential Property
Pavan Dhami
Associate in Residential Property
Rebecca Welford
Paralegal in Residential Property
Richard Ince
Associate in Residential Property
About Richard
Richard is a highly experienced residential property solicitor. With many years of legal expertise behind him, he graduated with an LLB (Hons) from Thames Valley University in 2000 and has since dedicated his career to delivering exceptional client service in property law. His deep understanding of the conveyancing process, combined with a client-focused approach, ensures that every transaction is managed smoothly and effectively.
Sarah Lambert
Partner in Family Law
Shilpav Patel
Partner in Residential Property
Sophie Kaler
Conveyancing Executive in Residential Property
Tazaiyan Baig
Associate in Family Law
About Tazaiyan
Taz has experience handling a wide range of Family matters ranging from Divorce, Financial Remedy Proceedings, Private Children matters, Separation and Domestic Violence matters, including applications for injunctions.
Taz graduated from Buckinghamshire New University with First Class Honours in 2016 with a Law degree. She studied the Legal Practice Course with a master’s in law at the University of Law in Guildford and qualified as a Solicitor in 2021. Taz gained valuable family law experience working as a paralegal in a Berkshire law firm and was retained to complete her training contract. Taz has also worked for the UK’s largest recognised national law firm dedicated exclusively to family matters and has secured positive results for her clients.
As a member of Resolution, Taz is fully dedicated to minimising conflict and resolving challenging disputes in a constructive manner and is known for her clear and calm communication. However, she is prepared to adopt a more assertive approach when necessary. Taz prioritises building positive relationships with her clients from the outset and approaches their cases with empathy and sensitivity. She always strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients while providing realistic and pragmatic advice on potential options and outcomes.
Victoria Sims
Associate in Residential Property
Zahra Iqbal
Trainee Solicitor in Residential Property
CAREERS
Foster Harrington are always keen to hear from ambitious lawyers who are interested in joining us and we would encourage you to send your CV to info@fosterharrington. co.uk with a covering email as to what you are looking for and why you are interested in joining us.
No current roles available at this time.
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01344 425637 (Bracknell), 01276 692233 (Camberley) or 01372 725655 (Epsom)
