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Louise Dodds

Partner

Louise Dodds joined Harrowells as a Solicitor and Partner in our Litigation and Disputes Resolution department in 2026. She specialises in all aspects of contentious wills, trusts and probate matters.

Louise has considerable experience handling a wide range of contentious cases, including claims brought by disappointed beneficiaries, estate disputes, challenges to the validity of wills, actions involving trusts and trustees, and contentious Court of Protection matters. She has acted for clients in a broad range of complex and high-value disputes, including those with multi-jurisdictional elements.

Louise is a full member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) and an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Her expertise has been recognised by leading legal directories. She was ranked as a ‘Rising Star’ in 2023 and 2024 by The Legal 500, named an ‘Associate to Watch’ by Chambers’ directory in 2024 and recognised as ‘Up & Coming’ in the 2025 edition.

Legal 500 testimonial (2024):
"... one of the best probate and trust lawyers around. She has an impeccable judgment and great technical ability"

Chambers and Partners UK (2024):
"Louise Dodds is a fantastic lawyer and has done some big cases in her time involving large sums of money. She has that balance of technical ability, attention to detail and a pragmatic approach.", "she's got a lovely way with clients" and "is always helpful and gets to the heart of the matter"

Louise Dodds is supervised by Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Simon Black.

What our clients say

'The team at Harrowells are a perfect size. Big enough to have the coverage and expertise we need, but small enough for us to feel we know all involved and that we are an important client.'
'Matthew Rowley was exceptional and a real pleasure to work with. I would recommend him without hesitation.'
Feedback published in Legal 500 (2025 edition), Corporate & Commercial
'First class client service making clients feel that their needs are top priority Don’t get hung up on administration and seamlessly incorporate it into workflows, no compliance dramas.'
'Businesslike, focused on the service required, on time, approachable, flexible. Basically, the people, both Partner and Associate treat me as I treat my own clients leading to good teamwork and satisfaction all round.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Commercial Property
'Our solicitor had great experience in the field of agricultural sales, which reassured us that the often archaic laws will be adhered to.'
'A strong team able to cover the breadth of expertise our client-base demands. There is strong synergy with their other departments, such as private client, to ensure their advice is robust. A good geographic spread of offices to ensure clients have the ability to meet their solicitor at mutually convenient locations.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Agriculture & Estates
'Their knowledge of insolvency has assisted in allowing our team to progress cases swiftly, and always with a positive outcome (or sensible resolution).'
'Richard Hugill and Paul Burkinshaw both continue to provide a pragmatic approach to a number of scenarios provided over the many years we have worked together.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Commercial Litigation
'Simon Black - I found him to be an exceptional lawyer who was thoroughly on top of his file and prepared to go the extra mile for his clients. He was also a hugely persuasive force at mediation and precisely the kind of lawyer you would want in your corner.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Contentious Probate
'Always available to talk and always supportive. Professional, knowledgeable and supportive, as well as kind and welcoming. Richard Wood always went the extra mile and was exceptional to work with.'
'I cannot recommend Harrowells highly enough. Their team, led by Richard Wood, who was my solicitor, were informative, speedy and exceptionally capable. I didn’t ever have to chase for a response, and updates were frequent and clear.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury
‘The support provided by the Harrowells family team, headed up by the extraordinary Amy Foweather, has been absolutely exceptional. Always highly engaged, friendly, attentive to all details, responsive and with a good understanding of client's needs.'
‘Amy Foweather is an exceptional lawyer. She is highly organised, extremely efficient, knowledgeable and caring, offering well researched and pragmatic advice. Amy has been an absolute pleasure to work with.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Family Law
'When dealing with Harrowells as a customer, you very soon become aware of their exceptional professional skills. You are carefully guided through the various processes involved in your case. Whatever you ask is answered and fully explained in great, but understandable, detail.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Trust & Probate

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