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Who We Are

We are Fraser and Fraser, a professional team of genealogists and international probate researchers, dedicated to tracing missing beneficiaries to unclaimed estates.

With over 90 years’ experience we assist the legal sector and local authorities with every element of estate administration. Each referral is treated on a case-by-case basis as we pride ourselves on our commitment and clarity. Our clients are diverse and so are their requests, which is why we offer a wide range of services.
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Meet the team
Neil Fraser, PCILEX

Neil Fraser joined Fraser and Fraser in 1998 and has been a partner since 2007. Neil is a qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice. In 2020, he was awarded “UK Paralegal of the Year” as well as “Paralegal of the Year (South)”

neil@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Neil Fraser, PCILEX
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Partner
Andrew Fraser

Andrew Fraser joined Fraser and Fraser in 2000 and has been a partner since 2007. Andrew is a Tier 4 Registered Paralegal, and holds a Professional Practising Certificate.

andrew@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Andrew Fraser
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Partner
Luigi Scotolati

Luigi Scotalati joined Fraser and Fraser in 1982, and is the Italian Case Manager based in our offices in Italy.

luigiscotolati@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Luigi Scotolati
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Italian Case Manager
Krzysztof Barski

Krzysztof Barski joined Fraser and Fraser in 2004, and is the Polish Case Manager based in our offices in Poland.

krzysztofbarski@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Krzysztof Barski
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International Case Manager
Georges Delarue

Georges Delarue joined Fraser and Fraser in 1992, and is the French Case Manager based in our offices in France.

georgesdelarue@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Georges Delarue
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French Case Manager
Gareth Langford, PCILEX

Gareth Langford joined Fraser and Fraser in 2005, and is a Public Sector Case Manager. Gareth is a qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.

garethlangford@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Gareth Langford, PCILEX
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Public Sector Case Manager
Ben Cornish, PCILEX

Ben Cornish joined Fraser and Fraser in 2011, and is a Public Sector Case Manager. Ben is a qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.

bencornish@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Ben Cornish, PCILEX
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Public Sector Case Manager
Shannon Freeman, PCILEX

Shannon Freeman joined Fraser and Fraser in 2012, and is a Public Sector Case Manager. Shannon is a qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.

shannonfreeman@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Shannon Freeman, PCILEX
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Public Sector Case Manager
Mike Pow, PCILEX

Mike Pow joined Fraser and Fraser in 2008, and is a Public Sector Case Manager. Mike is a qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.

mikepow@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Mike Pow, PCILEX
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Public Sector Case Manager
Emma Pryde, ACILEX

Emma Pryde joined Fraser and Fraser in 2012, and is a Public Sector Case Manager. Emma is a qualified CILEX member – Paralegal, and holds a Tier 3 Registered Paralegal, and holds a Professional Practising Certificate.

emmapryde@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Emma Pryde, ACILEX
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Public Sector Case Manager
Andy Loakes, PCILEX

Andy Loakes joined Fraser and Fraser in 2021, and is a Public Sector Case Manager. Andy is a qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.

andyloakes@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Andy Loakes, PCILEX
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Public Sector Case Manager
Michelle Gabbidon, ACILEX

Michelle Gabbidon joined Fraser and Fraser in 2019, and is a Public Sector Manager. Michelle is a Tier 3 Registered Paralegal, and holds a Professional Practising Certificate.

michellegabbidon@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Michelle Gabbidon, ACILEX
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Public Sector Case Manager
Staci Pipkin, PCILEX

Staci Pipkin joined Fraser and Fraser in 2017, and is a Private Client Case Manager. Staci is a qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.

stacipipkin@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Staci Pipkin, PCILEX
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Private Client Case Manager
Rachel Oliver, ACILEX

Rachel Oliver joined Fraser and Fraser in 2019, and is a Private Client Case Manager. Rachel is a qualified CILEX Member – Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.

racheloliver@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Rachel Oliver, ACILEX
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Private Client Case Manager
Giles Medd, PCILEX

Giles Medd joined Fraser and Fraser in 2022, and is a Private Client Case Manager. Giles is a qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.

gilesmedd@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Giles Medd, PCILEX
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Private Client Case Manager
Hayley Howitt

Hayley Howitt joined Fraser and Fraser in 2024, and is a Key Account Manager.

hayleyhowitt@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Hayley Howitt
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Key Account Manager
Simon Grosvenor, PCILEX

Simon Grosvenor joined Fraser and Fraser in 1983. Having begun his career as Junior Researcher at the firm, he is now our Head of International Department. Simon is a qualified CILEX Member – Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.

simongrosvenor@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Simon Grosvenor, PCILEX
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Head of International Department
Audrey Dupey, PCILEX

Audrey Dupey joined Fraser and Fraser in 2019, and is an International Case Manager. Audrey is a qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.

audreydupey@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Audrey Dupey, PCILEX
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International Case Manager
Karen Johannesson, PCILEX

Karen Johannesson joined Fraser and Fraser in 2012, and is the Scottish Case Manager based in our offices in Scotland. Karen is a qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.
karenjohannesson@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Karen Johannesson, PCILEX
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Scottish Case Manager
Brian Shew, PCILEX

Brian Shew joined Fraser and Fraser in 2018, and is Head of Asset Recovery and the Private Client Department. Brian is a qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.
brianshew@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Brian Shew, PCILEX
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Head of Asset Recovery
Michael Pettifor, PCILEX

Michael Pettifor joined Fraser and Fraser in 2017, and is the Asset Recovery Case Manager at the firm. Michael is a qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.
michaelpettifor@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Michael Pettifor, PCILEX
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Asset Recovery Case Manager
Billie Richardson

Billie Richardson joined Fraser and Fraser in 2017, and is an Asset Recovery Administrator. Billie is a Tier 3 Registered Paralegal, and holds a Professional Practising Certificate.

billierichardson@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Billie Richardson
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Asset Recovery Manager
Sally Morgan

Sally Morgan joined Fraser and Fraser in 2011, and is the Asset Tracing Manager.

sallymorgan@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Sally Morgan
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Asset Tracing Manager
Isha Adams

Isha Adams joined Fraser and Fraser in 2007, and is the Research Manager.

ishaadams@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Isha Adams
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Research Manager
Dan Willsher

Dan Willsher joined Fraser and Fraser in 2011, and is a Research Case Manager. Dan is a Tier 3 Registered Paralegal, and holds a Professional Practising Certificate.

danielwillsher@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Dan Willsher
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Research Case Manager
Alan Riches

Alan Riches joined Fraser and Fraser in 1983 until 1987, before rejoining in 1990. Having begun his career as Junior Researcher at the firm, he is now Senior Researcher.

alanriches@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Alan Riches
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Senior Researcher
Joe Dandy

Joe Dandy joined Fraser and Fraser in 2021, and is a Travelling Senior Researcher for the firm.

joedandy@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Joe Dandy
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Travelling Senior Researcher
Ewart Lindsay

Ewart Lindsay joined Fraser and Fraser in 1996, and is a Travelling Senior Researcher for the firm.

ewartlindsay@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Ewart Lindsay
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Travelling Senior Researcher
Chris McLean

Chris Mclean joined Fraser and Fraser in 2015, and is a Travelling Senior Researcher for the firm.

chrismclean@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Chris McLean
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Travelling Senior Researcher
Mark Parsons

Mark Parsons joined Fraser and Fraser in 2013, and is a Travelling Senior Researcher for the firm.

markparsons@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Mark Parsons
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Travelling Senior Researcher
Mark Povey

Mark Povey joined Fraser and Fraser in 2015, and is a Travelling Senior Researcher for the firm.

markpovey@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Mark Povey
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Travelling Senior Researcher
Mike Wennen

Mike Wennen joined Fraser and Fraser in 2013, and is a Travelling Senior Researcher for the firm.

mikewennen@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Mike Wennen
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Travelling Senior Researcher
Frances Hannan

Frances Hannan joined Fraser and Fraser in 2024, and is a Travelling Senior Researcher for the firm.

franceshannan@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Frances Hannan
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Travelling Senior Researcher
Mark Cockerham

Mark Cockerham joined Fraser and Fraser in 2024, and is a Travelling Senior Researcher for the firm.

markcockerham@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Mark Cockerham
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Travelling Senior Researcher
Simon Cheetham

Simon Cheetham joined Fraser and Fraser in 2024, and is a Travelling Senior Researcher for the firm.

simoncheetham@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Simon Cheetham
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Travelling Senior Researcher
Lee Cooklynn

Lee Cooklynn joined Fraser and Fraser in 2024, and is a Travelling Senior Researcher for the firm.

leecooklynn@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Lee Cooklynn
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Travelling Senior Researcher
Chris Roots

Chris Roots joined Fraser and Fraser in 2018, and is the Finance Manager.

chrisroots@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Chris Roots
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Finance Manager
Ceyda Baser

Ceyda Baser joined Fraser and Fraser in 2021, and is the Marketing Manager.

ceydabaser@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Ceyda Baser
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Marketing Manager
Nick Beetham

Nick Beetham joined Fraser and Fraser in 2018, and is a Business Development Manager for the Public Sector.

nickbeetham@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Nick Beetham
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Business Development Manager
Nick Howitt

Nick Howitt joined Fraser and Fraser in 2018, and is a Business Development Manager for the Private Client Department.

nickhowitt@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Nick Howitt
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Business Development Manager
Stuart Haydock

Stuart Haydock joined Fraser and Fraser in 2023, and is a Business Development Manager for the Private Client and Public Sector.

stuarthaydock@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Stuart Haydock
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Business Development Manager
John Martin

John Martin joined Fraser and Fraser in 2019, and is a Business Development Manager covering Scotland and the North of England.

johnmartin@fraserandfraser.co.uk

John Martin
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Business Development Manager
Matthew Tobin, ACILEX

Matthew Tobin joined Fraser and Fraser in 2018, and is an Assistant Case Manager. Matthew is a qualified CILEX Member – Paralegal, and holds a Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.

matthewtobin@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Matthew Tobin, ACILEX
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Assistant Case Manager
Leeanne Prosper

Leeanne Prosper joined Fraser and Fraser in 2022, and is a Public Sector Case Assistant. Leeanne is a Tier 3 Registered Paralegal and holds a Professional Practising
Certificate.

leeanneprosper@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Leeanne Prosper
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Public Sector Case Assistant
Josh Crawford

Josh Crawford joined Fraser and Fraser in 2014, and is a Public Sector Case Assistant. Having begun his career at Fraser and Fraser as a Researcher, Josh is now a Case Assistant. Josh is a Tier 3 Registered Paralegal and holds a Professional Practising
Certificate.

joshcrawford@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Josh Crawford
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Public Sector Case Assistant
Imani Dennis

Imani Dennis joined Fraser and Fraser in 2021, and is a Public Sector Case Assistant. Having begun her career at Fraser and Fraser as a Researcher, Imani is now a Case Assistant.

imanidennis@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Imani Dennis
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Public Sector Case Assistant
Jane Ringrose

Jane Ringrose joined Fraser and Fraser in 2022, and is an Estate Administration Assistant

janeringrose@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Jane Ringrose
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Estate Administration Assistant
Harima Khan

Harima Khan joined Fraser and Fraser in 2022, and is an Asset Recovery Assistant.

harimakhan@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Harima Khan
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Asset Recovery Assistant
Barbara Sawicka

Barbara Sawicka joined Fraser and Fraser in 2023, and is an Asset Recovery Assistant.

barbarasawicka@fraserandfraser.co.uk

Barbara Sawicka
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Asset Recovery Assistant

And Also….

Marc McCardie – Key Account Manager
Andrew Keetch – Assistant Case Manager
Ann-Marie Walker – Accounts Manager
Madison Dobell – Accounts Assistant

Eli-Raluca Predoaica – Accounts Assistant

Emily Muanza Domingos – Marketing Assistant

David Slee – Consultant

Derek Kirwan – Researcher

Militsa Milinova – Researcher

Katharine Peacock – Researcher

Pembe Sari – Researcher

Claire Yuen – Researcher

Rebecca Slaney – Researcher

Alison Everest – Junior Researcher

Jake Upton – Junior Researcher

Chynique Carter – Junior Researcher

Jess Bankes – PA to Partner

Claire Cable – Property Services Manager

Melodie Simpson – Estate Administration Assistant

Eliza Forde – Overseas Secretary

Annie-Marie DeSouza – International Secretary

Alice Locatelli – International Case Assistant

Jenny Adams – Secretary

Sue Cooper – Secretary

Floritta Blake – Secretary

Deborah Shinett – Secretary

Gail Wright – Secretary

Vanessa Green – Secretary

Daisy Mack – Office Assistant

Bella Lynch-Dunn – Receptionist

Olivia Pugh – Office Junior

 

Careers

At Fraser and Fraser Probate Researchers, we have a long history of excellence in genealogical research, heir tracing, and probate-related services. We are now looking to expand our team with dedicated individuals who share our commitment to accuracy, integrity and professionalism.

 

Interested in working for Fraser and Fraser? Please submit your CV to info@fraserandfraser.co.uk. If you have not heard back from us in two weeks, please assume you have been unsuccessful this time.

 

The roles we are currently recruiting for are:

 

 

Travelling Senior Researcher – Cambridgeshire

You will be working alongside our Case Managers, travelling to pick up required documents and meeting potential beneficiaries face-to-face. Employment is offered on an ad-hoc arrangement.

The successful candidates will have experience in the police force (or other similar public sector work), and are likely to be looking for additional work post retirement.

The use of a car insured for business use is a prerequisite. All other equipment and training is provided.

Please note: This job vacancy will remain on the website until the position is filled.

Travelling Senior Researcher – Cambridgeshire

All staff members receive the London Living Wage for the duration of their employment contracts. We are proud to have been awarded the Living Wage Employer mark.

 

Unlike other genealogists we are strong believers that all our employees are awarded for the work they do. Therefore, we do not offer internships, or apprenticeships as this goes against our beliefs in guaranteed receipt of at least the London Living Wage. We do not offer commission, sign-up bonuses or other variable pay (money determined by sales activities), as we believe that all departments within the business, are fundamental for its success.

 

We currently do not have any in-office researcher job vacancies. When we are hiring, we usually go through a recruitment agency, or will post career opportunities here.

 

Please do not send us your CV or contact us to register your interest as we are unable to store this information. We are also unable to offer advice, requirements or guidance on how to get into the industry or respond to applications not directly linked to a job advert.

 

Fraser and Fraser would love to hear from you if you have experience working for a professional probate research firm. We are happy to match or better any package you are currently on.

 

Accreditations

All of our UK and US Case Managers and Partner, Neil Fraser are qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegals and are registered under the CILEX Professional Paralegal Register (CILEX PPR). All members have a practising certificate and follow best practise methods, including the PPR Code of Conduct.

 

CILEX now serves as the primary professional body for both paralegals and other legal professionals.

CILEX Chartered Paralegals

All our Case Managers and Partner Neil Fraser are qualified CILEX Chartered Paralegals. This means our clients can be confident that our team meets the high standards of their recognised membership body and the rigorous criteria set by the CILEX Professional Paralegal Register (CILEX PPR).

CILEX Chartered Paralegals
ISO 9001 and ISO 27001

We are independently audited twice a year for continuing compliance with international standards of Quality Management and Information Security Management certification.

ISO 9001 guarantees our commitment to quality, meeting customer requirements and continual improvements

ISO 9001
ISO 27001

ISO 27001 ensures clients will be satisfied with the knowledge that we operate a Management System that ensures their information is kept secure

ISO 27001
ISO 14001

ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and can be certified to. We are audited annually and currently hold a Grade 1 certification in ISO 14001.

ISO 14001
ISO 45001

ISO 45001 specified requirements for and Occupational Health and Safety management system; demonstrating compliance with health and safety law. We are proud to be Grade 1 certified in ISO 45001.

ISO 45001
FCA

Financial Conduct Authority Our insurance mediation is monitored and regulated by the FCA. Ensuring our work is carried out in accordance with current legal requirements. Our Registered number 472919

FCA
APG

Association of Professional Genealogists Neil Fraser is a member of the association of Professional Genealogists. Every member of the APG signs a code of professional ethics and is the only globalised association for people working in probate research. We are the longest serving overseas members.

APG
ICCM

Institute of Cemetery and Crematoria Management Fraser and Fraser is an Associate Corporate Member.

ICCM
APSE

Association for Public Service Excellence Fraser and Fraser is an APSE Approved Member

APSE
CILEX Professional Paralegal Register

All our Case Managers are registered under the CILEX Professional Paralegal Register. Our clients can be assured that our Case Managers meet the required standards of both their recognised membership body and the robust criteria set by the PPR.

PPR
ABI

Association of British Investigators Neil Fraser is an Approved Investigator in the association. The ABI is home to professionals in the private sector in investigation, here in the UK.

ABI
School Sites Act

After taking a case to the House of Lords over who was entitled to an estate, Fraser and Fraser won the case. Five Law Lords ruled unanimously that the successors of the donors of land for a school site were entitled to the proceeds when the school closed.

School Sites Act
RICS

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Andrew Fraser, our in-house building surveyor, is a long standing member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Expertise for assisting with property issues and ensures our work continues until an estate is distributed.

RICS
CPD Member

Our webinars are now recognised as CPD accredited. Legal professionals will be able to earn CPD points by watching our past and upcoming webinars. As a CPD Memeber our content follows the obligations and policices of professional bodies and academic institutes.

CPD Member
Living Wage Employer

Fraser and Fraser are proud to be accredited Living Wage Employers. Committed to paying a wage based on the cost of living, we are dedicated to prioritising fair compensation for to all our employees with the real London Living Wage.

Living Wage Employer
Awards
Awards

We celebrated our 50th anniversary as a partnership in 2019, and in the same year won the awards for Paralegal Business of the Year at the UK’s National Paralegal Awards.

In 2020, we were very pleased to in be winners of the Paralegal Firm of the Year at the National Paralegal Awards. Neil Fraser went on to win Paralegal of Year (UK). In 2021, the firm went on to win Probate Research Firm of the Year at the British Wills and Probate Awards.

We take great care in all that we do, and are dedicated to providing a transparent and worthwhile service, priding ourselves in being approachable and responsive. Our aim is to continue to provide a service of a high standard to all our clients.

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