Leila is a Partner in our Private Client team.
Leila specialises in:
- helping individuals and families to structure their personal affairs - including Will drafting, estate planning and Powers of Attorney
- navigating complex estate administrations, including those involving Independent Administrators, background contentious probate challenges, business assets, foreign assets etc.
- advising beneficiaries seeking strategic advice around 'policing' an estate that is not being properly administered by the personal representatives, including where beneficiaries are struggling to realise an entitlement due to them under the Will or Intestacy
In addition, Leila spearheaded and now leads our specialist Legacy Protection team, working collaboratively and uniquely alongside colleagues in our Contentious Probate team and Charities team to assist Charity and Higher Education clients with a full spectrum of Legacy Protection services.
Leila is highly rated by clients and intermediaries alike for her creative thinking, pragmatic approach and excellent client care skills.
Leila delivers clear, practical and personalised advice, in the context of a wider understanding of your overall aims and objectives.
She is based in our Bristol office but can support you nationally.
Leila has an excellent ability to explain complex processes and legalities to lay individuals without losing any details.
What others say
Leila has been ranked as 'Up and Coming' in the Chambers and Partners 2025 legal directory, who described her as 'exactly the sort of lawyer you want on your side in any situation'.
"Leila has been hugely helpful at all times." - Chambers and Partners 2025
"I have thoroughly enjoyed working with VWV and in particular Leila Goodarzi. I have found her to be attentive, diligent and thorough in her approach to providing the best client service."
"The legal advice throughout was excellent. I felt that Leila cared about me and [was] always working in my best interest"
"Leila was professional, friendly and clearly knew her stuff. Excellent to deal with."
What You Might Like to Know
Leila is a member of the Probate Section of the Law Society. She is also a keen traveler and, before joining us she spent time on five of the seven continents; either studying, working or travelling.
VWV was successfully chosen as the winner of Corporate Intl Magazine's legal award 'Private Client law firm of the year in England 2016'. The awards recognise those who have shown excellence not only in expertise but in service and is based on independent research, focusing on how the business operates and the expertise the firm can offer.
VWV's Private Client team was announced as winners of the 'Trusted Private Client Law Firm' Global Award for 2016. This award showcases the achievements of the most successful and ground-breaking individuals and those who have had outstanding performances within the last year.
