Ram Doug

Partner

London

Ram Doug is a solicitor with more than 29 years’ experience in private client law, advising individuals, families and law firms on a wide range of personal, estate and property matters. He has particular experience in complex probate and trust matters, including estates involving multiple jurisdictions, and is known for providing practical, commercially focused advice tailored to his clients’ circumstances.

He works with clients who are planning how their affairs should be managed, administering an estate or navigating a difficult probate or trust matter. He also supports law firms with complex legal issues, including matters involving different jurisdictions and related tax considerations.

In addition to his private client practice, Ram advises on a broad range of residential and commercial property matters. His experience includes acting on property acquisitions and disposals, advising property investment companies, and dealing with specialist property arrangements such as shared ownership and commonhold properties. He provides practical, commercially focused advice to individuals, investors and businesses across a variety of property transactions.

Ram places emphasis on building strong client relationships and providing advice that reflects each client’s circumstances. His approach is focused on bringing clarity to complicated legal issues and identifying practical solutions that help clients manage estates, trusts and other legal protections with greater confidence.

Qualifications & Accreditations

Solicitor, qualified in 1997
LLB, Manchester Metropolitan University

Tell us a bit more about your career to date and your experience in law

I have worked as a solicitor for more than 29 years, focusing on private client law and property matters. My experience includes wills, probate, trust law, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work, as well as establishing and administering trusts. I have also dealt with problematic and complex probate matters, including estates involving foreign jurisdictions.

I previously worked at Lifetime Solicitors and hold an LLB from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Do you have a particular area of speciality?

My main areas of focus are wills, probate, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters. I have particular experience in setting up and administering trusts, resolving complex probate matters and advising where estates or legal issues involve more than one jurisdiction. I also assist law firms with difficult matters that require specialist legal, commercial or cross-jurisdictional input.

What drew you towards private client law?

I enjoy being a problem solver and assisting clients who need legal advice at a most stressful time in their lives when they have a lost a loved one. I think this is where as Solicitors we provide an important service; when clients need us more than ever.

Your clients and how you help?

I advise private clients and provides specialist support to law firms dealing with complex legal matters.

Individuals and families

I help individuals and families plan for the future and manage legal issues relating to wills, probate, trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters. My work includes helping clients put appropriate legal protections in place and navigate the administration of an estate

Clients dealing with trusts and complex estates

I advise on the establishment and administration of trusts and on complex probate matters, including cases involving foreign jurisdictions. My role is to help clients understand the legal issues involved and identify an appropriate way forward where an estate or trust presents additional complications.

Law firms

I assist law firms with problematic and complex legal matters, including specialist issues involving different jurisdictions and related tax considerations. I also provide support to junior members of staff facing specialised legal problems, taking a commercial approach to identifying practical solutions.

What do your clients like about you and the way you work?

I love providing a one to one service to clients. I am available during and outside of office hours including weekends. I like to be seen as a proactive Solicitors and with the ability to foresee problems before they crystallise.