Nasreen Akhter

Nasreen is an accredited civil and commercial mediator registered with CMC.

Commercial mediator


Nasreen Akhter is the founding director of Ash Hill Solicitors and an experienced probate solicitor with over 10 years in private client law. She specialises in wills, estate administration, powers of attorney, and inheritance planning. Known for her calm, compassionate approach, she guides clients through sensitive matters with clarity and care.


Nasreen is also a civil and commercial mediator, committed to resolving disputes efficiently and constructively. She is fully accredited and listed on the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) register.


Outside of work, she’s a dedicated mum and chairs Happy Orphans Worldwide, a charity supporting vulnerable children across the globe.

Having qualified as a solicitor in 2014, she routinely deals with complex contested probate matters including with an international element. As a solicitor, Nasreen specialises in all areas of Private Client and Family Matters.


Nasreen is an accredited civil and commercial mediator registered with CMC. She adopts a focused and simple approach in mediation, drawing on her considerable experience in Wills, Probate and Family matters as a solicitor.


Her approach to mediation is to identify the key issues swiftly whilst being present to the concerns of the parties with view to highlighting the common grounds. Nasreen has the ability to listen attentively. She understands the areas of conflict instantly and courteously brings them to the attention of the parties. As a mediator she facilitates the parties in arriving at a solution to their problems without the need to resort to Court.


Nasreen has recently completed a Leadership training programme which has further enhanced her communication skills and the ability to lead a mediation authoritatively whilst maintaining a humane connection with all the parties. 


Nasreen previously worked in Dubai, predominantly dealing with estate planning for high net worth clients.



Nasreen is proficient in communicating in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi.


Articles Written By Nasreen Akhter

By Ash Hill Solicitors July 17, 2025
Wondering how much probate costs? Discover average UK fees, what influences them, and tips to manage or reduce expenses during estate administration.
By Ash Hill Solicitors July 1, 2025
Find out who can witness a will, the legal requirements, and common mistakes to avoid when signing. Make sure your will is valid and legally binding in the UK.
By Ash Hill Solicitors July 1, 2025
Learn what inheritance tax is, how it works, current thresholds, and smart ways to reduce the tax burden, especially when the second parent passes away.
Wondering if probate is needed? Learn how much an estate must be worth to go to probate in the UK an
By Ash Hill Solicitors June 17, 2025
Wondering if probate is needed? Learn how much an estate must be worth to go to probate in the UK and understand the thresholds, rules, and key exceptions.
By Ash Hill Solicitors June 17, 2025
Unsure if you need probate when there’s a will? Discover the circumstances where probate is required, even with a will, and understand the process in the UK.
By Ash Hill Solicitors June 17, 2025
Discover how intestacy rules work in the UK. Learn who inherits when there’s no will and what the rules of intestacy mean for spouses, children, and others.
By Ash Hill Solicitors June 17, 2025
Learn what an executor of a will does, their legal powers, and how to choose the right person. Understand duties, signing requirements, and key responsibilities.
By Ash Hill Solicitors May 14, 2025
Thinking about writing a will? Learn what to include, legal tips, and important things to consider to make sure your wishes are clearly carried out.
By Ash Hill Solicitors May 14, 2025
Wondering how long probate takes? Learn the average timeline, factors that affect the process, and how long you may need to wait for the probate to complete.
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