Diana Warner Consultant Solicitor

Diana began her career as a general practice solicitor, advising on residential property, wills, tax planning, probate and trusts. For the past 25 years, she has focused on supporting private clients with residential property transactions, wills and inheritance tax planning, and lasting powers of attorney. She also has experience handling property matters on behalf of executors, attorneys and trustees.

Diana qualified as a solicitor in 1979 with London firm Lee & Pembertons. She went on to join Rodgers Horsley & Burton in 1981, becoming a partner in 1983. After stepping down from partnership she continued with the firm and its successor practices until 2009, when she joined Guildford firm Julia Frimond as a Consultant and, following a merger, continued in the same role with Gordons Partnership before joining Setfords. 

Areas of expertise

Residential Property

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
• Property transactions for executors, trustees and attorneys
• Transfers of equity
• Remortgages

Wills and Estate Planning

• Wills
• Inheritance tax planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney

Approach to work and clients

Diana takes a personal and client-focused approach, always aiming to go the extra mile. She carefully manages her workload to ensure she can progress matters quickly and efficiently while maintaining a thorough approach to detail. She places great importance on building strong relationships with clients, keeping them informed, explaining matters clearly and responding promptly to calls and emails. She also values maintaining positive working relationships with estate agents, mortgage brokers, financial advisers and other professionals involved in the process. 

Diana takes pride in knowing that her clients are happy with the service she provides and greatly values the recommendations to others that she receives from them.