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Hewitsons LLP’s team is ‘excellent, very professional’, and features Daniel Curtis, Elizabeth Davies and consultant David Bradley, founder chairman of Cambridge’s branch of STEP. The newly promoted Lucinda Brown is ‘clear and decisive’ on probate litigation; and rising star Emma Satterly is ‘very considerate’.

Mills & Reeve LLPkeeps clients well informed’. Paul Solon is ‘solution orientated, with deep experience in international trust planning’, and recently advised on a £100m trust fund in Bermuda. Chris Belcher’s clients include the Burleigh Estate.

A cut above most provincial firms, the ‘approachable and friendly’ team at Taylor Vinters advises many City professional partnerships. James Packer and Christopher Falvey stand out in a 13-strong team, which also includes Jocelyn Fox, who is nationally recognised for her Court of Protection work.

Birketts LLP, led by Caroline Stenner, has ‘the experience of a London firm but at a greatly reduced hourly rate’. Senior associate Imogen Brown is ‘excellent technically, and has conviction in her advice’.

Kester Cunningham Johnprovides high-quality advice and practical solutions’, through Lynn Wicks and the ‘helpful, sensitive’ Jennie Pratt.

Personal injury trusts specialist Ryan Hawthorn at Miller Sands is popular among high-net-worth clients.

The ‘bright, approachableCatherine Mowat at Tees Solicitors is ‘very knowledgeable, and always responds quickly’. ‘Client service is at the forefront’ for the practice, which advises over 450 trusts with assets of up to £30m.

Woodfines LLP provides ‘a highly personalised service: practical and effective’. Alun Butler is ‘a star in the region who goes the extra yard’, with particular experience in international estates work.

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