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Geldards LLP’s Sian Williams and trusts and estates specialist Helen Downes are appointed to the Camelot Advisory Panel for lottery winners. The team recently acted on a number of complex, high-value estates involving overseas and business assets.

Hugh James’ ‘efficient, highly skilled team offers an extremely competent service’. Clients include high-value, high-profile and vulnerable members of society. Managing partner Alun Jones advises high street banks; and Lynn Wheeldon and senior associate Sarah Cash handle high-value, complex trusts and estates. ‘Experts in their field’ on the contentious side, Wiljo Salen and senior associate Matthew Evans act for various trust corporations and charities.

Hutchinson Thomas has ‘very sound business acumen, gives thorough advice and employs a sensitivity which is very much appreciated’. Practice head Jennifer Melly has ‘a fine technical knowledge of and a sound instinctive grasp of issues’, and advises a number of London-based high-net-worth clients. The highly regarded Rhian Williams became a STEP member in 2010, and ‘has a very gentle and human nature that makes it easy to relate to her’. ‘Extremely knowledgeable’ ACTAPS member Simon Thomas recently acted in a ‘leave to swear death’ case.

Gabb and Co’s specialist team, led by consultant Mike Stock, undertakes a wealth of private client matters, including contentious probate, and has experience representing high-profile clients.

JCP Solicitors is led by Court of Protection specialist Amanda Rees. Tax and trusts specialist Allison Kent advises business and agricultural clients, while Neil Jacobi handles contentious work. The practice hired associate Chris Shaw from Neath-based Probert & Gray Solicitors, who handles estate administration matters.

Morgan Cole acts for public and private sector clients. The practice is now led by Claire Johnson, who joined from Leo Abse & Cohen, with former head Richard Hale now a consultant. Jean Abell supports on wills, probate and inheritance tax matters.

Allington Hughes Solicitors’ senior partner David Parry leads on private client matters. Steve Davies heads the estates administration team.

Berry Smith’s practice head Chris Beames focuses on estate planning and trusts for commercial property clients.

Dolmans Solicitors focuses on wills and inheritance tax planning matters.

Douglas-Jones Mercer’s team is led by Jonathan Powell, with areas of focus including powers of attorney, Court of Protection matters, and Islamic wills.

Francis & Co focuses on elderly client issues.

Gamlins advises on powers of attorney, inheritance tax planning, wills and probate.

Harding Evans LLP’s Paul Lindsey is ‘a very capable lawyer, with an in-depth knowledge of the Trustee Acts and the legal system in probate’. The team has experience advising business and agricultural clients. Former practice head Bethan Owen left to set up her own practice.

Hopkins Law particularly focuses on elderly client issues.

Claire Davis leads Howells Solicitors’ practice, with Alison Huggins specialising in advising elderly clients.

Leo Abse & Cohen’s team is led by Lisa Davies, who came from Rubin Lewis O’Brien LLP and replaced Claire Johnson, who left for Morgan Cole.

Niche practice Margraves offers a depth of expertise, drawing clients from within and outside the region.

Passmores Solicitors offers expertise in elderly client issues.

Red Kite Law provides ‘first-class service, and industry knowledge that is second to none’; Tim Haggar ‘always goes the extra mile and has good all-round knowledge’, and the highly regarded Steve Meredith advises high-net-worth clients.

Smith Llewelyn Partnership’s practice is led by Peter Smith, and handles wills, probate and trusts.

The well-regarded team at Ungoed-Thomas & King is led by The Hon Adam Bruce and Welsh speaker Carys Owen. Clients include large local business owners and farming clients.

Walker Smith Way is well regarded for its knowledgeable team and personable client service. Lisa Jones advised on Court of Protection applications.

At Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice, Dianne Evans’ client base includes vulnerable people and high-net-worth individuals, with a focus on elderly care. The practice assists with trusts for minor and disabled beneficiaries as well as probate matters.

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