Clive Pointon > Aaron & Partners LLP > Chester, England > Lawyer Profile

Aaron & Partners LLP‘s offering in Cheshire makes the team uniquely placed to advise agricultural and rural clients on estate planning, succession and tax issues, as well as possessing a broader practice that encompasses the North-West and caters for high-net worth businesspeople and families. The department also has notable expertise administering foreign assets, handling Court of Protection cases, and establishing charitable foundations. The ‘absolutely professional‘ team head Clive Pointon presides over these types of matters, in addition to advising on inheritance tax exposure and mitigation. James Wallace is an expert regarding the transfer of assets and navigating capital gains tax implications, while Rowena Ridgway‘s caseload includes estate and will planning as well as Court of Protection and deputyship matters. Paul Caslin provides ‘clear and concise advice’ to Trustees concerned with estate and trusts issues, and also acts as trusted counsel to mentally and physically handicapped individuals.

Shrewsbury-based Lynda Richards  and Chester-based Clive Pointon  co-head the department at Aaron & Partners LLP. Richards, who is a full member of STEP, advises individuals and trustees on all aspects of their tax, trust, estate and succession planning. She has particular expertise in advising business owners, landowners and high-net-worth individuals on a wide range of matters and also advises on the creation and administration of charities.