The Legal 500 > United Kingdom - Solicitors > London > Personal tax, trusts and probate

‘Damian Bloom  is a solid performer’.

‘Damian Bloom – extremely approachable and superb with clients, extremely responsive and provides clear advice and implementation is also a big strength. An exceptional lawyer‘.

‘Simon Phelps does a lot with ultra-wealthy families and Paul Whitehead is very practical‘.

‘Paul Whitehead is simply fantastic. Detailed, no nonsense advice on complex tax issues and always ready to give an objective opinion. Always available and a pleasure to work with‘.

‘Paul Whitehead considers every relevant aspect and guides his clients through a maze of UK tax rules and beyond. He communicates effectively and his advice is comprehensive and well thought through. Also his memory is exceptional’.

‘The team consistently delivers an excellent service’.

‘The team can cover pre-UK immigration planning, on-going UK tax planning and tax dispute resolution, pre-/post-nup, divorce, succession, to administration of estate seamlessly‘.

‘Outstanding private client team. The pragmatic approach of the team greatly assists offshore trustees to remain compliant in an extremely complex environment. It also has the rare ability to provide a one stop shop for US and UK cases‘.

‘The team is an extraordinary collection of lawyers who have real depth of expertise in this area’.

‘Cross-disciplinary team work, superb technical knowledge and sound advice by experienced partners whose experience and network spans most jurisdictions‘.

‘Andrew Cameron is the consummate private client lawyer, very client focused and great on detail’.

‘Forsters has one of the best private client teams in London. It has the depth of experience that other firms lack‘.

‘Forsters has emerged as one of the brightest stars in the private client firmament partly through organic growth and partly through careful absorption of teams from other firms. Its focus is entirely on its clients and the quality of advice cannot be faulted‘.

‘There is a genuine sense that the firm cares about its clients and values them and their well being. Patrick Harney – very knowledgeable across a range of subjects. He gives clear advice and recommendations and does not complicate things’.

‘Forsters has one of the best private client teams in London. It has the breadth and depth that a private client would need‘.

‘Patrick Harney who is just great on the cross-over between UK and US issues. Daniel Ugur is doing some good work in the Asia market and Nick Jacob is very good too‘.

‘Anthony Thompson is impressive for his precise legal knowledge and his capacity to supervise matters extremely efficiently‘.

‘Catharine Bell is an absolutely talented and strategic lawyer very at ease in complex cross-borders estate matters. She is an excellent listener, a great team leader and a  very nice and pleasant person‘.

‘Kelly Noel-Smith is very good at getting to the nub of the issue. Her advice on complicated issues is delivered in an easy to understand and timely manner‘.

‘Kelly Noel-smith – very approachable and provides excellent, timely service. She is involved in high value complex structures and is very effective in the advice she provides’.

‘Carole Cook and Xavier Nicholas are dedicated professionals and both are responsive to the needs of their clients‘.

‘A top-notch team that is extremely knowledgeable and precise led by the excellent Piers Barclay‘.

‘It is an incredibly experienced and proactive team that provides an exceptional service‘.

‘Superb across the piste. Top of the league. Terrific to work with. Responsive and excellent quality advice. Numerous partners who are top of their game and a good crop of supporting associates. Really great people to do business with. Piers Barclay. Edward Reed. Nicholas Harries. Jennifer Smithson’.

‘Has exceptional technical knowledge and commercial acumen. Its stand out characteristic is the depth of expertise each of the partners holds as well as the depth of talent amongst the broader department‘.

‘Robin Vos is a leading light on technically challenging tax issues‘.

‘Promptness, efficiency, and around-the-clock availability of resources. Charles Gothard boasts unrivalled expertise in handling the most complex client situations with utmost diligence‘.

‘Charles Gothard is excellent‘.

‘Nicholas Harries is knowledgeable, experienced and proactive‘.

‘Mark Hunter and Richard Giangrande are brilliant‘.

‘The team continues to go from strength to strength. The team is recognised and admired for both its domestic expertise and its highly respected international private client practice.‘

‘The lawyers are top-notch in dealing with complex high-profile families’ structuring and reputational matters and their clients rely on their deep knowledge and technical expertise in multi-jurisdictional matters.’

‘This is a first-rate team, with significant strengths in research and a doggedness that is exceptional.‘

‘The team has an excellent reputation in the private client market. The team is known for providing high-quality, practical and timely advice.‘

‘Andrew Goldstone has deep client relationships, and his clients look to him to handle every aspect of their affairs. Andrew is also incredibly commercial in his approach, and balances his technical knowledge with the practical side.‘

‘The individual team members are very personable, which makes for a positive client experience with Andrew Goldstone, Kassim Meghjee and Charlie Sosna in particular‘.

‘Kassim Meghjee is a tax lawyer who advises in the corporate and private client spheres. He is highly regarded by his UHNW domestic and international client base.’

‘Martin Davies is peerless with regard to advising Middle Eastern Royal families and he is also the ‘go-to’ lawyer in London for the merchant trading families of Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region. His understanding of the region’s nuances is second-to-none.‘

‘Filippo Noseda is an outstanding lawyer. He is understanding of his clients’ needs and will go to extraordinary lengths to support their case. He never takes ‘no’ for an answer and leaves no stone unturned.‘

‘Charlie Sosna is exceptionally able, and is one of a rare breed of private client partners who is equally able to deal with contentious and non-contentious matters to a very high standard. He is personally charming and engaging.‘

‘The team has a global coverage. Mark Buzzoni produces work of the highest quality and Nick Warr is great. He is well respected and well liked‘.

‘Nick Warr is a standout private client lawyer. He has superb technical skills and a drive and energy unlike anyone else in the market. He is a real star’.

‘Andrew Hine is a hugely impressive private client lawyer with exceptional technical and client handling skills‘.

‘Technically it is in the top echelon of lawyers to work with. Widely regarded as the best lawyers in the industry. Nick Warr – very competent and professional adviser. Clients respect him immensely. Ben Lister is a real star of the future‘.

‘It has very able practitioners throughout the team. Nick Warr has an amazing work ethic and determination to deliver high quality to service to all his clients. He thinks laterally and is unceasing in his drive to find the best solution for clients‘.

‘The team operates as a unit very well with work delivered in a timely fashion and with a strong sense of client care‘.

‘The team is a very knowledgeable and dynamic team that is able to grasp the big picture without losing sight of the finer details. Mark Buzzoni – excellent rapport with clients; extremely knowledgeable and efficient‘.

‘Antoaneta Proctor is a very responsive and conscientious lawyer. An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills; clients appreciate her attention to detail and ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and easy to understand manner‘.

‘Taylor Wessing can boast an exceptionally strong private client team – the lawyers are all approachable, smart and easy to work with‘.

‘Mark Buzzoni – wise, strategic and with excellent nuanced judgement. Kirstie MacGuigan – capable  and personable‘.

‘Withers has a team of top legal experts. The lawyers explain new or proposed developments in UK and international law in layman’s terms‘.

‘Withers LLP is the market leader in personal taxation in London and worldwide‘.

‘The team has an excellent level of technical knowledge and is able to use its international colleagues to provide joined up multi-jurisdictional advice‘.

‘Undoubted ‘go-to’ firm in the private client international space, with strength in depth, particularly on UK and US matters, but with a critical presence in Asia. Philip Munro always delivers. Stephen Nerland and Jay Krause are excellent in dealing with the complexities of any US involvement’.

‘Philip Munro has a broad range of experience and gives practical advice‘.

‘Richard Cassell is a very bright lawyer‘.

‘Ceri Vokes is just the best! Her knowledge of tax law is encyclopaedic and cutting edge. She was aware of every nuance and issue in my file, and she was great at communicating these to me clearly and concisely. As a result, I got the exact services that I needed‘.

‘Ceri Vokes satisfies the most demanding clients. She is also very committed and reliable‘.

‘Claire Harris is excellent at building a rapport with clients and giving clear advice‘.

‘Claire Harris is always easy to speak with and goes the extra mile to think of a solution for the task at hand‘.

‘The team is extremely strong and very proactive. Its breadth of knowledge particularly in respect of the interaction of legal and tax issues and also the important cross-border aspects is second-to-none‘.

‘The team is always available to meet our deadlines and solves our issues and provides clear advice‘.

‘This practice is unique because the team responds very fast, right to the point, and provides clear and helpful advice‘.

‘Ashley Crossley is an experienced practitioner and heads an extremely capable team with every member contributing to the incredibly professional service‘.

‘Phyllis Townsend is a very knowledgeable lawyer and an impressive member of this team‘.

‘David Whittaker provides clear and timely advice. He is very approachable and proactive‘.

‘David Whittaker has a very strong grasp of the issues in complex trust, tax and cross-border matters and his attention to detail, approachability and commitment to resolving issues make him a very impressive practitioner‘.

‘Strong team that is well able to deal with very complex trust and beneficiary tax issues. Stand-out partner – Ashley Crossley. Stand-out associate – David Whittaker‘.

‘The team always looks for solutions to our problems’.

‘Has in-depth knowledge that is second to none. The lawyers have a way of getting to the issue quickly, explaining it in straightforward terms and giving clear advice as to how to proceed. An excellent firm’.

‘The team has a lot of experience and provides a thorough and reasoned style of advice. Helen Ratcliffe is very professional, hardworking and gives practical and technically excellent advice‘.

‘Helen Ratcliffe is an excellent team player – technically adept, professional yet warm with clients and team members, never competitive but rather focused on getting the best results for the client as efficiently and thoughtfully as possible‘.

‘Very technically strong friendly team‘.

‘Cool heads all around‘.

‘The team at BDB is good to work with and has a refreshing habit of putting its clients’ interest first while guiding them carefully through the technical and practical difficulties of personal tax, trusts and probates.‘

‘Judith Millar is a really good person to work with. She is empathetic to the scenario and will take time to give her advice which is always relevant and spot on to the situation.‘

‘Judith Millar is very good at handling the more aggressive and bullying practitioners that aggregate fractious family situations.‘

‘Lara Mardell is very easy to work with and brings good offshore experience to the team‘.

‘The team really understands our business and our values. It is a very personal experience, the team is approachable and responsive.’

‘Andrea Zavos is a skilled negotiator and fights her clients’ corner.‘

‘Simon Rylatt is outstanding. He is very responsive, an excellent technician yet always focused on obtaining efficient and practical advice for clients.’

‘Sue Laing is very efficient and sensible.’

‘Hayden Bailey and Salpy Kouyoumjian are excellent practitioners.’

‘Hayden Bailey  provides a very personal service and is easy to work with.’

‘Hayden Bailey is exceptionally good at thinking outside the box and very user friendly for clients.’

‘Sara Maccallum has the great ability to apply her very detailed tax knowledge in a way which produces practical and commercial solutions. Sara can then explain highly technical issues in a very clear and readily understandable manner.’

‘Kyra Motley is easy to talk with.’

‘Kyra Motley is extremely efficient and stays very close to ongoing matters whether she is handling them directly or through her team. She provides precise advice and handles meetings and calls efficiently.’

‘Hunters is a very focused firm, with substantial expertise in personal tax, trusts and probate. Great attention to detail, very efficient, responsive and professional, but always approachable.‘

‘Hunters provides an excellent service tailored to meet its clients’ needs. Alexandra Sarkis knows her clients really well and understands complex trust issues and family dynamics.‘

‘The team is  personable, experienced and thoughtful. Whilst Charlotte Simm is obviously very technically able, she is thoughtful and approachable and is very focused on detail.‘

‘A really experienced and knowledgeable team  that understands its clients and what they want. Alexandra Sarkis – absolutely first-rate.’

‘Lucinda Tite is highly knowledgeable and extensively thorough in these matters. She balances the compassion and emotional intelligence needed for private client work with the necessary technical expertise.‘

‘Jonathan Godwin-Austen is an experienced professional who has built up a good relationship with clients and other professionals. He is highly regarded.‘

‘Robert Wright is thorough and efficient.‘

‘Charlotte Simm is always meticulous, and wants to ensure that clients have a full understanding of what she will do for them.‘

‘Alex Ruffel can distil complex matters well.‘

‘Helen Clarke provides a very good service to clients.‘

‘Helen Clarke is  a very methodical and logical lady who ensures prompt delivery of papers and explains them in simple terms for the layman.‘

‘George Merrylees works particularly well on international matters.‘

‘The firm overall is large internationally, and one would think that this would lead to a depersonalisation of service. However, our experience is that team members are very engaged with their clients and provide an excellent, commercially minded service.‘

‘McDermott Will & Emery has been invaluable in providing high-quality legal advice in the private client/HNW space, specifically in regard to trust structuring and tax issues faced by my clients.’

‘Very strong on offshore tax matters, including the taxation of non-residents and non-domiciliaries.’

‘Astrid Owen and Simon Gibb are ferociously clever, dynamic, interesting – they make an extraordinary team. Their work ethic is extraordinary, matched only by their knowledge and creative solutions. Dream private client team with depth of US knowledge also.‘

‘Simon Goldring is very responsive to demands and has an ability to juggle multiple tax returns and issues for a large family.‘

‘Simon Goldring has an encyclopaedic knowledge and ability to translate this into an easy to understand format to pass on to our clients. I have full confidence that if I have a query, no matter how big or small, Simon will ensure a swift turn around.‘

‘Simon Goldring really is very good technically and very thoughtful. Very dedicated to clients.’

‘Simon Gibb is technically proficient.‘

‘Laura Harper is very effective and commercial.‘

‘Simon Golding is very experienced. Laura Harper is very practical and helpful.‘

‘The firm has an “old fashioned” approach but this is meant in a positive way. The emphasis is on legal advice rather than gimmicks. The quality of advice is high.‘

‘Incredibly strong technical knowledge coupled with the ability to explain complex points in layman’s terms.‘

‘Basil Dixon is particularly cogent in his analysis of problems and consequent distillation of advice.‘

‘Basil Dixon is a stand-out partner who provides high-quality legal advice but with a commercial hat on. His response times are good and he is very professional.‘

‘James Bacon has carved out a niche practice for himself in dealing with complex trust matters and variation of trust applications on the back of his extensive trust law knowledge and experience. He has a knack of coming up with innovative solutions and drafting to cater for even the most restrictive trust deeds.‘

‘Basil Dixon remained impressively clear headed in a difficult situation.‘

‘Jonathan Shankland is clearly a competent lawyer but his client management makes him exceptional and significantly increases the market-worthiness of Radcliffes. He is constantly 24/7 available by email, text, phone, whatever. He exudes client support and responsiveness.’

‘Excellent responsiveness, client-centric, good advice – Jonathan Shankland is outstanding.‘

‘I trust Jonathan Shankland greatly which I think is so important when someone is dealing with your financial affairs and I know that if he is handling work for me that it will be done both diligently, efficiently and on time.‘

‘Jonathan Shankland is a top-notch lawyer and one I really rate. He’s the full package – technically able, pragmatic, excellent client care skills and very responsive. He has a bright future ahead of him.‘

‘Victoria Fairley is extremely gifted and able.‘

‘Victoria Fairley has an extremely reassuring manner, and an outstanding ability to see a matter smoothly through to successful conclusion.‘

‘The team is extremely experienced and has a long and outstanding private client history. Tulin Hamit is extremely conscientious with her outstanding client base. She is extremely able.‘

‘Tom Frankel is a very approachable and likeable individual. Explained all the issues in layman terms and was very helpful.‘

‘Jonathan Shankland and Patrick Malone impressed with their international capabilities and ability to work collaboratively with firms outside their jurisdiction. They had a solid knowledge of international and tax matters.‘

‘Russell Cooke’s private client team is unique in that it has a range of practitioners, covering the whole spectrum of private client work from routine wills and probate through to its family office offering.‘

‘The firm has a clear emphasis on practical solutions, having the expertise to deal with complex issues.‘

‘This is a pragmatic and helpful team – partner led and without lots being passed to juniors. Rebecca Fisher is outstanding –  pragmatic and helpful.‘

‘Rebecca Fisher is an exemplary professional. She listens, understands and translates the requirements of clients very quickly. Her natural empathy makes complicated will and trust issues very transparent and we were very impressed with the speed and efficiency of her creative solutions.’

‘What makes Rebecca Fisher so very different from her contemporaries is that she is the “modern day face” of private client lawyers. She has charisma and charm.‘

‘Rebecca Fisher is excellent. She is very responsive and gives clear advice.‘

‘Rebecca Fisher is caring, human, professional and directs us with brilliant pragmatism, exactly what I want in my lawyer. I could not recommend her highly enough.‘

‘Rebecca Fisher and Andrew Godfrey, who are both outstanding practitioners in their field. They understand fully the cross-jurisdictional issues that arise for my clients and provide practical solutions. I find them to be responsive and dynamic.’

‘Andrew Godfrey – can distil complex matters. Approachable. Clients (and other advisors) like him.‘

‘It has the extremely experienced and well-regarded Keith Bruce-Smith and Lucy Gibson, who are supported by a team of able assistants.‘

‘This team acts for some of the most prestigious onshore and offshore private clients in the market.‘

‘Keith Bruce-Smith, in particular, brings with him a lifetime’s experience of the highest calibre private client work. Keith has a robust and confident approach that inspires confidence in clients.‘

‘Keith Bruce-Smith brings a huge amount of experience, intellect but most of all common sense to bear on the trickiest of legal or family issues.‘

‘The team, led by Keith Bruce-Smith and assisted by Judith Robertson, was superlative. They married a perfect grasp of the law with a robust, pragmatic approach to achieving our client’s planning objectives without undue complexity or cost.’

‘Keith Bruce-Smith is an extremely experienced practitioner; nothing fazes him. He has an excellent team of associates including Elizabeth Fordham. Lucy Gibson is highly regarded.’

‘Lucy Gibson is very personable, technically excellent and very pragmatic.‘

‘Lucy Gibson is exceptional from her attention to detail, to her command and understanding of sensitive family matters, vast financial responsibilities and sincere kindness to all those she is connected to in our family office.‘

‘Lucy Gibson is outstanding. Her professionalism and knowledge is a huge comfort.‘

‘Elizabeth Fordham is an associate to watch.‘

‘Fantastic team – highly technical and personal.’

‘Peter Daniel – a very engaged partner with excellent technical knowledge and great client relationship skill.‘

‘A well-sized team that benefits from high-calibre lawyers with a broad depth of knowledge and expertise.‘

‘Dominic Cole was particularly “stand out” on a recent matter. He was responsive and technically astute.‘

‘The team is first-class and is knowledgeable and approachable and offers excellent value for money.‘

‘Coolness under pressure, unusually high levels of good sense for such high-quality legal analysis and creativity. A stand-out firm for references where other firms have a conflict, which speaks very highly of its perception among its peers.‘

‘Very helpful team that is always pleasant to work with. The team is at the top in terms of competency. Good technical knowledge but able to be practical with clients.‘

‘David Goepel is one of the most able practitioners in the sector, but operates exactly where his clients want to be – under the radar. He has a remarkable ability to build consensus and drive forward solutions, where others would fail.‘

‘A no-nonsense approach combined with efficient handling of the task in hand. Penny Wotton is sympathetic but straightforward and efficient; she delegated sensibly but kept on top of what was happening.‘

‘Penny Wotton is wonderful to work with. She is responsive and always provides a thorough and thoughtful response to myself and/or the client.‘

‘Penny Wotton is the fount of all knowledge.‘

‘Penny Wotton is very professional.‘

‘Amanda Gordon-Napier-Tompkinson dealt with matters quickly and efficiently.‘

‘Jonathan Burt and Siena Gold both have considerable experience in dealing with HNW and UHNW individuals. They have huge experience in cross-border matters and with international individuals.‘

‘It has a very modern approach which fits extremely well with the relatively young media and technology clients which it has. Glen Atchison: excellent commercial approach.‘

‘It has a very close team that works well together and is driven but balanced.‘

‘The team has excellent commercial acumen. Jonathan Burt – highly experienced and knowledgeable. Siena Gold – extremely good technically, mature, excellent judgement and delightful with clients.‘

‘Glen Atchison is a really commercial person – very solid on technical things and David Scott – a delight to work with and very competent.‘

‘Jonathan Burt: lightning-fast intellect. Siena Gold: incredibly thorough, bright and diligent.’

‘Jonathan Burt has a very strong practice and unique cross-border abilities: a leader in the private client field.‘

‘Jonathan Burt has an exceptional knowledge of the industry and extremely good working relationship with clients.’

‘Jonathan Burt and Siena Gold are intellectually excellent, have tremendous experience and great judgement.‘

‘David Scott is immensely calm, understated and reliable. Glen Atchison is deceptively clever and has a great commercial nose. Caroline Rao – we are particularly impressed with her attention to detail and grasp of the complex issues.’

‘Ryan Myint is an exceptional lawyer who provides a thorough analysis for clients and helpful advice.‘

‘Lucy Edwards is an accomplished and knowledgeable private client lawyer with a great manner with clients.’

‘I always get the feeling that the firm has a very good culture at all levels. This makes everyone easy to talk to and in turn, they speak in a language which is easy to understand, even when discussing very complex tax planning issues.‘

‘The team is very strong in international private client.‘

‘James Quarmby is excellent on tax and has a very good panoptic view of the global marketplace for private client services. He is very approachable and has mastery of his fields of expertise.‘

‘James Quarmby and Emily Osborne both have extensive technical knowledge, complete professionalism and explain things in a succinct, clear manner.’

‘Emily Osborne worked on this particular deal across multiple time zones and didn’t seem to sleep for days on end! However, the work product was well drafted, delivered on time and the transaction managed really efficiently and always in a positive way.‘

‘Friendly and commercial but also exceedingly bright and technically proficient. The team is a major player in the area, for good reason. Its established partners are intelligent and, crucially, available. The next tier of senior associates and junior partners is very promising.’

‘Emily Osborne – I have nothing but praise for her. She is exceedingly smart but never condescending. She has a wonderful manner and is a joy to work with. I have complete confidence in her.‘

‘A highly experienced team acting in valuable and difficult matters. Andrew O’Keeffe heads up a strong and highly proficient team.‘

‘Andrew O’Keeffe is excellent and provides top-quality advice at a very reasonable rate.’

‘Andrew O’Keeffe is a shrewd negotiator and a good tactician.’

‘Eleanor Metcalf makes herself very available and is responsive.‘

‘Eleanor Metcalf is accessible, practical and knows when to bring in colleagues in other areas, delegate to her team and has a good hands-on approach.‘

‘Camilla Wallace has an ability to connect with clients and communicate complex tax and legal issues with them in a comprehensible manner. She is very professional and technically very detailed.‘

‘Camilla Wallace is ambitious and manages a team well.‘

‘Ann Stanyer leads a very focused and dedicated team and encourages learning and good practice to maintain a high standard of work.‘

‘Client-centric. Very technical. Personable. Stand-out partners are Suzanna Harvey, Beatrice Puoti, John Barnett.‘

‘John Barnett and his team can be relied upon to give clarity to the most complex situations.‘

‘John Barnett’s technical knowledge and ability is even more appealing coupled with his “cool as a cucumber” demeanour.‘

‘John Barnett combines strong technical ability with excellent interpersonal skills.‘

‘Beatrice Puoti is a genuine trusted adviser, her clients from what I can see think she is amazing.’

‘Beatrice Puoti’s lively and outgoing personality is matched by her knowledge and ability to apply practical solutions to complicated problems.‘

‘Suzanna Harvey is very good at explaining very complicated matters simply and in ways which are easily understood. She is also very practical and knowledgeable.‘

‘Jim Aveline is a safe and very capable pair of hands, combined with an engaging personality and a confidence-inspiring manner.‘

‘A safe pair of hands to deal with our wealthier clients who have some specialist needs. Very knowledgeable on trusts, inter-generational planning and multi-jurisdictional situations. Jim Aveline is very competent, reliable, reassuring and personable.‘

‘Catherine de Maid is very helpful and nothing is too much trouble.’

‘Richard Norridge  is knowledgeable and articulate. Approachable, but strong. Has been very good to deal with. Supported well by colleagues.‘

‘Pragmatic and commercial, as well as technically sound, it is an ambitious and motivated team that is keen to make its mark in what is a competitive area.‘

‘Gareth Keillor is very experienced and capable in offshore and in Russia/CIS/Ukraine matters. He is hardworking, bright, commercial  and aware of – and sensitive to – clients’ needs.‘

‘What a lovely team of just downright good private client lawyers. It may be city based, but the lawyers are not above helping anyone, yet when required they can hit the highest notes. Jim Sawyer who listens like nobody I know. Stephanie Mooney for her adaptability and James Ward for his technical abilities.‘

‘The team has a very client friendly focus, which concentrates on the needs of the client and how they can best be delivered. Its focus is on giving the client exactly what they need in as simple manner as possible.‘

‘Constructive and helpful Jim Sawer – a practical adviser with an ability to communicate difficult concepts in a simple style.‘

‘The lawyers are caring, professional and sensitive to their clients’ needs. They deal with matters quickly and efficiently.  I trust the team to do a great job.‘

‘Jim Sawer has an imaginative approach to get solutions.‘

‘The team treats us with respect and show they have our interests as their main concern. They respond in a quick and clear manner to our requests and see things through to our satisfaction plus go further than most to make sure we are fully satisfied.’

‘They genuinely care and make you feel special.’

‘Jonathan Riley is very competent and experienced.‘

‘Michelmores delivers a quality service at a fraction of the price. Jonathan Riley is responsive, commercial pragmatic, bright and easy to work with.‘

‘To have this combination of experience and price efficiency is rare and extremely attractive to private families. Jonathan Riley is very charismatic and engaging and has forged a very good name.‘

‘Sandra Brown brings a wealth of experience and is able to translate this to ensure it is accessible to clients.‘

‘James Radcliffe is very pleasant to deal with and very competent.‘

‘James Radcliffe is very approachable and calm and clients of mine have appreciated his clear and concise advice.‘

‘I have been enormously impressed with Jennifer Ridgway’s diligence, speed of response, charm and technical know how across the whole range of private client issues.‘

‘Provides London-quality service and advice at regional prices.‘

‘Sarah Cormack provides excellent customer service and has an excellent understanding of our business.’

‘It has a regional presence and covers domestic and international work. Client-centric. Highly technical and great service.‘

‘Gillian Kennedy-Smith is very experienced, but deals with clients compassionately to achieve their intentions in relation to their private wealth.‘

‘It has the feel of being joined up as a firm and offers a full range of private client services.’

‘This firm provides top-quality advice and service at affordable prices. Louise Stoten is exceptionally shrewd, commercial and pragmatic.‘

‘Louise Stoten is incredibly devoted to the profession. She is practical, pragmatic and very thorough in the advice she provides. She is able to identify potential issues and propose solutions in a practical manner.‘

‘Marilyn McKeever’s technical knowledge is very thorough. She can answer almost any question immediately on any relevant subject. Marilyn’s advice is measured.‘

‘Jonathan Colclough has a good knowledge of international and UK laws.‘

‘Zoë Camp is excellent, incredibly practical and can explain complicated and archaic matters in a language that clients understand. I use her for all my A list talent clients and she is discreet and knowledgeable.’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with Paul Davidoff on various non-contentious matters over the course of the last few years. He is an experienced private client lawyer.‘

‘Sophie Voelcker is technically very prepared and also very thorough in her approach.‘

‘The team is client-centric, technical and user friendly  – Stuart Janaway is recommended.‘

‘The team is young, vibrant and ambitious and has grown rapidly over the last few years due to its technical ability and client-friendly approach.‘

‘It has an excellent understanding of international tax issues that arise now when dealing with both entrepreneurs and families.‘

‘Stuart Janaway has a depth of knowledge and understanding and is personable and easy to deal with. He has a great understanding of the international issues that arise.’

‘Both Andrew Goodman and Stuart Janaway have the combined mix of skills required to give a quality service, namely excellent technical skills mixed with a very personal and commercial approach to matters.‘

‘The team is responsive and very approachable and takes the time to understand the needs of clients and to consider the best solutions. It is excellent at explaining issues in an accessible way and outlining the potential solutions. The partners manage their teams very well and are closely involved with transactions.‘

‘An excellent legal team that works well together to get the best results for its client. The entire team has always delivered excellent services and innovative thinking.‘

‘Stuart Skeffington is an excellent head of group – clients warm to him and he is very well practised at getting to the bottom of their situations and recommending appropriate solutions.‘

‘Stuart Skeffington has guided us through the process of setting up a UK trust and also advice for trusts with UK residents as beneficiaries. He has been able to make us think about the big picture before diving into technical details.‘

‘Stuart Skeffington is very knowledgeable and provides timely and commercial advice.‘

‘Rosie Todd is a very poised and capable partner, with a great understanding of the needs of clients and a practical, user-friendly style.‘

‘Rosie Todd and Harriet Irving both are clearly very capable and, importantly, they understand the family and our objectives. Advice is always clear. Meetings are always cordial.’

‘Nick Acomb’s approach is very thorough, technically very correct and his ability to explain and implement actions is exceptional .’

‘Nick Acomb and  Daryl Fox are quietly competent and instil confidence in their clients.‘

‘James Hardaker is great.‘

‘Judith Cuxson is friendly, diligent and trustworthy: the consummate trusted advisor.‘

‘This is a responsive and highly skilled team which has decades of experience across private client matters and cross-border trusts‘.

‘A really high quality of firm, flying well below the radar. Clients value the team for the quality of technical expertise provided in an understated manner.‘

‘Tim Snaith is a good-quality private client solicitor who is comfortable in dealing with both contentious and non-contentious areas of private client law. He is calm and precise and knows his stuff.’

‘Tim Snaith – bright, charming, knowledgeable personable, understanding, efficient. He filled me with confidence.‘

‘Tim Snaith is proactive without being overly pushy. He has managed to get complex work completed for incredibly busy people, which has required persistence and patience on his part.‘

‘Tim Snaith – very sensible, focused on getting the deal done, delivers good-quality advice.’

‘The team works diligently to come up with a solution for its clients. Dhana Sabanathan is a pleasure to work with and has a wonderful work ethic.’

‘Dhana Sabanathan has great in-depth tax knowledge and a proactive approach to solving complex problems involving offshore trust and company structures.‘

‘Dhana Sabanathan is exceptionally approachable, and has built a team of very competent associates who share her view on client interaction and service.‘

‘Emi Page  is clearly going to be a star and has proven to be capable of providing well-thought through support to Tim.‘

‘Arshoo Singh is superb.‘

‘Arshoo Singh was exceptionally friendly and courteous in her dealings with me.’

‘Arshoo Singh is an excellent private client lawyer who has the great advantage of understanding the contentious side. She is delightful to work with.‘

‘Mark Spash has good client-handling skills.‘

‘Jeremy Curtis – calm, sensible, practical and  approachable’.

‘Jeremy Curtis provides innovative advice that he is able to explain in an understandable way‘.

‘Jeremy Curtis is a perfect, discrete, steady and wise private client adviser‘.

‘John Goodchild has an encyclopaedic knowledge and understanding of wills, trust and tax, and probate and a wealth of experience which, most importantly and unlike others, he delivers in a user-friendly manner keeping jargon to a minimum‘.

‘A true private client firm and a strong team of trusted advisors. John Goodchild is excellent – approachable, pragmatic and clients trust him. A first-class private client lawyer‘.

‘The team adopts a creative approach tailored to each client’s specific priorities, rather than bombarding the client with generic advice. John Goodchild is particularly highly rated by clients for finding solutions to difficult and sensitive problems‘.

‘The quality of personal attention has been deeply appreciated.‘

‘Muna Rogoff is very approachable and very good at making suggestions as well as giving practical advice on a personal level. She makes time for her clients and responds promptly. Philip Cater, Ian Bowyer and Muna’s knowledge of their practice area is second to none.‘

‘Philip Carter, unlike other solicitors I have used, is always on top of all the detail, never drops the ball and never lets the work linger on his desk.‘

‘Philip Carter, in a challenging client situation, has always been thorough and efficient as well as handling the client situation with empathy and sensitivity.‘

‘Saleem Sheikh and James Cohen are very quick at grasping the situation.‘

‘James Cohen is very smart, practical and responsive.‘

‘Very ‘hands-on’ partner-driven firm from MP down. The team is always available and does provide a first-class service.‘

‘It is a well-managed and very helpful team.‘

‘The whole team has huge experience with probate and intestacy.‘

‘Richard Boulding  has huge experience, with an aptitude for getting the right solutions.‘

‘The team has a very nurturing approach to dealing with clients, especially those elderly clients we often refer to them. They have the breath and depth of knowledge needed to provide the advice while delivering it in a way that is understandable to the lay person.‘

‘Deanna Hurst is proactive and professional.’

‘Deanna Hurst provides a wonderful personal and professional service to each of her clients and is always timely in her advice/communications.‘

‘Tony Millson is outstanding due to his diligence and knowledge from the length of his experience.‘

‘It is knowledgeable, commercially minded and pragmatic and provides an excellent service on a par with more expensive firms. The lawyers are also very approachable and pleasant’.

‘Patrick Wooddisse is excellent. He is particularly good at simplifying complex matters and dealing with them in a sensible, pragmatic and cost effective way’.

‘Chris Williamson is consistently quick to respond, has a great ‘bedside manner’ with our clients and provides a reliable, efficient, cost-effective solution‘.

‘Chris Williamson provides great value for his services. His willingness to assist is first-class and our clients have highly praised his work for the detail provided and for the fact that it is presented in a way that is easy to understand‘.

‘Its expertise is exceptional and all team members are always willing to go the extra mile. The advice is always well detailed and to the point‘.

‘Experienced and resourceful team that will tackle anything efficiently.‘

‘The team makes things happen. Alexander Dickinson is an excellent communicator who has good commercial skills.‘

‘What sets the team apart is its ability to communicate effectively with its clients.’