‘Across the team, there is broad range of age, gender, ethnicity and experience. There’s a very good team dynamic; approachable and professional.’

‘The strength in depth of the team is unrivalled in the region. Well-known for acting for entrepreneurs and family owned businesses, they are the go-to outfit for high-net-worth individuals.’

‘Pervinder Kaur is totally committed to client service. She has great experience in dealing with trusts and related issues over many years. Yorke Eaton is a very personable and experienced trustee – a pleasure to work with. He also has a good business background. Laura Woffinden is very personable, capable and responsive.’

‘The team’s ability to advise entrepreneurs planning through significant business, whilst providing wider advice on agricultural property and forestry in such a competent manner, is something that many firms claim to be able to do, but few have the ability to do it with the clarity and in-depth knowledge Addleshaw Goddard provide.’

‘Yorke Eaton has a calm and assured manner with clients that ensures he is one of the first people, if not the first person that his clients will call when they need guidance. Across both Yorkshire and the North West he is the stand-out Private Client adviser for any successful entrepreneur considering how to structure their wealth in the run up to, or after a business sale. He is not afraid to deliver difficult news when it has to be communicated and I have witnessed first-hand his ability to build relationships across successive generations, which for any parent looking to pass wealth down to their family, is highly reassuring.’

‘Laura Woffinden is a rising star within the Yorkshire Team. Insightful, energetic and confident in the way that she delivers advice and guidance for clients.’

‘Yorke Eaton is at the top of his game. He is pragmatic, sensible and adopts a commercial approach perfectly, in keeping with his client base. I do not hesitate to recommend him to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.’

‘I have always found the private client team to be diligent and focused on the best possible outcome for the client.’

‘We found both Gillian Coverley and Chris Ellison so very helpful.’

‘Hollie Marcham has great energy and passion.’

‘I recommend Katherine Wainman for technical trust matters and Thomas Wainman to clients who have business interests.’

‘The team provides a personal service, particularly Andrea Jones.’

‘Extremely professional and knowledgeable. Always open to discuss any potential clients and how they may be able to help them. If someone in the team can’t help with the specific query, they always bring someone in from the relevant team to help out, who can advise on the specifics.’

‘I have worked with Elizabeth Pearson and rate her highly for knowledge, speed of response and being very pleasant and helpful at all times.’

‘All are excellent technically and are also personable. I have also been a member of the STEP Yorkshire committee with Paula Myers and Andrea Jones and have been impressed by them. I would have no hesitation in referring clients to them.’

‘They instil confidence as experts in their field. Client service is outstanding. They are easy to deal with.’

‘Andrew Playle is an expert in his field. He has a great team around him and dealing with them is very straight forward.’

‘A very competent, professional, and innovative team. They prepared a timeline at the start of the project which gave us an indication of the tasks required; expected completion dates and responsibilities for inputs by all stakeholders. They liaised with stakeholders and ensured minimum movement from the timeline. Their billing is transparent, with journal printouts accompanying bills.’

‘I have dealt with many solicitors during a lifetime in business and in my opinion, Ellie Milner ranks with the best. In addition to her obvious competence and her interpersonal skills, she is very easy to deal with insofar as I have never had to chase or remind her – in fact, it is she that takes the initiative to prevent slippage by others.’

‘Ellie Milner and Nicola Turner are very efficient, thorough and organised. A pleasure to deal with.’

‘The key for me will always be the relationship. I use Mills & Reeve for all my business and personal legal support. The departments work together and keep each other informed as to my requirements and progress in delivering them; this is my view unique .’

‘I work mainly with Ellie Milner at Mills & Reeve and her ability to listen, empathise and develop solutions that are not ‘out of the box’ but clearly designed specifically to meet my stated needs or those of my clients. Ellie is also highly innovative and offers a range of solutions rather than a ‘fait accompli’. Personal wealth legal support is fundamentally based on trust; that being that you sense that the you and your family can depend upon the guidance. I trust and depend on Ellie Milner.’

‘This team deal with extremely complex issues, which involves a large degree of independent fact-finding. They are thorough and fastidious in their approach to their work, and have a staff of extremely intelligent and engaging lawyers.’

‘I have worked most recently with Andrew Wriglesworth, Marie-Louise Hamilton, Lucy Hargreaves, Angus Hunter-Smart, and Aurea Wilson across the private client, probate and trusts departments. All communications with them are always extremely impressive. They are knowledgeable and deserving of their excellent reputations for attention to detail and excellence in these areas which have long been, and continue to be commanded by Wrigleys.’

In my opinion, this is the best private client team in the region. The quality of their work is exceptional – they act for landed estates and wealth business families. The depth of their expertise is quite exceptional.’

‘Julia Boyes is quite possibly the best private client lawyer I work with. Her knowledge of trusts and tax is second to none. She has excellent partners in Angus Hunter-Smart and Andrew Wriglesworth both of whom know the law so well.’

‘A truly exceptional private client practice.’

‘Kieran McIvor has been highly responsive literally at any time, and he’s efficient. Most importantly – on substance: his advice has been extremely valuable and thorough.’

‘Marie-Louise Hamilton is an exceptionally competent solicitor and joint head of the private client team. The team are very impressive and efficient. I have seen her dedication to a mutual client we have, she is astute and wholly committed to her clients. They clearly get an excellent service. I have absolutely no reservation recommending Marie-Louise as a leader in her field.’

‘Relationships are built on trust. Sally Price dealt with my late father’s estate in a calm and professional way. I had no hesitation in introducing Sally and Andrew Jackson to friends in similar circumstances, as I knew that this would be dealt with calmly and professionally. In addition,  Sally has also access to expertise which helped us to navigate our way through the limited company issues that were left to sort.’

‘The team provides a perfect ‘one stop shop’ for all of our needs.’

‘Geraldine Martin has looked after our personal affairs for the past 30 years. We have a complex arrangement of trusts and Geraldine fully understands these and also understands the requirements of the family.’

‘The team at Andrew Jackson are approachable and knowledgeable. They take time to get to know their clients and make recommendations that suit their individual circumstances. They explain their advice in a way that clients can understand which is something that I feel very passionately about.’

‘Sally Price has been a fantastic support to me and my clients over the past 18 months. Sally is approachable, and my clients have commented on just how at ease she made them feel from their first interaction, something that is so important to me when recommending my own clients.’

‘Sally has a natural ability with people and like most good advisers can change her style to suit their understanding and knowledge without it being condescending, something that you rarely find in this industry. She also possesses great communication and time-management skills. She keeps her clients informed at all stages, which is something that I have found hard to find in a solicitor firm other than Andrew Jackson. I’m thankful for all her hard work.’

‘The whole team at Clarion are very knowledgeable. They have their staff committed, on-board and engaged, which always transfers to clients, so they feel it too.’

‘I love working with Stephanie Parish. She always explains things simply to my clients and is so down to earth.’

‘Gareth Marland is a hugely valuable addition to their team. He is proactive, clear, approachable and knowledgeable. One of the best solicitors I have worked with in Yorkshire.’

‘Stephanie Parish is an excellent private client lawyer who is clear and concise in her advice and in my case, handled delicate death estates with a genuine personal touch.’

‘Stephanie Parish was excellent. Always accessible and explained complex legal issues in a way that made them easier to understand. She dealt with a variety of issues relating to navigating the care system, probate, wills and trusts. Clarion and Stephanie Parish supported and steered us through what was a challenging time for my family. I would not hesitate to recommend them.’

‘There are an array of legal services available within this practice, but it maintains an ability to care and provide a personal service. Plenty of young blood and ambition.’

‘A real ability to listen, understand and forge long-term personal relationships.’

‘We valued their user-friendly contact, and quick response times. They came across as experts in their fields yet always explained relevant details clearly and simply.’

‘The individuals we dealt with were always easy to contact with direct phone and email options. All were friendly, easy to deal with and gave us great confidence that we had chosen a good firm.’

‘The private client team at Schofield Sweeney is excellent. Dealing primarily with complex and high-net-worth individuals, they have a huge depth of knowledge within the team. We refer all our clients in need of private client advice to them.’

‘Duncan Watson is approachable, knowledgeable and incredibly engaging with clients. He instantly makes clients feel reassured. Simon Glazebrook is an excellent communicator and what he doesn’t know about trusts is not worth knowing!’

‘LCF Law has many senior staff and partners who have been there for a long time – it is obvious when working with them that they know each other very well and are happy to bring in other team members with specialisms as required.’

‘As a client I have found LCF Law approachable and efficient.’

‘Good team. The individuals have a good knowledge of will trust and probate law.’

‘Neil Shaw is an excellent lawyer with great knowledge of private client law and very good with clients.’

‘A large firm; however, you feel that you are still dealing with a local practice that is very client-orientated.’

‘Andrew Evans has an excellent manner with his clients and can deal with clients of all types, both corporate and individuals.’

‘Extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. They give full disclosure of costs and will go that extra mile to help clients.’

‘Andrew Evans is extremely easy to deal with and has a lovely way with clients.’

‘Ward Hadaway are helpful and collaborative in many ways, from helping with drafting wills & trusts to the more complicated issues surrounding Inheritance Tax rules in the UK – nothing is too much trouble for them, irrespective of the size of the client; that’s something you don’t see in other regional firms.’

‘I work extensively with Andrew Evans who is a great sounding board for wills, trusts and other family wealth issues; he is very thorough. He quickly builds a good rapport with clients, who are often going through a difficult time; he’s a very good listener too, just who you need at such difficult times. I recommend him highly and know he will always do a good job.’

‘I have known Andrew Evans for many years, and he has a very personal approach with clients, which is well received. This, together with his knowledge and experience, means more often then not, the clients have received very good advice and service.’

‘Great team, with strength-in-depth and a range of practitioners who can deliver.’

‘Susan Maxey is diligent, knows her stuff and has great empathy.’

‘Really great team players with excellent knowledge of their subject matter.’

‘As a practice, the welcoming approach, no-nonsense attitude, succinct and prompt responses and seemingly knowledgeable advice, paired with a rapid and accurate understanding of client needs, is impressive and comforting. A willingness to challenge and an ability to propose options ahead are unusual amongst similar practices.’

‘Annie Beaumont combined a clear competence in her approach – which swiftly built a confidence in myself – with an exceptional empathy with and understanding of the complex and sensitive issues that had to be resolved. Annie Beaumont recognised my unusual position in the case and remained totally professional and inclusive which enabled me to manage the expectations of the others involved. 

‘My work has mainly been with Nick Rhodes. He thinks about clients needs and discusses aspects where assistance is required outside his scope of knowledge eg personal tax. Will have initial conversation to brain storm and then liaise with his client to see whether they want to take forwards’

‘Excellent department. Quick to respond to queries. Very personable.’

‘Good quality service. The individuals are easy to get hold of and respond very swiftly. The work is of a high quality.’

‘Great private client team that have gone over and above to assist my clients throughout the pandemic. It has been a difficult time with clients losing loved ones and Nick has shown empathy and professionalism when dealing with my clients.’

‘I have worked with various team members and they have all been organised, dealt with matters quickly and efficiently, and provided an excellent all-round service.’

‘The individuals that I have dealt with in this practice all show the same degree of dedication to the cause. I am confident that when I need their assistance I will get a positive response the same day.’