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Richard McDermott

020 3375 7229 richard.mcdermott@farrer.co.uk View profile

Work Department

Private Client - Onshore

Position

Richard advises on all aspects of trust law, wills, tax and estate planning for UK domiciled individuals and probate matters.  In particular, Richard advises on matters involving mental capacity issues, working to protect vulnerable people who may be affected by mental illness, addiction or dementia – which can often include applications to the Court of Protection. He also advises and has published articles on cross-border incapacity, contentious trust and probate disputes.

Career

Richard completed his training contract at Boodle Hatfield before joining Farrer & Co as a newly qualified solicitor in September 2008.

Memberships

Richard is a Director and Treasurer of Solicitors for the Elderly, which is an association of lawyers who specialise in advising older clients as well as their families and carers. Richard is also a full member of the Society of Trusts & Estates Practitioners (STEP).

Education

Bristol University; Bristol Institute of Legal Practice.