Paul Bricknell > Kuit Steinart Levy LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Led by seasoned commercial litigator Nichola Evans, the group at Kuit Steinart Levy LLP in Manchester consists of specialist probate and litigation lawyers with ‘excellent technical knowledge‘ who advise on the full range of contentious trusts and probate matters. The group provides a full-service offering to clients through a multi-discipline approach in collaboration with their personal tax, trusts, and probate team. Graham Wood specialises in tax and trusts and has extensive experience in high-value estate planning, as well as ‘in-depth knowledge of the law and all matters concerning probates’, and Paul Bricknell is a tax and estates specialist with particular emphasis on the succession of family businesses. Dispute resolution expert Peter Kaye is also a key contact for contentious probate work.

Described as ‘personable, friendly and client centric‘, Kuit Steinart Levy LLP primarily advises business and property owners, as well as their families, on the full range of tax and estate planning matters. The group has specialist knowledge handling matters involving tax investigations, personal injury trusts, and cross-border assets. Practice head Paul Bricknell in Manchester has particular expertise in succession planning for family businesses, family investment companies, and employee ownership trusts. The group also includes Graham Wood, ‘whose knowledge and experience in the field of taxation is impressive‘, tax and estate planning specialist Lauren Clyne, and the ‘exceptionally good‘ Elaine Roche, who advises on a broad range of issues relating to wills and tax structuring, as well as assisting families on trusts and estate administration. Tasoula Addison, who advises high-net-worth clients on complex estate work, is also a key contact.

Praised by clients for its ‘integrity, responsiveness, and professionalism‘, Kuit Steinart Levy LLP boasts a team skilled in both civil and criminal tax matters, with a particular strength in advising clients on the disclosure of offshore-held funds. The team is led by the ‘impressive‘ Robert Levy, renowned internationally for his expertise in representing individuals under investigation for tax-related issues, including serious fraud. Paul Bricknell plays a key role in tax disclosure cases, while dispute resolution consultant Wendi Bussin – noted for her ‘great legal knowledge‘ and ‘excellent client skills‘ – focuses on regulatory issues and business crime.