Philip Whitcomb > Moore Barlow > Lymington, England > Lawyer Profile

Moore Barlow
48 HIGH STREET
LYMINGTON
SO41 9ZQ
England

Work Department

Private wealth

Position

Philip works in the firm’s wills, tax and trusts team and specialises in succession planning, asset protection, heritage law and tax advice for individuals, trusts and family businesses. His clients include owners of landed estates, farmers, high-net-worth individuals and their families.

Philip uses his extensive knowledge and practical experience to advise clients on the issues arising in estate planning including the tax efficient ownership of agricultural, business and heritage property. He deals with all aspects of wills and farming partnerships — advice which requires a high level of technical know-how combined with commercial acumen.

He also acts for trustees and beneficiaries on a range of trust issues including the scope of trustees’ powers and the interpretation of complex trust arrangements.

Philip takes time to understand his client’s circumstances and their particular needs and wishes. His clients want pragmatic legal advice from someone who empathises with the issues and challenges they face.

Memberships

Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association
Country Land and Business Association
Dorset Committee member of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust

Lawyer Rankings

South East > Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate: Hampshire

Counting SME businesses, HNWIs, and trustees amongst its key clients, the Moore Barlow private wealth team is recommended for its tax efficient succession planning. The group’s strong links with the contentious trust and estate department enable it to offer a comprehensive service on all elements of restructuring of assets and family trust matters. Southampton-based practice head, Naomi Wilkes, has extensive expertise in inheritance tax and estate planning matters, while Philip Whitcomb leads the rural law sub-group from Lymington. Fiona Heald also operates out of Lymington, focusing on lasting powers of attorney and financial abuse issues. Alison Lloyd acts for executors on probate matters, while Rebecca Sparrow regularly manages the property and financial affairs of clients who lack mental capacity.