Christopher Page > Charles Russell Speechlys LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Drawing praise for its ‘technical excellence‘ Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has a highly regarded agricultural practice, comprising a team who are capable of providing expert advice on a range of services, including property law and estate planning. The broad agriculture practice is noted for its work with large landed estates and high-net-worth individuals, as well as its work on cross-border matters. The practice is led by Henry Fea and Tristam Van Lawick. Other notable individuals include Christopher Page and Kate Eckley. The ‘excellent’ Katie Talbot is also recommended.

‘Professional, approachable, dependable, and knowledgeable’, the team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP works with a deep roster of clients on a wide spectrum of tax, trusts and succession matters, underpinned by a cross-disciplinary approach. Advising clients on both a national and international scale, the practice has been described as having ‘London quality with Cheltenham value for money’. Practice head Christopher Page – who has 35 years’ experience advising the owners of landed estates and agricultural businesses – is an expert in complex strategic and succession planning. Julia Cox continues to draw high praise for her ‘outstanding technical advice‘, while Henry Fea is noted for his cross-border expertise.

A strong choice for various schools, educational charities, military charities, and religious organisations, the team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP draws on the expertise of multiple departments within the firm – including the property, construction, employment, corporate and banking teams – to bolster its wide-ranging charity law practice. The team is jointly led by Christopher Page, Julia Cox and Ian Brothwood. The ‘organised, diligent, and extremely bright’ Penelope Byatt is noted for her experience of handling constitutional and governance matters for charities and not-for-profit organisations.