Mr Robert Ashworth > Thompson Smith and Puxon > Colchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Thompson Smith and Puxon
STABLE 6, STABLE ROAD
COLCHESTER
CO2 7GL
England

Work Department

Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate

Position

Director, Solicitor

Career

Robert, who qualified as a solicitor in 2007, joined the TSP Wills and Estates team in May 2015 and is based in our Clacton office. He is the director of Robert Ashworth Limited, a partner in the firm. Robert, who grew up in a farming family, advises clients on their Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and estate administration. He also advises on elderly and vulnerable client matters and has a particular focus on succession planning advice for the firm’s large portfolio of farming and agricultural clients. Robert was appointed as an Associate of Thompson Smith and Puxon in October 2017.

Robert attended St Peter’s High School in Burnham on Crouch before going on to complete both his Law Degree and Legal Practice Course at Anglia Ruskin University.

Languages

English

Lawyer Rankings

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

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Robert AshworthThompson Smith and Puxon

Noted for its strong focus on the agricultural sector, Thompson Smith and Puxon exhibits broad knowledge of estate administration, mandates involving the preservation of assets in the event of care being required, and the preparation of wills. In January 2024, Robert Ashworth took over the leadership of the department from Fiona Ashworth. Both are key contacts for agriculture sector clients, advising on the full range of matters involving wills and powers of attorney. Nicola Healy is recommended for her focus on trust creation and inheritance, capital gains, and income tax matters. Natasha Swift left the firm in June 2023.