Sally Cook > Weightmans LLP > Manchester, England > Lawyer Profile

Possessing a broad national footprint and the Legalink network to supplement complex cross-border estates work, Weightmans LLP is geared to act on a diverse range of wills, trusts and probate matters. The firm is known for the trusted counsel it provides to clients in the corporate, sport and entertainment sectors pertaining estate and trust management, but also bolsters its full service offering through expertise in Court of Protection work, alternative investment vehicle structures, and establishing philanthropic endeavours. National and Manchester team head Richard Bate is a go-to for tax mitigation, wealth protection, and family trusts advice, and also competently acts for the interests of disabled and vulnerable individuals. Nina Sperring, who leads the Liverpool office and joined from FDR Law in February 2022, has a broad private client practice and is praised for her expertise in cross-border matters and innovative tax planning, while the ‘technical’ Sally Cook advises domiciles and non-domiciles on estate management, succession planning and tax mitigation. Lorraine Wilson is also active in the practice and has established strength in cross-border matters and the establishment of trusts.