Paul Fairbairn > Cripps > Tunbridge Wells, England > Lawyer Profile

Cripps advises on a wide range of matters within the agricultural and rural sectors, including grazing agreements, farm sales, commercial leases, and succession planning issues. Described as ‘passionate, driven, and extremely knowledgeable in her field’, Sally Firby leads the team in Tunbridge Wells and focuses on high-value property transactions. Kate Arnold and Paul Fairbairn are further standout lawyers; Fairbairn is recommended for tax matters, while Arnold regularly advises on trusts. The team is also familiar with diversification schemes and has experience assisting clients with development projects.

The team at Cripps is praised for going ‘above and beyond’ for clients. The Tunbridge Wells-based practice acts for a range of clients, including national and international business owners, directors, and agricultural and estate owners, and is recognised for its trust and estate administration, accounting and tax compliance experience. Kate Arnold leads the team and has significant expertise advising on succession and tax planning. Paul Fairbairn specialises in advising both domestic and international families on UK tax planning, while the ‘technically excellent’ Jessica Jamieson advises on wills, trusts, powers of attorney and international probate matters. Clare Savory is recommended ‘wholeheartedly’ for her estate planning advice.