Between offices in Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich, Ashtons Legal houses a number of private client experts, alongside those in Cambridge and Norwich. Its sizeable team has impressive breadth: Louise Cardwell and Janette Wand jointly lead the lifetime planning practice group from the Ipswich office. Cardwell’s specialism is in advising business owners, farmers, and HNWIs on complicated succession issues, with Wand being an expert across taxes and trusts. Alan Brown in Bury St Edmunds is one of the senior tax planning advisors in East Anglia, and Matthew Cameron adds niche strength in cross-border matters between the UK and France, being a French law expert. January 2025 hire Richard Guy bolsters the group’s mid-seniority level, while at a more junior level, Chris Cumberbatch and Natalie Westgate support.
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‘The team here work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for clients. Client matters are not jealously guarded as they are in some firms.’
‘Attention to detail and genuine client care sets Janette Wand and Louise Cardwell apart from many of their peers.’
‘We find working with the team at Ashtons incredibly easy, especially when collaboration is required. Everyone is friendly, approachable, and responsive when handling client matters. The team possesses strong expertise and is able to bring in specialists from other areas when needed, ensuring comprehensive support for clients.’
‘The majority of our work is with the private client team, and I’ve consistently found that Louise Cardwell and Janette Wand stand out for their client-first approach. They work collaboratively, taking the time to understand each client’s unique objectives and ensuring the best possible outcome is achieved. Their dedication to providing personalised, thoughtful service is a key strength that differentiates them from others.’
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Janette Wand; Louise Cardwell
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Alan Brown; Matthew Cameron; Richard Guy; Chris Cumberbatch; Natalie Westgate