With Claire Rudkin at the helm, who excels in handling high-net-worth estates and complex trusts, Flint Bishop‘s Derby-based practice acts for a varied client roster, which features foreign and UK-domiciled individuals. The practice has increasingly been handling estates with cross-border elements and also assists with estate administrations and Court of Protection work. Clients also praise the ’exceptional‘ William Harper and the ’outstanding‘ Samuel Balmbra, who was promoted to senior associate in 2024.
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‘Flint Bishop LLP has always supported me in terms of legalities. Always there for me, by considering my needs and situation sympathetically.’
‘I have dealt with William Harper and he has been exceptional in keeping me informed on the relevant issues as they have occurred and fully explaining the steps needed to resolve them. I would not hesitate in using William again should the need arise in the future.’
‘Will Harper is a huge support and explains complexities in a manner I can understand. Always on the end of the phone or email.’
‘Very professional and make me feel comfortable in knowing they will carry out my wishes.’
‘The welcoming aspect of the team was important to us and more importantly their obvious interest in our case.'
‘For us, Samuel Balmbra was outstanding in dealing with our cases put before him. Nothing was too much trouble for him and sometimes went beyond the limit of the case in question to help us.'
‘A professional and personal service provided from initial appointment through to completion of our probate application.’
‘Samuel Balmbra was extremely professional, and his personal approach made our probate application easy at such a difficult time.’
Work highlights
- Created four pilot trusts and interacting wills as part of a large tax planning exercise for a high-net-worth client with a total estate value of £230m.
- Provided tax planning and general trust advice in connection with trust appointment and potential winding up of trust fund with total estate value of £400m.
- Acting for the Executors in respect of an estate administration.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Claire Rudkin
Other key lawyers
William Harper; Samuel Balmbra; Marc King; Laura Clare