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Personal tax, trusts and probate

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Hunters Law LLP

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The ‘bright’ team at Hunters Law LLP receives plaudits for its ’deep technical knowledge’, under the excellent joint leadership of Wilfrid Vernor-Miles and Matthew Yates. Its clients include self-made entrepreneurs, global finance leaders, entertainment industry figures and landed estates from across the world. The group is well placed to advise on sophisticated holding structures across multiple jurisdictions, often involving family offices, and sensitive succession issues. Lucinda Tite is another known name for her advice on family trusts and estate planning, and regularly involved in high-value trust restructurings and estate administrations. Lara Barton often assists older clients with a wide range of issues, including capital tax and succession planning. Caroline Foulger joined the practice from TWM Solicitors LLP in February 2025.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Responsive, efficient and solution rather than issue driven.’

  • ‘I work with Matthew Yates. Excellent technical and interpersonal skills. Always returns calls promptly and is empathetic with difficult client issues.’

  • ‘Julia Lewis responds promptly with good practical advice.'

  • ‘The team at Hunters have strength in depth and breadth. The way the team coordinate and deliver the advice to meet deadlines is highly impressive.’

  • ‘Hunters are highly capable in leading the estate administration, with particular thanks to Sunir Watts and Vanina Wittenburg for their comprehensive, clear and timely advice.’

  • ‘Hunters has an experienced team with high-quality technical knowledge. They are always willing to bring in lawyers with specialist knowledge where it is required, and offer a clear view and opinion.’

  • ‘Mary Elliot - very experienced and thoughtful. Lucinda Tite - very experienced and able to make good decisions. Sunir Watts - up and coming and one to watch. Julia Lewis - very easy to work with.’

  • 'Old school firm, with modern knowledge, and good technical insight. Particularly strong on IHT and probate.'
  • 'Deep technical knowledge and very understanding, and bright staff members.'
  • 'One of Hunter's advantages is its scale. Clients are always in good hands, no matter how complicated the situation. They have the right people with lots of expertise, experience and give great guidance.'

Practice head

Wilfrid Vernor-Miles; Matthew Yates

Other key lawyers

Julia Lewis; Sunir Watts; Vanina Wittenburg; Mary Elliott; Lucinda Tite; Lara Barton; Caroline Foulger