The ‘first-rate’ team Kingsley Napley LLP provides a ’personal service’ across all key areas of private client work for domestic and international clients. Those areas include succession and estate planning, capital taxation, wills, trusts, and probate. It also has a wealth of experience in international tax planning and Court of Protection work. Practice head James Ward is particularly skilled at helping business owners with their business succession. Anita Gill and Charles Richardson are both well-regarded. Stephanie Mooney focuses on succession planning for high-net-worth clients. Sophie Voelcker joined the firm from New Quadrant Partners LTD in January 2024.
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'Anita Gill and Stephanie Mooney are both excellent. Both caring and considerate, very good communicators who give clear explanations and constantly keep you in the picture as to how work is progressing. Hard working and conscientious.’
‘Antia Gill and Sameena Munir have been outstanding. Anita and Sameena stand out because of their knowledge, sound practical approach, clear advice, attention to detail and first class communication.’
‘Warm, efficient, use plain language and make you feel at ease when dealing with them, with that "always happy to help" attitude. Stephanie Mooney is always willing to help, responds promptly and keen to go above and beyond.’
‘I have worked very closely with James Ward and Sophie Voelcker for many years. Both have great technical knowledge and deliver sensible generational planning solutions to a wide range of clients.’
‘I have introduced various clients to Stephanie Mooney for her support with their estate planning, and I always do so with confidence that they are in excellent hands and that they will be well looked after.’
‘Sophie Voelcker is excellent.’
‘I have known Sophie Voelcker for many years and she is just a delight to work with. Her clients love her and she will always go the extra mile.’
- 'A highly collaborative, and importantly an approachable, team with decades of experience advising (U)HNW clients.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Stephanie Mooney
Practice head
James Ward
Other key lawyers
Anita Gill; Stephanie Mooney; Sameena Munir; Sophie Voelcker; Charles Richardson