Broadfield Law UK LLP (formerly BDB Pitmans LLP), has a diverse client base of UHNWIs and HNWIs with new or inherited wealth. These clients often have wealth ranging in value from tens of millions to billions, with assets relating to landed estates, private and public shareholdings, as well as residential and investment property. Hugo Smith heads the practice and advises mainly UK-based families and their trustees who often own private family businesses, landed estates, and heritage property. Jonathan Colclough has considerable experience of advising on trust and corporate asset holding structures. Additionally, Colclough is sought after for his advice to trustees on holding crypto assets. Judith Millar and Helen Ratcliffe are among the other highly-regarded members of the department.
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‘Jonathan Colclough and Judith Millar are both talented lawyers, good at collaborating in the provision of comprehensive legal advice when working in a mixed team of onshore/offshore lawyers and easy to work with.’
- 'Responsive, knowledgeable and competent.'
- 'I work with Sophie St John, who is excellent with clients, a good communicator and a calming presence.'
- 'Broadfield have great bench strength in these areas of practice. It appears to us that these lawyers all work well together/seamlessly collaborate in the best interests of their clients.'
- 'Helen Ratcliffe is truly exceptional as a technical solicitor and as a trusted client advisor. Sophie St John is a very capable pair of hands and very detail oriented.'
- 'The team are easy to deal with and have an excellent knowledge of the relevant issues private clients deal with.'
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Practice head
Hugo Smith
Other key lawyers
Helen Ratcliffe; Judith Millar; Jonathan Colclough; Sophie St John