Under the ‘astute leadership’ of Jonathan Shankland, the team at Weightmans LLP is ’driven by a client-centric approach and a commitment to providing sophisticated, personalised legal solutions’. The ‘smart and insightful’ Shankland advises royal families, sports and media celebrities, as well as household names in the corporate world. Patrick Malone has particular expertise in complex estate administration, while Caroline Doyle has strong connections with accountancy firms and wealth managers. Joshua Ryan has a particular focus on working with wealthy individuals and families with a connection to the US or to France. Also recommended is Polly Wesson who regularly works with ultra-high-net-worth clients.
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Testimonials
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‘I mostly deal with Jonathan Shankland and I believe he is one of the leaders in the field of personal tax, estate planning etc. I am happy to take his advice. I enjoy his enthusiasm.’
‘Jon Shankland and Joshua Ryan have continued to provide a helpful, responsive and commercial approach to the work they have done for me. They have strong communication and practice management skills and have a practical approach to problem-solving.’
‘Jonathan Shankland is a standout individual in the area of international private wealth advice. Always very impressive.’
‘The strength of Weightmans lies in its exceptional team. Each member brings a unique blend of skills, experience, and dedication that contributes to the firm's overall success. What truly distinguishes them is their unwavering commitment to understanding each client's individual needs and crafting tailored strategies that align with their specific goals and aspirations.'
- 'Jon's visionary leadership and profound legal acumen are the cornerstones of the firm's success. His strategic thinking, client-centric approach, and unwavering commitment to excellence inspire the entire team. He is a highly sought-after advisor.'
- 'Caroline Doyle's exceptional organisational skills and strategic insight make her an invaluable asset to the firm. She plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the practice and in developing innovative strategies for growth and client service.'
Key clients
- Lemon Pepper Holdings (Trading as Wingstop UK)
- Ocorian Group
- The Oliver Colman Estate (Colman’s Mustard)
- Goldman Sachs
- HFMC Wealth – Gillian Harwood
Work highlights
Acting for the three founding members of Lemon & Pepper Holdings Trading as Wingstop UK in their tax and estate planning on the £500m sale of their UK and European franchise of the Wingstop Group.
Dealing with the administration of The Estate of Margaret Gunst deceased with central London prime commercial property and including the sale of the world-renowned Chinese ‘Dragon Vase’.
Acting in the global estate planning for an artist and advising on his global portfolio and succession planning in the considerable millions.
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Practice head
Jonathan Shankland
Other key lawyers
Patrick Malone; Caroline Doye; Joshua Ryan; Polly Wesson; Naomi Woods