Described as ‘personable, friendly and client centric', Kuit Steinart Levy LLP primarily advises business and property owners, as well as their families, on the full range of tax and estate planning matters. The group has specialist knowledge handling matters involving tax investigations, personal injury trusts, and cross-border assets. Practice head Paul Bricknell in Manchester has particular expertise in succession planning for family businesses, family investment companies, and employee ownership trusts. The group also includes Graham Wood, ’whose knowledge and experience in the field of taxation is impressive‘, tax and estate planning specialist Lauren Clyne, and the ’exceptionally good' Elaine Roche, who advises on a broad range of issues relating to wills and tax structuring, as well as assisting families on trusts and estate administration. Tasoula Addison, who advises high-net-worth clients on complex estate work, is also a key contact.
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‘A well-run team that is personable, friendly and client centric. The firm represents good value on a fee basis.’
‘Elaine Roche is exceptionally good; efficient, timely and organised, she puts client service at the forefront of everything.’
‘A very accessible and knowledgeable team which keeps up to date with current developments.’
‘Working with Graham Wood is a real pleasure, as his knowledge and experience in the field of taxation is impressive.’
‘The team work collaboratively with immense efficiency across the multiple disciplines within the firm. This carries over to collaborations with external parties to ensure that clients receive a complete and robust service.’
‘Both Graham Wood and David Chambers provide a great depth of knowledge in their field and are able to communicate this across all levels of understanding in a clear and concise manner with a warmth and approachability.’
'Great people who do what they say and a great combination of being technical and really good communicators.'
'Trust, technical expertise, and people skills.'
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Practice head
Paul Bricknell
Other key lawyers
Graham Wood; Lauren Clyne; Elaine Roche; Tasoula Addison; David Chambers