Praised as a ‘fantastic professional group of people, from top to bottom’, the private client team at Brabners LLP remains a popular choice for ultra-high-net-worth individuals for complex estate planning issues, tax planning, will drafting and probate administration. Four partners lead the group, including regional overall head Duncan Bailey, who has a broad estate planning practice, Sarah Murphy, who is well versed in will drafting and succession planning as well as Court of Protection and trusts matters, while Louise Scholes handles IHT planning, wills, trust and estate administration, and Steven Appleton focuses on estate and tax planning advice to family business owners. Mark Feeny often advises landed estate families and has expertise in family investment companies, meanwhile Amanda Bailey regularly acts as a trustee in high value estates and Rachel James is praised as ’outstanding’.
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Testimonials
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‘Trust in the quality of work delivered.’
‘Rachel James has been outstanding. Her ability to grasp the complexities of the case have been exceptional and the support provided to ensure the work is done correctly has been outstanding. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to any of my clients should the need arise.’
‘They are just a fantastic professional group of people, from top to bottom.’
‘They are all so reliable. Undertake work without undue delay, I have confidence in them. Steven Appleton, Head of Department, is just a superstar. Rachel James is very dependable, with a great demeanour'. Huzaifa Mooza is an extremely capable Associate, destined for brighter things. Hannah Lisle is a very competent Senior Associate.’
‘Excellent, joined up and professional approach to client services.’
‘The partners are technically very competent, but also take a practical approach in handling client matters. In particular, Amanda Bailey, is exceptionally competent and has a knowledge of trust and probate matters that I would highly recommend, in complex cases. Additionally, Duncan Bailey is exceptionally competent and has an excellent client handling capability, so making law easily understandable by his clients.’
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Steven Appleton
Duncan Bailey
Louise Scholes
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Amanda Bailey
Practice head
Duncan Bailey; Sarah Murphy; Louise Scholes; Steven Appleton
Other key lawyers
Mark Feeny; Amanda Bailey; Rachel James; Huzaifa Moosa; Cathryn McCorkindale; Hannah Lisle