Swinburne Maddison LLP continues to receive a high volume of instructions on the administration of deceased estates, while also observing a growing stream of estate planning instructions. Anna Stephenson fields an ‘exceptional knowledge base’ and is active on estate planning, administration of trusts, and inheritance tax matters. Amy Pyman is predominantly engaged in the drafting of wills and lasting powers of attorney and the administration of estates. Elizabeth Gibbison joined the practice in July 2025, and handles the full breadth of private client work for a varied client roster.
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- 'I work with Elizabeth Gibbison, who stands out for her skills. Elizabeth is warm and approachable, whilst retaining her professionalism. She can put any person at ease, helping them to solve their issues with empathy.’
- ‘Swinburne Maddison is a well-established, client-focused law firm with family values. It's due to this client-centric approach that marks them apart from others, matched with their excellent legal solutions, it makes for an enviable force!’
Work highlights
Continuing to act on behalf of a longstanding family of clients – whose assets include a £40m business – in connection with their estate planning.
Practice head
Anna Stephenson
Other key lawyers
Amy Pyman; Elizabeth Gibbison