The private wealth team at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP is one of the first ports of call for high-net-worth clients seeking assistance in wealth structuring and estate succession planning matters. The group is led by a capable trio consisting of Simon Kirkup, who aids landowning families with issues arising from the ownership of estates; David Dale, who engages closely with high-net-worth individuals and their families; and Will Bonas, who leads the Newcastle private capital group and combines prior experience as a commercial specialist with key knowledge on generational succession planning. Harriet Campbell is recommended for her lifetime planning expertise, while Elisabeth Gubb is rated for her work on estate planning.
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‘High level of expertise combined with a friendly, personal approach.’
‘Elisabeth Gubb is compassionate, patient and understanding.’
'Great team to work with, diverse range of services covering many sectors. Efficient and excellent advice.'
'Friendly and genuinely interested in our work. They feel like part of our team.'
'They are very good technically which you would expect of a firm of their calibre but apply this with common sense and a practical approach which is highly regarded by their clients. They work collaboratively with other professionals.'
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Leading partners
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Practice head
David Dale; Will Bonas; Simon Kirkup
Other key lawyers
Harriet Campbell; Elisabeth Gubb; Nadine Kilvington; Helen Tavroges