Often advising major estates on tax management, farming agreements, and sales and acquisitions, Boodle Hatfield LLP is overseen by Natasha Hassall. Praised as ‘one of the UK’s top trust lawyers, handling even the most complex trust matters with exceptional skill’, Hassall is particularly proficient in succession planning issues. Eleanor Sepanski is another key team member.
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- 'The team has a deep understanding of trust and estate law, as well as the complexities of our business operations.'
- 'This is a top-tier practice that consistently makes clients feel valued, demonstrating a strong commitment to achieving successful outcomes. The partners, who are highly competent, collaborate effectively by pooling their strengths and knowledge. The firm is well-organised and approachable.'
- 'We work closely with Natasha Hassall, whose expertise is essential to the functioning of our business. The breadth of support she provides is invaluable.'
- 'Natasha Hassall is one of the UK's top trust lawyers, handling even the most complex trust matters with exceptional skill. She has significant experience advising on landed estates and has provided us with thoughtful and strategic guidance on devolution issues.'
- 'Natasha Hassall is excellent.'
- 'Natasha Hassall is very able, homing in quickly on the key issues and giving practical pragmatic advice, whilst ensuring legal compliance. She is a very humble team player who works well with other advisers. She seeks and finds the simplest solution available. Trusts can be a very complicated but Natasha seems to navigate through the minefield effortlessly.'
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Practice head
Natasha Hassall
Other key lawyers
Eleanor Sepanski