Birketts LLP is vastly experienced in advising high-net-worth individuals and families on succession planning advice and tax relief. The practice, which is praised for its ‘legal knowledge, support, and experience’ is jointly overseen by Bernadette Baker and Amanda Smallcombe. Baker is highly proficient in estate administration disputes, trust claims, and professional negligence claims surrounding advice relating to wills, trusts, and estates, while Smallcombe’s broad caseload encompasses Court of Protection matters, proprietary estoppel issues, and challenges to a wills validity. Other key members of the team include Sharon Bell and Jenny Howe.
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Testimonials
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- 'Amanda Smallcombe is incredible. A very approachable and extremely knowledgeable litigator.'
- 'Amanda Smallcombe has a strong background, but is sensible and pragmatic in negotiations. These skills are repeated in other team members including Jenny Howe.'
Practice head
Bernadette Baker: Amanda Smallcombe
Other key lawyers
Sharon Bell: Jenny Howe