Principally focused on inheritance and trusts disputes, Birketts LLP’s broad client roster encompasses ultra-high-net-worth individuals, charities, and family businesses. Bernadette Baker is highly experienced in Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims, while Amanda Smallcombe is geared to handle the removal and replacement of executors and trustees. Sharon Bell is highly knowledgeable of trust disputes, Jenny Howe is often engaged in estate administrations, and Rachel Leech is a trusts expert.
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- They work closely with their non-contentious colleagues to provide a fully joined-up service.
- Breadth and depth of experience, knowledge, and range of work they can take on.
- Sharon Bell is exceptional - she understands people and has a very commercial view which assists in ensuring clients get the best outcomes.
- Sharon Bell is a very knowledgeable partner in this area and works hard to achieve the best result for her clients.
- I have worked with both Bernadette Baker and Barny Croft- both are outstanding. Sharon Bell has bountiful emotional intelligence and her clients adore her.
- The contentious trust and probate team at Birketts is a pleasure to deal with - they are one of the largest teams in the country and have significant experience. Barny Croft joining as a partner is a real highlight.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Bernadette Baker; Amanda Smallcombe; Kate Harris; Barny Croft
Other key lawyers
Sharon Bell; Jenny Howe; Rachel Leech