Praised as ‘friendly, approachable and personable’, the private client team at B P Collins LLP houses a team of experts across a broad portfolio of matters in this space, including wills, probates, estate administration, inheritance tax, and trusts, exhibiting particular expertise with high and ultra-high-net-worth clients. This is exemplified by practice head Lucy Wood, who draws on her extensive experience in this field to advise individuals and families, with a focus on estate planning, trusts, and structuring multi-generational wealth. Estate planning specialist Emma Hurrell works closely with national and international clients to advise on portfolios of investments and taxable gifts, while Dominic Ibbs is a key port of call for trustees and beneficiaries, notably in cases involving estates in foreign jurisdictions. Adept in probate matters, Sharon Heselton frequently handles complex estate matters and Naadim Shamji is noted for his work with C-Suite executives and business owners.
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Testimonials
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‘Approachability, knowledge and willingness to work with you on a solution.'
‘Carol Harrigan has quick turnaround of emails, queries, etc.'
‘Lucy Wood and Sharon Heselton offer an excellent service.'
'Diverse team with different specialism. We have worked with most of the team and found them to be highly organised and efficient with strong technical knowledge.'
'Lucy Wood leads the team with a fantastic awareness of the commerciality of the team and the promotion of this within the local area and with industry professionals. She is only too happy to talk at events on a variety of topics.'
'Emma Hurrell has been a great addition to the Partners leading the private client team. She has an easy going nature with a sharp mind and ability to communicate with a wide variety of clients and professionals.'
'Sharon Heselton is extremely organised and thorough and keeps clients up to date on progress and delays. She is forward in promoting the introduction of other professionals where appropriate.'
'Naadim Shamji has grown within the team and has a particularly high degree of technical and industry knowledge. Like the rest of the team, he works well with other professionals and is happy making introductions where it is in the client's interest.'
'It is the only firm we use because we have always been more than satisfied with their service.'
'Prompt attention to any work required. The team is technically very competent.'
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Practice head
Lucy Wood
Other key lawyers
Emma Hurrell; Dominic Ibbs; Sharon Heselton; Naadim Shamji; Carol Harrigan