Drawing on support from its litigation, tax and corporate teams, Birketts LLP provides integrated advice on complex estate, trust and tax matters, with particular strength in multi-jurisdictional planning, landed estates, family business succession and issues involving non-resident or non-domiciled clients. Jack Royall and Louise Long co-lead the firm-wide private client department, while Susan Young oversees the Chelmsford team. Young specialises in estate planning, trust and will preparation, and the administration of estates, including those with assets located abroad. The ‘very supportive’ Micky Rowland focuses on tax and succession planning, frequently advising on the preparation of wills and trusts, inheritance tax, and the structuring of lifetime gifts.
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‘The Birkett's team are represented by a cross section of talented and knowledgeable individuals who are able to use the breadth of their company's offering to assist clients in all matters.’
‘The individuals I work with are very personable and able to explain their roles and the work they are doing in simple terms so that clients fully understand what is going on. I value this as it is sometimes difficult to recommend a firm if you can't be confident that your clients will receive the same level of service they have come to expect from you personally.’
‘Friendly, approachable staff, quick responses to emails, regular updates, clear billing.’
‘Katie Gibson Green has provided excellent service. She explains things clearly and is friendly and approachable. She responds to emails and other requests promptly and efficiently.’
‘Listens to your needs and requirements and then gives you the best solution for your requirements.’
‘Dealt with Micky Rowland - Very supportive, available to speak to or calls you back quickly, keeps you updated, explains things so that I fully understood it and was very helpful.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Katie Gibson-Green
Practice head
Susan Young; Jack Royall; Louise Long
Other key lawyers
Katie Gibson Green; Micky Rowland