Known for its ‘great knowledge’ and ’sensible advice’, the private wealth sector group and succession and tax team at Foot Anstey offers leading expertise across tax and succession planning, estate and rural management, and wealth inheritance. Acclaimed for her ‘outstanding’ advice, Rachel Brooks is highly sought-after among agricultural clients, landed estates, and high-net-worth individuals and advises on succession planning, tax navigation, and trust administration. Celine Lecomte brings a wealth of experience in administering family trusts and personal injury trusts and assists trustees and beneficiaries through trust restructuring, taxation, and compliance.
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Testimonials
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‘They take time to understand the "big picture" and the objectives. They can think out of the box to come up with solutions to fit the objectives.’
‘The team is really helpful, giving sensible advice without pressure in a fair and helpful manner.’
‘Great knowledge of current and forthcoming legislation, sensible advice, and a willingness to find out answers.’
‘Very efficient and on the ball to be able to assist.’
‘The advice and action from both Rachel Brooks and Carol Ward was outstanding.'
‘Rachel Brooks, Celine Lecomte, and Carol Ward stand out.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Rachel Brooks
Other key lawyers
Celine Lecomte; Carol Ward