Foot Anstey is a go-to firm for high-net-worth individuals and family-owned businesses seeking advice on on taxes and succession planning issues. The team routinely advises on matters relating to landed estates, farms, and personal injury trusts. Praised as ‘a real expert who is able to provide advice and guidance across a wide spectrum of issues’, Rachel Brooks heads up the private wealth team in Southampton. Carol Ward and Celine Lecomte are also notable members of the team; Ward has experience drafting complex wills and handling the administration of estates, while Lecomte frequently assists trustees and beneficiaries with the restructuring and regulation compliance of trusts.
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- 'Celine Lecomte is an incredibly professional person with a wealth of knowledge and experience in an ever-changing sector.'
‘The team stands out for its depth of knowledge and pragmatic approach. They take the whole picture into account to come up with imaginative solutions.’
‘Rachel Brooks leads the department. She is very personable and thorough.’
‘There are not many firms which can provide first-class personal tax, trusts and probate advice. The team in Hampshire at Foot Anstey is excellent, providing a real depth of expertise in complex matters, but also clear advice and support for clients.’
‘Rachel Brooks is a real expert. She's able to provide advice and guidance across a wide spectrum of issues. She leads a team that really shows strength and depth. Celine Lecomte is a fabulous communicator and is extremely efficient.’
'The knowledge and experience of Alison McClure is unsurpassed! A formidable professional to have in your corner!'
‘Rachel Brooks and her team are very responsive and are able to provide complex advice in an approachable manner.’
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Practice head
Rachel Brooks
Other key lawyers
Carol Ward; Celine Lecomte; Alison McClure