The team at Phillips Law works closely with accountants and financial advisers to take a comprehensive approach to tax matters and estate planning work. Located in Basingstoke, the team is co-led by Sian Lias and Lisa Perry. With significant experience advising high-net-worth clients, Lias is skilled in the creation and administration of trusts, while Perry routinely handles probate matters and is particularly capable in advising clients who have estates and assets located abroad. Claire-Marie Selwood is also noted for her experience drafting and reviewing wills. Leyla Whitlingum left the firm in October 2023.
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- ‘Sian Lias is helpful, kind, and understanding.’
- ‘The tax, trusts, and probate team provide a very personable service to both their clients and professional relationships. The team at Phillips understand their field completely. They also understand and empathise with the delicate nature of the work.’
- ‘They are extremely professional, friendly and knowledgeable.’
‘In addition to being thorough, Sian Lias was very professional with excellent communication skills.’
‘Claire-Marie Selwood has been excellent in dealing with probate work. She understands the issues involved, which have been complex at times, and deals with them efficiently and with care. She is extremely helpful and understanding.’
‘The team have made myself and my family feel so supported throughout the process of dealing with the execution of an estate. They have made the experience seamless.’
‘The team is clearly committed to helping, and they are efficient!’
‘Sian Lias is very knowledgeable and explains areas of law in a straightforward way. She has a genuine empathy towards her clients and installs confidence in the advice she gives.'
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Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sian Lias; Lisa Perry
Other key lawyers
Claire-Marie Selwood; Sarah Parker