Described as a ‘highly professional firm with a first-class reputation’, Blake Morgan LLP offers a broad range of tax and succession planning services, including advising on foreign assets that are located outside the UK. Spearheading the team in Southampton, Paula Shea has two decades of experience advising high-net-worth individuals on wills and taxes. Darren Price and Jonathan Sleep are also integral members of the team; Price routinely acts for trustees, executors, and beneficiaries and handles matters relating to asset protection issues, trusts and the administration of estates, while Sleep is an expert in handling will and inheritance disputes.
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‘The team is led by partner Paula Shea whose experience and expertise ensure her clients receive the best advice.’
‘Blake Morgan is a highly professional firm with a first-class reputation.’
‘They are very professional, reliable, and responsive.’
‘They offer a very high standard of technical advice in complex areas like tax regimes and the effectiveness of trusts.’
'The most helpful and impressive thing about Jonathan Sleep is how easy it is to contact him, and the prompt nature of his responses to any questions.'
‘The service, advice, and invaluable support that Jonathan Sleep gives his clients on all occasions is exceptional. He is always readily available. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending anyone to use Jonathan and his colleagues to give advice on his specialist areas of expertise.’
'Jonathan Sleep is an excellent and highly knowledgeable lawyer. He is also a kind, patient, and caring gentleman who is a pleasure to deal with.'
'Paula Shea is kind, friendly, and provides the right mix of empathy and professionalism needed.’
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
Paula Shea
Other key lawyers
Darren Price; Jonathan Sleep; Simon Treherne