Cripps’ offering is jointly led by Kate Arnold, who heads the firm’s private client group, and Jessica Jamieson, who leads the private wealth team in Kent. The team advises a broad spectrum of clients, including families, UK and international businesses, professionals in the legal and financial sectors, and rural estate owners. Paul Fairbairn is recognised for his expertise in advising both UK-based and international families on tax and succession matters. Clare Savory is also recommended for her expertise in succession planning, lifetime gifting, and trust arrangements, frequently involving cross-border elements.
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- 'I find the availability of the staff I have dealt with to talk and correspond with me is excellent. Ease of contact has to be the most important facility any business offers.'
- 'The team were very helpful and approachable. Taking time to explain the different steps of the probate process.'
- 'Creative solutions to inheritance issues. Having created a family trust, the worry of tax returns is dealt with smoothly by them.'
- 'Paul Fairbairn has become a true family adviser. He has taken the time to understand our family and how we work, which has led to good solutions to the challenges thrown at us by the tax regime.'
- 'The private client team comprises lawyers who have in-depth experience.'
Work highlights
Advised a high-net-worth client, non UK domiciled with a global estate valued between £500 million and £1 billion, on estate planning and international trusts. This included drafting a UK will, coordinating wills across five jurisdictions, establishing a Cayman Trust, advising on Swiss and EU succession laws, and mitigating UK tax risks, particularly in light of the upcoming 2025 non-dom tax changes.
Advised a terminally ill client on estate planning, ensuring business continuity, tax efficiency, and asset protection. This included succession planning for a company, strategic property transfers to optimise tax benefits, and flexible will drafting to accommodate upcoming legislative changes.
Advised a client on the establishment of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) as part of a complex corporate restructuring. This included ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, aligning trust structures with the broader corporate strategy, and navigating complexities related to historic trusts.
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.
Clare Savory
Practice head
Kate Arnold; Jessica Jamieson
Other key lawyers
Kate Arnold; Paul Fairbairn; Clare Savory