England - South East • Private client
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Personal tax, trusts and probate: Thames Valley, Berks, Oxon, M4/M40

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Irwin Mitchell

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Counting financial advisers as well as a range of high-net-worth individuals on its client roster, Irwin Mitchell is regularly entrusted to assist clients with wealth and succession planning, Court of Protection applications and estate administration. Sarah Phillips helms the practice, bolstering the practice with her expertise in advising financial planners and accountants on the legal and tax elements of estate planning. Sarah Paton is noted for her ability to assist clients with complex wills and trusts, while Stewart Stretton-Hill‘s expertise encompasses advising those with diminished mental and physical capacity.

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  • ‘The team have been so supportive and kind, at a time when we as a family felt vulnerable. Even though they are essentially professionals doing a job, we were never made to feel like that. They were extremely professional, but kind.’

  • ‘We have worked predominantly with Sarah Paton. She has explained things very clearly and in ways we can easily understand.'

  • 'Sarah Paton's standout qualities are her patience and her kindness. She has been very patient in what is quite a complicated situation and has always explained things to us in a way we can understand. She has also been incredibly kind and empathetic at a very difficult time in our family.’

  • ‘Easy to contact, clear terms issued before undertaking works.’

  • ‘Delivered easily understood responses to queries. Understood the reasons for asking and provided clear advice.’

  • ‘Sarah Paton is very capable and knowledgeable. Would have no hesitation in recommending.’

  • ‘I have found everyone that I have encountered at Irwin Mitchell to be knowledgeable, friendly and always willing to offer helpful advice and information. Stewart Stretton-Hill has taken time to discuss individual client scenarios and offered information on how and where he or the broader company can help.'

Lawyers

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

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sarah Phillips

Other key lawyers

Sarah Paton, Stewart Stretton-Hill