Harrison Clark Rickerbys’ team often acts for professional service firms, namely accountants, stock brokers and financial advisers, as well as vulnerable clients. Alex Taylor spearheads the practice and is an expert in complex tax planning, trust and estate administration matters, in addition to advising on matters concerning cross-border estates. Phillipa Bruce-Kerr is well-versed in Court of Protection matters and specialises in care funding issues and matters relating to the Mental Capacity Act. Tom Murphy-Kirkhope and Niamh McAlonan routinely advise on will preparation, estate and tax planning mandates. Lauren McGurk leads the firm’s team dedicated to assisting vulnerable people.
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‘The team at Harrison Clark Rickerby naturally and usually delivers above expectations. Having used HCR for a number of years, delivering above expectations should be a tall order, but it seems to me to happen every time. They are skilled at understanding your questions and exploring the depth of the question and your concerns. The advice is clear, concise and full of depth.'
- 'I have used a number of law firms, both larger and smaller, they are big enough to have the experience to deliver, but small enough to care.'
- 'I would have no hesitation in recommending Harrison Clark Rickerbys.’
‘Tom Murphy-Kirkhope is engaging, knowledgeable and delivers.'
- 'Tom Murphy-Kirkhope ensures he understands your aims, interprets them, meets to reinforce that both parties are working on the same page and then delivers. He has an able team who supports this process and who ensure support is never far away.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alex Taylor
Other key lawyers
Phillipa Bruce-Kerr; Tom Murphy-Kirkhope; Niamh McAlonan; Lauren McGurk