Under the leadership of Debbie Gale, the private client team at TLT is very active in trusteeship matters, advising on the creation and administration of a large portfolio of family and charitable trusts often involving multi-jurisdictional business and property holdings. Tax advice in connection with high-value charitable donations and gifts represents another cornerstone of the practice, as does mental capacity work through the Court of Protection, for which Sarah Pitman serves as a key contact. Former practice co-head Claire Johnson left the firm in July 2023.
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‘Always professional and friendly.’
‘Debbie Gale is an excellent lawyer with a strong team around her.’
‘Lisa Whelan has been our point of contact for some time now, and as a family, we have found her approachable and very friendly. As the matter she is dealing with is family-oriented, she always takes an interest in our family. Her work is always on time with full explanations given. Lisa is a joy to work with and very professional.’
‘I've found working with TLT to be a smooth and stressless process in the face of stressful situations. The advice is clear, easy to digest and personalised.'
‘Debbie Gale has excellent legal knowledge.’
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Debbie Gale
Other key lawyers
Sarah Pitman; Kate Ward, Stewart Jordan; Lisa Whelan; Caroline Fletcher