Wilsons' Salisbury-based private client team is highly capable of handling a diverse caseload of matters related to estate and succession planning, charitable giving, offshore trust administration, and inheritance tax mitigation. Acting for both beneficiaries and trustees, Tim Fullerlove stands out for his knowledge of cross-border and offshore tax and trust matters, and he is also well regarded for his ability to advise on tax-effective dispute settlements. Fullerlove co-heads the practice with Frances Mayne, who regularly acts as a Court of Protection deputy in mental capacity work, and Belinda Watson, who maintains close relationships with a roster of landed estate clients. Rupert Wilkinson is noted for his ability to advise entrepreneurial clients on estate planning matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team are approachable and knowledgeable. They offer practical advice and a good level of service.’

  • ‘Frances Mayne is an exceptional solicitor. She is easy to collaborate with, she is practical and sensible with her advice, and she does not shy away from difficult cases.’

  • ‘Frances Mayne's compassion and sincere personality are essential when dealing with the families of those who have suffered severe brain injuries. This, coupled with her incredible legal knowledge and practical approach, makes her the best in the business. Their support team are also to be commended for their efficient and personable approach to work.’

  • ‘Tim Fullerlove is able to provide UK legal advice on a wide range of trust and estate matters for US connected individuals. He works closely with other advisors to ensure that the advice covers all relevant topics.’

  • ‘Tim Fullerlove is friendly and engaging. His knowledge is wide ranging; I have yet to ask him a question that he could not provide an answer to.’

  • 'Personal, partner-led service.'

  • 'Rupert Wilkinson is personable, technically strong, detail oriented, and a pleasure to deal with.'

Lawyers

Practice head

Frances Mayne; Belinda Watson; Tim Fullerlove

Other key lawyers

Rupert Wilkinson; Torsten White; Jessica Broxup; Ben Smith; Christopher Bull