Wansbroughs provides advice on a broad range of matters, from trust and estate management to Court of Protection cases. In 2024 the firm also created a specialist agriculture and landed estates team, led by Alan Ciechan. Anna Wensley Stock heads up the private client team and is adept at handling international estate and succession planning, and family trust issues. Kathryn Smith Cowap and Emily Anderson often advise high-net worth clients, while Thomas Britten’s practice encompasses estate administrations, trust creations, will preparations and Lasting Power of Attorney applications. Britten was promoted to partner in May 2024.
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- ‘Wansbroughs is forward-looking and friendly. They manage to combine a very professional look and feel, with a friendly and modern approach. There is a good gender mix which I think is significant in the balance of what they offer. I find them a real pleasure to work with.'
‘Kathryn Smith-Cowap is extremely bright and hard-working, and she always completes the work to a high standard, no matter how complex. I feel confident being able to refer clients to her, knowing that they will not be let down. ’
‘The team at Wansbroughs work closely and collaboratively, referring specialist colleagues when needed, and sharing work load with junior colleagues when appropriate. Our clients feel in safe hands when working with Wansbroughs.’
‘Anna Wensley Stock continues to exceed our expectations as an extremely knowledgeable, thorough and responsive solicitor. She is efficient in her work, and produces measured, balanced and concise responses when clients ask for advice.’
‘Anna Wensley Stock is truly excellent. She is incredibly responsive, technically brilliant and very personable. It was a pleasure working with her, and we have recommended her time and time again. ’
‘Kathryn Smith Cowap always receives specific mentions from clients i recommend. She is always willing to help and, even if not her area of expertise, will find somone who can help.’
‘Anna Wensley-Stock is extremely knowledgeable in her field, highly regarded by us and clients and also an approachable and friendly individual to deal with.
‘Kathryn Smith-Cowap is a stand-out intellect and also clear and precise in her advice. She also has a natural warmth which goes hand in hand with her legal expertise. It is also clear that she is rigorous but supportive with her team and colleagues. She is a pleasure to deal with.’
'Kathryn Smith Cowap is professionalism personified. She is very responsive and manages the most anxious or frustrated clients with ease. Her deftness with clients means they are able to understand and consider complex advice.'
'The team gives sound, commercial, and practical advice to clients no matter how complex the issues. They manage delicate clients and complex cases with ease. Their experience and confidence shows in the measured but firm positions they take.'
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anna Wensley Stock
Other key lawyers
Alan Ciechan; Kathryn Smith Cowap; Emily Anderson; Thomas Britten