Irwin Mitchell‘s lifetime and estate planning team is known for ’its combination of deep industry expertise and a client-centric approach’. Clients remark that it provides ‘not only high-quality legal advice but also strategic insight’ into complex matters of estate and succession planning, asset protection, cross-jurisdictional issues, trusts, and other wealth structures for high-net-worth clients. Jessica Beddows, who is the lead partner in Birmingham, ’effectively bridges the gap between legal theory and real-world application’.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Irwin Mitchell is a household brand and you get quality solutions to legal problems.'
  • 'Even though they are such a big high-profile firm, the people behind the curtain are normal down-to-earth and thoroughly helpful.'
  • ‘This practice stands out due to its combination of deep industry expertise and a client-centric approach. By adapting to the ever-changing landscape of legal services, Irwin Mitchell provides clients with not only high-quality legal advice but also the strategic insight necessary to thrive in their respective industries or issues.’

  • ‘Jessica Beddows has effectively bridged the gap between legal theory and real-world application. Her insights into how legal decisions intersect with the broader market have been invaluable to clients, helping them navigate their legal challenges and delivering optimum solutions to clients.’

  • ‘Very experienced and knowledgeable team.'

  • ‘Victoria Upton is fantastic; great client care and legal skills. She's deeply passionate and committed to her work.'

  • 'Irwin Mitchell is a very large firm which has a national presence. It is competent in the field of probate and contentious trusts.'

  • 'Victoria Upton is fantastic; great client care and legal skills. She's deeply passionate and committed to her work. I regularly refer clients to her. I would love to see her promoted to Associate very soon!'

  • 'Irwin Mitchell benefits from being a diverse practice firm with a national presence meaning they are able to provide all-round advice to meet all of their clients' needs.'

Practice head

Jessica Beddows

Other key lawyers

Victoria Upton