The highly experienced private client department at Lanyon Bowdler is represented at every office of the firm, and is therefore able to advise clients across the whole of Shropshire, Herefordshire and North Wales. With Edward Rees, David Pugh and Karl Beckett at the helm, it is recommended for its work on trusts, estate planning and administration. It also excels in many other areas, including advising on business property relief and agricultural property relief. Neil Davies heads the Court of Protection offering, while Kevin Thomas covers estate administration.
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Testimonials
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‘I had dealings with Kate Lawson – she has been prompt and professional. A pleasure to deal with.’
‘Friendly and approachable – can ask questions and clarification without feeling silly. Responsive to emails and phone calls.’
‘Aimee Johnson helped my mum and myself deal with the legal aspects of her estate, and was always polite, courteous, and professional.’
‘A very professional service from the start. All communications were prompt and transparent.’
‘Kevin Thomas was very pleasant to deal with and has a wealth of knowledge that was very reassuring. We were able to set up a trust and amend our wills with confidence that the advice we received was based on years of experience held by Kevin.'
‘Efficient and client friendly. Prepared to go the "extra mile".’
‘We were most impressed with all aspects of the firm.'
‘David Pugh was excellent. Our overwhelming impression was the swift conclusion of our business and clarity of bills and reasonable prices charged.’
Key clients
- Thomas Evans and Gwyneth Huskins (Ada Power)
- Philip and Gillian Margaret Brown
- Administrator of George Edward Oseland
- Timothy and Carole Eades
- Philip and Fay Jones
- Ross Weston
- Philip Buttrey as Executor of the Estate of Henry James Langford
- Rosalind Boswell
Work highlights
- Prepared and executed wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney for both property & financial affairs and health & welfare for Timothy Eades and Carole Eades.
- Dealing with full administration of the estate of the Late Ada Power.
- Dealing with full administration of the intestacy of the late George Edward Oseland on behalf of his son, Mark Oseland.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Edward Rees; David Pugh; Karl Beckett
Other key lawyers
Neil Davies; Kate Lawson; Aimee Johnson; Kevin Thomas