Meridian Private Client Solicitors Limited, based Little Packington, is a specialist non-contentious private client firm that has ‘great knowledge of the law and the intricacies that surround it’. Key partner Jon Croxford leads the private client group, while Natasha Smith takes the lead on tax matters, and Eamonn Daly handles tax planning, wealth succession, and asset protection for high and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Executors of complex estates, and UK-based trustees often seek out Peter Gate, who leads the estate planning group. Senior tax manager Jordan Jackson specialises in HMRC disclosure, investigations and compliance work.
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Testimonials
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‘Eamonn Daly is knowledgeable and approachable and has provided excellent support to us as new Trustees who are learning the system. He is very responsive and steps in proactively when needed.’
‘The key reason Meridian works so well as a practice is because at every level the staff know what is going on with a client and how to support them as well as each other.'
‘In our case, the teamwork between Jen Morries and Kim Virk has ensured we always receive swift responses to our inquiries and work is carried out with haste. Meridian also encourage use of the wider team to help backup the advice being given, which fills me as the client with confidence.'
‘The team is used to handling larger and more complex issues. Their experience is evident and reassuring. Their availability and response times are first-rate.’
‘The team has great knowledge of the law and the intricacies that surround it. They really take the time to understand the background to the issues and find proactive solutions that work for all parties.’
‘Vicki Bennett and Kate Anderson are incredibly attentive, responsive and compassionate; needed in times of emotional upheaval such as the loss of a loved one. They have skilfully navigated me through complex areas of probate law, saving me valuable time, explaining key principles in a simple, understandable way. They have answered queries efficiently and effectively and supported on matters wider than simple estate management.’
Work highlights
Providing a family office service for an UNHW UK resident foreign national family including estate/tax planning, tax compliance, onshore/offshore cash management and property advice.
Advised individual/trustee shareholders and their companies on CGT, IHT, income tax, stamp duty, SDLT, corporation tax and trust law consequences of merging £26m of property investment and trading activities.
Advising beneficiaries of a high-value offshore trust structure on planning options following the non-dom changes negatively impacting their own UK tax and the trusts’ IHT positions from April 2025.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Eamonn Daly
Practice head
Jon Croxford
Other key lawyers
Eamonn Daly; Natasha Smith; Jordan Jackson; Jennifer Morries; Kim Virk; Vicki Bennett; Kate Anderson; Peter Gate