Clarion’s private wealth team in Leeds is led by Stephanie Parish, who heads the firm’s specialist private wealth practice. Gareth Marland supports the team, with a focus on estate and succession planning for farming families, and Kerri-Anne Ball is recognised for her expertise in complex trusts and estates. The team handles a broad range of private client work, acting for ultra-high and high-net-worth clients, family-owned businesses, and complex cross-border matters. The firm is known for managing some of the region’s most complex family wealth and succession issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'The individuals I have dealt with at Clarion have been very knowledgeable but also very down to earth and easy to deal with.'
- 'I have dealt with Stephanie Parish, Gareth Marland and Kerri-Anne Ball. I found them quick to respond, down to earth and they have explained things in plain language. I have found the team to be knowledgeable and approachable.'
- 'The Clarion private client team are firstly, very competent, with significant depth in experience and knowledge on all matters relating to private client legal work. The team are very welcoming and immediately put clients at ease. Their follow up is always efficient and thorough and they get the job done in a very professional and timely manner.'
- 'Steph Parish is a very confident and accomplished partner and can deliver on the most complicated of assignments with the minimum of fuss.'
- 'Kerri-Anne Ball alongside an extremely good private client knowledge has a wonderful way of communicating and dealing with clients.'
- 'Stephanie Parish and Kerri-Anne Ball have been handling our case. I find them to be caring, fast and efficient. They are very knowledgeable in their field, operate at a high standard and are friendly and approachable. No question is too big or small for them to answer and if they don't know the answer they will always go and find out and get back to us.'
Practice head
Stephanie Parish
Other key lawyers
Gareth Marland; Kerri-Anne Ball