Irwin Mitchell’s private client advisory team combines substantial regional scale with a broad tax, trusts and estate planning practice across Leeds and Sheffield. National head Andrea Jones is particularly active in succession planning for high-net-worth families, business owners, lottery winners and claimants receiving high-value damages awards. Sheffield head Emma McCann advises on estate planning, elderly and vulnerable client matters, and charity-linked legacy work. Thomas Wainman focuses on entrepreneurs, family businesses, landed estates and capital tax planning, while Katherine Wainman adds further strength in rural, landed estate and cross-border succession matters. Hollie Marcham is noted for tax, succession and wealth planning, including complex estates and statutory Will applications.
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- Cancer Research UK
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Stroke Association
- Finders
- Santander UK
Work highlights
Advising Macmillan Cancer Support supporters on wills and legacy planning raising many millions of pounds of legacies for the charity.
Supporting Santander’s vulnerable customers with provisions of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate administration advice.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Andrea Jones; Emma McCann; Thomas Wainman
Other key lawyers
Katherine Wainman; Hollie Marcham