
Mills & Reeve LLP’s private client team is known for strategic estate planning, trusts, and succession advice, especially for family businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Andrew Playle co-leads the Yorkshire team and is widely recognised for his expertise in trusts, wills, tax issues, probate work, and family investment companies, while Ellie Milner focuses on business succession and long-term estate planning work, advising clients on protecting assets and trust administration. Rachel MacIntosh supports families on succession planning, wills, and philanthropy.
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Rachel MacIntosh
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Andrew Playle; Ellie Milner
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