Private Wealth Disputes

Bernadette Baker is head of Birketts' contentious trusts and probate practice, and regularly advises fiduciaries and private clients on trusts litigation, will challenges and Inheritance Act 1975 claims.

"Bernadette is very good. She is technical and commercial."

"Bernadette is very experienced, competent and knowledgeable as a lawyer."

Lorna Spear handles tax and succession planning, trusts and estate administration matters for wealthy clients.

"Lorna Spear is responsive, knowledgeable and customer-friendly."

Susan Young is experienced in trust matters and estate planning.

"Susan Young is outstanding and has developed into the full package. She is the best in the region in my opinion."

"Susan combines excellent technical knowledge with great interpersonal savvy as well as a wider commercial approach which makes her stand out as one of the best private client lawyers in the region."

"Her knowledge on trusts is superb and she provides her advice in a timely and concise manner. Her level of communication is first-class."

Caroline Stenner leads the firm's private client team in Cambridge and brings a vast amount of experience to succession planning matters.

Hayley Pettitt leads Birketts' private client team in Norwich and brings a vast amount of experience to will structures, estate administration and succession planning matters.

"Hayley is very good. She is knowledgeable, and has a good reputation and a good client manner."

"My clients love Hayley Pettitt. She is responsive, approachable, extremely professional and just a breath of fresh air. She is very technical and can explain things in simple terms."

Louise Long is the firm's head of private client advisory in Ipswich. She is respected by interviewees for her tax and administration expertise.

"Louise Long is first-rate in her area of Will preparation and related estate planning."

Katie Harris is a partner in Birketts' Cambridge office. Harris has extensive expertise in advising wealthy clients on succession planning, trusts and estate administration matters.

"Katie Harris has shown dedication and expertise in her knowledge. She always responds very quickly. She listens and is empathetic to my situation."

"Without Kate's support and expertise I don't think we would be as far forward with our case as we now are."

"We have been very happy with the service provided by Kate Harris. She is very approachable, knowledgeable and supportive."

Alex Hunt advises on domestic and international tax and estate planning matters.

"Alex is great. He is technical, thorough and a rising star in this sector."

"Alex Hunt is very good - technically very strong, commercial and very good with clients."