Private Wealth Law

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

Lorna Spear handles tax and succession planning, trust and estate administration matters for wealthy clients. She is also the general secretary of the National Association of Independent Administrators.

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

Susan Young is experienced in trust matters and estate planning. She also assists clients with wills, succession and tax planning, and advises on powers of attorney.

Amanda Smallcombe advises clients on probate and will disputes. She specialises in contentious Court of Protection work.

Caroline Stenner is very experienced in succession planning matters, including probate and trust disputes as well as wills and tax planning.

Claire Tenwick specialises in trust and estate planning as well as tax advice for both UK residents and non-UK residents. She also works on the restructuring of offshore trusts, expatriation, wills and the establishment of charitable organisations.

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.

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

Jessica Godfrey‑Witney specialises in succession and Inheritance Tax planning and estate administration.

Katie Emerson is a well-regarded senior associate in the Birketts team who advises on trust and estate disputes.

Michael Rowland is a legal director in Birketts' Chelmsford office. He advises on wills, trusts and succession planning.