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Private Wealth Law - Reading and surrounds
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

The team at Blandy & Blandy has a long-standing reputation for the strength of its private client work. The lawyers advise on high-value estate administration and provide a range of planning advice for high net worth clients.

Strengths

"Blandy & Blandy are a full-service practice. Their responsiveness and communication are excellent."

"I have always found their technical knowledge and ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters first class."

"Their communication is excellent. The lawyers are professional and thorough."

Notable Practitioners

Graham Benwell is a senior practitioner and consultant to the team. He has considerable experience advising private clients on a range of matters, including trust administration. "We have always been delighted with Graham's advice and work." "Graham is extremely experienced and is a pleasure to work with."

Jonathan Gater advises private clients on wills, estate administration and trusts. "I find Jonathan personable, knowledgeable, up to date and proactive, always offering real life advice." "Technically his ability is superb, and his manner with clients in making the complex easily digestible is greatly appreciated." "Jonathan can pull a team together around him while keeping one key contact."

Angela Bowman is a private client lawyer with experience drawing on estate administration, 1975 Act claims and proprietary estoppel. She is particularly well regarded for her work with charities. "Angela provides us with very thorough and clear advice at every stage. We really appreciate her skills dealing with matters involving lay people while ensuring our interests are protected." "Angela explains the law clearly and succinctly, providing practical and pragmatic guidance to assist in our decision-making. She is also a strong advocate for our interests while remaining courteous." "Angela is approachable, friendly and highly recommended within the charity sector. She is a well-thought-of solicitor with many years of experience and knowledge."

Caroline Casagranda is an experienced practitioner in high-value estate administration matters, particularly wills and LPAs. She is well regarded in the Reading area. "Caroline is personable, professional, calm and very capable." "Caroline is a highly competent professional with a very amiable character and always works to achieve the best outcome." "Caroline understands complexities for the clients and how to get things done with them because of her openness."

Elizabeth Short is a partner in the private client team working on complex estate administration matters and inheritance planning. "Elizabeth always goes an extra mile for her clients, and like all of the Blandys team, we love working with her." "I have always found Elizabeth to be very easy to work with, very client-focused and knowledgeable." "I have dealt with Elizabeth on a few occasions and always found her to be very professional and knowledgeable."

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Private Wealth Law

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Graham Benwell
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Caroline Casagranda
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Elizabeth Short
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