High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Manchester and surrounds
Ranked Individuals
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When it comes to your personal affairs, it’s important to take clear, precise and practical legal advice. Our advisors are experienced in breaking down and explaining complex legal situations in clear terms, empowering you to make informed and strategic decisions about your life, estate and future.
We’re trusted to provide tailored support to a vast range of individuals, families, business owners and trustees — including those of high-net-worth — as well as charities on all manner of private client matters including contentious probate, trusts, family issues, residential conveyancing, wealth management, succession planning and tax and estate planning.
Whatever your needs, assets or personal situation, our experts will listen to you and provide friendly, pragmatic advice. While we have offices in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Leeds and Lancashire, we can work with you wherever you’re located.
Our private client team forms part of our extensive Brabners Personal offering, which brings together the very best in personal legal guidance to help you plan and protect your future.
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Brabners' private client lawyers in Manchester and Liverpool offer clients high-quality advice on domestic and cross-border estate administration, tax planning, trust matters and Court of Protection cases.
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They have a team of experienced partners who bring a wealth of knowledge to attack complex matters.
Brabners has an excellent quality array of staff at all levels.
The team demonstrated strong expertise and handled the matter effectively, providing clear guidance throughout.
Brabners have exceptional technical knowledge and great personal skills.
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Duncan Bailey leads the private client practice at Brabners and advises clients on estate planning, tax matters, trusts and powers of attorney.
Duncan is excellent. He is personable and approachable.
Duncan is always excellent to deal with, highly knowledgeable, approachable and efficient.
Louise Scholes leads Brabners' Liverpool private client team. Scholes's expertise covers all aspects of private wealth law, from succession planning to trusts.
Louise has a fantastic way with clients.
Louise is very easy to work with and a very good communicator.
Steve Appleton is head of Brabners' private client team in Manchester. He advises on tax and estates for high net worth individuals and families.
Steve is very good with clients.
Rachel Talbot regularly assists clients with estate planning and administration matters, including business succession planning.
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Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: Liverpool and surrounds
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Practice area: Private Wealth Law
Location: Manchester and surrounds
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