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Buckles Law

Private Wealth Disputes

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : East Anglia


Buckles Law

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Private Wealth Disputes - East Anglia

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What the Team is Known For
Buckles is a leading firm in the Peterborough area for private client services, including cross-border advice relating to France, Italy and Spain.
Strengths

Buckles offers a range of specialists and they collaborate, which allows them to offer assistance in complex cases.

The staff at Buckles are very switched on, and they are very quick and responsive at answering any queries. Buckles handle complex and sophisticated matters well.

I found them to be hugely conscientious, intelligent and dedicated private client solicitors. The team are agile and knowledgeable.

Buckles have consistently impressed me with their dedication to providing exceptional legal services and their client-focused approach.

The Buckles private client team are highly experienced. I have been impressed with all the members of the team that I have dealt with.

Notable practitioners
Duncan Jackson

Duncan Jackson is the firm's chief executive. His client work includes advising wealthy individuals and families on Inheritance Tax and trusts.

Duncan Jackson is a very experienced and knowledgeable adviser.

Duncan has a strong legal and business mind, and is approachable.


Paul Branch
Paul Branch represents clients involved in property disputes, as well as contentious probate and trusts matters.

Paul Branch is marvellous. I love Paul - he is very good mediator and brings that to bear in terms of negotiations for clients.


Sarah Westwood

Sarah Westwood leads Buckles' estate administration practice and is an expert in handling complex probate matters.

Sarah is an excellent and very approachable lawyer with a pleasant but highly professional style. I have no hesitation in introducing her to my clients.

Sarah has always had the ability to make clients feel at ease from the initial introduction and through the legal journey, providing clarity for them along the way.

Sarah is a trusted referral for our clients in the Stamford area.


Stephen Duffy
Stephen Duffy handles matters concerning wills, trusts and tax for wealthy individuals and families.

He is very personable and is able to explain complex issues well in a language clients can understand.

Stephen combines deep expertise with an approachable, professional manner. His dedication to continuous improvement ensures that clients and colleagues benefit from the highest standards of service.


Alex Burch

Alex Burch is a senior associate at Buckles and routinely advises clients on contentious probate and trust dispute matters.

Alex is pragmatic and straightforward.


Sara-Rose Whitehead

Sara-Rose Whitehead works with her clients to prepare powers of attorney, write wills, plan around inheritance tax, and set up and manage trusts. She is head of the estate planning team at Buckles.

Sara-Rose Welch has excellent client service with good knowledge and a great manner with clients.

Sara-Rose offers strong knowledge and ability, and she is very easy to deal with.

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