Chambers Review
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Private Wealth Law - Somerset
What the Team is Known For
Clarke Willmott is experienced in complex and often international trust matters, estate planning, and wills and probate.
Strengths
Clarke Willmott have good strategic competence, effectiveness and very good leadership. They have good financial awareness and knowledge with a clear understanding of how to implement a plan.
Clarke Willmott have a depth of knowledge that provides a degree of confidence both in the process and in delivering the outcome in a timely manner.
Clarke Willmott has extensive experience and an in-depth, technical, up-to-date knowledge of the law, resulting in an efficient and prompt service.
Notable practitioners
Bonita Walters is a private wealth law practitioner and lead partner for the firm's contentious trusts and probates team. She is engaged in high-value disputes, has international experience, and is highly regarded by clients and barristers.
Bonita is always really on top of the detail and communicates well.
Bonita is always very sensible and easy to work with.
Bonita is a real leader in the contentious probate field. She is a tough and no-nonsense litigator.
David Maddock is experienced in complex and high-value private client work, including tax planning, wills and estates planning, and succession structures.
David Maddock is a true leader in his field.
Tom Chiffers is a partner in the private capital team at Clarke Willmott specialising in tax advice for agricultural families, businesses and private individuals. He is experienced in Inheritance Tax and succession planning.
Tom is excellent to have around the table. He is cool, calm and collected when there are challenging family dynamics. Tom's vast knowledge and professionalism are a real asset.
Tom has comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the law and wide experience of estate planning.
Jacqui Lazare advises wealthy clients on matters including estate administration and tax planning, as well as advising charities.
Jacqui Lazare is the dictionary definition of sophistication and competence.
Emily Jenkins is a senior associate at Clarke Willmott and has expertise in trust disputes.
Emily Jenkins is a very talented lawyer.