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Flint Bishop

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Derby and surrounds

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Department Overview

Flint Bishop's Private Wealth division advises individuals, families, business owners, trustees and beneficiaries on the protection, management and transfer of wealth.

Type of work handled

  • Wills, trusts and estate planning
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Tax and succession planning
  • Court of Protection matters
  • Contentious probate and inheritance disputes
  • Family and matrimonial law

Categories of clients

  • High-net-worth individuals and families
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs
  • Trustees, executors and beneficiaries
  • Elderly and vulnerable clients
  • Landowners and farming families

Specialisations

  • Complex estate administration
  • Trusts and succession planning
  • Contentious probate and trust disputes
  • Court of Protection work
  • High-net-worth family law
  • Wealth preservation and asset protection

The department is recognised for advising on complex and high-value matters involving significant personal wealth, family businesses, trusts and multi-generational succession planning.

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Private Wealth Law - Derby and surrounds

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Flint Bishop Solicitors advises wealthy clients on private wealth issues, with a focus on wills and probate, Inheritance Tax planning, and trust and estate administration.

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Strengths

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  • Flint Bishop is personable, very knowledgeable and professional.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Flint Bishop's communications and explanations are timely, clear and thorough. We are kept up to date at all times.

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  • Flint Bishop has a personable team that is easy to get on with, but most importantly knows its stuff.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Flint Bishop is very prompt and accurate. The team explains things verbally and in writing in a straightforward manner suitable for people with no legal training.

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  • Flint Bishop provides professional and practical advice delivered by knowledgeable and friendly staff.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Claire Rudkin
    Claire Rudkin

    Claire Rudkin

    Claire Rudkin is head of wills, probate, tax and trusts at Flint Bishop. She is well regarded for her knowledge in cross-border and high-value tax planning.
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  • William Harper
    William Harper

    William Harper

    William Harper is a partner in the wills, probate, tax and trusts department. He advises private individuals on matters relating to estate administration, Inheritance Tax planning, business and personal asset management, and trusts.

    • William Harper is prompt, courteous and patient. He explains things clearly and answers questions thoughtfully.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • William Harper is helpful, clear and very personable.

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    • William Harper has excellent knowledge and he is very personable.

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    • William is always professional, pleasant and patient.

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  • Samuel Balmbra
    Samuel Balmbra

    Samuel Balmbra

    Samuel Balmbra has strong capabilities on administering estates. He has additional experience in advising on preparing wills, lasting powers of attorney and deputyship orders.

    • Samuel explains everything really well.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Samuel offers excellent support and advice.

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    • Samuel offers a friendly yet professional approach.

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  • Sundeep Sandhu
    Sundeep Sandhu

    Sundeep Sandhu

    Sundeep Sandhu advises clients on sophisticated estate planning and probate matters. Her experience includes advising on claims under the Inheritance Act 1975 and proprietary estoppel.

    • Sundeep is always approachable and very knowledgeable in this field.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Sundeep Sandhu is a very safe pair of hands who quickly understands and relays advice to clients.

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