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HCR Law

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Cambridge and surrounds

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Private Wealth Law - Cambridge and surrounds

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

HCR Hewitsons regularly advises high net worth individuals on trusts, wills and tax matters, estate administration and charities.

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Strengths

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  • The team has many individuals who are at the forefront of their sector, with decades of experience.

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  • I have never heard a bad word spoken about any of the team, only praise for the speed and quality of their advice and work. Their work is always of the highest standard.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • HCR has experts covering a wide range of areas. Their expertise, professionalism and abilities set them apart.

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  • I think they are very strong on all technical aspects of private client law. All my clients have been impressed by their service levels.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Elizabeth Davies
    Elizabeth Davies

    Elizabeth Davies

    Elizabeth Davies advises on complex trust formation and administration matters and other succession planning issues.

    • Elizabeth is extremely experienced in working with complex cases and ensuring the best results for her clients.

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  • Bernadette O'Reilly
    Bernadette O'Reilly

    Bernadette O'Reilly

    Bernadette O'Reilly advises clients on capital taxes and the establishment and administration of trusts. She is joint head of HCR Hewitsons' private client team in Cambridge.

    • Bernadette always make you feel that nothing is too small or trivial for her to help with, despite her seniority and level of expertise.

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    • Bernadette is clearly an expert in her field, but she explains things very clearly in layman's terms. She takes the time to understand what we are looking to achieve and she provides sound advice.

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  • Daniel Curtis
    Daniel Curtis

    Daniel Curtis

    Daniel Curtis is co-head of the firm's private client practice. He is engaged in inheritance and domicile issues, as well as estate planning and trusts, and regularly advises rural clients.

    • Daniel provides clear advice. Overall, he is a very impressive performer.

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    • Daniel Curtis has a sharp mind and wit. All of our mutual clients comment on his professionalism, character and approachability.

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  • Katherine Hague
    Katherine Hague

    Katherine Hague

    Katherine Hague often advises on high-value estate planning, trust and capital tax matters. She is rated highly for her client service, as well as her handling of sophisticated work. She is head of HCR Hewitsons' private wealth sector.

    • I think Katherine is an excellent lawyer and I would happily recommend any of my clients to her.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Katharine is our go-to at HCR Hewitsons. She gives her time, energy and patience to listen and decide the best outcome for the client and which of her team is best placed to provide it.

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  • Alex Hunt
    Alex Hunt

    Alex Hunt

    Alex Hunt advises on domestic and international tax and estate planning matters.

    • Alex Hunt is super smart, with a wicked eye for both detail and solutions-based advice. No question he is my go-to for international private client advice.

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    • Alex is intellectually curious and manages a high level of client contact in complex cases.

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  • Alexandra Francis
    Alexandra Francis

    Alexandra Francis

    Alexandra Francis is an associate at HCR Hewitsons' Cambridge office and regularly advises wealth clients on estate and will planning matters.

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  • Keri Rowan
    Keri Rowan

    Keri Rowan

    Keri Rowan is an associate in HCR Hewitsons' Cambridge office and regularly advises wealthy clients on wills, trusts and probate matters.

    • Her manner and charm with clients is excellent.

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