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HCR Law

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Cambridge and surrounds

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HCR Law

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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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  • They deal with matters efficiently and with empathy.

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  • The team are courteous, efficient, professional and helpful.

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  • They are approachable, friendly and able to easily explain complex concepts to clients in simple terms.

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Notable Practitioners

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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 head of HCR Hewitsons' private client team in Cambridge.

    • Bernadette O'Reilly is clearly very experienced and very helpful.

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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 greatly reassuring to clients.

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  • Daniel Curtis
    Daniel Curtis

    Daniel Curtis

    Daniel Curtis is co-head of HCR'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 has consistently provided clear, balanced, excellent advice, with great patience in dealing with the clients throughout the whole process.

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    • Technical knowledge, commercial awareness and client manner are at the forefront of his advisory strengths.

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    • Daniel has the depth of knowledge to cover complex issues with a personal touch to explain them simply.

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  • Joanna Baker
    Joanna Baker

    Joanna Baker

    Joanna Baker is an experienced private wealth disputes specialist. She advises executors and beneficiaries in a range of disputes including Inheritance Act claims, proprietary estoppel and contentious probate matters.

    • Joanna is a true asset to HCR's team. Her client service is fantastic. She is extremely sensible when dealing with matters, which is always to the benefit of her clients.

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    • Joanna Baker is really fantastic. She is also really good with the client; she's really calm, explains everything well and has a good manner. She is really experienced and knows this area very well.

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    • Joanna brings years of experience and she is very able to put clients at ease.

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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.

    • Katherine is very responsive to clients, able to explain issues clearly and sympathetic to their wider issues and goals.

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    • Katherine has exceptional personal skills in dealing with her clients.

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  • Alex Hunt
    Alex Hunt

    Alex Hunt

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

    • Alex is strong technically and clear and confident advising on private wealth disputes.

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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.

    • Alex Francis is extremely able and takes everything in her stride. It has been great to have her guide us through this process.

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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.

    • Keri is very efficient and kind.

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    • Keri has excellent personal skills, and clients warm to her easily. She is great at listening to clients and taking the time to understand their situations, and can clearly and articulately find solutions.

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Cambridge and surrounds

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