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HCR Law

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Cheltenham and surrounds

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HCR Law

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Private Wealth Law - Cheltenham and surrounds

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

HCR Law offers a solid private wealth law practice advising on estate and trust administration and care planning, as well as wills, probates and LPAs.

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Strengths

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  • The team at HCR Law are very approachable, responsive, highly technical, and empathetic when dealing with vulnerable clients. They are excellent in their field.

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  • HCR Law has very strong tax, trusts and succession teams. They are well established and highly regarded in Cheltenham.

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  • HCR Law are generally very personable, knowledgeable, efficient and contactable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Hartley
    Mark Hartley

    Mark Hartley

    Mark Hartley is a private wealth law practitioner with experience in estate planning and administration work. Hartley is well regarded and specialises in complex tax planning issues, including advising on multi-jurisdictional assets as well as agricultural and business property relief. Hartley's consultation is sought out by a steady client base.

    • Mark is a super respected practitioner. He is known for being technical and having really strong client relationships.

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  • Alex Taylor
    Alex Taylor

    Alex Taylor

    Alex Taylor is a partner and the head of HCR Law's Cheltenham-based private client team. He is experienced in tax planning, wills and probate. He regularly advises business owners regarding their estates.

    • Alex is a really clever guy and is hugely respected.

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    • Alex provides excellent advice and explains it in a clear, concise way, keeping to timescales with excellent communication.

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    • Alex has a strong market presence, is strong technically and is very well regarded in this practice area.

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  • Phillipa Bruce-Kerr
    Phillipa Bruce-Kerr

    Phillipa Bruce-Kerr

    Phillipa Bruce-Kerr is a private client lawyer who is also part of HCR Law's specialist older and vulnerable clients team, handling a wide range of Court of Protection matters. Bruce-Kerr supports clients and families navigating a range of complex issues, including care funding and the Mental Capacity Act.

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  • Tom Murphy-Kirkhope
    Tom Murphy-Kirkhope

    Tom Murphy-Kirkhope

    Tom Murphy-Kirkhope is an estate planning lawyer in HCR Law's Cheltenham office who advises clients on estate administration, tax advice, and wills and probate.

    • My impression is that Tom is a very capable, sensible, safe pair of hands.

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