Private Wealth Law

Gillian Coverley is a highly experienced private client practitioner. She heads the firm's practice in Sheffield.

"Gillian has significant expertise and I am confident when referring to her that she has the skills to handle all of my queries."

James Laycock has expertise in contentious matters, particularly those relating to wills and trusts.

"James has a fantastic legal mind, especially with disputes and business assets."

"James Laycock is very practical, calm, and organised on strategy."

Paula Myers is well regarded for her expertise in litigation relating to private wealth. Myers heads the firm's wills, trusts and estate disputes team.

"Paula is extremely robust but also sensible. She will be pragmatic and commercial."

"Paula Myers is at the top of the market and pre-eminent in the field, one of the first on our list to refer clients to."

"Paula's got an outstanding reputation as one of the leading people in market. I would describe her as extremely robust; she takes no prisoners, but she's also sensible, pragmatic and commercial."

Thomas Wainman is a partner in the law firm's tax, trusts and estates practice. He has expertise in succession planning, asset protection and capital tax mitigation matters.

"Thomas is a talented lawyer and experienced in dealing with entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals."

Andrea Jones leads the firm's tax, trusts and estates team in Leeds.

"Andrea is truly excellent both as a solicitor and in her role in the business community and as a leader at the firm."

"I have enjoyed working with Andrea, who had excellent technical knowledge."

Katherine Wainman is an associate at Irwin Mitchell. Wainman has significant experience and expertise in technically complex estate planning work, including cross-border matters, for ultra high net worth individuals.

"Katherine Wainman is personable and knowledgeable, with an in-depth understanding of complex issues that arise throughout the process of administering an estate."

"Katherine Wainman demonstrated a clear understanding of complex issues. She translated this clearly to the client while providing reassurance."

"Kat Wainman is wise, helpful, imaginative and friendly. What more needs to be said?"

Elizabeth Gibbison is an associate in the firm's wills, trusts and estates practice. She has expertise in succession planning and estate administration matters.

"She makes clients feel relaxed. She understands them, puts them at ease and understands their current setup. Then she goes the extra mile to give specific options so they can make an informed choice."

"It was a great start to my relationship with the firm, especially with Elizabeth. I was really impressed with how friendly and approachable she is, how she explained things and built rapport."

"Elizabeth is an intelligent and incredibly personable individual. I know if I send her a client she will build trust and look after the client throughout."

"Ellie is a credit to the firm and is an exceptional lawyer in her field. I have full confidence in her when we use her for our clients and would always recommend her."

Hollie Marcham is a senior associate at Irwin Mitchell. Her work includes cross-border private client matters.

"Hollie is a good communicator who can put clients at ease. She is good at coming up with effective and unique solutions."

"Hollie Marcham is easy to open up to and has a personality that makes you feel comfortable working with her. She's really professional, really good technically and has good knowledge."

"Hollie Marcham is very good at explaining complex things in layman's terms."