Private Wealth Law - Darlington and surrounds
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Darlington-based Latimer Hinks advises a broad range of high net worth clients on matters relating to trust and estate planning.
Strengths
Latimer Hinks has excellent client service: quick to respond via email or phone and always willing to go the extra mile and research any area that might present a problem.
Latimer Hinks have a wealth of expertise and a friendly, personal service.
Latimer Hinks' high-quality work is delivered with clarity, compassion and warmth. I understood what was happening at every stage and was working with a fellow human rather than a corporate entity.
What distinguishes Latimer Hinks is their approachability and willingness to really listen. The firm communicates in a way that ordinary people can understand, rather than just legalese.
Notable practitioners
Elizabeth Armstrong is the managing director of Latimer Hinks. Armstrong is also a well-regarded private client lawyer with a strong track record in estate planning and administration matters.
Elizabeth is very knowledgeable. She is prepared to work long hours to ensure accurate and timely advice.
Elizabeth has excellent client care and communication, clear explanations and understanding of our requirements. She manages expectations and has a good knowledge of her specialism.
Elizabeth listens to the desired solution and finds a way to make it happen.
Gillian Ibbotson is a private client partner at Latimer Hinks. She advises clients on a range of matters, such as farming partnership issues.
Gillian is knowledgeable and has impressed me with her ability to advise the clients on all aspects of the case.
Gillian is kind, tactful, efficient and effective.
Gillian was exemplary. She is knowledgeable and delivered excellent work at a difficult time. Her manner is kind and compassionate, with a clear communication style - explaining complex matters in plain language and with great patience.
Jennifer Quayle is a partner at Latimer Hinks and a specialist in private client matters. Quayle handles wills, trusts and probate matters, and lasting powers of attorney.
Jennifer has very good specialist skills and is great at building relationships.
