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Mills & Reeve LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Birmingham and surrounds

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Mills & Reeve LLP

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Private Wealth Law - Birmingham and surrounds

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
The estate, trust and will disputes team at Mills & Reeve LLP advises private clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters. It is particularly experienced in complex estate planning and administration work with cross-border elements.
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Strengths

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  • There is a warmth in dealing with Mills & Reeve and a confidence that the firm has a wealth of knowledge which it can relay appropriately. The team is very responsive and professional.

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  • The private client team stands out for its exceptional ability to listen, fully understand the nuances of a client’s situation, and then translate that understanding into practical and effective solutions. This is particularly evident in complex matters, where estates involve multiple asset classes, intergenerational considerations, or intricate tax issues.

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  • Mills & Reeve has broad capability to advise high net worth clients in a range of circumstances. The team has a deep understanding of the interplay between business and personal financial lives.

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  • Mills & Reeve's client service is exceptional. Of perhaps the most importance is a willingness to help and bring in specialists without ever crossing into being pushy and just cross-selling. They put the client first and foremost.

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  • I view Mills & Reeve as the best of the best in private client. Their unparalleled quality of advice delivered in a friendly, understandable and collaborative way. They make the complex look easy. They make you feel heard. They always deliver.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Grundy
    John Grundy

    John Grundy

    John Grundy primarily advises his clients on international and domestic succession planning matters.

    • John is a top-class private client specialist. He is extremely knowledgeable of the law and what will work and what will not. Most importantly, he always ensures that his advice is tailored to the specific personal needs of the client.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • John is a great private wealth lawyer who I very much trust to provide excellent legal advice and service.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • John is an excellent private client lawyer capable of dealing with wealthy families and complex planning. He is calm and reassuring with a good bedside manner.

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    • John has a reputation for technical expertise, coupled with a very clear communication style. He enjoys working in complex circumstances, but is keen to ensure clarity for the clients.

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  • Rachael Armstrong
    Rachael Armstrong

    Rachael Armstrong

    Rachael Armstrong is a well-regarded private client lawyer with expertise in complex estate planning. She joined Mills & Reeve from VWV in 2025.

    • Rachael provides an excellent level of client service. She is consistently approachable, responsive and highly dependable, ensuring that queries are dealt with promptly and with real care. Her communication is clear and reassuring, and she always takes the time to understand the specific circumstances surrounding each matter.

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  • Catriona Attride
    Catriona Attride

    Catriona Attride

    Catriona Attride is a partner at Mills & Reeve who is skilled in complex and high-value estate planning and protection matters, including wills, trusts and advising on family companies.

    • Catriona has a unique ability to 'cut to the chase' on complex and often emotional topics that is welcomed by entrepreneurs and business owners.

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    • Catriona provides prompt and detailed responses to any questions raised, either during meetings, or as follow-ups, ensuring that discussions move along at an appropriate pace.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Catriona is an excellent lawyer and has a great ability to explain complex matters to clients in an understandable way.

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  • Lucy Howard
    Lucy Howard

    Lucy Howard

    Lucy Howard is a partner in the estate, trust and will disputes team in Birmingham. She advises her clients on contentious matters relating to high-value trust, estate and probate matters.

    • Lucy was professional but caring and understanding. She was straight to the point, but compassionate too.

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    • Lucy Howard is calm under pressure and technically sound.

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    • Lucy is a tenacious, hard-as-nails litigator.

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  • Kieran Leahy
    Kieran Leahy

    Kieran Leahy

    Kieran Leahy is noted for his tireless support of clients in private wealth disputes. Among the cases he advises on are 1975 Act claims, breach of fiduciary duty issues and contentious probate matters.

    • Kieran is a machine. He is such a high performer.

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    • Kieran is very detailed and all over cases.

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    • Kieran is very much a details person. He makes things that are well crafted and well thought-out. He is good at drilling into details and very logical.

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