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Raworths LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : York, Hull and surrounds


Raworths LLP

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The Trusts, Wills and Estates team at Raworths is trusted by a client base that includes high net worth individuals and families both regionally and nationally. With a clear commitment to excellence, the private client team at Raworths works together with the firm's commercial specialists to provide expertly tailored solutions with an approach that combines an exceptional breadth of technical expertise with building trusted relationships.

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - York, Hull and surrounds

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Harrogate-based Raworths advises high net worth clients on matters relating to wills and tax planning, as well as estate and trust administration.

Strengths

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  • Raworths is one of my standouts because it has the breadth and depth of knowledge.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The Raworths team are very knowledgeable, good at explaining the issues and helping clients with what they really want. The firm has real and skilled lawyers.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Raworths have a full understanding of the areas they specialise in, with great experience.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • From the front desk, to the secretaries, to the personnel in each team, the service level and professionalism of the company is felt at every level of the business.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Rachel Tunnicliffe
    Band 1Rachel Tunnicliffe

    Rachel Tunnicliffe

    Rachel Tunnicliffe is Raworths' senior partner and head of private client services. Tunnicliffe receives consistently impressive feedback from clients and fellow professionals for her technical skills and client-handling abilities.

    • Rachel is a force to be reckoned with. She knows her stuff and things outside of her area of expertise. She does this in a very light-hearted way and makes the clients feel secure.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Rachel’s personal understanding of our situation has been first class. She took the time to get to know us and our circumstances, dealing with complexities with clarity and care, and offering thoughtful advice with sensitivity and absolute professionalism.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Rachel has the depth of experience, combined with great empathy, an ability to get things done for the clients and a sense of humour.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Rachel builds incredible relationships with all my clients and is very good with multi-generational families. She is very good at getting them involved and helping them understand their structure and wealth and articulating it to the generations. She is very calm and measured and a strong communicator.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • She’s sharp, clever and articulate but empathetic and fully approachable at the same time.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 1Sam Jenner
    Band 1Sam Jenner

    Sam Jenner

    Sam Jenner is a partner at Raworths and joint head of its trusts, wills and estates team. He advises high net worth clients on matters relating to trusts, succession, tax and wills.

    • There is no question that Sam cannot answer, and anything asked of him is delivered in a speedy and professional manner. When working directly with Sam on personal matters, he has delivered the work as professionally as expected and also has the perfect tone and delivery on matters which could be sensitive when communicating with us and with others.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Sam has strong technical and client skills.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Alison Walker
    Band 2Alison Walker

    Alison Walker

    Alison Walker is a partner at Raworths and joint head of the firm's trusts, wills and estates team. She also is experienced in corporate taxation matters.

    • Alison is very friendly, responsive and good with clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Caroline Hedges
    Band 2Caroline Hedges

    Caroline Hedges

    Caroline Hedges assists with matters relating to wealth transfer and tax.
    • Caroline has a depth of experience combined with great empathy and an ability to get things done for the clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Caroline is highly professional, experienced and knows what she is talking about. She is also personable and can relate to individuals on a one-to-one basis.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Caroline's clients have a great deal of respect for her and she's considered a very safe pair of hands.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Associates to watchRyan Carter
    Associates to watchRyan Carter

    Ryan Carter

    Ryan Carter is a senior associate at Raworths. He advises high net worth families and individuals on succession planning and trust issues.

    • Ryan Carter is really excellent. He is up-and-coming.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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