Private Wealth Law - Birmingham and surrounds
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Rothley Law focuses on advising high net worth clients on lifetime tax and succession planning matters including Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax issues. Rothley also supports clients in contentious probate matters. The private wealth team benefits from support from the firm's Court of Protection lawyers.
Strengths
The communication is always clear and concise. They are problem-solvers, so when a particular case has difficulties they always seek the best solution for the client's needs.
The strength of this department lies in its ability to provide exceptionally clear, commercially‑minded advice on even the most complex matters. They are consistently responsive, pragmatic and trusted to deliver solutions that genuinely support clients’ long‑term objectives.
Rothley has a very knowledgeable team who can get to grips with complex estate and trust disputes.
Rothley Law has a passionate and dedicated team. Its goal is to provide the best outcome in the best interest of the client.
Rothley has expert knowledge and experience in Inheritance Act claims.
Notable practitioners
Laura Abbott focuses on contentious issues, such as wills, trusts and estates disputes.
Laura Abbott's responsiveness is almost instant. I can't speak highly enough of her.
Laura always explains the reasoning behind her advice and is very upfront and realistic when discussing expectations and possible outcomes. I’ve particularly appreciated how proactive she is. Laura keeps me fully updated without any need for chasing and ensures the case progresses at the right pace.
Laura is excellent to work with and very experienced in this field.
Laura is a consistently reliable referral partner who communicates clearly and keeps matters moving in a calm, constructive way.
Mitra Mann is expert in trust and estate dispute matters. She is particularly notable for her work on behalf of vulnerable clients, handling both the private wealth and Court of Protection elements of disputes.
Mitra is always willing to help us, advising us clearly of the steps we should take, updating us promptly and breaking down the complex law so that it's understandable to us.
Mitra Mann is compassionate, pragmatic and well-versed in the specialist area of dealing with vulnerable individuals in a litigation setting.
Sarah Cairns advises her clients on powers of attorney, estate planning and administration, trusts and wills.
Sarah is highly experienced in private client and estate administration matters and brings a calm, practical approach to complex situations. She communicates clearly, provides decisive guidance and maintains a strong focus on achieving the best outcome for clients and estates under her management.
Sarah Cairns is fantastic at what she does.
Charlotte Woodward is a principal associate in the firm. She supports high net worth clients on trusts and estate matters, wills and questions of capacity.
Charlotte is excellent with people and clients speak very highly of her. I know that if I refer a client to Charlotte, they will be looked after.
Charlotte is consistently professional, knowledgeable and pragmatic in her approach. She handles complex estate administration matters with clarity and works collaboratively with external professionals to ensure matters progress efficiently and in the best interests of the estate and beneficiaries.
