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Schofield Sweeney

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Leeds, Bradford and surrounds

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Schofield Sweeney

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Private Wealth Law - Leeds, Bradford and surrounds

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Schofield Sweeney specialises in matters relating to trusts, estate planning, land tax and family investment companies. Its clients include those with agricultural backgrounds and significant land holdings.
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Strengths

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  • The Schofield Sweeney team showcases good communication, knowledge, expertise and professionalism.

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  • Schofield Sweeney has a broad range of experience dealing with private client matters.

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  • The Schofield Sweeney team are quick to respond with relevant information and answers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nazia Nawaz
    Nazia Nawaz

    Nazia Nawaz

    Nazia is a partner at Schofield Sweeney who specialises in contentious trusts and probate.

    • Nazia is professional, knowledgeable, reassuring and hard-working. I couldn't have got through this case without her.

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    • Nazia Nawaz is one tough cookie. She has an impressive personality. She is straight into the detail and is a shrewd and tactical operator.

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    • Nazia has an excellent client manner, long experience in private wealth litigation and a steely determination to achieve a good result for her clients.

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  • Simon Glazebrook
    Simon Glazebrook

    Simon Glazebrook

    Simon Glazebrook heads Schofield Sweeney's private wealth and succession team in the Leeds office. He advises clients on trusts and on lifetime tax, estate and succession planning.

    • Simon is informative, knowledgeable and approachable.

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    • Simon Glazebrook is an excellent practitioner with a style that many private clients warm to.

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  • John Feaster
    John Feaster

    John Feaster

    John Feaster heads Schofield Sweeney's private wealth and succession team in the Bradford office. He has expertise in trusts, taxation, succession planning and estates.

    • John is very proactive with suggestions.

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    • John Feaster is one of the leading lawyers on Stamp Duty Land Tax.

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  • Kanika Sohpal
    Kanika Sohpal

    Kanika Sohpal

    Kanika Sohpal is a partner at Schofield Sweeney. Sohpal's expertise is in succession and wealth planning.

    • Kanika is very well rounded and respected in the community.

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    • Kanika Sohpal is excellent to work with.

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Ranked Individuals at Schofield Sweeney (4)

Leeds, Bradford and surrounds

North East & Yorkshire

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