Private Wealth Law

The private client team at Shakespeare Martineau advises its clients on matters related to estates, contentious trusts and probate.

"Shakespeare Martineau deploys combined knowledge and experience in order to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They have good depth of knowledge and genuine specialisation."

"Shakespeare's size means that they have the appropriate resources to handle complex matters, but manage to combine that with a friendly and approachable feel that you often get from smaller firms."

"Shakespeare Martineau are a strong team of high accolade and are a go-to firm for complex affairs. Response times are always minimal and they retain a friendly and approachable feel."

Andrew Wilkinson is head of the contentious probate team at the firm and handles a range of contentious matters for local and international clients. "Andrew is an impressive lawyer. He is rightly recognised as one of the best in the business." "Andrew is an excellent lawyer with a strong presence." "Andrew has great experience and is excellent."

Emma Carr is a legal director in the private client team at Shakespeare Martineau. Carr has specialist expertise in succession planning for farmers and rural landowners. "Emma Carr is great and I am always confident referring clients to her." "Emma Carr has an amazing level of knowledge in complex tax planning matters." "Emma Carr is very user-friendly, has strong subject knowledge and is always practical in finding solutions."

Suzanne Leggott is a partner at Shakespeare Martineau and leads its national private client team. She has particular expertise in advising family businesses. "Suzanne's knowledge, style and responsiveness are impressive." "Suzanne is extremely professional, polite, responsive and a pleasure to work with." "Suzanne is an outstanding solicitor. She is hugely knowledgeable, really approachable and down to earth, and made my client feel really comfortable and confident."

Debra Burton is a specialist contentious trust and probate solicitor. She represents private individuals, trusts and charities. "Debra has first-rate knowledge and can quickly assimilate the facts and nuances of a situation. Her commercial acuity and pragmatism was a key strength in achieving the right outcome." "Debra is a no-nonsense lawyer. She knows what she is talking about, she cares deeply about her clients and she gives straightforward, sensible advice. Her reputation is enviable and highly deserved." "It has been a pleasure to work with Debra, who was always responsive, knowledgeable, professional and friendly."

Lesley Davis works with her clients on estate planning and asset protection matters, wills and powers of attorney. "Lesley Davis is a consummate professional - she is well respected and an inspiration to the field." "Lesley Davis has great knowledge." "Lesley Davis is always well thought of by everyone she meets and works with."

Hannah Tait is a private client specialist working with a range of clients on matters relating to asset protection and providing estate planning solutions. "Hannah always provides an informed and professional service in a friendly and approachable manner." "Hannah made things easy for both of us to follow and is an exceptional listener." "Hannah is super friendly and highly sophisticated in her advice."