Private Wealth Law - Leeds, Bradford and surrounds
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
What distinguishes Ward Hadaway is the personal approach coupled with exceptional knowledge.
Their client service was faultless. We were kept fully informed at all times. All emails were responded to promptly and all meeting requests promptly arranged.
Ward Hadaway offers a prompt, friendly and flexible approach to all enquiries, providing advice in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
The firm is technically excellent on the law and extremely conscientious.
Notable practitioners
Alison Hall is joined Ward Hadaway in 2025 to head the firm's private client team.
Alison is exceptional.
Alison's knowledge is unmatched locally.
Vivienne is a partner in Ward Hadaway's private client team.
Vivienne's attention to detail is fantastic and she is user-friendly for clients.
Andrew Facer is regarded well for his private client practice. He advises landed estates and business-owning clients on trusts, succession and wills.
Louise Miller has expertise in wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney and Court of Protection cases.
Martin Woodford advises families, individuals and trustees on private client disputes including contested wills, Inheritance Act claims and private client-related professional negligence disputes.
Martin's breadth of knowledge is unrivalled.
Martin provides a faultless service. He has a clear grasp of a large number of complex issues and is always available to discuss issues. He is very open, friendly and collaborative.
Leeds-based Matthew Morton is a disputed will and estates partner. He recently joined Ward Hadaway.
Andrew Evans advises high net worth clients on matters relating to probate, business succession, trusts and estates.
Andrew is very focused on the clients' needs and ensuring that they receive the best possible service.
He is very professional, but in a friendly manner which puts my clients at ease.
Andrew provides a high level of service combined with a great deal of knowledge, which greatly assists our clients.
Ashleigh Lavender is a managing associate at Ward Hadaway advising high net worth clients on Inheritance Act claims, contested will disputes and trust litigation.
Ashleigh is a superb litigator of inheritance disputes.
Gaynor Jackson advises clients on private client matters such as estate planning, estate administration and wills. She also has significant expertise in advising charities in regard to private client issues.
Gaynor provides a very good service with a high level of sophistication.
Gaynor will always make herself available to respond to any enquiries from simple one-off advice to more complex matters, while always being mindful of the cost implications.
