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Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Leeds, Bradford and surrounds

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Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - Leeds, Bradford and surrounds

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Womble Bond Dickinson is a firm that is well regarded for its private client offering in the North of England.
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Strengths

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  • The family and trust department have been exemplary in their approachability, availability and attention to detail. They have dealt with sensitive family matters with efficiency, discretion and utmost care and respect.

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  • Womble Bond Dickinson is a very knowledgeable and approachable team, always with a firm grasp of the details and looking for the best possible outcome for the client.

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  • Womble Bond Dickinson has the technical expertise, strength in depth, engagement and a first-class reputation.

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  • The firm has a good knowledge of new and existing legislation and provides consistent advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Helen Tavroges
    Helen Tavroges

    Helen Tavroges

    Senior counsel Helen Tavroges advises high net worth clients on a broad range of private client matters relating to asset protection and capital issues, trusts and wills.

    • Helen is a leader in her field.

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    • Helen is an exceptional lawyer and a force of nature.

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  • Susan Maxey
    Susan Maxey

    Susan Maxey

    Susan Maxey advises clients on matters relating to tax and estate planning.

    • Susan is exceptional in delivering well-balanced advice to trustees and business owners in a very clear manner.

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    • Susan is highly experienced, very able, technically excellent and great to deal with.

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    • Susan is great to work with. She has depth of experience and a great client manner.

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    • Susan is an all-round top-class adviser.

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  • Joe Kelley
    Joe Kelley

    Joe Kelley

    Joe Kelley is a partner at Womble Bond Dickinson in Newcastle. Kelley handles private client litigation matters, including Court of Protection work, trusts litigation and contested estates.

    • Joe Kelley is a standout individual, not just at Womble Bond Dickinson but also in the private wealth disputes marketplace generally. He is a pleasure to work with. He's knowledgeable, efficient and strategically brilliant.

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    • Joe is really excellent and on the ball. He's very good at explaining to the client in terms of when the matter is something very complex. He presents it well and makes it easy to understand.

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  • William Bonas
    William Bonas

    William Bonas

    William Bonas is a partner in Womble Bond Dickinson's Newcastle office. He advises clients across matters such as wills, trusts and succession planning.

    • William is a good, solid operator. He gives consistent advice and is very good at adding value to the relationship.

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  • Fiona McLaughlin
    Fiona McLaughlin

    Fiona McLaughlin

    Fiona McLaughlin has significant experience in advising families on trust matters, tax planning, estate planning and asset protection.

    • Fiona provides an exceptional level of service.

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    • Fiona is a delight to work with: professional, dependable and knowledgeable, with great attention to detail. Fiona's verbal and written communication is always concise and thorough.

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Leeds, Bradford and surrounds

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