Elizabeth Armstrong

With a formidable knowledge in estate, wealth and tax planning, Elizabeth often acts in complex matters and for high-net-worth individuals, Trusts and estates, often working closely with other professionals such as accountants, financial advisors, land agents/valuers and specialist lawyers. Elizabeth currently heads the company’s Trust Department and leads the Private Client Team alongside fellow Director Natalie Palmer.

She regularly advises farming and business clients in relation to all areas of private client work.

Due to her experience and specialisation, Elizabeth is often appointed in her professional capacity as a Trustee, Executor and Attorney.

Having completed a Degree in Russian and German at the University of Durham, Elizabeth subsequently attained her legal qualifications at the College of Law, York, qualifying as a solicitor in 1998. Throughout her legal career, Elizabeth has worked in private practice and from 2003 to 2008 lectured for the Open University’s Law Degree, specialising in Land Law, Equity and Trusts, covering all aspects of “ownership” and “trusteeship”. Elizabeth joined Latimer Hinks in 2005 becoming a Partner in 2012, a Director in 2014 and Managing Director in 2020.

Elizabeth is a fully accredited member of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and is a member of the Agricultural Law Association.

She also acts as a member of the LawNet Board. LawNet is a network of 74 independent law firms across the UK who are committed to adhering to rigorous quality standards, best practice across the profession and the sharing of expertise and knowledge.