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Karen Phillips

Karen Phillips

High Net Worth 2026

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Blackadders LLP
 Blackadders LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Wealth Law

Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds

7 years ranked

About

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High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Karen is a Partner in the Private Client team.

She helps clients organise their personal affairs, advising on wills, succession planning, asset protection, inheritance tax mitigation, incapacity, executry administration, the setting up and administration of trusts, including personal injury trusts.

Karen is frequently asked to provide advice to the elderly, vulnerable and assist those who lack legal capacity. She is considered to be one of Scotland’s leading legal advisers on personal injury trusts.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners

Accredited Lifetime Lawyers Member

Accredited specialist for Trusts, Incapacity and Mental Disability Law

Member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists

Writer to the Signet

Ranked lawyer in Private Wealth Law in Chambers and Partners

Key Lawyer – Legal 500

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounds

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Karen Phillips is a partner in the Blackadders private client team who advises on estate and tax planning matters.

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Strengths

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  • Karen is fabulous to deal with. She has a wealth of knowledge and she ensures the clients are looked after and that their objectives are met.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

  • Karen is always a pleasure to deal with, and she is very experienced in private client work. She is quick at responding to referrals and queries, and mutual clients are advised appropriately.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

  • Karen is committed and is willing to go the extra mile for clients.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

  • Karen stands out as an exceptional lawyer, not only for her depth of knowledge and ability to deliver expert advice, but also for her professionalism. She brings a thoughtful, client-focused approach to every matter and is highly regarded for her legal skill.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

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