Irwin Mitchell‘s rapidly expanding team covers all aspects of wealth and succession planning, and acts for a range of domestic and international clients. In addition to catering to a range of high net worth individuals and families, the group works with numerous prominent charities to provide will writing and estate administration services. Gillian Coverley, who is a joint head of the national lifetime and estate planning team, co-heads the department with Andrea Jones. Thomas Wainman is a key contact for inheritance tax and estate planning, while Emma McCann advises on wills, trusts, and later life planning. Hollie Marcham is a core team member, with experience in international matters.
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- 'I had full confidence that my lawyer understood all aspects of my case, which gave me much comfort in a difficult time.'
- 'Gillian Coverley was empathetic, professional, and I have not once doubted her ability. I would not hesitate to recommend her or her practice to others.'
- 'The team is cohesive and collaborative. They not only know their stuff but also know when to call in other specialists to work alongside. They have the skills and knowledge to be able to think outside of the box where it is appropriate and beneficial to the client.'
- 'Good communication, working collaboratively, empathetic but not a soft touch. They enjoy their work, and it comes across when interacting with them.'
- 'Andrea Jones is very knowledgeable.'
- 'Irwin Mitchell make a lot of effort to understand client needs and requirements. Most of the direct client contact is through one person ensuring continuity and clarity avoiding unnecessary repetitiveness, thereby keeping costs well within the agreed parameters.'
- 'Kat Wainman's in-depth analysis of my projects has greatly enhanced the effectiveness of the legal advice and direction that I needed.'
- 'Elizabeth Pearson has been outstanding. She is warm and has a great personal style. Equally importantly, she has shown a great ability to understand our situation and to guide us through complicated choices.'
Clients clés
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Stroke Association
- Finders
- Santander UK
- Age Co/Age UK
Points forts
- Advised Macmillan Cancer Support supporters on wills and legacy planning, raising many millions of pounds of legacies for the charity.
- Supported Santander’s vulnerable customers with provisions of wills, powers of attorney and estate administration advice.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Gillian Coverley; Andrea Jones
Autres avocats clés
Thomas Wainman; Hollie Marcham; Katherine Wainman; Emma McCann; Elizabeth Pearson