Private client.

Trained Thompson Quarrell; qualified 1990; assistant solicitor Hempsons 1991-97; made partner 1998; regular lecturer, including the Annual Charity Legacy Officers’ Conference 1991-2006 (of which she was one time chair of the organising committee), Institute of Fundraising and other charitable organisations and contributions to two Legal Network Television videos on charity-related issues; publications include: articles in the ‘Charity Finance Yearbook’, ‘New Law Journal’, and ‘Private Client Business’; former regular contributor to ILM newsletter; member of panel of experts for STEP Private Client Awards and one of the Judges of the STEP Private Client Awards 2014.

Committee member STEP London (Central) branch and founding member and chairwoman of STEP Charity Special Interest Group; Charity Law Association; Westminster Law Society.

As the head of the private client department, Fiona’s work covers a diverse range of legal services catering for the needs of individual private clients and their families on a personal level. This typically includes all advice relating to wills and estate tax planning, including the provision of sensitive and effective guidance with regard to the administration of estates. Fiona also provides assistance where a family dispute has arisen, and practical advice in connection with the future management of financial affairs, which includes the preparation of property, affairs and personal welfare lasting powers of attorney.

Another important area of her work, as part of the firm’s third sector team, is to give advice in the legacy field. Fiona has acted for a number of years for a large number of national charities including NHS trusts.

Fiona takes a deep personal interest in all of her clients and considers herself fortunate to have gained many by frequent referrals from existing clients and other professional connections.

Abbey School, Reading; University College London (1986 BA Hons French); College of Law, Lancaster Gate (1988).