Alexandra qualified with May, May & Merrimans in 1984, becoming a partner in 1987. She was joint head of department at Hunters from 2015 to 2020, and is now a consultant with the firm. Alexandra’s entire career as a qualified solicitor has been devoted to private clients. She is known for her expertise in the fields of estate planning, trusts and Wills, and advises a number of important landed estates, with associated heritage property.
Partner with significant experience in divorce and finance cases which often involve complex trust and company arrangements with an international dimension. Amy is regularly instructed to deal with cases of exceptionally high value and complexity, often for high-profile individuals. In addition, Amy has experience in unusual Children Act work, such as cases where the courts’ inherent jurisdiction is invoked, and where guardians are appointed. Amy also litigates property disputes between unmarried couples and prepares pre and post nuptial agreements.
Partner in private client department. Areas of work include: estate, tax and succession planning including advice as to appropriate structures to hold and pass on wealth, mitigation of capital taxation, planned giving strategies, creation, reorganisation and termination of trusts, wills, administration of estates, post-death planning, powers of attorney and capacity issues.
Partner dealing with a wide range of contentious issues with particular expertise in complex disputes relating to trusts and probate. David also regularly advises on residential and commercial property disputes as well as claims for negligence against professional advisors.
Partner, dealing with all aspects of charity law, particularly the business of charities, and not-for-profit organisations, specialising in the development of social enterprise schemes for the benefit of communities in the UK and abroad, fundraising campaigns, trustees’ investment powers and fund management. He has extensive knowledge and experience in establishing not-for-profit organisations including charities providing them with practical advice and guidance with a commercial steer.
Partner and head of the family department dealing with all aspects of family law, in particular matrimonial finance, prenuptial agreements, often of very high value, and private law children work.
Partner specialising in commercial and agricultural property work primarily for landed estate clients. Ian has particular experience in dealing with the sale of land for development including the grant of development options and promotion agreements, and also in mines and minerals and the letting of land for renewable energy projects.
Partner specialising in Property and Landed estates work. He also has extensive experience in acting for Charity Trustees and Commercial Property clients for whom he advises regularly in connection with the sale, lease, purchase and development of land. He advises a number of charities on matters other than property. James’ clients include professionals, high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, property investors, agricultural land owners and landed estates, private and off-shore trustees, charities, residential property management companies, and professional practices.
Partner in the family department. Jo has broad experience of the complex financial aspects of divorce proceedings, dealing with cases exploring issues of inherited assets, trusts and company law, as well as advising on wealth protection pre-marriage – including pre-nuptial agreements. In addition, she advises on disputes concerning children and on the issues surrounding cohabitation and other forms of family breakdown.
Partner in the private client department specialising in wills, trusts, administration of estates, capital tax planning, powers of attorney and court of protection matters.
Partner in the private client department, specialising in will and trust drafting, tax planning and probate.
Partner and joint head of private client department specialising in tax planning for both UK and non-UK individuals and trusts, will and settlement drafting, post death tax planning and domicile and residence issues.
Partner and highly regarded advisor to HNW and UHNW individuals and families. Head of Hunters’ Art & Cultural Property department, as well as seasoned family lawyer with expertise in high-value financial claims, offshore trusts and family arrangements. Globally qualified lawyer, with experience in South Africa, England and Wales and Singapore, serving a diverse clientele.
Partner specialising in wills and estate planning, trusts and related tax issues, and probate.
Partner in the private client department specialising in wills, trusts, administration of estates, and capital tax planning, as well as mental capacity and Powers of Attorney.
Partner in the family department. Olivia Piercy is a talented family lawyer with extensive experience in complex cases, including child abduction, protection, surrogacy, and fertility law. She is also an expert in domestic abuse and coercive control.
Senior Associate in the private client department specialising in wills, administration of estates, trusts and powers of attorney. Undertakes a wide range of private client work, including drafting wills and trust documents, the preparation and registration of lasting powers of attorney, the preparation of applications for probate, the administration of estates and trusts (including dealing with HMRC in relation to inheritance tax, capital gains tax and income tax), and providing tax and estate planning advice.
Partner in, and joint head of, the private client department specialising in tax and estate planning, trust creation and administration, wills and probate. His practice often involves complex international elements for high value, multi-jurisdictional families and ownership structures. In addition to his wealth structuring and planning work Wilfrid has a complementary practice in the formation and administration of UK and international charities and charitable trusts.