Longmores Solicitors LLP

Private Client

Senior Solicitor in Private Client

Bernard has dedicated his legal career to helping individuals and families sort out their wills, personal affairs, trusts, and lasting powers of attorneys.

Bernard started his legal career as a Paralegal before accepting his training contract with Longmores in 2011 and qualifying as a Solicitor in 2012.  He specialised in Private Client work since.

Bernard clients come from all backgrounds and walks of life; his experience ranges from sorting our simple estates comprising of a home and a few bank accounts to helping High Net Worth individuals plan for the succession of their multi-million pound business.

Bernard’s expertise includes:

Wills Trust Lasting powers of attorney Inheritance tax planning Providing advice about the Nil-Rate Band and Residence Nil-Rate Band Estate administration Helping a couple whose child has learning difficulties plan for the future Advising a couple about protecting their home from the assessment for care fees and help them reduce their liability for inheritance tax

Bernard is a member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the Law Society Private Client Section.

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) ( (2019 Post Graduate Diploma) University of Law -Legal Practice Course (2008 – 2009) University of Hertfordshire (2003 – 2006 LLB (Hons) 2.1) Richard Hale School, Hertford (1996 – 2003)

Bernard is a Trustee of Pro-Action Hertfordshire, who work with organisations across Hertfordshire to ensure that every child or young person is able to access safe, high quality opportunities that enhance their development, well-being and resilience.

With two young children, Bernard’s life outside of work is busy with taking them to their various activities as well as coaching his son’s football team. In any spare time, he enjoys going to the gym and property development.