Gareth Williams > Price Slater Gawne > Altrincham, England > Lawyer Profile

Price Slater Gawne
1 The Downs
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 2QD
England

Position

Partner, Court of Protection & Wealth Protection

Career

Gareth Williams is an experienced TEP accredited lawyer and as a Full Member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) he is one of the most senior practitioners in the UK’s Trust, Estates and Planning industry.

Gareth is a Partner in both our Wealth Protection and Court of Protection departments and specialises in helping individuals and families maximise inheritances through tried and tested generational wealth planning. With extensive experience working for high-net-worth clients and families with vulnerable beneficiaries, Gareth has developed an extensive understanding of what measures can be implemented to bring peace of mind to those who value the importance of what they intend to leave their loved ones.

Gareth also acts as Court of Protection financial deputy for those who need help to manage their finances as a consequence of injury or declining mental capacity.

Gareth’s experience in these fields includes:

  • Preparation of Wills of varying complexity and Lasting Powers of Attorney;
  • Creation and Administration of Trusts (including those for vulnerable persons and for personal injury awards);
  • Probate and administration of estates;
  • Tax planning;
  • Asset protection; and
  • Court of Protection applications – finance (including statutory wills)

Lawyer Rankings

North West > Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate

The Court of Protection team at Price Slater Gawne in Chester is ‘not afraid to make difficult decisions and always support clients in their best interests‘. The group has unique expertise in professional deputy appointments for clients who lack capacity due to personal injury, mental health conditions, or medical negligence. Leading the practice, Gareth Williams ‘works in a very client-centred manner‘ and specialises in property and affairs deputyships, as well as being experienced in wealth management and estate planning.