Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Private Client

Partner

Heledd  specialises in private client and long term care team, with a great deal of experience across a range of future planning, private wealth and court of protection work.

Specialising in future planning, Heledd provides expert advice and guidance in respect of Wills, Powers of Attorney, long-term care, and asset protection to both private individuals and business owners. She also provides advice on inheritance tax and trusts.

Heledd is well known for her expertise in long-term and elderly care matters. Her knowledge of navigating the legal aspects of the care system, particularly the funding of care and challenging the decisions made by local authority assessments, make her invaluable to those dealing with care planning for themselves, or their loved ones. Heledd has particular experience in dealing with NHS Continuing Health Care funding and Court of Protection applications.

In 2021, Heledd was awarded ‘Lawyer of the Year’ at the Bristol Law Society awards. Heledd has also been shortlisted for two further awards – STEP Trusted Adviser & Today’s Wills & Probate Industry Champion

Heledd is a member of STEP and sat on the STEP Mental Capacity Global Special Interest Group for six years. She is an accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly and is a former trustee of BRACE.

Heledd is nationally recognised as an expert in her field as demonstrated by the requests to deliver training and commentary in both legal and national press.

Recognised in the legal directory Legal 500, testimonials from clients and peers described Heledd as “an excellent solicitor – she is always willing to provide help and advice in a friendly and efficient manner.”