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Mishcon de Reya LLP

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‘Their legal knowledge is first-class and the people on the team give clients great confidence’, note clients of the entrepreneurial wealth practice at Mishcon de Reya LLP. It is led by Jackie Wells and acts for numerous high-value estates, including those with assets in excess of £100m. James Packer focuses on multi-jurisdictional matters and is ‘clear in his advice, prompt and detailed’. Jocelyn Fox is a specialist in trust, tax and probate law, with a niche specialism in advising on the use of trusts for vulnerable adults and children. The firm’s in-house estate planning surgery for top professional partnerships and organisations is led by ‘knowledgeable, accessible and friendly' senior counsel Fiona Lewsey. Managing associate Sabrina Sears is also recommended by clients.

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  • ‘Their legal knowledge is first-class and the people on the team give me great confidence. There was always someone to talk to and take action where needed. They dealt with the winding-up of my mother's estate with great efficiency and compassion. They set up my will and powers of attorney and led me to think of aspects that I might not have otherwise considered. I have been treated with friendliness and helpfulness at all stages of the work involved.’

  • ‘Fiona Lewsey is a truly exceptional associate. She is knowledgeable, accessible and friendly. A credit to her profession and to Taylor Vinters.’

  • 'A responsive and proactive service. Clear terms of engagement and billing without swamping us in paper and legal stuff.'

  • 'Jim Packer remembered some of our family details when we requested adjustment of our Wills after seven years, which is a differentiating attribute in any customer service. He was very clear in his advice and prompt and detailed in his follow-up communications. Managing associate, Sabrina Sears, similarly provided a very efficient and responsive service, including advising me on my separate dealings with my SIPP administrator. They make a very good team and I would readily recommend them to others.'

  • ‘The people in the team are knowledgeable, available, understanding and experienced.’

  • ‘I have met a number of the team over the years but only ever worked with Sabrina Sears. She advised the executors, and I advised one of the beneficiaries. Things were very short notice but she was very responsive.’

  • ‘The team is well experienced and formed of experts in their field of knowledge.’

  • ‘Fiona Lewsey is clearly an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer. Fiona clearly explained matters and offered real solutions. Fiona knew when to consider potential cross-border implications and provided clear and concise guidance.’

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Practice head

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Jackie Wells

Other key lawyers

Jocelyn Fox, Fiona Lewsey, James Packer, Sabrina Sears