England - East Anglia • Private client
Greenwoods Legal
The wealth preservation practice at Greenwoods Legal is led from Cambridge by Clare Harris, which collaborates closely with ‘efficient, knowledgeable, kind and very patient’ associate Rebecca Towey in Peterborough to deliver a strong service to private clients. Towey notably spends part of the week in London acting for the firm’s city-based clientele. Trust advisor Tapiwa Tandi, who joined from an accountancy firm in January 2023, is also based in Peterborough. The team is regarded as being ’helpful, friendly, efficient and prompt’.
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Testimonials
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‘On the occasions that we’ve had dealings with Greenwoods as a team, we’ve always found them to be helpful, friendly, efficient and prompt. Where I’ve had occasion to include my disabled daughter (wheelchair user) in appointments, they’ve always been very accommodating and understanding which is very important to me and, I’m sure, any other clients in similar situations.’
‘In recent times, I’ve been dealing with Rebecca Towey who I would like to very highly commend. I always found her to be efficient, knowledgeable, kind and very patient. I really feel she went the extra mile to understand and fully consider my personal (and quite difficult) circumstances.’
‘The team is well diversified and even has specialist knowledge so I know that whatever query I have it will be dealt with the best person to deal with that subject matter. In addition, they want to help clients and are not focused on fees but on what actually matters to clients and doing the right thing for them. The team are particularly strong in complex probate cases and trust matters.’
‘Rebecca Towey is diligent and thorough in all work that she conducts; a safe pair of hands. Her manner with clients is exceptional. She explains things in layman's terms and at a level they understand. She is caring and takes the time to get to know the clients. I would have no hesitation in referring anyone to her in the future.’
Work highlights
- Advised a married couple, one of whom was estranged from their son, in relation to their Wills.
- Conducted estate and tax planning for lifetime and on death, to take into account the differing future needs and capabilities of the clients’ children, one of whom has a disability.
- Administering a cross-border estate worth circa £2.2m, comprising a rental property portfolio.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clare Harris