England - East Midlands • Private client
Sills & Betteridge LLP
Andrew Durkan and Richard Bussell are the key partners at the Lincoln office of Sills & Betteridge LLP, specialising in Wills and probate, and succession planning, including associated tax planning, respectively. David Wood has longstanding experience as a private client and tax specialist, with a particular emphasis on high net worth clients, business owners, farmers, landed estates and trustees.
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Testimonials
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‘The relevant skill sets and corporate knowledge are plainly evident in the firm. The effective and efficient handling of probate is a key factor in the firm’s ability to reassure clients that they are receiving the highest level of professional care and conduct.’
‘This is an exceptionally good firm. I have used many lawyers in the past - both personal and corporate, but none have made me feel as secure as Sills and Betteridge. To me they represent excellent value for money and complete peace of mind. Most firms claim to put the client at the centre of operations but this firm really does it. Put simply they make everything easy, which is exactly what you need when your life is in chaos.’
‘Andrew Durkan is a Partner responsible for Trusts, Wills and Power of Attorney. He explained to us exactly what he could do to help us in a very straightforward manner that was easy to understand. This practice is well respected in Lincoln for their diversity where relevant, clarity of billing and respect shown to people.’
‘Andrew Durkan - professional, understanding, explained everything clearly and spoke in a language I understood. They felt human.’
‘Richard Bussell's professionalism has been outstanding when dealing with Family Trusts, always has time to explain in layman’s terms, the care and consideration, one could not ask for more.’
‘The relevant skill sets and corporate knowledge are plainly evident in the firm. The effective and efficient handling of probate is a key factor in the firm’s ability to reassure clients that they are receiving the highest level of professional care and conduct.’
‘Richard Bussell is a very keen legal mind with an excellent understanding not only of the law but also accounts which give him the abililty to provide a very full advice’
‘Andrew Durkan: Andrew has a good all round knowledge in private client work and estate and trust tax planning he has a sound knowledge and good client rapport.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Durkan, Richard Bussell