Blake Morgan LLP provides the full range of traditional succession and tax services, and is well-equipped to handle matters with overseas assets. Practice head Helen Bunker does a considerable amount of complex advisory work for both UK and non-UK domiciled individuals, trustees, and estates. She also acts as a professional executor, trustee, attorney, and deputy for a number of families. Thomas Middlehurst is another important contact.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • 'I would like to name Karmen Ko who I have been working with over the last year and her advice and work have been exceptional.'

  • ‘Thomas Middlehurst remains exceptional. He is always available and with an in-depth knowledge of the practice areas under his domain. He is an absolute pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Thomas Middlehurst is a charismatic and robust litigator. His gravitas inspires confidence in clients and he has the judgement and experience to achieve their objectives.’

  • ‘I have worked with Thomas Middlehurst on a few matters. He is fiercely committed to his clients, he is easy to deal with and professional. He is very approachable and realistic.’

  • ‘Thomas Middlehurst is a very experienced private client and litigation specialist, who has a great eye to detail and is commercially focused. He can marshal complex issues at speed, and cut straight through to achieving a practical road map to a realistic and commercially minded resolution of matters.’

  • ‘Thomas Middlehurst is bright, on-the-ball and excellent with clients. He can smoothly grapple with complex trusts and tax issues that leave others panicked. He also has excellent relations with the industry.’

  • ‘My experience of this firm has been that they don't miss a beat. Their eye for detail is second to none and for estates I think this is crucial.’

  • ‘Karmen Ko - You could not ask for a more understanding and helpful approach than that of Karmen's. Again she is perfectly suited to the field and the common challenges that clients within the sector need to overcome.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Helen Bunker

Other key lawyers

Thomas Middlehurst, Karmen Ko