Victoria Fairley heads the department at Cripps, which is recommended for its work with a variety of wealthy clients ranging from those who have inherited wealth, national and international business owners and directors, through to agriculture and estate owners. In addition, it acts for a significant number of clients with cross-border interests. Jeremy Curtis covers all aspects of estate planning, including UK and international tax and succession. He also excels in advising on issues relating to heritage property, business succession and court of protection matters.

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‘A close involvement with clients leaves the firm well able to understand what the client wants and how to achieve it. Dominic Ribet is clear-thinking and practical’.
‘Jeremy Curtis has very broad experience with a variety of clients nationally, building long-term relationships and inspiring confidence in other professionals'.
'Work is generally undertaken by individuals with appropriate skills, knowledge and experience for the client and the particular matter. The firm is very well-managed and has invested in sophisticated systems to offer a very efficient service. Fees are competitive'.
‘Jeremy Curtis - his practice has expanded in recent years with clients referred by a number of retiring well known private client solicitors. He is ably supported by Victoria Fairly who joined the firm from Radcliffe Le Brasseur with her practice who I have known for many years'.
'Dominic Ribet is the senior associate who has been acting for me on various complex and sophisticated trust matters requiring close consultation with trustees and beneficiaries with tact and an ability to explain complex issues'.
‘Always a professional service and excellent response times. Friendly, efficient and professional in my experience.....’.
'The private client team consistently provide a very high level of service to our clients. The team are very quick to answer correspondence with clear and concise legal advice or direction. The fees for the work done seem very reasonable for a London legal practice. They are a joy to do business with. Victoria Fairly, Greg Fletcher'.

Work highlights

Advised the trustees of two long standing family trusts with substantial assets, about a structural reorganisation and specialist advice pursuant to an application being prepared under the Variation of Trusts Act regime.
Appointed Executor and Trustee of a large estate which comprised of a substantial share portfolio which the deceased managed himself through a trading platform, property in England and in Scotland, chattels, and a significant Lloyds underwriting business.
Acting for four UK resident and domiciled individuals who have inherited a third of the shares in a foreign holding company. Advising on the most tax efficient way to hold the shares and in particular whether they can be held through the individuals’ own personal holding companies.

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Victoria Fairley

Cripps

Victoria is a partner in the private wealth team based in London. She advises clients on estate, tax and succession planning including the preparation of wills, probate and administration of estates and the setting up and management of trusts. Victoria also manages the preparation of powers of attorney and Court of Protection work and provide formation and management advice to charities.

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Victoria Fairley

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Dominic Ribet, Jeremy Curtis, Greg Fletcher

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