England - North West • Private client
Kuit Steinart Levy LLP‘s ability ’to deal with technical issues relating to trusts and estate management’ makes it a strong choice for UK and non-domicile clients seeking legal counsel. A team with specialists from contentious, non-contentious, and family law backgrounds, the practice is equipped to handle complex validity of wills cases, Inheritance Act claims, and lack of capacity and undue influence issues. Helming high-value disputes for a range of clients, group head Peter Kaye is noted for his expertise handling shareholder and partnership arguments and professional negligence claims, while Graham Wood specialises in issues grounded with tax and trusts complications. Paul Bricknell is an expert in mental capacity cases, whereas Richard Wilson focuses his practice on Inheritance Act and Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act claims.
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‘Kuits has been my solicitor and I don't use anyone else. In my litigation case Peter Kaye was brilliant. Any questions I didn't understand he explained clearly. All correspondence is very thorough, no need to alter anything.’
‘Peter Kaye is very friendly, very thorough with questions, and showed a great interest in the family's affairs so he had a good understanding of the matter and what was actually happening.’
‘Kuits have a strong reputation in the North West, well-earned.’
‘Peter Kaye is an impressive and experienced lawyer. Richard Wilson is a pleasure to work for.’
‘The availability to talk is the greatest of relationship builders and is what I believe delivers great outcomes for our clients. this is backed up with a strong multi disciplinary practice that has both breadth and depth to knowledge and can support clients throughout their lifetime needs.’
‘ Incredible support was provided to both us as advisers and our clients to deal with technical issues relating to trusts and estate management.’
‘Graham Wood as partner is exceptionally knowledgeable and professional and able to explain complex matters with ease for all clients. His client care is second to none.’
Rising stars
Since joining Kuits in 2019, Richard has continued to develop his practice in all aspects of dispute resolution, acting for both individuals and businesses, particularly in relation to: Contentious Trusts and Probate Complex contractual disputes; Shareholder/Partnership/Boardroom disputes; and Professional Negligence.