Personal tax, trusts and probate

JMW Solicitors LLP

JMW Solicitors LLP in Manchester provides specialist private client advice to high and ultra-high-net-worth clients, with particular expertise in family investment companies, trust planning, and restructuring, and cases involving multi-jurisdictional assets. The firm also has a knowledgeable Court of Protection group that handles all types of deputyship issues, including local authority cases, investigations, and expert witness work. The practice is co-led by the ‘fantastic' Joe Cobb, who is an expert in providing tax, estate, and succession planning advice to clients, and particularly to owner-managed businesses and corporate vehicles, and Megan Christie-Copeland, who heads the Court of Protection department and ’has expert knowledge in the best practice around deputyships’. Other notable practitioners include the ‘knowledgeable, highly responsive and very client focused' Andrew Cusworth, who specialises in a broad range of work relating to individuals who lack mental capacity, and Rebecca Brown, who advises on all aspects of mental capacity work.'

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Testimonials

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‘The Court of Protection team at JMW set a high bar in their expectations for their clients. They work very hard to achieve the best outcomes and are creative and collaborative in doing so. They listen carefully to their client's wishes and work with other professionals to deliver on the wishes, always in the client's best interests.’
‘The firm has a large Court of Protection team who are highly skilled and experienced in the area of trusts, as part of a deputyship. They have a wide range of clients, both adults and children, and often handle complex situations. They manage an individual's finances responsibly, often discussing funding requests and budgeting with the case manager.’
‘The JMW team go above and beyond the usual service provided within the sector. Their passion for helping vulnerable adults is clear and their service is efficient and bespoke. They are always looking to improve the way in which the service is delivered and sharing that knowledge with other areas.’
‘The team has very considerable strength in depth. There is a range of both experience and specialism, and the size and depth of the team compares very favourably to other firms.’
‘Rebecca Brown is exceptional in her ability to meet the clients at their level, engaging them in discussion and showing genuine interest in their thoughts and ideas. Rebecca is a strong force in overcoming barriers for her clients, and works collaboratively with other professionals.’
‘Megan Christie-Copeland has expert knowledge in the best practice around deputyships. Megan is a friendly face and always willing to help.’
‘Joe Cobb is fantastic. When I refer to Joe, I know my clients are well-served and that the referral I have made becomes an asset to me.’
‘Andrew Cusworth is excellent. Knowledgeable, highly responsive and very client focused.’