England - North West • Private client
Myerson Solicitors LLP
Myerson Solicitors LLP acts on a range of estate and succession planning matters, advising clients on tax mitigation avenues through both traditional onshore and offshore trusts and alternative vehicles such as family investment companies. The team has also been active counselling individuals on gift options and the establishment of charitable trusts. Team head Bik-Ki Wong deals with complex estates and trusts, often with a cross-border aspect, as well as competently handling cases where mental capacity and undue influence is questioned. Clara Staunton has expertise in will drafting, lifetime trusts and tax relief, while Simon Cieluch, who has a broad practice, leverages a particular focus on complex estates and disputes amongst executors and beneficiaries.
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‘The team at Myersons continue to provide excellent support to this Family Office. They are diligent professionals always on hand with expert advice delivered in a friendly and meaningful way.’
‘Not only are Bik-ki Wong and Clara Staunton a standout team themselves, they also feel like they are part of our team as well.’
‘I have always enjoyed working with Bik-ki Wong. She is always available and happy to explain complex issues in manner that myself and my clients can understand. A rare commodity amongst private client lawyers.’
‘They go the extra mile to help their clients.’
‘Approachable, knowledgeable and competent.’
‘Bi Ki Wong & Clara Staunton are very clear and know what they're doing.’
‘Very experienced and highly skilled team. Very good to work with on those matters where collaborative working required.’
‘I have worked with Bik-ki Wong and Clara Staunton both of whom are very experienced, have a great manner with clients and highly skilled technically.’
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Myerson Solicitors LLP
Partner in the Private Client Team specialising in Estates, Trusts, Wills and Inheritance Tax. Work includes dealing with complex and taxable estate, advising on tax efficient Wills, advising and drafting trusts, and managing trusts. A full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bik-ki Wong