Praised by clients as having ‘one of the most knowledgeable teams in the area', Clarke Willmott LLP in Manchester advises on the full range of matters relating to general wills, inheritance tax, trusts, and probate. The group also has specialist knowledge in advising on complex tax planning, Court of Protection matters, and the creation and administration of charities, in addition to handling cross-border estates and off-shore trusts. Practice head Paul Davies in Manchester is ’an exceptional lawyer' who specialises in lifetime estate planning and tax mitigation. The group also includes Rebecca Clarke, who has particular expertise in cross-border estate administration and charities, and who ‘always takes time to understand the full context of the advice requested'.
Testimonials
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‘Clarke Willmott have been excellent. Everything raised has been handled with prompt and personal attention. No areas that cannot be handled. Very happy with the service.'
‘They know their subject and get it across immediately.'
‘The people are all excellent and bring individual expertise and skills to provide the full range of support.’
‘Rebecca Clarke always takes time to understand the full context of the advice requested.’
‘Rebecca Clarke has been approachable, timely in her responses and prepared to meet at locations of our choice. Her advice has been well communicated in straight forward language.’
‘The team at Clarke Willmott in Manchester are one of the most knowledgeable teams in the area. Paul Davies and Rebecca Clarke have been private client practitioners for a number of years and with that they bring a wealth of knowledge. They clearly define the scope of work to clients so that they know what to expect. The team are very flexible and will work to the clients’ needs.’
‘The team manages to blend a city centre presence with a personal feel. It provides a warm yet professional and contemporary environment. Like all professional, service-based businesses, people are at the heart of the offering, and the private client team are excellent.’
‘Paul Davies is an exceptional lawyer. Behind his relaxed and personable demeanour lies an impressive wealth of knowledge. On legal matters of course, but also on tax in general. Expertise in both fields, as a private client lawyer, is a rare and valuable combination.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Davies, Anthony Fairweather