Muckle LLP advises high-net-worth clients, private family businesses and business owners, often with cross-jurisdictional estates, on a range of private client matters, including succession planning, wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and estate administrations. Julie Garbutt leads the team and is an expert in estate planning for business owners and their families. Rachael Stephenson deals with succession planning issues; Tim Boardman covers all aspects of agricultural and landed estates; and associate Winter Addis assists with estate and succession planning matters.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Julie Garbutt has continued to deliver a very efficient and friendly service and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to my clients.’
‘Individual partner I work with who is outstanding in every way is Julie Garbett. Muckles are always a pleasure to work with and I am fully confident when recommending them to others.’
‘A well established dynamic team able to support potential clients through a range of services. I am confident that potential clients will be looked after in a professional manner with trusted advisers.’
‘Individuals I work with seek to provide a holistic service to ensure client's needs are fully catered for.'
‘Rachael Stephenson's team is proactive in client care, and always go the extra mile to deliver on exceptional client service. The team is well run and second to none when it comes to dealing with technically complex issues.'
‘Rachael Stephenson stands out as an absolutely pragmatic and strategic lawyer. She possesses unrivalled talent in handling the most complex situations with utmost ease, humanity and skill. She is very approachable and provides excellent, timely service- very client focused and exceptional on detail.'
‘The individuals get to know their clients fully and ensure that they are looking at their circumstances holistically as opposed to just considering any one particular area. They are friendly and approachable and clients are always comfortable dealing with them. Both Rachael Stephenson and Tim Boardman have been introduced to some of my clients and both have provided excellent service which has also been commented on by my clients.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Julie Garbutt