Sintons LLP’s Newcastle-based private client practice stands out for ‘their passion’ and its ’excellent client care.’ Led by Paul Nickalls, the department fields a strong team, including a specialist court of protection team. The group, including key partner Paul Collingwood, advises a diverse client base from large landowners, ecclesiastical bodies to medical professionals and high net worth individuals, on complex wills and trusts, tax planning, administration of estates, including those involving foreign assets and domicile issues. While senior associate Katie Gosling joined in October 2022 from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP, Sophie Moore was promoted to senior associate in March 2023.
Testimonials
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- ‘I deal with various people at the firm, but their passion for what they do stands out. You can tell they care for their clients and seem very accessible when you need to speak to them. They are thoroughly nice people and are good at rapport building, which goes a long way in the private client world.’
- ‘The team are professional, organised and person-centred at all times. They work incredibly hard to align themselves with therapists and clinicians to ensure the most effective support for clients and their families.’