Ward Hadaway LLP
Client SatisfactionIn Newcastle, Ward Hadaway LLP’s private client practice advises on a broad range of matters, including succession and inheritance tax planning issues, trusts and wills, as well as Court of Protection applications, deputyships and state administrations. Andrew Facer heads up the department and handles complex succession planning work. Gaynor Jackson handles a range of inheritance issues, as well as probate issues and the construction of wills, while Deborah Spence advises on a range of inheritance tax post-death issues as well as specialising in complex lifetime tax planning for farmers and business owners. Other key members of the team are Sarah Dove and Rachel Hunter.
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‘Gaynor Jackson is one of the most experienced advisers I use. I trust her views wholly. Gaynor is always happy to give initial and sound advice, enabling my clients to make informed decisions. Gaynor is both knowledgeable and personable.’
‘Gaynor is very skilled in the area. A safe pair of hands with a wealth of experience. She is extremely efficient and uses strong interpersonal skills to build long standing relationships with her clients.’
‘Gaynor Jackson's knowledge in all areas of contentious probate, estate administration and taxation is outstanding and we are confident that we receive the best and most appropriate advice from her and from the team who work with her.'
- 'Gaynor Jackson is an excellent communicator, intuitive and incredibly 'user friendly'. She thinks 'out of the box' and gets results by being thorough in her research and determined yet fair in her approach to resolving difficult issues.'
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Andrew Facer