Led by Jaclyn Russell, who is praised as ‘approachable, understanding and knowledgeable’, the ’first class’ team at Stronachs LLP advises landed estate owners and high-net-worth individuals on contentious matters concerning tax planning and power of attorney. Elevated to partnership in June 2023, Kirsten Anderson leads on capacity concerns, estate administration and property disputes. Other key contacts in the group include Paula Lukins and Karen Oliver, who assist with mitigation strategies and succession planning mandates.
Testimonials
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‘Jaclyn Russell has great experience and professional skill.’
‘The people I have had the pleasure in dealing with at Stronachs have all been first class.’
‘Jaclyn Russell's knowledgeable responses and advice have been invaluable.’
‘The Stronachs LLP team were very professional and personal. They gave us the best support we could have ever expected.’
‘We found Jaclyn Russell very approachable, understanding and knowledgeable.’
‘Jaclyn Russell is always candid with her clients and handles potentially awkward conversations with empathy, honesty and directness. She explains things in a way that puts clients and their families fully at ease and has a great way about her.'
- 'Karen Oliver shows a great deal of empathy with her clients but isn't afraid to have the difficult conversations she needs to have. She breaks down the legal issues so that the client and other representatives can fully understand the issue and a resolution can be found as easily as possible.’
‘Outstanding client service from a very capable team, offering superb value for money.’
Work highlights
- Advised a widow in a contentious estate matter involving farming and a large-scale windfarm operation.
- Acted on two interlinked complex estates, which included proving the tenor of a lost Will and the wind up of a trust where both trustees had died, and the extent of the trust property was initially unknown.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jaclyn Russell