England - South East • Private client
Birketts LLP
Birketts LLP‘s ’extremely knowledgeable’ private client advisory department demonstrates particular strength in multi-jurisdictional tax and estate planning work, and is a market leader for succession and tax planning issues for farmers and land estate owners. The department is jointly steered by Jack Royall in Norwich and Louise Long in Ipswich, while Susan Young heads up the Chelmsford office. Young is recommended for estate planning issues, trusts and will preparation, as well as advising on the administration of estates, and is well versed in working with wealthy individuals and their businesses. Described by clients as ‘absolutely amazing’, Katie Gibson-Green is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The key strengths of the team are their availability and rigour of the advice provided. This is all done whilst maintaining a very friendly attitude making them enjoyable to work with.’
- ‘The quality and timeliness of delivery has always been impressive. The ability to seamlessly introduce colleagues to manage capacity in the team makes it a very smooth experience. The individuals in the team are extremely knowledgeable and able to share their advice in a very easy to understand manner.’
- ‘This is a fantastic team. Anyone needing a firm to deal with very complicated probate issues would benefit from this firm’s expertise, especially when not residing in the UK.’
- ‘Katie Gibson-Green was absolutely amazing. She dealt with so many different issues with such efficiency, speed and compassion.’
- ‘I found Birketts to be totally professional. They acted over and above in their dealings with us.’
- ‘Katie Gibson-Green outlined all the required information and answered any questions fully and clearly.’
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Susan Young, Jack Royall, Louise Long