The team at Irwin Mitchell is ‘uniquely placed to provide the highest level of expertise and service due to its depth of knowledge and experience’. With offices in Southampton and Chichester, the practice is led by Naomi Neville, who regularly handles complex tax matters and estate planning issues for high-net-worth individuals. Laura Colville has experience advising farming families on succession planning mandates. Nicola Hawkins is a further standout member of the team, who is noted for being ’particularly gifted in dealing with elderly and vulnerable clients’.
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Testimonials
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- 'Irwin Mitchell's personal tax, trusts and probate team in Hampshire is uniquely placed to provide the highest level of expertise and service due to their depth of knowledge and experience.'
- 'They have a combination of outstanding client service and excellent technical expertise.'
- 'The team is a delight to work with. They are professional, empathetic, and responsive.'
- 'Naomi Neville is very knowledgeable and has the ability to explain complex issues in simple terms.'
- 'Emily Wentworth has always provided a great service and is very responsive. She is gracious in answering queries and keeps clients well informed as matters progress.'
- 'Nicola Hawkins is an associate who is particularly gifted in dealing with elderly and vulnerable clients. She takes her time to make sure her clients understand and are comfortable.'
- 'Naomi Neville's knowledge is incredibly strong across a wide range of areas. This means that she knows the answer to some incredibly complex questions but can also understand different options across family investment companies and charities.'
- 'Laura Colville provides an excellent service to clients. She has the necessary level of technical expertise.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Naomi Neville