England - South East • Private client
Herrington Carmichael LLP
The team of ‘dynamic and great communicators’ at Herrington Carmichael LLP’s Camberley hub, which was bolstered by the acquisition of Bonnetts Solicitors Limited in March 2022, is well versed in high-value probate matters. Collaborating with the real estate and corporate and commercial teams, the practice increasingly advises on inheritance tax matters and is active in assisting high-net-worth individuals with trusts and estates planning work. Practice head Charlotte Woods has significant experience in dealing with trusts, wills, estate administrations including insolvent estates, and LPAs. Graeme Black focuses on estate administration and Court of Protection work, while Minnaar Badenhorst advises on all areas of private client law from will drafting to powers of attorney and working with the elderly.
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Testimonials
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'Herrington Carmichael offers a wealth of knowledge and experience through each of their team members individually but also as a collective. Their service is exceptional and they have always been able to provide fantastic outcomes. I've always felt hugely confident and comfortable with any interactions they've had with my clients. When concerning matters such as wills, LPAs and trusts, I have found no better service out there. What they do is by far better than any other practice.’
‘I have always felt confident working with them from their delivery and service standards. I've never had a query or client outcome that has not been satisfactorily dealt with by any of the individuals whom I've had the pleasure of being in contact with. Charlotte Woods has such a great way with clients and a fantastic way of being able to easily identify and understand their needs. Graeme Black has such a wealth of knowledge and can offer this in such a way that client's find it easy to understand.’
‘The team has a wide range of knowledge which means that you know an answer will always be looked at from a 360 degree perspective. The size of the team means there is also a variety of clients they are dealing with and ultimately help us with.’
‘They are all dynamic and great communicators. No chasing has to be done and they are on the front foot for all matters.’
‘HC strikes me as being a safe pair of hands and this is something to value in a trusted adviser.’
‘Charlotte Woods and Minnaar Badenhorst are knowledgeable and turn work around promptly.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Charlotte Woods