Offering an ‘exceptional and responsive personal service’, the team at Brachers is highly regarded for advising on will and estate planning, administration and trusts, particularly in the agricultural and charity sectors and often on a cross-jurisdictional basis. The firm’s private wealth offering acts for family businesses and high-net-worth individuals on business succession issues, FICs, and wealth planning. The practice, based in Maidstone, is led by the ’highly professional’ Christopher Eriksson-Lee, who also leads the Brachers Trust Corporation and acts as professional appointee on a number of cases. The ‘exceptionally good’ Sarah Mannooch was recently promoted to partner.
Testimonials
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‘Exceptional and responsive personal service. High level of knowledge which ensures that all avenues are explored and then options explained clearly and in detail. Exactly the service that I wanted and needed.’
‘Sarah Mannooch was exceptionally good at explaining the legal and inheritance tax pitfalls that I needed to bear in mind, in order to achieve the best outcome taking into account my personal circumstances and plans for the future. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sarah to anyone needing will and inheritance planning advice. ’
‘Deborah Cain has overseen the growth of a specialist team of litigators at Brachers dedicated to contested trusts and probate work which really is first class in terms of their expertise in this niche area and their commitment to getting the very best results for clients.’
‘Deborah Cain is exceptional with a well deserved reputation for her expertise and fighting hard for her clients.’
‘Friendly, warm, professional & personal service from the Private Client Team. Highly professional. Detailed understanding of relevant law. ’
‘Christopher Eriksson-Lee - listens carefully to client needs, empathetic, warm, friendly and efficient. Highly professional. First class understanding of relevant law.'
'Justine Sloover - hard-working, efficient, diligent, good attention to detail; excellent understanding of relevant law. Angela Jarvis -professional, responsive, efficient.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christopher Eriksson-Lee