Assisting clients with the full range of estate and trust administration work, Field Seymour Parkes LLP is noted for its work across international, corporate and agricultural estates, high-value family trusts and inheritance tax issues. Rob Crowther helms the team with particular expertise in providing asset protection and tax planning advice, while Sue Vandersteen leverages her commercial law background to advise corporate clients on taxes, trusts, estates and partnerships. Lifetime planning expert Ben Oliver, who is a member of both the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CTA), bolsters the practice. Olly Davidson is another name to note.

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  • ‘A fantastic regional firm which punches well above its weight. Its offering is led by some seriously impressive partners who work hard, think strategically, and achieve excellent results.’

  • ‘Ben Oliver is a thoughtful lawyer with a fantastic grasp of the law and a superb understanding of what clients want.'

  • 'Rob Crowther is an old-school charmer with the legal skills and experience to deal with the most difficult cases and challenging circumstances.’
  • ‘They have a very wide range of experience and are very good with both the complex estate and the simple one.’

  • ‘The team has always been on top of their game, up to date and readily available for any questions or advice. They are also very personable and willing to go the extra mile.'

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rob Crowther

Other key lawyers

Sue Vandersteen, Ben Oliver, Olly Davidson