Niamh is a Partner at Gardner Leader in the Inheritance Protection Team. Niamh has many years of experience as a Private Client Solicitor. She specialises in Will drafting and related Inheritance Tax planning, Probate and Administration of estates, Court of Protection matters, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Attorney and capacity issues. Niamh’s niche strengths are working with the elderly and providing them with the specialist advice that they require. She has an empathetic manner whereby she is able to offer excellent advice in a simple and clear way. Niamh is very conscious that not everybody is able to understand and comprehend ‘legal jargon’ and ensures that all of her clients understand her advice. Niamh is particularly interested in capacity issues.
England - South East • Private client
Gardner Leader LLP
Gardner Leader LLP is well-known for its capacity to handle complex wills, tax, and estate administration work. Advising high-net-worth individuals on tax planning strategies to minimise potential inheritance tax, and administering significant family trusts are the core specialisms of the team. Jolyon Barton continues to head the inheritance protection team, which is also well-known for its work with vulnerable clients. Penny Wright is a key name for such matters, and focuses her practice on tax planning, wills, incapacity issues and trusts. Elsewhere, Niamh Minihane's strength lies in will drafting and associated issues, especially on matters that involve elderly clients.
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‘Well-rounded regional practice able to cover all aspects of private client work in a professional and efficient manner.’
‘This team are very professional and knowledgeable, but balance this with humanity. They are extremely kind and empathetic in dealing with vulnerable clients in the appropriate way for each circumstance. They key capabilities are their ability to equally deal with complex and technical, but also simple and straight forward, adapting their style to suit each circumstance.’
‘Penny Wright and Marie Verney particularly stand out. Both have superb technical knowledge and a strong ability to adapt their styles with patience and compassion to the client in question. Both are extremely good with vulnerable clients and circumstances, moving at a pace to suit the client and the circumstance.'
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Jolyon Barton