Sophie Fenn
The Wilkes PartnershipAt The Wilkes Partnership, Andrew Hasnip and Ellie Holland spearhead the department, which is lauded for its ‘excellent knowledge, and clear and timely communications’. It has a wealthy client base stretching across the West Midlands and beyond, comprised of high-net-worth individuals as well as owners of small and medium sized enterprises. Areas of focus include advising on inheritance tax, trusts and estate planning, as well as succession planning for business owners. Ann-Marie Aston leads the Court of Protection offering. Senior associate Sophie Fenn is a full member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers.
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‘Ann-Marie Aston – a depth of knowledge and experience. So professional and incredibly caring... she will always have her client's best interests at the centre of everything she does.'
'Sophie Fenn – what a wonderful caring, professional approach she has. Her knowledge of the sector is fantastic. And this is reflected in the work she does with her clients.'
'Sophie Raybould – Part of a great team. Knowledgeable and experienced. A stickler for getting it right and ensuring the client has the best service!'
‘They provide a very personal service to their clients and really get to know their clients they support. They are very efficient with getting information and coming back when a query arises.’
‘Rachael Chambers was diligent at all times and dealt with issues quickly. She explained areas of the law I was not familiar with and answered any queries I had. She was patient, understanding and empathetic and always approachable and calm.'
‘I am dealing with Andrew Hasnip and his team – Rachael Chambers is my link. Her attention to detail is excellent. Andrew is professional at all times in his duty, but approachable, and gives useful advice.'
‘Ann-Marie Aston comes with vast experience, is extremely knowledgeable and very user friendly and sensitive to the needs of elderly and vulnerable clients. If I were losing capacity or had relatives who were vulnerable I would use/recommend Ann-Marie.’
‘Ellie Holland – extremely experienced, knowledgeable and with great client care. More than capable of dealing with complex estates planning.’
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Andrew Hasnip, Ellie Holland