England - West Midlands • Private client

Harrison Clark Rickerbys

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Harrison Clark Rickerbys assists high-net-worth clients on the full range of private client matters. In addition, the group is skilled at handling a variety of complex matters where there are substantial agricultural or international assets. Spearheaded by Shirley Rabbetts; Laura Banks and Julia Stahl, the team also receives plaudits for its specialist advice in other areas such as family investment companies and inheritance tax relief in addition to its work with older and vulnerable clients. Dawn Oliver is another key figure.  Lisa Whitehouse is now at Meridian Private Client LLP.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Overall a very competent service. Everything has been done efficiently with a personal touch'.
  • 'Laura Banks has been excellent. Efficient and responsive with a friendly and approachable manner in a difficult situation'.
  • 'Extremely prompt. We always felt we were the only people they were dealing with. Never mind modern technology, here you find, old fashioned manners. Laura Banks, always takes time to listen'.
  • 'HCR has an abundance of talented solicitors with which they can draw experience and knowledge from to achieve the best outcome for their clients. Laura Banks' knowledge on the law around Wills and Probates is unparalleled, coupled with her pragmatic approach, make her one of the best'.
  • 'Very knowledgeable, up to date with the rules and regulation, precise, approachable, passionate with our individual’s need and situation. Mrs Laura Banks'.
  • 'What makes them different is their dedication to meeting client needs and expectations, in a timely efficient manner and providing clear and concise advice. They have considerable depth of knowledge and capability in the firm and you get input from highly capable specialists'.
  • 'Lissette MacDonald and Beth King-Smith - they are straight forward in their advice, willing to work with me on tax planning in a constructive and positive way and very supportive. They are prompt and efficient, knowledgeable and clear in their advice, what more could I ask for?'.
  • 'Laura Banks is the consummate private client solicitor. Charming, reassuring and creative, but her service is underpinned with exceptional technical expertise'.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Shirley Rabbetts, Laura Banks, Julia Stahl

Other key lawyers

Dawn Oliver, Lisette Macdonald, Beth King-Smith