Shrewsbury-based Lynda Richards and Chester-based Clive Pointon co-head the department at Aaron & Partners LLP. Richards, who is a full member of STEP, advises individuals and trustees on all aspects of their tax, trust, estate and succession planning. She has particular expertise in advising business owners, landowners and high-net-worth individuals on a wide range of matters and also advises on the creation and administration of charities.
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- 'Very efficient and effective team. Prompt and deliver results'.
- 'Lynda Richards has been excellent. Lynda has considerable knowledge of inheritance law and also its relationship with regards to American tax implications. We found Lynda to be very punctual in her responses, pro-active and precise. She was very approachable and easy to contact'.
- 'Lynda Richards has been proactive and efficient'.
- 'Lynda Richards - Personal service, took time to understand our particular situation and circumstances and guide us through the minefield of Trusts and Wills, letter of wishes etc'.
- 'Lynda Richards is clearly able to show a depth of knowledge over the breadth of the specialism area. She has given us appropriate guidance, and has demonstrated a thorough methodology'.
- 'I have dealt with Lynda Richards. I have found her and her team to be exemplary in their engagement and response with clients'.
- 'Lynda responded quickly to my needs, understood these immediately, listened to me, explained her actions, and took care in answering my queries. Her communication is excellent. Her work ethic is truly outstanding'.
- 'Lynda Richards has dealt with the complex legal side of the difficult family business challenge that I was faced with. She has professionally advised and prepared the many legal documents required. Meanwhile her kind thoughtful advice has prevented a potentially expensive, hurtful family disaster'.
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Clive Pointon, Lynda Richards