Shakespeare Martineau LLP

The ‘knowledgeable and professional team’ at Shakespeare Martineau LLP is ’very easy to deal with’, under the excellent leadership of Hannah Tait and Verity Kirby. Its key areas of focus include providing wealth, tax and succession planning advice to families, landed estates, entrepreneurs and business owners. The group also helps elderly clients, and receives a steady flow of instructions on personal injury trusts. Lesley Davis continues to play a pivotal role in the department, and works closely with many private banks and large accountancy practices. Julia Rosenbloom, who joined the practice in August 2023, is a chartered tax adviser as well as a trusts and estates practitioner.

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‘Practical and easily explained advice. Quality advice. Julia Rosenbloom is very experienced and knowledgeable. She has always delivered practical, compliant solutions in a timely manner.’
‘Knowledgeable and professional team who are very easy to deal with. Hannah Tait was very easy to deal with and clearly had a deep understanding of the areas where we required guidance.’
‘Excellent customer service with a compassionate approach. Highly proficient in trust matters. Caring, professional manner wanting what's best for the client.’
‘Hannah Tait, Lesley Davis and Verity Kirby are standout partners who lead a great team with exceptional qualities and empathy especially Victoria Taylor and others.'
‘I have first-hand knowledge of the national work that Lesley Davis does and how well regarded she is by all who go to her for advice. Her client care skills and calm professional manner are all highly praiseworthy. She is simply a delight to work with when solving whatever issues are under discussion.'
‘They know the full details of very specific tax issues pertaining to investment property. Julia Rosenbloom is one of the finest minds in this sector.’
'Shakespeare Martineau LLP's private client department is first class. It provides London levels of skill and competence, without the London charge-out rates. It is adept in handling both onshore and offshore work.'
'The team are very helpful, and put you at ease.'