Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Watford, Uxbridge and surrounds
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Email address
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01727 837161About
Provided by Debenhams Ottaway
One of the largest and most experienced in Hertfordshire, the Wills, trusts and probate team is grouped into three main areas: Protecting and managing wealth now and in the future through inheritance tax, estate planning and estate administration, often involving cross-border estates; Trusts – a dedicated trusts team of specialist lawyers to help clients set up and administer trusts; and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection, including professional deputyship services and the protection of vulnerable adults.
Clients include young professionals, celebrities, entrepreneurs, business owners and wealthy young families in Hertfordshire, London and across the UK.
Chambers Review
The lawyers at Debenhams Ottaway advise private clients on wills, probates, estate administration and trust matters. The team is well regarded in the area.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a full range of qualified staff in their various teams who are able to handle all the complicated and technical cases that we have referred to them."
"The team were very responsive and provided a high level of service. I was particularly impressed by their patience in dealing with some of my very basic and no doubt annoying questions."
"The depth and breadth of the team is outstanding. Their collective expertise spans a wide range of legal areas, enabling them to provide a comprehensive and highly specialised service to clients."
"They have a full range of qualified staff in their various teams who are able to handle all the complicated and technical cases that we have referred to them."
"The team were very responsive and provided a high level of service. I was particularly impressed by their patience in dealing with some of my very basic and no doubt annoying questions."
"The depth and breadth of the team is outstanding. Their collective expertise spans a wide range of legal areas, enabling them to provide a comprehensive and highly specialised service to clients."
Notable Practitioners
Susan Glenholme advises on high-value and cross-border private client matters, including wills, LPAs, trust and estate administrations.
"There is no one I could recommend more highly nor anyone I respect more. She is a very special human being."
"Susan's leadership of the team shines through. They are a beacon of excellence and amazing client service - inspired by her. I know that my clients will be safe and looked after when Susan's involved."