Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Watford, Uxbridge and surrounds
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(01582) 765111About
Provided by Taylor Walton LLP
The department;
- advises on all key aspects of Private Client work including Wills, Estate Planning (tax and succession aspects), Trusts, Powers of Attorney & Probate.
- is widely known and respected for offering a personalised, highly empathetic and technically excellent service to a diverse range of clients (including business owners, entrepreneurs, farmers & landed families), often across generations and increasingly across jurisdictions, in a cost-effective and highly efficient manner.
- prides itself on providing a bespoke service suited to the individual client, whatever their needs.
- offers clarity of communication, expectation management and responsiveness which is unrivalled in the region.
- made every possible effort to provide a full, effective and responsive service to clients during the pandemic despite the significant challenges everyone faced and has been widely praised by clients and referrers for its performance.
- is the choice for many referrers locally and further afield. In particular, being recognised as a cost-effective alternative to London firms.
- has consistently focused on the development of home grown talent, creating a team with unrivalled longevity and experience.
- offers a range of skills designed to deliver work at the appropriate level for each individual client, from paralegal through to partner.
- has seen stable organic growth over a number of years with an excellent staff retention rate.
- has again been re-accredited for Law Society WIQS.
Chambers Review
The lawyers at Taylor Walton advise private clients on estate planning and administration. They regularly assist with trust and charity setting up and related matters, as well as tax issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They show great expertise for all the work undertaken, plus a willingness to help as much as possible."
"We receive prompt, accurate advice throughout the process."
"Taylor Walton offer good coordination and consistent capability and expertise."
"They show great expertise for all the work undertaken, plus a willingness to help as much as possible."
"We receive prompt, accurate advice throughout the process."
"Taylor Walton offer good coordination and consistent capability and expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Alison Voyce advises on complex private client matters, particularly estate administration and wills.
"Alison and I have worked together to solve a number of client issues over the years and I have always found her knowledgeable and prepared to offer creative solutions that meet the clients' needs."
Alexandra Drake advises her clients on probate, wills and lasting powers of attorney.
"Alexandra is very easy to work with. She's very focused on what I need, not on standard solutions."
"Alex Drake is very good at understanding the situation and our requirements and intended outcomes, and can articulate them in a good way. She explains it very well."
Steven Hamilton is based in the Harpenden office of Taylor Walton and is a partner in the private client department. He regularly advises on high-value estate administration and is experienced in trust set-up work.
"Steve is very reassuring, calm and succinct about what needs to happen. He is great - he offers excellent turnaround times and is on top of technical matters."
Ranked Individuals at
Taylor Walton LLP
Watford, Uxbridge and surrounds
Members
Provided by Taylor Walton LLP
Alex Drake
Head of Department
Amy Osman
Hannah Borner Webster
Helena Theo
Rachel Giles
Renata Upperton
Steve Hamilton
Zoe Sivelle