Hemingways Solicitors Limited`s Sheffield-based charity team is led by the “extraordinary” Laurence Gavin, who joined the firm in 2020 through Irwin Mitchell. Her workload includes advising charities and not-for-profit organizations on a range of contentious and non-contentious issues of considerable complexity and value, including: the creation of new charities; Mergers; reputation management; regulatory work; Funding and grant issues and grant control issues. The expertise of the entire firm offers clients a complete service. “Antony Ball is a great facilitator and employee. Always calm, constructive and solution-oriented. I refer customers to Antony. It is always a pleasure to work with him, because if he is on the other side, you can be sure that he will make reasonable progress in a timely and respectful manner. “The team is experienced, commercially intelligent and legally savvy. They have to be one of the best teams in this part of Yorkshire. “Wide range of services offered to private clients. A more important practice, but not to the point of not offering a personal approach. The Ridley & Hall team is led by Thomas Grice of the Huddersfield office and Lynsey Bashforth of the Pontefract office. He covers the full spectrum of retail clients` work, but his specialization is advising on estate administration and contentious estate issues related to missing persons and financial abuse of seniors. She has experience in dealing with transnational complexities in her work.
“Graysons` personal tax, trust and estate team is one of the best in the region. Having passed on our wills and probate matters to them for several years, they have always done 110% to ensure that our clients receive personalized and professional service. “My main point of contact is Ian McCombie. I think he has very sound legal judgment and commercial notions. I think he gives clients the assurance that he fully understands their cases and that he can develop a smart strategy to bring the case to a successful conclusion. “Charlotte Dyson impressed me a lot. She is passionate about her clients, goes the extra mile, has excellent knowledge and judgment. A future star of the world of the Court of Protection. “I am a long-time client of Bell & Buxton LLP and have always been impressed by the clear advice lawyers have given over the years. The advice has always been given without too much fuss and pomp. “What I love about Ward Hadaway is his simple advice and approach. They are not a “stuffy” company and work with customers to build relationships and understand their business.
They have a good knowledge of the industry, even without our industry. “Lyn Ayrton is strong, extremely competent, pragmatic and dedicated to the interests of her clients. She strives to achieve a negotiation outcome while being a person you want on your team if this is not achievable. She`s a player at a truly national level. “Victoria Motley offers a personalized and consistent service that considers all aspects of the client`s situation and reflects on the potential challenges that may arise in the processing of clients` estates and wills. Clarke Willmott LLP handles complex tax planning, cross-border estates and offshore trusts, as well as court protection matters for high net worth clients. Paul Davies, Team Leader for Private Assets, is known for his experience in tax reduction and lifetime estate planning, while Managing Partner Anthony Fairweather covers work in Protection Court, Senior Care Law and Estates Tax Planning. Rebecca Clarke, Senior Partner, is a key point of contact for complex estate administration. Nicola Walker retired in December 2021. “I have known Andrew Evans for many years and he has a very personal approach to clients that is well received.
This, added to his knowledge and experience, means that in most cases, clients have received very good advice and services. “A great company; Very friendly, helpful and responsive to guests and very well organized. Christopher Burns leads the family team based in Leeds at Lupton Fawcett. An important part of the workload is advising high-profile clients in complex, high-value financial disputes arising from relationship breakdown, divorce or cohabitation. In such cases, the team is well equipped to advise clients on tax, security, fiduciary, business and retirement planning matters. The team also works on children`s affairs, including advising and representing local authorities in public child rights proceedings. The team also advises on children`s issues under private law. Andrew Smith, York`s team leader and “learned mentor” to clients, is an outstanding member of the team. “Elizabeth Webb is a good lawyer who understands retail law and is effective at getting the job done quickly.” “We have been able to advise on complex legal issues and delegate representation in the most complex cases.” “Laura Short deals with very sensitive subjects with great sympathy.