Praised by clients for having ‘a deep understanding of law’, Boodle Hatfield LLP specialises in advice on landed estates, arts and luxury assets, and the structuring of international wealth. Natasha Hassall heads the firm’s Oxford offering and is well versed in estate planning, advising on onshore and offshore trusts, tax planning and wills. Eleanor Sepanski is adept at international tax with a special focus on matters with ties to the US, and offers niche expertise in advising ultra-high-net worth clients and not-for-profits on the tax aspects of art collections.

Field Seymour Parkes LLP is geared to handle the full spectrum of estate and trust administration work, with noteworthy experience in matters with international, corporate, or agricultural aspects. Focus areas of work include tax and estate planning, as well as advice on tax aspects of corporate transactions and lasting powers of attorneys. Rob Crowther leads the practice and is a name to note for asset protection advice and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, while Ben Oliver specialises in lifetime tax planning, including advice on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and income tax. Olly Davidson covers the full spectrum of estate administration, including a focus on estates involving non-UK residents.

Freeths LLP‘s stellar client roster includes ultra-high net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, including members of the aristocracy and business owners. The team is particularly well regarded for advice on landed estates and expertise at the intersection of corporate and private client work, including topics such as business succession planning. The practice is jointly steered by ‘tremendous lawyer’ Louise Lewis, whose specialisms include working with vulnerable clients, and Lisa Mark-Bell, a key contact for estate and trust planning with a dual qualification as solicitor and chartered tax advisor. Charlotte Digby is an expert in estate administration with a focus on matters with cross-border and business elements.

Blake Morgan LLP operates comfortably across the full spectrum of estate planning and administration work, and offers clients dedicated teams for trust administration and Court of Protection matters. Practice head James Greig is well known for his wealth of experience acting as trustee for family trusts, while also frequently advising on tax and succession planning. Kathryn Woodward is a key contact for elderly clients, and, alongside Stephen Evans, is an expert in inheritance tax advice. Mary Mulhern retired in December 2024.

Blandy & Blandy LLP‘s ‘friendly and highly competent‘ team demonstrates proficiency across the full spectrum of estate administration, with a noteworthy focus on capacity-related issues and a track record in Court of Protection matters. The latter frequently fall under the remit of Jonathan Gater, who is also well known for his wealth of experience in trust and estate administration; he leads the practice alongside Caroline Casagranda, whose busy workload includes the preparation of wills, estate and inheritance tax planning, as well as lasting powers of attorney. Elizabeth Short is recommended for her experience working with vulnerable people.

Gardner Leader LLP is experienced in negotiations with the HMRC as part of the firm’s expert tax planning advice, and excels in focus areas such as establishing and administering family trusts, which frequently include agricultural estates. Penny Wright has led the practice since March 2025, with her varied portfolio extending to advice on charities and estates with international elements. Experienced in working with vulnerable clients, Hannah Wallbridge supports clients with their wills, lasting powers of attorney and is well versed in asset protection work. Niamh Minihane is recommended for advising elderly clients, handling will drafting and related inheritance tax planning work as well as estate administration issues.

Frequently sought out by private family trusts, owner managers of businesses and senior executives, Irwin Mitchell‘s team works seamlessly with experts from the corporate and commercial departments to provide clients with a comprehensive offering which also includes a focus on cross-border estates. Sarah Phillips chairs the group and specialises in intergenerational wealth planning, while Sarah Paton‘s broad portfolio includes niche expertise in advising lottery winners on estate planning. New arrivals include Rebecca Ratcliffe, who joined in February 2024 and bolsters the team’s strength in tax planning and asset protection.

SE-Solicitors’ varied portfolio encompasses inheritance tax and estate planning, as well as advice on wills and inheritance tax and focuses on client groups such as farmers and land owners, which frequently instruct the team for advice on succession planning. Lucy Gordon steers the practice and remains a port of call for the firm’s agricultural clients, with her areas of expertise extending to the full range of estate administration work, which is also a focus area of David Endicott. Tom McInerney also contributes to the practice.

Boyes Turner frequently acts for high-net-worth business owners and professionals, with the team leveraging expertise from departments such as the corporate, commercial, and employment groups. The team specialises in will preparation including tax advice and estate administration, led by Paul Lowery, who is experienced in wills with foreign elements.

Broadfield Law UK LLP is well versed in supporting vulnerable clients, with the team offering noteworthy capabilities in estate planning, while also operating across the intersection of private wealth topics and corporate issues when advising business owners on topics such as succession planning. Praised by clients for providing an ‘exceptionally tailored service’, Sheilagh Magee heads the team, demonstrating proficiency in multijurisdictional estate administration and lasting powers of attorney matters.

RWK Goodman‘s team stands out for its expertise in offshore tax planning, and is also adept at trust administration and Court of Protection matters. Practice head Tom Gilman is a key port of call for estate planning and advice on trust structures, including charitable trusts, while Chris Wilson specialises in tax planning.

Harrison Clark Rickerbys' focus areas include advice on lifetime gift planning, family investment companies, as well as niche expertise advising on trusts in advance of the sale of land for development as part of the firm’s expertise in tax planning. Emma McCarthy is a key team member in Reading, covering wills, lasting powers of attorney, as well as estate planning and administration work.