After studying at Bournemouth University and Bristol Law School, I secured a training contract at a traditional southwest regional firm. During my training contract I was awarded the Cook’s and Hatchard’s Law Prize from the Devon and Somerset Law Society in 2016. This prize is awarded to a trainee who demonstrates merit throughout their training.
During my first few years of qualification I also undertook my STEP local diploma in the Administration of Estates.
After a move to a large regional law firm, I gained further experience in more complex work and dipped my toes into trust work.
I was drawn to the Michelmores’ Private Wealth team as they are seen as experts in their field in advising high net worth clients with complex estates. I was lucky enough to be offered an associate position within the team in early 2020.
During my time at Michelmores I have cultivated my experience with a focus on domestic trusts, lifetime planning and an element of international client. I have also undertaken an Advanced Certificate with STEP in UK Tax for International Clients.
I thrive on developing longstanding relationships with my clients and for me to be a first point of contact if they have any problems or queries.
Assisting a farming family with inheritance tax planning on land with a potential planning element.
Advising entrepreneurial clients on lifetime trusts in light of a private equity injection into their business.
Preparing bespoke trust documents to correct historical problems which were not picked up at the time of a divorce.
Assisting trustees and beneficiaries in regard to historical family trusts. This can extend to general trust administration advice to assisting with complex tax issues such as inheritance tax, capital gains tax, income tax and SDLT.
Advising US/UK clients on their cross-border estate planning issues surrounding.
