Our People
Suzanne Leggott
Partner & Head of Private Wealth
Suzanne Leggott
Partner & Head of Private Wealth
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Suzanne acts for high net worth individuals in all aspects of private client work. She has a particular interest in advising family business owners and has the STEP Advanced Certificate in family business advising.
Hannah Tait
Partner
Hannah Tait
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull
Hannah is a private client specialist working with all types of individuals to provide tailored asset protection and estate planning solutions.
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Languages:
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English
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French
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German
Lesley Davis
Partner
Lesley Davis
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Lesley works closely with her clients to assist and guide in all aspects of complex estate planning and asset protection including trust and estate administration after death, Wills and Powers of Attorney.
Sarah Brack
Partner
Sarah Brack
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Sarah is a Legal 500 recommended Partner who advises clients on all aspects of their wills, estates, trusts, tax and powers of attorney.
Verity Kirby
Partner
Verity Kirby
Partner
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Verity provides families and individuals with practical, tailored advice as they plan for the future to ensure that their families, friends and loved ones are looked after.
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Languages:
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English
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German
Elaine Hart
Legal Director
Elaine Hart
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull
Elaine works with a wide range of clients to include high net worth individuals and advises on estate planning, probate matters and various trust structures. Elaine also helps clients with Powers of Attorney and Deputy’s Accounts.
Emma Carr
Legal Director
Emma Carr
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Lincoln
Emma really enjoys building long lasting relationships with her clients and spending time getting to know and understand their individual circumstances. This in turn enables her to provide advice that is tailored to the specific needs of her clients which she always endeavours to deliver in a professional but sensitive and supportive manner.
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My Recent Articles
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Autumn 2024 Budget Update for Farmers
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Lilly Toop
Legal Director
Lilly Toop
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Nottingham
Lilly Toop is an experienced Private Client solicitor specialising in Trusts, Wills, Wealth Planning and Estate Administration.
Victoria Taylor
Legal Director
Victoria Taylor
Legal Director
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Vicky helps individuals put plans in place for the future by means of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and other estate Planning.
Ben Sharp
Associate
Ben Sharp
Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Solihull
Ben works with a cohesive, dedicated team which strives to provide an understanding and professional private client service.
Kuldeep Chauhan
Associate
Kuldeep Chauhan
Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Kuldeep is known for her meticulous eye for detail, practical advice and empathetic nature.
Lauren Crowhurst
Associate
Lauren Crowhurst
Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Nottingham
Lauren helps individuals put plans in place for the future by means of Wills, Powers of Attorney, and other estate Planning.
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My Recent Articles
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Timescales for applying for the Grant of Representation
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Paul McMaster
Associate
Paul McMaster
Associate
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Paul uses his technical expertise to come up with bespoke solutions on all aspects of private client law.
Clare Hopkins
Consultant Solicitor
Clare Hopkins
Consultant Solicitor
Shakespeare Martineau Bristol
Clare is based in the Bristol office. She has 25 years’experience in private client work and has been with GL Law for 19 years. A former director of GL and Head of Wills & Inheritance, Clare now works with GL Law in a consultative capacity.
Jessica Rhodes
Solicitor
Jessica Rhodes
Solicitor
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Jessica Rhodes is a Solicitor in the Private Client Team.
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My Recent Articles
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Pets in wills
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Joanne Binks
Solicitor
Joanne Binks
Solicitor
Shakespeare Martineau Lincoln
Joanne Binks is an experienced, enthusiastic and compassionate STEP qualified Private Client Solicitor with Shakespeare Martineau.
Joshua Ganley
Solicitor
Joshua Ganley
Solicitor
Shakespeare Martineau Nottingham
Josh helps individuals plan for the future by assisting with drafting Wills, Estate planning and administration, Powers of Attorney and Trust planning and administration.
Kudret Baki
Solicitor
Kudret Baki is a Solicitor in the Private Client team in the Birmingham office.
Michael Whelan
Solicitor
Michael Whelan
Solicitor
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Michael gives his clients peace of mind by helping them put plans in place for the future by means of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Anne Tromans
Consultant
Anne Tromans
Consultant
Shakespeare Martineau Birmingham
Anne has over 30 years’ experience in protecting clients’ wealth through wills and trust structures. She will always go the extra mile to ensure they and their family’s objectives are achieved as tax efficiently as possible.
Bev Forse
Paralegal
Bev is a Paralegal supporting the Private Client team in all areas of work from lasting powers of attorney to Court of Protection and trust administration.
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My Recent Articles
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Shakespeare Martineau completes GL Law merger
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Margarita Kappanen
Paralegal
Margarita Kappanen
Paralegal
Shakespeare Martineau Bristol
Margarita is a paralegal in the private client department based in Bristol. She has over 2 years of experience in estate administration. Margarita assists with both simple and complex estates working closely with executors with the primary aim of removing the stress and hassle of their shoulders.
Nic Leeson
Private Client Executive
Nic Leeson
Private Client Executive
Shakespeare Martineau Leicester
Nicola works alongside the members of the private client team to offer a personable and empathetic service to private individuals.