Emily qualified as a solicitor in October 2019 and worked for 3 years following her qualification as a clinical negligence solicitor for an Oxfordshire based firm.
In October 2022, following a change of direction in her specialist area of practice, Emily joined the firm’s private client team in Witney bringing a wealth of transferable skills from her time in clinical negligence. She is experienced in advising vulnerable clients and those coming to terms with the loss of a love one.
Emily is known for her empathy and compassion and will always offer a helping hand to her clients.
Areas of Experience
- Wills
- Tax Planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Mental capacity issues
- Advising executors/attorneys/deputies and trustees in their duties and responsibilities
Recent Work
- Advised numerous high net worth clients with regards to Wills and inheritance tax planning
- Drafted simple and complex Wills
- Prepared Wills containing life interest trusts and other complicated divisions based on clients’ circumstances
- Advised clients on vulnerable person trusts and prepared such trusts in Wills
- Advised and prepared Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Advised clients on capacity issues in Wills, including several elderly clients where there are questions about testamentary capacity of their spouse and the implications of this
- Assisted in the administration and management of complex estates
- Acted for executors in extracting Grant of Probate
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Emily enjoys Pilates and the occasional spin class. Emily is a keen baker and crafter too.
