“It’s important that my clients can access the right information to make informed decisions at their own pace.”

Rich Phillips

Partner

Manchester

EXPERTISE.

WILLS. PROBATE. POWERS OF ATTORNEY. INHERITANCE TAX. TRUSTS

Rich has over 23 years’ experience helping people with their personal estate planning, using his specialist skills in Wills, Trusts, Inheritance Tax, and Probate. He has worked for law firms of all sizes across the country.

For the last 10 years Rich has focussed on developing highly skilled teams of lawyers to deliver Private Client services differently. People who see value in a long-term approach to estate planning have used Rich and his teams to build strong foundations and bespoke solutions, to meet the needs of their families.

WHAT DREW YOU TOWARDS PRIVATE Client LAW?

Without exception, the people who come to me for help want to see their life’s work protected. But everyone’s life choices are unique, so the way their personal, legal, financial, and tax affairs are woven together is different every time. Building estate plans needs me to be curious and creative, which I really enjoy.

As a Private Client lawyer, I get to ask questions that cover everything from garden gnome collections to multi-jurisdictional property portfolios. No other area of law is quite like it!

WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU ABOUT YOUR WORK?

Estate planning covers a lot of ground, and the options can be quite complex, so it’s important that my clients can access the right information to make informed decisions at their own pace.

HOW DO YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR YOUR CLIENTS?

There’s plenty of myth and misinformation when it comes to Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Tax so I work hard with every client to make sure that they receive the guidance they need, when they need it. I give my clients access to my day so that they are free to schedule time to talk whenever it suits them.