Gemma Shepherd at Michelmores Solicitors in Exeter is encouraging people to consider the risks of not having a will in place following new research revealing nearly half of UK adults aged over 30 who don’t have a will say it’s on their to-do list, with 43% saying it’s been on their to-do list for more than 12 months.
The research from The Association of Lifetime Lawyers shows that almost half (49%) of UK adults don’t have a will in place, meaning their wishes might not be carried out when they die.
The new data reveals 1 in 10 UK adults have started making a will but...
Michelmores has appointed Noel Beale as a Partner in its Commercial team within the Firm's Business group.
Noel offers expert advice to a wide variety of clients across competition and economic regulatory matters nationally and internationally. This is founded on over 25 years of experience advising on competition law and regulatory compliance and investigations, as well as merger control strategy and National Security & Investment Act clearances. He provides practical and constructive advice that assists businesses and others with negotiating the risks and complexities that...
Law firm Michelmores has appointed Iwan Williams as a Partner in its Cheltenham-based Tax, Trusts and Succession team with the Private Wealth group.
Iwan’s appointment further strengthens the Private Wealth group's expertise, bringing extensive experience of dealing with all aspects of succession and tax planning for high and ultra net worth individuals and business owning families.
Iwan works closely with landed estate owners, their trustees and professional advisers in relation to a range of taxation, trust and succession planning advice. In recent years, Iwan’s...
UK law firm Michelmores has appointed six new female Partners and six Senior Associates, bringing the female partnership level to 48% and the current proportion of female Senior Associates to 73%.
The newly appointed partners are employment and immigration lawyer Lynsey Blyth , agriculture lawyer Josie Edwards , family lawyer Sarah Green , corporate lawyer Francesca Hubbard , employment lawyer Rachael Lloyd , and commercial lawyer Chloe Vernon-Shore .
Commenting on this year's promotions, Tim Richards, Managing Partner said:
UK law firm Michelmores has appointed Cathy Bryant as a Partner in the Bristol office of its growing national Corporate Team.
Cathy, who takes on the role of Head of Corporate Tax, joins from Blake Morgan LLP and brings extensive experience in the tax aspects of complex corporate transactions. Cathy joins Senior Associate Anthony Reeves in the Corporate Tax team, building on the Firm’s strong expertise in corporate deal tax and share incentive schemes.
The appointment demonstrates the continued growth of Michelmores’ Corporate team in Bristol, which has also seen the...
UK law firm Michelmores has announced the launch of its new strategy, unveiled alongside a new visual identity to reflect its sustainable ambitions.
At the heart of the Firm’s new Destination 2030 strategy is a solutions-driven ambition to develop a more diverse, equitable, and engaged business, with a vision that delivers both profit and purpose.
With the aim of becoming the destination law firm for enterprises and individuals navigating change to find a positive future, the firm plans to build on its strengths and equip its people with the resources, tools and mindset...
A team from Michelmores has taken part in a relay to celebrate the return of their 5k Charity Run, taking place on Thursday 8 September 2022.
The annual charity run took a short hiatus during the pandemic but returns for 2022, at a new venue. In its first 20 years, the Michelmores 5k Charity Run took place in the centre of Exeter, starting at the Cathedral Green and running around the city. This year, participants will be running through the glorious parkland of Powderham Castle in Kenton.
Managing Partner, Tim Richards said: 'We're very pleased to bring back the...
Michelmores has launched its 2022 5k Charity Run with a new and exciting route. The event turns 21 this year and returns after a short hiatus.
Taking place on Thursday 8 September 2022 in the beautiful grounds of Powderham Castle, near Exeter, the event will bring people together to raise vital funds for Michelmores' charity partner, mental health charity the Charlie Waller Trust. Powderham Castle is an iconic venue surrounded by glorious Devon countryside and situated on the Exe Estuary. In 2016 it played host to BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.
UK law firm Michelmores has announced its latest round of promotions which includes four of its female Senior Associates to Partner level. The promotions bring the Firm's partnership to 72 and increase its proportion of female partners to over 40%.
Commenting on this year's promotions, Tim Richards, Managing Partner said:
"Congratulations to our new Partners for this milestone achievement in their legal careers. In 2018 we set ourselves a target for our partnership to be at least 30% female, and I am delighted to say that we are now far beyond that, at over 40%....
Michelmores has advised longstanding client Succession Wealth on its £385m sale to Aviva.
The sale to Aviva, which is subject to regulatory approval, will see Succession continue to be run by its existing management team, operating as a separately regulated firm with its existing brand. Succession has approximately 200 planners, advising on £9.5bn of assets of around 19,000 clients throughout the UK.
The Michelmores team was led by Corporate Partner Henry Taylor with support from Senior Associate Francesca Hubbard. Partner Simon Allum and Associate Anthony Reeves advised...
