Specialist legal advice for professionals
We have extensive experience in helping professionals with personal legal matters. Our solicitors Paul Clark and Natasha Yelland advise on matters such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and trusts. We help individual and families from all professional backgrounds including regulated and non-regulated professionals. We have advised may solicitors including partners of leading law firms. We are based in Congleton and mainly act for clients in Cheshire and Greater Manchester but we have acted for clients from many parts of England and some of our clients are based abroad.
Our approach
The professional world is often a small one and we understand that confidentiality is key. We offer a confidential, discrete and personalised service. If you prefer to meet away from our office, we can meet you at your home, online or any other location to suit you.
We understand that relationships are very important and you will be allocated your own solicitor who will work with you to guide you through the legal process. Where possible, they will also act for you whenever you instruct Spall Clark Solicitors.
We offer a pragmatic, plain speaking approach and deliver our advice in plain English. Our approach is to keep matters as simple as possible while ensuring that your wishes are met and all risks have been taken into account.
How we can help
We can help with personal legal matters such as Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. We offer an integrated approach between ourselves and other professions (such as accountants and financial advisors) which is particularly beneficial when advising professionals who are owners and managers of their own businesses.
As successful professionals who have established their own successful business, we understand the need to consider regulatory matters when delivering legal advice. Certain professionals such as the legal and medical profession are regulated which means that extra care must be taken when preparing certain legal documents such as Lasting Powers of Attorney as regulations mean there are restrictions on who can be appointed as attorney for example they may need to hold a specific qualification.
Professions we help
We are able to help all professionals and we have highlighted some of the professions where we have particular expertise.
Authors, artists and creatives
Complex matters such as copyright and intellectual property play an important part when providing advice and must be understood to provide the correct advice. Paul Clark has experience of advising local artists and authors about Wills and how to pass on rights relating to their works.
Doctors and medical professionals
We act for a large number of doctors and nurses. We work closely with financial advisors who specialise in providing financial advice to medical professionals and their families.
Financial advisors
We often work alongside financial advisors when advising clients and we have a deep understanding of professional requirements. We have acted for financial advisors who own and run their own business and we are well placed to provide advice about personal matters such as wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
IT, programmers and tech entrepreneurs
We have many clients from the tech industry, from individuals to successful business owners. We advise on personal legal matters such as protecting digital assets including cryptocurrency as well as Wills.
Solicitors and barristers
As solicitors, we naturally have a deep understanding of the legal profession. As specialist private client solicitors, we have been trusted by other lawyers to act for them. Our clients have included solicitors, barristers and partners of successful law firms.
Teachers
We act for numerous teachers, both retired and still working. We work with other professionals such as financial advisors who specialise in providing financial advice to teachers and we offer an integrated approach to providing legal advice.
Personal legal services for professionals
Court of Protection and Powers of Attorneys
Simon Heapy is one of the country’s leading Court of Protection solicitors and we can assist with all types of applications on behalf of individuals, trustees and professional attorneys and deputies.
Powers of attorney for regulated professionals are more complicated due to the restrictions on who can be appointed as attorney to run their business.
Inheritance Tax planning
Professionals often lead busy lives, particularly as they head towards the zenith of their careers and Inheritance Tax is something that can unexpectedly creep up. We can help manage Inheritance Tax and put in place places to maximise the inheritance for your family.
Probate for professionals
We have experience of dealing with probate for professionals of all types including medical professionals and accountants.
Trusts
We have experience of advising on trusts for individuals and professional trustees.
Wills for professionals
We offer will writing service for professionals such as doctors and solicitors. We also offer a bespoke service for professionals who own their own business.
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