I am a Partner and joint head of the Private Wealth department, with over 15 years’ worth of experience, over 10 of which at BPE.
I advise individuals, families, trustees and beneficiaries of trusts on estate planning and succession issues. My typical client tends to be a business owner, retired professional or entrepreneur, looking to protect wealth. I also deal with high value probate work, often as professional executor or trustee, where there are complex issues that arise.
I work closely with other departments within BPE to understand how businesses operate and the way in which business owners wish to protect their interests. I can also work alongside clients' existing tax or financial advisors where there are more complex financial affairs or complicated family structures.
I also provides private wealth advice and support to our growing contentious trusts and estates team.
Peter has been ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners, 2021.
A client of Peter's has said "I think that Pete at BPE is one of the best lawyers I've worked with".
Peter provides 'excellent client service and pragmatic advice on a timely basis' according to Legal 500, 2018.
Peter has been ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners 2021.
A client of Peter's has said "I think that Pete at BPE is one of the best lawyers I've worked with.”
Peter provides 'excellent client service and pragmatic advice on a timely basis' according to Legal 500, 2018.
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