J&P's Private Client team promoted to Tier 2 in the UK Legal 500.

The Private Client team at Judge & Priestley is proud to announce that it has been promoted from Tier 3 to Tier 2, in only its second year of being listed in the prestigious Legal 500 directory of leading UK law firms.

Led by Partner David Chandra, the team also includes Partners Brian Tan an Peter Taylor and Senior Associate Nimalee Bastian-Carter. They are supported 3 other qualified solicitors , trainee solicitors, paralegals and administrative staff.   

Based on independent research among  their clients, the team was designated as a leading firm for Wills, Trusts and Probate in the South East region.  Client testimonials published by the Legal 500 researchers are shown below.

‘Great contact and explanation of processes. Prompt response to letters and emails. Set clear time lines and maintained contact if there was any changes. ’

‘Extremely knowledgeable. Managed expectations from the start. Kept me updated of progress very frequently. I felt my interests were well looked after. Very complex probate administration with very many angles to it, from property valuations and transfers to sale of shares and dealing with inheritance tax liability.’

‘A highly reputable and cohesive team with individuals who are technical experts in their fields and very sensitive to clients’ needs.’

‘The firm gives excellent advice with the expertise to serve a broad spectrum of clients. I refer my more complex cases to them knowing that they will provide the best outcome for the clients. An excellent firm all round.’

‘In my experience the coordination of the whole team at Judge & Priestley is remarkable. The team has experience in cross-border matters and it understands the complexity of such matters. ’

‘David Chandra is a great communicator and very personable. ’

‘Brian Tan is highly skilled in resolving challenging legal issues in high value and complex estates.’

‘Brian Tan is a truly remarkable individual. I have a never met a solicitor as knowledgeable and dynamic as he is. Always explaining everything in simple-to-understand terms. I felt he was looking after my interests and that I was in safe hands. I wholeheartedly recommend him.’

The overall team is accredited with the Law Society Wills and Inheritance Quality scheme (WIQS), David, Brian and Nimalee are accredited members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Peter and Nimalee are accredited with the Solicitors For The Elerly (SFE) organisation.

To meet the team click here. To find out more about our Wills, Trust and Probate services click here.

For more information please contact David Finnis: dfinnis@judge-priestley.co.uk.