Punch Robson ’ s wills , trusts and probate team dubbed “ one to watch ” in prestigious directory
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Where there ’ s a will - associate solicitors Shannon Whyatt and Jacqueline Pattinson make up Punch Robson ’ s wills , trusts and probate team led by senior associate James McMillan .
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Punch Robson ’ s wills , trusts and probate team dubbed “ one to watch ” in prestigious directory
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It ’ s the independent guide to the country ’ s best law firms , so to be mentioned in the Legal 500 is quite the accolade . But for Teesside law firm Punch Robson ’ s wills , trusts and probate team , it ’ s a fitting reward for the comprehensive service it offers .
Benchmarking law firm excellence since 1987 , the Legal 500 is a recognised and respected “ one-stop-shop ” of the country ’ s leading law operators .
And anyone clicking on the Legal 500 website ’ s “ personal tax , trusts and probate ” section will find Punch Robson highlighted as one of only two “ firms to watch ” – a real feather in the cap for a department that deals with everything from will writing , obtaining grants of probate and tax planning to Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection work .
Heading the department that has so impressed the Legal 500 review process is senior associate James McMillan , who joined the Teesside firm in June 2023 , having built up an impressive 10-year track record with other major North-East law firms .
Associate solicitors Shannon Whyatt and Jacqueline Pattinson make up the team , whose ethos mirrors the company ’ s as a whole – bringing the highest standards of legal services to the families and businesses of Teesside , but always with compassion and an understanding of what can often be a stressful time in a client ’ s life .
James said of his team ’ s Legal 500 listing : “ I ’ m absolutely thrilled – I feel it ’ s well deserved and a real tribute to the team ’ s hard work .
“ It ’ s a positive reinforcement for the firm as a whole of all the areas we deal with . All our departments deliver a firstclass level of service and recognising the importance of family runs through the heart of what we do – it ’ s one of our core principles .
“ We ’ re doing comparable work to firms in big cities and I think this recognises that .”
Punch Robson has , in various guises , looked after the legal matters of the people of Teesside since 1877 . With offices in Middlesbrough and Ingleby Barwick , along with the wills , trusts and probate team it covers the whole range of private and business legal services , including commercial , litigation , family and residential conveyancing .
It ’ s a long-standing , well-respected firm , with a deep-rooted history in , and understanding of , Teesside and its people .
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