Specialist Legal Advice for Professionals

We understand that professionals often face unique challenges when planning for themselves and their families. Whether you are a solicitor, doctor, financial adviser or business owner, specialist legal advice can help protect your loved ones and ensure your affairs are structured in the way you intend.

Recognised as a Band 3 ranked firm for Private Wealth Law in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 and shortlisted for Boutique Firm of the Year (Legal) at the STEP Private Client Awards 2026, we advise clients across Cheshire, Greater Manchester and throughout England, as well as expatriates and internationally mobile families. Our solicitors regularly advise professionals from both regulated and non-regulated sectors, including partners in law firms, medical professionals, financial advisers, entrepreneurs and business owners. Many of our clients come to us through recommendations from existing clients and professional advisers, reflecting the trust placed in our expertise and personal approach.

Our private wealth team is led by Paul Clark TEP, a member of the Law Society Private Client and Estates Committee. He is joined by Natasha Yelland, who is recognised as an Associate to Watch in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026, and Melissa Howman, who was shortlisted for Probate Lawyer of the Year at the Probate Industry Awards 2026. Spall Clark were shortlisted for an award at the Twilight Awards 2026 for Melissa’s work with East Cheshire Hospice.

Our Approach

We understand the importance of confidentiality and provide a discreet, personalised service tailored to your individual circumstances.

You will be allocated your own solicitor who will take the time to understand your objectives and provide clear, practical advice in plain English. Wherever possible, that solicitor will continue to act for you throughout your relationship with the firm, ensuring continuity and a deeper understanding of your personal and family circumstances.

We appreciate the demands of professional life and offer flexible appointments at our office, your home, online via Microsoft Teams or at another convenient location.

How We Can Help

We take the time to understand your wider circumstances and work alongside your accountant, financial adviser and other professional advisers to ensure that your legal arrangements support your overall financial and personal objectives.

We regularly advise on:

Our integrated approach can be particularly valuable for professionals who own businesses, hold partnership interests or have significant investments.

We also understand the regulatory requirements affecting many professions. For example, there may be restrictions on who can be appointed as an attorney to manage a professional practice, making specialist advice essential when preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Professionals We Advise

Solicitors and Barristers

As specialist private client solicitors, we have been trusted by many members of the legal profession to advise on their own personal legal affairs. Our clients have included solicitors, barristers, partners of law firms and retired legal professionals. We understand the importance of confidentiality and practical advice when acting for fellow professionals.

Doctors, Consultants and Other Medical Professionals

We regularly advise doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. We understand the unique financial and professional considerations that often arise within the medical profession and work closely with specialist financial advisers where appropriate.

Financial Advisers and Wealth Professionals

We frequently work alongside financial advisers and wealth managers and understand the regulatory environment in which they operate. We are also trusted by many advisers to act on their own personal legal matters.

Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

We advise entrepreneurs and business owners on estate planning, succession planning and wealth preservation.

Authors, Artists and Creative Professionals

Creative professionals often hold valuable intellectual property rights which should be carefully considered as part of an estate plan. We can advise on how literary, artistic and intellectual property rights can be protected and passed on to future generations.

Teachers and Education Professionals

We advise teachers, school leaders, lecturers and retired education professionals on wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning.

Specialist Services for Professionals

Wills for Professionals

We prepare bespoke wills designed to protect your family, preserve your wealth and reflect the specific circumstances of your profession, business interests and personal assets.

Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection

For regulated professionals, powers of attorney can require particularly careful drafting due to restrictions on who may manage professional practices.

Our Court of Protection work is supported by Simon Heapy, a highly regarded specialist who has previously been recognised by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

Inheritance Tax Planning

Successful careers often result in significant wealth accumulation and potential Inheritance Tax exposure. We provide practical advice to help minimise tax liabilities and maximise the wealth passed to future generations.

Probate and Estate Administration

We assist families with all aspects of probate and estate administration, providing sensitive and practical support during difficult times.

Trusts

Trusts can provide flexibility, asset protection and tax advantages in the right circumstances. We advise both individuals and professional trustees on the creation and administration of trusts.

Contact Us

If you are a professional, business owner or adviser seeking specialist legal advice, our experienced private client team would be pleased to help.

We offer a no-obligation initial meeting and can meet at our office, online via Microsoft Teams or at another location convenient to you.

To arrange an appointment, please contact our team.

We look forward to working with you

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