Strategy · April 2026
Practice Area
Private Client & Wills
Wills, trusts and succession planning for families and estates.
Overview
Our private client practice helps individuals and families plan for the long term — through wills, trusts, powers of attorney and the careful structuring of estates across generations.
We bring the same rigour and discretion to a first will as we do to a complex multi-jurisdictional trust.
Our Approach
A clear path, from consultation to resolution.
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Initial Consultation
A confidential conversation to understand the matter, the people involved and the outcome you need.
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Strategy Development
A clear, written plan — scope, timeline, budget and risks — agreed before work begins.
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Resolution & Delivery
Partner-led execution with regular updates, transparent fees, and a calm hand throughout.
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Meet our private client team
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Eleanor Whitfield
Managing Partner
Co-founder of SSJurists. Trusted M&A counsel to founders and boards for over 25 years.
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Marcus Aldridge
Head of Disputes
Strategic litigator with two decades of complex commercial dispute experience.
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Priya Shah
Partner, Family
Sensitive, strategic counsel through divorce and complex family finance.
Get in Touch
Enquire about Private Client & Wills
Share a brief outline of your matter. A partner from this team will respond within one business day.
Frequently Asked
Questions clients often ask
We offer fixed-fee, capped, and hourly arrangements. After the initial consultation we provide a written scope and budget before any work begins.