Clarke Willmott has appointed experienced private client lawyer Michelle Seddon as a partner in its Taunton office, strengthening the firm’s private client offering across the South West. Michelle joins from Foot Anstey, bringing extensive expertise in advising individuals, trustees and executors on complex estate and trust matters.
Michelle’s practice spans the full range of private client work, with a particular focus on administrations of estates, death in service advice to trustees, wills, trusts, powers of attorney and declarations of trust. She is frequently instructed by both lay and professional executors and trustees, including partners of law firms and trust corporations, and has acted on behalf of firms in Australia and Canada on probate queries.
Her specialisms include advising on complex estates involving heritage exemptions, agricultural relief, antiques and international assets, as well as guiding trustees of death in service benefit schemes. ‘It’s a privilege to be working alongside such a talented group of people,’ said Michelle. ‘I’m excited to help our clients navigate the opportunities and complexities of managing private wealth with clarity, confidence and care.’
David Maddock, private capital partner at Clarke Willmott, said: ‘We’re delighted to welcome Michelle to the private client team. The wealth of her connections, along with her technical expertise, will be a huge asset as we continue to grow our offering across the South West.’
