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21 November 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Ellisons—Nicola Healy & Anjnee Gorecha

Private client team welcomes legal director and solicitor in Chelmsford

Ellisons has welcomed Nicola Healy and Anjnee Gorecha to its private client team in Chelmsford.

Nicola, who joins as a legal director, specialises in estate and tax planning, including wills and trusts tailored for business owners, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and estate administration with cross-border assets. She is a Chartered Tax Adviser, as well as a committee member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers (ALL) Essex and East Anglia branch, and member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Nicola said: 'I’m really excited to join Ellisons at a time of strategic expansion and look forward to helping our clients manage the complexities of estate planning and tax mitigation, especially those with business and international interests.'

Anjnee, who recently completed her training contract, will advise on wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and estate administration as part of the Private Client team.

Nicola Weldon, Partner and Head of Private Client, said: 'We are committed to providing high-quality, personalised advice to our clients, and Nicola and Anjnee’s appointments represent an important step in our growth strategy for Essex. Nicola’s depth of expertise in tax and estate planning, alongside Anjnee’s support, will enhance our service to clients with complex financial and personal circumstances.'

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