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Goodman Derrick—Kai Jones

20 April 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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London law firm welcomes senior private client associate

Goodman Derrick LLP has recently announced that Kai Jones has joined the private client team as a senior associate.

Kai (pictured) who joined from Peacock and Co Solicitors has a broad range of private client experience which includes wills and estate planning, probate and the administration of estates, the formation of family trusts and other trust issues, lasting powers of attorney and court of protection matters.

Kai specialises in advising HNW clients based in London and beyond. Clients often have international assets and typically range from couples in their early thirties with young children to those who are succession planning.

Speaking of her appointment, Kai said: 'Goodman Derrick has a leading reputation in the field of private client due to its impressive client base which includes many long-established multigeneration families with complex assets based in the UK and internationally. I am delighted to have joined the team.'

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