Law firm Simpson Millar has recently announced the appointment of Jonathan Maskew as its new National Head of Wills, Trusts, Probate and Court of Protection. He will be based out of the firm's London office.
Jonathan joins Simpson Millar after 3 years at Nottingham-based April King Legal where he oversaw the strategic direction of the business, forming part of the senior management team.
With particular expertise in contested wills matters, inheritance disputes, probate and lasting power of attorney, Jonathan is also skilled in operations and commercial relationships - working with lawyers, barristers and legal businesses; and helping to devise strategies and business plans that complement the rapidly changing legal services landscape.
On his decision to join the firm, Jonathan said: 'Simpson Millar positions itself as the ‘Open Lawyers’, and that was an extremely exciting proposition for me given the nature of the services that we provide within the Wills, Trusts, Probate and COP teams – all of which deal with sensitive and highly personal matters on behalf of clients. My vision for the team is to continue to build on efforts to date to demystify the legal process, and that means delivering jargon free advice, with transparency regarding fees.'
Sarah Ryan, who heads up the firm’s Private Practice Area division, said: 'Jonathan’s experience will undoubtedly benefit the Wills, Trusts, Probate and COP teams, as well as the wider Private Client Services division. He is a true champion for change within the legal services arena. His primary role therefore is to positively challenge the way in which we deliver our services on an ongoing basis in order to ensure that we are always operating in a way that best meets the evolving needs of our clients. We are delighted to be welcoming him to the team.'
