Edwin Coe grows Private Client team
Edwin Coe has announced that Matthew Barnett has joined as a Partner in the Private Client team. This follows the appointment of Anna Ridley as an Associate in September. Matthew advises predominantly onshore high net worth individuals and trustees on estate and succession planning, will, trusts, probates and the administration of trusts and estates. He joins Edwin Coe from Harbottle & Lewis and had previously worked alongside our Head of Private Client Alison Broadberry, at Speechly Bircham (now Charles Russell Speechlys).
Anna joined the Private Client team from Withers LLP and advises UK and international individuals, families and trustees on a wide range of matters including wills, trusts, tax, estate and succession planning and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Alison Broadberry commented, “I am delighted to welcome Matthew and Anna who are both excellent additions to our thriving team. They bring a wealth of experience, which will be invaluable in ensuring that we continue to deliver the very best service to our clients. We are all very excited to be working with them and continuing to grow our market leading practice.”

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