Private Client

More than just a case number. We’ll get to know you and your needs.

Our private clients trust us with a wide range of legal needs, from wills and disputes to estate planning and overseas assets. We combine the expertise you’d expect from a leading City practice with the personal attention of a close-knit team. The result is a relationship that grows with you, adapting as your circumstances change.

A joined-up legal approach. Across every aspect of your life.

Whatever brings you to our practice, we’ll listen first, taking the time to understand the nuances before offering clear, expert advice that reflects your intentions.

Because we work across a broad range of legal disciplines, we can support you as your needs change. You’ll have a dedicated solicitor who knows your circumstances and can bring the right expertise together – so you never have to start from scratch.

The specialist services we provide

Whether administering an estate, setting up a trust or navigating an inheritance dispute, we’ll tailor our advice to provide reassurance now and certainty for the long term.

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How we can help

Contentious Probate and Trusts Litigation

Combining specialist expertise with extensive litigation experience, our solicitors advise on will, probate and trust disputes, including international estates, professional negligence and specialist claims.

Probate and Estate Administration

From probate applications and inheritance tax to overseas assets, property transfers and complex estates, our specialist solicitors provide clear, compassionate guidance from start to finish.

Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning

Protecting your wealth and wishes starts with a well-structured will. Our specialists cover everything from gifts and provisions for children to trusts, inheritance tax, overseas assets and future changes.

Estate Disputes

Our private client solicitors advise on wills and estate planning, from protecting family wealth and providing for children to trusts, inheritance tax, overseas assets and changing circumstances.

Private Client

Meet the experts

Senior Partner & Head of Private Client

Chris Daynes

Chris is the firm’s Senior Partner and oversees the Private Client team.

Partner & Head of Private Wealth Disputes

Gabriel Grant

Gabriel is a Partner and head of the Private Wealth Disputes department at Streathers Daynes Smith.

Consultant

Felix Appelbe

Felix Appelbe is a Consultant with Streathers, bringing more than five decades of legal experience to clients across a remarkably broad range of matters.

Paralegal

Lucy Bekheit

Lucy is a Paralegal within our Property and Private Client teams, specialising in residential conveyancing, probate, and estate planning.

Solicitor

Roger Boustred

Roger Boustred is a solicitor in our private client team, specialising in Wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and trust work.

Solicitor

Charlotte Cossey

Charlotte Cossey is a Solicitor in our Private Client team, specialising in estate administration, wills, trusts, estate planning, and contentious private client matters.

Senior Associate

Blair Gould

Blair is a highly experienced Private Client Senior Associate with over 20 years' experience advising individuals and families on wills, probate, estate planning, trusts and elderly client matters.

Associate

Michael Hepburn

Michael is an Associate in our Private Client team, specialising in wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts and estate planning.

Paralegal

Jessica Jakhu Milton

Jess is a paralegal in our private client team, specialising in wills, probate, and property disposals arising from estate administration.

Paralegal

Giaan Lange

Giaan Lange is a paralegal in our Islington Private Client team, specialising in probate and estate administration, including complex and multi-jurisdictional matters, as well as providing support in estate and trust disputes.

Associate

Max Loble

Max is an Associate working across our Property and Private Client teams, with extensive experience in both areas.

Senior Associate

Elizabeth Manchester

Elizabeth is a Senior Associate in our Private Client team, specialising in probate and Court of Protection work.

Senior Paralegal

Emilija Mikutyte

Emilija Mikutyte is a dedicated paralegal in the Highgate Private Client team at Streathers Daynes Smith, specialising in probate matters with over six years of experience navigating various legal challenges.

Trainee Solicitor

Himani Pandya

Himani Pandya is a Trainee Solicitor in our Private Client team.

Senior Associate

Jacalyn Rosenfeld

Jacalyn Rosenfeld is a Senior Probate solicitor in our Private Client team, specialising in estate administration and complex probate matters

Solicitor

Claire Splawn

Claire is a Solicitor in our Private Client team, specialising in Probate, Cross Border Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts.

Paralegal

Lily Virtue

Lily is a paralegal in our Private Client team, specialising in wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Probate.

Trainee Solicitor

Kate White

Kate White is a Trainee Solicitor in our Contentious Probate team, specialising in Trust and Estate disputes.

Trainee Solicitor

Hannah Whiterow

Hannah is a second year Trainee Solicitor. As part of her Training Contract, she has completed seats in Private Client and Family Law, and will go onto sit in Litigation and Commercial Property.

Solicitor

Arran Wilkinson

Arran Wilkinson is a solicitor in our Contentious Probate team, specialising in Trust and Estates Disputes.

The expertise you need. From people who understand.

Have a real conversation with us about your needs and how we can help – whether it’s support with property, your business or personal matters.

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Why choose Streathers Daynes Smith?

Leading City expertise, close-knit responsiveness

We deliver the sophisticated legal capabilities of major city firms, but with the personal touch of a local practice.

Deeply connected to our community

We’ve been on the city’s high streets, supporting community endeavours, for over 15 years. Our local knowledge is priceless for property matters.

Resolution-focused, not conflict-driven

We prefer finding smart, efficient solutions over prolonged disputes. We like to resolve matters swiftly and sensitively, not escalate them unnecessarily.