Senior Partner & Head of Private Client
Chris Daynes
Chris is the firm’s Senior Partner and oversees the Private Client team.
Private Client
Kate White
Trainee Solicitor
Kate White is a Trainee Solicitor in our Contentious Probate team, specialising in Trust and Estate disputes. Kate also has experience in drafting Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney. She supports clients through will disputes and estate administration conflicts, providing clear, practical guidance during emotionally challenging situations.
Kate is known for her approachable manner and her ability to explain complex legal issues in a way clients can easily understand. She takes time to understand each client’s circumstances, ensuring they feel listened to and supported while navigating sensitive situations with clarity and confidence.
By building strong and trusting relationships, she helps clients feel reassured throughout contentious and personal legal matters, balancing empathy with professionalism.
Kate’s focus is on making estate planning and disputes less daunting, turning legal complexity into clear, actionable advice tailored to each client’s circumstances.
Accreditations
Prior to joining Streathers Daynes Smith, Kate graduated from the University of Bristol and went on to the City Law School to complete her Graduate LLB and Legal Practice Course. Highlights of her career include managing complex estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and resolving complex probate disputes.
Experience
Kate brings three years of experience with the firm. Highlights of her career include:
- Providing succession and estate planning advice to high-net-worth individuals, including individuals with assets in multiple jurisdictions.
- Advising families with succession planning strategies to protect assets for future generations.
- Acting for clients bringing or defending estate disputes, including contentious probate and inheritance claims, advising on prospects, evidential strength, and litigation strategy to achieve proportionate and effective resolutions.
Beyond the Law…
Outside of work, Kate enjoys watching Arsenal, going to art galleries and reading.
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Kate’s specialisms
Will Disputes
01Supporting clients in claims relating to the validity and interpretation of Wills, including challenges based on capacity, undue influence, and execution issues.
Wills
02Assisting clients in identifying suitable structures for their Wills, advising on key decisions and incorporating effective estate and inheritance tax planning throughout the process.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
03Helping clients select appropriate primary and replacement attorneys, advising on when their powers should take effect, and guiding decisions about who should be appointed to make end–of-life decisions.
Estate administration disputes
04Supporting beneficiaries, executors, and personal representatives in conflicts arising during the administration of estates.
Early-stage advice
05Helping clients understand their position, available options, and potential outcomes before disputes escalate.
Executor Removal Claims
06Your team
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Gabriel Grant
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Consultant
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Solicitor
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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
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.
