Independent law firm Farrer & Co has appointed Jennifer Ridgway as partner in its private client team.
The landed estates, tax, and trusts specialist joins the firm from Michelmores.
Ridgway has advised ultra high net worth individuals both in the UK and internationally. She has expertise in advising trustees on matters regarding landed estates, as well as in advising families and individuals on issues such as trust, succession, and tax planning.
Farrer & Co private client partner Sarah von Schmidt said: 'Our clients’ needs are often set against an international backdrop, meaning that our work regularly crosses borders and jurisdictions. Jennifer has cross-disciplinary technical expertise that plays to the complexity of such work, and we are thrilled to have someone of her reputation and standing in our team.'
Ridgway added: 'I am very much looking forward to joining a team that is renowned for its integrated and personal approach, successfully servicing the complex needs of all its clients. In particular, I’m excited to support Farrer & Co in expanding its international outlook and strategy, using my experience working with trustees and families both in the UK and abroad to help match the firm’s prestige in the UK and overseas.'
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