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Kate Buchanan

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Kate is a senior counsel in our Private Client group. Kate specialises in probate and the administration of high-value and complex estates, particularly estates with a cross-border element. Kate advises personal representatives and heirs on their respective obligations and rights with regard to estates. Kate also advises on tax-efficient succession planning for individuals and families, particularly in the context of post-death planning.

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CV

Since 2023 Senior Counsel, Taylor Wessing
2016 - 2023 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
2013 - 2016 In-house lawyer, Family Office for a Ultra-High Net Worth Family
2011 - 2013 Associate, Taylor Wessing
2010 - 2011 Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
2008 - 2010 Trainee, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
2007 Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School
2006 Law LLB Hons, University College London

Career

Since 2023 Senior Counsel, Taylor Wessing
2016 - 2023 Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
2013 - 2016 In-house lawyer, Family Office for a Ultra-High Net Worth Family
2011 - 2013 Associate, Taylor Wessing
2010 - 2011 Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
2008 - 2010 Trainee, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Education

2007 Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School
2006 Law LLB Hons, University College London

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