Wills, trusts & probate solicitors
Ian Newcombe »
Partner and Practice Group Leader
Practice Group: Wills, trusts & probate
Call: 01753 279059
Email: ian.newcombe@bpcollins.co.uk
Ian joined B P Collins in April 2009, having previously been administrative/managing partner and head of wills, trusts & probate at a prominent Dorset firm.
With over 20 years experience, Ian specialises in will drafting, probate and the administration of estates, trust administration and tax planning, particularly for clients with larger estates.
Ian attended Reading University and subsequently the College of Law in Guildford before moving to Bournemouth in 1984 to train with Harold G Walker. He qualified as a solicitor in 1986 and became a partner at the firm in 1989.
Whilst Ian admits that his days of playing rugby and football are now behind him, he is still a follower of rugby, and in recent years has been a keen squash and badminton player. He enjoys skiing holidays, a good curry and relaxing with a glass of red wine.
David Wilkinson »
Consultant
Practice Group: Wills, trusts & probate
Call: 01753 279059
Email: david.wilkinson@bpcollins.co.uk
David joined B P Collins in 1982, having previously worked in the City. David specialises in estate planning, wills and associated trusts for private individuals, often in relation to substantial estates and is a trustee of substantial UK and offshore estates.
In the capacity of Notary Public, he regularly visits local companies, large and small, providing notarial service. David is also fluent in French.
David is well respected and consistently ranked as a 'leading individual' in the Thames Valley, by Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession, and is also independently recommended for his personal tax, trusts and probate expertise by clients within the Legal 500 Guide. Peers acknowledge that B P Collins is a top firm for private client work.
In May 2009, David stepped down as partner and group leader of the private client practice but remains at the firm as a consultant for the group and continues his role as a trustee executor and attorney for a number of clients and family trusts. David also aims to expand the notary public practice which he started in 1985.
back to topJane Northway »
Senior Associate
Jane qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and joined B P Collins in May 2008 from a large regional law firm. She specialises in inheritance tax planning for high net worth individuals and has experience in dealing with trusts and cross border issues. Jane is a member of the charities team and advises on governance issues. Outside of the office, Jane likes travel and reading.
Sara Rendell »
Senior Associate
Sara graduated from London University in 1992 with a degree in German. She qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and worked in Reading for three years before joining B P Collins in July 2002.
Sara has considerable experience in advising clients in the fields of tax and estate planning as well as in administering estates. She is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and the Law Society Probate Section.
Away from the office Sara's interests include horse riding and travel.
William Chalk »
Associate
William graduated from the University of Kent with an LLB (Hons). William qualified in 1999 and joined Hewitsons Solicitors before starting at B P Collins in 2005. He is a member of the Probate Section of the Law Society and a student member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. William specialises in estate planning, wills and trusts.
Camilla James »
Associate
Camilla graduated from St Andrews University with an MA (Hons) in History of Art in 1994. She worked in publishing for eight years as an editor for companies in Edinburgh and London before studying at the College of Law, London. She joined B P Collins in December 2007 upon qualification, having trained at Ambrose Appelbe in Lincoln's Inn. Camilla specialises in wills and estate planning and elderly client matters and is a student member of Solicitors for the Elderly.
Christine Moore »
Associate
Christine qualified as a solicitor in 1990 and spent four years commissioned in the Army Legal Services. Since 1997, she has worked in a number of local firms including Kidd Rapinet, before moving to B P Collins in September 2007. Christine has experience in advising clients in tax and estate planning and estate administration. She is currently a student member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and her outside interests include sport and reading.
Cristine Benn »
Trust Administrator
Cristine Benn joined B P Collins in February 2002, having previously had a financial services background with Abbey National Plc and Commercial Banking with Allied Irish Bank. Cristine runs the trust administration section of the private client practice group and deals with the compliance and day to day issues that arise in connection with the many Trusts B P Collins monitor and advise upon. Cristine's interests include Italian culture and language, golf and swimming. Cris is also a mentor for Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Students in relation to trust administration.
William Scott
Probate Manager
William joined B P Collins in July 1995, having previously worked for Hambros Bank, Radcliffe & Co. and Blaser Mills. He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
