Claire Read
Partner, Head of Private Client Department
Profile
I care about my clients and focus on finding the solutions that are right for them. I consistently deliver a friendly and personal approach, breaking down complex tax areas into understandable language.
I specialise in trusts, administration of estates, and tax planning for the elderly, vulnerable, and disabled. I was drawn to probate because it allowed me to make a meaningful difference during some of life’s hardest moments. Helping someone through the loss of a loved one and easing their burden is both challenging and deeply rewarding.
Over time, my role has expanded significantly to encompass complex tax and trust advice. There is immense satisfaction in knowing that my tax planning can save clients and their families substantial amounts of money.
I am Head of the Private Client Department, a Partner, and a TEP (Trusts and Estate Practitioner – STEP), as well as Vice Chair of the Essex Branch of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). Over the years, I’ve earned recognition as a Leading Individual in my field, including induction into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame.
Qualifications, Associations & Memberships
- Qualified as a Solicitor in 2000
- LLB (hons)
- LPC Dip (legal practice diploma)
- MA in Medical Ethics and Law
- Deputy Chair of the Essex branch of STEP - what is STEP?
- Solicitors for the Elderly
- Essex Community Foundation trustee
- Honorary solicitor for Mid Essex Hospital Charitable Trust
